Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Eugene R. Smyth

Eugene R. Smyth

Jan 2, 2018

Eugene Robert (Gene) Smyth Beloved husband of Marianne (nee Glaser); dearest father of Susan (late Richard Einhorn, late Lawrence Gempka), Pamela (Tom) Sekulski, Cathleen (Bernard) McMahon, the late Diane Smyth, Gene (Lily) Smyth and Laura (Alan) Bakotic. Dear grandfather of Richard (Misty) Einhorn, Matthew (Nicki) Einhorn, Lisa (Ryan) Behounek, Thomas (Misty) Sekulski, Brian (Natasha) McMahon, Erin (Brandon) Theobald, Michael Eugene...

Anthony "Tony" Manestar,  Sr.

Anthony "Tony" Manestar, Sr.

Jan 1, 2018

Anthony "Tony" Manestar, Sr., 83, of Orland Park, formerly South Holland, January 1, 2018. Survived by his loving family: Sons: Anthony "Tony" (Sandi) Manestar of St. John, IN; Bruce (Robin) Manestar of St. John, IN; grandchildren: Brad, Tracey, Ryan Manestar, Amber (Bryan) Rettig, Anthony (Jasmin) Rodriguez, great-grandchildren: Zoie, Emma, Ronin; siblings: John (Florence) Manestar, Maryann (Pete) Sartori, Rose (John) Rachford....

Mr. Joseph L. Greenwalt

Mr. Joseph L. Greenwalt

Jan 1, 2018

Joseph L. Greenwalt, age 92, a resident of Homer Glen, IL. passed away on January 1, 2018. A memorial service will be held at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St., Lockport, IL 60441 on Monday, January 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM. Interment private.

David M. Gevaudan

David M. Gevaudan

Dec 31, 2017

DAVID M. GEVAUDAN Age 64 of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. David is survived by his loving family, wife, Sheri Gevaudan (Brown), daughters, Natalie Gevaudan, Elise Gevaudan, sister-in-law, Barbara Gevaudan, brothers-in-law, Steven Brown, Charles (Kathy) Brown, nieces and nephews, Fawn (Mike) Mollenkof, Brandon Gevaudan, Clare Brown, Steven Brown...

Joanna A. Laucke

Joanna A. Laucke

Dec 31, 2017

Joanna Angelique Laucke 31, of Tinley Park, passed away December 31, 2017 at Hinsdale Hospital. Joanna was born in Berwyn, IL to Alan F. and the late Kathleen L. Laucke. Loving sister of Brett (Jennifer) Laucke, Robert (Christine) Hopkins, Helene Laucke, and Maria (Thomas) Teare; loved aunt of numerous nieces and nephews; dear cousin of many. In lieu of flowers...

Helen C. Roesel

Helen C. Roesel

Dec 28, 2017

Helen Roesel (Gambacorta) 86, of New Lenox, born in Waukegan, passed on Thursday, December 28, 2017. Loving wife of the late Gerald Roesel; beloved mother of Jay (Donna) Roesel, Dean Roesel and Denis (Sheri) Roesel; dearest sister of Rose (John) Gossen; fond grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 1 and aunt of numerus nieces and nephews. Helen was a member...

Edward James Staehlin,  Sr.

Edward James Staehlin, Sr.

Dec 28, 2017

Edward J. Staehlin, Sr. A resident of Wanatah, IN formerly of Park Forest, IL, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at age 73. Husband of Patty Staehlin; former husband of Diane; Beloved father of Edward (Beth) Staehlin, Jr., Donna (Jeremy) Bell, Angie (Brian) Stark and Caily Hilliar; step-father of Scott (Karen) Proper and Brian (Mariana) Proper; Beloved brother of...

Russell Steven Stewart

Russell Steven Stewart

Dec 27, 2017

Russell Steven Stewart Age 49, of Mundelein formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2017. Loving son of Mary (Arthur A.) Wagner and the late Donald Reed Stewart; beloved brother of Ardis Stewart and Audrey (Mark) Luecke; dearest step brother of Arthur C. (Kim) Wagner; cherished uncle of Cole, Amelia, and Melinda Luecke; fond step uncle of Carl...

Debra "Debbie" Sikorski

Debra "Debbie" Sikorski

Dec 26, 2017

Debra "Debbie" M. Sikorski Age 58, a resident of Evergreen Park, IL. passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. Beloved wife of Steve Sikorski; devoted mother of Katie (Jimmy) Greco, Chris, Hailee, and Brooke Sikorski; cherished grandmother of DJ and Amber Rose Greco; loving sister of Donna Bilo, Laura Schaffrath, Rob (Sue) Schaffrath, and Patty Schaffrath; fond daughter-in- law...

Mr. Joseph A. Bella

Mr. Joseph A. Bella

Dec 25, 2017

Joseph A. Bella Sr. Age 80, a resident of Frankfort, IL formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017. Beloved husband of Nancy Bella (Calderone); loving father of Joseph Jr. (Joanne) Bella, Julie (Dan) Gustafson, Jeffrey Bella, and Jill Bella; cherished grandfather of Jake, Scot, Matt, and Marc; dear brother of Frank II (Maureen) Bella and Mary...

Terry "Lane O" Lane

Terry "Lane O" Lane

Dec 24, 2017

TERRY "Lane O" LANE Age 53, of Lemont, passed away Sunday, December 24th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Terry is survived by his loving family, wife, Patty Lane (Haupt), siblings, Jimmy (Penny) Lane, Pam (Paul) Weik, Steve (Mary) Lane and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Terry was preceded in death by his parents,...

Blanchard E. Childress,  Jr.

Blanchard E. Childress, Jr.

Dec 23, 2017

BLANCHARD E. CHILDRESS, Jr. Age 76, of Peotone, passed away Saturday, December 23rd, 2017 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Services at this time are pending and will be private.

Robert J Landry

Robert J Landry

Dec 22, 2017

Robert J. Landry 78, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, December 22, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Robert was born in Evergreen Park to the late Elizabeth (nee Watts) Landry. Loving husband of Julie (nee Wilson); cherished father of Richard Landry, and Kathleen (Kerry) May; loving Papa of Kaitlin May, Jacob May, Emma Landry, and Aydan Collins....

Sharon A. Loller

Sharon A. Loller

Dec 21, 2017

SHARON A. LOLLER Age 48, of Joliet, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday, December 21st, 2017. Sharon is survived by her loving family, husband, Pastor James Loller, children, Matthew Loller, Andrew Loller, parents, Michael & Deanna Forrest (Pickett), siblings, Eric (Rebecca) Forrest, Cynthia (Paul) Willette, Melanie Forrest, nieces and nephews, Nathan, Trevor, Elaine, Madelyn, Julia, Alex,...

Donald C. Myers

Donald C. Myers

Dec 21, 2017

Donald C. Myers, age 86 of Frankfort formerly of Sauk Village, Tinley Park and Kellart Lake in Cissna Park. Loving husband of 65 years to Vivian Myers (Vanderberg); beloved father of Steven (Cheryl) Myers and Susan (Martin) Olsen ; dearest brother of Diana (late Robert) Gullstrom, Donna (late Lyle) Kramer, late Eugene Myers and late Rowena Myers; cherished grandfather of...

James L O'Donnell

James L O'Donnell

Dec 20, 2017

James L. O'Donnell, 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2017. Loving husband of Anabelle O'Donnell; beloved father of Sharon O'Donnell, of Homewood; Kathleen (Steve) Magurany, of Flossmoor; James O'Donnell of Tinley Park; cherished grandfather of Kellie and Megan Magurany. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean war. He worked as an electrician and was...

Beverly A. Meadows

Beverly A. Meadows

Dec 20, 2017

Beverly Ann Meadows (nee Wozniak) 70, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Beverly was born in Goodman, Wisconsin to Ed and Stella (nee Tatar) Wozniak. Beloved wife of William D. Meadows; loving mother of Lisa (Steve) Crubaugh, Mike (Maggie) Meadows, and Gina (Jeff) Erickson; cherished grandmother...

David A. Schumpp

David A. Schumpp

Dec 20, 2017

David A. Schumpp Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Loving husband of 55 years to Virginia Schumpp (Pflum); beloved brother of Robert (Joyce) Schumpp and uncle to many nieces and nephews. David was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea, he worked for Illinois Bell/Ameritech for 40 years, he was an Adjunct Professor...

Mr. Harold "Harry" Ideus

Mr. Harold "Harry" Ideus

Dec 19, 2017

Harold "Harry" L. Ideus Age 82, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Patricia Ideus (Kemple); loving father of Laura Ideus and Paul Ideus; and dear step-father of Ron (Nancy) Duda, Ken (Gloria) Duda, Tim (Caris) Duda, and Sue (Lt. Colonel Donald) Chapman; devoted grandfather of Joe, Matt,...

Nick S. Faso

Nick S. Faso

Dec 19, 2017

Nick S. Faso, age 87 of Manteno formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2017. Loving husband of Mary Ann Faso (Morgan); beloved father of Marietta Faso, Cyd (Bob) Petrolli, Anne (Bob) Anderson, Paula (Bob) Schnosenberg and Nick (Lisa) Faso, Jr.; dearest brother of Marie (Marvin) Applegate; cherished grandfather of 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Nick...