Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Francis C. Edelen

Francis C. Edelen

March 21, 2018

FRANCIS C. EDELEN Age 21, of Manhattan, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, March 21th, 2018 in Champaign County. Francis is survived by his loving family, legal guardians, Debbie (Tim) Kratovil, biological parents, Michael Edelen and Kimberly Wood, grandparents, John & Amy Wood, Frank Edelen, Marilyn Edelen, siblings, Michael (Shay) Edelen, Danielle (Timothy) Guel, Stephen Wood, Kirby Edelen, Jacob Kratovil, William Hults,...

Stephen Araujo

Stephen Araujo

March 20, 2018

Stephen Edward Araujo Age 27, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Stephen was the awesomest son of Stacie (Kamien) & David Woods, beloved Dada to Rylan Blaze, happy-go-lucky brother to Sammy (Miguel) Rojas, David Andrew, and Mikey. Funniest uncle of Andrew, Bella, MJ, and Jaylanie. Stephen is also survived by his father David, fond grandson of the late...

Garnet S. Sekula

Garnet S. Sekula

March 19, 2018

Garnet S. Sekula (Rutz) Age 85, of Matteson, formerly of Blue Island, IL, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Ernest R. Sekula; loving mother of Pat (Chris) Sekula, Michael (Amy) Sekula, and Sandra (Thomas) Murphy; cherished grandmother of Adam Sekula, Patrick Sekula, Matthew Murphy, and Amanda Murphy; dear sister of Doris (Norman) Arnell and...

Nora V. Johnson

Nora V. Johnson

March 19, 2018

NORA V. JOHNSON (BONK) Age 102, of Monee, passed away on Monday, March 19th, 2018 at her home in Monee. Nora is survived by her loving family, daughter, Noreen (Ralph) Soto, grandson, David (Jackie) Soto, great grandchildren, Ralphie (Ingrid) Soto, Ciara Soto, great great grandson Austin Soto and numerous nieces and nephews. Nora was preceded in death by her parents,...

Anne M. Butkus

Anne M. Butkus

March 16, 2018

ANNE M. BUTKUS (McCUE) Age 78, of New Lenox, passed away, Friday, March 16th, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Anne is survived by her loving family, sons, David (Margaret) Butkus, Jr., Michael (Patricia) Butkus, John (Cheryl) Butkus, Thomas Butkus, nine grandchildren, five great grandchildren, siblings, Dorothy (James) Callahan, Ruth (George) Skuturna, Colleen Lacey and Kathleen...

Elaine Frances Malito

Elaine Frances Malito

March 16, 2018

Elaine Frances Malito nee Gilmore, 92 of Tinley Park, formerly Matteson passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2018. She is survived by her loving family, children: Susan (Robert) Janecek, Robert (Barbara) Malito, Michael (Linda) Malito, Diane (David) Winkler, ten grandchildren, and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter J. Malito in 2011, after 67...

Daniel W. Wilson

Daniel W. Wilson

March 16, 2018

DANIEL W. WILSON Age 58, of New Lenox, passed away, Friday, March 16th, 2018 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Daniel is survived by his loving family, wife, Rhonda Wilson (DeForest), sons, Adam Wilson, Alex Wilson, siblings, Cheryl Wilson, Janine Wilson, William (Diane) Wilson, Joyce (Ray) Mustion, Tim Wilson, grandson, Cohen James Wilson and several nieces and nephews. Daniel...

Leona M. Freitag

Leona M. Freitag

March 14, 2018

Leona Freitag age 97, of Olympia Fields formerly of Hazel Crest and Glenwood, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018; Beloved wife of late Charles Fletcher and late Ralph Freitag; Loving mother of Chuck (Janice) Fletcher; beloved step mother of William (Gayle) Freitag and Beth Maduray, dearest grandmother of Scott Fletcher and Julie (T.R.) Bell, Matthew (Karen) Maduray, Trisha (Scott)...

Leif S. Skrodal

Leif S. Skrodal

March 13, 2018

Leif Sigurd Skrodal, 94, of Mokena formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Loving husband of Gudrun (Malmer); beloved father of Arne (Sue) Skrodal, Robert (Marisa) Skrodal and Linda (James) Bluhm; cherished grandfather of Danielle, Erika, Ian, Emma, Haakon, Hanna and Jack; dearest great grandfather of Claire and Emily; dear brother of the late Einar Skrodal, JoRgen...

Alice A. Cramer

Alice A. Cramer

March 12, 2018

Alice A. Cramer Resident of Orland Park, formerly of Lockport, passed away on March 12, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Cramer; loving mother of Tracy Pierce, James (Krys) Pierce, and the late Scott (Diane) Pierce; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Matthew, Ashley, and James Pierce; dear sister of Mike Cahill and Kim (Lynn) Cahill. She was preceded in...

Milton George

Milton George

March 12, 2018

MILTON GEORGE Age 89 of Mokena, IL, passed away at Silver Cross Hospital on March 12, 2018. Born December 19, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois and preceded in death by his parents, Beatrice and Michael George, first wife Nancy Louise (nee Pfeiffer), and daughter Judith. Milton attended Northern Illinois State Teacher's College for his B.S. in education, Northern Illinois University, Dekalb...

Frank Burke

Frank Burke

March 9, 2018

Frank Burke, 87, of Mokena, formerly of Dolton and Park Forest, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018. Loving husband of Dr. Mary Burke (Hull); beloved father of Anita (James) Mason, Catherine Burke and Brendan Burke; dearest brother of Late Teresa (late Denis) Beeforth, Mary (Bill) Ryan, Nancy (Tom) Henry, late Veronica Mattera, Bernadette (late Desmond) Lynch, late Joseph (late...

Richard A. Anderson

Richard A. Anderson

March 8, 2018

Richard A. Anderson, age 66, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Loving husband of Margot Anderson (Kordewick); beloved father of Amy (Tim) Grigoletti; cherished grandfather of Ani and Noah Grigoletti; dearest son of the late George and Violet (Aschbrenner) Anderson. No Funeral Services. Memorial donations in Richard's name to The American...

James T. Hunt

James T. Hunt

March 7, 2018

James T. Hunt, 71, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Loving husband of Sharon Hunt (Kilburg); beloved father of Kristie (Steve) McKinney and James B. (Erin) Hunt; dearest brother of Dean (Cristel) Hunt, Richie (Stephanie) Hunt, Kathy (Tim) Taylor, late Chuck Hunt and the late Cecil Hunt; cherished grandfather of Mike, Thomas, Justin and Katie McKinney and...

Dawn Carol Sanchez - Mclaughlin

Dawn Carol Sanchez - Mclaughlin

March 4, 2018

Dawn Carol Sanchez McLaughlin, 47, passed away on Sunday, March 4th at her home in Frankfort, Illinois. She was born on December 21st, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois to Victor Sanchez and Lenore Nealy. Dawn was preceded in death by her little brother, Adam Sanchez. After completing her undergrad in nursing at Prairie State University, Dawn became a Registered Nurse, where...

Mrs. Catherine B. Coffelt

Mrs. Catherine B. Coffelt

March 2, 2018

Catherine B. Coffelt Age 77, passed away on March 2, 2018. Beloved wife of Bobby W. Coffelt; loving mother of Mary Coffelt, Robert Coffelt, Michael Coffelt, and Debby (Andy) Hippleheuser; cherished grandmother of Cristofer (Gig) Hippleheuser, the late Adam Hippleheuser, late Nicholas Hippleheuser, Ryan Coffelt, and Brandon Coffelt; and cherished great-grandmother of Shane an d Nathan Hippleheuser; dear sister of...

Barbara L. Coleman

Barbara L. Coleman

March 2, 2018

Barbara L. Coleman (nee Thompson) 78, of Elkhorn, WI formerly of Galena, IL passed away on Friday, March 3, 2018, surrounded by her family at her daughter's home in New Lenox. Barb was born in Elgin, IL to the late Edward and Virginia (nee Richards) Thompson. Loving mother of Randolph Plote, Beth Paulsen, Pamela Plote, and Debra Brooks; cherished grandmother...

Susan L. Clark

Susan L. Clark

February 27, 2018

Susan Linn Clark, 49, of New Lenox, IL passed Tuesday February 27, 2018 at her home surrounded by family. She was born January 19,1969 in Blue Island, IL, the beloved daughter of David and Jackie Heitman. Susan graduated from Lockport Township High School with the class of 1987. On March 27, 2004 she was united in marriage to Timothy Clark...

Dorothy M. Bialek

Dorothy M. Bialek

February 25, 2018

DOROTHY M. BIALEK (BLANDA) Age 82, of Mokena, passed away, Sunday, February 25th, 2018 at her home in Mokena. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Barbara Bialek, David (Sue) Bialek, sister, Pat Montes, sisters-in-laws, Lydia Blanda, Gerry Blanda and numerous nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Sally Blanda (Dziencielewski), husband, Joseph...

Mr. James Amos Petty

Mr. James Amos Petty

February 22, 2018

James Amos Petty Age 85, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018. Beloved husband of Ima Lee Petty (Stooksbury); loving father of Lisa Petty, Cindy Slick; and Sherry Linsner; dear brother of Barbara Miller and Sarah Yard. Cremation rites entrusted to Goodale Memorial Chapel, Lockport, IL. Info www.goodalememorialchapel.com or 815-838-1533.