Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. Karl T. Blank

Mr. Karl T. Blank

Jul 14, 2017

Karl T. Blank Age 97, a resident of Lockport, born and raised in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Annamae (Wantrobski); loving father of Karl III (late Gilda) Blank and Carol (Scott) Szybilski; cherished grandfather of David Szybilski, Susan Blank, Robert Szybilski, and Michael Szybilski; also survived by numerous nieces and...

Michael R. Bement,  Sr.

Michael R. Bement, Sr.

Jul 14, 2017

MICHAEL R. BEMENT, SR. Michael Richard Bement Sr., "Mickey", passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Joliet Area Hospice House surrounded by family. Mickey was 75 years old. His family will miss him deeply. Mickey was born August 25, 1941 in Chicago Heights. He was married to Sue Ann (nee DeLuca) for 52 years. Mickey was educated in Chicago...

Wilma C. Schuricht

Wilma C. Schuricht

Jul 13, 2017

Wilma C. Schuricht, age 93, of Tinley Park, formerly of Crown Point, IN and Matteson, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Loving wife of the late Edwin Schuricht; beloved mother of John (late Kathy) Schuricht and Jean Bentley; dearest grandmother of John Schuricht, Jr. and great grandmother of 2. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Crown...

Curt Goldsmith

Curt Goldsmith

Jul 12, 2017

Curt Goldsmith Sheldon Curtis Goldsmith, 63 of New Lenox, formerly of Harvey, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Fountain, MI. Curt was born in Blue Island to the late Sheldon and Joyce (nee Sells) Goldsmith. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Carlson); loving father of Stacy (Edward) Ludwig and Robbie Goldsmith; cherished grandfather (GAKA) of Brooklynn and...

Edward F. Russell

Edward F. Russell

Jul 9, 2017

Edward F. Russell 72, of New Lenox formerly of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Loving husband of Linda Fitzpatrick-Russell (Thompson) ; beloved stepfather of Timothy Fitzpatrick and Shannon (Dave) Lykowski; dearest son of the late Francis and Katherine (Devlin) Russell; fond brother of J. Kevin (Robin) Russell, Maureen Russell and Patricia (late Pete) Neff; cherished grandfather of...

Lee R. Rincker

Lee R. Rincker

Jul 5, 2017

Lee Roy Rincker, age 71, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Frankfort, IL 0n July 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years, Joanne L. (Watson) Rincker, his daughter, Rebecca & (husband) Thomas Davidsmeier of Saint Charles, IL, and his son, Brian & (wife) Meg Rincker of Frankfort, IL. He is...

James N. Weber

James N. Weber

Jul 5, 2017

JAMES N. WEBER Age 88, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. James is survived by his loving family, children, J. Grant (Mary Alice) Weber, Vicki Marchant, Linda (Leonard) Chigi, siblings, Ann Ellen Langford, Patricia Parsley, Dorothy Weber, grandchildren, Keith (Anna) Marchant, Michelle (Thomas) Chibucos, Robin (James) Fitch, Daniel (Shannon) Chigi, Nicole...

Robert G. Novy

Robert G. Novy

Jul 4, 2017

Robert G. Novy Born June 28, 1948 went home to be with Jesus on July 4, 2017. He grew up in Westchester, IL. Retired Captain of the LaGrange Fire Department. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Joiner) for 40 years. Loving stepfather to Deb, Ray, Sally, and Sue, whom he called his own. Grandfather to Adam (Barb), Amy (Tracy), Andrew (Aimee),...

David A. Kasper

David A. Kasper

Jul 2, 2017

David A. Kasper 62, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. David was born in Bridgeport to the late Kenneth and Vivian (nee Lavan) Kasper. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Morow); loving father of Danielle (fiancé Daniel Genis) and Desirae (fiancé Ryan Jessen); cherished son of Ida Kasper; dear brother of Linda (Richard)...

Paul D. Hawksworth Jr.

Paul D. Hawksworth Jr.

Jul 2, 2017

PAUL D. HAWKSWORTH, JR Age 83, of Mokena, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Paul is survived by his loving family, children, David (Susan) Hawksworth, Suzette Diaz, Michael (Kelly) Hawksworth, Jim (Brenda) Hawksworth; grandchildren, Michelle Hawksworth, Megan Hawksworth, Isabel Diaz, Carly Hawksworth, Abby Hawksworth, Marissa Diaz, Jimmy Hawksworth, Paul Hawksworth IV, sister,...

Mr. Robert Marquez

Mr. Robert Marquez

Jul 1, 2017

Robert Marquez Age 90, lifelong resident of Lockport, IL., passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center of Joliet. Robert was born on August 30, 1926 to the late Pedro and Cora Marquez (Giddens). Robert is survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Dolores Marquez. He was preceded in death by his siblings, late Kenneth...

Joseph Anthony Stack

Joseph Anthony Stack

Jul 1, 2017

Joseph Anthony Stack Age 91, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, was born into eternity on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Treasured husband of Sylvia Stack (Welenc) for 70 years; loving father of Daniel (Kim) Stack, Susan Newman, Diane (Donald) Daum, Robert (Ranee) Stack, Barbara Ferry and Lawrence (Lynn) Stack. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and...

Travis L. Hogan

Travis L. Hogan

Jun 30, 2017

Travis Louis Hogan Age 34, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. Beloved husband of Anna Hansen; loving son of Jim and Vickie Hogan (Laffin); cherished brother of Cassie (Adam) Eskew, Buck Hogan, and Alicia Klotzke; treasured grandson of Joanne and Warren "Sony" Laffin; also survived by his beloved pets Lola and Lucy; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Theodore "Ted" A. Harris

Theodore "Ted" A. Harris

Jun 29, 2017

Theodore "Ted" A. Harris 78, of Frankfort formerly of Palos Hills and Chicago, passed away on Thursday, June 29th, 2017. Loving husband of Sally Harris; beloved father of George (Linda) Harris and Kathleen (Frank) Mungo; dearest son of the late Arthur and Vera (Manseau) Harris; cherished grandfather of Jeremy Harris, Nicole Harris, Ava Mungo and Frank Theodore Mungo; fond nephew...

Irene Vanderwall

Irene Vanderwall

Jun 28, 2017

Irene VanderWall, Passed away June 28th, 2017 Born January 25, 1926 in South Holland Illinois to Hans and Grace (Decker) Wiersma Married to Lawrence Vanderwall on May 7, 1948 Lived in Manteno since 2005 Survived by her loving family; Charles Vanderwall of Coal City Glenn and Pat Vanderwall of New Lenox Grandchildren: Jeffrey Vanderwall Michael & Eva Vanderwall William Vanderwall...

Sharon D. Mcdowell

Sharon D. Mcdowell

Jun 27, 2017

Sharon D. McDowell (Page) 69, of Alsip, passed away June 27, 2017. Loving wife of the late John "Jack" McDowell; beloved mother of Kim (Jeff) Casper and Heather (Eric) Borrowman; dearest daughter of the late George and Wanda (Pochron) Page; fond sister of Mike Page, late George (Ann) Page and late Patricia (Spud) Baldwin; proud grandmother of Jackson and Lincoln...

Mr. James G. Lally

Mr. James G. Lally

Jun 24, 2017

James G. Lally James G. Lally, 70, of Frankfort passed away June 24th, 2017. Jim was a Viet Nam Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and was a 40 year member of I.B.E.W. Local 134. He enjoyed golfing and hunting with the Downers Grove Rod & Gun Club, and boating in the Northwoods in WI. He was preceded in...

Leonard R. Banaski

Leonard R. Banaski

Jun 23, 2017

LEONARD R. BANASKI Age 81, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at the Autumn Leaves of Bolingbrook. Leonard is survived by his loving family, children, Debra Mason, Therese (fiancée Gary Bertacchi) Foster, sisters-in-law, Dolly Banaski, Justine Rohan, Janice (Joe) Wenckus, grandchildren, Crista (Jonna Thomas) Mason, Graig (Dave Della Terza) Mason, great grandchildren, Sage, Talon, Mya, River,...

Emily A. Ozimek

Emily A. Ozimek

Jun 23, 2017

Emily A. Ozimek nee Knizner, age 89 at rest June 23rd; beloved wife of the late Edward "Eddie O"; loving mom of Cindy (late Ken) Serauskis and Debbie (late Leroy "Butch") Molitor; cherished grandmother of Lisa (late Dimitri Kougan) (Ray) Rita, Kenneth (Korlin Serauskis), Martin (Melanie) Serauskis, Lee (Beth) Molitor, Brett (Jennifer) Molitor and Marc (Carrie) Molitor; proud great-grandmother of...

George C. Mccabe

George C. Mccabe

Jun 22, 2017

George Carlin McCabe Age 90, of Orland Park since 2009, formerly of Flossmoor, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Smith Crossing, a senior living community. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen, wedded for 65 years. Loving father of Jane (Jim) Dugan, Anne (the late Bill) Pierce, Tim (Meg) McCabe, the late Marty (Nori) McCabe, Bill (Mary Jo) McCabe and...