Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Robert C. Vani

Robert C. Vani

September 3, 2017

ROBERT C. VANI Age 81, passed away on Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Robert is survived by his loving family, sons, Steve (Beth) Vani, Bob Vani, siblings, Ivy Terricina, Mari Ann (Robert) Larson, grandchildren, Michael Vani, Gianna Vani, Grace Vani and Olivia Vani. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, James & Mary Vani...

Andrew M. "Butch" Willner

Andrew M. "Butch" Willner

September 1, 2017

Andrew M. "Butch" Willner 65, of Homer Glen formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017. Butch was born in Evergreen Park to the late Anthony and Margaret (nee Leahy) Willner. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Sedorook); loving father of Michael (Christina), Christine (Brian) Wasson, and Sandra (Bradley) Michalak; devoted grandfather of Leah, Nicholas, Andrew, Mikey, Brandon,...

Eleanor K. Schroeder

Eleanor K. Schroeder

September 1, 2017

ELEANOR K. SCHROEDER (WEST) Age 91, of Orland Park, passed away Friday, September 1st, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Eleanor is survived by her loving family, children, Dan (Karen) Schroeder, Donna Smith, David Schroeder, Diane Dingles, Denis (Patti) Schroeder, Dean (Denise) Schroeder, Debra (John) Kuypers, grandchildren, Jill (Jeff), Beth (Rob), Brian (Jenny), Jason (Terri), Mark...

Donna Jean Longino

Donna Jean Longino

August 30, 2017

Donna Jean Longino (Swanson) Age 84 of Frankfort formerly of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, August 30th, 2017. Donna is survived by her loving family, husband George Longino; children Georgette (Kevin) Lane, Andrea (Ricky) Spring, Karen Longino, Eric (Debra) Longino and Kurt (Marcia) Longino; grandchildren Shanna Longino, Nicholas Perritano, Sean Lane, Joshua Longino, Jessica (Andrew) Jackson, Ashley (Adam) Stickels, Jeremy...

Rosemary Segiet

Rosemary Segiet

August 30, 2017

ROSEMARY SEGIET (STRZYCKI) Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 at her home in New Lenox. Rosemary is survived by her loving family, sons, Jerry (Sue) Segiet, Gary Segiet, grandchildren, Alissa Segiet, Chris Segiet and nephew J.M. Watts. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Rose Strzycki (Matuszyk), husband, Jerome M. Segiet, siblings,...

Irene F. Fay

Irene F. Fay

August 28, 2017

Irene F. Fay (nee Zadylak) 97, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn and Markham passed away, August 28, 2017. She is survived by her loving daughter Nancy (Wayne) Palmquist; dear granddaughter Lynn Palmquist; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Vincent and Sophia (nee Tokarz) Zadylak, her husband Harold W. Fay, her son...

Christopher R. Decesare

Christopher R. Decesare

August 23, 2017

Christopher R. DeCesare Age 30, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Christopher is survived by his loving family; parents Michael and Christine (Worth) DeCesare Sr.; brothers Robert (Tracy) DeCesare and Michael (Christina) DeCesare Jr.; sister Taylor DeCesare; grandparents Robert and Marie Worth; nieces and nephews Kaylie, Carmella, Keaton, Vincenzo and Penelope, also many aunts, uncles and cousins....

Michael J. Gradl,  Sr.

Michael J. Gradl, Sr.

August 22, 2017

Michael John Gradl, Sr. Age 77, of Homer Glen, formerly of Country Club Hills and the Brainard area of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. Michael is survived by his loving family; wife Kathleen Gradl (Kelley); children Donna (Antonio) Romano, Michael J. Gradl, Jr., Kami (Michael) Westberg, David (Brenda) Gradl,...

Janet R. Schade

Janet R. Schade

August 21, 2017

Janet R. Schade (nee Napoli) Age 84 of Blue Island, passed away on Monday, August 21 2017 peacefully at home. Janet was born in Harvey, Illinois to the late Frank and Edna Napoli; beloved wife of the late Paul H. Schade; loving mother of Steve (Julie); cherished grandmother of Steve Jr., Rachel (Mike) Williamson and Vincent; adored great-grandmother of Ben...

Sally A. Voigt

Sally A. Voigt

August 21, 2017

SALLY A. VOIGT (WALLACE) Age 77, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, August 21st, 2017 at her home in New Lenox. Sally is survived by her loving family, husband, Jerry Voigt, children, Michael Voigt, Linnea (Bob) Jamski, sister, Bonnie (Paul) Lowe, grandchildren, Tyler (Christa) Voigt, Brett Voigt, Chelsea (Dave) Stiles, Alice Solon, Eden Voigt, Eli Voigt and Arianna Jamski. Sally...

Rita M. Zacharias

Rita M. Zacharias

August 21, 2017

RITA M. ZACHARIAS (DAYNER) Age 83, of Lockport, passed away Monday, August 21st, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Rita is survived by her loving family, children, Kathryn (James) Andrejko, Edward A. (Patty) Zacharias, James (Cheryl) Zacharias, brother, Robert (Evonne) Dayner, grandchildren, Michael Andrejko, Matthew Andrejko, Jake Zacharias, Andrew Zacharias and several nieces and nephews. Rita was preceded...

Martha E. Hearn

Martha E. Hearn

August 18, 2017

Martha E. Hearn (nee Neighbors) 75, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab in Joliet. Martha was born in Houston County, Tennessee to the late Dewitt T. and Bonnie M. (nee Maynard) Neighbors. Beloved wife of the late Harry R. Hearn; loving mother of Patty Wetzel and Randy (fiancée Nancy Martella) Hearn; cherished...

Jason E. Mitchell

Jason E. Mitchell

August 18, 2017

Jason E. Mitchell 34, of Joliet, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. Cherished father of Madison, Bailey and Jameson; loving son of Ernest and Suzanne (nee Flanagan) Mitchell; dear brother of John (Jenny) Oudsteyn, Brian (Chantell) Oudsteyn and Katie (Sean) Karczewski; also survived by his significant other Nicole Winchell and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Jason was President...

Alan S. Blackman

Alan S. Blackman

August 18, 2017

ALAN S. BLACKMAN Age 77 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, August 18th, 2017 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Alan is survived by his loving family, children, George Blackman, Michael J. (Alice) Blackman, Michael S. Blackman, Sharyl Blackman, sister, Phyllis (John) Klein, grandchildren, George A. Blackman, Tara Rieger, Dean Rieger, Aaron Blackman, Christopher (Britney) Blackman, great grandson, Brody Blackman...

Robert K. Jackson

Robert K. Jackson

August 16, 2017

ROBERT K. JACKSON Age 50, of Joliet, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 in Bridgeview, IL. Robert is survived by his loving family, mother, Bobbie Jackson (Buie), siblings, Tony Jackson, Ronald Jackson, Cindy Werner, James Jackson, Owen Clark and numerous nieces and nephews. Robert was preceded in death by his father, Robert Jackson. Family received friends at Goodale Memorial...

Joyce E. Brown

Joyce E. Brown

August 16, 2017

JOYCE E. BROWN (VINCENT) Age 86, of Joliet passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet. Joyce is survived by her loving family, daughters, Doris (Harold) Quigley, Sandy (Coy) Barnes, sister, Betty (Jerry) Banister, granddaughter, Tara (David) Cherry, great grandchildren, Ethan Cherry, Jaedyn Cherry, McKenna Cherry and several nieces and nephews. Joyce was preceded in...

Wilbur A. Rodegehero

Wilbur A. Rodegehero

August 16, 2017

WILBUR A. RODEGHERO Age 87, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, August 16th, 2017 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet. Wilbur is survived by his loving family, sister, Carol Randich, numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew & Martha Rodeghero (Coleman), siblings, Robert (Helen) Rodeghero, Doris (Peter)...

Dorothy M. Bettenhausen

Dorothy M. Bettenhausen

August 14, 2017

Dorothy M. Bettenhausen (nee DeValk) 92, of Manteno, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights. She was born January 9, 1925 in Lester, IA to Simon and Ann DeValk. She married Norman "Happy" Bettenhausen on June 17, 1944 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Tinley Park. Dorothy was a Registered Nurse. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, camping...

Christine Ann Baranak

Christine Ann Baranak

August 14, 2017

Christine Ann Baranak Age 57, of Mokena, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. Loving wife of Raymond Baranak; beloved mother of Carissa (Jeremy) Catellier, Brandon (Carly) Baranak, Selena Baranak and Kailley Baranak; fond sister of Mark (fiancée Carolyn Hauser) Huria and Patrick Gleason; cherished grandmother of Caiden, Kinzie and Jaritt Catellier and Charli, Owen, Paisley and Payton Baranak. She...

Ms. Goldie A. Lorenzen

Ms. Goldie A. Lorenzen

August 11, 2017

Goldie A. Lorenzen Sunrise: September 11,1912 Sunset: August 11, 2017 Goldie was born in Chicago and lived in Lockport since 1936. Survived by her devoted and doting daughter, Lorelei. Her loving husband, Mylon, and dear son, Herbert, preceded her in death. You might remember Goldie from her active participation in Job's Daughter's Bethel #9 (Honored Queen), Lockport Women's Club (Past...