Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ms. Carolyn "Sue" Reynolds

Ms. Carolyn "Sue" Reynolds

Jun 3, 2017

Carolyn Sue Reynolds Carolyn "Sue" Reynolds died peacefully on June 3, 2017, in New Lenox, IL at the age of 71 with her family by her side. Sue is survived by her three daughters Lisa and Nate Fazio, Lori Fazio and Lana Peters and her former husband Vince Reynolds. Her Grandchildren are Nicole Fazio, Nate Fazio, Michael Fazio, Vincent Fazio...

Stephen L Lawrence

Stephen L Lawrence

May 31, 2017

STEPHEN L. LAWRENCE Age 65, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, May 31st, 2017 at his home in Lockport. Stephen is survived by his loving family, brothers, Tom (Deb) Lawrence, John (Sherie) Lawrence, nieces and nephews, Sara (Andrew) Hartel, Katie Lawrence, Rachel Lawrence, Josiah (Sarah) Lawrence, Elisha (Andrea) Lawrence, Anna-Marie (Jonathan) Penn, Charity (Todd) Ellis, Naomi (Jacob) Walls, Abbie Lawrence, great...

Marietta L. "Lynn" Larkin

Marietta L. "Lynn" Larkin

May 29, 2017

Marietta L. "Lynn" Larkin With her love of Memorial Day, it is only appropriate that, Marietta "Lynn" Larkin passed away this Memorial Day on May 29, 2017. She was born in North Platte, NE on November 21, 1944 to Roy and Ellamae (Glascock) Adams. She graduated from Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa, IA in 1962 and then attended Central Missouri...

Louise Paparelli

Louise Paparelli

May 28, 2017

LOUISE PAPARELLI (BURKHART) Age 90, passed away on Sunday, May 28th 2017 at Elmwood Terrace Nursing Home in Aurora. Louise is survived by her loving family, sons, James (Suzy) Paparelli, Tony (Anthony Pittel) Paparelli, Joe (Ellen) Paparelli, siblings, Harold, Joanne, brother in-law, Frank (Arleen) Paparelli, sister in-law, Pat Paparelli, grandchildren, Megan (John-Marc) Berthoud, Joey Paparelli, Renee Paparelli, great grandchildren, Raeanne...

Gerald R. "Gary" Berner

Gerald R. "Gary" Berner

May 27, 2017

Gerald "Gary" Roland Berner 70, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, surrounded with love, by his family. Cherished husband of Karen (nee Hoppe); adoring father of Indalia (Brian Hemstock) and Marbeya Berner; dear brother of Leslie (the late Joe) Zubcic; friend and brother-in-law of Tom Von Hoppe; devoted godfather to Liane (Jim) Birk and Matthew (Michelle) Zubcic;...

Paul W. Oswald

Paul W. Oswald

May 26, 2017

PAUL W. OSWALD Age 69 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, May 26th 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Pamela Oswald (Francesconi), sons, Michael (Nicole) Oswald, Paul (Lisa) Oswald, mother in-law, Lucille Francesconi (Ventimiglia), siblings, Diane (Don) Morey, Patricia (Thomas) Cronin, grandchildren, Grace Oswald, Gwen Oswald, Sophia Oswald, Adam Oswald,...

John C. Selheimer

John C. Selheimer

May 26, 2017

John C. Selheimer 80, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. John was born in Detroit, MI to the late Charles and Elizabeth (nee Moore) Selheimer. Beloved husband of the late Mary C. (nee Cassidy) Selheimer; loving father of Nancy (the late Daniel V.) Burke; cherished "Poppy" of Elizabeth A. Burke and Mary...

James N. Tiggelaar

James N. Tiggelaar

May 26, 2017

JAMES N. TIGGELAAR Age 79 of Orland Park, passed away on Friday, May 26th 2017. Jim is survived by his loving family, wife, Nancy Tiggelaar (Dangel), children, Jim (Jozy) Tiggelaar, Lori (Manny) Corazzari, Rachel (Rob) Ridge, grandchildren, Addie, Ellie, Riley, siblings, Mary (Hank) Huizinga, David (Linda) Tiggelaar, sisters in-law, Donna (Jerry) King, Cheryl (Dean) Bartolini, nieces and nephews, Kristin (Chad)...

June E. Hentsch

June E. Hentsch

May 25, 2017

June E. Hentsch (Schoenek) 95, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; son Timothy (Theresa) Hentsch; grandchildren Kathleen (Virginia) Ryan and Jessica Hentsch; great grandson Nicholas Madson and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Hentsch; parents Elmer and Rose (Strassenberg) Schoenek; brothers Earl, Elwin...

Doris I. Meinhart

Doris I. Meinhart

May 25, 2017

Doris I. Meinhart (Gladstone), age 89, a resident of Lockport, Illinois for 5 years formerly of Beverly Hills, Florida for 27 years passed away peacefullly on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, Illinois. Doris is survived by her loving family; daughters Patricia (Richard) Stenseth and Laura (Carl) DeBruyne; grandchhildren Kim (Paul) Cocco, Gerry (Rosie) Hicks,...

Anna Z. Ligon

Anna Z. Ligon

May 21, 2017

Anna Zahradka Ligon, 88, of Frankfort, IL and Southern Shores, NC, formerly of Richmond, VA, passed away peacefully with her daughter by her side on May 21, 2017. She was the widow of Archie H. Ligon and is survived by her devoted daughter, Debbie Ligon White (Steve), granddaughter Meredith White, nieces Letha Z. Kern (Nick), L. Gayle England and Jodie...

Jim J. Carroll

Jim J. Carroll

May 20, 2017

Jim J. Carroll Age 47, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his home in Frankfort surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Kate Carroll (Anderson); loving father of Jimmy Jr., Jack, and Emma Carroll; treasured son of Betty (Joe) Russo (Preston) and the late James J. Carroll; dear brother of Shawn (Kim Kavalauskas) Carroll; fond son-in-law of...

Mr. Leslie "Gene" Davis

Mr. Leslie "Gene" Davis

May 19, 2017

Leslie "Gene" Davis Age 81, of Lockport, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017. Beloved husband of Lois (Corbus); loving father of Ronda (Michael) Feehan, Dale Davis, and Terry Davis and step-father of Deborah (Howard) Wilson and Randy Summerlott; cherished grandfather of Michael (Alma) Noble, Krystal Noble, Daniel Noble, Camryn Feehan, Jessica Musgrave, Richard Musgrave, Chazz Davis, and Arianna Wilson; and...

Cathy Anne Kooper

Cathy Anne Kooper

May 18, 2017

Cathy Anne Kooper (Kane) Age 59, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 18, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; husband Steven Kooper; daughters Nichelle (Anthony) Tomalewicz and Brittani Kooper; siblings Tommy Kane, Tammy (Mitch) Falco, Debbie Kane, Patti Bagus, Keri (Rich) Fitzgerald and Jeri Knepper; grandchildren Lincoln,...

James E. "Jimmy" Moore

James E. "Jimmy" Moore

May 17, 2017

James E. "Jimmy" Moore 65, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home. Jimmy was born in Altoona, PA. He is survived by his wife Louise, a brother Danny (Carol) Moore, a step-sister Shirley Derby, numerous step-nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Joan R. Ekstrom and a step-son...

Daniel T. Pretto

Daniel T. Pretto

May 16, 2017

Daniel T. Pretto 60, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. beloved husband of Laura (Barclay) Pretto; cherished father of Angela (Ed) Pretto-Marks and Emily Pretto; loving son of the late Angelo and Bernice (Purdy) Pretto; dearest brother of Dennis (LouAnn) Pretto, David Pretto, Donald Pretto, Diana (Kevin) Sweeney and Donna (Jim) Pratl;...

Mr. Edward E. Setzke

Mr. Edward E. Setzke

May 15, 2017

Edward Eugene Setzke Age 77, of Homer Glen, passed away, Monday May 15, 2017. Loving father of Joseph Bahlmann (Debbie Pepin), Roger Bahlmann, Anita (Larry) French; cherished grandfather of 9 great grandfather of 15, and great-great grandfather of 2. Ed was preceded in death by his wife Betty Setzke (Hosmon); Sister Marilyn Radosevich; and special sister-in-law Sharon Hosmon, who he...

Bonnie Jean Weiler

Bonnie Jean Weiler

May 14, 2017

Bonnie Jean Weiler (nee Zillich) 75, of Mokena, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 14, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Bonnie was born in Chicago to the late Chris and Lucretia (nee Rodger) Zillich. She was the beloved wife of the late Norman Weiler. A Memorial Visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial...

Nancy A Mattsey

Nancy A Mattsey

May 14, 2017

NANCY A. MATTSEY (TITCHENAL) Age 81 of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, May 14th 2017 at her home in Frankfort. Nancy is survived by her loving family, children, Jeff (Cheryl) Mattsey, Katherine (Robert) Schweiger, Douglas (Kate Michael-Mattsey) Mattsey, son-in-law, Richard Gee, sister, Marge (Robert) Bricker, sisters-in-law, Irene Titchenal, Jeri Titchenal, grandchildren, Hillary (Joseph), Madalyn, Olivia, Myles, Laura, Nathan, Samantha, Valerie,...

Barbara Ann "Barb" Bach

Barbara Ann "Barb" Bach

May 14, 2017

Barbara Ann "Barb" Bach (Knippen) Age 78 of Frankfort, IL formerly of Harwood Heights and Chicago, peacefully passed away on her farm on Sunday, May 14, 2017. She is survived by her loving family: children Angela (Ronald) Burman, Jon (Alexis) Bach and Clarice (Joseph) Marinello; grandchildren Joshua, Taylor, Samuel, Mackenzie, Zackari, and Joseph; Sister Mickey (Frank) Koster; and numerous godchildren,...