Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

David A. Kasper

David A. Kasper

July 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.

July 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

July 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

July 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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...

Mr. Dennis D. Zimmerman

Mr. Dennis D. Zimmerman

June 22, 2017

Dennis D. Zimmerman, age 57, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Beloved son of Jeanie Mae Zimmerman (McCrite) and the late Lowell "Zem" Zimmerman; loving brother of Linda Sluiter and William Frank Zimmerman; dear uncle of Denisa, Gerald, Kevin, Amy, Brian, Courtney, and Stacy. Dennis was an active member of Lighthouse Fellowship Baptist Church, and...

Dorothy Subka

Dorothy Subka

June 22, 2017

DOROTHY SUBKA (SCHULER) Died peacefully at home in Lockport on Thursday, June 22nd, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Lockport. Preceded in death by her parents William and Nettie Schuler (Couch), a brother, 3 sisters and most recently her husband Frank. She is survived by three children, Robert Startz and Marjorie Otis both of Lockport and Beverly Aiwohi of...

William "Bill" E. Paul

William "Bill" E. Paul

June 21, 2017

WILLIAM "BILL" E. PAUL Age 75 of Crete, passed away Wednesday, June 21st 2017 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Bill is survived by his loving family, wife, Judith Paul (Muehring), daughter, Cathy (Brian) Myhre, son-in-law, James Woody, brother, Charles Paul, sister-in-law, Joanne Paul, brother-in-law, Jerry (Pam) Muehring, grandchildren, KC Miller, Caitlin Woody, Ciara Myhre, Connor Myhre and several...

Ms. Donna M. Olejnik-Kirby

Ms. Donna M. Olejnik-Kirby

June 15, 2017

Donna M. Olejnik-Kirby Age 64, of Orland Park, IL., passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Loving mother of Kaitlyn I. Kirby; cherished sister of Ken (Donna) Olejnik, Tom (Kathi) Olejnik, Joe Olejnik, Steve Olejnik, and the late Larry (Sheila) Olejnik; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Donna attended St. Francis de Sales High school, and graduated from Thornton...

Juanita Marie Castillon

Juanita Marie Castillon

June 14, 2017

Juanita Marie Castillon (Duck) Age 78, of Monee, passed away on Wednesday, June 14 2017, at Beecher Manor Nursing Home. Juanita is survived by her loving family, children Denise (Bruce) Pucel, Michael Castillon, Sr, Michelle (Steve) Hessler and Cesar Castillon, Jr.,; sister Patricia Boring; grandchildren Karriann (Christopher) Longtin, Kristy (Bradley) Feine, Michael Castillon, Jr., Aric Castillon, Constance Castillon, Mary (Connor)...

Patrick A. Keefe

Patrick A. Keefe

June 14, 2017

Patrick A. Keefe 57, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late James P. Sr. and Judith (nee Paddock) Keefe. Brother of Michael (his twin), James Jr. (Kim), Matthew (Ina), Evelyn (Mark Schneider) Mattes, and the late Laurie Keefe; uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Family will...

Gerald M. Sidenstick

Gerald M. Sidenstick

June 11, 2017

Gerald M. Sidenstick 74, of Diamond formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. Gerald was born in Blue Island to the late Howard and Martha (nee Petrusak) Sidenstick. Beloved husband of Kathy (nee Buis); loving father of the late Geri Lynn, and Vicki Lynn (Edward) Cantwell; cherished grandfather of Carolynn (Michael) Nowak, Paul (Ashley) Kratochvil, Ryan...

Margaret C. Rak

Margaret C. Rak

June 10, 2017

Rak, Margaret C. (nee Romanek) age 87, beloved wife of the late Norbert, loving mother of John (Susan), Robert (Janet), Luanne ( the late Robert) Trimarco, dear grandma of John Paul, Laura, Crystal, Brian, Michael, Phillip, and Amy, cherished great grandma of 5, dear sister of Evelyn, Terri, and Andy, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family will receive...