Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Daryl A. Howard

Daryl A. Howard

Jul 23, 2024

Daryl A. Howard

June 11, 1958 - July 23, 2024

Daryl A. Howard, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning July 23th surrounded by his beloved family at Light ways Hospice. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love, and selflessness that will be cherished by all who knew him. Daryl will be deeply missed by his surviving wife Kimberly Howard along...

Roger L. Corp

Roger L. Corp

Jul 22, 2024

ROGER L. CORP

Age 82, of Frankfort passed away Monday, July 22nd, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Roger is survived by his loving family, sons, John (Delaila) Corp, Timothy (Jennifer) Corp, former daughter in-law, Kristina (Glen) Drafke, sister, Connie (James) Lennert, grandchildren, Daniah Corp, Jordan (Justice) Corp, Justin (fiancé Niki Curatti) Corp, Alexi Corp, Gabrielle Corp and nieces, Deborah...

Erwin J. Fritz

Erwin J. Fritz

Jul 20, 2024

ERWIN J. FRITZ

Age 83, of Camdenton MO passed away Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at his home. 

Erwin is survived by his loving family, wife, Marla Fritz (Miotti), children, Steve Fritz, Megan (Daniel Thorne) Fritz, siblings, Violet Denton and Faye Stuckey. 

Erwin was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest & Frances Fritz (Rittinger) and siblings Robert Fritz and Alice Radtke.

Erwin was a...

Raymond T. Kucynski Jr.

Raymond T. Kucynski Jr.

Jul 18, 2024

RAYMOND T. KUCYNSKI JR.

Age 76, of Frankfort passed away Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 at Meadowbrook Manor in Naperville. 

Raymond is survived by his loving family, daughter, Michelle (Darrel) Jennings, sister, Diane (Jack) Tieman and proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. 

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Bernice Kucynski Sr. (Norkiewicz) and wife Judith Kucynski (Kolodziej).

Raymond was a...

Evonne E. Fedak

Evonne E. Fedak

Jul 17, 2024

EVONNE E. FEDAK (HOSSBACH)

Age 89, of Park Forest passed away Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 Franciscan Health in Dyer IN. 

Evonne is survived by her loving family, daughters, Teresa Fedak, Patricia Fedak, siblings, Norman Hossbach, Wayne Hossbach, numerous nieces, nephews and former husband John Fedak. 

Evonne was preceded in death by her parents, Henry & Viola Hossbach (Minger), siblings, Marion Seemann and Wilbur...

Lucy V. Feeney

Lucy V. Feeney

Jul 16, 2024

Lucy V. Feeney 87, of Joliet was born in Colfax IL. to the late Clare and Grace Tempel and passed away peacefully at home on July 16, 2024. Loving mother of Paula (James) Rogers, Peggy (Guillermo) Ruiz, James (Cindy) Feeney and the late Michelle Feeney; proud and devoted grandmother of Ryan Ruiz, Teofanes Ruiz, Gregory (Kerry) Joutras, and Stefanie (Matt)...

Mary J. Webb

Mary J. Webb

Jul 15, 2024

MARY J. WEBB

Age 83, formerly of Frankfort passed away Monday, July 15th, 2024 at Sunrise Senior Living in Palos Park. 

Mary is survived by her loving family, much loved sister of Diane Webb, Nanette (John) Koskosky, fond aunt of Jillian (Fiancé Matt) Koskosky and Jonathan (Andrea) Koskosky and loving pet mom of her dog Dudley. 

Mary was preceded in death by her...

Mark V. Bulfin

Mark V. Bulfin

Jul 14, 2024

Mark V. Bulfin, age 66, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields.

Mark is survived by his beloved children, Doug Bulfin, Kaitlyn Bulfin, and Kelly (Ceargio) Bagenda; lifelong companion Cindy Bulfin; his siblings, Terry (Kathi) Bulfin, Dan (Mary) Bulfin, Wally Bulfin, Sue Bulfin, Jim (Betty) Bulfin, and Joanne (Mike) Prokop; his caring in-laws, Dan and...

Tracy Lynn Young

Tracy Lynn Young

Jul 14, 2024

Tracy Lynn Young 47, of New Lenox was born in Evergreen Park, IL to Edward and Kathleen (nee Szczepkowski) Young Sr. and passed away July 14, 2024. Dear sister of Edward (Jennifer) Young Jr. and Thomas (Sonia) Young; fond aunt of Emma, Leah, Kaelyn, Karina, and Isaak. Preceded in death by her grandparents. Arrangements handled by Kurtz Memorial Chapel New...

Debra A. Guerra

Debra A. Guerra

Jul 13, 2024

Debra A. Guerra 69, was born in Chicago to the late Leonard and Dolores Faifer and passed away July 13, 2024. Loving mother of Lisa Ivens, Megan (Christopher) Humann, and Frank (Tiffany) Guerra; proud gramma of Austin Davis, Tyler Humann, Kaylie Orlowski, Alexander Humann, Savannah Humann, Caleb Cothard, Lucas Humann, Aubrey Scholp, Harper Scholp, and Kinsley Guerra; dear sister of...

Mario Francis DeLuca

Mario Francis DeLuca

Jul 13, 2024

Mario Francis DeLuca 68, of Oak Forest was born in Chicago to the late Alfred and Olga DeLuca and passed away July 13, 2024. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Kaput) DeLuca; loving father of Nicole (Matthew) Salvador and Mario DeLuca; proud papa of Raymond James Salvador, Carmella Alexis DeLuca, and Anthony Alfred Salvador; dear brother of Alicia DeLuca, Bruno (Carolyn)...

Barbara S. McGill

Barbara S. McGill

Jul 12, 2024

Age, 83 of Mokena, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 in her home. 

Barbara is survived by children, Denise (John) Clinnin, Mary Beth (Rob) Nylen, Mark (Julie) McGill, Keith (Sandi) McGill, grandchildren, Meghan (Tony) Dawson, Katie (Mike) Fischer, Kelly (Nolan) Witry, Molly (fiancée Jackson Volkening) Clinnin, Jess (Ian) Sayler, Nicholas (Jessie) Nylen, Zachary Nylen, Jacob Nylen, Kennedy (Blake) Dowsett, Madison McGill,...

Eric J. Harkabus

Eric J. Harkabus

Jul 11, 2024

ERIC J. HARKABUS

Age 40, of Frankfort passed away Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Eric is survived by his loving family, parents, Kenneth & Linda Harkabus (Vondra), brother, Brett (Nikki) Harkabus, nephew, Henry Harkabus and numerous aunts, uncle and cousins. 

Eric loved his family; enjoyed playing guitar, movies, home cooked meals and was always willing to help...

Margaret J. Shook

Margaret J. Shook

Jul 8, 2024

Margaret J. Shook, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Alden Estates of Shorewood.

Margaret is survived by her beloved son, Jason (Patty) Shook; granddaughters, Ashley, Katie, and Jenny Shook; and her sister Sarah Childs.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Shook; her parents, Clifford and Katherine Adair; her brother Fred Adair; and her...

Thomas Anthony Siurek

Thomas Anthony Siurek

Jul 7, 2024

THOMAS ANTHONY SIUREK

On July 7, 2024 Thomas Anthony Siurek 86, passed away in Frankfort, IL. Thomas was born in East Chicago, IN. to Stanley and Celia Siurek on December 27, 1937. He graduated from St. Stanislaus Elementary School and East Chicago Roosevelt High School. He received a football scholarship from Butler University and played for legendary coach Paul “Tony” Hinkle....

Leroy "Roy" Malinowski

Leroy "Roy" Malinowski

Jul 4, 2024

Leroy “Roy” Malinowski, age 92, late of Orland Park, formerly of South Chicago, passed away July 4, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Patricia “Pat”. Loving father of Eric (Margie) Malinowski, Mary Beth Malinowski, LeAnn (David) Bruce and Lori Ann (Salvador) Arias. Devoted grandfather of Peter (Jackie) Malinowski, Kyle (Rahul) Malinowski, Patricia (Nick) Burch, Benjamin Bruce, Salvador (Lauren) Arias, Alex...

Kenneth S Stachowicz

Kenneth S Stachowicz

Jul 1, 2024

Kenneth Stachowicz, age 81, passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2024. 

Kenneth is the beloved husband Jeanette (nee Skraba) Stachowicz; cherished father of Bridget (Chris) Cantafio, Richard (Donna) Stachowicz, Roger Stachowicz, and Bernie (Billy) Comeau; loving grandfather to Ali, Aaron, Tylor (John Betsch), Sarah, Joshua, Kylie, Joey, Maggie, Grace, Jack, and Charlotte; great grandfather of Matthew Betsch; and fond uncle to...

Mary Ann Crawford-Guzzi

Mary Ann Crawford-Guzzi

Jun 30, 2024

Mary Ann Crawford-Guzzi, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. 

Mary is survived by her beloved children, Anita (Randy) Reiss, Randy (Debbie) Crawford, Bill (Dawn) Crawford, and Mike (Lisa) Crawford; grandchildren, Joel (Dawn Whalen) Sicinski, John (Sarah) Sicinski, Annie (Jeremy) Miech, Kathy (Erich) Hearns, Heidi (Mike) Tovar, Joe (Amanda) Carr, Ryan (Tori)...

Ina L. Eriksen

Ina L. Eriksen

Jun 29, 2024

Ina Louise Eriksen, aged 80, passed away on June 29, 2024, in Fort Myers, FL. Born on August 2, 1943, Ina dedicated 31 years of service to Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railway before retiring. She lived in both Joliet and New Lenox prior to relocating to The Villages, Florida. She was a proud alumna of Joliet Township High School and...

Charlotte R. Anderson

Charlotte R. Anderson

Jun 29, 2024

Charlotte Ruth Anderson (nee Ediger)

Age 85 of Watertown, SD and Homer Glen, IL passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born in Spencer, SD to the late Robert and Edith (nee Stanton) Ediger. Beloved wife of the late Merrill E. Anderson; loving mother of Brenda (Perry) Krestel, John Anderson,...