Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. William N. Bolker

Mr. William N. Bolker

Feb 25, 2017

William N. Bolker age 79, Born on February 3, 1938 and lived in New Lenox his entire life. He entered heaven on February 25, 2017 after a courageous, brave fight. He was a loving husband of 54 years to Claudia (Larson) and a devoted dad to daughters Beverly (Michael) Judge, Kimberly (Jerrold) Davern and Michelle (Eric) O'Neill. He was happiest...

Donald J. Metzger

Donald J. Metzger

Feb 25, 2017

Donald J. Metzger 88, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Illinois Veterans Home, Quincy, IL. Don was born in Joliet, to the late Joseph L. and Bertha P. (nee Anzzoline) Metzger. Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years Estelle A. (nee Shepherd), a niece Sandra (William) Renner, and nephews, Jay (Patricia) Mitrovich and Randy Mitrovich. Don...

Mrs. Charlene C. Farrell

Mrs. Charlene C. Farrell

Feb 24, 2017

Charlene C. Farrell (nee Collings) Age 83, resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017. Beloved wife of Donald Farrell; loving mother of Donna (Ron) Ahlberg and Deirdre (David) Michelich; cherished grandmother of Ian, Abigail, Alexandra, and Madison; dear sister of Bonnie Rothman. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Mary Collings (nee Jones), her...

Peggy L. Predl

Peggy L. Predl

Feb 23, 2017

PEGGY L. PREDL (JOHNSON) Age 90, of Dolton, passed away Thursday, February 23rd, 2017 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet. Peggy is survived by her loving family, children, Richard (Susan) Predl, Jennifer (Richard) Walstra, David (Janice) Predl, Suzanne (George) Cook, grandchildren, Megan (Andrew) Krekling, Kristen (Robert) Salinas, Christopher (Anna) Walstra, Sarah Walstra, Valerie Poerio, Dominic Poerio, Anthony Poerio, great...

Vernell Zwolinski

Vernell Zwolinski

Feb 22, 2017

Vernell Zwolinski (88 years young) of New Lenox, IL passed over peacefully on February 22, 2017. Beloved wife of 65 years of the late Raymond, loving mother of Deb Zwolinski, Nancy (Terry) Koepke, Ray (Colleen) Zwolinski, and the late Gary Zwolinski (Brenda McCann). Cherished grandmother of Bryon (Jennifer) Koepke, the late Christian Koepke, Briana and Payton Zwolinski. Great grandmother of...

Herta "Hedda" A. Olson

Herta "Hedda" A. Olson

Feb 22, 2017

HERTA "HEDDA" A. OLSON (SCHUSSLER) Age 90, of Lockport passed away Wednesday, February 22nd, 2017 at her home in Lockport. Hedda is survived by her loving family, daughters, Marie Saginus, Cindy Schnoes, grandchildren, Erica Saginus, Kyle (Amanda Beggs) Saginus, Ashley Rhodes and great grandson Colin. Hedda was preceded in death by her parents, Edmund & Rosa Schussler, husband, John Olson,...

Sally B. Faulkner

Sally B. Faulkner

Feb 19, 2017

Sally B. Faulkner (nee Riley) Age 88, of Frankfort, formerly of Malta, Sycamore and Paragould AR passed away on Sunday, February 19,2017. She is survived by her loving family; children John E. (Doris) Johnson and Julie Ann Johnson; sister Lillie (John) Reynolds; grandchildren Nathan Johnson, Emery Johnson and Lauren (Aaron) Black; great grandson Andy Black and many nieces and nephews....

Daniel S. Delia

Daniel S. Delia

Feb 18, 2017

Daniel S. Delia, age 53, of Mokena formerly of Tinley Park, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He is survived by his loving family; mother Lynda (nee Allen) Delia; children Elizabeth Delia, Patrick Delia and Lauren Delia; siblings Edward Delia, Debbie Popp and Anthony (Beth) Delia and his former wife Maryellen Boyle Delia. He was preceded in death by...

Michael J. Holba

Michael J. Holba

Feb 18, 2017

MICHAEL J. HOLBA "God Bless our best friend, our rock, our hero, husband and dad." Age 64, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, February 18th, 2017 at his home in Mokena. Mike is survived by his loving family, wife, Susan Holba (Drzewiecki), children, Kelly (David) Hartman, Brian (Megan) Holba, siblings, Maryann (Michael) Leimbach, Patricia Pierce, Theresa (Steven) Spearson, grandchildren; better known...

Robert J. "Joe" Gougar

Robert J. "Joe" Gougar

Feb 17, 2017

Robert Joseph "Joe" Gougar passed away peacefully on Friday, February 17, at the age of 90. He was born June 4, 1926 in Joliet, IL. Joe graduated from Joliet Township High School, class of 1944, and was the third generation to operate the Gougar family farm throughout his entire adult life. He was an avid fan of local high school...

Della "Louise" Boltz

Della "Louise" Boltz

Feb 16, 2017

DELLA "LOUISE" BOLTZ (CARMONY) Age 78, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, February 16th, 2017 at her home in New Lenox. Louise is survived by her loving family, her husband of 59 years, Donald Boltz, children, Robin (Richard) Suhs, Darryl (Kim) Boltz, Veda Carmony, Cheri (Laurie Roxworthy) Boltz, brother, Raymond (Barbara) Carmony, grandchildren, Katy (Deveraux) Taylor, Brandon Boltz, Heather Boltz,...

Charles A. Mccallen

Charles A. Mccallen

Feb 14, 2017

Charles A. McCallen 83, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017 at Symphony of Joliet. Charles was born in Watson Township (Effingham), IL to the late Lloyd A. and Mildred S. (nee Tedrick) McCallen. Loving father of the late Charles (in infancy), Mary (Ted) Tonelli, Thomas C. McCallen, Cynthia J. McCallen, and Donald (Elaine) McCallen; cherished grandfather of Jamie (Corey) Bruff,...

Geraldine J. Ludolph

Geraldine J. Ludolph

Feb 13, 2017

Geraldine J. Ludolph (nee Woycheese) Age 82, resident of Orland Park, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017. Beloved wife of the late George Ludolph Jr.; loving mother of John (Diane) Ludolph, Alan (Juli Stutz) Ludolph, Brian (Ann) Ludolph and the late George Ludolph III; dearest sister of Jan (Doug) Watson and Jack (Patricia) Woycheese; cherished grandmother...

Mrs. Laura L. Phelps

Mrs. Laura L. Phelps

Feb 12, 2017

Laura L. Phelps (nee Jacob) 62, of Manteno, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Beloved wife of David A. Phelps; loving daughter of Robert Jacob and the late Shirley Jacob (Bennett); devoted mother of Andy (Tammy) Forsythe and Bryan (Rachel) Forsythe; and dear step-mother of David R. Phelps and Angela Phelps; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth Phelps; treasured sister...

Mario  Sr. Sanchez

Mario Sr. Sanchez

Feb 12, 2017

Mario Sanchez Sr. Age 59, of Frankfort formerly of Plymouth Indiana. Loving husband of Gabriela (nee Gonzalez); beloved father of Sandra Sanchez and the late Mario Sanchez Jr.; dearest grandfather of Alexis, Sophia, Mario and Maverick. He is also survived by many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. Mario played in many indoor and outdoor Soccer Leagues. Family will receive friends...

Ethel M. Esgar

Ethel M. Esgar

Feb 11, 2017

ETHEL M. ESGAR (GAENZLE) Age 93, of Plainfield passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2017 at Symphony of Joliet in Joliet. Ethel is survived by her loving family, daughter, Patricia Esgar, granddaughter, Corryn (Curtis) Sineath, one great grandchild on the way and numerous nieces and nephews. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Sarah Gaenzle (Fasig), husband, William...

Mrs. Carol A. Stirzen

Mrs. Carol A. Stirzen

Feb 11, 2017

Carol A. Stirzen (Licina) Age 74, of New Lenox, formerly of Flossmoor, passed away Saturday, February 11th, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert Stirzen; loving mother of Michele (Ben) Burgio and Michael (Michelle) Paukstis; cherished grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Ryan, Maxwell, Cooper, Claudia, and Joyanna; and great-grandmother of Savannah; dear sister of Philip Licina. She was preceded in death by her...

Lois N. Kelly

Lois N. Kelly

Feb 10, 2017

Lois N. Kelly 86, of Joliet, passed away Friday, February 10, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family at her side. Lois was born in Joliet to the late Arthur and Hulda (nee Nelson) Larson. Loving mother of Kirk (Christine) Kelly of Manhattan, IL, Keith (Jeanne) Kelly of Bass Lake, IN, and Karen Kelly of Joliet, IL;...

Wayne Bracken

Wayne Bracken

Feb 10, 2017

Wayne Bracken Age 75, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, February 10. 2017. Loving husband of Carol (nee Franson); beloved father of Sherri (David Kandow) Bracken and Sheila (Chad) Vaughn; dearest brother of the late Edith Travis, Joyce (late Don) Norton, Faye Bowers and Doug (Ronni) Bracken; proud grandfather of Alyssa Kandow, Griffin Vaughn and Owen Vaughn;...

Terry L. Patton

Terry L. Patton

Feb 10, 2017

Terry L. Patton (nee Woolard), age 67, resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2017 with her family by her side. Terry is survived by her devoted husband of 47 years, Bill Patton; loving children Kimberly (Scott) Senffner and Christine Patton (Brian Palmer); grandchildren Cassie (Colton), Ryan, Mya, and Baylee; great-grandchildren Olivia and Ryder; her sister Randy...