Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. Edward A. Brink

Mr. Edward A. Brink

Feb 10, 2017

Edward A. Brink Age 81, resident of Mokena, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017. Loving husband of Ann (nee Henderson); loving father of Sue Wilkins, Bradley E. Brink and Jeffrey A. Brink; cherished grandfather of Justin (Megg) Wilkins, Rachel (Brandon) Briones, Danielle (Jon) Novack, Alexa Ramirez, Morgan Brink, and Abby Brink; and great-grandfather of Kaden and Emmie. He was...

Inez Dite

Inez Dite

Feb 9, 2017

Inez Dite (nee Boudreau) 94, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017 at her daughter's home where she had resided for the last nine years. Inez was born February 5, 1923 in Manteno, to the late Joseph and Nora (nee LeRoy) Boudreau. Loving mother of Butch (Sue) Dite of New Lenox, Dianna (Dan) Heseltine of Joliet, and Sandra Gorney...

Mrs. Martha I. Murray

Mrs. Martha I. Murray

Feb 8, 2017

Martha I. Murray Age 77, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Beloved wife of James Murray; loving mother of Rick Clement, Mark Clement, Lisa (Randy) Owens, and Diana Nudo; cherished grandmother of Cassandra Clement, Kelli Clement, Ann Marie Bates, Dominick Zmuco, George Nudo and Carmen Nudo; and great-grandmother of Xayla Olsen, Brayden Mastea, and Grayson Bates; dear...

Dolores "Dee Dee" Surma-Petralia

Dolores "Dee Dee" Surma-Petralia

Feb 7, 2017

Dolores "Dee Dee" Surma - Petralia (Maher) Age 84 of Frankfort formerly of New Lenox and Worth, passed away on Tuesday, February 7. 2017. Loving wife of Bobby Petralia and the late Joseph Surma; beloved mother of Gerry (Marilu) Surma, Cathy (Joseph CPD) Tyrcha, Sheryl (Charles) Cronin, Louise (Tom) Tabisz, John (Dawn) Surma,Kathi (Chuck) Livingston, Debbie (Larry) Olson and Glenn...

Mr. Michael W. Erickson

Mr. Michael W. Erickson

Feb 7, 2017

Michael W. Erickson Age 69, resident of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Beloved husband of Claudia (nee Whitmarsh); loving father of Denise (Raymond) Esposito, Adam (Victoria) Erickson, and Jeffery (Bobbie) Whitmarsh; cherished grandfather of Cody, Jacob, Courtney, Hunter, Emily, Raymond, Aurora, and Tony; also survived by numerous nieces & nephews; fond brother of Karl (Margaret) Erickson....

Sherri T. Skentzos

Sherri T. Skentzos

Feb 5, 2017

Sherri T. Skentzos 49, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. Beloved wife of Nick Skentzos; dearest mother of Nicholas and Vincent Skentzos; loving daughter of Agnes (Jerry) Spero; cherished sister of Fred (Diana) Ciocci, Dena Ciocci Perillo, Chris Spero, Vince (Kelly) Ciocci and Dominic Ciocci; dear step daughter of Rosemarie "Chickie" Ciocci. She was...

Mr. Joseph C. Smego

Mr. Joseph C. Smego

Feb 5, 2017

Joseph C. Smego JOSEPH CHARLES SMEGO (Joe) 98, formally of Green Garden Township passed away Sunday February 5, 2017. Devoted husband of Kay Smego (nee Linden) for 72 loving years. Was employed as Railroad engineer at the E.J.&E. Railroad in Joliet for 49 years and retired proud Farmer in Green Garden Township for 56 years. Loving father of Susan (Daniel)...

Ludovico "Rico" Bongiovanni

Ludovico "Rico" Bongiovanni

Feb 5, 2017

Bongiovanni, Ludovico "Rico" age 70 of Mokena; beloved of Connie Sowa; fond son of the late Ignazia (nee Caldara) and Giuseppe; dearest brother of Josephine (Bill) Savarino, the late Luigia (the late John) Marino and the late Vincenzo (Josephine); dearest uncle of Alfonzo (Maureen) Marino, Santa (David) Jermolowicz, Josie (Eric) Schmidt, Nancy (Barry) McDonald, Joseph (Tina) Bongiovanni; loving uncle and...

Terri L. Rossi

Terri L. Rossi

Feb 4, 2017

TERRI L. ROSSI (WILSON) Age 63 of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, February 4th 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Terri is survived by her loving family, husband, Raymond "Ray" Rossi, children, Amanda (Michael) Marshall, Brandon (Kristin) Rossi, Carmen Rossi, Drake Rossi, siblings, Sharon (Dave) Pavletich, Floyd (Patti) Wilson, Scott (Jane) Wilson, grandchildren, Brock Marshall, Chase...

Alfred A. Vorreyer

Alfred A. Vorreyer

Feb 4, 2017

Alfred A. Vorreyer It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfred Andrew Vorreyer on February 4, 2017. He lived in New Lenox IL and formerly Cicero IL. He was born on 7-14-1930 in Chicago, and is predeceased by his father Alfred, his mother Violet (Jasinski), and his brother Richard. Al was married to Elaine (Rudman) for...

Lawrence "Bosco" Bebej

Lawrence "Bosco" Bebej

Feb 4, 2017

LAWRENCE "BOSCO" BEBEJ Age 66, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, February 4th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Sue Bebej (Richie), children, Jennifer (Ray) Mazeika, Jeff (Christy) Bebej, Melissa (Ed) Kuzia, siblings, Thomas (Bernie) Bebej, Judi (Gary) Harold, Papa of Catherine Mazeika, Jacob Mazeika, Brett Bebej, Kyle Bebej and Kalyn...

Michael M Malec

Michael M Malec

Feb 3, 2017

Michael M. Malec 60, of Mokena, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at Ingalls Hospital, Harvey. Private family services will be held.

Frank J. Slewoski

Frank J. Slewoski

Feb 3, 2017

Frank J. Slewoski 90, of Mokena, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 at home. Frank was born in Chicago to the late Casimir and Susan (nee Przybylski) Sliwoski. Beloved husband of 69 years of Dolores F. (nee Schmidtke); loving father of Kenneth (Nancy) Slewoski and the late James Slewoski; cherished grandfather of Dan (Jennifer) Slewoski, Nicole (Ben) Anderson, Kate (Jeremy)...

Eileen K. Piper

Eileen K. Piper

Feb 3, 2017

Eileen K. Piper (nee Scherzer) 89, of Orland Park, passed away Friday, February 3, 2017. Eileen was born in Chicago to the late Albert and Anne (nee Flynn) Scherzer. Beloved wife of the late Vernon E. Piper; loving mother of Linda (Bradley) Subler, Vern (Charlene) Piper, the late Diane Piper, Patrick (Paula) Piper, the late Kelly Piper, and Laura (Darryn)...

Margaret E. Gadbois

Margaret E. Gadbois

Feb 2, 2017

MARGARET E. GADBOIS (RESTAINO) Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, February 2nd, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Margaret is survived by her loving family, children, Vicki (Tony) Scott, Rick (Janice) Nordine, Deb (Cliff) Lindhorn, siblings, Lil (Lou) DalSanto, Balbo (June) Restaino, sister-in-law, Mary Restaino, grandchildren, Rich (Devon) Bogda, Rob (Kristy) Bogda, Rus (Trisha) Bogda, Amy...

Florence E. Page

Florence E. Page

Feb 1, 2017

Florence Elizabeth Page (nee Lamprecht) 89, a 53-year resident of New Lenox, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 01, 2017. Florence was born in Hammond, IN on November 2, 1927 to the late August and Katherine (nee Stoeber) Lamprecht. Beloved wife of 68 years of the late Paul Page; loving mother of Robert Allen (Aimee) Page of...

Kathleen A. Doherty

Kathleen A. Doherty

Feb 1, 2017

Kathleen A. Doherty (nee Broda) 60, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 surrounded by her family and friends after a courageous battle with cancer. Kathy was born in Evergreen Park to the late Eugene P. and Patricia A. (nee Smith) Broda. Beloved wife of James M. Doherty; loving mother of Katherine R. Doherty, Elizabeth A, (Matthew) Kurnat, James...

Corinne V. Albert

Corinne V. Albert

Jan 30, 2017

Corinne V. Albert (Gibson) Age 90, formerly of Manteno, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Smith Crossing Assisted Living in Orland Park, IL. Corinne was born in Beckemeyer, IL, was raised in Gary, IN, and lived most of her adult life in Dolton, IL and Manteno, IL. Corinne is survived by her loving family; children, Janel Johnson, David (Cindy)...

James W. Lenzie

James W. Lenzie

Jan 30, 2017

James W. Lenzie 80, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital. Jim was born in LaGrange, IL to the late Marshall and Doris (nee Grey) Lenzie. Beloved husband of Rosemary (nee Clark); loving father of Vicki Lenzie, James Lenzie, Sherri (the late Terry) Lenzie, Tony (Linda) Lenzie, Michelle Lenzie and Gina Lenzie; cherished grandfather...

Mr. Lester B. Lingle

Mr. Lester B. Lingle

Jan 29, 2017

Lester B. Lingle Age 88, a resident of Kell, IL., formerly of Mokena, IL., passed away on January 29, 2017. Beloved husband of Sandra Faye (nee Bass); loving father of Timothy L. (Amy) Lingle of Thompsonville, IL., Teddy W. (Kathy) Lingle of Manhattan, IL., and Tracey L. Lingle of New Lenox, IL.; cherished grandfather of Brandon (Kristen), Christopher (Tiffany), Jeremy...