Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Dorothy Jane Sandlin-Lazich

Dorothy Jane Sandlin-Lazich

March 16, 2017

Dorothy Jane Sandlin Lazich, 87, of Frankfort, Illinois passed away in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 16, 2017. Dorothy was born in Chicago on February 20, 1930 to parents Clarence and Mary (Galambos) Sehnert and lived in the area all her life. Her formal art training was at the Art Institute of Chicago, American Academy of Art, Palette and...

Lynette C. Scheeler

Lynette C. Scheeler

March 15, 2017

Lynette C. Scheeler 61, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital. Lynette was born in Chicago Heights to the late Charles W. and Lenea C. (nee Hermanek) Scheeler. Beloved sister of Lenell "Candy" Scheeler and Laureen C. (David) Dyer; cherished aunt of Taryn Sanders and Kaitlyn Dyer; she is also survived by her best...

Charlene H. Vice

Charlene H. Vice

March 15, 2017

Charlene H. Vice (nee Guilbert) 76, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights. Charlene was born in Chicago to the late William J. and Violet Marie (nee Miller) Guilbert. Beloved wife of the late David M. Vice; loving mother of Ronald (Karen) Vice and Jeffrey (Arlene) Vice; cherished grandmother of David, Ryan,...

Leo Thomas Hogan

Leo Thomas Hogan

March 14, 2017

Leo Thomas Hogan of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Riverdale and Chicago IL, Born August 14, 1925, proud Irishman, passed away March 14, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 68 wonderful years, Irene (Busch), 5 sons Robert, Joseph (Barbara), Michael (Gretchen), William (Barbara), Matthew (Kathy) and his daughter-in-law Jill Krohn (Robert); his 14 grand children Matthew (Tricia), Kelly Stewart...

Dolores Michalek

Dolores Michalek

March 14, 2017

DOLORES MICHALEK (FILAK) Age 88, of Valdosta, GA died peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in the Langdale Hospice House. She was born June 12, 1928 in Joliet, Illinois to the late John and Anna (Kwasniewski) Filak. Before moving to Valdosta, Dolores lived in Lockport, Illinois. Prior to retirement, she worked at Ludwig Grade School, Globe Aircraft and Illinois Pure...

Mr. Alan V. Fink

Mr. Alan V. Fink

March 14, 2017

Alan V. Fink Age 77, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Mary (Janssen); loving father of Mary Christopher (David Blackman), Debbie (Rick) Houda, Tim (Lisa) Fink, and James (Vicky) Fink; cherished grandfather of Nicole, Brandyn, Alan, Skott, Kailah, and Logan; and step-grandfather of Adam, Bethany, and Zoe. Alan retired from the McDonough Street...

Florence M. Nowak

Florence M. Nowak

March 13, 2017

Florence M. Nowak (Wisniewski), age 91 of Frankfort formerly of West Pullman, Midlothian and Posen, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017. Loving wife of the late Edmund; beloved mother of the late Joyce Nelson, Sue Small, Gayle Ellis, Diane Perry and the late Joseph; dearest sister of the late Casmier Wisniewski, late Lillian Wisniewski, Irene Wisniewski and Dolores Wisniewski;...

Patty Litton

Patty Litton

March 13, 2017

PATTY LITTON (FILICICCHIA) Age 61 of Tinley Park, passed away on Monday, March 13th 2017 at Palos Community Hospital. Patty is survived by her loving family, mother, Eileen Filicicchia (Andrews), children, Christina Litton, Michael (Kara) Litton, Nicole (Nicholas) Kelly, siblings, Frank (Kim) Filicicchia, Janet (Paul) Cepican, Mike (Patty) Filicicchia, granddaughter, Cameron Kelly and many nieces and nephews. Patty was preceded...

Mrs. Esther J. Elsen

Mrs. Esther J. Elsen

March 11, 2017

Esther Elsen (Frank) Age 76, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Jerome Elsen; loving mother of Dave (Chris) Elsen, and Denise (Keith) Michalowicz, cherished grandmother of Rebecca, John, Josephine, Annie, Paige; dear sister of Doug (Chris) Frank. Esther was a member of St. Clare DeMontefalco Archconfraternity in Chicago and a member of...

Laura Elizabeth Manikas

Laura Elizabeth Manikas

March 11, 2017

Laura Elizabeth Manikas (Cottrell), age 56, a longtime resident of Lockport and Homer Glen, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her husband and children on Saturday, March 11, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; husband George Manikas; children Stephanie, Emily and George Manikas; brother Bill (Stephanie) Cottrell and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Mr. Jeremy A. Trino

Mr. Jeremy A. Trino

March 10, 2017

Jeremy A. Trino Age 40, a resident of Lockport, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017. Beloved husband of Rachel Trino (Smith); loving father of Stella and Jianna Trino; cherished son of Marsha and Timothy Elsden; dear brother of John (Nicole) Huber and Jade Huber; and fond uncle of Jackson and Tyler Huber. Jeremy was a member of the New...

Concetta Bargiel

Concetta Bargiel

March 9, 2017

CONCETTA BARGIEL (BUONO) Age 94, of Lockport passed away Thursday, March 9th, 2017 at her home in Lockport. Concetta is survived by her loving family, children, Maria (Mark) Redlich Sr., Casimir Bargiel, Richard Bargiel, grandchildren, Michelle Yalovay, Mark Redlich Jr., Benjamin Redlich, Richard Bargiel Jr., great grandchildren, Michael Redlich and Gabrielle Yalovay. Concetta was preceded in death by her parents,...

Irene Ralson

Irene Ralson

March 5, 2017

Irene Ralson (Klepser) Age 70, of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort, passed away Sunday March 5, 2017 . Irene is survived by her loving family, children, David Ralson, Samantha (Robert) Pawlisz, Daniel (Colleen) Ralson and Angelique (Jason) Mazzorana.; siblings Sondra (Paul) Korman, Willard Klepser, Shirley (Michael) Prior, Earl (Leslie) Klepser, and Francis (Neil) Child, ;grandchildren Brooke (Keith) Libner, Daniel Ralson,...

Bruce Williams

Bruce Williams

March 3, 2017

Bruce Williams, age 76, at rest March 3rd; beloved husband of over 50 years of Dorothy nee Kroll; loving father of Mark (Pam) and Rachel; cherished grandpa of Lindsey, Anna, Paige, Brooke and Luke; fond brother of Thomas; also survived by several nieces & nephews. Family and friends will gather on Saturday, March 11th for a Celebration of Life service...

Virginia Tekla Colvin

Virginia Tekla Colvin

March 2, 2017

Virginia Tekla Colvin (Alm) Age 63, of Hoopeston formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Loving wife of the late Patrick Colvin; beloved daughter of the late August and Lucille (Holy) Alm; dearest mother of Janice Colvin, Joseph (Lindita) Colvin and Julie (Brian) Patton; fond sister of the late Raymond (Mary Ferguson) Alm, late William (Patricia) Alm,...

Agnes M. Leonard

Agnes M. Leonard

March 1, 2017

Agnes M. Leonard (nee Moreland) 90, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Symphony of Joliet. Agnes was born in Chicago to the late William and Agnes (nee McClellan). Beloved wife of the late Milton J. Leonard; loving mother of William (Jill) Leonard, Kathy (Gary) Frank, Terrence (JoAnn) Leonard, Janet (Mark) Holan, James (Therese) Leonard, and Kristi...

Maureen A. Mohan

Maureen A. Mohan

February 28, 2017

Maureen A. Mohan (Cissell), age 46 of Kankakee formerly of New Lenox, Country Club Hills and Park Forest, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; children Michael Cissell, Brian Mohan Jr., Brianna (Ryan) Reed and McKenna Mohan; father Charles Cissell; sisters Gail (Randy) Austgen and Michelle (Joseph) Navarro; former husband Brian Mohan Sr....

Carolyn S. Miller

Carolyn S. Miller

February 26, 2017

CAROLYN S. MILLER (PAUL) Age 50 of Crete, passed away suddenly Sunday, February 26th 2017 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey. Carolyn is survived by her loving family, spouse, James Woody, children, KC Miller, Caitlin Woody, parents, William & Judith Paul (Muehring), sister, Cathy (Brian) Myhre, niece, Ciara Myhre, nephew Connor Myhre and many friends and loved ones. Carolyn was...

Mr. William N. Bolker

Mr. William N. Bolker

February 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

February 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...