Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

James M. Rossi

James M. Rossi

September 11, 2017

James M. Rossi Age 70, of Boynton Beach Florida, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2017. James was born in Indiana. Beloved husband of Pam (nee Warzynski) of Boynton Beach Florida; loving father of Dominic (Kim) Rossi, and James A. (Malinda) Rossi, cherished grandfather of Brittany (Mark), Alyssa, Will, and Faye; dear brother of Al Rossi, and Florence (Chuck) Valentine;...

Victor J. Seitz

Victor J. Seitz

September 10, 2017

Victor J. Seitz 72, of Olympia Fields formerly of Monee, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017 at Advocate South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. Victor was born in Chicago to the late Carl A. and Ann G. (nee Leas) Seitz. Father of Diane L. Lejman, Cherie Seitz, and Tiffany (Nick) Blakley; grandfather of 5; brother of Bob (Kay) Seitz, Virginia...

Gene R. Krohn

Gene R. Krohn

September 10, 2017

Gene R. Krohn Born August 23, 1927 at St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island passed away peacefully at age 90 on September 10, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Helen (nee Riemer), four adult children Jane (Paul) Majewski, Susan (Michael) Kunce, JoAnn (John) Kneynsberg, and Gary R. (Mary Fran nee Blum) Krohn. Also survived by 11...

Robert "Bobby" Feigel

Robert "Bobby" Feigel

September 9, 2017

Robert "Bobby" H. Feigel Age 25 of Chicago formerly of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 9, 2017. Robert is survived by his loving family, parents Richard and Rebecca (Clontz) Feigel of Frankfort and a sister Amber (Ben) Kenis of Tinley Park. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Robert was a graduate of Lincoln-Way...

Howard E. Teeter,  Sr.

Howard E. Teeter, Sr.

September 9, 2017

Howard E. Teeter, Sr. Age 86, of New Lenox formerly of Midlothian passed away on Saturday, September 9th, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of Marlene (Oostman) Teeter; beloved father of Howard (Stacy) Teeter, Jr., James (Susanne) Teeter; dearest brother of the late Gordon (Dorothy) Teeter, late Earl (Alice) Teeter, Keith Teeter, Joyce (late...

Mrs. Donna R. Rodeghero

Mrs. Donna R. Rodeghero

September 9, 2017

Donna R. Rodeghero (Dickinson) Age 87, a resident of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2017 after 14 years of a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Beloved wife of 68 years to William Rodeghero; loving mother of the Very Rev. Jeffery Rodeghero, and the late Dale (Janet) Rodeghero; cherished grandmother of Rachel (Bill) Nichols, Jessica Burke, and Sarah Dale...

Gabriella M. Rueda

Gabriella M. Rueda

September 7, 2017

Gabriella M. Rueda Age 22, a resident of West Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 7, 2017. Cherished daughter of Javier (Paola) Rueda and Luanna Realivasquez; beloved granddaughter of Oswaldo (Sonia) Realivasquez and Angelica Perez and the late Gloria Diaz; loving sister of Gloria Rueda, Francisko Munoz-Rueda, Sabian Rueda, and Ari Rueda; dear niece of Hector Pita, Saul Cavazos,...

Timothy J. Keane Jr.

Timothy J. Keane Jr.

September 5, 2017

TIMOTHY J. KEANE, JR. Age 74 of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, September 5th, 2017 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Timothy is survived by his loving family, wife, Michelle "Shelley" Keane (Markey), children, Timothy (Kiki) J. Keane III, Tracy Keane, Teri Keane, Trent Keane, Carly Smith, Jack Keane, brother, Jerry Keane, grandchildren, Collin Keane, Anthony Ayers and Patrick...

Robert C. Vani

Robert C. Vani

September 3, 2017

ROBERT C. VANI Age 81, passed away on Sunday, September 3rd, 2017 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Robert is survived by his loving family, sons, Steve (Beth) Vani, Bob Vani, siblings, Ivy Terricina, Mari Ann (Robert) Larson, grandchildren, Michael Vani, Gianna Vani, Grace Vani and Olivia Vani. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, James & Mary Vani...

Andrew M. "Butch" Willner

Andrew M. "Butch" Willner

September 1, 2017

Andrew M. "Butch" Willner 65, of Homer Glen formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Friday, September 1, 2017. Butch was born in Evergreen Park to the late Anthony and Margaret (nee Leahy) Willner. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Sedorook); loving father of Michael (Christina), Christine (Brian) Wasson, and Sandra (Bradley) Michalak; devoted grandfather of Leah, Nicholas, Andrew, Mikey, Brandon,...

Eleanor K. Schroeder

Eleanor K. Schroeder

September 1, 2017

ELEANOR K. SCHROEDER (WEST) Age 91, of Orland Park, passed away Friday, September 1st, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Eleanor is survived by her loving family, children, Dan (Karen) Schroeder, Donna Smith, David Schroeder, Diane Dingles, Denis (Patti) Schroeder, Dean (Denise) Schroeder, Debra (John) Kuypers, grandchildren, Jill (Jeff), Beth (Rob), Brian (Jenny), Jason (Terri), Mark...

Donna Jean Longino

Donna Jean Longino

August 30, 2017

Donna Jean Longino (Swanson) Age 84 of Frankfort formerly of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, August 30th, 2017. Donna is survived by her loving family, husband George Longino; children Georgette (Kevin) Lane, Andrea (Ricky) Spring, Karen Longino, Eric (Debra) Longino and Kurt (Marcia) Longino; grandchildren Shanna Longino, Nicholas Perritano, Sean Lane, Joshua Longino, Jessica (Andrew) Jackson, Ashley (Adam) Stickels, Jeremy...

Rosemary Segiet

Rosemary Segiet

August 30, 2017

ROSEMARY SEGIET (STRZYCKI) Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, August 30th, 2017 at her home in New Lenox. Rosemary is survived by her loving family, sons, Jerry (Sue) Segiet, Gary Segiet, grandchildren, Alissa Segiet, Chris Segiet and nephew J.M. Watts. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Rose Strzycki (Matuszyk), husband, Jerome M. Segiet, siblings,...

Irene F. Fay

Irene F. Fay

August 28, 2017

Irene F. Fay (nee Zadylak) 97, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn and Markham passed away, August 28, 2017. She is survived by her loving daughter Nancy (Wayne) Palmquist; dear granddaughter Lynn Palmquist; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Vincent and Sophia (nee Tokarz) Zadylak, her husband Harold W. Fay, her son...

Christopher R. Decesare

Christopher R. Decesare

August 23, 2017

Christopher R. DeCesare Age 30, of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2017. Christopher is survived by his loving family; parents Michael and Christine (Worth) DeCesare Sr.; brothers Robert (Tracy) DeCesare and Michael (Christina) DeCesare Jr.; sister Taylor DeCesare; grandparents Robert and Marie Worth; nieces and nephews Kaylie, Carmella, Keaton, Vincenzo and Penelope, also many aunts, uncles and cousins....

Michael J. Gradl,  Sr.

Michael J. Gradl, Sr.

August 22, 2017

Michael John Gradl, Sr. Age 77, of Homer Glen, formerly of Country Club Hills and the Brainard area of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. Michael is survived by his loving family; wife Kathleen Gradl (Kelley); children Donna (Antonio) Romano, Michael J. Gradl, Jr., Kami (Michael) Westberg, David (Brenda) Gradl,...

Janet R. Schade

Janet R. Schade

August 21, 2017

Janet R. Schade (nee Napoli) Age 84 of Blue Island, passed away on Monday, August 21 2017 peacefully at home. Janet was born in Harvey, Illinois to the late Frank and Edna Napoli; beloved wife of the late Paul H. Schade; loving mother of Steve (Julie); cherished grandmother of Steve Jr., Rachel (Mike) Williamson and Vincent; adored great-grandmother of Ben...

Sally A. Voigt

Sally A. Voigt

August 21, 2017

SALLY A. VOIGT (WALLACE) Age 77, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, August 21st, 2017 at her home in New Lenox. Sally is survived by her loving family, husband, Jerry Voigt, children, Michael Voigt, Linnea (Bob) Jamski, sister, Bonnie (Paul) Lowe, grandchildren, Tyler (Christa) Voigt, Brett Voigt, Chelsea (Dave) Stiles, Alice Solon, Eden Voigt, Eli Voigt and Arianna Jamski. Sally...

Rita M. Zacharias

Rita M. Zacharias

August 21, 2017

RITA M. ZACHARIAS (DAYNER) Age 83, of Lockport, passed away Monday, August 21st, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Rita is survived by her loving family, children, Kathryn (James) Andrejko, Edward A. (Patty) Zacharias, James (Cheryl) Zacharias, brother, Robert (Evonne) Dayner, grandchildren, Michael Andrejko, Matthew Andrejko, Jake Zacharias, Andrew Zacharias and several nieces and nephews. Rita was preceded...

Martha E. Hearn

Martha E. Hearn

August 18, 2017

Martha E. Hearn (nee Neighbors) 75, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017 at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab in Joliet. Martha was born in Houston County, Tennessee to the late Dewitt T. and Bonnie M. (nee Maynard) Neighbors. Beloved wife of the late Harry R. Hearn; loving mother of Patty Wetzel and Randy (fiancée Nancy Martella) Hearn; cherished...