Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. William R. Keegan

Mr. William R. Keegan

Jan 27, 2017

William R. Keegan Age 61 of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27th, 2017. Devoted husband of Janelle Keegan (nee Myers); loving father of Abigail, Alyssa, Olivia, and Valerie Keegan; beloved son of Maureen Keegan (nee Quirk); dear brother of Terrence (Maureen) Keegan, Dr. Colleen Keegan, and Carolyn (Jim) Bouchard; fond uncle of Alanna and Colleen Keegan, Daniel,...

Jack G. Seibert

Jack G. Seibert

Jan 27, 2017

Jack G. Seibert, age 90 formerly of Homewood passed away January 27, 2017. Loving husband of the late Patricia Seibert; beloved father of Tom (Carole) Seibert and John (Joy) Seibert; cherished grandfather of Jason, Jana (Kristopher Hopper), Christopher (Stephanie), Nicholas (Rachelle), Samuel (Felecia), Emily (Evan), Joseph (Stephanie) and Abigail; proud great grandfather of Rose, Gabriel, Violet, Gavin, Eadric, Sarah, Shane,...

Thaddeus "Ted" C. Malecki,  Jr.

Thaddeus "Ted" C. Malecki, Jr.

Jan 25, 2017

THADDEUS "TED" C. MALECKI, JR. Age 78 of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at his home in Frankfort. Ted is survived by his loving family, wife, Josephine Malecki (Kurek), children, Ted Malecki, Lisa (Michael) Rasmussen, David Malecki, grandchildren, Lauren Rasmussen, Steven Rasmussen, Mariska Malecki, many nieces, nephews and dear pet Cinta. Ted was preceded in death by...

Bessie L. "Betty" Webb

Bessie L. "Betty" Webb

Jan 23, 2017

Bessie Louise "Betty" Webb (nee Arwood) 84, of Joliet, passed away Monday, January 23, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Betty was born in Johnson City, TN to the late Emmanuel B. and Katie Ellen (nee Pilkington) Arwood. Beloved wife of the late Aaron H. Webb; loving mother of James (Dianna) Webb, Kathy (Steven) Wilmsen, Peggy (Thomas) Flaws, Philip...

Helen B. Kuzma

Helen B. Kuzma

Jan 23, 2017

Helen B. Kuzma (nee Vargo) Age 86, a resident of Lockport, IL passed away on January 23, 2017. Loving mother of David Skuta and Debra Skuta-Briddick; cherished grandmother of Jenny and Amy; and great-grandmother of Antonio, Angelo, Angelina, Aubrey, Haisley, and Landon. Helen was preceded in death by her 1st Husband Joseph Skuta and 2nd Husband Eugene Kuzma, her parents...

Marie I. Cook

Marie I. Cook

Jan 22, 2017

MARIE I. COOK (IRWIN) Age 103 of Joliet, former resident of Lockport, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Marie is survived by her nieces, nephews and a host of longtime friends. She was known as an "Aunt" to Ben, James, Alice and Tom Farnsworth, Larry, Frank Dorr, Jr., Susan Darnell, Frank Meyers, Kathleen...

Lea J. Young

Lea J. Young

Jan 19, 2017

Lea J. Young (nee Paul) Age 75, of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017. Loving mother of Ronald and Kenneth Young; cherished grandma of Melissa Huffman and beloved great-grandma of Benjamin and Lillyanna Huffman. Lea enjoyed cooking, and was a movie enthusiast. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox on Sunday,...

Marie L. Bloomquist

Marie L. Bloomquist

Jan 19, 2017

MARIE L. BLOOMQUIST (DION) Age 90, formerly of Lockport, passed away Thursday, January 19th, 2017 at Paradise Park Assisted Living & Memory Care in Fox Lake. Marie was born and raised in Kankakee and then lived in Lockport for 45 years. Marie is survived by her loving family, children, Raymond (Connie) Bloomquist, Jr., Jean (Hollis) Hollenberg, grandchildren, Stacy (Kevin) Larson,...

Stanley "Corky" R. Sikorski

Stanley "Corky" R. Sikorski

Jan 18, 2017

Stanley "Corky" R. Sikorski 78, of Matteson formerly of Hometown, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Beloved husband of Bernadette "Bonnie" (nee Warchol); loving father of Steve (Debbie), Mark and Julie (Stephen) Kamper; cherished grandfather of Ryan, Steve, Christopher, Sam, Hailee and Brooke; dear brother of Marianne (Henry) Kaczor, Andrea (William) Buechel and Ronald (Donna); sister in law of Jackie...

Kurt B. Hischier

Kurt B. Hischier

Jan 17, 2017

Kurt B. Hischier 56, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Kurt was born in Joliet, to James F. and Darlyne P. (nee Cleveland) Hischier. Husband of Jennifer (nee Knechtsberger); loving father of Michael and Christian; dear brother of Jeff (Pam) Hischier and Susan (James) Hornichak; numerous nieces, nephews and many friends also survive. Kurt was a U.S....

Loretta J. Polich

Loretta J. Polich

Jan 15, 2017

LORETTA J. POLICH (KREBS) Age 70, of New Lenox, passed away January 15th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loretta is survived by her loving family, husband, Robert Polich, mother-in-law, Marie Polich, sister-in-law, Jean Krebs, brothers-in-law, James (Twila) Polich, William (Linda) Polich, several nieces, nephews, close cousins and great nieces. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents,...

Mr. Harold "Harry" Otten

Mr. Harold "Harry" Otten

Jan 14, 2017

Harold "Harry" W. Otten Age 77, of Romeoville, formerly of Green Garden Township, Frankfort, IL passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Temenak); loving father of Mark (Anita) Otten, Donna (Nick) Cifonie, Phillip (Jeanie) Otten, Joseph (Susan) Otten, Thomas (Irene) Otten, and Kurt (Linda) Otten; devoted grandfather of 13, and great-grandfather of 8. He was preceded...

Helen Reed

Helen Reed

Jan 14, 2017

Helen Reed (nee Galanopoulos), 96 of Mokena formerly of Dolton, passed away on January 14, 2017. Loving wife of the late Virgil Reed; beloved mother of Bill (Jeanne) Reed; cherished grandmother of the late Anthony Reed and William Reed; dearest sister of the late Jim Galanopoulos, late Pete Galanopoulos, late Angie Van Mershburgen, late Marian Wallerstead and late Kay Wallace....

Bernice B. Kasper

Bernice B. Kasper

Jan 14, 2017

Bernice B. Kasper (nee Bosky) 89, of New Lenox, formerly of Country Club Hills, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; children Karen Slattery, Michael (Robin), Timothy (Kimberly), Jonathan (Cloud); grandchildren Colleen (Andrew) Proffit, Mollie (John) Scott, Kelly Slatery, Erik Kasper, Kristen (Jason) Mann, Ryan (Libby) Kasper, Rebecca (Matthew) Prebble, Joseph Kasper, Alexander Kasper;...

Brett C. Spearing

Brett C. Spearing

Jan 14, 2017

BRETT C. SPEARING Age 46 of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, January 14th 2017 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. Brett is survived by his loving family, wife, Sarah Spearing (Davis), children, Lawson Spearing, Skye Spearing, parents, Jack & Nancy Spearing (Klage), grandmother, Norma Klage, siblings, Ty (Kathy) Spearing, Dirk Spearing, mother & father in-law, Dennis &...

Rudi Aust

Rudi Aust

Jan 13, 2017

Rudi Aust (80), surrounded by family, passed away Friday January 13th, 2017 at Franciscan St. James Health in Olympia Fields Illinois. He is preceded in death by his parents Karl & Gerda, sister Grenada, & daughter-in-law Terry Aust (nee Zollner). Rudi is survived by his wife Beatrice (nee Caraballo), brother Gunter, sons Richard & Edward, five grandchildren (Amy, Maria, Sarah,...

Lois L. Kolmodin

Lois L. Kolmodin

Jan 12, 2017

Lois L. Kolmodin (nee Hallberg) Age 89, lifelong resident of Lockport, IL passed away on January 12, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Hilmer Kolmodin; loving mother of David (Patti) Kolmodin and Donna (Gary) Hiller; cherished grandmother of Lisa Hiller, Kristin Hiller, and Paul Kolmodin; also survived by her sister-in-law Barbara Hallberg. She was preceded in death by her parents...

James G. Srygler,  Sr.

James G. Srygler, Sr.

Jan 12, 2017

James G. Srygler Sr. 85, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his loving family; wife Margaret (nee Hicks) Srygler; children Robert (Nancy) Srygler, James (Cynthia) Srygler Jr. and Debbie (Chris) Carpenter; grandchildren Rob, Steve, Dave (Anolda), Mike and Matt Srygler and Danny Carpenter; great grandchildren Izabela, Brandon...

Geraldine J. "Gerri" Gerlock

Geraldine J. "Gerri" Gerlock

Jan 11, 2017

Geraldine J. "Gerri" Gerlock (nee Halloran) 75, of Punta Gorda, FL, formerly of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Gerri was born in Chicago to the late John and Jennie (nee Carrollo) Halloran. Beloved wife of William J. Gerlock; loving mother of John (Colleen), Jennifer (Don) Booth, Jim (Angelique), and Kevin (Rachael); cherished grandmother...

Mrs. Geraldine B. Winke

Mrs. Geraldine B. Winke

Jan 10, 2017

Geraldine Winke (nee Rambo) Age 84, a resident of South Wilmington, formerly of Lockport, IL. Born February 20, 1932 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Beloved wife of 65 years to Richard Winke; loving mother of Donald Ray Winke, Dennis Reed (Stacy) Winke, Deborah Lynn (late Thomas Webster) Winke, and Dawn Lois (Victor) Huser; cherished...