Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. Andrew Cronholm

Mr. Andrew Cronholm

March 28, 2017

Andrew R. Cronholm Age 94, of Shorewood, formerly of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ellen (Conroy); loving father of Karen (late Joseph) Voudrie, Kathy (late John Paul) Jones, Thomas (Janice) Cronholm, Kim Wrona, late Patti Jo Cronholm, and Beth (Steven) Trubich; cherished grandfather of Ann (Mitch) Foultz, Scott (Kim) Voudrie, Steve...

Judy K Wilmsen

Judy K Wilmsen

March 28, 2017

JUDY K. WILMSEN (KASTMAN) Age 80, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 in Bonita Springs, FL. Judy is survived by her loving family, children, Holly (Joe) Kalina, Susan Peters, Joel (James Pitcher) Wilmsen, sister-in-law, Barbara Kastman, grandchildren, Christopher (Laura) Kalina, Joelle (Joe) Lucas, Jason Kalina and seven great grandchildren. Judy was preceded in death by her parents,...

Dennis L Hocker

Dennis L Hocker

March 26, 2017

DENNIS L. HOCKER Age 66, longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, March 26th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Dennis is survived by his loving family, wife, Hope Hocker (Frana), children, Andrea (Bill) Spray, Christopher (Ruth) Hocker, grandchildren, Lexi Spray, Olivia Spray, Elaina Spray, Mitchell Hocker, Owen Hocker and Adam Hocker. Dennis was preceded in...

Patricia K. Mcgeoghegan

Patricia K. Mcgeoghegan

March 26, 2017

Patricia K. McGeoghegan (nee Lorigan) 90, formerly of Palos Hills, passed away March 26, 2017 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Patricia was born in Chicago to the late Patrick and Katherine (nee McGee) Lorigan. Beloved wife of the late Michael H. McGeoghegan; loving mother of Kathleen McGeoghegan; cherished grandmother of Kristine and Kerry; dear sister of the late Patrick...

Mr. Paul G. Coughlin

Mr. Paul G. Coughlin

March 25, 2017

Paul G. Coughlin Age 60, of New Lenox, passed away March 25, 2017, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Peg (Dwyer); loving father of Christopher (Sarah) Coughlin, Benjamin (Tara) Coughlin, Rebecca (Nick) Dominy, and Emily (fiancé Nick McCombs) Coughlin; cherished grandfather of Finnegan Duane and Bastian Paul Coughlin; dear brother of Larry (Nancy) Coughlin, Jack (Kathy)...

Jack Fisher

Jack Fisher

March 24, 2017

Jack Fisher 88, of New Lenox, passed away March 24, 2017. Beloved husband of Lana (Warszona); loving father of Cheryl "Cheri" Carter, Jackie (Jeff) Gulledge, and John Fisher; cherished grandfather of Austin, Skye, Ryan, Kaylie, and Becky; and great-grandfather of 2; dear brother of Janet, Lloyd, and the late Jim; also survived by his brother-in-law's, sister-in-law's, and numerous nieces, nephews,...

Andrew J. Malito

Andrew J. Malito

March 22, 2017

Andrew J. Malito Age 73 of Orland Park formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, March 22 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital. Andrew is survived by his loving family, wife Geraldine (Kocolowski) Malito; sons Paul (Melissa) Malito, Anthony (Cindy) Malito and Michael (Jennifer) Malito; sister Roberta (Henry) Johnson; grandchildren Michelle. Christine, Lauren, Paul Jr., Hailey, Joey and Katelyn; also many...

Mr. Danny J. Kladis

Mr. Danny J. Kladis

March 22, 2017

Danny J. Kladis 60, of New Lenox, passed away March 22, 2017 at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Danny was born in Chicago to the late Danny and Mary Jean (nee Allen) Kladis. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Starr); loving father of Holly Ann Kladis and Nicolle (Justin) Marchio; dear brother of the late George (the late Donna Jean) Kladis, Joanne...

Johannes C. Lichtenfeld

Johannes C. Lichtenfeld

March 20, 2017

Johannes "Hans" Carl Lichtenfeld, 82, of Frankfort, Illinois passed away peacefully with family by his side in West Palm Beach, Florida on March 20, 2017. Hans was born in Hamburg, Germany, March 24, 1934, to Johannes and Annie (Schrader) Lichtenfeld. He was the eldest of 10 children. He immigrated to the United States in 1955 and settled into the Chicago...

Mr. Leonard L. Alfano,  Jr.

Mr. Leonard L. Alfano, Jr.

March 19, 2017

Leonard L. Alfano Jr. Age 71 of South Chicago Heights, passed away on Sunday, March 19th 2017. Loving father of Jeffrey (Kimberly) Alfano and Jennifer (Jack) Mecher; cherished grandfather of Jordyn, Jacob, and Christine; dear brother of Rosemary Durnavich, Paula Wishba, Diane Swearingen, and Paul Alfano. He was preceded in death by his parents Leonard Alfano Sr., and Mary Louise...

James F. Anderson

James F. Anderson

March 19, 2017

James F. Anderson, age 75, a lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 19, 2017. Survived by his caregiver and beloved wife of 55 years, Lori (nee Ambrosini); Loving father of Janice (Brad) Carpentier, David (Nicki) Anderson, and Kathy (Bill) Lindemann; cherished popie of Nathan (Nikki) , Zach, Katelynn(Joseph), Josh, Luke, Nick,...

Francis "Frank" J. Dymek,  Jr.

Francis "Frank" J. Dymek, Jr.

March 18, 2017

FRANCIS "FRANK" J. DYMEK, JR. Age 82, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Frank is survived by his loving family, wife, Shirley Dymek (Nagel) children, Linda Ammons, Sandra (Greg) Petrovic, sister, Lilly Ann Dymek, grandchildren, Adam (Betsy) Petrovic, Kelly (Pablo Bellorin) Ammons, Kasey Ammons, Kaul Ammons, great grandchildren, Andrew Petrovic, Lucy...

Dorothy Scialabba

Dorothy Scialabba

March 17, 2017

Dorothy Scialabba (nee Freeberg) 82, late of Lockport, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at her home. Dorothy was born in Chicago to the late Herbert Freeberg and the late Esther (nee Olson) (the late Henry) Bulmer. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Scialabba; loving mother of Joseph (Patsy), the late Margaret, John, Anthony, Helen (Dave) Pawlik, Angela (Bill) Kirnbauer,...

Brenda K. Ferenchik

Brenda K. Ferenchik

March 16, 2017

BRENDA K. FERENCHIK (BROWN) Age 59, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Brenda is survived by her loving family, sons, Robert Ferenchik, David Ferenchik, father, Robert (Virginia) Brown, siblings, Pamela Majewski, Tammy Brown and several nieces & nephews. Brenda was preceded in death by her mother, Shirley Brown (Curry) and...

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...