Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Thomas J. Quinn

Thomas J. Quinn

July 22, 2017

Thomas J. Quinn age 50, of Lombard formerly of Glenwood, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017. He is survived by his loving family; parents James and Ellen (Goldrick) Quinn; sister Carolyn (Stefan) Quinn- Sapper and nephews Ethan and Ryan. He was preceded in death by his grandparents James and Agnella Goldrick and Thomas and Marcella Quinn. He was an...

Michael R. Jansto

Michael R. Jansto

July 22, 2017

Michael R. Jansto 21, of Tinley Park, formerly of Homer Glen passed away unexpectedly, July 22, 2017 at his home. Michael was born in Joliet to Leslie J. and Katherine A. (nee Heddins) Jansto. Beloved brother of John Jansto, Tony (Kim) Jansto, Tina (Joe) Dewier, and Lyndsey (fiancé Jon Sitkowski) Hartman; cherished grandson of Roy Heddins, Pat J. and Richard...

Travis Bray

Travis Bray

July 22, 2017

Travis Bray, age 26, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 22.2017. Beloved son of Laurie (Bray) Orlowski and the late Roy Ralson; step son of Rich Orlowski; loving brother of Ethan; grandson of the late Earl (Alice) Bray, the late Joseph Mihaljevic, the late Ruth Creighton and the late Alexander (Veronica) Orlowski; loving nephew of many aunts and uncles, dear...

Mr. William "Bill" Kramer

Mr. William "Bill" Kramer

July 18, 2017

William Edward "Bill" Kramer of Lockport, IL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends on Tuesday, July 18, 2017, at the age of 60. Bill was born on August 8, 1956, to the late William and late Marilyn Kramer. He graduated from Lockport Township High School in 1974 and remained a lifelong Lockport resident. Bill married the love of...

Edwin "Ted" G. Woodcock,  Jr.

Edwin "Ted" G. Woodcock, Jr.

July 18, 2017

EDWIN "TED" G. WOODCOCK, JR. Age 64, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at his home in Marseilles. Ted is survived by his loving family, father, Edwin Woodcock, Sr., son, Adam (Harmony) Woodcock, former wife, Patricia Woodcock, siblings, Marcy (Rich) Simon, Marvis Hanbaum, grandsons, Logan Woodcock, Maxwell Woodcock and several nieces and nephews. Ted was preceded in death by his...

Carol L. Armstrong

Carol L. Armstrong

July 15, 2017

Carol L. Armstrong, age 69, of Matteson formerly of Hoopeston, passed away, on Saturday, July 15, 2017. She is survived by her loving family; significant other Garry Manes; children Richard "Phillip" Massenburg and Angel (Lee) Clifton. She was preceded in death by her husband Sam Armstrong; parents Richard and Maxine (Jessup) Spriggs, Sr. and a brother Rick Spriggs. Family will...

Mr. Karl T. Blank

Mr. Karl T. Blank

July 14, 2017

Karl T. Blank Age 97, a resident of Lockport, born and raised in Garfield Ridge, Chicago, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Annamae (Wantrobski); loving father of Karl III (late Gilda) Blank and Carol (Scott) Szybilski; cherished grandfather of David Szybilski, Susan Blank, Robert Szybilski, and Michael Szybilski; also survived by numerous nieces and...

Michael R. Bement,  Sr.

Michael R. Bement, Sr.

July 14, 2017

MICHAEL R. BEMENT, SR. Michael Richard Bement Sr., "Mickey", passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 at the Joliet Area Hospice House surrounded by family. Mickey was 75 years old. His family will miss him deeply. Mickey was born August 25, 1941 in Chicago Heights. He was married to Sue Ann (nee DeLuca) for 52 years. Mickey was educated in Chicago...

Wilma C. Schuricht

Wilma C. Schuricht

July 13, 2017

Wilma C. Schuricht, age 93, of Tinley Park, formerly of Crown Point, IN and Matteson, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2017. Loving wife of the late Edwin Schuricht; beloved mother of John (late Kathy) Schuricht and Jean Bentley; dearest grandmother of John Schuricht, Jr. and great grandmother of 2. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Crown...

Curt Goldsmith

Curt Goldsmith

July 12, 2017

Curt Goldsmith Sheldon Curtis Goldsmith, 63 of New Lenox, formerly of Harvey, IL passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Fountain, MI. Curt was born in Blue Island to the late Sheldon and Joyce (nee Sells) Goldsmith. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Carlson); loving father of Stacy (Edward) Ludwig and Robbie Goldsmith; cherished grandfather (GAKA) of Brooklynn and...

Edward F. Russell

Edward F. Russell

July 9, 2017

Edward F. Russell 72, of New Lenox formerly of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017. Loving husband of Linda Fitzpatrick-Russell (Thompson) ; beloved stepfather of Timothy Fitzpatrick and Shannon (Dave) Lykowski; dearest son of the late Francis and Katherine (Devlin) Russell; fond brother of J. Kevin (Robin) Russell, Maureen Russell and Patricia (late Pete) Neff; cherished grandfather of...

Lee R. Rincker

Lee R. Rincker

July 5, 2017

Lee Roy Rincker, age 71, passed away, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Frankfort, IL 0n July 5, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 49 ½ years, Joanne L. (Watson) Rincker, his daughter, Rebecca & (husband) Thomas Davidsmeier of Saint Charles, IL, and his son, Brian & (wife) Meg Rincker of Frankfort, IL. He is...

James N. Weber

James N. Weber

July 5, 2017

JAMES N. WEBER Age 88, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. James is survived by his loving family, children, J. Grant (Mary Alice) Weber, Vicki Marchant, Linda (Leonard) Chigi, siblings, Ann Ellen Langford, Patricia Parsley, Dorothy Weber, grandchildren, Keith (Anna) Marchant, Michelle (Thomas) Chibucos, Robin (James) Fitch, Daniel (Shannon) Chigi, Nicole...

Robert G. Novy

Robert G. Novy

July 4, 2017

Robert G. Novy Born June 28, 1948 went home to be with Jesus on July 4, 2017. He grew up in Westchester, IL. Retired Captain of the LaGrange Fire Department. Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Joiner) for 40 years. Loving stepfather to Deb, Ray, Sally, and Sue, whom he called his own. Grandfather to Adam (Barb), Amy (Tracy), Andrew (Aimee),...

David A. Kasper

David A. Kasper

July 2, 2017

David A. Kasper 62, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. David was born in Bridgeport to the late Kenneth and Vivian (nee Lavan) Kasper. Beloved husband of Darlene (nee Morow); loving father of Danielle (fiancé Daniel Genis) and Desirae (fiancé Ryan Jessen); cherished son of Ida Kasper; dear brother of Linda (Richard)...

Paul D. Hawksworth Jr.

Paul D. Hawksworth Jr.

July 2, 2017

PAUL D. HAWKSWORTH, JR Age 83, of Mokena, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Paul is survived by his loving family, children, David (Susan) Hawksworth, Suzette Diaz, Michael (Kelly) Hawksworth, Jim (Brenda) Hawksworth; grandchildren, Michelle Hawksworth, Megan Hawksworth, Isabel Diaz, Carly Hawksworth, Abby Hawksworth, Marissa Diaz, Jimmy Hawksworth, Paul Hawksworth IV, sister,...

Mr. Robert Marquez

Mr. Robert Marquez

July 1, 2017

Robert Marquez Age 90, lifelong resident of Lockport, IL., passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center of Joliet. Robert was born on August 30, 1926 to the late Pedro and Cora Marquez (Giddens). Robert is survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law Dolores Marquez. He was preceded in death by his siblings, late Kenneth...

Joseph Anthony Stack

Joseph Anthony Stack

July 1, 2017

Joseph Anthony Stack Age 91, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, was born into eternity on Saturday, July 1, 2017. Treasured husband of Sylvia Stack (Welenc) for 70 years; loving father of Daniel (Kim) Stack, Susan Newman, Diane (Donald) Daum, Robert (Ranee) Stack, Barbara Ferry and Lawrence (Lynn) Stack. He is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and...

Travis L. Hogan

Travis L. Hogan

June 30, 2017

Travis Louis Hogan Age 34, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. Beloved husband of Anna Hansen; loving son of Jim and Vickie Hogan (Laffin); cherished brother of Cassie (Adam) Eskew, Buck Hogan, and Alicia Klotzke; treasured grandson of Joanne and Warren "Sony" Laffin; also survived by his beloved pets Lola and Lucy; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Theodore "Ted" A. Harris

Theodore "Ted" A. Harris

June 29, 2017

Theodore "Ted" A. Harris 78, of Frankfort formerly of Palos Hills and Chicago, passed away on Thursday, June 29th, 2017. Loving husband of Sally Harris; beloved father of George (Linda) Harris and Kathleen (Frank) Mungo; dearest son of the late Arthur and Vera (Manseau) Harris; cherished grandfather of Jeremy Harris, Nicole Harris, Ava Mungo and Frank Theodore Mungo; fond nephew...