Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Irene Vanderwall

Irene Vanderwall

June 28, 2017

Irene VanderWall, Passed away June 28th, 2017 Born January 25, 1926 in South Holland Illinois to Hans and Grace (Decker) Wiersma Married to Lawrence Vanderwall on May 7, 1948 Lived in Manteno since 2005 Survived by her loving family; Charles Vanderwall of Coal City Glenn and Pat Vanderwall of New Lenox Grandchildren: Jeffrey Vanderwall Michael & Eva Vanderwall William Vanderwall...

Sharon D. Mcdowell

Sharon D. Mcdowell

June 27, 2017

Sharon D. McDowell (Page) 69, of Alsip, passed away June 27, 2017. Loving wife of the late John "Jack" McDowell; beloved mother of Kim (Jeff) Casper and Heather (Eric) Borrowman; dearest daughter of the late George and Wanda (Pochron) Page; fond sister of Mike Page, late George (Ann) Page and late Patricia (Spud) Baldwin; proud grandmother of Jackson and Lincoln...

Mr. James G. Lally

Mr. James G. Lally

June 24, 2017

James G. Lally James G. Lally, 70, of Frankfort passed away June 24th, 2017. Jim was a Viet Nam Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and was a 40 year member of I.B.E.W. Local 134. He enjoyed golfing and hunting with the Downers Grove Rod & Gun Club, and boating in the Northwoods in WI. He was preceded in...

Leonard R. Banaski

Leonard R. Banaski

June 23, 2017

LEONARD R. BANASKI Age 81, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, June 23rd, 2017 at the Autumn Leaves of Bolingbrook. Leonard is survived by his loving family, children, Debra Mason, Therese (fiancée Gary Bertacchi) Foster, sisters-in-law, Dolly Banaski, Justine Rohan, Janice (Joe) Wenckus, grandchildren, Crista (Jonna Thomas) Mason, Graig (Dave Della Terza) Mason, great grandchildren, Sage, Talon, Mya, River,...

Emily A. Ozimek

Emily A. Ozimek

June 23, 2017

Emily A. Ozimek nee Knizner, age 89 at rest June 23rd; beloved wife of the late Edward "Eddie O"; loving mom of Cindy (late Ken) Serauskis and Debbie (late Leroy "Butch") Molitor; cherished grandmother of Lisa (late Dimitri Kougan) (Ray) Rita, Kenneth (Korlin Serauskis), Martin (Melanie) Serauskis, Lee (Beth) Molitor, Brett (Jennifer) Molitor and Marc (Carrie) Molitor; proud great-grandmother of...

George C. Mccabe

George C. Mccabe

June 22, 2017

George Carlin McCabe Age 90, of Orland Park since 2009, formerly of Flossmoor, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 22, 2017 at Smith Crossing, a senior living community. Beloved husband of Mary Ellen, wedded for 65 years. Loving father of Jane (Jim) Dugan, Anne (the late Bill) Pierce, Tim (Meg) McCabe, the late Marty (Nori) McCabe, Bill (Mary Jo) McCabe and...

Mr. Dennis D. Zimmerman

Mr. Dennis D. Zimmerman

June 22, 2017

Dennis D. Zimmerman, age 57, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017. Beloved son of Jeanie Mae Zimmerman (McCrite) and the late Lowell "Zem" Zimmerman; loving brother of Linda Sluiter and William Frank Zimmerman; dear uncle of Denisa, Gerald, Kevin, Amy, Brian, Courtney, and Stacy. Dennis was an active member of Lighthouse Fellowship Baptist Church, and...

Dorothy Subka

Dorothy Subka

June 22, 2017

DOROTHY SUBKA (SCHULER) Died peacefully at home in Lockport on Thursday, June 22nd, 2017. She was a lifelong resident of Lockport. Preceded in death by her parents William and Nettie Schuler (Couch), a brother, 3 sisters and most recently her husband Frank. She is survived by three children, Robert Startz and Marjorie Otis both of Lockport and Beverly Aiwohi of...

William "Bill" E. Paul

William "Bill" E. Paul

June 21, 2017

WILLIAM "BILL" E. PAUL Age 75 of Crete, passed away Wednesday, June 21st 2017 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Bill is survived by his loving family, wife, Judith Paul (Muehring), daughter, Cathy (Brian) Myhre, son-in-law, James Woody, brother, Charles Paul, sister-in-law, Joanne Paul, brother-in-law, Jerry (Pam) Muehring, grandchildren, KC Miller, Caitlin Woody, Ciara Myhre, Connor Myhre and several...

Ms. Donna M. Olejnik-Kirby

Ms. Donna M. Olejnik-Kirby

June 15, 2017

Donna M. Olejnik-Kirby Age 64, of Orland Park, IL., passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Loving mother of Kaitlyn I. Kirby; cherished sister of Ken (Donna) Olejnik, Tom (Kathi) Olejnik, Joe Olejnik, Steve Olejnik, and the late Larry (Sheila) Olejnik; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Donna attended St. Francis de Sales High school, and graduated from Thornton...

Juanita Marie Castillon

Juanita Marie Castillon

June 14, 2017

Juanita Marie Castillon (Duck) Age 78, of Monee, passed away on Wednesday, June 14 2017, at Beecher Manor Nursing Home. Juanita is survived by her loving family, children Denise (Bruce) Pucel, Michael Castillon, Sr, Michelle (Steve) Hessler and Cesar Castillon, Jr.,; sister Patricia Boring; grandchildren Karriann (Christopher) Longtin, Kristy (Bradley) Feine, Michael Castillon, Jr., Aric Castillon, Constance Castillon, Mary (Connor)...

Patrick A. Keefe

Patrick A. Keefe

June 14, 2017

Patrick A. Keefe 57, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late James P. Sr. and Judith (nee Paddock) Keefe. Brother of Michael (his twin), James Jr. (Kim), Matthew (Ina), Evelyn (Mark Schneider) Mattes, and the late Laurie Keefe; uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Family will...

Gerald M. Sidenstick

Gerald M. Sidenstick

June 11, 2017

Gerald M. Sidenstick 74, of Diamond formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017. Gerald was born in Blue Island to the late Howard and Martha (nee Petrusak) Sidenstick. Beloved husband of Kathy (nee Buis); loving father of the late Geri Lynn, and Vicki Lynn (Edward) Cantwell; cherished grandfather of Carolynn (Michael) Nowak, Paul (Ashley) Kratochvil, Ryan...

Margaret C. Rak

Margaret C. Rak

June 10, 2017

Rak, Margaret C. (nee Romanek) age 87, beloved wife of the late Norbert, loving mother of John (Susan), Robert (Janet), Luanne ( the late Robert) Trimarco, dear grandma of John Paul, Laura, Crystal, Brian, Michael, Phillip, and Amy, cherished great grandma of 5, dear sister of Evelyn, Terri, and Andy, fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family will receive...

Phillip A Toth

Phillip A Toth

June 9, 2017

PHILLIP A. TOTH Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, June 9th 2017 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Phillip is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia Toth (Jerome), children, Phillip M. (Diane) Toth, Linda (Roy) Oyer, daughter-in-law, Cathy LaMontagne-Toth, grandchildren, Jacob Toth, Justin Oyer, siblings, David Cebulski, James Cebulski, Deborah Frederick, sister-in-law, Sally Voss (Jerome), brothers-in-law,...

Lee Frank Allison

Lee Frank Allison

June 8, 2017

Lee F. Allison, age 58, of Mokena formerly of Orland Park, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Loving husband of Maria (Fournier) Allison; beloved father of Julie Marie (Matthew) Reiter, Laura Ann Allison and Gregory Lee (Fiancee Amanda Grisgby) Allison; dearest son of the late Leonard and Lois (Prime) Allison; fond brother of Lance (Mary Jo) Allison, Lynn...

Mrs. Helen M. Pawlik

Mrs. Helen M. Pawlik

June 8, 2017

Helen M. Pawlik (nee Scialabba), age 57, a resident of Joliet, IL., passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Beloved wife of David Pawlik; loving mother of Nick (Jessica) Giudici and Daniel (Chloe) Schafer; cherished grandmother of Emrie and Vivian; dear sister of Joseph (Patsy), late Margaret, John, Anthony, Angela (Bill) Kirnbauer, Dawn (Bob) Goy, and Cheryl (Jim) Zacharias; fond...

Patricia Mary Laverne Macejak

Patricia Mary Laverne Macejak

June 8, 2017

Patricia Mary LaVerne Macejak (Spielman) Age 91, of Frankfort passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Patricia is survived by her loving family; children Rick (Susan) Macejak, Nancy (Art) Merrion-Littva, Patty (Robert) Haustein, Kerry Novak; grandchildren Kate (JR) Sucech, Megan, Shannon, Rebecca, Nick, Alex and Robby and a great grandchild Camden. Patricia was preceded...

Velma P. Dreher

Velma P. Dreher

June 8, 2017

Velma P. Dreher (nee Wilson) 83, passed away on June 8, 2017 peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Velma will be missed by many. Her legacy is endless as she was preceded in death by son Mark, survived by August, devoted husband of 67 years, children Benedict, Lance, Gregory, Valerie, Guy, Brian, Carla, Theresa, Eric, 27 grandchildren, 16...

Nicolette C. Valone

Nicolette C. Valone

June 7, 2017

Nicolette C. Valone (nee Barraco) 39, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Nicolette was born in Chicago to Nicholas V. Barraco and Rachel A. Heyser. Survived by her children, Taylor Gutierrez, Vaughn Valone and Nicholas "Niko" Valone; her parents Nicholas (Heide) Barraco and Rachel Heyser; her sisters Gabriella (Anthony) Dvorak and Rocky (Walter) Van Allen; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...