Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. George M. Ludolph Iii

Mr. George M. Ludolph Iii

Dec 3, 2016

George M. Ludolph III Age 61, resident of Wilmington, formerly of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Saturday, December3, 2016. Beloved son of Geraldine Ludolph (nee Woycheese) and the late George M. Ludolph II; loving father of George M. IV (Stefanie) Ludolph, the late Justin and late Michelle Ludolph; cherished grandfather of George M. Ludolph V, Leo, and Hazel; dear...

Stephen Rudoph Durovec,  Sr.

Stephen Rudoph Durovec, Sr.

Dec 3, 2016

Stephen R. Durovec Sr., 68, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. He is survived by his loving family sons James (Pamela) Durovec and John Durovec; beloved grandchildren Ryan, Sara, Stephen Jr. Durovec; dearest brother Raymond Durovec. He was preceded in death by his wife Judith Durovec. A graveside service at Abraham Lincoln...

Staff Sergeant Domenic C. Andreoni

Staff Sergeant Domenic C. Andreoni

Dec 2, 2016

Staff Sergeant Domenic C. Andreoni age 30, of Elgin IL, formerly of Twentynine Palms and Camp Pendleton CA, raised in Mokena, IL. passed away suddenly on Friday, December 2, 2016. Loving husband of Cicely (nee McChesney) Andreoni, cherished father to daughter Ryan, beloved son of Ceasar and Colleen (nee Carter) Andreoni; dearest brother of Tricia (Paul) Boskey and Laura Greco;...

Nancy J. Lorenz

Nancy J. Lorenz

Dec 1, 2016

NANCY J. LORENZ (SMITH) Age 81, of New Lenox IL, formerly of Lansing IL, passed away December 1st, 2016 at her home in New Lenox, IL. Nancy is survived by her loving family, husband, Ronald Lorenz, children, Joe (Erin) Lorenz, Jeff (Sharon) Lorenz, Janell (Jeff) McDonald, grandchildren, Elyse Lorenz, John Lorenz, Lauren Lorenz, Jessica Lorenz, Carissa Lorenz, Mark Lorenz, Leah...

Marguerite M. Connors

Marguerite M. Connors

Dec 1, 2016

Marguerite M. Connors (nee Pratt), 84 passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016. Beloved wife of the late William E. Connors; loving mother of William, Linda (John) Boncuore, Robert, and the late Julie; cherished grandmother of Michelle, Valerie, Andrew, Elizabeth, Jennifer, Robin, John, Brittany, and Katherine; and great-grandmother of Ella, Lian, and Lilly; fond sister of Sara and Richard; sister-in-law...

Marcia Russell

Marcia Russell

Nov 30, 2016

Marcia Russell, age 63 of Tinley Park, formerly of Alsip, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Loving mother of Ronald (Kristyn) Vinicky and Kelli (Karl) Wohler; dearest daughter of the late Raymond and Lorraine (Brandt) Russell Sr.; beloved sister of Patty Spivak, Kathy Mack, the late Raymond Russell Jr. and the late Sharon Russell.; cherished grandmother of Alexis, Madison,...

James Blaise Giobbia

James Blaise Giobbia

Nov 29, 2016

James Blaise Giobbia Age 89, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2016. Veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Army, 1st Cavalry Division. Jim is survived by his children, James (Janine) Giobbia of Orland Park, Diane (Gil) Tallent of Oak Brook, Debbie (Jerry) Crandall of Frankfort, Don (Karen) Giobbia of Chicago, David (Terri) Giobbia of Lemont, Dina (Doug)...

Ms. Marie C. Colanto

Ms. Marie C. Colanto

Nov 29, 2016

Marie Colanto (nee Lathrop) 83, of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Daniel N. Colanto; loving mother of Greg (Lisa Cardona) Colanto, Jeff (Esther) Colanto, Tim (Cheryl) Colanto, and Susan (Matthew) Kojs; cherished grandmother of Jason Colanto, Jennifer (Michael) Kazda, Gregory (Sameena) Colanto, Tim (Heather) Colanto, Matthew Kojs, Daniel Colanto, Olivia Colanto, and...

Mrs. Doris Ann Klemm

Mrs. Doris Ann Klemm

Nov 27, 2016

Doris Ann Klemm (Schulz) Age 72, resident of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 27, 2016. Beloved wife of Sheldon Klemm; loving mother of Suzanne (Scott) Jablonski, and Matthew (Matthew Plecas) Klemm; cherished grandmother of Haley and Cameron Jablonski; dear sister of Robert Schulz, James Schulz, and Marylou Kaelbearer. She was preceded in death by...

Fred J. Cappetto

Fred J. Cappetto

Nov 26, 2016

Fred J. Cappetto 75, of Chicago, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Palos Community Hospital. Fred was born in Chicago to the late Fred J. and Doris (nee Smith) Cappetto. Loving father of Carmin (Jessica) Cappetto, Gina (Robert) Workman, and Laura (William) Zieman; cherished grandfather of Hannah, Brooke, Bishop, and Griffin; dear brother of Dennis (Gloria) Cappetto, Joseph Cappetto,...

James F. Sullivan

James F. Sullivan

Nov 26, 2016

James F. Sullivan 92, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2016. He was born in Chicago to the late James and Elizabeth Sullivan. Beloved husband of Dolores (nee Bern); loving father of Deborah (Ray) Conway, Sandi (Bill) Moore, Judy (Bill) Quinn-Dalessandro, David (Lois) Quinn and Kristi (Keith) Kramer; cherished grandfather of Erin Conway, David (Colleen) Conway, Anne Conway, Megan...

Mary Frances Dedin

Mary Frances Dedin

Nov 25, 2016

Mary Frances Dedin, age 76 of Arvada, Colorado, and native of Joliet Illinois, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. Beloved wife of Tom Dedin, Sr.; loving mother of Mary Kaye (Tom) Abbott, Tom Dedin, Jr., Michael Dedin, Deborah (Jay) Gleeson and the deceased Patrick Dedin; beloved daughters-in-law Kimberly (Tom) Dedin Jr., and...

Donald A. Tolen

Donald A. Tolen

Nov 23, 2016

Donald A. Tolen was born in Kansas, Illinois to Grace and Raymond Tolen on July 11, 1943 and passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was the first son of 9 children. He had 7 older sisters, Kathleen 'Toots' Rae (Nolan), Betty Boyer (Charles), Mary Roach (Robert), Marjorie 'Monkey' Hammond (Shorty), Norma Roach (Don), Helen Addis (Gale), Wanda Kerans...

Edith H. Mcdonald

Edith H. Mcdonald

Nov 22, 2016

Edith H. McDonald (nee Schmidt) Age 86, of Frankfort formerly of Dolton, passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Loving mom of Gail McDonald and Cindy (Fred) Murino; beloved sister of Ralph (Florence) Schmidt and Warner (Marie) Schmidt; dearest grandmother of Christopher Murino and cherished aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 26,...

Jacob M Fanning

Jacob M Fanning

Nov 21, 2016

JACOB M. FANNING Age 25, of New Lenox, passed away November 21st , 2016. Jacob is survived by his loving family, parents, Kevin & Bonnie Fanning (Kehl), grandmother, Carol Gilday, brothers, Jason Fanning, Joseph Fanning and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Jacob was preceded in death by his grandparents, George & Helen Fanning and Donald Kehl. Jacob was a 2009...

Patricia M. Ryan

Patricia M. Ryan

Nov 21, 2016

Patricia M. Ryan (nee Schneider) Age 86, of Mokena formerly of Oak Forest and Chicago passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016. Loving wife of the late James J. Ryan; beloved mother of Marilyn Sitkiewicz, James (Michele) Ryan, Thomas (Mary) Ryan and Karen (Joe) Mohan; dearest sister of Barbara (Jerry) Benoit; cherished grandmother of Brian Sitkiewicz, Colleen (James) Neese, Jim...

Isabella M. Petersen Peck

Isabella M. Petersen Peck

Nov 20, 2016

Isabella M. Petersen Peck (nee Broskey) 94, resident of Joliet, formerly of Crest Hill, and Plainfield, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Beloved wife of Murrie Peck; Loving mother of Earl (Karen) Petersen, James (Carol) Petersen, Anita Petersen, and Juanita Petersen; and step-mother of Lisa (John) Gnadinger; cherished grandmother of James (Geneva), William (Tracy), and David (Kathryn) Petersen, Julie...

Mr. Robert B. Whyte

Mr. Robert B. Whyte

Nov 19, 2016

ROBERT BRUCE WHYTE Lockport, IL Robert "Bob, Whizzer, Boo, Schnozz, Pops, Gramps, Boppa" Whyte, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL after a recent illness. He was a loving husband to Beverly (Pace) Whyte; cherished father of Kim McGrath and David (Kelly) Whyte; and devoted grandfather...

Raymond L. Chaffee

Raymond L. Chaffee

Nov 19, 2016

Raymond L. Chaffee Age 72 of Tinley Park, formerly of Chicago Ridge and Burbank passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Raymond is survived by his loving family; wife Donna (nee Zilz) Chaffee; children Lisa Chaffee, Ray Chaffee, Scott (Sherry) Chaffee, Jennifer (Bill) Knepper, Robert (Karen) Willy and Shari (Scott) Lovingfoss; sisters Lois Schaal and Janis (Jim) Meyer; grandchildren Benjamin,...

Ms. Donna M. Reichhardt

Ms. Donna M. Reichhardt

Nov 19, 2016

Donna M. Reichhardt (nee Kindelberger) 79, lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Loving mother of Michael (Agnieszka) Bourg, Daniel Bourg, Randall (Kathy) Bourg, Vicki (Michael) Martin and Julie Reichhardt; cherished grandmother of Eric (Renee) Bourg, Christopher (Amy) Bourg, Jennifer (Keith) Beutel, Jamie (Cory) Bourg, Katelyn Bourg and Nathaniel Martin; and great-grandmother of Sajan Bourg, Brynn...