Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ms. Marie C. Colanto

Ms. Marie C. Colanto

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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...

Erwin A. Krueger

Erwin A. Krueger

November 19, 2016

Erwin Krueger Age 95, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Loving husband of the late Ruth Krueger; beloved father of Barbara (Patrick) McDermott and Erwin (Sandy) Krueger; dearest brother of Kurt (Pam) Krueger and Lorraine Keely; cherished grandfather of April (Bob) Stehlik, Cristy (Nate) Hefner, Jennifer (Jason) Zurek, Ann Marie, Natalie and Renee; proud...

Barbara E. Colby

Barbara E. Colby

November 19, 2016

Barbara E. Colby, age 76 of Monee formerly of Chicago, Matteson and New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016. Loving wife of Edward Colby; beloved mother of Caroline (Doug) Yoder, Cary (Jean) Alexander and Paul Alexander; dearest sister of Janina Forc, Christina Saleika, the late Joseph Haim and the late Walter Haim; cherished grandmother of Amanda, Adam, Aaron,...

Rose V Ambrosini

Rose V Ambrosini

November 18, 2016

ROSE V. AMBROSINI Age 95, born in Lemont, lifelong resident of Lockport, and lifelong parishioner of St. Dennis Church in Lockport. She had been living at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet for the past four years. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Maria Ambrosini, sisters, Josephine (Joseph) Zanin, Lillian (Peter) Chmielewski, Mary Ambrosini, brothers, Matt...

Mr. Robert M. Bean

Mr. Robert M. Bean

November 17, 2016

Robert M. Bean 61, of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Joyce Bean (nee Hernandez); loving father of Katie Bean, Kellen Bean, and Michael Bean; cherished grandfather of Hunter and Brooke; dear brother of Ronald Bean, Terrence Bean, Sharon Carroll, Donna Bean, Dennis Bean, Thomas Bean, and Patricia Maloblocki. He...

Josephine Theresa Cavada

Josephine Theresa Cavada

November 17, 2016

Josephine Theresa Cavada (nee Savala) Born: August 9, 1930 Died: November 17, 2016 Passed on to be with her heavenly Father while sleeping at her home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. Loving daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother. Born Josephine (Josie) Theresa Savala in Lockport, Illinois on August 9, 1930, from parents who immigrated from Michoacan, Mexico...

Mr. Herbert "Herb" Price

Mr. Herbert "Herb" Price

November 14, 2016

HERBERT J. "HERB" PRICE Age 64, of Plainfield, IL., formerly of Homer Glen and Oak Lawn, passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016. Loving brother of Deborah (late Philip) Kemper; cherished uncle of Carly (Daniel) Bos; and great-uncle of Nolan Bos. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents Kenneth and Martha Price (nee Smith). Herb was a numismatist, and...

Joseph C. Dimonte

Joseph C. Dimonte

November 13, 2016

Joseph C. DiMonte 84, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016. Joseph was born in Joliet on October 29, 1932 to the late Matthew and Angeline (nee Picciolo) DiMonte. Beloved husband of the late Sandra (nee Studer); loving father of Jean (Dan) Callicoat and Matthew (Star) DiMonte; cherished grandfather of Neil (Marcie) Callicoat, Ryan (fiancée Melissa Hewitt) Callicoat,...