Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Gwendolyn June Davis

Gwendolyn June Davis

Sep 7, 2016

Gwendolyn June Davis, age 77, longtime resident of Mokena formerly of the Roseland area, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Loving wife of Robert M. Davis; beloved mother of Jeffrey (Inez) Davis, Brian (Christina) Davis, Bobbie Jean (Gene) Leonard and Billie Jo (Scott) March; dearest sister of Nancy Amador, Carolyn Maynard, Sharon (Frank) VanAelst, William Crince and James...

Miriam A. Weiss

Miriam A. Weiss

Sep 7, 2016

MIRIAM A. WEISS (ANDERSON) Age 89, of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Miriam is survived by her loving family, children, Nancy (Stuart) Teschke, Kimberly (Patrick) O'Connell, brother, Marvin (Barbara) Anderson, grandchildren, Brian (Julie) Wilson, Amy (Robert) Joyce, Matthew Denucci, Gregory (Michelle) Teschke, Stephanie (Joel) Woodward, Joanna (Adam) Wason, Kelly O'Connell,...

Rev. Mark A. Fracaro

Rev. Mark A. Fracaro

Sep 6, 2016

Rev. Mark A. Fracaro Rev. Mark A. Fracaro, age 74, lifelong resident of Lockport, IL. entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Fr. Mark retired after 49 years of serving in the Joliet Diocese. Beloved brother of Frances Jeanne (late Jim) Ciambor; loving uncle of James Andrew Ciambor, Cassady N. Ciambor, Thomas A. Ciambor, Jami Lynn Ciambor and...

Florence J. Provencher

Florence J. Provencher

Sep 6, 2016

Florence J. Provencher nee DiVirgilio Age 83 of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, September 6th 2016. Beloved wife of the late Melvin G. Provencher; devoted mother of Joseph Provencher, Cathy (David) Vergara, and Susan (Scott) Semetulskis; loving grandmother of Lauren Provencher, Alexander Vergara, and Kate Semetulskis; dear sister of Louis DiVirgilio, and Mary Dorian; fond aunt to many. She was...

Maxine E. Bonaguro

Maxine E. Bonaguro

Sep 4, 2016

Maxine E. Bonaguro (nee Bohmeier) 85, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home. She was born in Chicago to the late Max and Esther (nee Arntz) Bohmeier. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence "Kie" Bonaguro. Loving mother of Maria (the late Lawrence) Bokal, Helen Dolbeer, Kim (Michael) Litwicki, and Roxanna Bonaguro; cherished grandmother of eight...

Raymond L. Lepacek

Raymond L. Lepacek

Sep 4, 2016

Raymond L. Lepacek 86, of Fort Myers, FL formerly of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. Raymond was born in Joliet to the late John and Anna (nee Kastak) Lepacek. Beloved husband of the late Rosaline; loving father of John Lepacek, Linda Anderson, Barbara (Robert) Smolka, Sharon (William)...

Carol A. Celia

Carol A. Celia

Sep 2, 2016

Carol A. Celia (nee Tito) 65, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. Carol was born in Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Domenico M. Celia; loving mother of Marianne (James) Cooper and Gina (Agostino) Vinci; cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Alexis Cooper, and Megan and Michela Vinci; beloved daughter of the late Vito...

Gerald J. Butcher

Gerald J. Butcher

Aug 30, 2016

Gerald J. Butcher 80, of Joliet passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Loving husband of Agnes Butcher (nee Jacklich); beloved father Dianna (Jim) Webb, Doreen (Bill) Howland and Debbie (Dave) Cernauskas; cherished grandfather of Jerald Webb; dearest brother of Eugene (late Henrietta) Butcher and numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald was the owner of "I" State Lumber Company in Joliet...

Panagiotis "Pete" Poulakis

Panagiotis "Pete" Poulakis

Aug 30, 2016

Panagiotis "Pete" Poulakis 76, of Lockport formerly of Orland Park, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Pete was born in Karystos Evia, Greece to the late Dimitrios and Eirini (nee Kolobaris) Poulakis. Beloved husband of Cindy (nee Flinchum); loving father of Nicole "Nikki" (Marc) Fontanetta, Constantino "Dino" (Shannon), Dimitrios "Tim" (Vicky), Angelina "Angel" (Matt)...

Mr. Robert S. Longdon

Mr. Robert S. Longdon

Aug 29, 2016

Robert S. Longdon 80, of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Karen nee Brant; loving father of Mitchell (Lisa) Pratl and Matthew (Amber) Longdon; cherished grandfather of Jessica, Zachary, Blaine, and Alivia. Robert was a Navy Veteran. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox on Thursday,...

Marion E. Summers

Marion E. Summers

Aug 28, 2016

MARION E. SUMMERS (LeROY) Age 98 of Joliet, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 28th 2016 in Joliet. Marion is survived by her loving family, children, Bill (fiancée Carol Maxson) Summers, Janet (Bob) Surges, son-in-law, Owen Elmer, sister, Gladys Ferguson, grandchildren, Dr. Cindy (Rev. Rodney) Durr, Dr. Rick (Michelle) Elmer, Dr. Brent (Wendy) Elmer, Dr. Lynn (Darren) Allison,...

Jack J. Mejdrich

Jack J. Mejdrich

Aug 24, 2016

Jack J. Mejdrich Age 83, of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago and Burbank, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Maywood IL. Jack is survived by his loving family; sons Jack, Brian (Lisa Lohan) and Steven (Shannon) Mejdrich; grandchildren Ashley and Amber Majewski, Christina, Brooke, Corryn, Joseph and Kylie Mejdrich. Jack was preceded...

Jane M. Foster

Jane M. Foster

Aug 24, 2016

Jane M. Foster (nee Longhini) 62, a lifelong Lockport resident, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Jane was born in Joliet to the late Anthony and Margueritte (nee Lif) Longhini. Beloved wife of George K. Foster; loving mother of Bradley (Erica), Ryan, Kyle, and Heather (Bradley) Sanderson; cherished Nana of Alexandra, Ava and Layla...

Irene Ann Zychal

Irene Ann Zychal

Aug 23, 2016

Irene Ann Zychal, (nee Kwak) age 85, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away on August 23, 2016. Loving wife of the late Anthony Zychal; beloved mother of Anthony, Michael, Steven and the late Lisa Marie Zychal; dearest sister of Stanley Kwak and Mary Siotarski; cherished grandmother of Nathan, Joshua and Natalie Zychal and many nieces and nephews. She...

Victor Tomczak

Victor Tomczak

Aug 23, 2016

Victor Tomczak 65, of Homer Glen, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Baldwin); loving father of Jeff (Toni) Tomczak and Tyler Tomczak; cherished grandfather of Ryder Tomczak; dear brother of Dennis (Kathy) Tomczak, Lee (Joni) Tomczak, Keith (Arlene), and Steve (Cindy) Tomczak. Victor was a self-employed contractor/home builder. He was also a U.S. Army...

Gary G. Johansen

Gary G. Johansen

Aug 22, 2016

GARY G. JOHANSEN Age 79 of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, August 22nd 2016 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Gary is survived by his loving family, children, Karen (Mark) Smetana, John (Shanon) Johansen, grandchildren, Jonathan (Kelly) Greene, Ryan Smetana, Kayley Smetana and Ella Johansen. Gary was preceded in death by his loving wife of 50 years, Nancy Johansen...

John D. Singletary

John D. Singletary

Aug 20, 2016

John D. Singletary 66, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2016. John was born in Joliet to the late Harry and Rosemond (nee Johnson) Singletary. Beloved husband of Lori (nee Gorski); loving father of Katie Lynn Singletary and Cheryl Ketelaar; cherished Grampy of Tucker James, Brittany and Jessica; great grandfather of Kaden; dear brother of Janet (Randy) Hubbs and...

Tina Gagliardi

Tina Gagliardi

Aug 16, 2016

Tina Gagliardi (nee Tokich) 56, of New Lenox formerly of South Holland, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at her home. Beloved wife of Anthony Gagliardi; loving mother of Gianna Gagliardi and Anthony Gagliardi; dear sister of Denise (John) Ragland; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Tina was preceded in death by her father Anthony Tokich, her...

Robert L. Timms

Robert L. Timms

Aug 15, 2016

ROBERT L. TIMMS Age 66 of Chicago, passed away on Monday, August 15th 2016 at his home in Chicago. Bob is survived by his loving family, sisters, Shirley Sorenson, Patricia Timms, nieces, Melissa Byrd, Rebekah (Josh) Cole, great niece, Mallory Byrd, great nephew, Jedidiah Byrd and numerous friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Lyle & Ruth Timms...

Mr. John L. Kunhart

Mr. John L. Kunhart

Aug 15, 2016

John L. Kunhart age 72, of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago, IL. passed away on August 15, 2016. Beloved wife of Victoria (nee Gamino); loving father of Jeff (Diane) Kunhart, Jodi (Tony) Blasgen, and Jared (Ann Kuntzman) Kunhart; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Nicolette, Jake, Aubrey, and Jaden. John was an Army Veteran. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel,...