Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Sheila M. Kooyenga

Sheila M. Kooyenga

Jul 30, 2016

Sheila M. Kooyenga Age 48, of Braidwood, formerly of Mokena, Frankfort and Shorewood, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Loving mother of Michael Doll, Samantha Doll, Jack Doll, and Mitchell Giffin; beloved daughter of Marilyn (nee Kluth) and the late John Kooyenga; dearest sister of John (Darla) Kooyenga and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will...

Jeremy Moats

Jeremy Moats

Jul 30, 2016

Jeremy Moats, age 26, of Indiana, formerly of Matteson, IL. passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Treasured father of Jeremy; loving brother of Joshua (Nicole) Moats; cherished grandson Margaret and the late James Shields; dear uncle of Savannah, Weston, and Adaliene; fond nephew of Jim (Michelle) Shields and great-nephew of Barbara Potoski; dear cousin of Irene Shields and...

Angelina "Angie" Thomas

Angelina "Angie" Thomas

Jul 27, 2016

Angelina "Angie" V. Thomas (nee Brusa). Age 63, longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, July 27 2016. Loving wife of Robert E. Thomas; beloved mother of Robert L. (Casie) Thomas; dearest daughter of Mary (nee Selvaggio) and the late Salvatore Brusa; fond sister of Grace (late Richard) Cavenaugh and the late Joseph (Rebecca) Brusa; proud grandma of Jason...

Peter Moskaluk

Peter Moskaluk

Jul 27, 2016

PETER MOSKALUK Age 95, of Mokena, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 27th, 2016. Peter is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Ann Moskaluk (DeMato), children, Nina Moskaluk, Roman Moskaluk, Sonja (Michael) Vuscko, step- children, Diana (Raymond) Subka, Richard (Joy) Worley, grandchildren, Tania, Nicholas, Katherine, Jennifer, Richard, Amanda, great grandchild, Aidan, siter-in-law, Dannette Wasilowski and numerous nieces...

Mr. Nicholas M. Malizzio,  Jr.

Mr. Nicholas M. Malizzio, Jr.

Jul 24, 2016

Nicholas M. Malizzio Jr. Age 88, of Frankfort, formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Sunday, July 24 2016. Loving father of Donna (Michael) Ruebensan. Nick was preceded in death by his 1st wife Marian Malizzio, and his 2nd wife Nellie Malizzio; his parents Nicholas M. Malizzio Sr., and Theresa Malizzio; and his siblings. In lieu of flowers, donations to...

John N. Smith

John N. Smith

Jul 23, 2016

John N. Smith 60, of Orland Park, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 with his loving family by his side. John was born in Joliet and was a lifelong New Lenox area resident. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandpa "Double". Loving husband of 39 years of Barbara A. (Minnito) Smith; devoted father of Ryan J....

Spencer H. Lee

Spencer H. Lee

Jul 23, 2016

Spencer H. Lee 74, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday July 23, 2016. He was born in Chicago to the late Henry A. and the late Lenore A. (nee Scott) Lee. Beloved husband of Loretta (nee Stephens) Lee; also survived by many dear cousins and friends. Spencer was a Computer Programmer and Data Processing Manager for Calumet Steel, Chicago Heights...

Marlene D. Primack

Marlene D. Primack

Jul 22, 2016

MARLENE D. PRIMACK (KAPLAN) Marlene Primack, 61, wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and pharmacist died on July 22, 2016 surrounded by loved ones after a seventeen year battle with breast cancer. Born in Gary, IN, Marlene graduated from Munster Community High School and the University of Wisconsin – Madison School of Pharmacy. Marlene began her career as a...

Mrs. Pamela S. Walusek

Mrs. Pamela S. Walusek

Jul 22, 2016

Pamela S. Walusek (nee Sharkey) Age 64, of Mokena, formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016. Beloved wife of Phil Walusek; loving mother of Christopher and Matt Walusek; dear sister of Deborah Sharkey and Wayne (Kay) Sharkey. Pamela was preceded in death by her parents Francis and Elizabeth Sharkey (nee Lusardi). A memorial visitation will be...

Nadine Roxane Gerk

Nadine Roxane Gerk

Jul 21, 2016

Nadine Roxane Gerk 53, of Tinley Park formerly of Clarendon Hills and Orland park, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016. Loving mother of Ariell (Adam Jakubik) Bachman and Jonathan Bachman; beloved daughter of Phillip and Ruth (nee Kamenske) Gerk; dearest sister of Andrew (Kim), Timothy (Jubie), Phillip (Joy), Marlaine (Carl) Church, Daniel (Barbara), Kenneth (Olivia), Amanda (Garrett) Gray and Collette...

Mary Lena "Marlene" Aldrich

Mary Lena "Marlene" Aldrich

Jul 21, 2016

Mary Lena "Marlene" Aldrich (nee DuVoisin) Age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 after a brief illness. Marlene was born in Chicago, September, 1936 to Margaret (nee Moran) and Henri DuVoisin. Loving wife of the late Ralph Aldrich; beloved mother of Deborah (John) Terry and Janet (late Leo) Micheletto; dearest sister of Lily (late Jay) Pickens, Thomas (late...

John F. Murphy,  Sr.

John F. Murphy, Sr.

Jul 19, 2016

John F. Murphy Sr. 80, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his home. John was born in Chicago to the late Edward R. and Marie (nee Conroy) Murphy. Beloved and loving husband of Patricia (nee Judge); devoted father of Kathleen (the late Randy) Sharp, John Jr. (Colleen), Michael (Elizabeth), David, and Kelly (Luke) Cosco; cherished Papa of...

Maryann Ippolito

Maryann Ippolito

Jul 19, 2016

Maryann Ippolito (nee Cairo) Age 80, of Oak Lawn, late of Griffith, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Ippolito; loving mother of Lesa (Gerry) Potacki, Mary Ippolito-Hensley (fiancé-Mike Crooker), Peter J. (Peg Schumann-Ippolito), Pamela Ippolito, Christina Ippolito, and James V. (Heather) Ippolito; cherished grandmother of Brett Hensley, Maria (Joe) Miley, Morgan...

Jacqueline G. Campbell

Jacqueline G. Campbell

Jul 19, 2016

Jacqueline G. Campbell (nee Campbell) Age 86, of Hazel Crest, formerly of Roseland, passed away on July 19, 2016. Loving wife to the late James W. (d. 1999). Cherished mother of Laurel (Kevin), Heather, Colin G. (Valerie) and Alison; dear grandmother of Ian (Samnang), Laura (Stephen), Jackie (Corey), Caitlin (Stephen), Cody (Sharissa), Shelby, Hayley and Zachary; and great-grandmother of many;...

Thomas P. Lyons

Thomas P. Lyons

Jul 16, 2016

Thomas P. Lyons Age 73, of Mokena formerly of Lansing and Chicago (St. Bride's Parish), passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Loving husband of Susan (nee Mohan); beloved father of Kevin (Maria) Lyons, Kerry (Chris) Duffie and Colleen Lyons; dearest brother of Edward (Eileen) Lyons, Margaret "Peggy" (Jack) Harkins and Jerry Lyons; cherished and proud grandfather of Elizabeth Duffie,...

Lucille A. Anderson

Lucille A. Anderson

Jul 16, 2016

Lucille A. Anderson (nee Banta) of Frankfort, IL Born April 29, 1936, in Chicago, IL went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Lucille is survived by her loving family, husband Richard Anderson; daughters Laura (Rick) Rot, Dawn (Doug) Bruinius and Carol (Dave) Binnendyk; siblings Rich Banta, Marge Godinez, Jerry VanDusen and Sharon Wille;...

Marie Anne Quigley

Marie Anne Quigley

Jul 16, 2016

Marie A. Quigley Marie A. Quigley (nee Mathews), age 62, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, July 16, 2016. Marie is survived by her most devoted and loving husband of 31 years, Robert Quigley; her loving daughter Danielle Mathews; her sister, Anne (Robert Surkein) Mathews; sister-in-law Barbara (the late Frank) Mathews; her mother-in-law Ann Quigley (the late Jim);...

H. Pearl Geddes

H. Pearl Geddes

Jul 14, 2016

H. Pearl Geddes (nee Bluth), age 100, longtime resident of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Red" J. Geddes; her parents Marcus J. and Monna (nee Hickey) Bluth Sr. and her brother Marcus J. Bluth Jr., also preceded in death by...

Leroy C. Chambers,  Jr.

Leroy C. Chambers, Jr.

Jul 14, 2016

Leroy Claxton Chambers Jr. 67, of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 14, 2016. He was born in Camp Lejeune, NC to the late Leroy C. Sr. and Myrtis (nee Shelby) Chambers. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Cox); loving father of Cherae (Philip) Barrett, Charitta L. Chambers and the late Chontae M. Chambers; cherished grandfather of Chanell Chambers, Corrice Williams,...

Sandra Jane Lemonier

Sandra Jane Lemonier

Jul 13, 2016

Sandra J. LeMonier (nee Morrison) 64, of Mokena, formerly of Waterloo, Iowa, Lansing, and Lanark, IL. Passed away on July 13, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Daniel LeMonier; loving mother of Shantel (Steve) Ignowski and Jason LeMonier; cherished grandmother of Amanda Evelyn Matthews, Joseph Matthews, Sonia LeMonier, and Xandria LeMonier; dear sister of Pamela Rousselow, Becky (James) Godsey, Chuck...