Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Gerylann Donaghue

Gerylann Donaghue

September 22, 2016

GERYLANN DONAGHUE (GRAHAM) Age 57, of Tinley Park, passed away on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016 at her home in Tinley Park. Gerylann is survived by her loving family, children, James (Elizabeth) Donaghue, Amy Donaghue, siblings, James (Tina) Graham, Loretta (Dennis) Dick, Paul (Tet) Graham and numerous nieces and nephews. Gerylann was preceded in death by her parents, James & Loretta...

Diane A. Bednar

Diane A. Bednar

September 21, 2016

Bednar, Diane Arietta Diane Arietta Bednar passed away peacefully at the age of 73 on September 21, 2016 at her home in Mokena, IL. She is survived by her best friend and beloved husband of 53 years Gary Bednar; her precious daughters Terri (Mike) Ward and Jennie (Dave) Richards; her brother Steven Elder and sister Donna Swanson. Diane cherished her...

Thomas A. Czerak

Thomas A. Czerak

September 19, 2016

Thomas A. Czerak, age 52, a resident of Lockport, IL passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016. Loving father of Neil (Stacy Osborn) Scala and Christy Czerak; beloved son of Sandra C. Gundry; cherished grandfather of Aven Scala; treasured brother of Alan Czerak and Charlene (Susan Danos) Gundry; dearest partner of Linda Cueva. Tom enjoyed listening to music and attending...

William R. Klier

William R. Klier

September 18, 2016

William R. Klier Age 85, of Monee formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2016. He is survived by his loving family; brother Gilbert Klier; nieces and nephews Myrtle Diment, Warren Klier, Betty Anderson, Marilyn Toepper, Phyllis Stuenkel, Barbara Ann Stuenkel, Dennis Klier, Lou Ann Kuhn and Duane Stuenkel and many great and great - great nieces and...

Geraldine F Handorf

Geraldine F Handorf

September 17, 2016

Geraldine F. Handorf (nee Miller) 85, of Tucson, AZ. Formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2016 at her residence in New Lenox, IL. Geraldine was born in Joliet, to the late George and Margaret (nee McKinley) Miller on September 22, 1930. She is survived by her loving children, Kathy (Bob) Bowser of Durango, CO, Jim Handorf...

Joseph L. Judge

Joseph L. Judge

September 13, 2016

Joseph L. Judge Age 79, of Mokena formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. Loving husband of Kathleen (nee Quinlan); beloved father of Joseph (Kathy), James, and John (Julie Pierie); dearest brother of RoseMary (Jack "John") Gratkins and the late Patricia Ryan; cherished grandfather of Aaron, Briana, Ethan, Kyle and Alex; fond uncle to many nieces and...

Mr. Joseph J. Derosa

Mr. Joseph J. Derosa

September 12, 2016

Joseph J. DeRosa Joseph J. DeRosa, 83, New Lenox, IL passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on November 10, 1932 in Cosenza, Italy, preceded in death by his parents Eugenio and Angelina (Ricchio) DeRosa, and brother Mario DeRosa. Joe came to the United States at the age...

Robert S. Poska

Robert S. Poska

September 12, 2016

ROBERT S. POSKA Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, September 12th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Lou Poska (Vincent) children, Diana (Scot) Anderson, Robert A. Poska, step-children, Dennis (Jennifer) Peterson, Edward (Cari Potter) Peterson, Pamela (Daniel) Perovic, sister, Frances (Rodney) Schmidt, grandchildren, Kate (Joseph) Rohmfeld,...

Joseph A. Dominik

Joseph A. Dominik

September 11, 2016

Joseph A. Dominik Age 65, of Homer Glen formerly of Chicago Ridge, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Loving father of Shelly (Tim) Geske, Jinny (Darin) Grove, Libby (Dave) Simon and Joe (Jeni) Dominik; beloved brother of Linda Love, late Susan (Jim) Powell and Marty (Sue) Dominik; cherished Papa of Drew Dominik, Jack Grove, Jake Geske, Sawyer Simon, Emmie...

Gary A. Eaton,  Jr.

Gary A. Eaton, Jr.

September 10, 2016

Gary A. Eaton Jr. 52, of Homer Glen, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. Gary was born in Joliet to the late Gary A. Sr. and Erma (nee Kissinger) Eaton. Beloved husband of Sherry (nee Jacob); loving brother of Daniel (Sheila) Eaton, Lora (Mark) Hunt, and Rebecca Eaton; dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Gary was a self-employed Insurance...

Dennis E. Sidler,  Sr.

Dennis E. Sidler, Sr.

September 8, 2016

Dennis E. Sidler, Sr., age 72, of Frankfort formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Loving husband of Mary (nee Homerding) Sidler; beloved father of Patricia (John Jr.) Barthel and Dennis (Amy) Sidler, Jr; dearest brother of Ronald, late Timothy, Gregory, Jeffrey and late Kevin Sidler; cherished grandfather of John III and Jeremy Barthel and Ivie...

Corrine M. Doerrer

Corrine M. Doerrer

September 8, 2016

Corinne M. Doerrer (nee Benson) Age 90, of New Lenox formerly of Richton Park and the Mt. Greenwood area, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Walter Doerrer; devoted mother of Lynn Evers, Raymond (Laura) Doerrer and Robert (Tamara) Doerrer; loving grandmother of Cheryl and Mike (Sandy) Evers, Ryan (Allison), Tracy and Zachary Doerrer and...

Gwendolyn June Davis

Gwendolyn June Davis

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

September 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

August 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...