Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Larry L Swenson

Larry L Swenson

October 12, 2016

LARRY L. SWENSON Age 80, a lifelong resident of Lockport passed away Wednesday, October 12th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, children, James H. Swenson, Robert W. Swenson, Lorrie A. Crouse, grandchildren, Kathe Borzman, Megyn Crouse, Becka (Erik) Lisewski, Natasha Swenson, great grandchild, Cassie Abbott and great great grandchild Marlee Pollock....

Edna Lewandowski

Edna Lewandowski

October 10, 2016

Edna Lewandowski (nee Wojtyska) 99, passed away Monday, October 10, 2016 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights. Edna was born in Chicago to the late Pietr and Stella (nee Jankowski) Wojtyska. Beloved wife of the late Henry Lewandowski; loving mother of the late Richard (Shirley); JoAnne (late Joseph) Salomon, Tom (Tina), Ted (LaVerne), Robert (Barbara), Henry (Maureen), Henrietta (Kenneth) Frahm,...

Kelsey A. Raven

Kelsey A. Raven

October 9, 2016

KELSEY A. RAVEN Age 25, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 9th 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Kelsey is survived by her loving family, mother, Kathleen Raven (Sosnowski), sister, Kaitlin Raven, grandmother, Joan Sosnowski (Nowicki), aunts and uncles, Cynthia (John) Cumbee, Richard (Dianna) Raven, Alice Raven and several cousins. Kelsey was preceded in death by...

Frank W. Delaurentis

Frank W. Delaurentis

October 8, 2016

FRANK W. DeLAURENTIS Age 47 of Frankfort, passed away suddenly of an undetected aortic aneurysm; on Saturday, October 8th 2016 at his home in Frankfort. Frank is survived by his loving family, wife, Martina DeLaurentis (Steinkopf), daughter, Marisa DeLaurentis, father, Frank P. (Jolanta) DeLaurentis, mother and father in law, Horst & Anita Steinkopf, step-brother, Rydis (Greta) Valikonis and close friend...

Doris L. Wright

Doris L. Wright

October 7, 2016

Doris L. Wright (nee Van Hessen) Doris Louise Wright, resident of Mokena and formerly from Crete, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 7, 2016. Doris loved cookies, cherry pie and black licorice, doing crafts, traveling, making lists, solving crossword puzzles, watching the Blackhawks and NCAA college basketball, spending time with friends and family, playing games – especially...

Robert E. Mcgarry

Robert E. Mcgarry

October 6, 2016

Robert E. McGarry, age 68,of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Loving husband of the late Lucille (nee Ziccardi) McGarry; beloved brother of Ellen (Gary) Schneider, late James (Barbara) McGarry and late Edward (Phyllis) McGarry and fond uncle of many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Kurtz...

Paul A. Dodge

Paul A. Dodge

October 4, 2016

PAUL A. DODGE Age 88, of Lockport passed away Tuesday, October 4th, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. Paul is survived by his loving family, children, Kent (Rebekka) Dodge, Debra Cheek, Ross (Rebecca) Dodge, Mark (Jeanine) Dodge, Glen (Lynn) Dodge, siblings, Arlyce (Art) Behmetuik, Patricia (James) Richer, grandchildren, April (Dennis) Hansen, Jake (Meghann) Dodge, Kyle (Amber)...

James A. Kozak

James A. Kozak

October 4, 2016

Age 95 a resident of Frankfort, IL, former owner of Kozak's Tavern, member of International Polka Association (IPA) and American Racing Pigeon Union (ARPU), passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Irene A. Kozak (nee Sebonia); loving father of James R. Kozak, Linda (Peter) Donzelli, and Michelle (Carmen) Ruffino; cherished grandfather of Ed Ambrose, Jennifer...

Mr. Harry R. Mistro

Mr. Harry R. Mistro

October 3, 2016

Harry R. "Bud" Mistro age 73, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Oak Forest and Roseland, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Ortigara); loving father of Denise (Tom) Padanilam and Chris (Tom) Gallagher; cherished grandfather of Ben, Matt, Michael, Luke, and Drew; dear brother of George (Pauline) Mistro, LeRoy...

Richard "Rich" M. Portwood

Richard "Rich" M. Portwood

October 2, 2016

Richard "Rich" M. Portwood​ Age 59, of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Frankfort went home to be with Jesus, on Sunday, October 2nd, 2016 at his home after living nearly 30 years with brain cancer. Rich was passionately in love and loved by his soul mate and wife, partner in Christ and partner in life Chris Portwood (nee Hammarstrom); he is...

Kenneth E. Bodnicki

Kenneth E. Bodnicki

October 2, 2016

Kenneth E. Bodnicki 77, late of Arizona and formerly of the Chicago area, passed away October 2, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Ken was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Adeline (nee Marcyan) Bodnicki. Beloved husband of the late Nancy Mary (nee Nemtusak); loving father of Sharon Knerr, Kenneth (Sheri) Bodnicki, Edward (Jessica) Bodnicki, and...

Raymond P. Stawick

Raymond P. Stawick

September 30, 2016

Raymond P. Stawick 65, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 30, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Ray was born in Joliet to the late Glen and Virginia (nee Filson) Stawick. Beloved husband of Lynnette (nee Perretta); loving father of Rachel Stawick, Andrew Stawick and Stephen (Dawn) Stawick; cherished grandfather of Christoph and Anja Stawick; dear...

Keith W. Marshall

Keith W. Marshall

September 26, 2016

Keith W. Marshall 78, of the Frankfort / New Lenox area, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Keith was born in Chicago to the late Earl Marshall and Betty (nee Hurst) Marshall-Canick. Beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Klein); loving father of Theresa (James) Ellis, the late Donna (John) Ellis, Connie (the late David)...

Kay A. Padgett

Kay A. Padgett

September 26, 2016

Kay A. Padgett (nee Pavoggi) Age 78, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 after a long battle with Parkinson's, at Senior Star in Romeoville, IL. Beloved wife of the late George F. Padgett Sr., loving mother of Suzette (Rick) Shafer; cherished grandmother of Garrett, Grant, Olivia, and Georgia Shafer and Maxx and Dexx Beno; Kay was preceded in death...

Robert J. Gibes

Robert J. Gibes

September 25, 2016

Robert Joseph Gibes Age 86, lifelong resident of Lockport, IL. passed away peacefully, at his home, on Sunday, September 25, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his adored daughter and son-in-law Laura (Rick) Racich; and his sisters Lucy Nosil and Rosemary (Rich) Burian. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 63 years Marilyn...

Vicki Livings

Vicki Livings

September 24, 2016

Vicki Livings Vicki Livings (nee Brown), age 70, a resident of Elwood, IL. passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Beloved wife of 54 years to Rick Livings; devoted mother of Amy Livings-Thacker; and cherished grandmother of Molly and Griffin Thacker. She was preceded in death by her parents Bert Brown and Marjorie (nee Smith), and her brother Michael Brown....

Dennis L. Thuftedal

Dennis L. Thuftedal

September 24, 2016

Dennis L. Thuftedal Age 82, of Mokena formerly of Beecher, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Dennis is survived by his loving family, wife Virginia Thuftedal; children David (Dawn) Thuftedal and Karen (Ed) Moran; siblings Dale (Linda) Thuftedal; Chris Thuftedal and Nancy (late John) Kangas; grandchildren Ryan Thuftedal, Kirstin (Gary) Perkins, Tyler Thuftedal, Matthew Moran and Zachary Moran and...

Marilyn Lee Krichena

Marilyn Lee Krichena

September 24, 2016

Marilyn Lee Krichena Marilyn Lee Krichena, age 53 a resident of Joliet, IL passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. Loving sister of Richard Krichena, Kathleen Kronenberg, Janie (Ronald) Santor, and Jeanie (Dominick) Chellino; cherished aunt of Kristin Anders, Nicole Kronenberg, Douglas Kronenberg, Matthew Chellino, Dominick Chellino, Brieanna Chellino, Robyn Krichena, and Stephanie Krichena. She...

Joan A. Cookenmaster

Joan A. Cookenmaster

September 24, 2016

Joan A. Cookenmaster (McDonald) Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away on September 24, 2016. She is survived by her loving family; children Fredrick (Lisa) Thomas, Jr., Jeffery (Crystal) Thomas and Lillian (William) Baber; siblings, Leona (late Chuck) Shillen, Delores Storrs, Jeannette (James) Dupree, Joanne (Ernest) Landry and Donna (Mike) Syocovitch; grandchildren Michael and Jaime Thomas, Miriah and Victor Thomas,...

Cathy T. Boyle

Cathy T. Boyle

September 23, 2016

CATHERINE T. BOYLE (BARON) Age 71, of Monee, passed away on Friday, September 23rd 2016 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Cathy is survived by her loving family, children, Thomas (Julie) Boyle, Amy Boyle, siblings, SaraLynn (Carl) LaPorte, Linda Novak, grandchildren, Kyle Boyle, Kayla Boyle and several nieces and nephews. She was the cherished owner of her beloved pets, Beau,...