Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Barbara A. Poole

Barbara A. Poole

July 5, 2016

Barbara A. Poole (nee Hill) 67, of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Barbara was born in Joliet to the late Alan A. and Marion (nee Mather) Hill. Loving mother of Shannon Poole and Marcy Murphy; cherished "Grandma Buffy" to Krista, Jerek and Kagan; dear sister of Alan W. Hill, the late...

Leo A. Micheletto Jr.

Leo A. Micheletto Jr.

July 5, 2016

LEO A. MICHELETTO, JR.   Age 58, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 5th, 2016.                 Leo is survived by his loving family, wife, Janet Micheletto (Aldrich), mother, Susanne Micheletto (Faucher), mother-in-law Marlene Aldrich (Duvoison), children, Ryan (Niki) Micheletto, Jamie Micheletto, grandchildren, Kaylee Micheletto, Mia Micheletto, Raegan Micheletto, siblings, Robert (Cindy) Micheletto, David (Jane) Micheletto, Wendy (Wayne) Gardner, sister-in-law Debbie...

William "Bill" E White,  Jr.

William "Bill" E White, Jr.

July 3, 2016

WILLIAM "BILL" E. WHITE, JR. Age 70, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, July 3rd, 2016 at his home in Arcadia Florida. Bill is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda White (Thurm) children, Dawn (Larry) Hull, Denise (Chris) Ebner, Diane (Dan) Franke, grandchildren, Emily Hull, Kennedy Ebner, Kyle Ebner, Delaney Franke, Logan Franke, step-grandchildren, Nick Hull, Christi Hull,...

Kevin M. Goetze

Kevin M. Goetze

July 3, 2016

Kevin M. Goetze 33, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016. Loving son of Charles E. and the late Mary Ellen (nee Lyons) Goetze; dear brother of Andrew Goetze; cherished grandson of Mae and the late James Lyons, the late Clarence and the late Lorraine Goetze; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive. Kevin was employed by...

Helen M. Cosentino

Helen M. Cosentino

July 2, 2016

Helen M. Cosentino (nee Seimo) age 84, of New Lenox formerly of Berwyn, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2016. Loving wife of the late Donald Cosentino; beloved daughter of the late George and Catherine (Nee Danaher) Seimo; dearest sister of Veronica (Late Raymond) Bell and late George Seimo; cherished aunt of Kim, Geroge, James, Richard,and William Seimo and Lynne...

Mr. Kenneth R. Serauskis

Mr. Kenneth R. Serauskis

July 2, 2016

Kenneth R. Serauskis. US Army Veteran, age 70 at rest July 2nd; beloved husband and best friend of over 49 years to Cindy nee Ozimek; loving Dad of Lisa Kougan (Ray) Rita, Kenny (Korlin) and Marty (Melanie); cherished grandfather of Nina, George, Jason, Jake, Cade, Ella, Trey, Emily, Courtney, Collin and Vinny; dear brother of Lenny (Barbara), Jennie Maciarz &...

William J. Johnson

William J. Johnson

July 1, 2016

William J. Johnson Age 57, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 1, 2016. Loving husband of Pam nee Tober; devoted father of Ali Johnson and Ben Johnson; cherished son of Ann Johnson (nee Palkon) and the late Thomas Johnson; dear brother of Michael Johnson and Christopher Johnson; also survived by his beloved dogs Boomer, Nellie, and Lily....

Mr. Paul A. Potocki,  Jr.

Mr. Paul A. Potocki, Jr.

June 30, 2016

Paul A. Potocki Jr. Age 52, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Beloved father of Carolynn Potocki; loving brother of Richard (Teresa), Michael (Patricia), William Potocki and Jacqueline Potocki; dear uncle of Kristin, Richard, Lydia, Michael Jr., Keith, Myles and Keira; also survived by Wendy Potocki. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Paul Sr.,...

Joseph J. Stepanek

Joseph J. Stepanek

June 30, 2016

Joseph J. Stepanek age 82, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Loving husband of Gail (nee Economu) Stepanek; beloved father of Gregory (Kimberly) and Steven Stepanek; dearest grandfather of Brian, Kevin and Sarah Stepanek and many nieces and nephews. Joseph was a teacher and football coach at Morgan Park High School. A memorial...

Ms Marjory E. Barris

Ms Marjory E. Barris

June 26, 2016

Marjory Elsie Barris nee Day Age 86, of Matteson, IL. Passed away on June 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Albert J. Barris; loving sister of Edwin (Patricia) Day; cherished grandmother of Eric Barris; dear aunt of Jim (Linda) Day, Patrick Day, Edward (Grace) Day, Paula Neal, and Ronnie Pond. She was preceded in death by her sister Lorrayne...

Tyler H. Tsokatos

Tyler H. Tsokatos

June 25, 2016

Tyler H. Tsokatos 21, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 25, 2016. Beloved son of Rae and Robert "Skip" Naegel and Drew Tsokatos; brother of Drew Tsokatos Jr.; cherished nephew, cousin and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Tyler's name to HERO (Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization of New Lenox) would be appreciated. Family will receive...

Ronald J. Kubas

Ronald J. Kubas

June 24, 2016

RONALD J. KUBAS Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, June 24th, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Ronald is survived by his loving family, children, Margaret (Eric) Larson, Dawn (Mike) Spizzirri, Robert (Jeannine) Kubas, Tina (James) Miletich, grandchildren, Eric Larson, Morgan Larson, Caroline Larson, Kevin Speedwell, Michael Spizzirri, Zachary Speedwell, Alexia Kubas, Antonia...

Patricia Lauren Marozas

Patricia Lauren Marozas

June 24, 2016

Patricia Lauren Marozas, age 50 of New Lenox, formerly of Blue Island and Tinley Park, passed away on Friday, June 24, 2016. Loving mother of Lauren, MacKenna, and Ryan; beloved sister of Christina Keenan, Clinton (Kathy) Peters, Ivan (Kathy) Peters, and Michael (Dee) Peters; also survived by nieces, nephews, and great nieces. Patricia was a dedicated special and elementary education...

Mr. Robert Daniel Mestas

Mr. Robert Daniel Mestas

June 23, 2016

Robert Daniel Mestas Age 63, of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Lori nee Seffren; loving father of Daniel (Waew) Mestas, Rachael (Tate) Dunkel, and Elliot Mestas; cherished grandfather of Aili, Juniper, and Kaya. Robert was a Marine Veteran, and Illinois Division Commander of Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a Civil War...

John "Jack" W. Casey

John "Jack" W. Casey

June 23, 2016

JOHN "JACK" W. CASEY Age 55, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, June 23rd, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jack is survived by his loving family, wife, Ruth Casey (Judd), children, Danny (Valerie) Casey, Amber (Alex Snapp) Casey, siblings, Daniel Casey, Kevin (Denise) Casey, Maureen (Ken) Dukes, Eileen (Angelo Bautista) Casey, Colleen (Dan) McLean, granddaughter, Molly...

Dorothy Turay

Dorothy Turay

June 23, 2016

Dorothy Turay, nee Demkowicz, age 96, beloved wife of the late Paul M. Turay (2001), loving mother of Paul A. (Carol Gida), fond grandmother of Paul, Jr., (Andrea), Jeffrey (Cindy) and Craig (Stephanie), great grandmother of Kevin, Leah, Rachel, Lauren, and Rylee., dear aunt of many nieces and nephews. Former employee of Aham and a team member of the 1st...

Helen Marie Legrett

Helen Marie Legrett

June 21, 2016

Helen Marie LeGrett nee Seamans Age 78, of New Lenox, IL., formerly of Auburn, New York, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Frank LeGrett; loving mother of Michelle (late Ralph) Ruiz, Rick (Vicki) LeGrett, and Kimberly Alcayaga; cherished grandmother of Jaime (Andy) Zemaitis, Nicole (Jerry) Sluiter, Lindsay (Victor) Ruiz, Dominic (Jennifer) Ruiz, Joshua LeGrett,...

Patricia C Eldridge

Patricia C Eldridge

June 21, 2016

PATRICIA C. ELDRIDGE (LANG) Age 69, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, June 21st, 2016 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband of 50 years, James E. Eldridge, Sr., children, Leah (Ray) Bailey, James E. (Melissa) Eldridge, Jr., grandchildren, Lexi Bailey, Jenna Bailey, Andrew Eldridge, Ava Eldridge and niece Leslie (Rick)...

Mel G. Provencher

Mel G. Provencher

June 19, 2016

Mel G. Provencher 84, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mel's name to the Salvation Army would be appreciated. Family will receive friends for a Memorial Visitaion at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 3-8...

Christopher J Olson

Christopher J Olson

June 18, 2016

CHRISTOPHER J. OLSON Age 38, of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. Chris is survived by his loving family, wife, Louise Eccles, children, Emma Jane Engler-Olson, Sophie Rose Olson, soon to be Chelsea Eden Olson, parents, Lee & Patricia Olson (Johnson), siblings, Daniel (Olivia) Olson, Brian (Melissa) Olson, Andrew Olson,...