Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Barbara L. Lindstrom

Barbara L. Lindstrom

August 11, 2016

Barbara L. Lindstrom (nee Lamar), age 83, of South Wilmington, IL., formerly of Lockport, IL. passed away after a 4 year battle with cancer on Thursday, August 11, 2016 in Joliet, IL. Barbara was born on October 12, 1932 in Coatesville, PA. to the late Harry F. Lamar and Suzanna Lamar (nee Lusky). Barbara is survived by her loving husband,...

Mary Therese Mikalian

Mary Therese Mikalian

August 10, 2016

Mary Therese 'Therese' Mikalian (Kurecki) age 50, of New Lenox, passed away on August 10, 2016 at home. Therese was born November 5, 1965 in Chicago, IL, daughter of Eugene Gerald and Mary Agnes (Cullen) Kurecki. She graduated from A. A. Stagg High School. She stayed home to raise her children and then began a career as medical records technician....

Mary Treharne

Mary Treharne

August 9, 2016

Mary Treharne Treharne, Mary (Morse, nee Balotti) (Grandma Gum), age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Born in Mark, IL on Dec. 15, 1924. A resident of Joliet, IL since 1948. Preceded in death by first husband, Daniel Morse (1968), second husband, William Treharne (1984), mother (Mary), father (Battista), 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. Survived by brother, Eugene...

Florence B. Wanat

Florence B. Wanat

August 9, 2016

Florence B. Wanat (nee Piotrowski); age 94 of Mokena, IL. passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Harry Wanat; loving mother of Kenneth (Linda) Wanat, Dennis Wanat, Jeff Wanat, and Marcia (Robert) Laski; cherished grandmother of 9. Florence was preceded in death by her parents Edwin and Constance Piotrowski. She was a member of St....

Signe K. Smith

Signe K. Smith

August 7, 2016

SIGNE K. SMITH (BERNARDONI) Age 42, of Joliet, passed away August 7th, 2016 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Signe is survived by her loving family, parents, John & Brenda Bernardoni (Spivey), maternal grandmother, Virginia Cumming, brother, Todd (Katie) Bernardoni, nephew, Evan Bernardoni and niece Emily Bernardoni. Signe was a member of Ridgewood Baptist Church in Joliet and also a...

James D Peterson

James D Peterson

August 6, 2016

JAMES D. PETERSON Age 75 of Plainfield, passed away on Saturday, August 6th, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. James is survived by his loving family, children, Steven (Tracy) Peterson, Wendy Peterson, Diane Bridgett Becerra, dear friend, Silvia Becerra, grandchildren, Sarah (Chris) Porter, Megan Foster, Arielle Peterson and 7 great grandchildren. James was preceded in death...

Barbara Jean Duff

Barbara Jean Duff

August 5, 2016

BARBARA JEAN DUFF (SCHARNHORST) Age 85 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, August 5th, 2016 at the Cottages of New Lenox, in New Lenox. Barbara is survived by her loving family, son, Scott (Michele) Duff, son-in-law, William Sumner, brother, Donald (Linda) Scharnhorst, grandchildren, Justin (Katie) Duff, Sean Duff, Jessica (Ryan) Tutko, Sarah (Dan) Chen, Matthew Beles and "Cookie Grandma" to...

Kathleen M. Sullivan - Delegge

Kathleen M. Sullivan - Delegge

August 4, 2016

Kathleen M. Sullivan – Delegge, age 69 of New Lenox formerly of Evergreen Park passed away on August 4, 2016. Loving mother of Mary Kay (Brian) Gardner; cherished grandmother of Kaitlyn and Johnny Gardner; beloved wife of the late Pete Delegge; dearest daughter of the late John and Kay (nee Murray) Sullivan; she is survived by many cousins and her...

Steven A. Grothaus

Steven A. Grothaus

August 4, 2016

Steven A. Grothaus 63, of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian passed away at home on Thursday, August 4, 2016. Steven was born in St. Charles, IL to Raymond and the late Laverne (nee Johnson) Grothaus. Beloved husband of Alice (nee Cholewa); loving father of Melissa (Terry II) Saberhagen and Kirsten Grothaus; dear brother of Pamela (Jeffrey) Parr, Susan (Robert) Chaffin,...

Susan W Mcgoldrick

Susan W Mcgoldrick

August 3, 2016

SUSAN W. McGOLDRICK (WELCH) Age 70, of Lockport passed away Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 at her home in Lockport. Susan is survived by her loving family, husband, Dennis McGoldrick, children, Amy McGoldrick, Brian (Laura Lopez) McGoldrick, Lisa (Ken) Suslek, siblings, Katherine Luck, Mary (Ed Everett) Welch, Jane Welch, grandchildren, Jansen, Kylie, Lily, Rachel, Emma and Owen. Susan was preceded in...

Lavon I. Wiggins

Lavon I. Wiggins

August 3, 2016

Lavon I. Wiggins, Nee Button, age 95, of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home into the arms of Jesus on August 3, 2016. Lavon was born May 7, 1921, at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. She was a 1938 graduate of Hecla High School, SD. Survived by her loving husband of 74 years, Lyle Wiggins; daughters Linda (Jim) DeHart, Pamela (Late...

Mary Jo Williams

Mary Jo Williams

August 1, 2016

Mary Jo Williams 78, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016 at her home. Mary Jo was born in Joliet to the late Leroy and Helen (nee Balma) Ketner. Loving wife of Raymond J. Williams; loving mother of Joseph, James, Janice (Ken) Brewer, John (Laura), Mary Beth, Teresa (Tim) Flynn, Thomas (Ellen) and Noel (Eric) Clark; cherished grandmother...

John R. "Ray" Lewis

John R. "Ray" Lewis

July 31, 2016

John R. Lewis "Ray" 81, of Oak Lawn, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Palos Community Hospital. Ray was born in Chicago to the late Rodney and Margaret (nee James) Lewis. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (nee Swanson) Miller-Lewis; loving father of Laurel (Robb) Carlson, Alan (Susan) Lewis and Tim Lewis; step-father of Susan (Allen) Lind and Mark...

Sheila M. Kooyenga

Sheila M. Kooyenga

July 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

July 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

July 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

July 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.

July 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

July 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

July 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...