Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

May 23, 2016

Mary Terese Jensen (nee McGeehan) of Flossmoor, born September 23rd entered into eternal life on Sunday, May 23, 2016. loving wife of Lawrence Jensen; beloved mother of Kathy (Barry) Murchie, Tricia (Tim) Kuhn and Larry Jensen; cherished grandmother of Kevin and Colin Kuhn; dearest sister of the late Jack (late Pat) McGeehan and several treasured nieces and nephews. Mary was...

May 22, 2016

Melvin H. Weidner 74, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 22, 2016. He was born in Chicago to the late Hilbert and Esther (nee Bauman) Weidner. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Monaco); loving father of Brett Weidner and Jenna (Teddy) Wozny; cherished grandpa of Bingham Michael Wozny; dear brother of the late Donna (the late Skip) Carney;...

May 15, 2016

Kenneth A. Knutson 80, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. Ken was born in Chicago to the late Cal and Genevieve (nee Erickson) Knutson. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Purtell); loving father of Jamie Knutson and Jodie (Tom) Brne; cherished Papa of Meagan (fiancé T.J. Fulfer), Corey, Halle and...

May 13, 2016

R. Harold Trezise Sr. Age 94, of Palos Park, formerly of Frankfort and Oak Lawn, IL. Passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016. Beloved husband of Dolores Trezise nee Williams; loving father of Raymond Jr. (Lorraine) Trezise, Steven (Pam) Trezise, and Kathy (Dennis) McGahan; cherished grandfather of Anthony Trezise, KrysAnna (David) Pericak, Jereme (Kelly) Trezise, Laura Trezise, Amy (Michael) Howard,...

May 13, 2016

Thomas J. Mammosser 76, of Plainfield, passed away Friday, May 13, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Tom was born in Joliet to the late William and Alyce (nee Hutton) Mammosser. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Herman); loving father of Joe (Terri) Mammosser, John (Lisa) Mammosser and Kim Mammosser; step-father of Jaimie Courtney, Joseph Courtney and Frank Fazio; cherished...

May 12, 2016

JOHN P. ANGELUS Age 82 longtime of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Loving husband Judy Angelus (nee O'Connell); beloved father of Ty Angelus and Peter (Erin) Angelus; cherished grandfather of Luk, Eli and Nik; proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean Conflict, played minor league...

May 10, 2016

Amanda L. Kern Age 22, of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 10, 2016. Loving daughter of Kenneth and Denise Kern nee Dresden; dear sister of Alyssa Kern; cherished grand-daughter of the late Albert and late Marieta Kern and the late Leo Dresden and Anne Dresden; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The family will...

May 9, 2016

Jeannette Barnas nee Nyberg, age 90, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016. Beloved mother of Cindy (Karl) Feret and Richard (Pat) Barnas; cherished grandmother of Chastity Santucci, Jeannifer May Santucci, Steven Feret, John Barnas, Eric Barnas, and Michelle McKinney; and great-grandmother of Brittany Barnas, Ethan Barnas, Julian Barnas, Isabella Barnas, Tony Barnas, Andy Barnas, Matt McKinney, and Mike McKinney;...

May 9, 2016

May 9, 2016

Theresa J. Serafino nee Cairo 75, of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore Serafino; loving mother of Salvatore P. Serafino and Angela (Drew) Krusinger; cherished grandmother of Ryan Krusinger, Theresa Green, and Victoria Green; and great-grandmother of Sophia Krusinger; dear sister of Louise (late Donald) Sues and MaryAnn (late Joseph) Ippolito;...

May 8, 2016

Evelyn A. Peters Age 93, of Matteson formerly of Chicago passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Loving wife of the late Frank F. Peters; beloved mother of Jerry (Barb) Peters, Michael (Laurie) Peters, Carol (Wayne) Roman and the late Thomas (Pam) Peters; dearest sister of Helen (late Wally) Boettger, Wanda (Roy) Stankik and Loretta (late Charles) Zisiban; she is...

May 6, 2016

James M. Lapenda, was born April 4, 1928 in Chicago, IL., and passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 in Lemont at the age of 88. His loving wife, Jo Anne Foglton Lapenda nee Marchet preceded him in death in 2015. Loving stepfather of Michael (Kimberlee) Foglton and David Foglton; cherished grandfather of James, Nicholas, and Caroline Foglton; dear uncle...

May 3, 2016

EDWARD W. PAUL Age 75, of Valencia, CA formerly of New Lenox IL, passed away on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2016 in Valencia CA. Edward is survived by his loving family, wife, Joanne Paul (Pusateri), sons, Daniel (Beth) Paul, Brian Paul, siblings, Bill (Judie) Paul, Chuck Paul, grandchildren, Michael Paul, Abigail Paul and several nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in...

May 1, 2016

Lloyd R. Hall Age 90 of Manteno formerly of Frankfort and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at the Illinois Veterans Home of Manteno. Loving husband of the late Lois Hall; beloved father of Susan Sekula, Donna Cook and the late Nancy (Jim) Ceh; dear son of the late Gustave and Olga (nee Johnson) Hall; dearest brother of...

April 30, 2016

GALEN L. SCHUMACHER Age 64, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, April 30th, 2016 at his home in New Lenox. Galen is survived by his loving family, wife, Karen Schumacher (Bannerman), children, Ondrea (Kurt) Bey, Jake (Tracy) Schumacher, siblings, Sue (John) Detrick, Gary (Lynn) Schumacher, Mark (Debbi) Schumacher, Rick (Lisa) Schumacher, Harold (Dawnn) Schumacher, sister-in-law, Kathy (Harry) Combs, grandchildren,...

April 30, 2016

Donald R. Behm 75, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. Don was born in Harvey to the late George and Pearl (nee Hayes) Behm. Beloved husband of Susan (nee Putz); loving father of Jeff (Natalie) Behm and Tracy (Nick Ezop) Behm; cherished grandpa of Jacob Behm and Trevor Behm; dear brother...

April 29, 2016

Raymond K Jurvich Age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in New Lenox on Friday, April 29, 2016. Ray is survived by his wife of 30 years, Debra, his son Andrew and his grandchildren Samantha and Raymond. Also surviving are his sister Bernadine Rinke, mother-in-law Helen Knobbe Johnson, brothers in law David (Carol) Knobbe, Roger (Donna) Knobbe, sister-in-law Lois...

April 28, 2016

Patricia A. Bakke age 79, of Wilmington, IL., passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Loving mother of Debbie (Scott) Marietta and Joseph (Brenda) Bakke; cherished Nana of Yvonne "Evie" Shutts and Glenda Faith Morris. Patricia enjoyed watching "Reality TV." The family will meet at Chapel Hill Gardens South Cemetery, 11333 S. Central Ave., Oak Lawn, IL 60453 on Tuesday,...

April 27, 2016

Dean B. Smith 60, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Dean was born in Chicago to the late Edward and Helen (nee Brion) Smith. He was a Member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local #73 for more than 30 years and worked for Turano Baking Company for 4 years. Beloved husband...

April 27, 2016

JOHN K. O'CONNOR Age 65, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, April 27th, 2016 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna O'Connor (Frawley), children, John R. (Tiffany) O'Connor, Heather (Fred) Offermann, siblings, Peggy (Tom) Hlousek, Kathy O'Connor, Anne (Jim) Cortez, Noreen O'Connor, Mike (Sue) O'Connor, Mary (Paul) Fernald,...