Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Randall "Randy" L Blocker

Randall "Randy" L Blocker

November 6, 2016

RANDALL "RANDY" L. BLOCKER Age 65, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, November 6th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Randy is survived by his loving family, wife, Theresa Blocker (Iwaniuk), mother, Norma Blocker (Rossi), children, Stephen (Monica) Blocker, Kevin (Jaclyn) Blocker, Valerie (Otto) Stack; Proud Papsi to Hayley, Jackson, Caitlin, Morgan and one on the way; siblings,...

Rocco R. Delrio

Rocco R. Delrio

November 5, 2016

Rocco R. DelRio Age 33, resident of New Lenox, IL., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Beloved husband of Shannon (nee Waller); loving father of Vincent DelRio, cherished son of Antonio DelRio Sr., and Lydia Garcia; dear brother of Denise Rosas, Juan DelRio, Antonio DelRio Jr., Elisa Plummer, Crystal DelRio, Olivia Lopez, Lidia Acosta, Mark Garcia, Santos Acosta,...

Melanie Joy Setterbo

Melanie Joy Setterbo

November 4, 2016

Melanie Joy Setterbo Age 37, resident of Joliet, IL, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2016. Loving mother of Brittany Zilewicz and Harley Reiter; beloved daughter of Marlene (Robert) Kohr and Harold (Michell) Setterbo; cherished sister of Mark (Tammy French) Setterbo and Michelle (Thomas Jr.) Darnall; dear aunt of Novella, Skylar, and Aaron. Melanie enjoyed reading and crafts. The family...

Willam F. Prill,  Jr.

Willam F. Prill, Jr.

November 4, 2016

William F. Prill Jr. Age 91, of Riverdale passed away on November 4, 2016. Loving uncle of Wesley (Julie) Prill, Donald (Grace) Prill and Valerie Prill; beloved great uncle of Dan Prill, Sara Prill, Stephanie (Mark) Coglianese and Ryan Prill. He was preceded in death by his parents William F. Prill Sr. and Elsie Prill.; Brothers Herschel Prill, Wayne (late...

Rogelio G. Saldivar

Rogelio G. Saldivar

November 2, 2016

Rogelio G. Saldivar Age 73, of Manhattan passed away on November 2, 2016. Loving husband of Imelda Saldivar; beloved father of Sandra Hernandez, Roy Saldivar, Jr., and Henry Saldivar; dearest grandfather of JR. Hernandez, Priscilla Marshall, Henry Hernandez, Justin Saldivar and Ali Saldivar; proud great grandfather of Manny Hernandez and Roy Hernandez. He was preceded in death by his father...

Samuel  Jr. Teerling

Samuel Jr. Teerling

November 2, 2016

Samuel Teerling Jr. 77, of Streator and formerly of Homer Township, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 . Loving husband of Linda (nee Ganzel) Teerling, beloved father of Janet (Jim) Teerling Fender, Lydia (George) Janacek and William (Kristine) Teerling, cherished papa of Jamie (Anthony) Vaccaro, Samantha Janacek, Danielle Janacek, Samuel Teerling and Amanda Teerling; dearest...

Joyce Ann Boshears

Joyce Ann Boshears

October 30, 2016

Joyce Ann "Nana" Boshears (nee King), aged 77, of Lockport, IL, formerly of Joliet, IL and of Keiser, Arkansas, passed away peacefully in her home on October 30, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Joyce was born on November 23, 1938 to Alice (nee Amos) and Tom King. She grew up in Kaiser, Arkansas as one of ten children. While...

Theodore B. Larson

Theodore B. Larson

October 30, 2016

Theodore B. Larson 95, of Orland Park, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016 at Lexington of Orland Park. He was born in Chicago to the late Elmer and Winifred (nee Fight) Larson. Beloved husband of Emily E. (nee Milos) Larson; loving father of Theodore (Karen) Larson, Rebecca (Kenneth) Nilsson, and David (Marie) Larson; cherished grandfather of Nicole and Nathan Larson,...

Donald Sander

Donald Sander

October 30, 2016

Donald Sander 68, of Coal City formerly of Blue Island and Clifton, passed away Sunday, October 30, 2016. Loving husband of Jacqueline (Nee Fitzgerald) Sander, beloved father of the late Dawne Sander, Donald (Kathy) Sander, John (Siobhan) Fitzgerald, Matthew (Ashley) Sander, Julie Sander, cherished grandchildren Scarlett, Savannah, Colin and Ryan; dearest step children Jimmy, Debbie, Maria, Connie, Megan and Sarah...

Ruth A. Burke

Ruth A. Burke

October 29, 2016

RUTH A. BURKE (BARNICKEL) Age 70, of Lockport, former longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 29th, 2016. Ruth is survived by her loving family, husband, Bill Burke, children, Bill Burke, Christine Duecker, Peggy Burke, Tim (Yunseo) Burke, grandchildren, Billy, Annabelle, Aidan, Grace, siblings, Len (Karen) Barnickel, Tom (Bev) Barnickel, Janice Roth, Kate (Joe...

William A. Otto

William A. Otto

October 29, 2016

William A. Otto 79, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at The Cottages of New Lenox. William was born in Chicago to the late Vivian (nee Vogel). Loving father of Jennifer (Brian Fellers) Otto; dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Sheree (nee Prerost) Otto and three brothers. William was...

Patricia L. Parker

Patricia L. Parker

October 29, 2016

PATRICIA L. PARKER (SHATS) Age 62, of Lockport passed away Saturday, October 29th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband, Ben Parker, son, Nick Parker, siblings, Mary (Joe) Fontanetta, Joanne (Chris Adas) Hecht, John (Judy) Shats, Jim (Geri) Shats, Nancy (Joe) Sirilla, lifelong dear friend, Karen Kucer and numerous nieces, nephews...

Harriet Wieclaw

Harriet Wieclaw

October 29, 2016

Harriet Wieclaw (nee Osinski) 87, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Harriet was born in Charleroi, PA to the late Alex and Agnes (nee Zaleski) Osinski. Loving mother of Mark (Sally) and Scott (Theresa); cherished grandmother of Kristie (Robby), Matt (Lori), Jaclyn (Cody), Alexandra and Jake; great grandmother of Colton, Brantley...

Jeffrey Kenneth Madsen

Jeffrey Kenneth Madsen

October 28, 2016

Jeffrey Kenneth Madsen 25, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 28, 2016. Jeffrey was born in Olympia Fields, IL to Joyce A. (nee Nystrom) Madsen and Keith C. (Patty Wiemeler) Madsen. Loving brother of Cameron, Brandon, and Heather; father of Karissa; cherished grandson of John and Patricia Nystrom and Gertrude "Dolly" Madsen and the late Kenneth K. Madsen, Sr; dear...

Marguerite "Peggy" Kloos

Marguerite "Peggy" Kloos

October 27, 2016

Peggy Kloos (nee Pfordresher). Beloved wife of the late George E. Kloos III and precious mother of Sister Marge Kloos, Kathleen (Steve) Popoff, Carolyn (Thomas) Hinsdale, Jean (Rick) Neufeld, Nancy Kloos, Daniel (Lynn) Kloos, Susan (Bob) Strandt, Larry (Sue) Kloos, Janet (Steve) Maynard died suddenly on October 27. Peggy lived for her family and until the last breath, she looked...

Ralph A. Stohlquist

Ralph A. Stohlquist

October 27, 2016

RALPH A. STOHLQUIST Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Thursday, October 27th, 2016. Ralph is survived by his loving family, children, Eric (Sabine) Stohlquist, Cheryl (Steve) Couch, grandchildren, Derek Vickers, Drew (Alysha) Vickers, Amada (Eric) Pole and Neil Vickers. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold & Elizabeth Stohlquist (Holmes),...

Martha D. Labaj

Martha D. Labaj

October 26, 2016

Martha D. Labaj (nee Pozeck) 89, passed away on October 26, 2016 in Kankakee. Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Labaj; loving mother Frank E. (Ree) Labaj and Gloria (Charles) Mager; cherished grandmother of Kevin (Katie) Labaj, Kelli (Mark) Kelly, Holly Mager, Samantha Mager, and Jacob Mager; and great-grandmother of Levi Kelly and Ava Kelly; dear sister of Elizabeth...

Virginia "Ginny" Hollahan

Virginia "Ginny" Hollahan

October 26, 2016

Virginia "Ginny" Hollahan On October 26, 2016, we lost our sister Ginny (Virginia) Hollahan, age 62. Ginny led a vibrant life and was challenged with the limitations of multiple sclerosis during the last 20 years of her life. She died of pneumonia and had a peaceful death surrounded by family. For the last year and a half Ginny resided at...

Kimberly Ellen Salinas

Kimberly Ellen Salinas

October 25, 2016

Kimberly Ellen Salinas (nee Price), age 49, of Joliet formerly of Lockport, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. She is survived by her loving family; children Tiffany Blake, Ricardo "Tony" Salinas, Alicia Salinas and adopted son Ramon "Nuney" Nunez; father Wendell Price; sisters Joan Sears and Chrissy Price and her special friend Moose Moulten. She...

Jeannette I. Gibney

Jeannette I. Gibney

October 25, 2016

Jeannette I. Gibney (Prevost) 83, of Matteson, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at Rosewood Care Center, Joliet. She is survived by her son, John (Jackie) Gibney and her daughters, April (Jeff) Brinton and Linda Pietrucha; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a sister Carol Otto, and nieces and nephews. Jeanette was a retired R.N. where she worked throughout Cook...