Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Judith L Stenz

Judith L Stenz

Feb 20, 2016

JUDITH "JUDY" LENT STENZ (JONES) Born: March 6, 1926 Died: February 20, 2016. Judith "Judy" L. Stenz, born March 6, 1926, passed away on February 20, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Wood Stenz (April 5, 2015). Judy was born in Milwaukee, WI to the late William and Margaret Jones. Judy was a homemaker raising four...

Patricia A. Furdek

Patricia A. Furdek

Feb 19, 2016

Patricia A. Furdek (nee Ruettiger) Age 76, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Patricia was born in Memphis, TN to the late Sylvester L. and Hester E. (nee McGuire) Ruettiger. Beloved wife of the late Richard J Furdek; loving mother of Pamela Perona, Michael (fiancée Pamela Hochhalter) Furdek and Stephen Furdek; cherished grandmother of...

Mr. Frank J. Bader

Mr. Frank J. Bader

Feb 16, 2016

Frank J. Bader, age 91, of Chicago passed away on February 16, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Catherine M. Bader nee Schultz; loving father of Mary (Carl) Dampier, Paul (Lenore) Bader, Laurice Kopta, Roberta (Dave) Hahn, Tom (Sue) Bader, Jack (Sue) Bader, Joe (Shirley Glowacki) and Jim (Merri) Bader; cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. Frank was preceded in death by...

Kenneth E. Schiefelbein

Kenneth E. Schiefelbein

Feb 15, 2016

Kenneth E. Schiefelbein 86, of Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2016. Most important in Kenneth's life was the love he had for his family. Loving son of the late Erwin and Clara (nee Schueler) Schiefelbein; Beloved brother of Lucille (the late Edward Sr.) Jenski, the late Erwin Jr. (Rita) Schiefelbein, the late Dolores (the late Ken) Sostak, Lorraine...

Patricia A. Moats

Patricia A. Moats

Feb 14, 2016

Patricia A. Moats (Shields) age 54, of Momence, formerly of Michigan City, IN and Matteson, IL; passed away on February 14, 2016. Beloved daughter of Margaret and the late James Shields. Loving mother of Joshua (Nicole) Moats and Jeremy Moats; cherished grandmother of Savannah, Weston, Jeremy, and one on the way, Adaliene; dear sister of James (Michelle) Shields; fond aunt...

Mrs. Denise Kay Hesse

Mrs. Denise Kay Hesse

Feb 14, 2016

Denise Kay Hesse nee Yerkes Age 46, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 14, 2016. Beloved wife of Rick Hesse; loving mother of Ashley and Ricky Hesse; treasured daughter of Walter and Mary Kay Yerkes; dear sister of Sharon (Kevin) Szewczyk and Michael (Darlene) Yerkes; cherished daughter-in-law of Edie Lauderback and the late Robert Hesse; fond sister-in-law of...

Patrick M Power,  Sr.

Patrick M Power, Sr.

Feb 12, 2016

Patrick Michael Power Sr. Patrick Power left this earth on February 12, 2016 at the age 84. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Dorothy Mae Compton Power. He had been blessed by his children, Nanci Artwohl (Paul), Kate Austin (Gordon), Dotti Hurrle (Don), Diane Reynolds, Patrick Power Jr. (Nancy), and Michael Power (Vasso). Pat was a...

Mary A. Kimmel

Mary A. Kimmel

Feb 11, 2016

Mary A. Kimmel (Eschbach) Age 86, a resident of Mokena, IL passed away on February 11, 2016. Beloved mother of Margaret Deaton-Norris (Packy), Willam Gallaher (Janet), and late Patrick Gallagher (Susan); and loving step-mother of Charles Kimmel Jr. (Teri); cherished grandmother of George Deaton (Amy), Jeffrey Deaton, Christopher Gallagher, Brenden Gallagher (Erin), Caitlin McKinley (Curt), Ellyn Gallagher, Frank Gallagher, Julie...

Nancy Ann Ceh

Nancy Ann Ceh

Feb 11, 2016

Nancy Ann Ceh (nee Hall), age 65 of Frankfort passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. Loving wife of James Ceh; beloved mother of Holly (Steven) Moore, Teri Hosman, Christopher (Nickki) Ceh and Marie (Matt) Meents; dearest daughter of Lloyd Hall; cherished grandmother of Lauren, Kara, Jacy, Leah, Hope, Brody, Mickey and Mackenzie; dear sister of Susan Sekula and Donna Cook....

Mr. James A. Campbell

Mr. James A. Campbell

Feb 11, 2016

James A. Campbell James A. Campbell, age 64, passed away peacefully on February 11th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. Born in Aurora, IL, he was the son of the late Ray and June Campbell. Jim was a member of the EAA/ Experimental Aircraft Association helping with the restoration of the Spirit of St. Louis replica; also a member of the...

Mrs. Joan B. Samulski

Mrs. Joan B. Samulski

Feb 10, 2016

Joan B. Samulski nee Rodgers Age 70, of Elwood, formerly of Oak Forest, IL. passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. Beloved wife of Thomas Samulski; loving mother of Kathleen (David) Szymanek and Thomas J. (Rhonda) Samulski; cherished grandmother of Zachary, Alecia, and Luke Szymanek, and Jacob and Ryan Samulski; dear sister of Joseph (Janet) Siuda. Joan was past president...

Roseanna Frighetto

Roseanna Frighetto

Feb 9, 2016

Rosanna Frighetto age 49. Longtime Orland Park resident formerly of Glenwood. Devoted mother of Melissa Rose Cartolano. Beloved daughter of Angelo and the late Mary (nee Sani) Frighetto. Cherished sister of Gina (Martin) Sakiewicz, Michael Frighetto and Deborah (Richard) Stricker. Loving "Auntie Ro" to Hunter, Vincent, Jaclyn, Christopher, Samantha and Jessica. Daughter in law of Barbara and the late Michael...

William J Mix

William J Mix

Feb 6, 2016

WILLIAM J. MIX Age 88, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago passed away on Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Rosemary Mix (Andrzejewski), children, Carrie (Archie) VanDyke, Dave Mix, Dan (Terri) Mix, Melody (Barry) Wolfinsohn, Andy (Cris) Mix, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. William was preceded in...

Thomas W. Cerny,  Sr.

Thomas W. Cerny, Sr.

Feb 2, 2016

Thomas W. Cerny Sr. Age 69, of New Lenox formerly of Country Club Hills, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Loving husband of Marilyn (nee Schuringa) Cerny; beloved father of Thomas (Kerry Horwath) Cerny Jr., Allison (Brian Hajewski) Cerny and Christina (Todd) LaMont; cherished grandchildren Jordan and Brody LaMont. He was preceded in death by his parents Miles and...

Dennis W. Kueber

Dennis W. Kueber

Feb 1, 2016

Dennis W. Kueber 75, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Dennis was born in Harvey, IL to the late Louis P and Gladine M. (nee Wade). Beloved husband of the late Patricia Ann (nee Kiley); loving father of Karla Kueber and Kevin (Erin) Kueber; cherished and proud grandfather of Patrick, Edward,...

Mr. S. Thomas Andrysiak

Mr. S. Thomas Andrysiak

Feb 1, 2016

S. Thomas Andrysiak Age 69, of Putnam, IL. Formerly of Mountain Home, TX. passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016. Loving father of Monique (Jason) Kroll, Stephanie (Pete) Harris, and Sylvia (Daniel) Mattingly; cherished grandfather of Beanie, Averly, Trip, and Rosalie; and great-grandfather of Ryatt; dear brother of Shirley (George) Benda and Sandra lee (Ralph) Weber. He was preceded in...

Dorothy M Lerner

Dorothy M Lerner

Feb 1, 2016

DOROTHY M. LERNER (GUETSCHOW) Age 86, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, February 1st, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Robert W. (Cynthia Ann) Lerner, Jr., Michael A. (Marilou) Lerner, Gerald E. Lerner, grandchildren, Robert W. (Lesley) Lerner III, AnnMarie (Ryan) O'Sullivan, David Lerner, Timothy Lerner, Elyse (Elliot) Small, Gerald...

Marion E. Stafford

Marion E. Stafford

Jan 31, 2016

Marion E. Stafford (nee McDonald) 93, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. Marion was born in Simpsonville, SC to the late Angus and Clara (nee Hughes) McDonald. Beloved wife of the late Roy Stafford; dear sister of Ralph (Fern) McDonald, Shirley Hintzsche, and the late Mildred Louise Snook; cherished aunt of many. Family will receive friends at...

Mary J. Barclay

Mary J. Barclay

Jan 31, 2016

Mary J. Barclay (nee Becka) 86, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. Mary was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Helen (nee Baker) Becka. Beloved wife, of 65 years, of Willard S. Barclay; loving mother of Laura (Dan) Pretto and Glenn (Nancy) Barclay; cherished grandmother of Angela (Edward) Marks, Trinity (Andrew) Serbin, and Emily Pretto; great...

Mr. Ronald L. Felchlin

Mr. Ronald L. Felchlin

Jan 30, 2016

Ronald L. Felchlin Age 74, of Manhattan formerly of Worth, IL. passed away on January 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Kathleen nee Cates; loving father of Michelle (Thomas) Bienkowski and Christine (Michael) Wolinski; cherished grandfather of Anna and Emma Bienkowski and Jack Wolinski; dear uncle of Mark (Billie) Felchlin, Stacey (Michael) Turiello, and Karen (Jerry) Chapell; and great-uncle of Anais...