Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Hedwig M. "Hedy" Mikuzas

Hedwig M. "Hedy" Mikuzas

March 14, 2016

Hedwig "Hedy" M. Mikuzas (nee Grumptmann) 88, of Mokena, passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. Hedy was born in Czechoslovakia to the late Karl and Hedwig (nee Ullrich) Grumptmann. Beloved wife of the late Antanas Mikuzas; loving mother of Karen (Robert) Elliott; cherished Oma of Jennifer and Kristen Elliott. Hedy retired from Nabisco after 30 years of service. Family will...

James A. "Jim" Seguin

James A. "Jim" Seguin

March 13, 2016

James A. "Jim" Seguin 68, of Petersburg, IL, formerly of New Lenox passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, IL. Jim was born in Chicago to the late Fredrick J. and Dorothy E. (nee Gardner) Seguin. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Podewell); loving father of Matt (Anna Stephens), Katie (Joey) Gomez and Paul (Megan); cherished Po...

Gerald "Jerry" M Gibson

Gerald "Jerry" M Gibson

March 13, 2016

GERALD "JERRY" M. GIBSON Gerald "Jerry" M. Gibson "Gibby" 72 of New Lenox left us suddenly on Sunday March 13, 2016. He was preceded in death by his parents, Orland and Arlene (Mooneyham) Gibson, a brother, Garald Gibson, and a son, Gerald Gibson. Jerry leaves behind a loving wife of 48 years, Linda (Johnson) Gibson and his beloved children, Deborah...

Pasquale Del Cotto

Pasquale Del Cotto

March 13, 2016

Pasquale Del Cotto Age, 74 of Frankfort formerly of South Holland and the Roseland area passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Loving husband of Charmaine (nee St. Julien), Beloved father of George, late Robert (Melissa) and Greg (Suzi), dearest son of the late George and Antoinette (nee Napoli), fond brother of the late Elizabeth (late Dr. Vince) Pecora; cherished...

Roger W. Randolph

Roger W. Randolph

March 10, 2016

Roger W. Randolph 79, of Minooka, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Roger was born in Joliet to the late Adolph and Marguerite (nee Nichols) Randolph. Husband of Gerolene (nee Hearron); father of Kim (Skip) Eller, Roger P. (Kim) Randolph, and Lori (Brian) McNamee; grandfather of many; step-father of Stephen (Tracie) Olvera, and Kelly...

Betty M Magnuson

Betty M Magnuson

March 10, 2016

BETTY M. MAGNUSON (O'HERAN) Age 94, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, March 10th, 2016 at Manorcare in Palos Heights. Betty is survived by her loving family, children, Bruce (Carole) Magnuson, Maribeth (Richard) Rupcich, daughter-in-law, Renae Magnuson, grandchildren, John Rupcich, Sara Cornett, Megan Hochbaum, Breanna Magnuson, Sean Magnuson and great grandchild Kathryn Cornett. Betty was preceded in death by her...

Margaret Ekstrom

Margaret Ekstrom

March 7, 2016

MARGARET EKSTROM (BREEN) Age 83 of Bourbonnais, passed away Monday, March 7th, 2016 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Margaret is survived by her loving family, husband, Donald Ekstrom, children, Lynda Wilson, Diana (Tony) Glavas, siblings, Corrine Schaffer, Donna (Rich) Hadzema, Larry (Louise) Breen, grandchildren, Michelle (Rich) Ratzel, Frank Tatar, Bobby Wilson, Jimmy Wilson, Catie Wilson, great grandchildren, Braden Ratzel...

Mr. James "Jim" Larsen

Mr. James "Jim" Larsen

March 7, 2016

James "Jim" C. Larsen Age 72, of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. Beloved husband of Patricia nee Stewart; loving father of Tami Nelson and Brett (Kelly) Larsen; cherished papa of Kylie, Elle, and Grace Larsen; dear brother-in-law of Eileen (Joe) Seed; treasured uncle of Jason Seed. He was preceded in death by his...

June D Roseland

June D Roseland

March 3, 2016

JUNE D. ROSELAND (EBERHART) Age 73, of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, March 3rd, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. June is survived by her loving family, children, William (Deberah) Norman, Darlene (David) Russ, Philip (Romina) Norman, step-children, Dawn (Bob) Greiff, Dane (Karen) Roseland, Tricia (Dan) Corn, siblings, Terry (Sue) Eberhart, Phyllis (Bill) Navarro, nine grandchildren and one...

David J. Sellenberg

David J. Sellenberg

March 2, 2016

David J. Sellenberg age 76. Longtime Frankfort resident formerly of Chicago's Roseland neighborhood. U.S. Marine Veteran. Retired Industrial Equipment Salesman. Husband for 49 years of Elizabeth "Betty" nee Propati. Father of Eric (Susan) Sellenberg and Amy (Jason) Uner. Grandfather of Jackson and Dylan Uner, and Annie and Gretchen Sellenberg. Brother-in-law of the late Dr. Joseph (Flora) Propati and Mamie (late...

Michael "Mikey" Sullivan

Michael "Mikey" Sullivan

March 1, 2016

Michael "Mikey" Sullivan Age 14, of Monee, passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at his home in Monee, with his family at his side. Beloved son of Michael and Kathy Sullivan (Tomczuk); loving brother of Macy and William Sullivan; cherished grandson of John and Linda Tomczuk and Marge and Jerry Sullivan; treasured nephew of Karen (Jim) O'Brien, John Tomczuk,...

Mr. Richard Danek

Mr. Richard Danek

February 29, 2016

Richard Danek Age 69, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, February 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Valerie nee Burrer; loving father of Heather (Kevin) McHale and Keith (Susan) Danek; cherished grandfather of Jaden and Tivon Danek, and Reannon, Shane, Tessa, and Kellen McHale; dear brother of George (Carol-Ann) Danek, Christopher (Peg) Danek, and Veronica (George) Belleau. He was preceded in death...

Joseph R. Grobarcik

Joseph R. Grobarcik

February 28, 2016

Joseph R. Grobarcik 75, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. He was born on March 12, 1940 to the late Joseph and Victoria (nee Jankola). Joe was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. He was the owner of Holladay Plumbing from which was retired. He was an avid fisherman and a longtime...

Douglas "Doug" Allen Rozek,  Sr.

Douglas "Doug" Allen Rozek, Sr.

February 24, 2016

Douglas "Doug" Allen Rozek, Sr., of Mokena passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, Loving husband of Vicki Rozek; beloved father of Doug Rozek, Jr., Jackie Rozek and Ashley Rozek; dearest son of Josephine Rozek and the late Edward "Dick" Rozek, cherished brother of Kimberly (Paul) Jensen, also survived by many nieces and...

Robert Joseph Dieringer

Robert Joseph Dieringer

February 22, 2016

Robert J. Dieringer, age 74, was surrounded by family when he was called home to heaven on February 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Esther: Devoted father of James (Devrin), Cynthia, Robert, and Ralph (Halina); Cherished grandfather of Robert, Morghan, Tristan, Wyatt, Natalia, Michael, John, Victoria, Weronika, Amanda and Ryan and great granddaughter, Iliana; Loving Brother of Del Roy (Terry) Prokop,...

Warren "Pike" W Keuch

Warren "Pike" W Keuch

February 21, 2016

WARREN "PIKE" W. KEUCH Age 83 of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at Miller Rehabilitation in Kankakee. Warren is survived by his loving family, wife, Janis Keuch (Freese), sons, Warren L. (Donna) Keuch, Gordie Keuch, sister, Laverne Rechkemer, grandchildren, Warren J. Keuch, Justin A. Keuch, Kyle G. Keuch, Chris L. Keuch, Kaylah C. Keuch and Tyler "Pike" Keuch....

Elizabeth E. Huls

Elizabeth E. Huls

February 21, 2016

Elizabeth E. Huls (Lif) Age 95, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2016 with her family at her side. Beloved wife of 69 years to the late Herbert M. Huls; loving mother of Herbert R. Huls and Deborah (Bruce) Fulton; cherished grandmother of Bruce (Tracy) Fulton, Laura Huls Eason, Suzanne (Rob) Cronberg, Thomas (Kerry) Fulton, and...

Judith L Stenz

Judith L Stenz

February 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

February 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

February 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...