Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. Joseph J. Derosa

Mr. Joseph J. Derosa

September 12, 2016

Joseph J. DeRosa Joseph J. DeRosa, 83, New Lenox, IL passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on November 10, 1932 in Cosenza, Italy, preceded in death by his parents Eugenio and Angelina (Ricchio) DeRosa, and brother Mario DeRosa. Joe came to the United States at the age...

Robert S. Poska

Robert S. Poska

September 12, 2016

ROBERT S. POSKA Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, September 12th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Lou Poska (Vincent) children, Diana (Scot) Anderson, Robert A. Poska, step-children, Dennis (Jennifer) Peterson, Edward (Cari Potter) Peterson, Pamela (Daniel) Perovic, sister, Frances (Rodney) Schmidt, grandchildren, Kate (Joseph) Rohmfeld,...

Joseph A. Dominik

Joseph A. Dominik

September 11, 2016

Joseph A. Dominik Age 65, of Homer Glen formerly of Chicago Ridge, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2016. Loving father of Shelly (Tim) Geske, Jinny (Darin) Grove, Libby (Dave) Simon and Joe (Jeni) Dominik; beloved brother of Linda Love, late Susan (Jim) Powell and Marty (Sue) Dominik; cherished Papa of Drew Dominik, Jack Grove, Jake Geske, Sawyer Simon, Emmie...

Gary A. Eaton,  Jr.

Gary A. Eaton, Jr.

September 10, 2016

Gary A. Eaton Jr. 52, of Homer Glen, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2016. Gary was born in Joliet to the late Gary A. Sr. and Erma (nee Kissinger) Eaton. Beloved husband of Sherry (nee Jacob); loving brother of Daniel (Sheila) Eaton, Lora (Mark) Hunt, and Rebecca Eaton; dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Gary was a self-employed Insurance...

Dennis E. Sidler,  Sr.

Dennis E. Sidler, Sr.

September 8, 2016

Dennis E. Sidler, Sr., age 72, of Frankfort formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Loving husband of Mary (nee Homerding) Sidler; beloved father of Patricia (John Jr.) Barthel and Dennis (Amy) Sidler, Jr; dearest brother of Ronald, late Timothy, Gregory, Jeffrey and late Kevin Sidler; cherished grandfather of John III and Jeremy Barthel and Ivie...

Corrine M. Doerrer

Corrine M. Doerrer

September 8, 2016

Corinne M. Doerrer (nee Benson) Age 90, of New Lenox formerly of Richton Park and the Mt. Greenwood area, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Walter Doerrer; devoted mother of Lynn Evers, Raymond (Laura) Doerrer and Robert (Tamara) Doerrer; loving grandmother of Cheryl and Mike (Sandy) Evers, Ryan (Allison), Tracy and Zachary Doerrer and...

Gwendolyn June Davis

Gwendolyn June Davis

September 7, 2016

Gwendolyn June Davis, age 77, longtime resident of Mokena formerly of the Roseland area, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. Loving wife of Robert M. Davis; beloved mother of Jeffrey (Inez) Davis, Brian (Christina) Davis, Bobbie Jean (Gene) Leonard and Billie Jo (Scott) March; dearest sister of Nancy Amador, Carolyn Maynard, Sharon (Frank) VanAelst, William Crince and James...

Miriam A. Weiss

Miriam A. Weiss

September 7, 2016

MIRIAM A. WEISS (ANDERSON) Age 89, of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, September 7th, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Miriam is survived by her loving family, children, Nancy (Stuart) Teschke, Kimberly (Patrick) O'Connell, brother, Marvin (Barbara) Anderson, grandchildren, Brian (Julie) Wilson, Amy (Robert) Joyce, Matthew Denucci, Gregory (Michelle) Teschke, Stephanie (Joel) Woodward, Joanna (Adam) Wason, Kelly O'Connell,...

Rev. Mark A. Fracaro

Rev. Mark A. Fracaro

September 6, 2016

Rev. Mark A. Fracaro Rev. Mark A. Fracaro, age 74, lifelong resident of Lockport, IL. entered into eternal life on Tuesday, September 6, 2016. Fr. Mark retired after 49 years of serving in the Joliet Diocese. Beloved brother of Frances Jeanne (late Jim) Ciambor; loving uncle of James Andrew Ciambor, Cassady N. Ciambor, Thomas A. Ciambor, Jami Lynn Ciambor and...

Florence J. Provencher

Florence J. Provencher

September 6, 2016

Florence J. Provencher nee DiVirgilio Age 83 of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, September 6th 2016. Beloved wife of the late Melvin G. Provencher; devoted mother of Joseph Provencher, Cathy (David) Vergara, and Susan (Scott) Semetulskis; loving grandmother of Lauren Provencher, Alexander Vergara, and Kate Semetulskis; dear sister of Louis DiVirgilio, and Mary Dorian; fond aunt to many. She was...

Maxine E. Bonaguro

Maxine E. Bonaguro

September 4, 2016

Maxine E. Bonaguro (nee Bohmeier) 85, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at her home. She was born in Chicago to the late Max and Esther (nee Arntz) Bohmeier. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence "Kie" Bonaguro. Loving mother of Maria (the late Lawrence) Bokal, Helen Dolbeer, Kim (Michael) Litwicki, and Roxanna Bonaguro; cherished grandmother of eight...

Raymond L. Lepacek

Raymond L. Lepacek

September 4, 2016

Raymond L. Lepacek 86, of Fort Myers, FL formerly of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, September 4, 2016 at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice in Bonita Springs, FL. Raymond was born in Joliet to the late John and Anna (nee Kastak) Lepacek. Beloved husband of the late Rosaline; loving father of John Lepacek, Linda Anderson, Barbara (Robert) Smolka, Sharon (William)...

Carol A. Celia

Carol A. Celia

September 2, 2016

Carol A. Celia (nee Tito) 65, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital. Carol was born in Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Domenico M. Celia; loving mother of Marianne (James) Cooper and Gina (Agostino) Vinci; cherished grandmother of Nicholas and Alexis Cooper, and Megan and Michela Vinci; beloved daughter of the late Vito...

Gerald J. Butcher

Gerald J. Butcher

August 30, 2016

Gerald J. Butcher 80, of Joliet passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. Loving husband of Agnes Butcher (nee Jacklich); beloved father Dianna (Jim) Webb, Doreen (Bill) Howland and Debbie (Dave) Cernauskas; cherished grandfather of Jerald Webb; dearest brother of Eugene (late Henrietta) Butcher and numerous nieces and nephews. Gerald was the owner of "I" State Lumber Company in Joliet...

Panagiotis "Pete" Poulakis

Panagiotis "Pete" Poulakis

August 30, 2016

Panagiotis "Pete" Poulakis 76, of Lockport formerly of Orland Park, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Pete was born in Karystos Evia, Greece to the late Dimitrios and Eirini (nee Kolobaris) Poulakis. Beloved husband of Cindy (nee Flinchum); loving father of Nicole "Nikki" (Marc) Fontanetta, Constantino "Dino" (Shannon), Dimitrios "Tim" (Vicky), Angelina "Angel" (Matt)...

Mr. Robert S. Longdon

Mr. Robert S. Longdon

August 29, 2016

Robert S. Longdon 80, of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Monday, August 29, 2016. Beloved husband of Karen nee Brant; loving father of Mitchell (Lisa) Pratl and Matthew (Amber) Longdon; cherished grandfather of Jessica, Zachary, Blaine, and Alivia. Robert was a Navy Veteran. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox on Thursday,...

Marion E. Summers

Marion E. Summers

August 28, 2016

MARION E. SUMMERS (LeROY) Age 98 of Joliet, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 28th 2016 in Joliet. Marion is survived by her loving family, children, Bill (fiancée Carol Maxson) Summers, Janet (Bob) Surges, son-in-law, Owen Elmer, sister, Gladys Ferguson, grandchildren, Dr. Cindy (Rev. Rodney) Durr, Dr. Rick (Michelle) Elmer, Dr. Brent (Wendy) Elmer, Dr. Lynn (Darren) Allison,...

Jack J. Mejdrich

Jack J. Mejdrich

August 24, 2016

Jack J. Mejdrich Age 83, of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago and Burbank, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Maywood IL. Jack is survived by his loving family; sons Jack, Brian (Lisa Lohan) and Steven (Shannon) Mejdrich; grandchildren Ashley and Amber Majewski, Christina, Brooke, Corryn, Joseph and Kylie Mejdrich. Jack was preceded...

Jane M. Foster

Jane M. Foster

August 24, 2016

Jane M. Foster (nee Longhini) 62, a lifelong Lockport resident, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Jane was born in Joliet to the late Anthony and Margueritte (nee Lif) Longhini. Beloved wife of George K. Foster; loving mother of Bradley (Erica), Ryan, Kyle, and Heather (Bradley) Sanderson; cherished Nana of Alexandra, Ava and Layla...

Irene Ann Zychal

Irene Ann Zychal

August 23, 2016

Irene Ann Zychal, (nee Kwak) age 85, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away on August 23, 2016. Loving wife of the late Anthony Zychal; beloved mother of Anthony, Michael, Steven and the late Lisa Marie Zychal; dearest sister of Stanley Kwak and Mary Siotarski; cherished grandmother of Nathan, Joshua and Natalie Zychal and many nieces and nephews. She...