Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Therese E. Markulin

Therese E. Markulin

Dec 12, 2015

Therese E. Markulin (nee Gawrysiak) 64, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Therese was born in Chicago to the late Edmund and Helen (nee Krush) Gawrysiak. Loving mother of Christine (Tom) Hincks, Robert (Jennifer) Markulin, Katherine (Kevin McTernan) Markulin and Steve (Kate) Markulin; cherished MEMAW of T.J., Jake, and Ryan Hincks,...

Kevin "Franky" Convey

Kevin "Franky" Convey

Dec 10, 2015

KEVIN "FRANKY" CONVEY Age 62, of New Lenox passed away on Thursday, December 10th, 2015 at his home in New Lenox. Kevin is survived by his loving family, siblings, John Convey, Michael (Mary) Convey, Maureen (Thomas) Hummel, Patricia (Michael) Sparks, nieces and nephews, Kellie (late Tom) Barnett, Joseph Convey, Shannon (Howard) Mueller, Catherine Convey, Bridgette (Dragon) Convey, Danielle (Mike) Costello,...

Richard J. Petro

Richard J. Petro

Dec 10, 2015

Richard J. Petro 73, of Mokena, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. Richard was born in Chicago to the late John and Bernice (nee Haj) Petro. Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Gudausky); loving father of Christopher (Erica), Brent (Anne), Keith (Jennifer) and Michele Petro; cherished Papa of Zachary, Alexis, Cailey, Brent II, Teagan, Brayden and Gage;...

Mr. Paul Page

Mr. Paul Page

Dec 9, 2015

Paul Page 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2015. Born in Hammond, Indiana on February 9, 1923. Attended grade schools there and graduated from Hammond High School June 1940. Attended Indiana University Extension Division for two years before entering service. Resided in New Lenox, Illinois since 1964. Formerly lived in South Holland, Illinois for 8...

Michelle J. Rudd

Michelle J. Rudd

Dec 8, 2015

Michelle J. Rudd nee Salerno-Craig Age 43, of Lockport, formerly of Homer Glen, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. Beloved wife of Bill Rudd; loving mother of Jessie and Billy Rudd; cherished daughter of Bill Craig and Robbie (Richard) Bodem; dear sister of Meg (Michael) Ralph; and dear daughter-in-law of William and Trudy Rudd. Michelle was preceded in...

Jenna M. Pocewicz

Jenna M. Pocewicz

Dec 8, 2015

Jenna M. Pocewicz (nee Rannells) Age 30, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, December 08, 2015. She was born in Hazel Crest to Bruce and June (nee Paske) Rannells. Survived by her loving family, her mother and stepfather June and Bob Roseland; her brothers Cody Rannells and Matthew Roseland; also survived by Brent Pocewicz. Jenna was a Staff Accountant for 1888...

Agnes A. Kleczewski

Agnes A. Kleczewski

Dec 6, 2015

Agnes A. Kleczewski (nee Patane) Age 80, late of New Lenox formerly of Orland Park, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. Agnes was born in Evergreen Park to the late Joseph and Margaret (nee Consolo) Patane. Beloved wife of the late Eugene "Gene" Kleczewski; loving mother of William (Carolyn) Hackett, Mary (James) Damiani, Joseph, John, and Thomas Hackett; cherished grandmother...

Bivian Belcher

Bivian Belcher

Dec 3, 2015

Bivian Belcher (nee Adkins), 93 of Frankfort formerly of Chicago and Huntington West Virgina, passed away on December 3, 2015. Loving wife of the late Louis Belcher; beloved mother of Janie (Scott) Cross, Robert Belcher and late David (Diane) Adkins; dearest sister of Wilma Barck, late Cornet Adkins, late Theodore Adkins, late Paul Adkins, late Norma Crumbaker and late Mearby...

Kenneth R. Dryier,  Sr.

Kenneth R. Dryier, Sr.

Dec 3, 2015

Kenneth R. Dryier Sr., 69 Beloved Husband of 49years to Kathy nee Lasak; Loving Dad of Kim (Rod Russeau) and Kenny (Lisa); Proud and Doting Papa of Madelyn, Elise and Amanda; Dear Brother of Patricia (Joseph) Marchert and the late Robert Dryier; Wonderful uncle of many nieces and nephews; Dear Brother In Law of Robert (Pat) Lasak and Stas (Rosie)...

Helen J. "Jean" Randolph

Helen J. "Jean" Randolph

Dec 1, 2015

Helen J. "Jean" Randolph (nee McNiff) 90, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. Jean was born in Joliet to the late Robert J. and Mary A. (nee Genense) McNiff. Beloved wife of the late Robert D. Randolph; loving mother of Robert II (Linda), Dennis (Mary Anne) and John (Julie); cherished grandmother of 10...

Richard E. Davis

Richard E. Davis

Nov 30, 2015

Richard E. Davis 91, of Orland Park, passed away Monday, November 30th, 2015 at Palos Community Hospital. Richard was born in Chicago to the late John R. and Florence (nee Smith) Davis. Beloved husband of Catheryne Christine (nee DuBois); loving father of Catherine Joanne (Rick) Carlson, Suzanne Mary Trevino, the late Laurie Ann Morganstern and Richard Jon (Patty) Davis; cherished...

Patricia A. Styve

Patricia A. Styve

Nov 30, 2015

Patricia A. Styve nee Derrico Age 72, of Elwood, formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015. Beloved wife of Hank Styve; loving mother of Lisa and Annalee Styve; cherished grandmother of Ambriel, Taren, and Nathanael. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Anna Derrico, and brothers Joseph, Jerry, Stanley, and Michael Derrico. Pat...

Mr. Roy F. Corrigan

Mr. Roy F. Corrigan

Nov 28, 2015

Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Joanne nee McManus; loving father of Jean (John) McDougall, Roy Jr. (Diane) Corrigan, Brian (Leslie) Corrigan, Tim (Denise) Corrigan, Cathy (Marco) Buscaglia, and Michael (Kathy) Corrigan; cherished grandfather of Zachary, Roy III, Morgan, Kevin (Amanda), Kate, Jack, Mary Grace, Emily, Ben, Jack, Eliot, Owen, Isabella, Julia,...

James Willoughby

James Willoughby

Nov 28, 2015

James F. Willouhby, 72 of Richton Park/Peotone passed away on November 28, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; daughter Karin Tomlinson; son James Willoughby; brother Raymond Willoughby; sister Joyce Economous; grandchildren Michael Tomlinson, Reese Willoughby and Tess Willoughby. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Pipefitters Local Union 597. Family will receive friends...

Margaret E Perez

Margaret E Perez

Nov 28, 2015

MARGARET E. PEREZ (BUTLER) Age 85, of Fairfield, IL, former longtime resident of Lockport, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Way-Fair Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Fairfield, IL. Margaret is survived by her loving family, son, Paul Perez, siblings, Robert Butler, Ronald Butler, Mary Wright, Jacqueline Butler, Susan Gallegos and numerous nieces and nephews. Margaret was preceded in death...

Dale William Blocker

Dale William Blocker

Nov 26, 2015

Dale William Blocker, age 27, a cherished son of James and Deborah (nee Bazata) Blocker. Beloved brother of James (Megan) Blocker, Michael (Dana) Szafranowski, Tim (Jeanna) Keller, Brent (Janelle) Svozil. Dear uncle of : Haley, Tyler, Madycin, Aiden, Jackson, Kennedy, and Rachel. Joined into eternity with grandparents of Louis and Marion Blocker, George and Rose Marie Bazata. Dear nephew of...

Geraldine A. Kapanowski

Geraldine A. Kapanowski

Nov 25, 2015

Geraldine A. Kapanowski (nee Stackowicz) age 74, of Frankfort formerly of Palos Heights, passed away on November 25, 2015; loving wife of the late George Kapanowski; beloved mother of Steve Kapanowski, Christie Kapanowski, Scott (Lisa) Kapanowski, Mark (Penny) Kapanowski and Ken (Brooke) Kapanowski; cherished grandmother of 5; fond sister of Ken (Janette) Stackowicz; dearest daughter of the late Stanley and...

Louise F. Bazzani

Louise F. Bazzani

Nov 22, 2015

Louise F. BAZZANI (Nee Kaldem) Age 84, of Lockport passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at her home in Lockport. Louise is survived by her loving family, children, John (Denice) Bazzani, Jeanne (Bernard) Schmidt, Joanne (Dave) Novak, Janice (Robert) Larson, Marianne Schreiner; sisters Rita (Ronald) Tondini, Shirley Saltzman and Arlene Smithson and a sister in law Elsie (Londus) Bettenhausen ....

Charles "Chuck" Foote

Charles "Chuck" Foote

Nov 19, 2015

Charles "Chuck" Foote, age 53 of Frankfort formerly of Hanover Park, passed away on November 19, 2015. Loving husband of Linda (nee Perez); beloved father of Daniel and Robert; dearest son of Joan (nee Lyne) and the late Harold "Jim"; cherished siblings Margaret "Peggy" (Tim) Englehart, Michael, Edward (Laura), Steven and the late James; fond uncle to many. He was...

Catherine L. Harris

Catherine L. Harris

Nov 17, 2015

Catherine L. Harris (nee Kammerdiener) 85, of Lockport IL formerly of Kittaning, PA passed away on November 17, 2015 Catherine is survived by her loving family; children Charles (Sylvia) Harris, Catherine Harris, Patricia Sims and Susan Straub; siblings Bernard Kammerdiener, Boyd (Rose) Kammerdiener, Marybell (Bill) Sheasley, Susan (John) Ziegler, Helen Lutz, Lisa Kammerdiener and Herbert Kammerdiener; grandchildren James (Rebecca) Straub...