Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. William Strons

Mr. William Strons

Nov 16, 2015

William "Bill" Strons 75 of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Nan Strons nee Escobar; loving father of Karen (Phil) Favia, Cindy (Ron) Glaser, Bill (Susie) Strons, Eric (Lisa) Strons, and James (Izabela) Strons; cherished grandfather of Marc, Luke and Alec Favia, Jake and Alyssa Glaser, Zach and Rachel Strons, and Kelly...

Nancy Jean Heiy

Nancy Jean Heiy

Nov 16, 2015

NANCY JEAN HEIY (HUTCHINSON) Age 71, of Zeigler, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 16, 2015 at her home in Zeigler. Nancy is survived by her loving family, sons, Jeff (Janet) Wawczak, Todd Wawczak, siblings, Judy Anderson, Linda (Bill) Shepherd, Donna Jontes, seven grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, George...

Nancy L. Mitchell

Nancy L. Mitchell

Nov 16, 2015

Nancy L. Mitchell (nee Stamper) 78, of Englewood FL formerly of Frankfort, IL, passed away November 16, 2015. Nancy was born in Harvey, IL to the late William and Julia (nee Nelson) Stamper. Beloved wife of Gordon L. Mitchell; loving mother the late Lisa (Lyndon) Swartz, Paul Mitchell, Laura (Timothy) Meagher, and Nicole (Brian) Noonan; step-mother to Mark (Mindy) Mitchell,...

Mr. Paul Wessel

Mr. Paul Wessel

Nov 15, 2015

Paul Wessel Jr. Age 85, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Beloved husband of 56 years to Kay nee Floyd; dear brother of Juanita Vieira; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Paul was a Korean War Army Veteran and member of the Korean War Veteran's organization. He received his master's degree in education, and...

Shirley M Osuch

Shirley M Osuch

Nov 14, 2015

SHIRLEY M. OSUCH (GAUTHIER) Age 91, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, November 14th 2015 at her home in Frankfort. Shirley is survived by her loving family, children, Janet Osuch, Ted Osuch, Bob (Karen) Osuch, Susan Osuch, Jean (Gary) Ames, Lin Osuch, David Osuch and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Theodore Osuch....

John G Irvine

John G Irvine

Nov 14, 2015

John G. Irvine 72, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 14, 2015. John was born in Chicago to the late Ernest and Ruth (nee Blocker) Irvine. John was retired from the Chicago Tribune where he spent 41 years. He started out as a Copy Boy and worked his way up to Photographer. Beloved husband of 50 years of...

Donald William Rohde

Donald William Rohde

Nov 12, 2015

DONALD WILLIAM ROHDE JULY 29, 1930- NOVEMBER 12, 2015 Donald W. Rohde, 85, was called home by his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ November 12, 2015 at home, surrounded by his family. Don was born at home July 29, 1930 in Chesterton, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alma (Schreiber) and William Rohde, sister, Ruth (Jack) Blount,...

Mr. John T. Sendra

Mr. John T. Sendra

Nov 12, 2015

John T. Sendra, age 73, of Frankfort, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. Beloved father of Pamela (Richard) Gorczynski, Kristin Zavala, John Sendra, and Michael Sendra; cherished grandfather of Brian (Fiancé Felicia), Rich, Amanda (Fiancé John), Nicholas (Fiancé Ashley), Matthew, and Isis and great-grandfather of Elijah, Ronin, and John; dear brother of Lawrence Sendra. He was...

Kimberly G. Laberry

Kimberly G. Laberry

Nov 11, 2015

Kimberly G. LaBerry (nee Hodge) 48, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Beloved wife of Robert LaBerry; loving and caring mother of Daniel and Thomas; precious daughter of Melody and Edward Hochevar; dear sister of Holly (Rich) Alberti and Amanda (Jason) Donisch; dear daughter-in-law of Delores (the late Roy) LaBerry; special...

Paulette L Belangee

Paulette L Belangee

Nov 11, 2015

PAULETTE L. BELANGEE (BLUNK) Age 68 of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, November 11th 2015 at The University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. Paulette is survived by her loving family, husband, David Belangee, daughters, Nicole Stirzen, Victoria (Mark) Ashby, siblings, Pamela Daly, Marilyn (Robert) Moody, grandchildren, Matthew (Kristie) Noel, Ryan Stirzen, Joyanna Stirzen and great grandchild, Savannah Noel. Paulette...

James P. Palermini

James P. Palermini

Nov 4, 2015

Beloved husband and best friend of Lisa (Akai) Palermini for 27 years. Father, hero and best friend of daughters Margaret "Maggie" Mary and Anna Christine. Cherished son of the late Dominick and Eva Palermini, son-in-law of Charles Akai (Frances Licar) and the late Rita J. Akai. Beloved "Doc" to Thomas J. Palermini, Terese Palermini, Mary Palermini and Patricia Palermini. His...

Arthur G "Jerry" Stone

Arthur G "Jerry" Stone

Nov 4, 2015

ARTHUR GERALD "JERRY" STONE Arthur Gerald "Jerry" Stone, 80, of Camden, DE passed away on November 4, 2015 at home. Mr. Stone had been the Assistant to the Director of Staffing for the Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington, D.C. Jerry was a graduate of Joliet High School in Joliet, Illinois and graduated from Joliet Junior College. He earned his masters...

Mary Lucenti- Ruettiger

Mary Lucenti- Ruettiger

Nov 3, 2015

Mary Lucenti- Ruettiger (nee DiMichele) Age 98, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, a resident for over 4 years. Mary lived in New Lenox for over 20 years. Born on August 15, 1917 in Joliet, Mary was raised in Michigan City, IN, returning to Joliet when she was married to her first...

Thomas J. Hawks

Thomas J. Hawks

Nov 2, 2015

Thomas J. Hawks 80, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home. Thomas was born in Chicago to the late Roy W. and Florence (nee Denman) Hawks. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Hart); loving father of Carole (Charles) Warning, Susan (David) Wicker and Thomas Jr. (Lynn); cherished grandfather of Christopher (Sonese) Frantz, Scott Frantz Jr., Melissa...

Leigh R. Barker

Leigh R. Barker

Nov 2, 2015

Leigh R Barker 69, of Beecher, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at his home. Leigh was born in Harvey, IL to the late Cecil and Gertrude (nee Tomsheck). Beloved husband of the late Connie (nee Brennan); Loving father of Steve (Wendi), Ray (Laura), Danny (Jeanetta), Janice (David) Kent and Karen (Keith) Johansen; cherished grandfather "Papaw" of Alison and Nicholas...

Ada M. Lif

Ada M. Lif

Nov 1, 2015

ADA M. LIF (DOLLINGER) Age 94, of Lockport passed away Sunday, November 1st, 2015 at her home in Lockport. Ada is survived by her loving family, children, Donna Likar, Ron (Robin) Lif, sister-in-law, Elizabeth Huls, grandchildren, Dianna (Thomas) Skoczek, Dale (Christina) Likar, Dawn (Scott) Hoffman, Emily Lif, Natalie Lif, great grandchildren, Alexandra Skoczek, Thomas Skoczek, Hailey Likar, David Likar, numerous...

Lillian R. Kendall

Lillian R. Kendall

Oct 30, 2015

Lillian R. "Lill" Kendall (nee Dawson) 80, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, October 30, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. Lilly was born in Chicago to the late Charles and Frieda (nee Buege) Dawson. Beloved wife of the late Dale Kendall; loving mother of Tammy Worker and Tracy Sorvillo; cherished grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 6. Lilly was...

Joyce K. Decker

Joyce K. Decker

Oct 29, 2015

Joyce K. Decker 62, of New Lenox formerly of Woodale and the Chicago area, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Loving daughter of the late Bill and Edith (nee Steele ) Decker; beloved sister of Ron (Mignon) Decker, Ricky (Lana) Decker, Randy (Rhonda) Decker and Vicky (Fred) Till; cherished aunt of Shawn Davis, Jamie Decker, Adam (Lorin) Decker, Luke...

Robert S. Jungiewicz

Robert S. Jungiewicz

Oct 29, 2015

Robert S. Jungiewicz 58, of New Lenox, passed away at home on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Robert was born in Blue Island, on February 2, 1957, to the late Stanley and Adeline (nee Radwanski) Jungiewicz. Robert was a former Auto Adjuster with Allstate Insurance Company. He also worked at Fisher Body Stamping Plant in Willow Springs, IL. He was a...

Rebecca R. "Becki" Berg

Rebecca R. "Becki" Berg

Oct 27, 2015

Rebecca R. "Becki" Berg (nee Johnson) 41, of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Becki was born in Aurora, IL to Craig and Ina (nee Harkins) Johnson. Beloved wife of Jonathan C. Berg; loving and devoted mother of Elizabeth "Ellie", William, and Natalie; dear sister of Amy (Scott) Gengler; cherished aunt of Chloe,...