Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. James A. Campbell

Mr. James A. Campbell

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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.

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

January 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

January 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

January 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...

Richard J. Fikejs

Richard J. Fikejs

January 29, 2016

RICHARD J. FIKEJS Age 48, of Lockport, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Richard is survived by his loving family, children, Virginia Fikejs, Adam Fikejs, Samuel Fikejs, parents, Virginia Valentine, "Ziggy" Ronald Fikejs, Sr., siblings, Ronald Fikejs, Jr., Reid (Cindy) Fikejs, grandchild, Sawyer Spano and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The...

Mr. Ronald J. Pyle

Mr. Ronald J. Pyle

January 28, 2016

Ronald J. Pyle Age 77, of Mokena, IL passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Therese nee Wyszynski; loving father of Ronald G. (Katrina) Pyle, Karen (Michael) O'Malley, and Michael Pyle; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Jonathan, Ashley, Nathan, Konner, Jackson, and Alexander. He was preceded in death by his parents George W. and Anna E. Pyle; and...

Mr. Frank J. Gezik

Mr. Frank J. Gezik

January 27, 2016

Frank J. Gezik Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Gezik nee Drozdz; loving father of James (Sushila) Gezik and Dawn (Jim) Rodeghier; cherished grandfather of Amanda (Kurt) Gustafik, Kendra Gezik, Caitlin Rodeghier, Tom Rodeghier, and Rachel Rodeghier; and great-grandfather of Seth, Haley, and Lillian; dear brother of Richard...

Stephen F. Naughton

Stephen F. Naughton

January 26, 2016

Stephen F. Naughton 35, of Joliet, passed away Suddenly on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 due to complications from a genetic Auto Immune Disorder. Loving son of Thomas and Jayne (nee Carroll) Naughton; beloved brother of Margaret Naughton, James (Alyssa) Naughton and Thomas (Alicia) Naughton; cherished uncle of William, Lia, Arann and Makenzie Naughton and also survived by several aunts, uncles,...

Mr. John A. Vyhanek

Mr. John A. Vyhanek

January 25, 2016

John A. Vyhanek 67, of Braidwood, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. Loving brother-in-law of Ruth Vyhanek; also survived by his cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins. John was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Marie Vyhanek; one brother Joseph Vyhanek; and two sisters Betty (late Tom) Elder, and Mary (late Rex) Clark. He was a Viet Nam...

Marianne Murray

Marianne Murray

January 25, 2016

Marianne Murray (nee O'Meara) 86, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at The Cottages in New Lenox. Marianne was born in Chicago to the late William F. and Loretto (nee Lane) O'Meara. Beloved wife of James J. Murray Sr.; loving mother of Mary (Mike) McHugh, Therese Dyer, Maureen (Pat) Murphy, James J. Jr (Christine), Virginia (Dave) Krueger,...

Bruce Balamut

Bruce Balamut

January 24, 2016

Bruce Balamut 67, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born in Chicago to the late Zigmund J. and Florence M. (nee Westwater) Balamut. Loving brother of Thomas (Lynn), Nancy VanZeyl, and Robert (Diane); dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bruce was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was retired from Tri Tower Printing...

Mary F Buck

Mary F Buck

January 22, 2016

MARY F. BUCK (CRONIN) Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Kenneth Buck, children, Kenneth (Julianne) Buck III, Melinda (Samuel) Macrane, Julie (Kenneth) Kuzma, siblings, Patricia Cronin, James (Georgene) Cronin, eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews...

Thomas A. Cole

Thomas A. Cole

January 22, 2016

Thomas A. Cole Age 85 of Frankfort formerly of Matteson passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. Loving husband of Barbara (nee McCarthy) for 61 years, beloved father of Tom, Rich (Debbie), Rob (Cherry Ann Bates), D. J. (Kristen) and Chuck (Karen); cherished grandfather of Sarah, Lauren, Conner and Shannon. Thomas was a veteran of the U. S. Army, an accountant...