Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mrs. Linda M. Porick

Mrs. Linda M. Porick

January 22, 2016

Linda M. Porick nee Hemmer Age 68, of Frankfort, IL., passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016. Beloved wife of Dennis Porick; loving mother of Katherine (Jonathan) Porick-Calder and Karisa (Michael) Porick-Casey; cherished aunt of Gregory and Marcia Michels. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Murel Hemmer, and sister Sharon Marie (Chuck) Michels. Linda was an...

Mr. Stephen D. Mcclain

Mr. Stephen D. Mcclain

January 21, 2016

Stephen D. McClain Age 76, of Joliet formerly of New Lenox, IL and Detroit, MI, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Margaret nee Murrie; dear brother of Lawrence Cain; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence "Jack" and Alice Cain; and siblings Thomas and...

Mr. Alan F. Filar

Mr. Alan F. Filar

January 17, 2016

Alan F. Filar, age 68, of Ottawa, IL formerly of Lemont, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Maria nee Weiss; dear son of Helen and the late Frank Filar; loving father of Alan (Lauri) Filar, Eric (Melissa) Filar, and Sandra (Matthew) Fullam; cherished grandfather of Wyatt, Evie, Dustin, Sawyer, and Carly; fond brother of Debra (James)...

Brian M Kasch

Brian M Kasch

January 17, 2016

BRIAN M. KASCH Age 52 of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Brian is survived by his loving family, wife, Laura Kasch (Turcol), parents, Michael & Joanne Kasch (Miller), children, Alan Kasch, Joseph Kasch, brother, Keith (Brenda) Kasch, nieces and nephew, Michael Kasch, Abigail Kasch and Tess Kasch. Brian was employed by...

Barbara H Breder

Barbara H Breder

January 14, 2016

BARBARA H. BREDER (HENDERSON) Age 73, of Lockport, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Silverado Assisted Living in Naperville. Barbara is survived by her loving family, children, Lynn Weyhe, Amy (Dave) Mensi, Pam (Rick) Price, Gretchen (Jim) Parejko, siblings, Jim (Priscilla) Henderson, Sam Henderson, grandchildren, Catlyn Weyhe, Stephanie Weyhe, Leigh Mensi, Ben Mensi, Sean Price, Jimmy Parejko, Will Parejko,...

Dorothy E. Benson

Dorothy E. Benson

January 11, 2016

Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Sorensen) Benson of Van Auken Lake, Hartford, MI, formerly of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by Roy, her loving husband of 62 years and her brother Christian Sorensen. Their seven children include Richard (Priscilla), Carole (Richard) Benson-Weinberg, Robert, Thomas (Crissie), Gregory (Rachel), Christopher (Nancy),...

Mr. George "Bud" H. Lee,  Jr.

Mr. George "Bud" H. Lee, Jr.

January 11, 2016

George "Bud" H. Lee Jr. Age 84 of Monee, formerly of Richton Park, IL., passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. Beloved husband of the late O. Terry nee Uribe; loving father of Richard Lee, Gary (LaSondra) Lee, Glen Lee, and Kristine (Edward) Abbott; cherished grandfather of Joshua (Lisa), Danny, Andrew, Racheal, Cody, Jason, and Lauren and great-grandfather of Matthew...

Patricia A Keneipp

Patricia A Keneipp

January 9, 2016

PATRICIA A. KENEIPP (MYSCOFSKI) Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, January 9th, 2016 at her home in New Lenox. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband, Arthur Keneipp, children, Keith (Noreen Koontz) Keneipp, Karen (Philip) Burczak, Joseph (Cheryl) Keneipp, siblings, Lynette Givens, Judy (Don) Dziedzina, Tim Myscofski, Jerry Myscofski, grandchildren, Rebecca Burczak, Jerod Burczak, Rhiannon Burczak,...

Joseph T. Kirk

Joseph T. Kirk

January 6, 2016

Joseph T. "Tom" Kirk aka Joseph T. Kirkilas 81, of Joliet, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Joseph was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Sophie (nee Kasmauskas) Kirkilas. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Fischer) Kirk; loving father of Julie Kirk and Terri Kirk; cherished grandfather of Joseph T. (fiancée Harmony Motz)...

Floyd K. Garrett

Floyd K. Garrett

January 3, 2016

Floyd K. Garrett Floyd was born in Joliet, and died in Elwood on January 3, 2016 at the age of 86. He was the son of the late Floyd B. and Helen (nee Behrend) Garrett. Preceded in death by his wife Nina (nee Wadsworth) Garrett, a sister Mary Evelyn Girot and numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. He was a U.S. Army...

Donna R. Phillips

Donna R. Phillips

January 3, 2016

Donna R. Phillips, age 93 of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2016. She is survived by her loving family, husband Herbert Phillips; children Richard Phillips and Cindy (Bob) Stuart; grandchildren Christopher (Erin) Stuart, Ryan Stuart and Rachel (Kal) Kazak; great grandchild Rex Kazak and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brothers Del and...

Mr. Ronald W. Sterling

Mr. Ronald W. Sterling

January 3, 2016

Ronald W. Sterling 68, of Plano IL, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016. Ronald is survived by his family: beloved sister-in-law and caregiver Susan Sterling; loving nephew Arron (Nancy Spagnolia) Sterling; and adoring great-nephew Tucker Owen Sterling; and dear cousins Joanne (Edward) Parks, and Patsy (Randall) Carlson. He was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Ruth Sterling nee...

Mr. Carlton B. Baumgartner

Mr. Carlton B. Baumgartner

December 31, 2015

Carlton B. Baumgartner Age 94, of Lockport, IL., passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Marilyn nee Goodale; loving father of Robert (Sandra) Baumgartner, Karen (Victor) Lemmon, and Robyn Potaczek; cherished grandpa of Kris (Brian) Loudenback, Jill (Dave) Smith, Cheri (Dave) Bernier, Becca (Tom) Kennedy, Paul Berard, Matt (Becky) Berard, and James Berard; and great-grandpa of...

Gilbert Wendt

Gilbert Wendt

December 29, 2015

Gilbert passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. Gilbert was a resident of Orland Hills, Illinois.

Rev. Gabriel J. Fox

Rev. Gabriel J. Fox

December 29, 2015

Rev. Gabriel J. AKA James L. Fox, born and raised in Chicago Heights, IL, and died Monday, December 29, 2015 in St. Petersburg Florida after a short illness. He attended the former St. Ann's Parish School and graduated from Bloom Township High School in 1954. In 1968, he joined the Conventual Franciscan Province Order in Indiana and was ordained a...

Theodore "Ted" Vanwermeskerken

Theodore "Ted" Vanwermeskerken

December 29, 2015

Theodore "Ted" VanWermeskerken, age 63 passed away on December 29, 2015. Loving husband of the Late Theresa VanWermeskerken; beloved father of Theodore (Debbie) VanWermeskerken, Eric (Christy) VanWermeskerken and Traci O'Donnell; dearest brother of Ron (Nancy) VanWermeskerken, Lynn Valentini and Donna (Jack) Staley; cherished grandfather of Patrick, Kyle, Kaylee, Athan, Alex and Josephine and many nieces and nephews. He was a...

Sharon Simonaitis

Sharon Simonaitis

December 28, 2015

Sharon Simonaitis (nee Johnson), age 53 of Frankfort fomerly of Crete passed away on December 28, 2015. Loving wife of Randy Simonaitis; beloved mother of Lauren (Chris) Trino and Genelle (Ryan) Graman; dearest daughter of Richard and the late Grace (nee Henderson) Johnson; fond sister of Ellen (Gary) Schlicht and Kathy Duesterbeck; proud grandmother of Ava, Ryder, Gracie and Madelyn....

Bernice "Bea" L Nothof

Bernice "Bea" L Nothof

December 26, 2015

BERNICE "BEA" L. NOTHOF (SEALY) Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, December 26th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Bea is survived by her loving family, husband, William Nothof Sr., children, William (Christine) Nothof Jr., Robert (Terry) Nothof, Tina (John) Pesavento, Catherine (Eric) Erickson, Vicki (Thomas) Sievert, grandchildren, Rebecca Nothof, Brittany Nothof, Nicholas (Chelsea) Nothof,...

Richard J. Kipper

Richard J. Kipper

December 26, 2015

Richard J. Kipper 73 of Frankfort. Beloved husband of Rachel. Loving father of Doug, Kevin (Christina), Richard A. (Ann), and Rachelle (John). Proud Grandfather of Jeremy (Diana), Tyler (Jackie), Sara, Joseph, and Gunnar. Great Grandpa of Zoey, Kayla, Levi, and Wyatt. Dear brother and brother-in-law of many. Visitation Tuesday December 29th, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM at The Kurtz...

Elda Mae Gougar

Elda Mae Gougar

December 24, 2015

Elda Mae Augusta Schuldt Gougar Passed away peacefully at her home on the farm on Gougar Road in New Lenox, IL on Thursday, December 24, 2015, at the age of 88. She was born February 16, 1927, in Mokena IL. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Amanda Schuldt, and her sister, Evelyn E. Kimzey (Moss). She...