Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Jeffrey W. Jurkiewicz

Jeffrey W. Jurkiewicz

December 23, 2015

Jeffrey W. Jurkiewicz 50, of Mokena, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. Beloved husband of Robin (nee Johansen); loving father of Philip Duckworth; dear nephew of Phyllis and Leigh Yurgin; special cousin of Leigh (Michelle) Yurgin and Susie (Jeffrey) Popaeko; cherished uncle of Nathan and Caleigh Yurgin, and Alex and Jake Popaeko; loved by...

Marlene A. Ley

Marlene A. Ley

December 22, 2015

Marlene A. Ley (nee Damnitz) 72, of Cookeville, TN formerly of the Bolingbrook area, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital, Murfreesboro, TN. Marlene was born in Chicago to the late Ervin and Pauline (nee York) Damnitz. Beloved wife of Raymond A. Ley; loving mother of Carolyn (Ross) Kimmey, Donna (Joe) Harbeck, Susie (John) Pardell, Raymond...

Mr. Austin  Jr. Mitchell

Mr. Austin Jr. Mitchell

December 22, 2015

Austin P. Mitchell Jr., Age 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in Westmont, IL. Loving father of Kimberly "Kimmie" Mitchell; cherished brother of Shirley Jordan, Brenda Cherry, and Wanda Metzger; dear uncle of Samantha Jordan, Michael Jordan, and Cindy Wilson, and great-uncle of Aiden, Nathan, and Ethan Jordan; also survived by Terri Warsaw. Austin retired from Flexco after...

Mr. John P. Barnett

Mr. John P. Barnett

December 22, 2015

John P. Barnett 81, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Fran nee Graham; loving father of Maria (Steve) Bobzin, Dianna Ingram, Lisa Heddins, and Susanna (Brian) Arteaga; cherished grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 11; dear brother of Phyllis (Bob) Arthaud, Michael (Judy) Barnett, Ron (Sharon) Barnett, and Barbara (late Ralph...

Lorelle V. Cutforth

Lorelle V. Cutforth

December 20, 2015

Lorelle V. Cutforth Mr. L.V. Cutforth of Homer Glen, IL passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015 following his third battle with cancer. Mr. Cutforth was born October 8, 1944, to Merle and Alleen (Hagmeyer) Cutforth of Payson, IL. L.V. is survived by his wife Dr. Nancy (Bohne), who he married on October 27, 1974; his son, Zachary and his wife,...

Martha J. Lewis

Martha J. Lewis

December 19, 2015

Martha J. Lewis (Craig) December 19, 2015 Martha J. Lewis, 85 of Aurora, a teacher at Krug School and a United Methodist Minister, died at Jennings Terrace of congestive heart failure. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on March 30, 1930, but raised in South Bend, Indiana. In 1955, immediately after college, she was hired to teach at the...

Emma L White

Emma L White

December 17, 2015

EMMA L. WHITE (PRUETT) Age 89, of New Lenox passed away on Thursday, December 17th, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Emma is survived by her loving family, children, Barbara (Britt) Farroh, Carol (Greg) Smith, Stephen (Barb) White, Marilyn Kramer, Stanley (Linda) White, Michael (Lisa) White, two siblings, 19 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and numerous nieces...

Barbara L. Silerzio

Barbara L. Silerzio

December 13, 2015

Barbara L. Silerzio (nee Carroll), age 70 of New Lenox formelry of Tinley Park passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Loving wife of Michael T. Silerzio, Sr.; beloved mother of Lorie (George) Bajal; Michael (Natalie) Silerzio Jr. and Mark Silerzio; dearest sister of Dennis Carroll, Ronald Carroll and Donald Mueret; cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Shannon, Lindsey and Zack; fond...

Audrey V. Conley

Audrey V. Conley

December 13, 2015

Audrey V. Conley 83, passed away December 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late James C. Conley; loving mother of Mike (Marsha), Jack (Linda) and Karen (Richard) Kaczmarek; cherished grandmother of Kelly (Joe) Kaczmarzewski, Brian Conley, Melissa (Brian) Orefice, Kevin Conley, Allen Conley, Kaitlyn Conley, Michelle Kaczmarek, and Keith Kaczmarek; great grandmother of Tyler Kaczmarzewski, Seraphina Orefice, and Everett Orefice....

Donna L Stone

Donna L Stone

December 12, 2015

DONNA L. STONE (NEHLS) Age 74, formerly of Joliet and Lockport, passed away on Saturday, December 12th 2015 in Kampsville, IL. Donna was born May 19, 1941 in Joliet. Donna is survived by her loving family, children, Dan Konow of Kampsville, Thomas Konow of Pontiac, Colleen Stone of Shorweood, sister, Cathy Frenchak of Kampsville, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and...

Rosemary C Kane

Rosemary C Kane

December 12, 2015

ROSEMARY C. KANE (STANKIEWICZ) Age 74 of Mokena, passed away Saturday, December 12th 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Rosemary is survived by her loving family, children, Mark (Beth) Kane, Lisa Kane, Dawn Nelligan, siblings, Mike (Sis) Stankiewicz, Cathy Beauchamp, grandchildren, Sean (Samantha) Kane, Kelly (Nick) Sturwold, Joel (Kali) Miller, Tyler Miller, Dakota Miller, Connor Nelligan, Ryan Nelligan,...

Therese E. Markulin

Therese E. Markulin

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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.

December 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)...