Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. William N. Lichter

Mr. William N. Lichter

October 15, 2015

William N. Lichter Jr. 82, Of New Lenox, IL formerly of Deckerville, MI; passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Shirley nee Palka; loving father of William Lichter III, Martin (Donna) Lichter, Roxann (Larry) Apathy, Victoria (John) Naples, Katrine (Vance) Taylor, Pauline (Kurt) Kreis, DeeAnn (Roger) Davis and George (Patricia) Lichter; cherished grandfather of Jessica,...

Dinesh N. Kapadia

Dinesh N. Kapadia

October 14, 2015

Dinesh N. Kapadia, age 75, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on October 14, 2015, in Kissimmee, Florida. Beloved husband of Sandra Anne (nee Jasudowicz); cherished father of Geeta (Shreeyash) Palshikar and Anita Kapadia; loving Papa of Madison Keller, Elizabeth Keller, James Keller, Anand Palshikar and Zara Palshikar; dear brother of Niranjan (Sonal) Kapadia and Leena (late Virendra) Shah; fond brother-in-law...

Barbara J. Barnes

Barbara J. Barnes

October 13, 2015

Barbara J. Barnes 66, of Homer Glen formerly of LaGrange Park, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015. Loving sister of Sandra (Wil) Booth, Carole Lee Barnes and Robert John (Mary) Barnes; dear aunt of David (Elizabeth) Booth and Austin, Timothy and Sarah Ann Barnes; giving godmother of Sarah Ann and Joel Vana. Lying in State at Holy Angels Chapel, Marion...

Naoma B Hladilek

Naoma B Hladilek

October 12, 2015

NAOMA B. HLADILEK (COLLIN) Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, October 12th, 2015 at Alden-Orland Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Orland Park, IL. Naoma is survived by her loving family, children, Susan (Michael) Carduff, Margaret Stachon and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Naoma was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Emma Collin (Radke),...

Kathy Taylor

Kathy Taylor

October 10, 2015

Kathy Taylor nee Haggard 69, passed away on October 10, 2015 in Pasadena, Texas. Beloved wife of Glen Taylor; loving mother of Gregory and Denise Taylor; cherished sister of James (Joanie) Haggard, Charles Haggard, Patricia (Jay) Phillips, Pamela (Chris) Preble, Richard (Lori) Haggard, and Nancy (Rollin) Mueller; also survived by numerous treasured nieces and nephews. Kathy was preceded in death...

Eileen Bridendolph

Eileen Bridendolph

October 10, 2015

Eileen Bridendolph nee Saxton Age 90, of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2015. Loving mother of Ronald Kirk, Clifford Kirk, Brenda (Dan) Leonard, Gary (JoEllen) Kirk, and Charles Kirk; cherished grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of 15. The family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd., New Lenox, IL 60451 on Sunday,...

Alvin C. Deal

Alvin C. Deal

October 9, 2015

Alvin C. Deal, age 77, of New Lenox formerly of Pontiac and the Quad City area, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Weber) Deal; beloved father of Charles Deal and Sheila (Jaime) Vargas; dearest brother of Robert (Jan) Deal, Edward (Cathy) Deal, Noreen (Bob) Shannon and Kathleen (late Bill) McCabe; cherished grandfather of Brandon...

Lynne Waechter

Lynne Waechter

October 6, 2015

Lynne Waechter nee Johnson Age 81, of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Frederick Waechter Sr.; loving mother of Frederick Jr. (Pamela) Waechter, Joan Biaggio, Jean Waechter, and Jill (Philip) Arkin; cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Lauren, Haley, and Christian Arkin, and Maria and Vincent Biaggio; dear cousin of Lorna (Dave) Wooden; also survived...

Al Hentsch

Al Hentsch

October 6, 2015

Al Hentsch 77, of Joliet, passed away peacefully,Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, with friends and family at his side. Al was born in Blue Island to the late Albert and Dorothy (Wachter) Hentsch. Survived by his best friend, daughter and caregiver, Al-Lynne "Peep" Russell, his wife Barbara (nee Kennedy); and a daughter Robyn Hentsch;...

Jean Alexander

Jean Alexander

October 5, 2015

Jean Alexander, age 80, of Beecher, IL passed from this life to the next to be with her Lord on October 5, 2015. Jean was the truly beloved wife of Edward (Bob) Alexander, Sr. and mother of Edward, Jr. (Jan) Alexander, Bobbi Jean (Steve) Schroeder, Shawn (Donna) Alexander, Shannon Williams. Proud grandmother of 17 - Kristin (David) Chapman, Steven (Rachel)...

Kathryn "Kathy" Landenberger

Kathryn "Kathy" Landenberger

October 5, 2015

Kathryn M. "Kathy" Landenberger nee Karolich. Age 61. Beloved wife of John Landenberger. Loving mother of Lisa (Bryan) Gnade and Karl (Brittany) Landenberger. Proud Grammy of Elizabeth and Jacob Gnade. Dear sister of Lynne Biehl, Greg (Nina) Karolich and Mark (Maritherese) Karolich. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis...

Janet M Wenslauskis

Janet M Wenslauskis

October 5, 2015

Janet M. Wenslauskis (nee Reedy), age 61, of New Lenox formerly of Dolton, passed away on October 5, 2015. Loving wife of David Wenslauskis; beloved mother of Matthew (Stacey) Wenslauskis and Joyce (Tom) Watson; dearest sister of Dennis Reedy, Michael (Tonie) Reedy, John Reedy, Joyce (Nick) Rys and the late Edward Reedy; dear daughter of the late Edward and Eleanore...

Ruelene Aarup

Ruelene Aarup

October 4, 2015

RUELENE AARUP (nee TRUSTY) Age 80 of New Lenox, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Sunday, October 4th, 2015. Ruelene is survived by her loving family, children, Charles Aarup, Cindy (Chris) Vassell, Dawn (Randy) Anderson, Robin (Steve) Valiunas, Janet (Leigh) DeYoung, sisters, Avis Rendina, Mary (Frank) Barresi, brothers Hugh (Eileen) Trusty and Jim (Sue) Fisher, grandchildren, Daniel (Tanja) Aarup,...

Anthony R. Brozovic

Anthony R. Brozovic

October 4, 2015

Anthony R. Brozovic 83, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Tony was born in Lockport, to the late Frank and Amelia (nee Benac) Brozovich, and lived in New Lenox the past 55 years. Beloved husband, of 59 years, of Ginny (nee Zembruski); loving father of Cheri (Phil) Webb, Rick (Liane) Brozovic, Michelle (Denis) Brunner and...

Mr. Walter J. Berry,  Jr.

Mr. Walter J. Berry, Jr.

October 4, 2015

Walter J. Berry Jr. 77, of Oak Lawn, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Loving father of Steven (Sue) Berry, Susan (Rich) Simanis, and Scott (Kathy) Berry; cherished grandfather of Nicholas, Kaitlin, Kristen, Jack, and Jessica; and great-grandfather of Ryder, Jameson, and Tanner; dear brother of Joan (Bernie) Golab. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter J....

Aurelia "Rae" E Husnik

Aurelia "Rae" E Husnik

October 2, 2015

AURELIA "RAE" E. HUSNIK (MATYS) Age 88 of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago and Westmont, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Lemont Center in Lemont. Former wife of the late Edwin Husnik. Loving mother of Christine (Gregory) Murray, Marcia (Edward) Fatla and Elizabeth (Lyle) Dunahoo; grandmother of Melissa Fatla, the late Eric Fatla, Jessica Dunahoo, Matthew Dunahoo and Stephen Dunahoo....

Kimberly A. Delvaux

Kimberly A. Delvaux

October 2, 2015

Kimberly A. Delvaux 51, of Downers Grove, passed away Friday, October 2, 2015 at Manor Care, Hinsdale. Beloved wife of Tony L. Delvaux; loving mother of Ashley and Amber Majewski; cherished daughter of Jack Mejdrich and Carol Mejdrich; dear sister of John Mejdrich, Brian (Lisa Lohan) Mejdrich and Steven (Shannon) Mejdrich; dear daughter-in-law of Clinton and Mary Jo Delvaux; fond...

Mary Louise Johnson

Mary Louise Johnson

October 1, 2015

MARY LOUISE JOHNSON (HULBERT) Born May 7, 1929, died at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on October 1, 2015, after a brief illness. Mary lived in Lockport all her married life. She and Oscar Johnson celebrated their 68 year wedding anniversary on September 14, 2015. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Dorothy Hulbert, brothers Charles...

Robert Lee Mcminn

Robert Lee Mcminn

September 30, 2015

Robert L. McMinn age 87, resident of Matteson, formerly of Chicago Heights passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Loving husband of June (nee Murtha) McMinn; beloved father of Karen (Tom) Landi, Janice (Stan) Young, Roberta (Phillip) Conboy and June (Ed) Anderson; cherished grandfather of Mike (Kim) Landi, Kristine (Geoff) Sobieski, Steve (Jessica) Young, Andrew Young, David Young, Katie (fiancée...

Mr. George J. Mormann

Mr. George J. Mormann

September 29, 2015

George James Mormann, 58, passed away on Tuesday September 29, at his home in Manhattan, Illinois, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born September 11, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, George was a graduate of the class of 1975 at Lockport Township High School, and if you didn't know him personally, you undoubtedly heard his '57 Ford roaring through Homer Township...