Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Sandra J. Mckeen

Sandra J. Mckeen

September 28, 2015

Sandra J. McKeen nee Miller 54, of Sheridan, IL., passed away on Monday, September 28, 2015. Beloved mother of Keith (Jamie) McKeen, and Lauren McKeen; adoring nana of Axel and Gage McKeen; dear sister of Walter Miller, Billy Gardner, and Paul Burris; treasured daughter of Charles "Vaughn" and the late Johanna Burris; cherished companion of Michael Boylan; also survived by...

Mr. George A. Nebe

Mr. George A. Nebe

September 26, 2015

George A. Nebe, 67, of New Lenox, IL, passed away, Saturday, September 26, 2015 at his home. George is survived by his two daughters, Julia Nebe and Kathryn (Jeffrey) Pazdan, sister, Candace (Michael) Mercado and brothers, Henry (Becky) Nebe, Frank Nebe, Edward Nebe and William Nebe. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecelia (Brosnan) Nebe, parents, William and...

Richard W. Tracy

Richard W. Tracy

September 26, 2015

Richard W. Tracy 57, of New Lenox, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, September 26, 2015. He was born in Chicago, to Virginia (nee Marohnic) and the late Evert Tracy. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Laszlo); loving father of Stephen (Tarina) Tracy, Brian (Erin) Tracy, Chrissy (Matt) Carter and Danny Tracy; cherished grandpa...

Glenn W Putnam

Glenn W Putnam

September 26, 2015

GLENN W. PUTNAM Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, September 26th, 2015 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, IL. Glenn is survived by his loving family, children, Cynthia (Bruce) Wozny, Jeffrey Putnam, Patricia (Kris) Houchin, brother, Stephen (Marjorie) Putnam, grandchildren, Todd (Margit) Alderson, Zackary Putnam, great grandchildren, Kelsey Alderson, Justin Alderson, Kayla Alderson and numerous nieces...

Thomas "Frange" J. Frangella

Thomas "Frange" J. Frangella

September 25, 2015

" Here's the latest on The Greatest" age 92 a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. Devoted husband of Audrey (nee Kloos); beloved father of Therese (Wayne) Keller, Mary Jo (Bob) Gombas, Joann (Joe) Kessen, Tommy, Gerard (Kim), Timothy (Cathy), Christine (Mark) Crowley, Barbara (Corey) Bergamo and Maureen (Mike) Quaid; dearest grampa of Christy, Nicki, Julie,...

Tracy L Fash

Tracy L Fash

September 22, 2015

Tracy Lynn Fash, 40, entered into eternal life on September 22, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with her family by her side. Tracy was born on December 14, 1974 to Geraldine "Gerry" Crowe at St. Anthony's Hospital in Crown Point, IN. Along with her twin sister Eileen. She is the oldest of six children. Tracy graduated from...

Phoebe M. Mikus

Phoebe M. Mikus

September 22, 2015

Phoebe M. Mikus (nee Pieroth) Age 98 longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, September 22 2015, loving wife of the late Michael Mikus; beloved mother of Virgil A. (Nancy) Mikus, Diane (Jim) Mikus-Thomas and Paula Egan; cherished grandmother of Shannon and Rachel Egan and dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.She was a volunteer for the Frankfort Public...

Andrew "Drew" Chambers

Andrew "Drew" Chambers

September 21, 2015

Andrew J. "Drew" Chambers Age 21, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly Monday, September 21, 2015. ; Loving fiancé of Lexi Moreno; adoring father of Victoria Marie Chambers; beloved son of Gregory and Linda Chambers; cherished brother of Bradley and Ryan Chambers; treasured grandson of Mary and Raymond Chambers; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded...

Donald R. Graves

Donald R. Graves

September 21, 2015

Donald Graves 76, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015. Loving husband of the late Martha Graves (nee Montero); beloved father of Cristina (Alejandro) Polanco, Jeffrey (Margaret) Graves and Robert Graves; dearest brother of Judith (Daniel) Cure and Barbara (Ronald) Kieffer; cherished grandfather of Alex, Kyle, Nicholas, Morgan, Madison, Amber, Christopher and Joshua. Donald was a veteran of the...

Bette Suranovic

Bette Suranovic

September 20, 2015

Bette Suranovic (nee Hodorowicz), age 82 of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015. She was born on April 6, 1933 to Peter Nowak and Wilhelmina Schroeder Nowak in Chicago Heights, IL. Bette was married to the late Richard L. Suranovic for a happy forty-one years. She is survived by three sons, Richard Anthony, David Louis, and Steven...

Mr. Frank A. Gatto,  Jr.

Mr. Frank A. Gatto, Jr.

September 19, 2015

Frank A. Gatto Jr., Age 75 of Oak Forest, IL, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Marlene nee Lynch; loving father of Frank A. (Karyn Murphy) Gatto III and Jessica Gatto (John Thomas); cherished Poppy and Grandpa of Gabriella, Johnny, Brianna, and Kamryn; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Nancy M. Phillips

Nancy M. Phillips

September 18, 2015

Nancy M. Phillips Age 75, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015. Loving mother of Jim (Pam) Kowalski and Susan Carnahan; cherished grandmother of Emily, Michael, Dillan, and John. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents Stuart and Peg Phillips. She enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles, playing solitaire, and was an avid Chicago Bulls fan. Nancy...

Paulette M. Boehner

Paulette M. Boehner

September 18, 2015

Paulette M. Boehner (nee Lisdero) 72, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 at her home. Born in Joliet to the late Frank and Eleanore (nee Kirincich) Lisdero, living in New Lenox for over 50 years. Beloved wife of the late Laverne Ullrich and the late George "Sonny" Boehner; Loving mother of Verne Ullrich, Kevin Ullrich, Ken Ullrich,...

Joan M Mayer

Joan M Mayer

September 17, 2015

JOAN M. MAYER Age 46, of Joliet passed away on Thursday, September 17th, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Joan is survived by her loving family, parents, William & Joan Mayer (Buber), siblings, Sharon (John) Rogers, Jennifer (Chris Jennings) Mayer, William Mayer, Jr., nephew, Daniel Rogers, niece, Holly Rogers, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends,...

Dorothy Ann Seegert

Dorothy Ann Seegert

September 15, 2015

Dorothy Ann Seegert 93, a lifelong resident of Elgin, IL passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2015. Dorothy was born in Elgin to the late John and Sophie (nee Anderson) Christiansen. Beloved wife of the late Edwin Wascher, the late Joseph McMann and the late Herman Seegert; loving mother of Diane (George) Sotos, Pat (Chris) Cammarata and Cindy (Chuck) Rapson; cherished...

Daniel E. Turner

Daniel E. Turner

September 13, 2015

Daniel E. Turner 42, of Chicago, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015. Daniel was born in Chicago to Ellen (nee West) and the late Nathaniel Turner. Beloved husband of Rosalia (nee DeJesus); loving father of Adam and Alexander; dear brother of Nathaniel (Vanessa) Turner; loving uncle of 3 nieces and 4 nephews. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel,...

Raymond A. Stukel

Raymond A. Stukel

September 13, 2015

Raymond A. Stukel Age 95, of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Loving brother of Rita (late Jack) Lightner; brother-in law of JoAnn Stukel; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; Raymond was preceded in death by his parents John and Gizella Stukel; wife Doris Adelmann, and siblings Kenneth and Lawrence Stukel. Raymond was a World War II...

Richard Charles Averill

Richard Charles Averill

September 12, 2015

Richard (Dick) Charles Averill passed away September 12, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL from lung cancer. He was born December 29, 1931, in Oak Park, IL, to Newton and Hazel (Palmer) Averill and lived his early life in Dundee, IL. He moved to Plymouth, Indiana, as a young boy with his family in 1941. Graduating from...

Donna Ippolito

Donna Ippolito

September 9, 2015

Donna L. Ippolito nee Anderson age 86. Longtime Calumet City and West Pullman resident, recently of Tinley Park. Retired after 29 years of service as an Administrative Assistive for Clerk of the Illinois Appellate Court and Judge Anthony Scariano. Wife for 65 years of Nicholas Ippolito. Mother of John (Rachel) and Jeffry (Cynthia) Ippolito. Grandmother of Becky (Kevin) Szczesniak, Suzi...

William "Bill" J Sawyer

William "Bill" J Sawyer

September 9, 2015

WILLIAM "BILL" J. SAWYER Age 40, of Marietta GA passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at his home in Marietta GA. Bill is survived by his loving family, parents, William & Neda Sawyer (Levy), fiancée, Ann Stewart, siblings, Joseph (Brie) Sawyer, Katherine Sawyer, Margaret Sawyer and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Bill was a gentle giant and was loved...