Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Irene L. Devos

Irene L. Devos

Jul 30, 2015

Irene L. DeVos (nee O'Donnell), age 78 of Frankfort formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Loving wife of the late John P. DeVos; beloved mother of Jack (Teresa) DeVos and Kathleen DeVos; dearest daughter of the late John and Lelia (nee Roach) O'Donnell; dear sister of the late Jerry O'Donnell and Patsy (late Jack) Doyle;...

Pamela Budney Brink

Pamela Budney Brink

Jul 29, 2015

Pamela Budney Brink, age 56, of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Loving daughter of Christine Budney; beloved sister of Allen (Denise) Budney and Karen (Dominic) Santoro; cherished aunt of A.J. (Fiancee Crystal Potts) Budney, Christopher Budney, Patrick Budney, Tommy Budney Adam Santoro and Erica Santoro; special auntie and cousin Corrie Czerniak and Laurie...

Frances E. Ratoft

Frances E. Ratoft

Jul 29, 2015

Frances E. Ratoft (nee Narcisi) Age 84 of Mokena formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015. Loving wife of the late Medard Ratoft; beloved mother of William (Marilyn) Ratoft and Aurelia (Jeffery) Berner; dearest daughter of the late Enrico and Catherine (nee Montella) Narcisi; fond sister of Henry (late Janice) Narcisi, late Anthony (Doris) Compagnoni, late...

Arleen M. Beaudry

Arleen M. Beaudry

Jul 27, 2015

Arleen M. Beaudry (nee Phelan) 88, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles M. Beaudry; loving mother of Charleen (Dale) Miller, Karl (Fran) Beaudry, Rick (Lylln) Brinkman, and the late Bonnie Brinkman; cherished grandmother of Stephanie Miller, Stephen Beaudry, Brian (Kendall) Beaudry, and Jennifer (Jesse) Brohinsky; dear sister of Audine (Francis) Whitlock...

Mr. Dan Marlowe

Mr. Dan Marlowe

Jul 27, 2015

Dan Marlowe 52, of New Lenox, formerly of Matteson, IL passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Carolyn nee Kasper; loving father of Matthew and Joseph Marlowe; dear brother of Christopher (Sue) Marlowe, Patty (James) McGehee, and John Marlowe; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Dan was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Shirley...

Richard J. Grafrath

Richard J. Grafrath

Jul 24, 2015

Richard J. Grafrath 24, of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 24, 2015. Beloved son of James and Debra Grafrath; loving brother of Courtney Grafrath; cherished grandson of Rose (the late Richard) Grafrath and the late Audrey and the late Richard Murzyn; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis...

Steven G Michener

Steven G Michener

Jul 24, 2015

STEVEN G. MICHENER Age 49 of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 24th, 2015 in Lodi Township, WI. Steve is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Michener (Cosgrove), former wife, Linda, children, Hanna Michener, Jack Michener, step children, Liam Markham, Matthew Markham, Katie Markham, siblings, Clay (Terri) Michener, Mary Beth Roeda, Valerie (Tom) Woodcock, Sarah Vance and numerous...

Chris W. Novota

Chris W. Novota

Jul 24, 2015

Chris W. Novota (58 years old) a caring, charismatic man, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2015 at his home in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born December 19th, 1956, and raised in Frankfort, Illinois. He graduated from Lincoln-Way Central High School, and relocated to Colorado soon afterwards. There, he became friends with Tom Wohlford of the Butler Paper Company....

Luke Travis Maccallum

Luke Travis Maccallum

Jul 24, 2015

Luke Travis MacCallum 32, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2015. Beloved son of Mary Sue and Pete MacCallum; loving brother of Peter (Nicole) MacCallum III and James Milent Hurst; cherished grandson of Marcella (the late Milent) Kruc; dear nephew and cousin of many. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis...

Charles R Guzaitis

Charles R Guzaitis

Jul 23, 2015

CHARLES R. GUZAITIS Age 72 of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, July 23rd 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Gerry Guzaitis (Zaremba), sons, Kevin (Sherri) Guzaitis, Keith (Alyssa) Guzaitis, brother, Gerald (Susan) Guzaitis, father-in-law, Bernard Burnell, sister-in-law, Linda (Raymond) Bazarko, nephews, Tony (Suzanne) Bazarko, David (Jenna Grzebielucha) Bazarko, great niece...

Anthony W. Furlong

Anthony W. Furlong

Jul 21, 2015

Anthony W. Furlong, age 20 of New Lenox passed away on July 21, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; son Alexander R. Furlong; mother Coleen Gordon; father Jeffrey Furlong; grandparents Margaret and the late Ronald Gordon, Wendi and Jeffery Jeffers; girlfriend Amy Podborny and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 25, 2015...

Linda Lou Robinson

Linda Lou Robinson

Jul 21, 2015

Linda Lou (Lohrenz) Robinson, 74, of Lincoln passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at St. James Hospital Hospice floor in Chicago Heights, IL. There will be a celebration of Linda's life at the K of C's in Lincoln from 11-3 on August 8th, which would have been her 75th birthday. Linda Lou Robinson was born in Lincoln, on August...

Sandra J Dunn

Sandra J Dunn

Jul 20, 2015

SANDRA J. DUNN Age 69 of Lockport, passed away on Monday, July 20th, 2015 in Lockport surrounded by her family. Sandra is survived by her loving family, children, Deana (Stan) Masnik, Larry (Wendy) Augello, Brian (Lila) Augello, siblings, Donald (Joan) Dunn, Louise (Charles) Foland, Richard (Edna) Dunn, Mary Ann (Roy) Lowe, Lindy (Carlos) Ward, Daniel Dunn, Sharon (Donald) Martin, Pat...

Betty L Johnson

Betty L Johnson

Jul 19, 2015

BETTY L. JOHNSON (KAISR) Age 90 of Fountain Hills AZ, passed away on Sunday, July 19th, 2015. Betty is survived by her loving family, children, Linda (Roland Clarke) Crowley, Marcia (Donald) Weaver, grandchildren, Todd (Kristin) Crowley, Jennifer (Michael) Searle, Kelly Crowley, Jack (Mary Beth) Weaver, Elizabeth (Brian) Karpiel, great grandchildren, Greg, Taylor, Jarrod, Joshua, Matthew, Noah, Luke and Amelia. Betty...

Raymond & Janice Hineman

Raymond & Janice Hineman

Jul 18, 2015

RAYMOND "RAY" HINEMAN JANICE L. HINEMAN (BUCKNER) Ray, age 78 of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida. Janice, age 78 of Orland Park, passed away on Saturday, July 18th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Ray & Janice are survived by their loving family, children, Stephen (Jodie) Hineman,...

Henry J. Geibel,  Ix

Henry J. Geibel, Ix

Jul 17, 2015

Henry J. Geibel IX Age 73, of Lockport, passed away on Friday, July 17 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 16, 1942 in Chicago to the late Henry and Melba Geibel VIII. Beloved husband of Janice for 50 years. Loving father of David (Susan) and the late Stephen. Dear grandfather of Alyssa and Alec. Caring brother of...

Susan C. Livermore

Susan C. Livermore

Jul 16, 2015

Susan C. Livermore (nee Johnson) Age 59, of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort and Calumet City passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 Susan is survived by her loving family, husband Gary Livermore; children Anna Livermore and Joel (Lauren) Livermore; sisters Pat (Lee) Olson and Linda (Tom) VanAllen and many nieces and nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her...

Richard W. Workman

Richard W. Workman

Jul 15, 2015

Richard W. Workman 29, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Beloved and devoted son of Dena Workman; cherished and amazing fiancée of Neenah Stepanek; precious and loving grandson of Gloria (the late Robert) Workman; dear nephew and cousin to many. Rich was a Network Security Engineer for Joliet Junior College. He was member of Phi...

Melissa "Missy" Avants

Melissa "Missy" Avants

Jul 14, 2015

Melissa "Missy" Avants (nee Katula), age 54 of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park and St. Charles Missouri, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Loving wife of John Avants; beloved mother of Daniel (Kelsie) Avants, Timothy Avants, Kimberlee Avants and Elizabeth Avants; dearest daughter of Louis and Nanci (nee Korzenski) Katula; cherished sister of Michael (Concetta) Katula, Dr. Garrett...

Ruth A. Sterling

Ruth A. Sterling

Jul 14, 2015

Ruth A. Sterling nee Rauch 88, of Joliet IL, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Beloved mother of Ronald and Susan Sterling; loving grandmother of Arron (Nancy Spagnolia) Sterling and great-grandmother of Tucker Owen Sterling; cherished god-mother of Joanne (Edward) Parks; dear aunt of Patsy (Randall) Carlson. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Martha Rauch; and...