Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Aloys A. Gonda

Aloys A. Gonda

Jul 13, 2015

Aloys A. Gonda 87, of Mahomet, IL, formerly of New Lenox passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. Aloys was born in Joliet to the late Thomas and Emy (nee Girat) Gonda. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Gualdoni); loving father of Greg (Christine), Lawrence (Sami Dammacco), Nadine (Eric) Goranson and the late John (in infancy); cherished grandfather of Rachel (Nicholas) Sagan,...

Loyd R Brower,  Jr.

Loyd R Brower, Jr.

Jul 13, 2015

LOYD R. BROWER, JR. Age 95 of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, July 13th, 2015 at the Mother Theresa Nursing Home in Lemont. Loyd is survived by his loving family, children, Steven (Judith) Brower, Jeanne (Rick) Kragie, Julianne (Raymond) Eenigenburg, grandchildren, Emily (Jon) Sobkowiak, Ryan Kragie, Courtney Brower and Michael Brower. Loyd was preceded in death by his parents,...

Virginia Grady

Virginia Grady

Jul 10, 2015

Virginia Grady NEE Mauge Age 88, of Orland Park, passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Beloved wife of the late Thomas P. Grady; loving mother of Patricia (Anthony) Mehok, Thomas (Jodi Smith) Grady, Virginia (William) Mitchell, Diane (Richard) Petrakovic, Marian Grady, Ellen (Kevin) Darby, Brian (Sherry) Grady, and Kristen (Sandy) Pickett; cherished grandmother...

Edward J Hill Sr.

Edward J Hill Sr.

Jul 9, 2015

EDWARD J. HILL, SR. Age 78 of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, July 9th, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Edward is survived by his loving family, children, Diana (Donald) Lukich, Edward J. (Michele) Hill, Jr., James (fiancée Breanna Ellis) Hill, former wife, Lori Hill, grandchildren, Thomas (Amy) Lukich, Bryan (Tiffany) Lukich, Courtney Hill, Jordan Hill,...

Mr. Jerry Lee Mescher

Mr. Jerry Lee Mescher

Jul 6, 2015

Jerry Lee Mescher Age 81, lifelong resident of Lockport passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2015, surrounded by his family who adored him. Beloved husband of Dorothy nee Sliwinski; loving father of Lynn Arwood, Susan (Bryan) Sheldon, and Kerry Mescher; cherished grandfather of Julia (Jeffrey) Sheldon, Katelyn Arwood, Michael Sheldon, and Matthew Sheldon; dear brother of Jack (Becky) Mescher;...

Jean H Pieper

Jean H Pieper

Jul 6, 2015

JEAN H. PIEPER (HARROD) Age 95, of Lockport since 1950, formerly of Lemont and California, passed away Monday, July 6th, 2015 at her home in Lockport. Jean is survived by her loving family, children, James Pieper, Richard (Kathy) Pieper, Mark (Tina) Pieper, Scott (Nell) Pieper, grandchildren, Gina, Kristin, Kim, Brad, Andy, Mike, Matthew, Keith, Chris, Nellie, Doug, 16 great grandchildren...

Glenda S Janota

Glenda S Janota

Jul 5, 2015

GLENDA S. JANOTA (CLIMER) Age 56, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, July 5th, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Glenda is survived by her loving family, husband, Brian Janota, sons, John Janota, Ryan (Elizabeth) Janota, grandson, Jacob Janota, mother-in-law, Grace Janota, siblings, Martha Kuriger, Thomas (Brenda) Climer, Cindy (Bob) Kramer, brothers–in-law, Bob (Marilyn ) Janota, Stanley (Kathy)...

Mr. Tom W. Peters

Mr. Tom W. Peters

Jul 5, 2015

Tom W. Peters Age 66, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 5th 2015. Beloved husband of Pam nee Tanski; treasured son of Evelyn nee Sharley; loving father of Dustin (Jennifer) Peters and Amanda (Randy) Senkpeil; cherished grandfather of Devin, Collin, Nathan, Sophia, and Trent; dear brother of Jerry (Barbara) Peters, Mike (Laurie) Peters, and Carol (Wayne) Roman; also...

George Arthur Karr

George Arthur Karr

Jul 5, 2015

George Arthur Karr 89, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. George was born in Chicago to the late Matheus and Josepha (nee Yarutis) Karkouskis. Loving, caring and devoted husband of LaVerne V. (nee Ostermeyer); loving father of Linda L. (Dennis) Kramer and Donna L. (Charles) Smith; cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Brad)...

Walter R. Placek

Walter R. Placek

Jul 2, 2015

Age 81 of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, Loving husband of the late Patricia Placek (nee Hassman); beloved father of Heather (Keith) Cichon and Paul (Melissa) Placek; dearest grandfather of Adam and Nathan Cichon, Charlie, Emery and Lucas Placek and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 from 3:00 PM to...

Paula J. Skonicki

Paula J. Skonicki

Jul 1, 2015

Paula J. Skonicki, age 48 of Matteson formerly of Alsip, passed away on Wednesday, July 01, 2015. She is survived by her loving family; brothers Timothy Skonicki and Glen (Kathrynne M.) Skonicki; nieces and nephews, Timothy Skonicki, Angela Skonicki, Kathrynne L. Skonicki and David J. Skonicki. She was preceded in death by her parents David and Christine (nee Zebrowski) Skonicki....

Donna Marshall

Donna Marshall

Jun 30, 2015

Donna Marshall nee Mansfield age 79. Longtime Mokena resident formerly of Sauk Village. Proud parishioner and former bookkeeper for St. Mary Catholic. Mother of Herbert "Bud" (Mary Ann) Marshall, Donna (Robert) Haynes, Robert (Nora) Marshall, Mary (Tracy) Kinkin, Barbara O'Keefe and Janice (John) Machay. Grandmother of Herbert "Buddy" III, Jason, Keith "Tony", Kelly, Jessica, Douglas, Danielle, David, Amy, Jessica, David,...

Beatrice G Muehring

Beatrice G Muehring

Jun 30, 2015

BEATRICE G. MUEHRING (RUCKMAN) Age 86 of Beecher, formerly of Crete, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 30th 2015 at her home in Beecher. Bea is survived by her loving family, daughters, Dorothy (Mike) Gurosh, Dawn Muehring and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bea was preceded in death by her parents, John I. & Lillian Ruckman (Flickinger), husband, William Muehring,...

Theresa "Terry" Smith

Theresa "Terry" Smith

Jun 29, 2015

Theresa "Terry" Smith (nee Corbitt) Age 75 of Frankfort, formerly of Mokena for 43 years, passed away on Monday, June 29th 2015. Theresa is survived by her loving family; daughters Heather Smith and Lynn (Jeff) Haerr; son Robin (Rose) Smith; granddaughters Hayley, Lauren, Allison and Emily Smith; grandsons Alex and Jeremy Haerr; sisters Gina (Don) Ross, Ceceila (George) Garrett, Ellen...

Ms. Michele M. Pavesich

Ms. Michele M. Pavesich

Jun 29, 2015

MICHELE M. PAVESICH nee GRIGAT Age 45 of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 29th, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Pavesich; loving mother of Ashley Pavesich and Bianca (Ryan) Jennings; cherished daughter of the late Floyd and Hildegard Grigat; dear sister of Michael Grigat. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at Kurtz Memorial...

Clara Srygley

Clara Srygley

Jun 28, 2015

CLARA SRYGLEY (ROSE) Age 82, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2015 at Waterford Estates in Hazel Crest, IL. Clara is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd & Josie Rose (Humphrey), husband, Leslie Srygley, siblings, Hayden Rose, Floyd Rose, Joseph "Jack" Rose, William "Bill" Rose, James "Harley" Rose...

Andrzej "Andy" Krzysiak

Andrzej "Andy" Krzysiak

Jun 27, 2015

ANDRZEJ "Andy" KRZYSIAK Age 64 of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 27th 2015 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. Andrzej is survived by his beloved partner Halina Grobelski and their children, Jennifer Grobelski, Jonathon Grobelski and Tiffany Grobelski. Andrzej was preceded in death by his parents, Stanislaw & Wieslawa Krzysiak (Kumala). Family will receive friends on Monday,...

Jesse "J.R." Sterioti

Jesse "J.R." Sterioti

Jun 27, 2015

Jesse "J.R." Richard James Sterioti Age 35, of Bourbonnais, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 27th, 2015. Beloved son of Jesse Sterioti and Pamela Lange; loving grandson of Frank (Peg Chudzik) Sterioti and Henry Lange and the late Rosemary Schomig; cherished brother of Danica Sterioti, Amanda (Sam Perkins) Sterioti, and Henry Burnham; treasured uncle of Natalia Marcolini, Phillip Marcolini IV,...

Byron R Krestel

Byron R Krestel

Jun 27, 2015

BYRON R. KRESTEL Age 62, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, June 27th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Byron is survived by his loving family, wife, Margretta Krestel (Betts), son, Byron S.F. Krestel, father, Samuel (Loretta) Krestel (Scheffers), siblings, Edward (Linda) Krestel, Wayne (Sharon) Krestel, Perry (Brenda) Krestel, Jean (Dave) Boyce, Patty (Tim) Tabisz and numerous nieces...

William H. Smith

William H. Smith

Jun 26, 2015

William H. Smith 73, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. William was born in Chicago to the late John and Irene (nee Lewis) Smith. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Schroder); loving father of Bill (Linda) and Pam (Bill Diaz) Smith; cherished grandfather of Taylor Smith, Arik Diaz and Anthony Diaz; dear...