Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Dorothy M Lerner

Dorothy M Lerner

February 1, 2016

DOROTHY M. LERNER (GUETSCHOW) Age 86, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, February 1st, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Robert W. (Cynthia Ann) Lerner, Jr., Michael A. (Marilou) Lerner, Gerald E. Lerner, grandchildren, Robert W. (Lesley) Lerner III, AnnMarie (Ryan) O'Sullivan, David Lerner, Timothy Lerner, Elyse (Elliot) Small, Gerald...

Marion E. Stafford

Marion E. Stafford

January 31, 2016

Marion E. Stafford (nee McDonald) 93, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016. Marion was born in Simpsonville, SC to the late Angus and Clara (nee Hughes) McDonald. Beloved wife of the late Roy Stafford; dear sister of Ralph (Fern) McDonald, Shirley Hintzsche, and the late Mildred Louise Snook; cherished aunt of many. Family will receive friends at...

Mary J. Barclay

Mary J. Barclay

January 31, 2016

Mary J. Barclay (nee Becka) 86, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016. Mary was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Helen (nee Baker) Becka. Beloved wife, of 65 years, of Willard S. Barclay; loving mother of Laura (Dan) Pretto and Glenn (Nancy) Barclay; cherished grandmother of Angela (Edward) Marks, Trinity (Andrew) Serbin, and Emily Pretto; great...

Mr. Ronald L. Felchlin

Mr. Ronald L. Felchlin

January 30, 2016

Ronald L. Felchlin Age 74, of Manhattan formerly of Worth, IL. passed away on January 30, 2016. Beloved husband of Kathleen nee Cates; loving father of Michelle (Thomas) Bienkowski and Christine (Michael) Wolinski; cherished grandfather of Anna and Emma Bienkowski and Jack Wolinski; dear uncle of Mark (Billie) Felchlin, Stacey (Michael) Turiello, and Karen (Jerry) Chapell; and great-uncle of Anais...

Richard J. Fikejs

Richard J. Fikejs

January 29, 2016

RICHARD J. FIKEJS Age 48, of Lockport, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Richard is survived by his loving family, children, Virginia Fikejs, Adam Fikejs, Samuel Fikejs, parents, Virginia Valentine, "Ziggy" Ronald Fikejs, Sr., siblings, Ronald Fikejs, Jr., Reid (Cindy) Fikejs, grandchild, Sawyer Spano and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. The...

Mr. Ronald J. Pyle

Mr. Ronald J. Pyle

January 28, 2016

Ronald J. Pyle Age 77, of Mokena, IL passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Beloved husband of Therese nee Wyszynski; loving father of Ronald G. (Katrina) Pyle, Karen (Michael) O'Malley, and Michael Pyle; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Jonathan, Ashley, Nathan, Konner, Jackson, and Alexander. He was preceded in death by his parents George W. and Anna E. Pyle; and...

Mr. Frank J. Gezik

Mr. Frank J. Gezik

January 27, 2016

Frank J. Gezik Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Lillian Gezik nee Drozdz; loving father of James (Sushila) Gezik and Dawn (Jim) Rodeghier; cherished grandfather of Amanda (Kurt) Gustafik, Kendra Gezik, Caitlin Rodeghier, Tom Rodeghier, and Rachel Rodeghier; and great-grandfather of Seth, Haley, and Lillian; dear brother of Richard...

Stephen F. Naughton

Stephen F. Naughton

January 26, 2016

Stephen F. Naughton 35, of Joliet, passed away Suddenly on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 due to complications from a genetic Auto Immune Disorder. Loving son of Thomas and Jayne (nee Carroll) Naughton; beloved brother of Margaret Naughton, James (Alyssa) Naughton and Thomas (Alicia) Naughton; cherished uncle of William, Lia, Arann and Makenzie Naughton and also survived by several aunts, uncles,...

Mr. John A. Vyhanek

Mr. John A. Vyhanek

January 25, 2016

John A. Vyhanek 67, of Braidwood, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016. Loving brother-in-law of Ruth Vyhanek; also survived by his cherished nieces, nephews, and cousins. John was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Marie Vyhanek; one brother Joseph Vyhanek; and two sisters Betty (late Tom) Elder, and Mary (late Rex) Clark. He was a Viet Nam...

Marianne Murray

Marianne Murray

January 25, 2016

Marianne Murray (nee O'Meara) 86, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at The Cottages in New Lenox. Marianne was born in Chicago to the late William F. and Loretto (nee Lane) O'Meara. Beloved wife of James J. Murray Sr.; loving mother of Mary (Mike) McHugh, Therese Dyer, Maureen (Pat) Murphy, James J. Jr (Christine), Virginia (Dave) Krueger,...

Bruce Balamut

Bruce Balamut

January 24, 2016

Bruce Balamut 67, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 24, 2016. Born in Chicago to the late Zigmund J. and Florence M. (nee Westwater) Balamut. Loving brother of Thomas (Lynn), Nancy VanZeyl, and Robert (Diane); dear uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. Bruce was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was retired from Tri Tower Printing...

Mary F Buck

Mary F Buck

January 22, 2016

MARY F. BUCK (CRONIN) Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park. Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Kenneth Buck, children, Kenneth (Julianne) Buck III, Melinda (Samuel) Macrane, Julie (Kenneth) Kuzma, siblings, Patricia Cronin, James (Georgene) Cronin, eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews...

Thomas A. Cole

Thomas A. Cole

January 22, 2016

Thomas A. Cole Age 85 of Frankfort formerly of Matteson passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. Loving husband of Barbara (nee McCarthy) for 61 years, beloved father of Tom, Rich (Debbie), Rob (Cherry Ann Bates), D. J. (Kristen) and Chuck (Karen); cherished grandfather of Sarah, Lauren, Conner and Shannon. Thomas was a veteran of the U. S. Army, an accountant...

Mrs. Linda M. Porick

Mrs. Linda M. Porick

January 22, 2016

Linda M. Porick nee Hemmer Age 68, of Frankfort, IL., passed away on Friday, January 22, 2016. Beloved wife of Dennis Porick; loving mother of Katherine (Jonathan) Porick-Calder and Karisa (Michael) Porick-Casey; cherished aunt of Gregory and Marcia Michels. Linda was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Murel Hemmer, and sister Sharon Marie (Chuck) Michels. Linda was an...

Mr. Stephen D. Mcclain

Mr. Stephen D. Mcclain

January 21, 2016

Stephen D. McClain Age 76, of Joliet formerly of New Lenox, IL and Detroit, MI, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Margaret nee Murrie; dear brother of Lawrence Cain; also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence "Jack" and Alice Cain; and siblings Thomas and...

Mr. Alan F. Filar

Mr. Alan F. Filar

January 17, 2016

Alan F. Filar, age 68, of Ottawa, IL formerly of Lemont, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Maria nee Weiss; dear son of Helen and the late Frank Filar; loving father of Alan (Lauri) Filar, Eric (Melissa) Filar, and Sandra (Matthew) Fullam; cherished grandfather of Wyatt, Evie, Dustin, Sawyer, and Carly; fond brother of Debra (James)...

Brian M Kasch

Brian M Kasch

January 17, 2016

BRIAN M. KASCH Age 52 of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Brian is survived by his loving family, wife, Laura Kasch (Turcol), parents, Michael & Joanne Kasch (Miller), children, Alan Kasch, Joseph Kasch, brother, Keith (Brenda) Kasch, nieces and nephew, Michael Kasch, Abigail Kasch and Tess Kasch. Brian was employed by...

Barbara H Breder

Barbara H Breder

January 14, 2016

BARBARA H. BREDER (HENDERSON) Age 73, of Lockport, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Silverado Assisted Living in Naperville. Barbara is survived by her loving family, children, Lynn Weyhe, Amy (Dave) Mensi, Pam (Rick) Price, Gretchen (Jim) Parejko, siblings, Jim (Priscilla) Henderson, Sam Henderson, grandchildren, Catlyn Weyhe, Stephanie Weyhe, Leigh Mensi, Ben Mensi, Sean Price, Jimmy Parejko, Will Parejko,...

Dorothy E. Benson

Dorothy E. Benson

January 11, 2016

Dorothy Elizabeth (nee Sorensen) Benson of Van Auken Lake, Hartford, MI, formerly of Orland Park, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on January 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by Roy, her loving husband of 62 years and her brother Christian Sorensen. Their seven children include Richard (Priscilla), Carole (Richard) Benson-Weinberg, Robert, Thomas (Crissie), Gregory (Rachel), Christopher (Nancy),...

Mr. George "Bud" H. Lee,  Jr.

Mr. George "Bud" H. Lee, Jr.

January 11, 2016

George "Bud" H. Lee Jr. Age 84 of Monee, formerly of Richton Park, IL., passed away on Monday, January 11, 2016. Beloved husband of the late O. Terry nee Uribe; loving father of Richard Lee, Gary (LaSondra) Lee, Glen Lee, and Kristine (Edward) Abbott; cherished grandfather of Joshua (Lisa), Danny, Andrew, Racheal, Cody, Jason, and Lauren and great-grandfather of Matthew...