Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Wanda K. Rynkar

Wanda K. Rynkar

May 27, 2015

Wanda K. Rynkar (nee Klave) 86, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Franciscan St. James, Chicago Heights. Wanda was born in Chicago to the late Max and Janina "Jane" (nee Konopczynski) Klave and lived in the south suburbs most of her life. Beloved wife of the late John H. Rynkar; loving mother of Linda (Bob) Farmer, Janet...

Reuben J. Stolhammar

Reuben J. Stolhammar

May 24, 2015

Reuben J. Stolhammar, age 92 of Chicago passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Doris (nee Green); beloved brother of Kenneth (Signora) and Donald (Donna) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruth (nee Carlson) Stolhammar; sisters Evelyn (late George) Armstrong and Mabel (late Willie)...

Mr. Theodore N. Howalt,  Jr.

Mr. Theodore N. Howalt, Jr.

May 24, 2015

Theodore N. Howalt Jr. Age 67, of Sarasota, FL., formerly of New Lenox and Palos Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Lynne nee Bohne; loving father of Tracy (Garrett) Wytrwal and Theodore "Teddy" III; cherished grandfather of Samantha and Brady Wytrwal; dear brother of Fredric (Beverly) Howalt; treasured son-in...

Mr. Lawrence A. Glielmi

Mr. Lawrence A. Glielmi

May 22, 2015

Lawrence A. Glielmi, age 85, of Mokena, IL., passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Dorothea nee Peterson; loving father of Gary (Patricia) Glielmi, Regina (Daniel) Fike, Angela Glielmi, Arlene (Mark) Hopkins, Lynne (Brian) Horvath, Larry (Vany) Glielmi, Mary Ann (Bill) Ornelas, David Glielmi, the late Anthony Glielmi, Robert (Jymie) Glielmi, and Thomas Glielmi; cherished grandfather of...

Genevieve Ballew

Genevieve Ballew

May 21, 2015

Genevieve W. Ballew Age 100 of Lockport formerly of Lemont passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet. Genevieve is survived by her loving family, daughter Barbara (John) McCarthy; grandchildren Patrick (Ronda), Karen (Alfie), Shawn (Marlene), Kimberly, Erin, Shannon (Kathy) and Mary Beth (Dennis); great grandchildren Adam, Kensy, Liam, Hayley, Noah, Cassidy, Jennifer, Melissa,...

George "Ziggy" Mikicich

George "Ziggy" Mikicich

May 21, 2015

George "Ziggy" Mikicich, age 99 of New Lenox passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; daughters Frances "Becky" (Joe) Messina and Victoria Lotus; grandchidren Cindy Camacho, Michael Lotus and Chris (Andrew) Lotus Revell; great grandchildren Ashley Camacho, Victoria Revell and Phillip Revel; great grandaughter Mia Bella Mixon and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He...

John L. Reicher

John L. Reicher

May 20, 2015

John L. Reicher Age 66 of Monee formerly of Worth, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 20th 2015 at his home with his family by his side. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Sandra Reicher (nee Gabrisko), children Jennifer (Gary) Mueller, John E. (Kim) Reicher, grandchildren, Josephine and Robert Mueller and Johnny and Joey Reicher. John was preceded in...

Carl B. Kuntz

Carl B. Kuntz

May 20, 2015

Carl B. Kuntz age 76 of New Lenox passed away on May 20, 2015. He is survived by his loving family wife Janet (nee Rowswell) Kuntz; children Timothy (Teresa) Kuntz, Christine (Tracey) Manning, Kathleen Lehnert and Eric Kuntz; sister Helen (Dave) Martin; grandchildren Samantha and Rylee Lehnert. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Helen (nee Flack)...

Alma Marie Fitzpatrick

Alma Marie Fitzpatrick

May 19, 2015

Alma Marie Fitzpatrick ( nee Berard) age 99, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago passed away on May 19, 2015. Loving wife of the late Peter Fitzpatrick; beloved mother of late Jim Fitzpatrick, Maureen (John) Hauch, Elaine (Tom) Smuczynski, Joe Fitzpatrick, Mike Fitzpatrick, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Yvonne (Tom) Mullins, Bob Fitzpatrick, Tom (Donna) Fitzpatrick, Rita Fitzpatrick, Barbara (Christian) DeTournemire, John Fitzpatrick,...

Edward I. Melby

Edward I. Melby

May 19, 2015

EDWARD I MELBY Age 81 of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, May 19th 2015 at his home in Frankfort. Edward is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda Melby (Funk), children, Lynn (Mark) Schaub, Edward R. (Gayle) Melby, William (Amy) Melby, sister, Myrtis Murray, grandchildren, Matthew, Nicole, Michael, Celia, Brett, Daniel, Zachary, Christopher, Claire, and numerous nieces and nephews. Edward...

Mary Ann Winkle

Mary Ann Winkle

May 17, 2015

Mary Ann Winkle (nee Lepore) 70, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Ingalls Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Leonard and Lucille (nee Fioretti) Lepore. Beloved wife of Paul; devoted mother of Paul (Tami) and Mark (Stephanie); cherished grandmother of Emily, Ryan, Kyle, and...

Glenn E. Trost

Glenn E. Trost

May 15, 2015

Glenn E. Trost 82, late of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 15, 2015. Glenn was born in Joliet to the late Roy A. and Hazel (nee Hoffmeyer) Trost. Beloved husband of Kathryn "Kay" (nee Mancuso); loving father of Elaine (Andrew) Honiotes, Mark (Kris), Charles (Heather), and William (Erin); cherished grandfather of Edward (Jessica) Trost, Lee Trost, Emmet Trost,...

Henry L. Errek

Henry L. Errek

May 15, 2015

Henry L. Errek 89, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at Presence St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee. Henry was born in Joliet to the late Henry and Susie (nee Budzinski) Errek. Beloved husband of Nora L. (nee Madden); loving father of Henry (Susan) Errek and David (Susan) Errek; cherished grandpa of Elizabeth (Matthew) Warren, Kathryn Errek, Kevin Errek...

Norbert C Rak

Norbert C Rak

May 14, 2015

Rak, Norbert C, age 84, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Romanek) , loving father of John (Susan), Robert ( Janet), Luanne (Robert) Trimarco, dear papa of John Paul, Laura, Crystal, Brian, Michael, Phillip, and Amy, cherished great grandpa of 4, dear brother of Kathi (Rudy) Dinnocenzo, the late Reggie, the late Barbara Czachor, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....

Leonardus H Heyne

Leonardus H Heyne

May 14, 2015

LEONARDUS H. HEYNE Age 86 of Shorewood, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, May 14th 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Leonardus is survived by his loving family, wife, Anne Heyne (Putman), children, Rosemarie Scannell, Yvonne Meurer, Caroline (Bruno) Bernecker, Thomas (Mary) Heyne, Leonard (Robin) Heyne, Edward (Rebecca) Heyne, brother, Reinier (Theresa) Heyne, grandchildren, John, Tinamarie,...

Mr. Leonard D. Faifer

Mr. Leonard D. Faifer

May 14, 2015

Leonard D. Faifer 88, of Monticello, IN, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2015. Leonard was born in Chicago, IL to the late Yoref and Maria Faifer. Beloved husband of the late Dolores V. (nee Suchoski); Loving father of Susan (Terrence) Hartford, Christine Crosby, Deborah Guerra, Judy (Larry) Sands, Laurie (Tom) Chakonas, and Joseph (Erika) Faifer. Cherished...

Mr. Thomas M. Donnellan

Mr. Thomas M. Donnellan

May 11, 2015

Thomas M. Donnellan Thomas M. Donnellan, age 66, of Frankfort, IL., passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015. Husband of Linda nee Williams; loving father of Dawn Donnellan, Jennifer (Russell) Zimny; step-father of Kim Ervin (Mike Frink), and Stacy (Buzz) Coleman; cherished grandfather of Jordan, Kaitlynn, Ryan, Carter, Ashley, and Samantha; and great-grandfather of Ellie and Austin; dear brother of...

Albert O. Beshansky

Albert O. Beshansky

May 9, 2015

Albert O. Beshansky, age 88 of Frankfort formerly of Park Forest passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Loving husband of the late Barbara Beshansky; beloved father of Alan (Judie) Beshansky, Toby (Steven) Skonecke and Barry Beshansky; cherished grandfather of Amiee, Joshua, Lindsay, Heather, Christopher, Jennifer and Emily; proud great grandfather of Zoe, Ethan and Eliya. Funeral Service Wednesday, May...

Donna Mae Oltmanns

Donna Mae Oltmanns

May 6, 2015

DONNA MAE OLTMANNS (ZIESEMER) Age 77, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Donna Mae is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Oltmanns, children, Merri Hauter, Jim (Dawn) Oltmanns, Deborah Mellas, daughter-in-law, Kellie (Nick) Nahas, grandchildren, Jennifer (John) Lovelass, Lisa Hauter, Becky Fronek, Dave Fronek, Jolene (Ryan) Trost, Nicole Adair, Courtney...

Matthew E. Newsome

Matthew E. Newsome

May 3, 2015

Matthew E. Newsome 36, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015. Matthew was born in Joliet to the late Edward and Rita (nee McCartney) Newsome; Loving brother of Dawn (Nick) Newsome DelMoro, Tracy Newsome Nowaczyk, Melanie Newsome, Wes Newsome, Cari Newsome and the late Edward V. Newsome; step-brother of Joseph Wambaja and Jamie Wambaja; cherished uncle of Christian Mentzer,...