Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ms. Loa K. Bockholdt

Ms. Loa K. Bockholdt

June 20, 2015

Loa K. Bockholdt nee Baker Age 93, resident of Lockport for over 50 years, formerly of Lemont, passed away Saturday, June 20th, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Beloved wife of the late Walter Bockholdt; loving mother of Gary (Sharon) Bockholdt; cherished grandmother of Charissa, Matthew, Ryan, Brian, Erik, Bradley, and Brett; and great-grandmother of Tyler,...

Kathleen M. Miesmer

Kathleen M. Miesmer

June 20, 2015

Kathleen M. Miesmer, age 70 of Mokena passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2015. She is survived by her loving family; husband David Miesmer; son David Miesmer; daughter Melissa (Jeremy) Fort; brothers Dennis (Cele) Moran and Mike Moran; sister Judy (Bill) Coyle and grandson Gunner Sebastian Fort. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort...

Harry J. Spadoni

Harry J. Spadoni

June 19, 2015

Harry J. Spadoni , age 90 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; daughters Janet (David) Nelson, Carla Haskell, Christine (Kevin) Falvey and Nancy (Scott) Kurber; grandchildren Sara (Dan) Lambert, Kevin (Kristie) Hutchinson, Jeff Nelson, Brian Hutchinson, Lindsey ( Brian) Rowe, Dan Nelson, Jorie Nelson, Gregory Haskell, Seth Kurber and Jared...

Eileen Elizabeth Larkin

Eileen Elizabeth Larkin

June 19, 2015

Eileen Elizabeth Larkin (nee Jones) widow of Edward D. Larkin. Resident of New Lenox, IL formerly of Harvey, IL and Ellesmere, Shropshire, England. Born May 18, 1924 at rest June 19, 2015. Survived by her children Carol (the late Donald) Warrell, Wendy Larkin Sostock, John (Debi) Larkin, Jennifer Larkin, Judy Panozzo, her grandchildren Christopher and Katie-John Larkin, Matthew and Hale...

Merrill E. Anderson

Merrill E. Anderson

June 17, 2015

Merrill E. Anderson 79, of Watertown, South Dakota passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015 in Homer Glen. Merrill was born in Metropolis, IL to the late Ira and Mae (nee Tessie) Anderson. Beloved husband of Charlotte (nee Ediger); loving father of Brenda (Perry) Krestel, John, Tim and Steven(Rachael Hartwig) ; cherished grandfather of nine and great grandfather of two. Merrill...

Patsy "Meme" J. Golden

Patsy "Meme" J. Golden

June 15, 2015

In Loving Memory of Patsy "Meme" Jean Golden Born Into Life: December 26th, 1934 Born Into Eternity: June 15th, 2015 Patsy "Meme" Jean Golden (Riemer), 81, passed away June 15, 2015, beloved wife of the late Kenneth Golden; loving mother of Cherie (Rich) Edwards, Candace Taylor, Cynthia (John) Danaher; devoted grandmother of Kelly (Brian) Edwards- Lahiere; Daven (Kristen) Edwards; Becca...

Muriel Leona Simnick

Muriel Leona Simnick

June 15, 2015

Muriel Leona Simnick nee Wordelmann Age 88, a resident for 16 years at Marian Village in Homer Glen, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Simnick; loving mother of Michael (Sheila) Simnick, Stephen Simnick, David (Laura) Simnick, and Mary (Dale) Berger; cherished grandmother of 7 - Heather, Jason, Renee, Joseph, Christopher, Rachel and...

Mr. Brian L. Smith

Mr. Brian L. Smith

June 14, 2015

Brian L. Smith 34, of Wilmington, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Jacki nee Erickson; loving son of Wayne and Elizabeth Smith; dear brother of Joseph (Lina) Smith and Michael Smith; cherished son-in-law of Craig and Deborah Erickson and brother-in-law of Jeff (Gina) Erickson and Theresa Erickson; treasured uncle of Logan, Gianna, Anthony, and Ethan; also...

Louise G. Kowalski

Louise G. Kowalski

June 14, 2015

Louise G. Kowalski (nee Mysliwiec) age 97, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Irvin Kowalski; loving mother of Claudette (Frank) Lesiak, Ike (Christine) Kowalski, Don (Sandra) Kowalski and Leticia (Kenneth) Losurdo; beloved grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 6 and many nieces and nephews. She was a...

Bobby Dean Millsap

Bobby Dean Millsap

June 14, 2015

Bobby Dean Millsap 79, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Symphony of Joliet. Bobby was born in Winchester, TN to the late Buford Allen and Annie Marie (nee Waggoner) Millsap. Beloved husband of Virginia Ruth (nee Guess); loving father of Sandra D. (Bob F. Jr.) Flowers and Dustin B. (Sandra L.) Millsap; cherished grandfather of Robert F....

Lloyd W Brill

Lloyd W Brill

June 13, 2015

LLOYD W. BRILL Age 85, of Romeoville, formerly of Lockport, passed away Saturday, June 13th, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Lloyd is survived by his loving family, children, Wendy (Joe) Affrunti, Keith (Dawn) Brill, Ken (Ann) Brill, siblings, Jacquelyn (Rich) Rohner, Nancy (late Anthony) Gibson, sister-in-law, Janet (late Rolland) Nobis, grandchildren, Elizabeth (Todd) Ramsbottom, Kyle...

Gloria S. Agema

Gloria S. Agema

June 10, 2015

Gloria S. Agema (nee Tagler), 87, of Chicago Ridge, loving wife of the late Jacob; beloved mother of Dawn (late Edwin) Colby, Jacob (Patricia), Scott (Janet), Wesley (Janet), Gayle (Timothy) Gaffney and Wendy (Thomas) Best; dearest sister of the late George (late Phyllis) Tagler; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Jake, Jackie, Lindsay, Lance, Erika, Lauren, Sean, Steven, Madison, Brody, Benjamin and...

Nancy Lee Wichmann Hill

Nancy Lee Wichmann Hill

June 9, 2015

Nancy Lee Wichmann Hill, age 69, of Mokena, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. Loving mother of Dr. Amy (Dr. Charles III) Lemerman McLaughlin; proud grandmother of Charles IV and Henry; cherished twin sister of Jaynie (Harold) Wichmann Olson; dearest sister of Phil (Judy) Wichmann; beloved companion of Keith Reifel; loving aunt of Jeffrey (Audra) Olson, Lisa (Jack) Olson...

Raymond N. Morin

Raymond N. Morin

June 8, 2015

Raymond N. Morin 94, of New Lenox, died on Monday June 8, 2015 at Joliet Community Hospice Home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lea Payette Morin. Survived by his three children; Donna (Fred) Wlodarski, Gregory Morin and Deborah (Kirk) Ritchie. He also leaves behind six grandchildren; Brian Morin, Todd Morin, Mary (David) Burke, Monique Hides, Justin (Stephanie)...

Andrew J. Kohler

Andrew J. Kohler

June 7, 2015

ANDREW J. KOHLER Age 40 of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, June 7th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Andrew is survived by his loving family, wife, Elise Kohler (Huelsman), children, Colin Kohler, Gavin Kohler, parents, Philip & Bernice Kohler (Lemrise), siblings, Louis Kohler, Philip (Pamela) Kohler, Jr., father & mother in-law, Gerald & Betty Huelsman and...

Mr. Earl L. Simpson

Mr. Earl L. Simpson

June 5, 2015

Earl L. Simpson, age 88, of Oxford, WI, formerly of Worland Wyoming and Chicago, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann nee Nowak And the late Helen Marie Yates; loving father of Mary (Edward) Gillespie, Carol (Leon) Alleyne, and David (Laura) Simpson; cherished grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 19; dear brother of...

Shirley Anne Zeitz

Shirley Anne Zeitz

June 2, 2015

Shirley Anne Zeitz 71, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Charles Zeitz; Loving mother of Karen (Walt) Peterson, Steven (Beverly) Zeitz, William (DawnMarie) Zeitz and Thomas Zeitz; beloved sister of Richard (Maggie) Smith, William (Susan) Smith, late Daniel (Cindy) Smith, Cynthia (late William) Krueger and Barbara (late August)...

Francis J. "Bud" Ulrich

Francis J. "Bud" Ulrich

June 1, 2015

Francis J. "Bud" Ulrich 86, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at home (in hospice and family care). Born in Joliet to the late Frank and Clara (nee Dorr) Ulrich, lived his full married life in New Lenox. Beloved husband of the late Catherine R. "Kay" (nee Garbin); Loving father of Paul (Lisa), James (Lisa), Patricia Ann...

Mr. John J. Wator

Mr. John J. Wator

May 31, 2015

John J. Wator age 87, of Frankfort, IL., formerly of Roseland/West Pullman area, passed away on Sunday, May 31st, 2015 in Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of 65 years to Anna nee Smets; loving father of John A. (Vicki) Wator, James J. (Joan) Wator, Diane C. Vanderpool, and Susan M. (Mark) Dilley; cherished grandfather of John N. (Shalana Jaquess) Wator,...

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...