Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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,...

Jacob Agema

Jacob Agema

May 3, 2015

Jacob Agema, 88, of Chicago Ridge, loving husband of Gloria (nee Tagler); beloved father of Dawn (late Edwin) Colby, Jacob (Patricia), Scott (Janet), Wesley (Janet), Gayle (Timothy) Gaffney and Wendy (Thomas) Best; dearest brother of William (Jeanine); late Henry (Marian), late Patricia (late Robert) Huisman and Joanne Moseley; cherished grandchildren Ryan, Jake, Jackie, Lindsay, Lance, Erika, Lauren, Sean, Steven, Madison,...

Donald E Milligan

Donald E Milligan

May 3, 2015

DONALD E. MILLIGAN Age 79, of Birchwood, Wisconsin, formerly of Joliet, passed away Sunday, May 3rd, 2015 at Mayo Hospital in Barron, Wisconsin. Donald is survived by his loving family, wife, Charlyne Milligan (Blaesing), children, Steven (Tina) Milligan, Lisa (Lee) Legler, Brian Milligan, sister, Lois (Robert) Vaughn, sister-in-law, Betty Milligan, grandchildren, Joshua Milligan, Amber (Tim) Rodriquez, Derek (Kelly) Milligan, Griff...

Daniel W. Osysko

Daniel W. Osysko

May 3, 2015

DANIEL W. OSYSKO Age 26 of Manhattan, passed away on Sunday, May 3rd, 2015. Daniel is survived by his loving family, mother, Loretta Osysko (Dunworth), aunts & uncles, Ron Grove, Alan (Nancy) Grove, Tom Grove, Janice Osysko, cousins, Gail (Nathan) Grove, Michelle Donnelley, Lisette Grove, Ron (Amy) Grove and many friends. Daniel was preceded in death by his father, Fred...

Betty L. Svoboda

Betty L. Svoboda

May 1, 2015

BETTY L. SVOBODA (NORTON) Age 89, of Lockport, passed away Friday, May 1st, 2015 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook. Betty is survived by her loving family, children, Robert L. (Linda) Svoboda, Jr., John (Rita) Svoboda, Carol (Larry) Mattis, Kristine (Ken) Toigo, JoAnn (James) McGloin, siblings, Roseanne Wilson, Kenneth Norton, Shirley Lindberg, 14 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 6 great great grandchildren...

Bonnie Jean Newall

Bonnie Jean Newall

May 1, 2015

Bonnie Jean Newall, age 54 of Oak Forest passed away on May 1, 2015. Loving daughter of the late William and Virginia (nee Maass) Newall; beloved sister of late William (Cindy) Newall, late David (Debra) Newall and John (Rosa) Newall; dearest sister in law of late Martha Newall; cherished aunt of Jennifer Fleck, John Michael Newall, Jessica Newall, Jeannie Newall,...

Judith R. Cagwin

Judith R. Cagwin

Apr 30, 2015

Judith R. Cagwin (Kadletz) Age 71 of New Lenox went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 30, 2015. Born in Joliet, Illinois on October 26, 1943. Educated in the Joliet schools, she was a 1961 graduate of Plainfield High School. Owner and operator of Beaver Creek Pedigree Service, serving clients world-wide. She retired in...

Darrell Cleveland

Darrell Cleveland

Apr 29, 2015

Darrell Cleveland 79 of Mokena passed away Wednesday April 29th at home peacefully. Beloved and devoted husband of Julie for 53 years. Loving father of Terri (Stan) Zubek and Greg (Laura). Dear Grampa of Emily, Jeremy, and Lauren. Dear brother and brother-in-law to many. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Proud member of New Lenox American Legion where Darrell...

Judith "Judy" M Lord

Judith "Judy" M Lord

Apr 28, 2015

JUDITH "JUDY" M. LORD (FRANCESCON) Age 74, of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, April 28th, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Judy is survived by her loving family, children, Joann (Andy) Webster, John Lord, James Lord, Janet Lord, grandchildren, Zachery Lord, Megan Lord, Aarika Webster and AJ Webster. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Angelo Francescon...

Virgil F. Reed

Virgil F. Reed

Apr 28, 2015

Virgil F. Reed, 96 of Mokena formerly of Dolton and South Holland, passed away on April 28, 2015. Loving husband of Helen (nee Galanopalis) Reed; beloved father of Bill (Jeanne) Reed; cherished grandchildren late Anthony Reed and William Reed; dearest brother of the late Richard (late Jean) Reed and late Marcella Reed. Virgil was a veteran of the U.S. Navy...

Ronald Gordon

Ronald Gordon

Apr 25, 2015

Ronald Gordon, 68 of Matteson formerly of the South Side of Chicago, passed away on April 25, 2015. Loving husband of Peg Gordon (nee Sheehan); beloved father of Ronald (Jennifer) Gordon, Joseph (Wren) Gordon and Coleen Gordon; cherished granddad of Zachary, Veronica, Samantha, Laurel, Noelle, Nicholas and Anthony; proud great granddad of Alexander; dearest brother in law of Colletta and...

William Billy Kroschel

William Billy Kroschel

Apr 23, 2015

William "Billy" Kroschel Age 41, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April, 23rd, 2015. Beloved husband of Tricia nee Plegge; loving father of Abby Kroschel; dear son of William (Diane) Kroschel and grandson of Clara Rebout; cherished son-in-law of Vito and Patricia Plegge; fond brother of Maria Kroschel, Julia (John) Faust, and Lisa Kroschel; also survived by his...

Olivia "Cookie" Mcquaid

Olivia "Cookie" Mcquaid

Apr 23, 2015

Olivia "Cookie" McQuaid nee Scalise Age 73, of Matteson, IL passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late John "Duke" McQuaid; loving mother of Matthew (Kathleen) McQuaid and Anthony (Mako Matsumoto) McQuaid; cherished grandmother of Maggie, Molly, Mary Cate, and Mia McQuaid; dear sister of Russell (Patty) Scalise;...

Mr. James A. Price

Mr. James A. Price

Apr 22, 2015

James A. Price Age 78, lifelong Lockport resident, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Kay nee Ayers; loving father of Kirk (Darla) Price and Jeff (Sandy) Price; cherished grandfather of Brett and Leslie Schantz, and Phillip Price; and great-grandfather of Cooper Rushing; also survived by Jeannine Kazmiercak. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Catherine "Kay" Butkus

Catherine "Kay" Butkus

Apr 22, 2015

CATHERINE "KAY" BUTKUS nee DeBoer Beloved Wife of the late Jerome "Jerry" J. Butkus Loving Mother of Dawn (Russ) Schippits of Peotone, IL and April (Terry) Budz of Belmont, MI Cherished Grandmother of Jayson Schippits, Erik Budz and Aleah Schippits Catherine enjoyed bowling, knitting and reading. She taught knitting and crocheting in the evening at Hubbard High School in Chicago....

Nancy Jane Lewis

Nancy Jane Lewis

Apr 17, 2015

Nancy Jane Lewis (nee Crain) 74, of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, April 17, 2015. She was born in Freeport, IL to the late Robert and Lois (nee Greier) Crain. Beloved wife of the late Edwin L. Lewis; loving mother of Jeffrey Lewis, Scott (Julie) Lewis, Michael (Susan) Lewis and Douglas Lewis; cherished...

Frederick H Keuch

Frederick H Keuch

Apr 17, 2015

FREDERICK H. KEUCH Age 83 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, April 17th 2015 at his home in Frankfort. Frederick is survived by his loving family, children, Diane Bedrosian, Janet (Jerry) Dinnocenzo, Nancy (Bret) Roggendorf, daughter-in-law, Cathy Keuch, 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Frederick was preceded in death by his parents, William & Maria Keuch (Witte), wife, Loretta Keuch...

Georgia Lee Stabosz

Georgia Lee Stabosz

Apr 16, 2015

Georgia Lee Stabosz (June 17, 1944 – April16, 2015) Georgia Lee Stabosz (Brousil), age 70 of New Lenox passed away after bravely battling cancer for 2 years. Married for 50 years she was the beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Thomas Jr. (Andrea), Timothy and Tamara Stabosz. Cherished grandmother of Allison, Casey, Erin, Abigail Stabosz and step grandchildren Tyler,...

Sandra Joy Beno

Sandra Joy Beno

Apr 15, 2015

SANDRA J. BENO nee Padgett Age 46, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, April 15th, 2015. Beloved daughter of Kay Padgett nee Pavoggi; devoted mother of Maxx and Dexx Beno; beloved sister of Suzette (Rick) Shafer; adored aunt of Garrett, Grant, Olivia, and Georgia Shafer; loving companion of Robert Woessner; treasured cousin of Dawn Follmuthe and JoAnn Duntz. Sandy...

Rebecca "Becca" Nicole Collins

Rebecca "Becca" Nicole Collins

Apr 14, 2015

Rebecca "Becca" Nicole Collins, age 15, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2015 after a long and courageous battle with Batten Disease. She attended Elim Christian School in Palos Heights. She is survived by her loving family; parents Michael and Dawn (nee Barker) Collins Jr.; sister Natalie Collins; brother Michael Collins; grandparents Darlene and Richard Barker, Michael Collins Sr. and Dorothy...