Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Steven G Michener

Steven G Michener

July 24, 2015

STEVEN G. MICHENER Age 49 of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 24th, 2015 in Lodi Township, WI. Steve is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Michener (Cosgrove), former wife, Linda, children, Hanna Michener, Jack Michener, step children, Liam Markham, Matthew Markham, Katie Markham, siblings, Clay (Terri) Michener, Mary Beth Roeda, Valerie (Tom) Woodcock, Sarah Vance and numerous...

Chris W. Novota

Chris W. Novota

July 24, 2015

Chris W. Novota (58 years old) a caring, charismatic man, passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2015 at his home in Colorado Springs, CO. He was born December 19th, 1956, and raised in Frankfort, Illinois. He graduated from Lincoln-Way Central High School, and relocated to Colorado soon afterwards. There, he became friends with Tom Wohlford of the Butler Paper Company....

Luke Travis Maccallum

Luke Travis Maccallum

July 24, 2015

Luke Travis MacCallum 32, of Corpus Christi, TX, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 24, 2015. Beloved son of Mary Sue and Pete MacCallum; loving brother of Peter (Nicole) MacCallum III and James Milent Hurst; cherished grandson of Marcella (the late Milent) Kruc; dear nephew and cousin of many. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis...

Charles R Guzaitis

Charles R Guzaitis

July 23, 2015

CHARLES R. GUZAITIS Age 72 of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, July 23rd 2015 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Charles is survived by his loving family, wife, Gerry Guzaitis (Zaremba), sons, Kevin (Sherri) Guzaitis, Keith (Alyssa) Guzaitis, brother, Gerald (Susan) Guzaitis, father-in-law, Bernard Burnell, sister-in-law, Linda (Raymond) Bazarko, nephews, Tony (Suzanne) Bazarko, David (Jenna Grzebielucha) Bazarko, great niece...

Anthony W. Furlong

Anthony W. Furlong

July 21, 2015

Anthony W. Furlong, age 20 of New Lenox passed away on July 21, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; son Alexander R. Furlong; mother Coleen Gordon; father Jeffrey Furlong; grandparents Margaret and the late Ronald Gordon, Wendi and Jeffery Jeffers; girlfriend Amy Podborny and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 25, 2015...

Linda Lou Robinson

Linda Lou Robinson

July 21, 2015

Linda Lou (Lohrenz) Robinson, 74, of Lincoln passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at St. James Hospital Hospice floor in Chicago Heights, IL. There will be a celebration of Linda's life at the K of C's in Lincoln from 11-3 on August 8th, which would have been her 75th birthday. Linda Lou Robinson was born in Lincoln, on August...

Sandra J Dunn

Sandra J Dunn

July 20, 2015

SANDRA J. DUNN Age 69 of Lockport, passed away on Monday, July 20th, 2015 in Lockport surrounded by her family. Sandra is survived by her loving family, children, Deana (Stan) Masnik, Larry (Wendy) Augello, Brian (Lila) Augello, siblings, Donald (Joan) Dunn, Louise (Charles) Foland, Richard (Edna) Dunn, Mary Ann (Roy) Lowe, Lindy (Carlos) Ward, Daniel Dunn, Sharon (Donald) Martin, Pat...

Betty L Johnson

Betty L Johnson

July 19, 2015

BETTY L. JOHNSON (KAISR) Age 90 of Fountain Hills AZ, passed away on Sunday, July 19th, 2015. Betty is survived by her loving family, children, Linda (Roland Clarke) Crowley, Marcia (Donald) Weaver, grandchildren, Todd (Kristin) Crowley, Jennifer (Michael) Searle, Kelly Crowley, Jack (Mary Beth) Weaver, Elizabeth (Brian) Karpiel, great grandchildren, Greg, Taylor, Jarrod, Joshua, Matthew, Noah, Luke and Amelia. Betty...

Raymond & Janice Hineman

Raymond & Janice Hineman

July 18, 2015

RAYMOND "RAY" HINEMAN JANICE L. HINEMAN (BUCKNER) Ray, age 78 of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, March 17th, 2015 at Naples Community Hospital in Naples, Florida. Janice, age 78 of Orland Park, passed away on Saturday, July 18th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Ray & Janice are survived by their loving family, children, Stephen (Jodie) Hineman,...

Henry J. Geibel,  Ix

Henry J. Geibel, Ix

July 17, 2015

Henry J. Geibel IX Age 73, of Lockport, passed away on Friday, July 17 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born February 16, 1942 in Chicago to the late Henry and Melba Geibel VIII. Beloved husband of Janice for 50 years. Loving father of David (Susan) and the late Stephen. Dear grandfather of Alyssa and Alec. Caring brother of...

Susan C. Livermore

Susan C. Livermore

July 16, 2015

Susan C. Livermore (nee Johnson) Age 59, of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort and Calumet City passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 Susan is survived by her loving family, husband Gary Livermore; children Anna Livermore and Joel (Lauren) Livermore; sisters Pat (Lee) Olson and Linda (Tom) VanAllen and many nieces and nephews. Susan was preceded in death by her...

Richard W. Workman

Richard W. Workman

July 15, 2015

Richard W. Workman 29, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. Beloved and devoted son of Dena Workman; cherished and amazing fiancée of Neenah Stepanek; precious and loving grandson of Gloria (the late Robert) Workman; dear nephew and cousin to many. Rich was a Network Security Engineer for Joliet Junior College. He was member of Phi...

Melissa "Missy" Avants

Melissa "Missy" Avants

July 14, 2015

Melissa "Missy" Avants (nee Katula), age 54 of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park and St. Charles Missouri, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Loving wife of John Avants; beloved mother of Daniel (Kelsie) Avants, Timothy Avants, Kimberlee Avants and Elizabeth Avants; dearest daughter of Louis and Nanci (nee Korzenski) Katula; cherished sister of Michael (Concetta) Katula, Dr. Garrett...

Ruth A. Sterling

Ruth A. Sterling

July 14, 2015

Ruth A. Sterling nee Rauch 88, of Joliet IL, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Beloved mother of Ronald and Susan Sterling; loving grandmother of Arron (Nancy Spagnolia) Sterling and great-grandmother of Tucker Owen Sterling; cherished god-mother of Joanne (Edward) Parks; dear aunt of Patsy (Randall) Carlson. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Martha Rauch; and...

Aloys A. Gonda

Aloys A. Gonda

July 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.

July 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

July 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.

July 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

July 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

July 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...