Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Glenda S Janota

Glenda S Janota

July 5, 2015

GLENDA S. JANOTA (CLIMER) Age 56, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, July 5th, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Glenda is survived by her loving family, husband, Brian Janota, sons, John Janota, Ryan (Elizabeth) Janota, grandson, Jacob Janota, mother-in-law, Grace Janota, siblings, Martha Kuriger, Thomas (Brenda) Climer, Cindy (Bob) Kramer, brothers–in-law, Bob (Marilyn ) Janota, Stanley (Kathy)...

Mr. Tom W. Peters

Mr. Tom W. Peters

July 5, 2015

Tom W. Peters Age 66, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 5th 2015. Beloved husband of Pam nee Tanski; treasured son of Evelyn nee Sharley; loving father of Dustin (Jennifer) Peters and Amanda (Randy) Senkpeil; cherished grandfather of Devin, Collin, Nathan, Sophia, and Trent; dear brother of Jerry (Barbara) Peters, Mike (Laurie) Peters, and Carol (Wayne) Roman; also...

George Arthur Karr

George Arthur Karr

July 5, 2015

George Arthur Karr 89, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. George was born in Chicago to the late Matheus and Josepha (nee Yarutis) Karkouskis. Loving, caring and devoted husband of LaVerne V. (nee Ostermeyer); loving father of Linda L. (Dennis) Kramer and Donna L. (Charles) Smith; cherished grandfather of Rebecca (Brad)...

Walter R. Placek

Walter R. Placek

July 2, 2015

Age 81 of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015, Loving husband of the late Patricia Placek (nee Hassman); beloved father of Heather (Keith) Cichon and Paul (Melissa) Placek; dearest grandfather of Adam and Nathan Cichon, Charlie, Emery and Lucas Placek and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 7th, 2015 from 3:00 PM to...

Paula J. Skonicki

Paula J. Skonicki

July 1, 2015

Paula J. Skonicki, age 48 of Matteson formerly of Alsip, passed away on Wednesday, July 01, 2015. She is survived by her loving family; brothers Timothy Skonicki and Glen (Kathrynne M.) Skonicki; nieces and nephews, Timothy Skonicki, Angela Skonicki, Kathrynne L. Skonicki and David J. Skonicki. She was preceded in death by her parents David and Christine (nee Zebrowski) Skonicki....

Donna Marshall

Donna Marshall

June 30, 2015

Donna Marshall nee Mansfield age 79. Longtime Mokena resident formerly of Sauk Village. Proud parishioner and former bookkeeper for St. Mary Catholic. Mother of Herbert "Bud" (Mary Ann) Marshall, Donna (Robert) Haynes, Robert (Nora) Marshall, Mary (Tracy) Kinkin, Barbara O'Keefe and Janice (John) Machay. Grandmother of Herbert "Buddy" III, Jason, Keith "Tony", Kelly, Jessica, Douglas, Danielle, David, Amy, Jessica, David,...

Beatrice G Muehring

Beatrice G Muehring

June 30, 2015

BEATRICE G. MUEHRING (RUCKMAN) Age 86 of Beecher, formerly of Crete, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 30th 2015 at her home in Beecher. Bea is survived by her loving family, daughters, Dorothy (Mike) Gurosh, Dawn Muehring and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bea was preceded in death by her parents, John I. & Lillian Ruckman (Flickinger), husband, William Muehring,...

Theresa "Terry" Smith

Theresa "Terry" Smith

June 29, 2015

Theresa "Terry" Smith (nee Corbitt) Age 75 of Frankfort, formerly of Mokena for 43 years, passed away on Monday, June 29th 2015. Theresa is survived by her loving family; daughters Heather Smith and Lynn (Jeff) Haerr; son Robin (Rose) Smith; granddaughters Hayley, Lauren, Allison and Emily Smith; grandsons Alex and Jeremy Haerr; sisters Gina (Don) Ross, Ceceila (George) Garrett, Ellen...

Ms. Michele M. Pavesich

Ms. Michele M. Pavesich

June 29, 2015

MICHELE M. PAVESICH nee GRIGAT Age 45 of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 29th, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Gregory Pavesich; loving mother of Ashley Pavesich and Bianca (Ryan) Jennings; cherished daughter of the late Floyd and Hildegard Grigat; dear sister of Michael Grigat. Family will receive friends on Friday, July 3rd, 2015 at Kurtz Memorial...

Clara Srygley

Clara Srygley

June 28, 2015

CLARA SRYGLEY (ROSE) Age 82, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, June 28th, 2015 at Waterford Estates in Hazel Crest, IL. Clara is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Floyd & Josie Rose (Humphrey), husband, Leslie Srygley, siblings, Hayden Rose, Floyd Rose, Joseph "Jack" Rose, William "Bill" Rose, James "Harley" Rose...

Andrzej "Andy" Krzysiak

Andrzej "Andy" Krzysiak

June 27, 2015

ANDRZEJ "Andy" KRZYSIAK Age 64 of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 27th 2015 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. Andrzej is survived by his beloved partner Halina Grobelski and their children, Jennifer Grobelski, Jonathon Grobelski and Tiffany Grobelski. Andrzej was preceded in death by his parents, Stanislaw & Wieslawa Krzysiak (Kumala). Family will receive friends on Monday,...

Jesse "J.R." Sterioti

Jesse "J.R." Sterioti

June 27, 2015

Jesse "J.R." Richard James Sterioti Age 35, of Bourbonnais, passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 27th, 2015. Beloved son of Jesse Sterioti and Pamela Lange; loving grandson of Frank (Peg Chudzik) Sterioti and Henry Lange and the late Rosemary Schomig; cherished brother of Danica Sterioti, Amanda (Sam Perkins) Sterioti, and Henry Burnham; treasured uncle of Natalia Marcolini, Phillip Marcolini IV,...

Byron R Krestel

Byron R Krestel

June 27, 2015

BYRON R. KRESTEL Age 62, of Lockport, passed away Saturday, June 27th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Byron is survived by his loving family, wife, Margretta Krestel (Betts), son, Byron S.F. Krestel, father, Samuel (Loretta) Krestel (Scheffers), siblings, Edward (Linda) Krestel, Wayne (Sharon) Krestel, Perry (Brenda) Krestel, Jean (Dave) Boyce, Patty (Tim) Tabisz and numerous nieces...

William H. Smith

William H. Smith

June 26, 2015

William H. Smith 73, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. William was born in Chicago to the late John and Irene (nee Lewis) Smith. Beloved husband of Gail (nee Schroder); loving father of Bill (Linda) and Pam (Bill Diaz) Smith; cherished grandfather of Taylor Smith, Arik Diaz and Anthony Diaz; dear...

Ms. Evelyn B. Murawski

Ms. Evelyn B. Murawski

June 24, 2015

Evelyn B. Murawski nee Berwersdorf Age 89, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Eugene M. Murawski; cherished grandmother of Charlotte Murawski, Victoria (Marcus) Eliason, and Nathan Murawski; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friends Scott and Kathy Parzych. Evelyn was preceded in death by her son Michael...

Stella K. Mckay

Stella K. Mckay

June 22, 2015

STELLA K. McKAY (KARVELIS) Age 102 of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, June 22nd, 2015 at home in New Lenox. Stella is survived by her loving family, children, Raymond McKay, Barbara Carchedi, grandchildren, Pauline (Rory) Martin, Ray (Debra) McKay, Kellie (Kevin) Killam, Christine (James) Ulbricht, Joseph Carchedi and 11 great grandchildren. Stella was preceded in death by her parents,...

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...