Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Rosemarie P Claxton

Rosemarie P Claxton

Feb 21, 2015

ROSEMARIE P. CLAXTON (PATEK) Age 88, of Monee, passed away Saturday, February 21st, 2015 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Rosemarie is survived by her loving family, children, Dennis (Pat) Claxton, Cathy (Joe) Traina, Larry (Pam) Claxton, Sandi (George) Galouzis, Clarence "Rick" (Kathy) Claxton, Cari (Bill) Scalone, siblings, Darlene Rogers, Ron Patek, 22 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Rosemarie...

Michael "Mickey" W. Blackwell

Michael "Mickey" W. Blackwell

Feb 21, 2015

MICHAEL "Mickey" W. BLACKWELL Mickey, age 71, formerly of Lockport, IL, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at the VA Home in Manteno, IL. He was born September 6, 1943 in Tuscola, IL. He graduated from Lockport High School and served four years in the Navy. After his service duty, he settled in the Lockport area, and worked in construction...

Julie Atchley

Julie Atchley

Feb 18, 2015

JULIE ATCHLEY Age 93, of Romeoville, passed away Wednesday, February 18th, 2015 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Julie is survived by her loving family, children, Robin Atchley, Dawn (Bert) Hennessy and several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Julie was preceded in death by her parents, Michael & Rose Polka (Sauce), husband, Dee Atchley, siblings, Jayce Clark, Lottie (Stanley)...

Gloria L. Kuzemka

Gloria L. Kuzemka

Feb 16, 2015

Gloria L. Kuzemka 79, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet. Gloria was born in New York to the late Raymond and Anna (nee Tereshko) Arendt. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Kuzemka. Loving mother of Karen (Ted) Larson and the late Mark (René) Kuzemka; Cherished grandmother of Benjamin, Zachary and Christian Kuzemka and Nicole...

Betty L Dal Santo

Betty L Dal Santo

Feb 15, 2015

Betty L. Dal Santo (Williamson) Age 75 of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, February 15th, 2015 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Betty is survived by her loving family, husband, Jack Dal Santo, children, Ross Dal Santo, Renee Low, Jack (Martha) Dal Santo, brother, Rosier (Caroline) Williamson, grandchildren, Albert Dal Santo, Christina Dal Santo, Jack Dal Santo III,...

James A. Endebak

James A. Endebak

Feb 14, 2015

James A. Endebak Age 69, of Homer Glen, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2015 Beloved husband of Diane (nee Hostetter) Endebak; loving father of Jennifer (Edward) Frayne, Kathryn (Ryan) Kittler, Cynthia (Fiancée Jordan Lehman) Endebak, Sharon Gallagher and Jeff (MaiYang) Endebak; dearest brother of Linda (Darrel) Taylor; cherished papa of Kenny, Andrew, Matthew, Jada, Sawyer, Hannah and Austin; dear...

Mrs. Wanda Mae Dodge

Mrs. Wanda Mae Dodge

Feb 14, 2015

Wanda Mae Dodge nee Baker Age 87, of Lockport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at her home in Lockport with her family at her side. Beloved wife of 62 years to Paul Dodge; loving mother of Kent (Rebekka), Debra (late Gary), Ross (Rebecca), Mark (Jeanine), and Glen (Lynn); cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 10; dear...

William G. Soldan

William G. Soldan

Feb 13, 2015

William G. Soldan age 68, of Mokena passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Master) Soldan; beloved father of Christine DiGrazia, Edward (Christina) Soldan and James (Kristyn) Soldan; dearest brother of Warren (Linda) Soldan; cherished grandfather of Steven DiGrazia, Rachael DiGrazia, Michael Soldan, Jonathan Soldan, Madelyn Soldan, Matthew Soldan, Aidan Soldan and Jacob Soldan; dear son...

Marion H. Stayton

Marion H. Stayton

Feb 13, 2015

Marion was born on May 6, 1928 and passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015. Marion was a resident of University Park, Illinois.

Robert A. Herrick

Robert A. Herrick

Feb 11, 2015

Robert A. Herrick, age78 of Frankfort for 38 years, married to the late Jo Ann Herrick for 34 years, loving father of Beth (John), David (Donna), Arthur, Cindy (Gus), Anne (Terry) and Debbie (Todd); cherished grandfather of 21 and great grandfather of 14. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, former Frankfort Village Trustee for 8 years, former member...

Mr. Charles S. Brown

Mr. Charles S. Brown

Feb 10, 2015

Charles S. Brown 76, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Margaret nee Donovan; loving father of John Brown and James (Angelique) Brown; cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn, Colin, Ryan, Robert, Jillian, and Meghan. He was preceded in death by his parents Morris and Helen Brown nee Rose. Charlie was a Herald News dispatcher for 43 years,...

John W. "Jack" Mork

John W. "Jack" Mork

Feb 10, 2015

John "Jack" Wesley Mork died peacefully at home on February 10, 2015 in New Lenox, Illinois at the age of 71. Jack is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Spice); daughters Lisa (Jamie) Bosnak, Tara (Andrew) Teeple; grandchildren Drew, Elyse, Joel and Mark; sisters Judy (Louis) Rodgers and Lois (Robert) Lambdin. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Walter...

Mary Lou Zaccone

Mary Lou Zaccone

Feb 10, 2015

Mary Lou Zaccone nee Orrico 71, of Lockport, formerly of Hickory Hills passed away Tuesday afternoon February 10th at home peacefully, with family at her side. Beloved wife of Robert for 50 years. Loving mother of Joseph (Laura), Janine (Steve) Zulanas, Jorie (Chris) Guch, and Jennifer (Vince) Annel. Proud and Loving grandma of Joey, Liza, Domenic, Jason, Joseph, Jake, Jon,...

Mr. Bruce Edmund Ebert

Mr. Bruce Edmund Ebert

Feb 9, 2015

Bruce Edmund Ebert Bruce Edmund Ebert, 68, of Mokena, died peacefully with his family around him at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on February 9, 2015 after complications from surgery. He graduated from Lincoln-Way High School in 1964 and served the United States Army from 1966-69. In 1972, he married Diane Tuttle and they began their life together in Mokena. In 1978,...

Dorothy M. Talaga

Dorothy M. Talaga

Feb 6, 2015

Dorothy M. Talaga (nee Bittner) Age 86 of Frankfort, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Paulette (Bill) Evers, Thomas (Becky) Talaga, Nicholas Talaga and John (Cindy) Talaga; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, John Talaga; parents Andrew and Mary (nee Swita) Bittner and siblings...

Sandra K Vanoeveren

Sandra K Vanoeveren

Feb 5, 2015

Sandra K. VanOeveren (Snyder) Age 68, of New Lenox, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 5, 2015 in New Lenox. Sandra is survived by her loving family, children, Joseph VanOeveren, Jodi (Rick) Nester, Amy (Martin) McGreal, Debra (Matthew) Redder, grandchildren, Chad Nester, Ryan (Amber) Nester, Jordan Nester, Kaitlyn (Caleb) VanTuinen, Jared Redder, Darin Redder, Devin McGreal, Tyler McGreal,...

Thomas W. Lynch

Thomas W. Lynch

Feb 4, 2015

Thomas W. Lynch 68, late of Orland Park, formerly of New Lenox passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. He was born in Chicago to the late Peter A. and Catherine M. (nee Druktenis) Lynch. Beloved husband of Paula A. (nee Robinson); Loving father of Christian W. (Edward Heim) Lynch and Brenden W. Lynch; Cherished grandpa of...

Nancy C. Garbarz

Nancy C. Garbarz

Feb 3, 2015

Nancy C. Garbarz (nee O'Brien) 78, of Thornton, passed away Tuesday, February 03, 2015 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Garbarz; Loving mother of Carey (David) Garcia, Donna (Dale) Giantomasso and Jill (John) Ludwig; Cherished Nana of Rachael (Stephen) Giannone, Patrick (Nina) Giantomasso, EmmaLee (Jacob Capretto) Giantomasso, Tina (Justin) Fugger, Alex and...

Ivy Lou Fischer

Ivy Lou Fischer

Feb 1, 2015

Ivy Lou Fischer 84, of Naples, FL, formerly of New Lenox, IL died peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2015. Born May 12, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert Fischer, Sr. and infant son Vernon, and by her parents, Leo and Ethel (Hall) Griswold of Toledo, Ohio. Ivy Lou was a Social Worker at...

Alvin Lee Erickson

Alvin Lee Erickson

Feb 1, 2015

Alvin Lee Erickson, age 93 of Monee passed away on February 1, 2015. Loving husband of the late Jayne Erickson; beloved father of Lynn (James) Limanowski, Gary (Donna) Erickson and Thomas (Cheryl) Erickson; dearest son of the late Elmer and Emma (nee Helmke) Erickson; fond brother of the late Norman Erickson and proud grandfather of Patricia, Jami, Tara, Stephanie and...