Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Judith R. Cagwin

Judith R. Cagwin

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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...

Mr. Brendan Edward Farnausz

Mr. Brendan Edward Farnausz

April 14, 2015

Brendan Edward Farnausz age 57, of Lockport, IL., formerly of Garfield Ridge, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. Beloved husband of Ellen nee Maske; loving father of Jessica (Christopher) Downes, Alex Farnausz, and Kyle (Nicole Lucas) Farnausz; cherished grandfather of Andrew and Abby Downes; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws, and friends. He was preceded in death...

Mary M. Babbe

Mary M. Babbe

April 13, 2015

Mary M. Babbe nee Randolph, age 91, of Joliet, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late George Babbe; loving mother of Alan (Debbie) Babbe and Arlette (Rick) Carlson; cherished grandmother of Daniel (Anne) Babbe, Jeff (Nicki) Carlson, and Kevin (Caity Hillman) Carlson and great-grandmother of Kennedy Babbe; dear sister of John (Joann) Randolph. Mary was...

Jenine Vaslie

Jenine Vaslie

April 13, 2015

Jenine Vaslie (nee Persenaire) 71, passed away Monday, April13, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Jenine was born in Chicago to the late Peter and Dorothy (nee Vanderwoude) Persenaire. Beloved husband of Jim Vaslie; loving mother of Debbie (Pat) Daly and Julie Vaslie; cherished grandmother of Patrick (Marjorie), Sean, Tyler, Mathew, Michaela, Noah, and Delaney and great-grandmother of Olivia...

Catherine M Beazley

Catherine M Beazley

April 13, 2015

CATHERINE M. BEAZLEY (FELCYN) Age 88 of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, April 13th, 2015 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Catherine is survived by her loving family, husband, Robert Beazley, sons, Lawrence (Kathleen) Beazley, Daniel Beazley, grandchildren, Kelly (Jack) McGreehin, Kerry (Thomas) Dunne, Brian (Mallory) Beazley, Brandon Beazley, Jessica Beazley and three great grandchildren. Catherine was preceded...

Michael J Janicek

Michael J Janicek

April 11, 2015

MICHAEL J. JANICEK Age 38 of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, April 11th, 2015. Michael is survived by his loving family, wife, Stephanie Janicek (Vega), parents, Richard & Gayla Janicek (Rokosz), father & mother in law, Joe & Rachel Vega (Sanchez), children, Victor Janicek, Santonio Janicek, Tristina Blair, twin brother, Daniel Janicek, sisters, Julie Janicek, Kathryn Janicek, nieces & nephews,...

Floryce Mae "Flea" Abernathy

Floryce Mae "Flea" Abernathy

April 10, 2015

Floryce Mae "Flea" Abernathy (Dearing) Age 86 of Lockport formerly of California, passed away Friday, April 10th 2015. She is survived by her loving family, children Julie (Hirman) Auten, Raymond Abernathy Jr. and Vicki (Alan) Wright; sister Barbara Kipe and many grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Abernathy Sr.; brothers Edward and Buddy Deering A memorial...