Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Donald W. Webb

Donald W. Webb

Jan 31, 2015

Donald W. Webb, age 78 of Oak Forest passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Loving husband of the late Judith Webb (nee DeVoss); loving father of Dan Webb, Gary (Kathleen) Webb and Judd (Alicia) Webb; dear son of the late Harry and Evelyn (nee Soyak) Webb; dearest brother of Doris, Lois (Tom) Benton and the late Chuck Webb; cherished...

Mildred Marie Stancak

Mildred Marie Stancak

Jan 31, 2015

Mildred Marie Stancak, age 92 of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Loving wife of the late John Stancak; beloved aunt of Karen (Patrick) Frainey and James Mattas Jr.; dearest daughter of the late James and Mary Mattas Sr.; proud great aunt to many great nieces and great nephews. She was a member of St....

Patricia "Patti" Mcelroy Merriman

Patricia "Patti" Mcelroy Merriman

Jan 30, 2015

Patricia "Patti" McElroy Merriman, Age 52 of New Lenox, formerly of Park Forest, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, WA, Burlingame, CA and Reno, NV passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. Patti is survived by her loving family, children, Ryan and Christopher Merriman; parents Walter and Roberta McElroy.; siblings Mary McElroy, Bishop Robert McElroy, Kathy (John) Schreiner and Walter (Theresa) McElroy III;...

Mrs. Rita M. Posch

Mrs. Rita M. Posch

Jan 30, 2015

Rita M. Posch nee Mauge 72, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, January 30, 2015. Beloved wife of Robert Posch Sr.; loving mother of Robert Jr. (Debbi) Posch, Jacqueline (Edward) Gilbert, and Therese (Patrick) O'Hare; cherished grandmother of Michael, Daniel (Kim), Lindsay, Robert III, Megan, Samantha, Patrick, Zachary, and Sarah; dear sister of Catherine "June" Mauge. Rita was preceded in...

Nina M. Wadsworth

Nina M. Wadsworth

Jan 24, 2015

Nina M. Wadsworth (nee Moreland) 89, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. Nina was born in Mt. Vernon, IL to the late Neil and Alice (nee Edwards) Moreland. Beloved wife of the late Milo E. Wadsworth; Loving mother of Stephen (Gail) Wadsworth, Michael (Cheryl) Wadsworth and Diana (Dean) Bartling; Cherished grandmother of 12...

Joann Glidewell

Joann Glidewell

Jan 23, 2015

JoANN GLIDEWELL (FARMER) JoAnn Glidewell, born August 26, 1939 in Le Panto, Arkansas, passed way January 23, 2015 and joined her loving husband of 56 years Ray Glidewell. They moved to New Lenox in 1970. Preceded in death by her parents, Martha & Aubrey Farmer and brother, Doyle Farmer. Surviving are her children, Tim (Mae), Scott (Diana), Randy (Janet), Pam...

Harold E. Armstrong

Harold E. Armstrong

Jan 20, 2015

Harold E. Armstrong 79, lifetime of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband of the late June Armstrong; beloved brother of the late Charles Armstrong, late Clifford (late Evelyn) Armstrong, late James (late Dorothy) Armstrong and late Leonard Kerns, late Margaret (Marcus) Pesavnto, and the late Elizabeth Kerns; dearest brother in...

Mr. George F. Anderson

Mr. George F. Anderson

Jan 20, 2015

George F. Anderson Age 63, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Beloved husband of Dallie nee Thomas; loving father of Kathy Martin, Patsy Anderson, Lisa (Jim) Thompson, Brian (Jennifer) Anderson, Laurie (Bill) Dudeck, and Chrissy Anderson; cherished grandfather of 20 and great-grandfather of 10; dear son of Francis and the late Patricia Anderson nee Dunne;...

Edward J. Zolna,  Sr.

Edward J. Zolna, Sr.

Jan 20, 2015

Edward J. Zolna Sr. 85, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at his home. Edward was born in Chicago to the late John and Johanna (nee Gavelda) Zolna. Beloved husband of Lorraine (nee Zaitz); Loving father of Eddie Jr. (Kim), Judy Zolna, Jayne Zolna and Jeanne (Paul) Dresden; Cherished grandpa of the late Edward J. Zolna III, Michael...

James A. "Orb" Dalton

James A. "Orb" Dalton

Jan 16, 2015

James A. "Orb" Dalton 75, of Lockport, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015 at his home. He was born in Nampa, Idaho to the late Ralph and Audie (nee Hamrick) Dalton. He is survived by his loving family; his daughters, Jamie (Jay) McCleary and Jodi (Tony Talley) Turnbough; a step-son Michael Crawford; five grandchildren, Nikki Ciarlette, Alexandra Turnbough, Robert Turnbough,...

Loraine M. Viehweg

Loraine M. Viehweg

Jan 16, 2015

Loraine M. Viehweg, nee Eisentraut, age 76, passed away Friday, January 16, 2015. A resident of Frankfort for over 30 years, formerly of Dolton and Chicago, Loraine is survived by her loving husband of 55 years Roger Viehweg; four sons Stephan (Jan), Toben (Tracie), Jaime (Emily) and Wayne (Silke) Viehweg; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter. While living in Dolton...

James D. Pearce

James D. Pearce

Jan 15, 2015

James D. Pearce Age 85, passed away on Thursday, January, 15th, 2015 at his home in Joliet after a brief illness. Beloved husband of 52 years to Gloria nee Gorski; loving father of Donald (Penny) Pearce and Richard (Deanne) Pearce; cherished grandfather of Emily and Grace Pearce; dear brother-in-law of Lyle Angus and John Gorski; also survived by numerous nieces...

Mr. Christopher "Buckethead" Starmann

Mr. Christopher "Buckethead" Starmann

Jan 14, 2015

Christopoher "Buckethead" Starmann 44, of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015. Loving father of Kenneth, Devon, and Nicole Starmann; dear son of Joseph E. (Mary) Starmann and Jacquelyn Starmann nee Dowdell; cherished brother of Richard (Lenora) Starmann, Dawn Starmann, Brad (Wanda) Starmann, and Joey Starmann; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Chris was a member of the...

Tilton L. "Larry" Block

Tilton L. "Larry" Block

Jan 14, 2015

Tilton L. "Larry" Block 67, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn. Larry was born in Norfolk, VA to the late Morris and Blanche (nee Humphrey) Block. Beloved husband of Dee (nee Pitt) Block; Loving father of Matthew Block; Dear brother of Hal Block and Elka (Frank Purcell) Block; Dear uncle of...

Maria Bovis

Maria Bovis

Jan 14, 2015

Maria Bovis (nee Pislis) 89, of Joliet, formerly of Chicago passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at her home. Maria was born in Greece to the late Tom and Vasiliki (nee Efstatthiou) Pislis. Beloved wife of Dinos Bovis; Loving mother of Tom (Michelle) Bovis and Betty (Jack) Bovis-Baity; Cherished grandmother of Dena Maria Baity; Dear sister of George (Georgia) Couston...

James F. Sunderland,  Sr.

James F. Sunderland, Sr.

Jan 14, 2015

James F. Sunderland Sr. Age 91, of Munster IN formerly of Frankfort IL and Flossmoor IL, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015. James is survived by his loving family; children James Jr. (JoAnna), Ford and John (Susan) Sunderland; sister Eileen Wingate, seven grandchildren, James III, Jordan, Luke, Katie, Isabel, Olivia and Maggie and many nieces and nephews. James was preceded...

Theresa Russo-Jeras

Theresa Russo-Jeras

Jan 13, 2015

Theresa Russo-Jeras Age 89, of Frankfort, passed away on January 13, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles Jeras; loving mother of James (Glenda) Gentile and Geraldine (Brian) Wagner; cherished grandmother of Theresa (Mike) Kettwig, Michael (Tricia) Gentile, and Brian (Jamie) Wagner and great-grandmother of Dominic Kettwig and Gianna Kettwig; dear sister of Angeline (late Mario) Olivotto. Theresa was preceded...

Mr. Dominick "Dino" Campione

Mr. Dominick "Dino" Campione

Jan 13, 2015

Dominick "Dino" Campione Age 53, of Monee, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2015. Beloved husband of Sherrie nee DeLair; loving father of Anthony and Brittney Campione; dear brother of Diana (Kevin) Heynen; cherished son of Anthony and Barbara Campione and son-in-law of Leo and Judy DeLair; fond brother-in-law of Leo (Kathy) DeLair, Lorrie DeLair, and Scott (Pat) DeLair; also...

Bruce Mackiewicz

Bruce Mackiewicz

Jan 12, 2015

Bruce Mackiewicz Age 53, of Manteno formerly of Lansing and South Side of Chicago, passed away on January 12, 2015. Loving son of the late Phillip and Vivian (neeSzelangowski) Mackiewicz; beloved brother of Ronald (Gail) "Mac" Mackiewicz and Darlene (Chuck) Burks; dearest nephew of Dolores Burns; fond uncle of Kristen and Jonathan Mackiewicz and several cousins. Bruce attended KCTC( Kankakee...

Martha M. Graves

Martha M. Graves

Jan 11, 2015

Martha M. Graves (nee Montero) 73, of Fankfort, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. Loving wife of Donald Graves; beloved mother of Cristina (Alejandro) Polanco, Jeffrey (Margaret) Graves and Robert Graves; dearest siblings Roberto (Cristina) Montero, Georgina (late Rogelio) Quiroz and the late Eduardo Montero; cherished grandmother of Alex, Kyle, Nicholas, Morgan, Madison, Amber, Christopher and Joshua. Family will receive...