Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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...

Lauretta C Chandler

Lauretta C Chandler

Jan 10, 2015

LAURETTA C. CHANDLER (RUF) Age 71 of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, January 10th, 2015 at her home in Lockport. Lauretta is survived by her loving family, husband, Lawrence Chandler, daughters, Cathleen (Jeff) Maza, Marie (Arthur) Kerr, Christine (Shannon) O'Brien, Carrie (Mike) Woolley, grandchildren, Nicholas Kerr, Thomas Kerr, Brian Kerr, Joe Balding, Taylor O'Brien, Audrey Maza, Grace O'Brien, Michael Woolley,...

Mr. Robert G. Martin Ii

Mr. Robert G. Martin Ii

Jan 10, 2015

MARTIN II, ROBERT G. Robert G. Martin II, age 54, beloved husband of Carol (nee Stanton); loving father of Meghan, Robert III, Colleen and Ryan. Dearest son of Robert and Rita (nee Condon) Martin; cherished brother of Rose (Paul) Schneider, Renee (Paul) Johnson, Rhonda (Ed) Slingsby, Randy (Dawn) Martin and Ryan (Maura) Martin. Dearest brother-in-law to Maureen (Jim) Newman, Bill...

Stanley J. Jewula

Stanley J. Jewula

Jan 9, 2015

Stanley J. Jewula 74, of Monee, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Stanley was born in Chicago to the late Stanley J. and Bernice (nee Nowak) Jewula. Stanley was a self-employed carpenter that specialized in church architecture, building altars, and ambos. He was also a United States Army Veteran. He is survived by his...

Mark J. Nagy

Mark J. Nagy

Jan 8, 2015

Mark J. Nagy Age 49 of Frankfort formerly of Blue Island, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. Loving husband of Teresa "T-Kay" (nee Badder) Nagy; beloved father of Monica and Michelle Nagy; cherished son of Richard and Rita (nee Rubino) Nagy; dearest brother of Ron Nagy; fond nephew of James (Carol) Rubino , also survived by many dear nieces, nephews,...

Mary H. Shirley

Mary H. Shirley

Jan 6, 2015

Mary H. Shirley (Newman) Age 70 of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015 She is survived by her loving family, husband Robert Shirley; children Diane Lane, Shirley (Greg) Howard, Karen (Doug) Weiss, Charity Shirley and James Shirley; sister Terry (Jerry) Burdaeu; grandchildren Logan, Tim, Nicole, Mary, Elise, Dalton, Jurney, Mackenzie, Dakota, Landon and Matthew; 4 great grandchildren and several...

Andrew J. Dyer

Andrew J. Dyer

Jan 5, 2015

ANDREW J. DYER Andrew J. Dyer, age 27, of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015. Beloved son of David and Barbara Dyer; loving brother of Adam (Amy) Dyer, Christy Dyer, and Katie Dyer; cherished grandson of Arthur and Joan Krieger, and David B. (Joanne) Dyer; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Andrew...

James Earl Lough Iii

James Earl Lough Iii

Jan 3, 2015

James Earl Lough III, age 35 of Frankfort, IL and formerly of Marshall, MI and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2015 after a heroic 8 year fight against leukemia. Born on February 26, 1979, Jim was the first born and much loved son of James Earl Lough II and Sheryl (Anschuetz) Lough. An extremely bright and hard...

Joanne Foglton Lapenda

Joanne Foglton Lapenda

Jan 1, 2015

Joanne Foglton Lapenda nee Marchet Joanne Foglton Lapenda, age 87, passed away on Thursday, January, 1st, 2015 in New Lenox. Beloved wife of James M. Lapenda; loving mother of Michael (Kimberlee) Foglton and David Foglton; cherished grandmother of James, Nicholas, and Caroline Foglton; dear aunt of Darlene (Chip) Cleminson, and Gail (Cliff) Darnton; and great-aunt of Dr. Monique Cleminson. Joanne...

Judith K. Bishop

Judith K. Bishop

Jan 1, 2015

JUDITH K. BISHOP NEE MUMBOWER Judith K. Bishop nee Mumbower, age 72, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2015 at her daughter's home in New Lenox. Survived by her devoted daughter and caregiver Annette (Max) Bryant and son Mark Bishop; and treasured grandchildren Samuel and Kayla Bryant. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Frederick Bishop and parents...

Gary L. Black

Gary L. Black

Jan 1, 2015

Gary L. Black age 65, of New Lenox IL formerly of Canton IL born and raised in Macomb IL, passed away on January 1, 2015. Loving husband of Therese Black (Nee Henseler); beloved father of Craig (Nicole) Black, Kevin Black and Rachel (Rob) Bogart; dearest brother of Allen (Paula) Black and Jamie (Ralph) Stone; cherished grandfather of Isabel Bogart, Collin...

Lindsay Rae Jensen

Lindsay Rae Jensen

Dec 31, 2014

Lindsay Rae Jensen, born on May 4, 1980, of New Lenox passed away peacefully on December 31, 2014. She is survived by her devoted family; parents James and Patricia (nee Derrig) Jensen; brother Dan Jensen; sister Carly (Mark) Mitrovic; nephew Emmet Rae Mitrovic; grandmother Helen Jensen; she was loved by many special aunts, uncles and cousins. She was welcomed to...

Frederick J. Bishop

Frederick J. Bishop

Dec 31, 2014

FREDERICK J. BISHOP Frederick J. Bishop, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at his daughter's home in New Lenox. Survived by his beloved wife Judith nee Mumbower; devoted daughter and caregiver Annette (Max) Bryant and son Mark Bishop; and treasured grandchildren Samuel and Kayla Bryant. He was preceded in death by his mother Lois Fischer. Frederick enjoyed...

Elaine A Wilson

Elaine A Wilson

Dec 29, 2014

ELAINE A. WILSON (LUCETTI) Age 70 of Frankfort, passed away Monday, December 29th, 2014 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Elaine is survived by her loving family, children, Gregory G. Chartier, Michelle A. (Patrick) Penna, grandchildren, Lisa M. (Charles Varnava) Chartier, Patrick W. Penna, Jr., great gradchildren, Jayden, Giovanni and fond aunt of Janet Costello & Jeana Potulney. Elaine...

Joseph  Sr. Lubovich

Joseph Sr. Lubovich

Dec 24, 2014

Joseph Lubovich Sr.,Age 92, resident of Crete, IL., previously of South Chicago and Roseland., passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014 , Beloved Husband of the late Ann Lubovich; loving mother of Joe Jr. (Cathy) Lubovich and Joann Cavalieri; cherished grandmother of Jami (Aldo) Aranda, Jason (Megan) Lubovich, Michael (Sheri Lynn) Cavalieri, and Steven Cavalieri; dear great-grandfather of Anthony, Mahina,...

Jeff A. Tediski

Jeff A. Tediski

Dec 24, 2014

Jeff A. Tediski Age 30, passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Beloved son of Alfred and Karen Tediski nee Goldsmith; loving brother of Gina (Roman Sr.) Churnovic; beloved grandson of Joyce "Nonie" Cook; treasured uncle of Roman Churnovic Jr., dear nephew of Alonna Contreras, Ida (Deedee) Vanderheyden, Sheri (Vito) Carbone, Curt (Linda) Goldsmith, Linda (Tom) Gay, Penny (Rich) Ramos,...

Thomas J. Riordan

Thomas J. Riordan

Dec 23, 2014

Thomas Riordan Age 75, Frankfort, IL died unexpectedly on Tuesday December 23, 2014 and is now in the thoughts and prayers of his loved ones. Thomas Jude Riordan was born on November 1, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the son of the late John and Georgia Riordan. He passed away three years after his wife of over 27 years, Maxine Riordan,...

John Zekich

John Zekich

Dec 22, 2014

John Zekich 86, of New Lenox, formerly of Calumet City, passed away December 22, 2014. John was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Marija (nee Begovic) Zekich. Beloved husband of Florence S. (nee Ciebiera); Loving father of Deborah (Steven Tempel) Zekich, MarySue Zekich, Lisa (Erich) Stefans, Tina (Tony Gaik) Zekich; Cherished Apa of Mitchell, Nick, Jake, Josh, Taylor,...

Arthur J. Grindler

Arthur J. Grindler

Dec 21, 2014

Arthur J. Grindler, Age 79, of Homer Glen formerly of Dolton, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014. Loving husband of the late Joan (nee Walsh); beloved father of John, Barbara (Greg) Widelski and Laura (Kevin) Luzan; dearest brother of Theresa (Howard) Kerr, late Adele Wiegand and LaVerne; cherished grandfather of Nichole, Anthony, Lauren, Jake, Tyler, Connor and Logan; fond uncle...

Daniel J. Warren

Daniel J. Warren

Dec 21, 2014

Daniel J. Warren, age 67 of Joliet formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014. Loving father of Rose (Michael) O'Toole, Timothy (Christine) Warren and the late Matthew (Kristi Acton) Warren; beloved brother of Kathy Warren, Maggie (Bill) Whitgrove, Bridget (Steve) Larvenz, Patrick Warren, Mike (Doris) Warren, John Warren and the late Molly Warren; dearest son of...