Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Howard J. "Howie" Sheehan

Howard J. "Howie" Sheehan

Nov 28, 2014

Howard J. "Howie" Sheehan 75, late of Matteson, formerly of Dolton and Chicago. He was born in Chicago to the late Howard J. and Catherine (nee Sachse) Sheehan. Husband of the late Nancy (nee Churilla); brother of Patricia Johnson and the late Barbara (Charles) Pichla; uncle of Michael (Jennifer) Pichla, Victoria (Paul) Luz and Todd (Krista) Johnson; great-nieces and great-nephews...

Norman L. Abderhalden

Norman L. Abderhalden

Nov 26, 2014

NORMAN L. ABDERHALDEN Age 81, of Sullivan IL, passed away Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 at Mason Point in Sullivan, IL. Norman is survived by his loving family, wife, Joyce Abderhalden (Oliver), children, Kimberly (Jeff) Lindgren, Scott (Judy) Abderhalden, Linda (Tony) McCormick, Lisa (David) Culp, Jim (Cheriann) Abderhalden, grandchildren, Shannon Kosiek, Stefan Lindgren Erik Abderhalden, Neils Abderhalden, Cameron McCormick, Caitlin McCormick,...

Mary Ann Bowman

Mary Ann Bowman

Nov 26, 2014

Mary Ann Bowman nee Sowa 94, of Tinley Park passed away Wednesday morning at South Suburban Hospital, peacefully with family at her side. Loving wife of the late Thomas. Dearest Mother of Adrienne (the late Thomas) Johnson, David, Dennis, Thomas (Wendy), Marian (James) Bright, Duane and the late Richard. Loving and proud Grandma, Great Grandma, and Great Great Grandma of...

David H Bragdon

David H Bragdon

Nov 24, 2014

DAVID H. BRAGDON Age 62 of Plainfield, passed away Monday, November 24th, 2014 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. David is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia Bragdon (Gordon), children, Scott (fiancée Sarah Evans) Bragdon, Lisa (Paul) Kuehn, siblings, Barbara Hudgins, Daniel Bragdon, grandchildren, Kyle Bragdon, Katelyn Bragdon, Keegan Bragdon, Evelyn Kuehn and numerous nieces and nephews. David was preceded...

Julia M. Brueck

Julia M. Brueck

Nov 24, 2014

Julia M. Brueck (Gregorich) 95, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. Julia was born in Caspian, MI to the late August and Magdalena (nee Yankovich) Gregorich. Beloved wife of the late Fred Brueck (1978); Loving mother of Fred (Margie) Brueck, the late James (Lynn) Brueck, the late Barbara Looney and the late Julie Couch; Cherished grandmother of 13 and great...

L. Maxine Smith

L. Maxine Smith

Nov 23, 2014

L. Maxine Smith nee Flannery Age 88, of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Stewart Roy Smith; loving mother of Sally (Richard) Smith, St. Germain, WI; Mark (Marcia) Smith, Tempe, AZ; Brian (Lori) Smith, Lockport, IL; and Adam (Jean) Smith, Elwood, IL; cherished grandmother of Julie (Trent) Metzger, Erik (Debbie) Smith; Brandi (Rob)...

Donald R. Payne,  Jr.

Donald R. Payne, Jr.

Nov 22, 2014

Donald R. Payne Jr. 48, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 22, 2014. Donald was born in Centralia, IL to Donald R. Sr. and the late Judy L. (nee Mullins) Payne. Donald was Owner/Operator of Payne Transport LLC. He is survived by his loving family; his father, Donald Sr.; his brother, Ed (Jodie); his sister, Freda (Wyman)...

Anne Schillaci

Anne Schillaci

Nov 18, 2014

Anne Schillaci (nee Marickino) Age 96, of New Lenox formerly of Bridgeport, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Santo Schillaci; loving mother of Margaret and Joe (Linda) Schillaci; dearest sister of the late Sam (late Connie) Marickino, late Mary (late Jay) Cacciato, late Vincent (Dorothy) Marick, late Mildred Marickino and late Louise ( Santo)...

Lois M. Gordon

Lois M. Gordon

Nov 16, 2014

Lois M. Gordon (nee Meyer) 87, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2014. Lois was born in Decatur, IL to the late Jessie and Rohde Meyer. Beloved wife of the late William Gordon; Loving mother of Linda (Thomas) Lehmann and Patricia (David) Bragdon; Cherished grandmother of six, great grandmother of 11, and a great-great granddaughter due in January;...

Jane A. Strickland

Jane A. Strickland

Nov 12, 2014

JANE A. STRICKLAND (REITER) Age 81, of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 at her home in Lockport. Jane is survived by her loving family, children, Donna Mazza, Janet (Jack) Blazekovich, Bill (Mary) Strickland, Kirk (Jan) Strickland, Barb (Tom) Fruits, siblings, Blanch Bolton, Bea McGovern, Bill Reiter, Orvill Reiter, 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Jane was preceded in...

Mr. David Edwards

Mr. David Edwards

Nov 11, 2014

DAVID EDWARDS Age 83, a resident of New Lenox, IL. passed away on Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 in New Lenox with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Barbara nee Kenneavy; loving father of: Kathleen Tinny (Brian Tinny), Mary (Richard) Peterson, Barbara L. Edwards, Darren A. Edwards, and Jennifer A. (Mike Coates) Drazan; cherished grandfather of: Dustin,...

Deborah S. Martin

Deborah S. Martin

Nov 10, 2014

DEBORAH S. MARTIN (MULHALL) Age 62 of New Lenox, passed away Monday, November 10th, 2014 at her home in New Lenox. Deborah is survived by her loving family, husband, Keith Dale Martin, father, Donald Mulhall, daughters, Jennifer Grynevich, Amy Grynevich, Carrie (Kendall) Rannaoja, sister, Donica (Vincent) Jones, grandchildren, Emmily Zinkiewicz, Jeannie Stukel, John Stukel Jr., Samantha Grynevich, Evan Rannaoja, Hayden...

Mr. Raymond F. Hoffmann

Mr. Raymond F. Hoffmann

Nov 9, 2014

Raymond F. Hoffmann Age 94, of Joliet, IL., passed away on Sunday, November 9th, 2014 in Joliet, IL. Beloved husband of Margaret nee Carroll; loving father of Susan (Clifford) Yaeger, Ronald (Kirsi) Hoffmann, Robert (Becky) Hoffmann, Raymond Hoffmann, and Thomas (Sylvia) Hoffmann; cherished grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of 22. Raymond was preceded in death by his daughter Kathleen (late...

Katie Rajewski

Katie Rajewski

Nov 8, 2014

Katie, Rajewski (nee Tymiec) 95, of Palos Park, formerly Bridgeport, passed away November 8, 2014. She is survived by her loving family; children Walter (Sandra) and Marilyn (Fred) Ashmus; grandchildren Randy (Patty), Wally (Tammy), Debbie (John) Martin, Mary (Keith) Skala, Kelly Ciger, Vicki Ciger and Tracy (John) Thompson; great grandchildren Gregg, Jackson, Shane, Jordan, Taylor, Briana, Dylan, Emilee, Erin, Jon,...

Virginia H. Kreimeier

Virginia H. Kreimeier

Nov 7, 2014

Virginia H. Kreimeier nee Hood Age 89, passed away on Friday, November 7th, 2014; Beloved wife of the late LaVerne E. Kreimeier; loving mother of Vickie Holden and Terry (Glenda) Kreimeier; cherished grandmother of Christopher and Sean Carmichael, and Stephen and David Kreimeier, great grandmother of Declan Carmichael; dear sister of Jack Hood. Funeral services private. In lieu of flowers,...

Rebekah R. Jensen

Rebekah R. Jensen

Nov 6, 2014

REBEKAH R. JENSEN Born on November 5th, 2014 and passed away on November 6th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Rebekah is survived by her loving family, parents, Michael & Ximena Jensen (Enriquez), maternal grandparents, Rigoberto & Patricia Enriquez, paternal grandparents, Joe & Joan Jensen, aunt, Angie Enriquez, uncles, Tim Jensen, Jimmy Jensen and cousin Alex Jensen....

Melva G. Lauth

Melva G. Lauth

Nov 6, 2014

MELVA G. LAUTH (MUELLER) Age 88, passed away on Thursday, November 6th, 2014 at Woodland Terrace in Bridgman, Michigan. Melva is survived by her loving family, daughter, Cynthia (William) Minnear, siblings, Nyla Starr, Joyce Brown, Bonnie Phelps, grandchildren, Lyal Lauth IV, Michael (Shelley) Lauth, Jennifer Wanda, Amy (Todd) Kittle, Rebecca (Andrew) Brand, Elizbeth Minnear and seven great grandchildren. Melva was...

Mr. Tom S. Lewis

Mr. Tom S. Lewis

Nov 6, 2014

Tom S. Lewis Age 75, passed away on Thursday, November 6th, 2014; Beloved husband of Grazina nee Skeiveryte; loving step-father of Audrius (Asta) Kupstas; cherished step-grandfather of Erik Kupstas; dear brother of Larry (Romana) Lewis; treasured uncle of Alan (Cheryl) Lewis and great uncle of Rachel and Kyle Lewis. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Margaret...

Neal R. Murray

Neal R. Murray

Nov 5, 2014

Neal R. Murray Age 29, late of New Lenox, passed away suddenly Wednesday, November 5, 2014. Beloved son of Carol (nee Budde) and the late Thomas J. Murray; Loving brother of Erin Murray, Jessica (Mark) Crnich and Joseph Baffoe; Cherished uncle of a nephew and two nieces; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Neal was a 2003 Graduate of...

Mr. Chester Edward Gorski,  Sr.

Mr. Chester Edward Gorski, Sr.

Nov 4, 2014

Chester Edward Gorski, Sr. 71, of Frankfort, IL passed away November 4, 2014. Beloved husband of 50 years to Donelda Gorski nee Munro; loving father of Chester (Melanie) Gorski Jr., Jill Steinhauer, Peter (Laura) Gorski, and Amy (Gavin) Sebastian; cherished grandfather of Chester Gorski III, Hannah, Sarah, Joseph, and Samuel Gorski; Lily and Sophie Steinhauer, Emma and Grace Gorski, Lilah...