Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Anna M. Petro

Anna M. Petro

March 5, 2015

Anna M. Petro nee Tacialis Age 85, of Mokena, IL., passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Palos Heights. Beloved wife of the late Carmen J. Petro; loving mother of Concetta "Connie" (Rick) Starczewski and Mary (Michael) Kimmey; cherished grandmother of Beth (fiancé Tim Craig) and Lauren Starczewski; dear sister of the late Gus Tacialis; fond aunt of Thomas,...

Lisa G. Dargert

Lisa G. Dargert

March 4, 2015

LISA G. DARGERT (HAMMONDS) Age 52, of Monee, passed away Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 at her home in Monee, IL. Lisa is survived by her loving family, husband, Charles Dargert, parents, Fred & Margie Hammonds (Petty), children, Samantha Dargert, Clay Dargert, siblings, Freida (Chester) Cardwell, Fred Hammonds, Jr., Marcia (Rich) Orlovich and numerous nieces and nephews. Lisa was a member...

Betty S. Setzke

Betty S. Setzke

March 3, 2015

BETTY S. SETZKE (HOSMON) Age 76, of Homer Glen, passed away Tuesday, March 3rd, 2015 at her home in Homer Glen. Betty is survived by her loving family, husband, Edward E. Setzke, children, Joseph Bahlmann, Roger Bahlmann, Anita (Larry) French, Daniel Bahlmann, 9 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces & nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her parents,...

Frank C. Mcclenahan

Frank C. Mcclenahan

March 3, 2015

Frank Clifton McClenahan, Lt. Col. (ret) USAR, died peacefully on March 3, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, after a brief illness. Frank lived a full life of 95 years, the last 64 of them with his wife Ella. They were long-time residents of the south suburbs, Frankfort, Crete and Park Forest, Illinois and maintained a home in...

Lyle Adam Sajewich

Lyle Adam Sajewich

March 3, 2015

Lyle Adam Sajewich, age 62 of Frankfort formerly of Chicago and Dallas, Tx, passed away on March 3, 2015. Loving husband of Julie Sajewich (nee Noffsinger); beloved father of Adam Sajewich and Lauren Sajewich; dearest son of the late Adam and Virginia (nee Kuecher) Sajewich. Family will receive friends at St. Anthony Catholic Church 7959 W. Sauk Trail, Frankfort IL...

Patricia C. Kraus

Patricia C. Kraus

March 2, 2015

Patricia C. Kraus (nee Press) 87, of New Lenox formerly of Burbank, passed away Monday, March 02, 2015 at her home. Born in St. Cloud, MN to the late Joseph and Teckla (nee Hollenkamp) Press; Beloved wife of the late Virgil Kraus whom she married on April 23, 1946 at St. Anthony Church, St. Cloud, MN; Loving mother of the...

Janet L. Okleshen

Janet L. Okleshen

March 2, 2015

Janet L. Okleshen (nee Kern) 63, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 at her home in New Lenox. Janet was born in Chicago Heights to the late Walter J. and Goldie F. (nee Jonas) Kern. Loving wife of Robert; Beloved mother of Steven (fiancée Sara Small), Jennifer (Tommaso) Camilleri and Valerie (Brian) Okleshen-Matokar; Cherished grandmother of Domenico Camilleri; Dear sister...

Russell J Zajicek

Russell J Zajicek

March 1, 2015

RUSSELL J. ZAJICEK Age 68, of Monee, passed away Sunday, March 1st, 2015 at his home in Monee, IL. Russell is survived by his loving family, children, Christy (Scott) Knoebel, Dawn (Rick Sheppard) Zajicek, Melissa (Jay) Ciangiola, grandchildren, Caitlin Zajicek, Andrew Knoebel and Connor Ciangiola. Russell was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond & Elizabeth Zajicek (Ford), wife, Suella...

Daniel "Ddd" Demski

Daniel "Ddd" Demski

February 28, 2015

Daniel D. Demski "DDD" Age 41, passed away on Saturday, February, 28th, 2015. Loving father of Kelsey Demski; beloved son of Donald and Sandra Demski nee Pultz; dear grandson of Mary "Kitty" (late John) Pultz and Florence (late Frank) Demski; treasured brother of Tamara (Jeffrey) Baxa, April (Gregory) Nelson, and Kristin (Brett) Chally; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Darrell E. German

Darrell E. German

February 25, 2015

DARRELL E. GERMAN Age 53 of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago. Darrell is survived by his loving family, wife, Jane German (Fultz), mother, Donna German (Lane), siblings, Robby German, Terina (Dale) Hasselbring, Tracey (Kenneth) Norman, seven nieces and nephews and his dear pet, Maya the cat whom he...

Wilmer "Jay" Bonse,  Jr.

Wilmer "Jay" Bonse, Jr.

February 24, 2015

Wilmer "Jay" Bonse, Jr. Age 88, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2015, beloved husband of the late Ruth Martin Bonse, loving father of Jeff (Karen) Bonse and Lynn Bonse, dear brother of the late Ronald Bonse, godfather of Judy Martin Ficke and fond uncle of many nieces, nephews and friend to many railfan buddies. Family will receive friends...

Eleanor M. Schopper

Eleanor M. Schopper

February 23, 2015

Eleanor M. Schopper Eleanor Schopper ( nee Kulovitz )93, of Tinley Park formerly of Oak Lawn,passed away at South Suburban Hospital, Monday night February 23rd 2015, peacefully with family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence Schopper Sr. Loving mother of the late Lawrence Schopper Jr., Mary (Roger) Uppermann, Steve Schopper, Tony (Lisa) Schopper, and Peggy (Dan) Bulat....

Donna Marie Groebe

Donna Marie Groebe

February 23, 2015

Donna Marie Groebe (Kilpatrick) Age 64, of Tinley Park formerly of Evergreen Park, passed away February 23, 2015. Loving wife of the late Philip Groebe; beloved daughter of William Hayes and the late Therese (McElligott) Hayes; dearest mother of Charlene (Christopher) Smith, Christi (Thomas Rossi) Dolan, Christopher (Jessica) Groebe and Kimberly (Kelly Deering) Heritage; dear sister of Artie Weissmann, Andy...

Sophia A. Dokianos

Sophia A. Dokianos

February 22, 2015

Sophia A. Dokianos (Kladis) 82, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Sophia was born in Chicago to the late Lambros and Koula (nee Vambakas) Kladis. Beloved wife of the late Steve N. Dokianos; Loving mother of Maryann (Daniel) Hancock, Nicholas (fiancée Mary Casto) Dokianos and Christopher (Maria) Dokianos; Cherished Yia Yia of...

Rosemarie P Claxton

Rosemarie P Claxton

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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...