Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mrs. Wanda Mae Dodge

Mrs. Wanda Mae Dodge

February 14, 2015

Wanda Mae Dodge nee Baker Age 87, of Lockport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at her home in Lockport with her family at her side. Beloved wife of 62 years to Paul Dodge; loving mother of Kent (Rebekka), Debra (late Gary), Ross (Rebecca), Mark (Jeanine), and Glen (Lynn); cherished grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 10; dear...

William G. Soldan

William G. Soldan

February 13, 2015

William G. Soldan age 68, of Mokena passed away Friday, February 13, 2015. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Master) Soldan; beloved father of Christine DiGrazia, Edward (Christina) Soldan and James (Kristyn) Soldan; dearest brother of Warren (Linda) Soldan; cherished grandfather of Steven DiGrazia, Rachael DiGrazia, Michael Soldan, Jonathan Soldan, Madelyn Soldan, Matthew Soldan, Aidan Soldan and Jacob Soldan; dear son...

Marion H. Stayton

Marion H. Stayton

February 13, 2015

Marion was born on May 6, 1928 and passed away on Friday, February 13, 2015. Marion was a resident of University Park, Illinois.

Robert A. Herrick

Robert A. Herrick

February 11, 2015

Robert A. Herrick, age78 of Frankfort for 38 years, married to the late Jo Ann Herrick for 34 years, loving father of Beth (John), David (Donna), Arthur, Cindy (Gus), Anne (Terry) and Debbie (Todd); cherished grandfather of 21 and great grandfather of 14. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army, former Frankfort Village Trustee for 8 years, former member...

Mr. Charles S. Brown

Mr. Charles S. Brown

February 10, 2015

Charles S. Brown 76, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Margaret nee Donovan; loving father of John Brown and James (Angelique) Brown; cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn, Colin, Ryan, Robert, Jillian, and Meghan. He was preceded in death by his parents Morris and Helen Brown nee Rose. Charlie was a Herald News dispatcher for 43 years,...

John W. "Jack" Mork

John W. "Jack" Mork

February 10, 2015

John "Jack" Wesley Mork died peacefully at home on February 10, 2015 in New Lenox, Illinois at the age of 71. Jack is survived by his wife, Cheryl (Spice); daughters Lisa (Jamie) Bosnak, Tara (Andrew) Teeple; grandchildren Drew, Elyse, Joel and Mark; sisters Judy (Louis) Rodgers and Lois (Robert) Lambdin. He is preceded in death by his parents, John Walter...

Mary Lou Zaccone

Mary Lou Zaccone

February 10, 2015

Mary Lou Zaccone nee Orrico 71, of Lockport, formerly of Hickory Hills passed away Tuesday afternoon February 10th at home peacefully, with family at her side. Beloved wife of Robert for 50 years. Loving mother of Joseph (Laura), Janine (Steve) Zulanas, Jorie (Chris) Guch, and Jennifer (Vince) Annel. Proud and Loving grandma of Joey, Liza, Domenic, Jason, Joseph, Jake, Jon,...

Mr. Bruce Edmund Ebert

Mr. Bruce Edmund Ebert

February 9, 2015

Bruce Edmund Ebert Bruce Edmund Ebert, 68, of Mokena, died peacefully with his family around him at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on February 9, 2015 after complications from surgery. He graduated from Lincoln-Way High School in 1964 and served the United States Army from 1966-69. In 1972, he married Diane Tuttle and they began their life together in Mokena. In 1978,...

Dorothy M. Talaga

Dorothy M. Talaga

February 6, 2015

Dorothy M. Talaga (nee Bittner) Age 86 of Frankfort, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Paulette (Bill) Evers, Thomas (Becky) Talaga, Nicholas Talaga and John (Cindy) Talaga; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, John Talaga; parents Andrew and Mary (nee Swita) Bittner and siblings...

Sandra K Vanoeveren

Sandra K Vanoeveren

February 5, 2015

Sandra K. VanOeveren (Snyder) Age 68, of New Lenox, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 5, 2015 in New Lenox. Sandra is survived by her loving family, children, Joseph VanOeveren, Jodi (Rick) Nester, Amy (Martin) McGreal, Debra (Matthew) Redder, grandchildren, Chad Nester, Ryan (Amber) Nester, Jordan Nester, Kaitlyn (Caleb) VanTuinen, Jared Redder, Darin Redder, Devin McGreal, Tyler McGreal,...

Thomas W. Lynch

Thomas W. Lynch

February 4, 2015

Thomas W. Lynch 68, late of Orland Park, formerly of New Lenox passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 4, 2015. He was born in Chicago to the late Peter A. and Catherine M. (nee Druktenis) Lynch. Beloved husband of Paula A. (nee Robinson); Loving father of Christian W. (Edward Heim) Lynch and Brenden W. Lynch; Cherished grandpa of...

Nancy C. Garbarz

Nancy C. Garbarz

February 3, 2015

Nancy C. Garbarz (nee O'Brien) 78, of Thornton, passed away Tuesday, February 03, 2015 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Beloved wife of the late Richard J. Garbarz; Loving mother of Carey (David) Garcia, Donna (Dale) Giantomasso and Jill (John) Ludwig; Cherished Nana of Rachael (Stephen) Giannone, Patrick (Nina) Giantomasso, EmmaLee (Jacob Capretto) Giantomasso, Tina (Justin) Fugger, Alex and...

Ivy Lou Fischer

Ivy Lou Fischer

February 1, 2015

Ivy Lou Fischer 84, of Naples, FL, formerly of New Lenox, IL died peacefully in her sleep on February 1, 2015. Born May 12, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio, she was predeceased by her husband, Robert Fischer, Sr. and infant son Vernon, and by her parents, Leo and Ethel (Hall) Griswold of Toledo, Ohio. Ivy Lou was a Social Worker at...

Alvin Lee Erickson

Alvin Lee Erickson

February 1, 2015

Alvin Lee Erickson, age 93 of Monee passed away on February 1, 2015. Loving husband of the late Jayne Erickson; beloved father of Lynn (James) Limanowski, Gary (Donna) Erickson and Thomas (Cheryl) Erickson; dearest son of the late Elmer and Emma (nee Helmke) Erickson; fond brother of the late Norman Erickson and proud grandfather of Patricia, Jami, Tara, Stephanie and...

Donald W. Webb

Donald W. Webb

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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...