Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Raymond N. Morin

Raymond N. Morin

June 8, 2015

Raymond N. Morin 94, of New Lenox, died on Monday June 8, 2015 at Joliet Community Hospice Home. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lea Payette Morin. Survived by his three children; Donna (Fred) Wlodarski, Gregory Morin and Deborah (Kirk) Ritchie. He also leaves behind six grandchildren; Brian Morin, Todd Morin, Mary (David) Burke, Monique Hides, Justin (Stephanie)...

Andrew J. Kohler

Andrew J. Kohler

June 7, 2015

ANDREW J. KOHLER Age 40 of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, June 7th, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Andrew is survived by his loving family, wife, Elise Kohler (Huelsman), children, Colin Kohler, Gavin Kohler, parents, Philip & Bernice Kohler (Lemrise), siblings, Louis Kohler, Philip (Pamela) Kohler, Jr., father & mother in-law, Gerald & Betty Huelsman and...

Mr. Earl L. Simpson

Mr. Earl L. Simpson

June 5, 2015

Earl L. Simpson, age 88, of Oxford, WI, formerly of Worland Wyoming and Chicago, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015. Beloved husband of the late Mary Ann nee Nowak And the late Helen Marie Yates; loving father of Mary (Edward) Gillespie, Carol (Leon) Alleyne, and David (Laura) Simpson; cherished grandfather of 5 and great grandfather of 19; dear brother of...

Shirley Anne Zeitz

Shirley Anne Zeitz

June 2, 2015

Shirley Anne Zeitz 71, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015 Beloved wife of the late Charles Zeitz; Loving mother of Karen (Walt) Peterson, Steven (Beverly) Zeitz, William (DawnMarie) Zeitz and Thomas Zeitz; beloved sister of Richard (Maggie) Smith, William (Susan) Smith, late Daniel (Cindy) Smith, Cynthia (late William) Krueger and Barbara (late August)...

Francis J. "Bud" Ulrich

Francis J. "Bud" Ulrich

June 1, 2015

Francis J. "Bud" Ulrich 86, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, June 1, 2015 at home (in hospice and family care). Born in Joliet to the late Frank and Clara (nee Dorr) Ulrich, lived his full married life in New Lenox. Beloved husband of the late Catherine R. "Kay" (nee Garbin); Loving father of Paul (Lisa), James (Lisa), Patricia Ann...

Mr. John J. Wator

Mr. John J. Wator

May 31, 2015

John J. Wator age 87, of Frankfort, IL., formerly of Roseland/West Pullman area, passed away on Sunday, May 31st, 2015 in Orland Park, IL. Beloved husband of 65 years to Anna nee Smets; loving father of John A. (Vicki) Wator, James J. (Joan) Wator, Diane C. Vanderpool, and Susan M. (Mark) Dilley; cherished grandfather of John N. (Shalana Jaquess) Wator,...

Wanda K. Rynkar

Wanda K. Rynkar

May 27, 2015

Wanda K. Rynkar (nee Klave) 86, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Franciscan St. James, Chicago Heights. Wanda was born in Chicago to the late Max and Janina "Jane" (nee Konopczynski) Klave and lived in the south suburbs most of her life. Beloved wife of the late John H. Rynkar; loving mother of Linda (Bob) Farmer, Janet...

Reuben J. Stolhammar

Reuben J. Stolhammar

May 24, 2015

Reuben J. Stolhammar, age 92 of Chicago passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife Doris (nee Green); beloved brother of Kenneth (Signora) and Donald (Donna) and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Ruth (nee Carlson) Stolhammar; sisters Evelyn (late George) Armstrong and Mabel (late Willie)...

Mr. Theodore N. Howalt,  Jr.

Mr. Theodore N. Howalt, Jr.

May 24, 2015

Theodore N. Howalt Jr. Age 67, of Sarasota, FL., formerly of New Lenox and Palos Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Lynne nee Bohne; loving father of Tracy (Garrett) Wytrwal and Theodore "Teddy" III; cherished grandfather of Samantha and Brady Wytrwal; dear brother of Fredric (Beverly) Howalt; treasured son-in...

Mr. Lawrence A. Glielmi

Mr. Lawrence A. Glielmi

May 22, 2015

Lawrence A. Glielmi, age 85, of Mokena, IL., passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Dorothea nee Peterson; loving father of Gary (Patricia) Glielmi, Regina (Daniel) Fike, Angela Glielmi, Arlene (Mark) Hopkins, Lynne (Brian) Horvath, Larry (Vany) Glielmi, Mary Ann (Bill) Ornelas, David Glielmi, the late Anthony Glielmi, Robert (Jymie) Glielmi, and Thomas Glielmi; cherished grandfather of...

Genevieve Ballew

Genevieve Ballew

May 21, 2015

Genevieve W. Ballew Age 100 of Lockport formerly of Lemont passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet. Genevieve is survived by her loving family, daughter Barbara (John) McCarthy; grandchildren Patrick (Ronda), Karen (Alfie), Shawn (Marlene), Kimberly, Erin, Shannon (Kathy) and Mary Beth (Dennis); great grandchildren Adam, Kensy, Liam, Hayley, Noah, Cassidy, Jennifer, Melissa,...

George "Ziggy" Mikicich

George "Ziggy" Mikicich

May 21, 2015

George "Ziggy" Mikicich, age 99 of New Lenox passed away Thursday, May 21, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; daughters Frances "Becky" (Joe) Messina and Victoria Lotus; grandchidren Cindy Camacho, Michael Lotus and Chris (Andrew) Lotus Revell; great grandchildren Ashley Camacho, Victoria Revell and Phillip Revel; great grandaughter Mia Bella Mixon and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He...

John L. Reicher

John L. Reicher

May 20, 2015

John L. Reicher Age 66 of Monee formerly of Worth, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 20th 2015 at his home with his family by his side. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Sandra Reicher (nee Gabrisko), children Jennifer (Gary) Mueller, John E. (Kim) Reicher, grandchildren, Josephine and Robert Mueller and Johnny and Joey Reicher. John was preceded in...

Carl B. Kuntz

Carl B. Kuntz

May 20, 2015

Carl B. Kuntz age 76 of New Lenox passed away on May 20, 2015. He is survived by his loving family wife Janet (nee Rowswell) Kuntz; children Timothy (Teresa) Kuntz, Christine (Tracey) Manning, Kathleen Lehnert and Eric Kuntz; sister Helen (Dave) Martin; grandchildren Samantha and Rylee Lehnert. He was preceded in death by his parents Lawrence and Helen (nee Flack)...

Alma Marie Fitzpatrick

Alma Marie Fitzpatrick

May 19, 2015

Alma Marie Fitzpatrick ( nee Berard) age 99, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago passed away on May 19, 2015. Loving wife of the late Peter Fitzpatrick; beloved mother of late Jim Fitzpatrick, Maureen (John) Hauch, Elaine (Tom) Smuczynski, Joe Fitzpatrick, Mike Fitzpatrick, Colleen Fitzpatrick, Yvonne (Tom) Mullins, Bob Fitzpatrick, Tom (Donna) Fitzpatrick, Rita Fitzpatrick, Barbara (Christian) DeTournemire, John Fitzpatrick,...

Edward I. Melby

Edward I. Melby

May 19, 2015

EDWARD I MELBY Age 81 of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, May 19th 2015 at his home in Frankfort. Edward is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda Melby (Funk), children, Lynn (Mark) Schaub, Edward R. (Gayle) Melby, William (Amy) Melby, sister, Myrtis Murray, grandchildren, Matthew, Nicole, Michael, Celia, Brett, Daniel, Zachary, Christopher, Claire, and numerous nieces and nephews. Edward...

Mary Ann Winkle

Mary Ann Winkle

May 17, 2015

Mary Ann Winkle (nee Lepore) 70, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Ingalls Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary Ann was born in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Leonard and Lucille (nee Fioretti) Lepore. Beloved wife of Paul; devoted mother of Paul (Tami) and Mark (Stephanie); cherished grandmother of Emily, Ryan, Kyle, and...

Glenn E. Trost

Glenn E. Trost

May 15, 2015

Glenn E. Trost 82, late of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Friday, May 15, 2015. Glenn was born in Joliet to the late Roy A. and Hazel (nee Hoffmeyer) Trost. Beloved husband of Kathryn "Kay" (nee Mancuso); loving father of Elaine (Andrew) Honiotes, Mark (Kris), Charles (Heather), and William (Erin); cherished grandfather of Edward (Jessica) Trost, Lee Trost, Emmet Trost,...

Henry L. Errek

Henry L. Errek

May 15, 2015

Henry L. Errek 89, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, May 15, 2015 at Presence St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee. Henry was born in Joliet to the late Henry and Susie (nee Budzinski) Errek. Beloved husband of Nora L. (nee Madden); loving father of Henry (Susan) Errek and David (Susan) Errek; cherished grandpa of Elizabeth (Matthew) Warren, Kathryn Errek, Kevin Errek...

Norbert C Rak

Norbert C Rak

May 14, 2015

Rak, Norbert C, age 84, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Romanek) , loving father of John (Susan), Robert ( Janet), Luanne (Robert) Trimarco, dear papa of John Paul, Laura, Crystal, Brian, Michael, Phillip, and Amy, cherished great grandpa of 4, dear brother of Kathi (Rudy) Dinnocenzo, the late Reggie, the late Barbara Czachor, fond uncle of many nieces and nephews....