Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

David H Bragdon

David H Bragdon

November 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

November 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

November 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.

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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.

November 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...

Lucille A. Mora

Lucille A. Mora

November 4, 2014

Lucille "Lucy" A. Mora (nee Degner) 71, of Frankfort, formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away November 4, 2014. Beloved wife of Richard Mora; loving mother of Lynn Mora, Theodore(Colleen) Mora and Richard (Theresa) Mora ; dearest sister of Bill (Dorothy) Degner, Ronald (Char) Degner, the late Donald Degner, the late Louis Hayes, the late Lorraine Townsend and the late Loretta...

Larry A. Cooper

Larry A. Cooper

November 2, 2014

Larry A. Cooper Of New Lenox, IL., was born on February 9th, 1965, and passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 2nd, 2014 at the age of 49. Beloved husband of Susan Cooper nee Hoffmann; treasured "Dog" Dad of Charley, Lily, and Bertie; loving son of Donald (Judy) Cooper and Carol Linse, and Don Linse; dear son-in-law of Estelle Hoffmann; cherished...

Thomas J. Secor

Thomas J. Secor

November 1, 2014

THOMAS J. SECOR Age 67, of Joliet, passed away Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, after a lengthy illness. Thomas is survived by his loving family, brother, Mark (Felicia Elias) Secor, nephew, Gregory (Heather) Secor, niece, Michelle (Matt) Herring, great nephew, Trevor Alexander Secor and his church family at St. John the Evangelist...