Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

William W. Stenz

William W. Stenz

April 5, 2015

William W. Stenz 89, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Born in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Dr. William H. and Dorothy (nee Wood) Stenz. Grew up in Fond du Lac, WI. Served in the Army Air Corp during World War II, then attended Ripon College and Michigan State University. In business in Kentland, IN before moving to the...

Lawrence "Larry" L Bokal Sr

Lawrence "Larry" L Bokal Sr

April 2, 2015

LAWRENCE "LARRY" L. BOKAL SR. Age 70 of New Lenox, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, April 2nd 2015. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Maria Bokal (Bonaguro), children, Lawrence L. Bokal Jr., Shellie (Marco) Chambers, grandchildren, Keirsten Plese, Sofia Chambers, Elena Chambers, Luca Chambers, Gianna Chambers, Alexandrea Bokal, niece, Carol Jawor and numerous other nieces,...

Sharon L. Mazurek

Sharon L. Mazurek

April 2, 2015

Sharon L. Mazurek (nee O'Rourke), age 72 of Frankfort formerly of Riverdale, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015. Loving wife of the late Gerald Mazurek; beloved mother of Gregory (Jennifer) Mazurek and Michael Mazurek; dearest sister of Alene (Tim) Sullivan; dear daughter of the late Andrew and Marion (nee Welbourn) O'Rourke; cherished grandmother of Sophia Mazurek and fond aunt...

Mary Ellen Dunford

Mary Ellen Dunford

April 1, 2015

Mary Ellen Dunford (nee McLaughlin), 72, of Orland Park, beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Dunford; loving mother of Susan (Mark) Seper, Lynda (William) Drzyzga and Joseph (Jamie) Dunford; cherished grandmother of Joseph and Kimberly Seper, Edwin and Caitlyn Drzyzga and Sonoma Dunford; dear sister of the late Rosemary ( late Stanley) Anglickis, the late William (Joan) Muszynski, Peter...

Valerie R Korte

Valerie R Korte

April 1, 2015

VALERIE R. KORTE Age 30 of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, April 1st 2015. Valerie is survived by her loving family, parents, Jim & Cindi Sullivan (Rose), children, Alessiea Torres, Adrianna Torres, brother, Kenneth (Angela) Korte, cousins, Jessica (Kevin) Kelderhouse, Ryan Drake, aunt & uncle, Shelly & Robert Drake, niece & nephew, Mikayla Mohr and Logan Korte. Family will receive...

Michael W. Englert

Michael W. Englert

April 1, 2015

Michael W. Englert 47, of New Lenox, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Pamela (nee Lawrence); loving father of Michael (Ashley) Englert and Laura (Mike) Jaskula; cherished Papa of Ryland and Dylan Englert; loving son of Philip and Helen (nee Madden) Englert; dear brother of Michele (Billy) Roche; best friend of Glenn (Karin) Heglund....

Lawrence "Larry" Scapardine

Lawrence "Larry" Scapardine

March 31, 2015

Lawrence H. Scapardine Age 51, of Joliet, IL., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. Beloved fiancé of Doneta Snyder; cherished father of Taryn, Amanda, and Kendall Snyder; dear brother of Evelyn (late Joseph) Mariotto, Megan (Lee) Baxter, Harriet (Ken) Goody, and Madeline (Tony) Perritano; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Larry was preceded in death...

Jozef Bargiel

Jozef Bargiel

March 30, 2015

JOZEF BARGIEL Age 90, of Lockport, passed away Monday, March 30th 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jozef is survived by his loving family, wife, Concetta Bargiel (Buono), children, Maria (Mark) Redlich Sr., Casimiro Bargiel, Richard Bargiel Sr., grandchildren, Richard Bargiel Jr., Michelle (Thomas) Yalovay, Mark Redlich Jr., Benjamin Redlich and great grandson Michael Redlich. Jozef was preceded...

Edward Joseph Johnson

Edward Joseph Johnson

March 29, 2015

Edward Joseph Johnson Age 87, lifelong of Lockport passed away on March 29, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. He is survived by his loving family; daughter Janice (Bill) Gora; brother Richard (Jeanette) Johnson; sister Dorothy ( late Ray) Kline; grandchildren Kelly, Claire and Kevin Gora; nieces and nephews Warren (Helen) Kirk, Robert Kirk, Thomas (Mary) Turner, Nancy...

Candy Gulch

Candy Gulch

March 28, 2015

Candy was born on July 27, 1947, and passed away on March 28, 2015. Candy was a resident of New Lenox, IL.

Kevin J. Anderson

Kevin J. Anderson

March 28, 2015

Kevin J. Anderson Age 59, of Mokena formerly of Frankfort and Dolton, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2015. He is survived by his loving family; wife Jana Anderson (nee Bradley); children Eric Anderson and Justin (Ashleigh) Anderson; mother Helen Anderson (nee Bartmess); brother Craig (Ellen) Anderson; granddaughter Ashleigh Hawkins; nephews Nathan and Colin Townes-Anderson; nieces Breanne and Lauren Bradley;...

Phyllis J. James

Phyllis J. James

March 28, 2015

Phyllis J. James nee Santoro Phyllis J. James (Santoro), 84, of New Lenox, IL (formerly So. Holland, IL), passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside Saturday, March 28, 2015. Phyllis was born on July 24, 1930 in Chicago, IL to Phil and Mabel Santoro. Phyllis leaves her loving daughters Sue James and Cindy James. Her cherished daughter Nancy...

Pauline B. Kirk

Pauline B. Kirk

March 27, 2015

Pauline "Polly" Bernice Bernardi Kirk, died peacefully in her home in New Lenox, Illinois on Friday, March 27, 2015. She had just celebrated her 70th birthday. Polly was born on March 23, 1945 to the late Margaret Ann and Edward Paul Bernardi in Danville, Illinois and resided there into her early adult years. She was a graduate of Schlarman High...

Diane M. Mclaughlin

Diane M. Mclaughlin

March 27, 2015

Diane M. McLaughlin Age 48, of Elwood, IL., passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015. Loving sister of Robert (Janet) McLaughlin, Kathleen (Chuck) Marthaler, Gary (Dana) McLaughlin, Jim (Margaret) McLaughlin, and Gerald McLaughlin; also survived by cherished numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and her beloved dog Bailey. Diane was preceded in death by her parents Robert H. and Loraine M....

Elaine Brolick

Elaine Brolick

March 27, 2015

Elaine Brolick, née Taksas Of New Lenox, went home to be with the Lord on her 82nd birthday, Friday, March 27, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Laddie Brolick. Loving mother of Gerry (Gail) Brolick, John Brolick and Cheryl Boling. Adored grandmother of Jennifer, Kristen (Wayne), Michael, Jason, Ryan, Tom, Jamie, Abberdeen and great grandmother of Lindsey, Ryan, Sean, Kevin...

Janice A. Boubelik

Janice A. Boubelik

March 25, 2015

Janice A. Boubelik, (nee Dailler) Age 66, of Frankfort formerly of Tinley Park and Hazel Crest, passed away Wednesday, March 25h, 2015. Beloved wife of Jeffrey Boubelik; loving mother of Jennifer (Greg) Wilson and Scott (Andrea Jones) Boubelik; dearest daughter of the late John and Ann(nee Kosowski) Dailler; dear sister of Barbara (Jim) Woynerowski; proud grandmother of Keith, Annemarie, Joshua...

Moira T. Downs

Moira T. Downs

March 25, 2015

Moira T. Downs (nee McGuire) Age 75, of Frankfort formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015. She is survived by her loving family; daughter Wendy (Jim) Narel; siblings Bryan McGuire, John McGuire, Desmond (Patricia) McGuire and Margaret Paterson; grandchildren Steven, Ashley, Christopher and Dylan Narel and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...

Liela Hendry

Liela Hendry

March 23, 2015

Liela Hendry nee Ganzel Age 84, of Homer Glen, passed away Monday, March 23rd, 2015 at her home in Homer Glen. Beloved wife of the Charles N. Hendry Jr.; loving mother of Kathy (Ron) Kral, and David (Kelly) Hendry; cherished grandmother of Jim (Amber) Kral, Jeff Hendry, and Matt Hendry; dear sister of Linda (Sam) Teerling; also survived by numerous...

Paul J. Fleck

Paul J. Fleck

March 22, 2015

Paul J. Fleck 64, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2015. Paul was born in Joliet to the late Frank and Annette (nee Kohlhagen) Fleck. Beloved husband of Runi (nee Kreml); loving father of Don (Jennifer), Dan (Kari) and Jon; cherished grandfather of Ryan, Dane, Adena and Sten; dear brother of Frank (Mary Jo) Fleck, Ruth (Ken) Hambleton and...

Mr. Thomas E. Pearce

Mr. Thomas E. Pearce

March 22, 2015

Thomas E. Pearce, passed away on March 22, 2015. Beloved husband of Dorothy; loving father of Carl, Roxie, James, Brenda, Katoka (Ben) Kundert; fond grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 17. Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St., Lockport, IL 60441 on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Funeral service Thursday,...