Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Richard S. Paull

Richard S. Paull

October 1, 2014

Richard S. Paull Age 88 of Chicago passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Julie Lutkevich; loving father of Linda (Larry) Danielczyk; dearest grandfather of Melissa (Kyle) Gauby and Jeffrey Danielczyk; cherished great grandfather of Owen Gauby. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Italy during WWII and a member of Darius-Girenas...

Laura S. Anderson

Laura S. Anderson

September 30, 2014

LAURA S. ANDERSON (BACHMANN) Laura S. Anderson, nee Bachmann, born February 18, 1918, died comfortably on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at Joliet Area Community Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Eugene Burch Anderson; her parents, Ernst and Marie Bachmann; a brother, Paul Bachmann; two sisters, Hulda McGuire and Emma Engimann. She is survived by...

Nicholas  Jr. Fisher

Nicholas Jr. Fisher

September 29, 2014

Nicholas "Nick" Fisher, age 88 of Frankfort, IL. Loving husband of the late Cornelia (nee Pronk) for 59 years. Loving father of Linda (Bruce) Ryzewicz, Randy (Phyllis), Alan (Debbie), Candy (Peter) DeBartolo; dear grandfather to Rod (Terry) Strickland, Brenda (Matt) Daams, Brandon (Bethany), Alicia (Michael) Holland, Morgan (Robbie) Harling, McKea (Josh) Jones, Nicole, Rebecca (Jake) Oakes; dearest great-grandfather of Brittany,...

Mr. Clarence Anthony Siano,  Jr.

Mr. Clarence Anthony Siano, Jr.

September 29, 2014

Clarence Anthony Siano Jr. Age 69 of Frankfort, IL., passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. Beloved husband of Carol nee Meyer; loving father of Mark Siano, Lieta (Jason) Boller, and Paul (Elysa) Siano; and step-father of Christian (Jessica) Hutson, Garrett Hutson, and Todd Benline; treasured step-grandfather of Alex and Braeden Hutson; dear brother of Cheri Paukstis, Wayne Siano, and...

Marjorie R Anderson

Marjorie R Anderson

September 29, 2014

MARJORIE R. ANDERSON (FOSTER) Age 95, of Joliet, passed away Monday, September 29th, 2014 at Sunny Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet. Marjorie is survived by her loving family, children, Jack (Janice) Anderson, Jim (Lori) Anderson, Jerry (Beverlee) Anderson, grandchildren, Sara (Karl) Schmitt, Janice (Brad) Carpentier, David (Nicki) Anderson, Kathy (Bill) Lindemann, Donald (Shannon) Anderson, Joette Linton, granddaughter in...

Eleanor A. Rego

Eleanor A. Rego

September 29, 2014

ELEANOR A. REGO (STYTZ) Age 84, of Lockport, passed away Monday, September 29th, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. Eleanor is survived by her loving family, children, James Rego, Ronald (Rita) Rego, Kenneth (Julie) Rego, siblings, Julie (Robert) Solley, Tony Stytz, sister-in-law, Evelyn Vercellotti, grandchildren, Laura Rego, Thomas Rego, Daniel Rego, Jennifer Rego and numerous nieces,...

Kenneth Eugene Clark

Kenneth Eugene Clark

September 27, 2014

Kenneth Eugene Clark Age 93, of Lockport passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Loving husband of the late Lola (nee Lloyd) Clark; beloved father of Donald (Terri) Clark, Dale (Cheryl) Clark and Gary (Denise) Clark; dearest son of the late Clarence and Olive Clark Sr.; dear brother of Virginia (late Raymond) Henderson, late Myron (Joy) Clark, late Clarence (late...

June I. Liebrecht

June I. Liebrecht

September 25, 2014

JUNE I. LIEBRECHT (TRAUTMANN) Age 88, of Shorewood passed away, Thursday, September 25th, 2014 at The Timbers of Shorewood. June is survived by her loving family, children, Valdeane Flanagan (Kenneth) Markel, Robert (Luanne) Stewart, Jacqueline Stewart (Hans) Kollinger, Sarah Stewart (James) Cunningham, 13 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. June was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin & Kathleen Trautmann...

Donald J. Dehnert

Donald J. Dehnert

September 24, 2014

DEHNERT, DONALD J. Don Dehnert, age 77, beloved husband of Linda nee Wojtanowski, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Don is survived by his five children, Patty Hileman, Mike (Cindy) Dehnert, Lorraine (Vince) Frammartino, Cheryl (David) Louttit and Mark (Lori) Dehnert, as well as step-children, Lisa (Brent) Estes and Rob (Julia) Labuda. Dear grandfather of Gayle, Natasha, Kristina, Ashley,...

Linda L. Beekman

Linda L. Beekman

September 23, 2014

Linda L. Beekman (nee Mayerhofer) age 66, of Tinley Park formerly from Oak Lawn, passed away at home peacefully on September 23, 2014 with her family by her side. Loving wife of Robert J. Beekman Sr.; beloved mother of Robert (Susan) Beekman Jr., Sheryl (Larry) Sedlack, Sheila (Todd) Boender and Cynthia (Jeffrey) Beekman-Bohrer; dearest sister of Jim ( Jeannie) Mayehofer...

Mr. James S. Durkin

Mr. James S. Durkin

September 23, 2014

James S. Durkin Age 90, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2014. Beloved husband of Nancy nee Kweiser; loving father of Sharon Sears, James (Evelyn) Durkin, Renee Boozer; and step-father of Charles Garbin, Michael (Amanda) Garbin, Samuel Garbin, and Nathaniel Garbin; cherished grandfather of 10, great-grandfather of 16, and great-great grandfather of 9; dear brother of Robert...

Pamra A. Erikson

Pamra A. Erikson

September 22, 2014

Pamra A. Erikson nee Lange Age 73of Monee, formerly of Homewood, passed away Monday, September 22, 2014. Loving mother of Craig (Elizabeth) Erikson and Tammy (Jim Sr.) Bonfitto; cherished grandmother of Tait, Holt, Jim Jr., Jarret, Lauren, Jordon, and Allie. Pamra was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Maxine Lange nee Hill, one brother John (Diane) Lange, and...

Mrs. Diana F. Airoldi

Mrs. Diana F. Airoldi

September 22, 2014

Diana F. Airoldi nee Buck Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014. Beloved wife of John Airoldi; loving mother of Joanna Airoldi and Carol Cupp; cherished grandmother of John (Sarah) Cupp; and great-grandmother of Rylan, Kayla, and Rebecca Cupp; dear sister-in-law of Patricia Buck and Linda (Thomas) Adelmann; and aunt to Kathleen (Scott) Parzych; and...

Patrick T. Ortiz

Patrick T. Ortiz

September 21, 2014

Patrick Thomas Ortiz Age 34, late of Channahon formerly of New Lenox, passed away suddenly, September 21, 2014. He is survived by his loving family; his mother Margaret (nee Mahoney); siblings Colleen (Tony) Krueger, Kelly (Joe) Pierce, Jim Ortiz and Tim Ortiz; nieces and nephews Anthony, Kelly, Ruben and Elizabeth Krueger, Liam, Kelsey and Brayden Pierce. He was preceded in...

Irene M. Kovar

Irene M. Kovar

September 20, 2014

IRENE M. KOVAR (VACLAVIK) Age 90 of Plainfield, formerly of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at Villa Franciscan in Joliet. Irene is survived by her loving family, children, Dana (Richard) Olszta, Frank J. (Lisa) Kovar and granddaughter Rosalinda Olszta. Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril & Theresa Vaclavik (Hajek), husband, Frank R. Kovar and brother,...

H.J. "Bud"  Jr. Martin

H.J. "Bud" Jr. Martin

September 18, 2014

H.J. "BUD" MARTIN, JR. Age 77, of Cape Coral, Florida, formerly of Homer Glen, Illinois, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, September 18, 2014, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Loving Husband of 54 years to Constance "Angie" Martin (nee Metropulos), beloved father of Karen (Mike) Newton, Maureen Martin Dickinson, Debbie (Roy) Bullard,...

Gloria O. Richmond

Gloria O. Richmond

September 16, 2014

Gloria O. Richmond, Age 83, of Mokena formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Loving wife of Walter Richmond; beloved mother of Jim (Nancy) Richmond, Jeanne (Tom) Ruble and Joseph (Diane) Richmond; dearest grandmother of Kyle, Brooke, Zachary and Abigail Richmond, Matthew, Victoria, late Shannon and Bryon Ruble; proud great grandmother of Arianna; cherished sister in...

Mr. Ellis Jim Johnson

Mr. Ellis Jim Johnson

September 16, 2014

Ellis M. "Jim" Johnson Age 81, of Lockport passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Beloved companion of Laura Wagner, and his "Baby Doll" corgi, Bella; dear father of Sandra (John) Arbisi; loving uncle of Gloria Evenson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ellis and Gertrude nee Sandberg; and 1 sister Margaret (late Oscar) Evenson. Jim was a...

Megan Elizabeth Darling

Megan Elizabeth Darling

September 15, 2014

Megan Elizabeth Darling, 29, of New Boston, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born January 5, 1985 in Joliet, Illinois, a daughter of Carl Francis and Leona Elizabeth "Betsy" Evans Darling of Wheelersburg. Megan was a 2003 graduate of Wheelersburg High School and attended Shawnee State University majoring in Natural Science. She...

Joseph Gombosi

Joseph Gombosi

September 15, 2014

JOSEPH GOMBOSI Age 85, of Joliet passed away, Monday, September 15th, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Joseph is survived by his loving family, wife, Margaret "Peg" Gombosi (Toovey), children, Joseph (Jane) Gombosi, Barbara (William ) Albert, Michael (Tammy) Gombosi, Thomas Gombosi, Karen Gombosi, eleven grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded...