Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Tracy Lynn Young

Tracy Lynn Young

July 14, 2024

Tracy Lynn Young 47, of New Lenox was born in Evergreen Park, IL to Edward and Kathleen (nee Szczepkowski) Young Sr. and passed away July 14, 2024. Dear sister of Edward (Jennifer) Young Jr. and Thomas (Sonia) Young; fond aunt of Emma, Leah, Kaelyn, Karina, and Isaak. Preceded in death by her grandparents. Arrangements handled by Kurtz Memorial Chapel New...

Debra A. Guerra

Debra A. Guerra

July 13, 2024

Debra A. Guerra 69, was born in Chicago to the late Leonard and Dolores Faifer and passed away July 13, 2024. Loving mother of Lisa Ivens, Megan (Christopher) Humann, and Frank (Tiffany) Guerra; proud gramma of Austin Davis, Tyler Humann, Kaylie Orlowski, Alexander Humann, Savannah Humann, Caleb Cothard, Lucas Humann, Aubrey Scholp, Harper Scholp, and Kinsley Guerra; dear sister of...

Mario Francis DeLuca

Mario Francis DeLuca

July 13, 2024

Mario Francis DeLuca 68, of Oak Forest was born in Chicago to the late Alfred and Olga DeLuca and passed away July 13, 2024. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Kaput) DeLuca; loving father of Nicole (Matthew) Salvador and Mario DeLuca; proud papa of Raymond James Salvador, Carmella Alexis DeLuca, and Anthony Alfred Salvador; dear brother of Alicia DeLuca, Bruno (Carolyn)...

Barbara S. McGill

Barbara S. McGill

July 12, 2024

Age, 83 of Mokena, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 in her home. 

Barbara is survived by children, Denise (John) Clinnin, Mary Beth (Rob) Nylen, Mark (Julie) McGill, Keith (Sandi) McGill, grandchildren, Meghan (Tony) Dawson, Katie (Mike) Fischer, Kelly (Nolan) Witry, Molly (fiancée Jackson Volkening) Clinnin, Jess (Ian) Sayler, Nicholas (Jessie) Nylen, Zachary Nylen, Jacob Nylen, Kennedy (Blake) Dowsett, Madison McGill,...

Eric J. Harkabus

Eric J. Harkabus

July 11, 2024

ERIC J. HARKABUS

Age 40, of Frankfort passed away Thursday, July 11th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Eric is survived by his loving family, parents, Kenneth & Linda Harkabus (Vondra), brother, Brett (Nikki) Harkabus, nephew, Henry Harkabus and numerous aunts, uncle and cousins. 

Eric loved his family; enjoyed playing guitar, movies, home cooked meals and was always willing to help...

Margaret J. Shook

Margaret J. Shook

July 8, 2024

Margaret J. Shook, age 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024 at Alden Estates of Shorewood.

Margaret is survived by her beloved son, Jason (Patty) Shook; granddaughters, Ashley, Katie, and Jenny Shook; and her sister Sarah Childs.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ronald Shook; her parents, Clifford and Katherine Adair; her brother Fred Adair; and her...

Thomas Anthony Siurek

Thomas Anthony Siurek

July 7, 2024

THOMAS ANTHONY SIUREK

On July 7, 2024 Thomas Anthony Siurek 86, passed away in Frankfort, IL. Thomas was born in East Chicago, IN. to Stanley and Celia Siurek on December 27, 1937. He graduated from St. Stanislaus Elementary School and East Chicago Roosevelt High School. He received a football scholarship from Butler University and played for legendary coach Paul “Tony” Hinkle....

Leroy "Roy" Malinowski

Leroy "Roy" Malinowski

July 4, 2024

Leroy “Roy” Malinowski, age 92, late of Orland Park, formerly of South Chicago, passed away July 4, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Patricia “Pat”. Loving father of Eric (Margie) Malinowski, Mary Beth Malinowski, LeAnn (David) Bruce and Lori Ann (Salvador) Arias. Devoted grandfather of Peter (Jackie) Malinowski, Kyle (Rahul) Malinowski, Patricia (Nick) Burch, Benjamin Bruce, Salvador (Lauren) Arias, Alex...

Kenneth S Stachowicz

Kenneth S Stachowicz

July 1, 2024

Kenneth Stachowicz, age 81, passed away on Monday, July 1st, 2024. 

Kenneth is the beloved husband Jeanette (nee Skraba) Stachowicz; cherished father of Bridget (Chris) Cantafio, Richard (Donna) Stachowicz, Roger Stachowicz, and Bernie (Billy) Comeau; loving grandfather to Ali, Aaron, Tylor (John Betsch), Sarah, Joshua, Kylie, Joey, Maggie, Grace, Jack, and Charlotte; great grandfather of Matthew Betsch; and fond uncle to...

Mary Ann Crawford-Guzzi

Mary Ann Crawford-Guzzi

June 30, 2024

Mary Ann Crawford-Guzzi, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 30, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. 

Mary is survived by her beloved children, Anita (Randy) Reiss, Randy (Debbie) Crawford, Bill (Dawn) Crawford, and Mike (Lisa) Crawford; grandchildren, Joel (Dawn Whalen) Sicinski, John (Sarah) Sicinski, Annie (Jeremy) Miech, Kathy (Erich) Hearns, Heidi (Mike) Tovar, Joe (Amanda) Carr, Ryan (Tori)...

Ina L. Eriksen

Ina L. Eriksen

June 29, 2024

Ina Louise Eriksen, aged 80, passed away on June 29, 2024, in Fort Myers, FL. Born on August 2, 1943, Ina dedicated 31 years of service to Elgin Joliet & Eastern Railway before retiring. She lived in both Joliet and New Lenox prior to relocating to The Villages, Florida. She was a proud alumna of Joliet Township High School and...

Charlotte R. Anderson

Charlotte R. Anderson

June 29, 2024

Charlotte Ruth Anderson (nee Ediger)

Age 85 of Watertown, SD and Homer Glen, IL passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL surrounded by her loving family. Charlotte was born in Spencer, SD to the late Robert and Edith (nee Stanton) Ediger. Beloved wife of the late Merrill E. Anderson; loving mother of Brenda (Perry) Krestel, John Anderson,...

Thomas F. Sievert

Thomas F. Sievert

June 26, 2024

Thomas F. Sievert

Age 53, a lifelong resident New Lenox, IL went home to be with the Lord, while surround by his loving family, on June 26, 2024. Tom was born in Joliet to the late Beverly M. (nee Schroeder) Sievert. Beloved husband of Vicki (nee Nothof) Sievert; loving father of Michael (Victoria) Sasser and Zachary Sasser; dear brother of Steve...

Dawn M. Shields

Dawn M. Shields

June 26, 2024

Age 63, of Frankfort passed away Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 at her home in Frankfort. 

Dawn is survived by her loving family, the love of her life, Paul DiCosola, mother, Leigh Shields (Callahan), siblings, Suzanne (Shaun) Reynolds, Michael (Carole) Shields, surrogate mom & aunt of Daniel (Sandy) Mason, Julie (Glen Pahnke) Mason, Michael Mason, additional niece and nephew, Jordan Shields, Tiffany...

Patricia J. Loar

Patricia J. Loar

June 26, 2024

Patricia Jean Loar, passed away peacefully, on June 26, 2024, at The Cottages of New Lenox with her loving daughters by her side. She was born September 19, 1941, to Joseph and Augusta (nee Geotz) Posthuma in Evergreen Park, IL. Loving survivors include her six daughters Paula (Michael) Kantor, Patricia (Robert) Tures, Mary Otis, Kelly (Dennis) Jadin, Christy (Leon) Baine,...

David Edward Hunt

David Edward Hunt

June 25, 2024

David E. Hunt 48, of New Lenox was born in Hinsdale to the late James G. Hunt and Janet (nee Schapen) Howell and passed away June 25, 2024. Beloved husband of 26 years to Kelly (nee Jensen) Hunt; loving father of Sofia Hunt and Anthony Hunt; dear brother of Brian Hunt, and Jeffrey (Christie) Hunt; son in law to the...

Raymond E. Rossi

Raymond E. Rossi

June 25, 2024

RAYMOND E. ROSSI

Age 70, of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

Ray is survived by his loving family, mother, Elsie Rossi (Nardoni), children, Amanda (Michael) Marshall, Brandon (Kristin) Rossi, Carmen Rossi, Drake Rossi, siblings, Joseph (Eileen) Rossi, AJ (Missy) Rossi, grandchildren, Brock Marshall, Chase Marshall, Gianna Marshall, Gage Marshall, Miabella Marshall, Madeline Rossi,...

Carol Elaine Bergeron

Carol Elaine Bergeron

June 22, 2024

Carol Murray Bergeron, age 79, began her peaceful journey to her heavenly life on Saturday, June 22, 2024. She was loved and will be missed dearly by her family and friends.

Carol was born in Santa Ana, California to the late Fenton and Bonnie Murray. Carol was reunited with the love of her life, her devoted husband of 52 years, the...

William M. Hogan

William M. Hogan

June 22, 2024

Bill (Hoages) Hogan, 64, Lombard, Il passed away suddenly on June 22, 2024. Bill was born May 15,1960 to Leo and Irene (Busch) Hogan and grew up in a loving, yet chaotic household in Riverdale Il. After graduating from Thornton High School in 1978, he went on to work in the Printing Industry until he retired. 

Bill met the love of...

Virginia Marie Saunoras

Virginia Marie Saunoras

June 21, 2024

Services for Virginia will begin on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 with a visitation being held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Franics Road in New Lenox from 4pm-8pm. Services will continue the following day, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 with chapel prayers at the funeral home at 9:30am and a Mass of Christian Burial being held at St. Jude Catholic Church,...