Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Dolores V. Faifer

Dolores V. Faifer

September 13, 2014

Dolores Vivian Faifer (nee Suchoski) 83, of Monticello, IN, formerly of Tinley Park, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014. Dolores was born in Chicago, IL to the late Edward and Olga (nee Was) Suchoski. Beloved wife of Leonard E. Faifer; Loving mother of Susan (Terrence) Hartford, Christine Crosby, Deborah Guerra, Judy (Larry) Sands, Laurie (Tom) Chakonas, and Joseph (Erika) Faifer....

Melvin S. Oard,  Jr.

Melvin S. Oard, Jr.

September 13, 2014

Melvin S. Oard Jr. Age 70, of New Lenox, IL passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2014. Loving father of Joalice (Scott) Ryan and the late Thomas Oard; cherished grandfather of Jack and Samantha; also survived by Carol Oard. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin S. Oard Sr. and Stella nee Prajzner. Melvin was a retired Industrial...

Jacqueline Lois Rath

Jacqueline Lois Rath

September 11, 2014

Jacqueline L. Rath (nee Harmatys), age 88 of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2014. Loving wife of the late Louis Rath; beloved mother of John (Mara) Rath, Arthur (Neva) Rath and Judy (Jim) Landefeld; dear daughter of the late Raymond and Marian (nee Escher) Harmatys; cherished grandmother of Jeffery(Heather) Rath, Andrew (Pamela) Rath, Daniel (Nicole)...

Deborah Lynn Cowgur

Deborah Lynn Cowgur

September 11, 2014

Deborah Lynn Cowgur, age 58 of Crete formely of Monee, Frankfort and Orland Park, passed away at home peacefully on Thursday, September 11, 2014 will her family by her side. She is survived by her loving family; husband Kendall Cowgur; children Tommy (Dawn) Krepton and Eric (Samantha) Krepton; mother Violet Wagner; birth father Don (Dell) Changnon; siblings Donna (Mike) Cain,...

Oma L. Rajala

Oma L. Rajala

September 9, 2014

Oma L. Rajala nee Barnes Age 93, of Lockport passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Alfred "Oli" Rajala; loving mother of Susan (Richard) Semrov, David (Jill) Rajala, and Lee Rajala; cherished grandmother of Janice (Ken) Bohac, Alan Grady, Jill (John) Batusich, Paul (Rachel) Rajala, and Matthew (Erin) Rajala; and great-grandmother of Shawn, Brendan, &...

Mr. Donald W. Boland

Mr. Donald W. Boland

September 9, 2014

Donald W. Boland Age 86, of Lockport; formerly of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Maxine nee Sarris; loving father of Harold, Gregory, Paul, Elizabeth (Joe) Stratta, and Dr. Helen (Kevin) Kuehlman; cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 2; dear brother of Arlene (Kenneth) Brown and Charlotte (Bob) Weick. Also survived by...

Thomas R. George

Thomas R. George

September 8, 2014

Thomas R. George 50, of Braceville, passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Tom was employed by Kaluzny Bros. Inc. He is survived by his loving family; his wife Wendy (nee Crawford); children, Niki (Ryan) Micheletto, Amanda (Glen) Reyelts, Heather (T.J.) Henderson, Sara George and Tommy George;...

Joann J Bebar

Joann J Bebar

September 8, 2014

JOANN J. BEBAR (BALDIGO) Age 84, of Lockport went home to the Lord with her loving family by her side Monday, September 8th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Joann is survived by her loving family, children, Jean (Rick) Barr, Barbara (Gary) Behrens, Robert (Rhonda) Bebar, Michael (Sandy) Bebar, Susan (David) Craig, Jane (Greg) Cosme, sisters in-law, Jean...

Mr. Donald C. Riemer

Mr. Donald C. Riemer

September 8, 2014

Donald C. Riemer 80, of New Lenox passed away Monday, September 8, 2014 at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Donald was born in Joliet to the late August and Elda (nee Collmer) Riemer. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Richie); Loving father of Michael Riemer, Terry (Elizabeth) Riemer and Donna Riemer; Loving grandfather of Michael Jr. (Jen) Riemer, Shannon (Shannon)...

Cheryl L Czuchra

Cheryl L Czuchra

September 4, 2014

CHERYL L. CZUCHRA (REH) Age 60, of Lockport, passed away Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Cheryl is survived by her loving family, children, Sara Malecki, Jason Meiers, siblings, Rosemary (Robert) Thompson, Colleen (Patrick) Costello, Gayle (Joseph) Grozik, Eileen (James) Ware, grandchildren, Brady Malecki, Liam Kantor and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Cheryl was...

Herbert "Herb" Allison Beguin

Herbert "Herb" Allison Beguin

September 3, 2014

HERBERT "HERB" ALLISON BEGUIN, 90, passed away Wednesday, September 3 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Herb was born on June 30, 1924 in Ottawa, Illinois where he grew up along with his sister Marge. He was a guard on the Ottawa Pirates football team and earned the rank of Major in the school's ROTC program. After graduation he...

Patricia L. Stopka

Patricia L. Stopka

September 3, 2014

Patricia L. Stopka (nee Lundgren) Age 78 of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014. Loving wife of Ronald G. Stopka Sr.; beloved mother of Kimberly A. (Peter) Rogers and Ronald G. Stopka Jr.; dearest daughter of the late Elmer and Elenore Lundgren; fond sister of Alan (late Gloria) Lundgren and proud grandmother of Bryan and Lindsay Stopka and several...

Michael J. Gritsuk

Michael J. Gritsuk

September 3, 2014

Michael J. Gritsuk 32, of Worth, passed away Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at University of Chicago Medical Center. Michael was born in Palos Heights to John J. and the late Linda (nee Budnick) Gritsuk. He is survived by his father John; his brother John (Katherine) Gritsuk; his sister Ashley Gritsuk; maternal grandmother Patricia Budnick; aunts and uncles Phil and Michelle...

Edward  Sr. Navarrete

Edward Sr. Navarrete

September 2, 2014

Edward Navarrete Sr Age 87 of Elwood formerly of Pleasanton, Texas, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Loving husband of Joan (nee Haase); beloved father of Edward (MaryLou) Jr., Karl, Dawn Veverka, Gerry (Therese) and Heidi (Richard) Klein; dearest son of the late Augistin and Lena (nee Elizond); fond brother of Stella (Jacob) Keller, late Sylvia (Raymond) Sreniawski, Yolanda (late...

Raymond E Sims

Raymond E Sims

September 2, 2014

RAYMOND E. SIMS Age 58, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, September 2nd, 2014 Raymond is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia Sims (Harris), father, Edgar Sims, stepfather, Larry Nichols, siblings, Joy (Dan) Haddix, Gordon Sims, Clayton (Lucia) Sims, Ronald (Donna) Sims, mother in-law, Catherine Harris, brother in-law, Charles (Sylvia) Harris, sisters in-law, Catherine Harris, Susan Straub, Pamela Sims and...

Ashley Nicole Ryan

Ashley Nicole Ryan

September 1, 2014

Ashley Nicole Ryan 25, of Homer Glen, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014 at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Ashley was born in Joliet to Joseph P. and the late Jennifer C. (nee Urba) Ryan. She is survived by her father Joseph; her brother Joe Ryan; step grandfather Robert Gryczewski; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear friends. She...

John W Blank

John W Blank

August 31, 2014

JOHN W. BLANK Age 59 of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, August 31st, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice home in Joliet. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Carol Blank (Tenta), parents, Donald & Mary Jane Blank (Wright), son, Robert Blank, step-children, Daniel Schramm, Robert (Stevi) Schramm, Lisa Petersen, siblings, Jim (Kathleen) Blank, Nancy Morrill, Dave (Sandy) Blank,...

Mr. Harry C. Casagrande

Mr. Harry C. Casagrande

August 30, 2014

Harry C. Casagrande Passed away peacefully on August 30, 2014 in Joliet, IL at the age of 81. Harry is survived by his loving wife Ruth nee Stone; children Chuck (Annette), Mike (Suzanne), Harry (Cindy), Joe (Rhonda), and Don (Dee Dee); his siblings Jim (Patricia "Cookie"), Bob (Kathleen), and Judy (Mark) Fehrenbacher; and 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was...

Harold G. Krone

Harold G. Krone

August 29, 2014

Harold G. Krone, age 94 of Frankfort passed away August, 29, 2014. Loving Husband of the late Margaret Krone; beloved father of Ellen (Bob Krueger) Allen, Paul (Christine) Krone and George (Sandy) Krone; dearest brother of Clifford (Louise) Krone and the late Dorothy Krone; dear son of the late Henry and Margaret (nee Bee) Krone and proud grandfather of 9...

Joan J. Russell

Joan J. Russell

August 28, 2014

Joan J. Russell, age 68 of Mokena, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014. She is survived by her loving son Eric Russell and was preceded in death by her husband Warner Russell. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423 from 9:00AM until 11:00AM leaving for Holy...