Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Richard M. Matlosz

Richard M. Matlosz

August 6, 2014

Richard M. Matlosz of Frankfort, formerly of Calumet City, Age 70, passed away on August 6th 2014 at Hines VA Hospital with his family by his side after a 14 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Beloved husband of 42 years of Cindy (nee Zakrzewski), loving father of Debbie (Mike) O'Connor, Sue (Don) Kawalski, and "special daughter" Sandra Matlosz, proud papa...

Phyllis J. Finefield

Phyllis J. Finefield

August 5, 2014

Phyllis J. Finefield nee Wiegert Age 91, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Delbert Finefield; loving mother of Roger (Sherry), Tim (Diane), and Dave (Linda) Finefield; also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Gertrude Wiegert, children Janet and Delbert Jr....

Mary M. Doyle

Mary M. Doyle

August 3, 2014

Mary M. Doyle (nee Horan), age 90 of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. She is survived by her loving family; children Mary Beth (John) Kerlin, Robert (Cynthia) Doyle, Kevin Doyle, Stephen (Ann) Doyle, Denise (Allen) Budney and Trish Doyle; siblings Jim (Yoko) Horan and Pat Reitinger; 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces...

Mrs. Geraldine "Geri" Ogorzalek

Mrs. Geraldine "Geri" Ogorzalek

August 2, 2014

Geraldine "Geri" Ogorzalek nee Kieldyk Age 77, a resident of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Joseph Ogorzalek; loving mother of Janet (Jack) Scanlon, Deborah (Joe) Kadich, Thomas (Dottie) Ogorzalek, Sharon (Don) Niven, James (Kristina) Ogorzalek, Eileen (Pat) Esposito, and Sandra (Pat) Quinn; cherished grandmother of...

Helen M. Persin

Helen M. Persin

July 31, 2014

Helen M. Persin (nee Halaburda) age 93, formerly of Euclid, Ohio,and recently of Frankfort, IL and Lemont, IL, resting in the Lord's arms as of Thursday, July 31. Daughter of the late Stanley and the late Magdalene (nee Mazaitis) Halaburda. Devoted wife of the late William F. (Bill) Persin. Loving mother of Cecilia (the late Dennis P. Sr) Murnighan and...

Robert Fruehauf

Robert Fruehauf

July 28, 2014

Robert Fruehauf Age, 77 of Lancaster, PA formerly of the Chicago Area, Passed away, Monday, July 28, 2014. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Tanzillo) Fruehauf; beloved father of Mark Fruehauf and Vickie Fruehauf; dearest brother of the late Rosemarie Gergel; cherished uncle to many nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws. He was a Supervisor at RR Donnelly and Sons. Family will...

Mr. Robert John Willson

Mr. Robert John Willson

July 28, 2014

Robert John Willson Was born and raised in Harvey, IL., on July 14, 1941 and passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Camille nee Starzyk; loving father of Robert Jr. (Monica) Willson and James (Tanya) Willson; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Maddy, Beth, Zach, Jacob, and Kayla; dear brother of Donald (late Judy)...

Stanley J. Kozacek

Stanley J. Kozacek

July 26, 2014

Stanley J. Kozacek 70, of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014 at his home. He was born in Chicago to the late Stanley C. and Victoria (nee Korman) Kozacek. Beloved husband of 45 years of Diane (nee Lunetta); Loving Father of Joseph (the late Natalie) Kozacek, Pam (Rich) Gorczynski and Gina (Jason) Graefen; Cherished Papa of...

Mary M. Cozzi

Mary M. Cozzi

July 26, 2014

MARY M. COZZI (JOHNSON) Age 59 of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, July 26th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Anthony Cozzi, children, Anthony (Tara) Cozzi, Carla Cozzi, Kaitlyn Cozzi, Angela Cozzi, brother, John (Sue) Johnson and grandson Gavin Janeczek. Mary was preceded in death by her parents,...

Joy Susan Noonan

Joy Susan Noonan

July 26, 2014

Joy Susan Noonan nee Sommers age 82, of Mokena formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Saturday morning July 26th peacefully at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights. Joy is survived by her Beloved and Devoted husband John of 62 years. She is the Loving mother of Patricia (Ron) Madaras, Jack (Peggy), the late Timothy, and Tom (Bridget). Dearest Grandma of...

William J Vescovi

William J Vescovi

July 24, 2014

William J. Vescovi 56, a lifelong Lockport resident, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014. Survived by his loving family; his mother Shirley (nee Scherer); his brothers, Robert J. (Mardolyn) Vescovi and James (Diana) Vescovi; his nieces and nephews, Sally Vescovi, Kristen (Doug) Opielinski, Anthony (Gina) Vescovi, Patrick Pelaez, Jacob, Jenna and Jami Vescovi; six great nieces and nephews also survive....

Maureen C. Hochhalter

Maureen C. Hochhalter

July 24, 2014

Maureen C. Hochhalter nee Ryan age 74. Longtime Frankfort resident formerly of Chicago's Roseland area/Holy Rosary Irish Parish. A tax preparation specialist, Maureen was the former owner of the H & R Block Office in Frankfort. Wife for 46 years of the late Lester R. Hochhalter. Mother of Debbi (Donald) Dyer, Pamela (Michael Furdek) Hochhalter, Timothy (Carlene) Hochhalter, and the...

Mrs. Sue Ellen Smith

Mrs. Sue Ellen Smith

July 19, 2014

Sue Ellen Smith nee Spittal Age 73, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 19, 2014. Beloved wife of Don "Smitty" Smith; loving mother of Karl Smith, Paul (Peggy) Smith, Amy (Nathan) Ryan, and Rick Smith (Denise Issert); cherished grandmother of Joshua and Luke Ryan; dear sister of Bruce (Cherie) Spittal, Paul Spittal, and Adaire Hendrickson. Sue was preceded in death...

Herman E. Konow

Herman E. Konow

July 18, 2014

Herman E. Konow Age 70, passed away on, Friday July 18, 2014. Loving husband of Susan (nee Schellhorn); dear son of the late Herman H. and Lila Miller; beloved brother of June (Frank) Siddon, Violet (Ted) Giovanini; late Francis (Doris) Konow and late Arthur (late Donna); dearest son in law of Margot Schellhorn; fond brother in law of Bob and...

Thomas P. Brennan,  Sr.

Thomas P. Brennan, Sr.

July 17, 2014

Thomas P. Brennan, Sr. 76, of New Lenox formerly of Palos Hills and the Mt. Greenwood area , passed away Thursday, July 17, 2014. Loving wife of Judith (nee Sekulski); beloved father of Margo (Earnie) Humes Sr., Thomas (Lisa) Jr., Kelly and James. Dearest brother of the late Jerald and Winifred; cherished grandfather of Earnie (Amanda) Jr., Marla, Markie, Maren...

Todd A. Voigt

Todd A. Voigt

July 17, 2014

Todd A. Voigt, age 46, of Chicago, IL., formerly of Lockport, passed away on July 17, 2014. Beloved son of Jerry and Sally Voigt nee Wallace; loving father of Eli, Alice, and Eden Voigt; dear brother of Michael Voigt and Linnea (Bob) Jamski. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E,....

Edward M. Butler

Edward M. Butler

July 16, 2014

Edward M. Butler 76, late of Lockport, Passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Joliet to the late Edward C. and Ludmilla (nee Papesh) Butler; Beloved husband of Virginia R. (nee Wisniewski); Loving father of Kimberly Nicole (Jeffrey) Neste and Aaron Edward Butler; Cherished Babuck of Riley Neste; Dear brother of William (Joan),...

Mr. Milton Smazik

Mr. Milton Smazik

July 15, 2014

Milton Smazik Age 85, of Homer Glen, formerly of Brookfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. Beloved husband of Laverne A. nee Homolka; loving father of Sheree L. Smazik and Mark M. (Jill A.) Smazik; cherished grandfather of Melanie A. Smazik; dear brother of Joseph Smazik and the late George (Ann-Britt) Smazik; also survived by 2 nephews Kenneth and...

Marilyn A. Pedigo

Marilyn A. Pedigo

July 15, 2014

Marilyn Agnes Pedigo (nee Miller) age 74, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 15, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years David L. Pedigo, her devoted sons Terry (Karen), Tim (Diane) and, Tod (Karen) Pedigo, her adoring grandchildren; Kyle, Quinn(Brittany), David, Kristy, Joe, Mark and Holly Pedigo, her loyal...

Gene J Keegan

Gene J Keegan

July 15, 2014

GENE J. KEEGAN Age 85, of Lockport, formerly of Lemont, passed away on Monday, July 15th, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Gene is survived by his loving family; his wife of 63 years, Thea Keegan (Muehlbauer), children, Patty (Skip) Sharick, Jim (Martha) Keegan, Tom (Gail) Keegan, Deb (Ira Barry) Keegan, Bob (Jennifer) Keegan, Carol (Jim) Dvorchak,...