Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Rita M. Jostes

Rita M. Jostes

April 24, 2014

RITA M. JOSTES (O'BRIEN) Age 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 24th, 2014 at home. She was born in Chicago on July 24th, 1914 to Terrence and Catherine (Fogarty) O'Brien. She graduated from Mercy High School and business college. Rita married Lawrence Jostes on February 15th, 1941 in Chicago and over the years they resided in Cedar Lake, Indiana,...

Patricia Suzanne Seibert

Patricia Suzanne Seibert

April 24, 2014

Patricia Suzanne Seibert, age 87 of New Lenox formerly of Homewood passed away April 24, 2014. Loving wife of Jack Seibert; beloved mother of Tom (Carole) Seibert and John (Joy) Seibert; cherished grandmother of Jason, Jana, Christopher, Nicholas, Samuel, Emily, Joseph and Abigail; proud great grandmother of Rose, Gabriel, Violet, Gavin, Eadric, Sarah, Shane and Blake;dearest daughter of the late...

Mr. Lester J. Larson

Mr. Lester J. Larson

April 22, 2014

Lester J. Larson Age 93, lifelong resident of Lockport, IL., passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in Joliet. Beloved husband of the late Rose nee Samuelson; loving father of Lester C. (Deanie) Larson, Kenneth W. (late Peggy) Larson, Ricky C. (Sandy) Larson, Cheryl Lyn (late Geno) Fritzo and Randy J. Larson; cherished grandfather of 14, great-grandfather of 11, and...

Mr. Bernard "Bernie" Olszewski

Mr. Bernard "Bernie" Olszewski

April 21, 2014

Bernard F. Olszewski Bernard "Bernie" F. Olszewski, age 75 of New Lenox, IL passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. Beloved brother of Ronald (Judith) Olszewski, Maryann (Arthur) Kieldyk, and the late James D. Olszewski; loving uncle of Jill Delie, late Alan Olszewski, and Paula Gordon; and cherished great-uncle of Monica, Drake, Molly, and Jack. Bernie was preceded in death by...

Olivia L. Kresach

Olivia L. Kresach

April 19, 2014

OLIVIA L. KRESACH Age 22 of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, April 19th, 2014 at her home in Frankfort. Olivia is survived by her loving parents, Dan & Meg Kresach (Grossnickle), cherished niece of Joe (Lori) Kresach, Judy (Tom) Galligan, Reid (Cameron) Grossnickle, Suzanne Robinson, Steve (Ann) Grossnickle, Lynne (Sam Bernner) Crane, dear cousin of Caitlin, Matthew, Michael, Max, Zach and...

Warren "Newt" W. White

Warren "Newt" W. White

April 17, 2014

WARREN "NEWT" W. WHITE Age 80, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, April 17th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Warren is survived by his loving family, wife, Rita White (Wright), son, Les (Kris) White, grandchildren, Bryan (Autumn Schultz) White, Rhiannon (Tyler) Keith and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Warren was preceded in death by his parents, Wrey...

Hedrick E. Partee

Hedrick E. Partee

April 16, 2014

Hedrick E. Partee, age 62 of Frankfort formerly of Chicago. passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014, Loving husband of Louise (nee Booker) Partee; beloved father of Patrick and Eric Partee; dearest brother of Fred (Louise) Thomas, Eddie (Alice) Thomas, Twella (Johnny) Banks, Michelle Partee and the late Carlos and Audry Partee and the late Rosie Banks; proud uncle Darryl (Phaylor)Thomas;...

Mr. Tally G. Giacone

Mr. Tally G. Giacone

April 13, 2014

Tally Giacone Tally George Giacone, age 88, resident of New Lenox, IL passed away on April 13, 2014. Beloved husband of Angeline (Angie) nee Sbarra. Loving father of Natalie (Michael) Lenz. Proud grandfather of Jeffrey, Christopher, Steven and Matthew. Devoted son born in Chicago, Illinois to his late parents Baldasso (Ben) Giacone and Grazia (Grace) Fazio. Also survived by his...

Darrel E. Gillispie,  Sr.

Darrel E. Gillispie, Sr.

April 12, 2014

DARREL E. GILLISPIE, SR. Age 73, of Streator, formerly of the Lockport area passed away on Saturday, April 12th, 2014 at St. Mary's Hospital in Streator. Darrel is survived by his loving family, children, Darrel (Sharon) Gillispie, Jr., Debbie (Gustavo) Alegre, Tina Lechuga, David Gillispie, Donna Gillispie, siblings, Olive Smith, Calvin Gillispie, grandchildren, Tyler Gillispie, Christina Lechuga, Matthew (Samantha) Wooton,...

Annie Lou Hurd

Annie Lou Hurd

April 12, 2014

Annie Lou Hurd, age 66 of Thawville IL formerly of Oak Lawn, Mokena and Chicago passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014. Loving wife of Claude Hurd, beloved mother of Tina (Paul) Stefanich, James Hurd and June (Steven) Suarez, dearest sister of Ray Potter, Chuck (Lil) Potter and Curtis Potter; cherished grandmother of Brittany, Travis, Timothy, Steven and Alysen; proud great...

Jo Ann Herrick

Jo Ann Herrick

April 12, 2014

Jo Ann Herrick, age 66 of Frankfort formerly of Country Club Hills passed away Saturday April 12, 2014, Loving wife of Robert Herrick; beloved mother of Edward Hoffman, Suzanne Hoffman and the late Todd Hoffman; dearest step mother of Elizabeth, David, Arthur, Deborah, Ann and Cynthia; fond sister of Susan Mentley; cherished grandmother of 3; proud step grandmother of 27...

Patricia A. Clausen

Patricia A. Clausen

April 11, 2014

Patricia A. Clausen (nee Hallin) 76, late of Tinley Park, passed away Friday, April 11, 2014. Patricia was born in Chicago to the late Leonard and Anna (nee Edikauskas) Hallin. Beloved wife of the late Edward O. Clausen; Loving mother of Kathy (Kenny) Clausen-Connolly; Cherished grama of Kenny Connolly; Dear sister of Leonard Hallin, Rosemary Urbancik and the late Elizabeth...

Mr. Gerald Jerry Capp

Mr. Gerald Jerry Capp

April 10, 2014

Gerald "Jerry" Capp Age 70, of Mokena, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Beloved husband of Deanna nee Kniffin; loving father of Allen (Rebecca) Capp and Lisa Capp; cherished grandfather of Greyson; dear brother-in-law of Stanley Piotrowski. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Gertrude Capp and his sisters Trudy Hefley and Janice...

Daniel Lee

Daniel Lee

April 10, 2014

Daniel Lee Age 62, of Seminole, Florida, formerly of Frankfort Square and Mobile, Alabama, passed away April 10, 2014. Loving husband of Angeline Schmitz Lee, beloved father of James C. (Tami) Brantley, Christy Ann (Thomas) Powers, Catherine E. Lee, and Phillip D. Lee; dearest brother of Deborah and Bonnie Lee; proud grandfather of Summer and Deklin Brantley; Ashley, Lily, and...

Barbara Ruth Beshansky

Barbara Ruth Beshansky

April 9, 2014

Barbara R. Beshansky (nee Katler), age 83 of Park Forest passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Loving wife of Albert Beshansky; beloved mother of Alan (Judie) Beshansky, Toby (Steven) Skonecke and Barry Beshansky; dearest daughter of the late David and Sarah (nee Shapiro) Katler; fond sister of Rosayln Kritzman and the late Bernice Berger; cherished grandmother of Amiee, Joshua,...

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Koscinski

Mr. Ronald "Ronnie" Koscinski

April 7, 2014

RONALD "RONNIE" S. KOSCINSKI Age 67 of Mokena, formerly of Homer Glen, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2014. Beloved husband of Cookie nee Irene Cooper; loving father of Cheryl Ann Koscinski, Christopher (Kelly) Koscinski, and Jennifer (Jeff) Toller; cherished grandfather of Matthew, Anthony, Faith, Connor, Tyler, Alyssa, Jessica, and Rachel; dear brother of Cynthia (Joe) Keeney and Greg (Barb)...

Kenneth M Stephens,  Sr.

Kenneth M Stephens, Sr.

April 6, 2014

KENNETH M. STEPHENS, SR. Age 70 of Godley, passed away Sunday, April 6th, 2014 at Edward Hines VA Hospital in Hines, IL. Kenneth is survived by his loving family, his wife, Joyce Stephens (McDonough), children, Russell Stephens, Donna (Ron) Carter, Kenneth Stephens, Jr., Susan (James) Johnson, Kevin (Vanessa) Stephens, siblings, Elizabeth Ernst, Patricia (Leo) Kelly, nine grandchildren and nine great...

Charlotte E. Dobrovich

Charlotte E. Dobrovich

April 2, 2014

Charlotte E. Dobrovich (nee Mayfield) Age 96, of Frankfort, formerly of Hazel Crest passed away April 2, 2014. Loving wife of James Dobrovich; beloved mother of Janet (Ron Tucker) McDuffie, Richard (Donna) Dobrovich; Judy Selby and Nancy (Brian) Mahoney; dearest grandmother of Alan and Lindsay McDuffie, Jeffrey (Rebecca) and David Selby, Michael (Sarah), Matthew and Meagan Mahoney; proud great grandmother...

Raymond O. Seeley

Raymond O. Seeley

April 2, 2014

Raymond O. Seeley 88, late of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at his home. He was born in Joliet to the late Martin J. and Gertrude (nee Klingloff) Seeley. Survived by his loving family; his Beloved wife of 60 years, Joan (nee Glavan); his loving daughters, "his girls", Julia (Russell) Leehaug, Kris (Mark) Trost and Gina Marietti;...

Lois H. Flanagan

Lois H. Flanagan

April 1, 2014

Lois H. Flanagan (nee Howe) Age 89, formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital, Chicago. Lois was born in Chicago to the late George and H. Florence (nee Kennedy) Howe. Loving mother of Maureen (Greg) Broderick, Colleen Flanagan, Martin III (Karla), Thomas (Patti), and Daniel (Ronna); cherished grandmother of Patrick (Elisabeth),...