Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Gloria M. Szablewski

Gloria M. Szablewski

Mar 12, 2014

Gloria M. Szablewski (nee Allain) A resident Mokena passed away peacefully on March 12, 2014 at home with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving family; children Linda (William) Sullivan, Darlene (John) Yack, Frank (Patricia) Szablewski, Candice (William) Teske, Greg (Wendi) Szablweski; daughter-in-law Rose Szablewski; sister Lorraine Overend; grandchildren Keith (Michelle) Sullivan, Chris (Sandy) Sullivan, Nicholas...

Howard J. Piecuch

Howard J. Piecuch

Mar 12, 2014

Howard J. "Howie" "Butch" Piecuch 71, late of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. He was born in Chicago to LaVerne (nee Muhs) and the late John T. Piecuch. Beloved husband of 50 years of Laneta (nee Sanders); Loving father of Lorine (Andrew) Hanser and Sheri (Steven) Vyfvinkel; Dear brother of...

Jessica R Morgan

Jessica R Morgan

Mar 12, 2014

JESSICA R. MORGAN Age 22 of Lockport, passed away, Wednesday, March 12, 2014 in Lockport. Jessy is survived by her loving family, parents, Joseph & Shirley A. Morgan (Kerley), maternal grandmother, Shirley M. Kerley, siblings, Holly Morgan, Stephen (Dawn) Morgan, Courtney (Robert) Westmoreland, Caitlyn Morgan, Samantha Morgan, Brian Morgan, Melissa (Nick) Beltrame, Dakota Morgan, Abigail Morgan, special friend, Justas Jakubonis,...

Mary A. Pochordo

Mary A. Pochordo

Mar 10, 2014

Mary A. Pochordo (nee Manyek) 42, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. Survived by her loving family; her husband, Michael; her son, Tyler; her mother, Kathleen Manyek; a brother, Peter (Kim) Maynek; three nephews, Tom, Chris and Pat Manyek. She was preceded in death by her father Leonard Manyek. Mary was employed as an Ophthalmic Technician...

Richard J. Bolker

Richard J. Bolker

Mar 9, 2014

Richard J. Bolker 77, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at his home. He was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Ann (nee Murray) Bolker. Loving husband of 50 years of Rosemary R. (nee Galica) Bolker; Loving and kind father of Frank Bolker and Laura (Jim) Doran; Cherished grandfather of David J. and Julia...

Rita R. Costello

Rita R. Costello

Mar 9, 2014

Rita R. Costello 94, of Tinley Park, Passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 9, 2014. Rita was born in Chicago to the late James and Cathryn (nee Griffin) Costello. Rita retired from Swift & Co. Meats after 40 years of service. She was a member of St. Julie Catholic Church, Tinley Park. She was the Loving Aunt...

Ralph D Dralle

Ralph D Dralle

Mar 8, 2014

RALPH DRALLE Ralph Dralle, born Easter Sunday, April 1, 1923 passed away March 8, 2014. As a previous resident of Frankfort,Il and member of St. Peter's United Church of Christ, he was president and publisher of BigFarmer magazine, Woman's Golfer Magazine and owner of National Farm Data Bank; the largest data bank of farmers, ranchers and growers. He pioneered the...

George H Shackleton,  Jr

George H Shackleton, Jr

Mar 8, 2014

GEORGE H. SHACKLETON, JR Age 50, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, March 8th, 2014 at his home in Frankfort surrounded by his family. George is survived by his loving family, wife, Shari Shackleton (Anderson), parents, George H. & Theodora Shakleton, Sr. (Franiak), children, George H. Shackleton III, Samantha Shackleton, Rachel (Charles) Morgret, Abigail (Zachary) Carlson, Kristin Shackleton, Hannah Shackleton, siblings,...

Amanda J Sumner

Amanda J Sumner

Mar 8, 2014

AMANDA JEAN SUMNER (1982-2014) Amanda passed away on March 8th, 2014 at Loyola Medical Center after a long fight with Cystic Fibrosis. Amanda was born to William and the late Deborah Sumner on November 28th, 1982. She is survived by her father, William; older sister and brother-in-law Sarah and Daniel Chen; younger brother, Matthew Beles, and her nephew, David. She...

Nicole A. Burklow

Nicole A. Burklow

Mar 8, 2014

Nicole A. Burklow, age 40 of Oak Forest, passed away March 8,2014, Loving daughter of Gloria Burklow and the late Norman Burklow; beloved mother of Ericka (Craig) Haase, Alyssa Koce, Mark Burklow, Taylor Valencia and Madelyn Valencia; dearest sister of Deanna (Lonny) Smith, Craig Burklow and Keith (Kim) Burklow; cherished grandchildren Deven Burklow, Jadeyn Burklow and Ayden Silva and many...

Suella B Zajicek

Suella B Zajicek

Mar 7, 2014

SUELLA B. ZAJICEK (TOSTO) Age 65, of Monee, passed away Friday, March 7th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Suella is survived by her loving family, husband, Russell Zajicek, children, Christy (Scott) Knoebel, Dawn (Rick Sheppard) Zajicek, Melissa (Jay) Ciangiola, siblings, Carmen (Lois) Tosto, Mari Pesce, brother in law, Al Cimino, grandchildren, Caitlin Zajicek and Andrew Knoebel....

Dave Rubin

Dave Rubin

Mar 1, 2014

Dave Rubin, Age 83 of Steger formerly of Dolton and the Roseland area, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014, He is survived by his loving family; children Debbie(Mike) Gonzalez and son David Rubin; brother Ben (Nancy) Rubin Jr.: grandchildren Michael Gonzalez and Crystal Rubin; nephews Ben (Lois) Rubin III and Allen (Sharon) Rubin. He was a veteran of the...

Mark C. Strong

Mark C. Strong

Mar 1, 2014

Mark C. Strong Age 91, formerly of Warsaw, IN and Crete, IL, passed away on March 1, 2014. He is survived by his loving children Rita (Michael) Hintz and Wayne Strong; beloved grandchildren Andrea Hintz, Christin (Jeremy) Groh, Adam (Michelle) Strong and Jodie (Sean) Collins; cherished great grandchildren Cole and Stella Strong. He was preceded in death by his wife...

Mr. William R. Hallberg

Mr. William R. Hallberg

Mar 1, 2014

William R. Hallberg Age 82, resident of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, March 1st, 2014. Beloved husband of Barbara nee Keeley; loving father of Laura (Ted) Connor; cherished grandfather of Kristin and Kimberly Connor; dear brother of Lois Kolmodin. He was preceded in death by his parents Martin and Dorothy Hallberg, and 2 sons Scott and Steven Hallberg. William...

Matthew J. Warren

Matthew J. Warren

Feb 28, 2014

Matthew J. Warren Age 33, resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, February 28th, 2014 at his home with his family at his side. Beloved son of Dan and Mary Warren nee Warrington; cherished grandson of Angela Warrington; loving fiancé of Kristi Acton and dear soon to have been father of Hailee Acton; cherished brother of Tim (Christine) Warren...

Robert Raymond Reiter

Robert Raymond Reiter

Feb 28, 2014

Reiter, Robert Raymond (Bob) 93 of Frankfort passed away early Friday morning peacefully with family at his side. Devoted and loving Husband of Dorothy nee Smego for 71 years. Loving Father of Randy (Mary), Gregg (Donna), Cindy (Ed) Ludera, Laurie (Norm) Glass, Jeff (Sophia), and Beth Ingle. Loving Grandpa of his fourteen "Peanuts": Tim, Stephanie, Joel, Erin, Sean, Nathan, Suzanne,...

Roxann E. Bisping-Berkes

Roxann E. Bisping-Berkes

Feb 27, 2014

Roxann E. Bisping-Berkes Age 57, life-long resident of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, February 27th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Larry; beloved aunt of Rhonda and David and great-aunt of Tony and Sierra; loving adopted sister of Kim (John), and Megan; dear cousin of Calvin V. and life-long friend of Kate and Jean; also survived by the Berkes...

Ronald R. Bonfiglio

Ronald R. Bonfiglio

Feb 27, 2014

Ronald R. Bonfiglio 75, late of New Lenox, formerly of Glenwood, IL, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014 at his home. Born in Chicago to the late Ralph and Theresa (nee Campisano) Bonfiglio; Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Gherardi); Loving father of T. Ronald (Brenda), Paul (Gina) and Donald (Jill); Cherished grandfather of Ryan and Mariah, Francesca and Vincent, Mia...

Helen F. Papp

Helen F. Papp

Feb 25, 2014

Helen F. Papp (nee Engel) Age 97, of Frankfort formerly of Oak Lawn and Chicago, passed away on February 25, 2014. Loving wife of late Fred Papp Jr.; beloved mother of Fred (Mary) Papp III and Margaret (late Gerard) Starybrat; dearest sister of the late Edwin, Robert, Jack and Donald Engel, Dorothy Kennedy and Marie Crist; cherished grandmother of Fred...

Mr. Russell J. Musselman,  Jr.

Mr. Russell J. Musselman, Jr.

Feb 25, 2014

Musselman Jr., Russell Russell Musselman Jr, 82, lifelong resident of Lockport joined his beloved wife of 58 years, Rosie (deceased Dec 26, 2013) while surrounded by his loved ones, on Tuesday, February 25, 2014. Russ was the middle child born to the late Russell and Elsie Musselman on August 2, 1931. He is survived by two loving daughters, Collette (Brett)...