Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Eamiel L Beck,  Jr.

Eamiel L Beck, Jr.

October 14, 2014

Eamiel L. Beck Jr., age 60, beloved husband of Veronica "Roni" (nee Matuszewski). Loving father to the late Eamiel L. Beck III. A special son to the late Eamiel L. Beck Sr. and Catherine M. (nee Henson). Loving brother to Linda Rockrohr, Caroline "Neoma" (Raymond) Violetto, Sandra "Roggie" Nordenberg and Catherine Beck. Dear uncle and great uncle to many nieces...

Catherine S. Merman

Catherine S. Merman

October 14, 2014

CATHERINE S. MERMAN (STOUGH) Age 94 of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 at her home in New Lenox. Catherine is survived by her loving family, children, Cathy (Sid) Baumgartner, Elizabeth (Gregory) Voss, Robin (Chris) Snodgrass, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and her loving companion, Roger the cat. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Merman....

Daniel L. Nawracaj

Daniel L. Nawracaj

October 13, 2014

Daniel L. Nawracaj 66, of New Lew Lenox, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Daniel was born in Chicago to the late Joseph F. and Bernice T. (nee Kaput) Nawracaj. Beloved husband of Cora (nee Boehm); Loving father of Jennifer (Ken), Julie (Felix) Garza and Jerilyn Buongiorno; Cherished grandfather of...

Margaret T. Woltemade

Margaret T. Woltemade

October 12, 2014

Margaret T. Woltemade, age 97, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. The family will receive friends at St. Bernard Church, 1313 Ridgewood Ave., Joliet, IL 60432 on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 8:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park, Joliet, IL.

Walter "Bud" R. Schmitz

Walter "Bud" R. Schmitz

October 12, 2014

WALTER "BUD" R. SCHMITZ Age 83 of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, October 12th, 2014 at The Cottages of New Lenox in New Lenox. Bud is survived by his loving family, children, Karl (Mary) Schmitz, Walter F. (Gina) Schmitz, John (Dawn) Schmitz, Nicole (John) Schabes, siblings, Eugene Schmitz, Earl Schmitz, grandchildren, Chad (Tabitha) Schmitz, Erik (Amy) Schmitz, Jessica Schmitz,...

Mr. Jack L. Keller

Mr. Jack L. Keller

October 9, 2014

JACK L. KELLER Age 83, of New Lenox, IL; passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Lillian nee Fuqua; loving father of Steve (Norma) Keller, late Dennis Keller, and Melinda (Kevin) Grundhofer; cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 15. Jack was a Korean War Marine Veteran, Mason, and member of 1st Christian Church of Joliet. He...

Trent A. Bartolomucci

Trent A. Bartolomucci

October 9, 2014

Trent A. Bartolomucci, age 21 of New Lenox, passed away on October 9, 2014 in Columbia, Missouri. Loving son of Anthony and Kimberly (nee Gerdes) Bartolomucci; beloved brother of Stephen and Joseph Bartolomucci; dearest grandson of Frank and late Barbara Bartolomucci, Late Margaret Rada Vitullo and Gordon Ralph and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephew. Trent was a graduate...

Robert W. Wilson,  Jr.

Robert W. Wilson, Jr.

October 9, 2014

Robert W. Wilson Jr, Age 73 of Frankfort formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on October 9, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Loving husband of Elaine (nee Lucetti) Wilson; beloved father of Ronald (Joyce) Wilson, Kenneth Wilson and Sandra (Robert) Larimore; dearest step father of Greg Chartier and Michelle (Pat) Penna; dearest son of the late Robert Sr....

Mr. Kenneth L. Kinney

Mr. Kenneth L. Kinney

October 9, 2014

Kinney, Kenneth Kenneth Kinney, 91, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, teacher, mentor and coach, passed away October 9, 2014. Ken was born on July 11, 1923 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Harry and Laura Kinney. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where his battalion proudly contributed to MacArthur's liberation of the Philippines. Following...

Thomas A. Randich

Thomas A. Randich

October 7, 2014

Thomas A. Randich Age 55, of Orland Park passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Loving husband of Dianne (nee Malkowski); beloved father of Kymberly (Joe) Holwell, Thomas "Tommy" and Kaitlyn; dearest son of Thomas and Carol (nee Soltis); cherished brother of Steven (Susan), Jack (Susan) and Jeffrey (Brigette); dear son in law of Ray and Emily Malkowski; fond brother...

Rodney Paul Lamie

Rodney Paul Lamie

October 4, 2014

Rodney Paul Lamie Age 49, recently passed away at his residence in New Lenox, IL. He was born on July 30, 1965 at Saint Mary's hospital in Kankakee, IL to Dennis B Lamie and Joan M Vadeboncoeur-Lamie. Surviving are his wife Angie Lamie; his mother Joan M Vadeboncoeur-Lamie (Vacaville, CA); his father Dennis B Lamie (St. Ann, IL); sons; Joshua,...

Kenneth E. Sandeen

Kenneth E. Sandeen

October 2, 2014

KENNETH E. SANDEEN Age 74, of Lockport, passed away Tuesday, October 2nd, 2014 at his home in Lockport. Kenneth is survived by his loving family, son, Kevin (Dianna) Sandeen, former wife, Kay Sandeen (Stearman), siblings, Charles (Marilyn) Sandeen and Nancy Reiter. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Grace Sandeen (Vetter), siblings, Marjal Baranak and Donald Sandeen....

Eugene Francis Handorf

Eugene Francis Handorf

October 2, 2014

Eugene Francis Handorf 29, late of New Lenox Township, passed away Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital. Eugene is survived by his loving parents, Fred and Karen (nee Curry) Handorf; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; his dear friend Diane Ostrowski and an abundance of people from his St. Jude Community Family. He was preceded in death by his...

Richard S. Paull

Richard S. Paull

October 1, 2014

Richard S. Paull Age 88 of Chicago passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Julie Lutkevich; loving father of Linda (Larry) Danielczyk; dearest grandfather of Melissa (Kyle) Gauby and Jeffrey Danielczyk; cherished great grandfather of Owen Gauby. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Italy during WWII and a member of Darius-Girenas...

Laura S. Anderson

Laura S. Anderson

September 30, 2014

LAURA S. ANDERSON (BACHMANN) Laura S. Anderson, nee Bachmann, born February 18, 1918, died comfortably on Tuesday, September 30, 2014, at Joliet Area Community Hospice. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-nine years, Eugene Burch Anderson; her parents, Ernst and Marie Bachmann; a brother, Paul Bachmann; two sisters, Hulda McGuire and Emma Engimann. She is survived by...

Nicholas  Jr. Fisher

Nicholas Jr. Fisher

September 29, 2014

Nicholas "Nick" Fisher, age 88 of Frankfort, IL. Loving husband of the late Cornelia (nee Pronk) for 59 years. Loving father of Linda (Bruce) Ryzewicz, Randy (Phyllis), Alan (Debbie), Candy (Peter) DeBartolo; dear grandfather to Rod (Terry) Strickland, Brenda (Matt) Daams, Brandon (Bethany), Alicia (Michael) Holland, Morgan (Robbie) Harling, McKea (Josh) Jones, Nicole, Rebecca (Jake) Oakes; dearest great-grandfather of Brittany,...

Mr. Clarence Anthony Siano,  Jr.

Mr. Clarence Anthony Siano, Jr.

September 29, 2014

Clarence Anthony Siano Jr. Age 69 of Frankfort, IL., passed away on Monday, September 29, 2014. Beloved husband of Carol nee Meyer; loving father of Mark Siano, Lieta (Jason) Boller, and Paul (Elysa) Siano; and step-father of Christian (Jessica) Hutson, Garrett Hutson, and Todd Benline; treasured step-grandfather of Alex and Braeden Hutson; dear brother of Cheri Paukstis, Wayne Siano, and...

Marjorie R Anderson

Marjorie R Anderson

September 29, 2014

MARJORIE R. ANDERSON (FOSTER) Age 95, of Joliet, passed away Monday, September 29th, 2014 at Sunny Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet. Marjorie is survived by her loving family, children, Jack (Janice) Anderson, Jim (Lori) Anderson, Jerry (Beverlee) Anderson, grandchildren, Sara (Karl) Schmitt, Janice (Brad) Carpentier, David (Nicki) Anderson, Kathy (Bill) Lindemann, Donald (Shannon) Anderson, Joette Linton, granddaughter in...

Eleanor A. Rego

Eleanor A. Rego

September 29, 2014

ELEANOR A. REGO (STYTZ) Age 84, of Lockport, passed away Monday, September 29th, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. Eleanor is survived by her loving family, children, James Rego, Ronald (Rita) Rego, Kenneth (Julie) Rego, siblings, Julie (Robert) Solley, Tony Stytz, sister-in-law, Evelyn Vercellotti, grandchildren, Laura Rego, Thomas Rego, Daniel Rego, Jennifer Rego and numerous nieces,...

Kenneth Eugene Clark

Kenneth Eugene Clark

September 27, 2014

Kenneth Eugene Clark Age 93, of Lockport passed away on Saturday, September 27, 2014. Loving husband of the late Lola (nee Lloyd) Clark; beloved father of Donald (Terri) Clark, Dale (Cheryl) Clark and Gary (Denise) Clark; dearest son of the late Clarence and Olive Clark Sr.; dear brother of Virginia (late Raymond) Henderson, late Myron (Joy) Clark, late Clarence (late...