Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ms. Anne M. Halik

Ms. Anne M. Halik

May 30, 2014

Anne M. Halik nee Novak Age 104, of Lockport, IL formerly of New Lenox, passed away, Friday, May 30th, 2014, in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Marcel V. Halik; loving mother of Millicent (Glenn) James; cherished grandmother of Jason (Dana Haehnlein, Jodi (Brandon) Adair, Jason (Lindsay) James; and great-grandmother of Kieffer and Jackson Haehnlein, Duncan Adair, Hunter and...

Edith I. Dangel

Edith I. Dangel

May 30, 2014

Edith I. Dangel (nee Meineke) Age 94, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 , Loving wife of the late William Dangel; beloved mother of Nancy (James) Tiggelaar, Donna (Jerry) King and Cheryl (Dean) Bartolini; dearest sister of Helen (late Ralph) Stippick and late Roy Meineke; cherished grandmother of James (Jozy) Tiggelaar, Lori (Manuel) Corazzari,...

Margaret E. Haller

Margaret E. Haller

May 28, 2014

Margaret E. Haller (nee Hrebenak) Age 87, of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. Loving wife of the late Eugene Haller; beloved daughter of the late Mike and Zuzie (nee Dzvonik) Hrebenak; dearest mother of Marsha (Jack) Voges, Jeffery (Karla) Haller, Brian (Lisa) Haller and Karen (Paul) Richards; cherished sister of the late Mary Sitar, Sue Herman and...

Sara Jane Vondrasek

Sara Jane Vondrasek

May 25, 2014

Sara Jane Vondrasek (nee Hakinson) 83, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center, Joliet. Private Services were held.

Esther Lee Cooper

Esther Lee Cooper

May 25, 2014

ESTHER LEE COOPER (WATKINS) Age 90, of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, May 25th, 2014 at Geneva Nursing Home & Rehabilitation in Geneva. Esther is survived by her loving family, David A. Cooper, Lee Ann (Steven) Verzi, brother, William (Lorraine) Watkins, granddaughter, Jennifer (Emanuel Powers) Hoffman and great grandson Steven A. Hoffman. Esther was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mr. Clarence Degroot Jr.

Mr. Clarence Degroot Jr.

May 23, 2014

Clarence DeGroot Jr. Age 71, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, May 23rd, 2014 at Rush Medical Center in Chicago, after a courageous battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Beloved husband of Mary nee denOuden; loving father of Chuck (Debbie) DeGroot, Rick (Annette) DeGroot, Michele (Mark) Rosenfeld, Mike (Stacey) DeGroot, and Mary Danielle DeGroot (Joe Gonzalez); cherished grandfather of Brad,...

Richard W. Travis

Richard W. Travis

May 21, 2014

Richard W. Travis 72, late of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Beloved Husband of 40 years of Nikki (nee Discianno) Travis; Loving Father of Richard M. (fiancée Jennifer Kotus) Travis and Gina M. (Kevin) Dwyer; Cherished Papa of Hannah, Benton and Everett Dwyer and Nash Travis; Dear Brother of David G. (Allene) Travis; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews...

Lois Ann Minger

Lois Ann Minger

May 20, 2014

Lois A. Minger nee Walsh Age 99 of New Lenox, passed away, Tuesday, May 20th, 2014, at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Roy Minger Sr., loving mother of Roy "Skip" (Dawn) Minger Jr., John (Susan) Minger, and the late Albert Lawrence Minger; cherished grandmother of Michael (Dana), Mark (Hollie), Matthew,...

Larry D. Guinn

Larry D. Guinn

May 19, 2014

LARRY "BO" D. GUINN Age 61, of Manhattan, passed away on Monday, May 19th, 2014 at his home in Manhattan. Larry is survived by his loving family, children, Jennifer (Joe) Hall, Jonathan (Danikka) Guinn, Peter Guinn, Paul Guinn, siblings, Thomas (Cathy) Guinn, Shirley (Aaron) Ragan, Donnie (Brenda) Guinn, Sharon (Terry) Schuelke, Ronnie (Dina) Guinn, Brenda (Ricky) Scott, Randy (Missy) Guinn,...

Ronald M. Karrels

Ronald M. Karrels

May 19, 2014

RONALD M. KARRELS Age 56, of Mokena for 15 years, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2014 at his home in Mokena. Beloved son of Ronald J. and Gloria Karrels; loving brother of Patricia, James (Catherine) and Michael (Cheryl); treasured uncle of Nicole, Natalie and Matthew. Ronnie's gregariousness, outgoing personality, kindness and zest for life attracted countless...

Mary P. Duffin

Mary P. Duffin

May 18, 2014

Mary P. Duffin, age 90, of Orland Park formerly of Oak Forest, born January 21, 1924 in Antigo Wisconsin, passed away Sunday, May 18, 2014. Loving wife of the late Peter Duffin; beloved mother of Michael (Joanne) Duffin, Rosemary (John) Schmaus, Kathleen (Paul) Eisenbraun and the late James Duffin; dearest sister of Joe Zaverousky, Charles Zaverousky, Mildred Riemer, and Blanche...

Laura R. Akers

Laura R. Akers

May 18, 2014

Laura R. Akers (nee Dudek), age 83, passed away peacefully with her children by her side on May 18, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Akers, Sr. Loving mother of Laura (Bill) Voss, Helen Heise, and Thomas J. Akers, Jr. Cherished grandmother of Diane Alberson, Brian Stultz, Lenny and Beth Heise, Tiffany Haddock, Joe, Rebecca, Tommy III, and...

Mrs. Mary E. Husa

Mrs. Mary E. Husa

May 18, 2014

Mary E. Husa nee McNulty Age 71, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, May 18th, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of James Husa Sr; loving mother of Theresa (Thomas) McCollom and James "Jay" (Late Donna) Husa Jr; cherished grandmother of Emily Husa and Connor Husa; dear sister of "Jack" (Nancy) McNulty, Michael McNulty, Ed (Fern)...

Wanda L. Williams

Wanda L. Williams

May 16, 2014

Wanda L. Williams (nee York) 92, passed away peacefully at Rosewood in Joliet on Friday, May 16, 2014. Born in Enfield, IL on November 8, 1921 to the late Tilford and Pearl (nee Crawford) York. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Ernest E. Williams (2001), a brother Ralph York and a grandson Ronald Rob Jr. Survived...

Wanda Ann O'Connell

Wanda Ann O'Connell

May 16, 2014

Wanda Ann O'Connell (nee Rosine) 86, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014. Wanda was born in Sturgis, MI to the late Hershel and Joyce (nee Royer) Rosine. She is survived by her loving family; her children, Michael (Nancy) O'Connell, Thomas (Lynn) Beard, Janet (Kenneth) Mauge, Joan (Jim) Wiers, Andrew O'Connell and Joseph (Lisa) O'Connell; 10 grandchildren; a...

Kimberlee A. Curtis

Kimberlee A. Curtis

May 15, 2014

Kimberlee A. Curtis nee Bednar age 50 of Mokena, passed away, Thursday, May 15, 2014, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved daughter of Gary and Diane Bednar; loving mother of Calley Olson, Jessica Olson, Mallory Olson, Lexie Olson and Jake Breit; dear sister of Teresa (Michael) Ward and Jennie (David) Richards; treasured aunt of Megan, Michael, Matthew,...

Gilbert John Pajauskas

Gilbert John Pajauskas

May 13, 2014

Gilbert John Pajauskas, age 67 of Frankfort for 11 years formerly of Homewood passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Loving husband of Darlene Pajauskas; beloved father of John, Jim and Jeff pajauskas; deaest brother of Nadine and Allison Downs; cherished grandfather of 7. He was an Operations Analyst at CNA Insurance for 25 years until retiring...

Mr. Lester L. Lehr

Mr. Lester L. Lehr

May 12, 2014

Lester L. Lehr Lester L. Lehr, age 77, resident of Frankfort, IL passed away on Monday, May 12, 2014. Beloved husband of Charlotte nee Jackson; loving father of Leann (Todd) Paarlberg and Kelly (Matt Sr.) Mullennix; cherished grandfather of Matthew Jr. Mullennix, Annabelle Mullennix, Ashley (Daniel K. III) Schliffka, and Courtney Paarlberg. Lester was preceded in death by his parents...

Robert T Brosnan

Robert T Brosnan

May 12, 2014

ROBERT T. BROSNAN Age 58, of Oak Forest, passed away on Monday, May 12th, 2014 at his home in Oak Forest following a courageous battle with cancer. Robert is survived by his loving family, companion, Linda Fouts, her children, Mario Manes, Helen (Nick) Deluca, Christina (Pete) Gamblin, siblings, Judith (Dennis) Riordan, Dennis (Sharon) Brosnan, Joseph (Susan) Brosnan, Jr., brother-in-law, George...

Donna J. Essig

Donna J. Essig

May 11, 2014

Donna J. Essig, Age 59, of Mokena, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 11th, 2014. Loving wife of Gary Essig; beloved mother of Heather Essig; dearest sister of Michael (Theresa) Sablich and Mary Ann (Tom) Berry; cherished daughter of the late Bernard and Mary (Nee Christy) Sablich; proud aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends...