Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Rita R. Costello

Rita R. Costello

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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

February 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.

February 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)...

Adelaide M. Beemsterboer

Adelaide M. Beemsterboer

February 24, 2014

Adelaide M. Beemsterboer (nee Klees) 89, of New Lenox, formerly of the Roseland area of Chicago, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at her home. Born in Chicago to the late Jacob and Mary (nee Brickel) Klees. Living in New Lenox the past 43 years. Beloved wife of the late Bernard E. Beemsterboer; Loving mother of Thomas (Joanne), Paul (Carola)...

Richard J. Furdek

Richard J. Furdek

February 23, 2014

Richard J. Furdek Age 82, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2014 at the University of Chicago Hospital. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years Patricia (nee Ruettiger); his children, Pamela Perona, Michael Furdek and Stephen Furdek; grandchildren, Jillian Perona, Stephanie Kozora, Kele Cristofaro, Jacob and Amanda Furdek; great grandson Brantley Lerner and two sisters. Preceded in death by his...

Dorothy E Daum

Dorothy E Daum

February 22, 2014

DOROTHY E. DAUM (WOODS) Age 91 of Matteson, passed away peacefully, Saturday, February 22, 2014 at her daughter's home in New Lenox, IL. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Georgia (Ron) Hart, Mary Ellen (Chris) Winemiller, JoAnn (Randall) Alferink, sister, Margaret Woods, grandchildren, Jennifer (Brad) Collins, Heather Hart, Jessica Alferink, Jason Alferink and Amber Winemiller. Dorothy was preceded...

Charles "Chuck" E Eller

Charles "Chuck" E Eller

February 21, 2014

CHARLES "CHUCK" E. ELLER Charles E. Eller, 90, died peacefully at his home on Friday, February 21, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was a resident of New Lenox for the past 57 years. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, having been stationed in Hawaii and Guam as a radioman. He was employed as an...

Dolores M. Hypke

Dolores M. Hypke

February 20, 2014

DOLORES M. HYPKE (LAWNICZAK) Age 87, of Palos Heights, passed away on Thursday, February 20th, 2014 at Manor Care of Palos Heights. Dolores is survived by her loving family, children, Deborah (Kenneth) Glover, Daniel Hypke, David (Chris) Hypke, Duane (Debbera) Hypke, grandchildren, Julie (Eric) Erway, Kenneth Glover, Jr., Justin Glover, Adam Hypke, Matthew Hypke, Blake (Katie) Hypke, Tara (Ben) Coglin,...