Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

John W. Mccallum,  Sr.

John W. Mccallum, Sr.

August 17, 2014

John W. McCallum Sr, Age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at home with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Pat (nee Stansu); loving father of Jack McCallum Jr., Gail (Jeff) Leverenz, Jerry McCallum Sr., Lisa (Ron) Ward and Tom (Pam) McCallum; fond brother of late Marylou (late Ed) Carroll, Nancy (late Rudy) Hrozencik, late...

Michael J. Bandos

Michael J. Bandos

August 17, 2014

Michael J. Bandos 61, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Michael was born in Chicago to the late Andrew and Dorothy (nee Hollis) Bandos. Beloved and Devoted Husband of Sharon (nee Jurgens); Loving and Caring Father of Andrew (Michelle), Steven and Anthony; Dear brother of the late Kathleen Coccaro; Cherished...

Helen S. Kokal

Helen S. Kokal

August 17, 2014

Helen S. Kokal (nee Smith) 86, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014, at Presence Villa Franciscan, Joliet. Helen was born in Wilmington, IL to the late Elmer F. and Eleanor (nee Welsh) Smith. Survived by her husband, William G. Kokal; her son, Dr. William A. (Bonnie L.) Kokal; three grandchildren, Trevor, Jason and Kristin; a brother,...

Phyllis M. Czimer

Phyllis M. Czimer

August 16, 2014

Phyllis M. Czimer (nee Mattila) 96, late of Lockport, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Republic, MI to the late William and Hilma (nee Halonen) Mattila. Phyllis was a self-employed Beautician and a Member of Homer Happy Homemakers. She is survived by her loving sons Richard Czimer and William (Darla)...

Audrey M. Dorey

Audrey M. Dorey

August 15, 2014

Audrey M. Dorey (nee Ziomek) 68, late of New Lenox, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital. Audrey was born in Chicago to the late Victor and Bernice (nee Doniek) Ziomek. Beloved wife of Edward O. Dorey Jr; Loving mother of Susan (Ronald) Fredericks, Christine M. Dorey, Mary F. Ohlendorf and Edward A. (L.J.) Dorey; Cherished grandmother...

Ann M. Lucas

Ann M. Lucas

August 14, 2014

ANN M. LUCAS (GROH) Age 90, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, August 14th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Ann is survived by her loving family, son, Tom (Cindy) Lucas, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Robert Lucas and daughter Ruth Zielinski. Family will receive friends at...

Beverly J. Price

Beverly J. Price

August 13, 2014

Beverly J. Price, age 72 of Prescott, Arizona formerly of Tinley Park, passed away on August 13, 2014. She is survived by her loving family; husband Ronald R. Price Sr.; children Donna (Richard) Scanlan, Mark E. (Kelly) Price and Ron R. (Nancy) Price Jr.; grandchildren Holly and Heather Scanlan, Nicholas, Melissa and Jessica Price; great grandchildren Joseph Scanlan and Kyler...

Mary "Mae" Doherty

Mary "Mae" Doherty

August 12, 2014

Mary "Mae" Doherty nee McGrath Age 92, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park. Beloved wife of the Gerald; loving mother of Kathi (Donald) Cooley, Jean (Joseph) Robinson, Donna (Stevon) Kenning, late Donald (Linda) Doherty, and the late Lawrence Doherty; cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 16; loving sister of Rose (late Ray) Schultz,...

Mr. Arthur R. Mcpartlin

Mr. Arthur R. Mcpartlin

August 10, 2014

Arthur R. McPartlin A tender hearted Irishman has been called to his heavenly home. He greeted his family in the morning with "It's great to be alive" but his body was just worn out from living "the good life" and was called to eternal rest on Sunday, August 10th, 2014. Art was a true family man and nothing gave him...

Mary Lynn Conway

Mary Lynn Conway

August 9, 2014

Mary Lynn Conway (nee Gentry) 54, late of Mokena, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 at her home. Mary was born in Winston Salem, NC to Joseph and Carol Mae (nee Young) Gentry. Beloved wife of 33 years of Bernard L. Conway; Loving mother of Michael (Francie) Conway, Brendan Conway and Kiernan Conway; Dear sister of John (Cassie) Gentry, James...

Margaret Soltys

Margaret Soltys

August 8, 2014

MARGARET SOLTYS (LEWANDOSKI) Age 81 of Frankfort, passed away Friday, August 8th, 2014 at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, IL. Margaret is survived by her loving family, children, Joseph (LeAnne) Soltys, Margaret (Rick) Starke, Kathleen (John) Sandmann, Charles (Tricia) Soltys, grandchildren, Bailee (Travis) Myers, Robby Soltys, Erick, Megan, Kevin, Tyler Starke, C.J., Evan Sandmann, Katianne, Charlie Soltys and several...

Susan Pearce

Susan Pearce

August 7, 2014

SUSAN PEARCE (MELLEMA) Age 96, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, August 7th, 2014 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Susan is survived by her loving family, children, Carol Pearce, Lynda Fritz, daughter-in-law, Cheryl Pearce, sibling, Albert Mellema, grandchildren, Dawn (Michael) Goldhirsh, Jeffrey (Laura) Pearce, granddaughter in-law, Carrie Pearce, great grandchildren, Zoe, Alec, Max, Madison, Morgan, Kyle and...

Dorothy E. Anderson

Dorothy E. Anderson

August 7, 2014

Dorothy E. Anderson nee Fort Age 94, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, August 7th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Bengt I. Anderson; loving mother of Marilynn (Charles) Sandeen, Carolynn (late Daniel) Stobbe, Rosilynn (Frank) Popek, and Franklynn (Kimberly) Anderson; cherished grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 24; dear sister of Eleanor (Harold) DuBien; and sister-in-law of Marge Anderson;...

Richard M. Matlosz

Richard M. Matlosz

August 6, 2014

Richard M. Matlosz of Frankfort, formerly of Calumet City, Age 70, passed away on August 6th 2014 at Hines VA Hospital with his family by his side after a 14 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Beloved husband of 42 years of Cindy (nee Zakrzewski), loving father of Debbie (Mike) O'Connor, Sue (Don) Kawalski, and "special daughter" Sandra Matlosz, proud papa...

Phyllis J. Finefield

Phyllis J. Finefield

August 5, 2014

Phyllis J. Finefield nee Wiegert Age 91, lifelong resident of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Delbert Finefield; loving mother of Roger (Sherry), Tim (Diane), and Dave (Linda) Finefield; also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Otto and Gertrude Wiegert, children Janet and Delbert Jr....

Mary M. Doyle

Mary M. Doyle

August 3, 2014

Mary M. Doyle (nee Horan), age 90 of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. She is survived by her loving family; children Mary Beth (John) Kerlin, Robert (Cynthia) Doyle, Kevin Doyle, Stephen (Ann) Doyle, Denise (Allen) Budney and Trish Doyle; siblings Jim (Yoko) Horan and Pat Reitinger; 17 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces...

Mrs. Geraldine "Geri" Ogorzalek

Mrs. Geraldine "Geri" Ogorzalek

August 2, 2014

Geraldine "Geri" Ogorzalek nee Kieldyk Age 77, a resident of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Joseph Ogorzalek; loving mother of Janet (Jack) Scanlon, Deborah (Joe) Kadich, Thomas (Dottie) Ogorzalek, Sharon (Don) Niven, James (Kristina) Ogorzalek, Eileen (Pat) Esposito, and Sandra (Pat) Quinn; cherished grandmother of...

Helen M. Persin

Helen M. Persin

July 31, 2014

Helen M. Persin (nee Halaburda) age 93, formerly of Euclid, Ohio,and recently of Frankfort, IL and Lemont, IL, resting in the Lord's arms as of Thursday, July 31. Daughter of the late Stanley and the late Magdalene (nee Mazaitis) Halaburda. Devoted wife of the late William F. (Bill) Persin. Loving mother of Cecilia (the late Dennis P. Sr) Murnighan and...

Robert Fruehauf

Robert Fruehauf

July 28, 2014

Robert Fruehauf Age, 77 of Lancaster, PA formerly of the Chicago Area, Passed away, Monday, July 28, 2014. Loving husband of Patricia (nee Tanzillo) Fruehauf; beloved father of Mark Fruehauf and Vickie Fruehauf; dearest brother of the late Rosemarie Gergel; cherished uncle to many nieces, nephews, sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws. He was a Supervisor at RR Donnelly and Sons. Family will...

Mr. Robert John Willson

Mr. Robert John Willson

July 28, 2014

Robert John Willson Was born and raised in Harvey, IL., on July 14, 1941 and passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the age of 73. Beloved husband of Camille nee Starzyk; loving father of Robert Jr. (Monica) Willson and James (Tanya) Willson; cherished grandfather of Andrew, Maddy, Beth, Zach, Jacob, and Kayla; dear brother of Donald (late Judy)...