Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Rosalyn P. Musselman

Rosalyn P. Musselman

Dec 26, 2013

ROSALYN P. MUSSELMAN (LAMBDIN) Age 80, lifelong resident of Lockport joined her Savior, while surrounded by her loved ones, on Thursday, December 26, 2013, after enjoying one last Christmas with her family at home. Rosie, as her friends and family knew her, was the youngest born to the late John & Beulah Lambdin on September 28, 1933. She is survived...

Louis D. Meneghin

Louis D. Meneghin

Dec 25, 2013

Louis D. Meneghin, age 88, of Frankfort, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Beloved husband of Jennie, nee Perry. Loving father of MaryEllen (Gary) Pickering and the late Louis P. Meneghin, Proud grandfather of Jennie(Frank) Pawlak, Kristen(fiance Jeffrey Hester) Pickering, Gary N. (Jackie) Pickering, Louis Menegin, and Ryan Meneghin. Great-grandfather of Autumn, Gabriel, and one baby on the way....

Louis H Crisp

Louis H Crisp

Dec 24, 2013

LOUIS H. CRISP Age 65, of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, December 24th, 2013 at his home in Joliet. Louis is survived by his loving family, children, Dwon Crisp, step-children, Kathy (William) Crutchfield, Richard (Stacy) Kitchens, brother, Richard (Jeramy) Crisp and 6 grandchildren. Louis was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold & Elizabeth Crisp (Coomer), wife, Yvonne Kitchens-Crisp (Garland),...

Mrs. Irene A. Kozak

Mrs. Irene A. Kozak

Dec 23, 2013

Irene A. Kozak nee Sebonia Age 89, a resident of Frankfort, IL, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 23, 2013. Beloved wife of James A. Kozak; loving mother of James R. Kozak, Linda (Peter) Donzelli, and Michelle (Carmen) Ruffino; cherished grandmother of Ed Ambrose, Jennifer Kozak (Waqas Akkawi), Allison (Bryan) Barham, Joanna, late James, Sophia and Thomas Ruffino; and great...

Mr. Charles R. Kimmel,  Sr.

Mr. Charles R. Kimmel, Sr.

Dec 22, 2013

Charles R. Kimmel Sr., Age 80, of Mokena, IL passed away on Sunday, December 22nd, 2013 in Joliet. Beloved husband of Mary nee Eschbach; loving father of Charles R. Kimmel Jr., and Step-father of Margaret Deaton and William F. Gallagher; cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 4. Charles was preceded in death by his parents George and Ollie Kimmel;...

James R. Luecht

James R. Luecht

Dec 20, 2013

James R. "Whitey" Luecht, age 82. Devoted son of the late Raymond Sr. and Evelyn; dear brother of the late Raymond "Blackie" (the late Patricia), Carol (the late Pete) Shedor, the late Donald, the late William (Barbara), the late Barbara (the late Paul) Stonchus, the late M. Patricia Anderson, and Ann (Michael) Neary; uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and...

Mr. Michael L. Vinson

Mr. Michael L. Vinson

Dec 20, 2013

Michael L. Vinson Age 43, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 20th, 2013. Beloved husband of Pamela nee Horrell; loving son of Lenny and Joanne Vinson and Kathren Roper; adoring grandson of Jo Alice Warf; cherished father of David and Samantha Vinson; dear brother of Jennifer Lea and Gregory Sean Vinson; and fond nephew of Martha (Jerry)...

Marjory Koziczynski

Marjory Koziczynski

Dec 20, 2013

Koziczynski, Marjory Bird (nee Arnold), 84, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 20th at Salem Village in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Koziczynski and Raymond Kohl, loving mother to Roy, Bill, Raymond (Mae), Bart (Sue) and Paula (Brett), and grandma Cookie to ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Loving sister to the late Elsie, Annabel, Phillip, Tom,...

Helen T. North

Helen T. North

Dec 18, 2013

HELEN T. NORTH (HENEGHAN) Age 86, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, December 18th, 2013 at Encore Senior Village in New Lenox. Helen is survived by her loving family, children, Janet (Clif) Gustafson, Jim (Alicia) North, Carol Taylor, special niece, Janice (Larry) Everett, grandchildren, Erin Bisbee, Adam Gustafson, Kristen Cuzzone, Jamie Hutchens, Ed Taylor, David Taylor, four great grandson...

Hal F. Gustafson

Hal F. Gustafson

Dec 17, 2013

HAL F. GUSTAFSON Age 93, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at his home in New Lenox. Hal is survived by his loving family, children, Lee (Barbara) Gustafson, Mark (Bille Cox) Gustafson, Kerry (Al) Kandziorski, grandchildren, Erik, Stephen, Elaine, Lisa and Amy. Hal was preceded in death by his parents, Harold & Grace Gustafson and wife,...

Florence Hayes Wirsen

Florence Hayes Wirsen

Dec 14, 2013

Born February 29, 1924, at peace December 14, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Jack and the late Lillian (nee Connolly) Reilly. Wife of the late David Hayes and the late Howard Wirsen. Proud Mother of Nancy "Boots" (the late John) Clarey, Carol "Bomber" Lakumb (Keith), Ellen "Lulluh" (the late Glenn) Ludvigsen, David "Davey Crockett" (Caryl) Hayes, Pam "Puffy" White,...

Mr. Ralph D. Ward

Mr. Ralph D. Ward

Dec 14, 2013

Ralph D. Ward Age 81, of Frankfort, entered into the presence of His Lord, surrounded by his loving family, on Saturday, December 14, 2013. Beloved husband of Florence nee Kiel; loving father of Cheryl (James) Howard, Diane (David) Wilson, David (Gail) Ward, and Barbara (Darryl) Hudson; cherished grandfather of Christa (Christian) Roeh, Joshua (Bethany), Jenna, and Jonathan Howard, Jeremy, Justin,...

Patrick J. Colvin

Patrick J. Colvin

Dec 13, 2013

Patrick Joseph Colvin, 63, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 8:05 A.M. Friday December 13, 2013 at the Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center in Hoopeston. He was born February 9, 1950, in Chicago, IL, the son of Kenneth E. and Valerie (Ploszaj) Colvin. He married Virginia T. Alm on September 25, 1971 at the Wayside Chapel in Palos Park, IL....

Arnold "Butch" Becker,  Jr.

Arnold "Butch" Becker, Jr.

Dec 13, 2013

Age 65, of New Lenox formerly of Joliet and Manhattan, passed away Friday, December 13, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born in Joliet, IL to Helen (nee Waldvogal) and the late Arnold Becker Sr. Beloved husband of Jackie (nee Knupp); Loving father of Gina (Cesar) Espinoza and Chris (Nicole); Dear brother of Dewey (Kathy),...

Ms. Phyllis Jean Shelton

Ms. Phyllis Jean Shelton

Dec 13, 2013

Phyllis Jean Shelton nee Tyler Age 79, of Lockport, IL, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 in Lockport. Beloved wife of the late Bill Shelton. Phyllis is survived by her siblings Sam Tyler of Lockport, Deloris (Darrell) Collins of Joplin, MO and Marie Leithliter of Eldorado, IL; niece Amanda Sandy and brother-in-law Rick Sandy. Also survived by numerous nieces,...

Robert J. Sanders

Robert J. Sanders

Dec 12, 2013

Robert J. Sanders 42, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Evergreen Park, IL to Jeanette (nee Vedder) and the late Paul Sanders. Beloved husband of Sherri (nee Slee); Loving father of Sydney, Bobby and Ally; Dear brother of Paul "P.J." (Janet), MaryAnne (Ed) Babbe and...

Mary Jane Bender

Mary Jane Bender

Dec 11, 2013

MARY JANE BENDER Age 66, of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 at her home in Joliet. Mary Jane is survived by her loving family, children, Susan Love, Jennifer (Duane) Shofner, Tonette (David) Pesavento, Spc. Andrew Bender, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Mary Jane was preceded in death by two grandchildren. Family will receive friends at Goodale...

Nestor A. Villaluz

Nestor A. Villaluz

Dec 10, 2013

Nestor A. Villaluz age 78 of Romeoville. Il passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, with his family at his side. Family will receive friends Sunday, December 15 for visitation from 3pm to 8pm at Goodale Memorial Chapel - 912 S. Hamilton St, Lockport, IL. Funeral will be held Monday, December 16, 2013. Prayers will be at...

Rev. Armando G. Lopez

Rev. Armando G. Lopez

Dec 10, 2013

Age 65, of Park Forest, formerly of Milwaukee Wisc. Passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013; loving husband of Maria (nee Lara) Lopez; beloved father of Sergio (Christina) Lopez, Laura (Von Dunbar) Lopez, Josue (Melissa) Lopez and Clarissa (Tyron Foston) Lopez; proud grandfather of Mayah, Josiah, Serenity, Joshua, Ayden, Jacob, Sydney and Noah; cherished son of the late Manuel and...

Lou Ann Darnall

Lou Ann Darnall

Dec 9, 2013

Lou Ann Darnall (nee Keeling) 84, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. She was born in Paducah, KY to the late Londi and Ella Mae (nee Brown) Keeling. Survived by her loving family; her sons, Irvan (Charlene), Terry (Paula) and Tom (Annette); nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; her sister, Lillie Mae...