Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Robert A. Bebar

Robert A. Bebar

January 11, 2014

ROBERT A. BEBAR Age 85, of Lockport went home to the Lord with his loving family by his side Saturday, January 11, 2014 at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Joann Bebar (Baldigo), children, Jean (Rick) Barr, Barbara (Gary) Behrens, Robert (Rhonda) Bebar, Michael (Sandy) Bebar, Susan (David) Craig, Jane (Greg) Cosme, siblings,...

Daryl W. Brown

Daryl W. Brown

January 10, 2014

Daryl W. Brown Age 73, late of Chicago, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014 at Holy Cross Hospital, Chicago. Born in Chicago to the late Charles and Mae (nee McGovern) Brown; Loving Father of Laurie (Brian) Smith, Nicole Brown, and Warren Brown; Cherished Papa of Leilynn Smith, Nathan and Jasmine McGuire, and Madison Uhlenberg; Dear Brother of Phyllis (the late...

Oakley "Woody" Woodard

Oakley "Woody" Woodard

January 10, 2014

OAKLEY "WOODY" L. WOODARD Age 90, of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Woody is survived by his loving family, wife, Frances Woodard (Grohnke) siblings, Leon (Jean) Woodard, Neville (Alice) Woodard, niece, Sharon (Roger) Maddox and nephew, Scott (Katrina) Woodard. Woody was preceded in death by his parents, Everette &...

William B. Woltkamp

William B. Woltkamp

January 8, 2014

WILLIAM B. WOLTKAMP Age 82, of Frankfort, IL passed away Wednesday, January 8th, 2014 at Sky Ridge Medical Center in Lone Tree, CO. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Margaret Woltkamp (Bingham), children, Marie Terese (Terry) Galey, Mark (Mary) Woltkamp, Mary Ann (Dan) Rusk, Keith (Teresa) Woltkamp, Joann Woltkamp, Paul (Denise) Woltkamp, brother, Harry (Ruth) Woltkamp, Jr., grandchildren,...

Patrick M. Berkery

Patrick M. Berkery

January 8, 2014

Patrick M. Berkery Age 29, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. Beloved son of Michael and Nancy Berkery nee Williams; loving grandson of Ken and Arlene Williams, and the late Timothy and late Virginia Berkery; dear brother of Michael R. Berkery; adoring nephew of many aunts and uncles, and cousin to many. Patrick was involved...

Helen Cardani

Helen Cardani

January 8, 2014

Helen Cardani (nee Mudd) 85, passed away Wednesday, January 08, 2014 at El Paso Health Care Center, El Paso, IL. She was born in Seneca, IL to the late Thomas and Pauline (nee Basham) Mudd. Helen is survived by her loving family; her daughter, Deb (Marvin) Glatz; her son, Larry (Diana) Cardani; six grandchildren, Leann (Jeremy) Bolte, Eric Cardani, Richard,...

Thelma L. Floyd

Thelma L. Floyd

January 6, 2014

Thelma L. Floyd (nee Schaefer) 77, late of Mokena, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Thelma was born in Westchester, IL to the late Russell and Lucile (nee Peterson) Schaefer. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Orville H. Floyd. She is survived by her loving daughter Rachael (James) Aguirre; her dear...

Betty Roche

Betty Roche

January 6, 2014

Roche, Betty (nee Hopper) Beloved mother of Donna, Arthur, Donald and Karen (Paul) Bowdish; loving grandmother of Jennifer, Candace, Alexis, Paul, Jr., and Derek; adoring great-grandmother of Angelica, Elena, Hannah, Lana and Ray; cherished daughter of Salem and Marie Hopper; dear sister of Norma Jean, Adaline, Richard, Sally, Mildred Joann, Bonnie, and Norman; fond aunt of many. Long-time employee of...

Rita C. Hybol

Rita C. Hybol

January 5, 2014

Rita C. Hybol, 77, of Hildago, TX formerly of Orland Park, passed away on January 5, 2014;beloved wife of the late David Hybol, cherished mother of Dennis (Annette) Morow and Darlene (David) Kasper; dearest grandmother of Jake Morow, Danielle Kasper, Desirae Kasper and James Morow and loving friend of Leonard Potter. A memorial visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial...

Antoinette Mattiuzzo Basile

Antoinette Mattiuzzo Basile

January 4, 2014

Antoinette Basile nee Mattiuzzo age 85. A Frankfort resident formerly of South Holland and Roseland. Wife of the late Dominick Basile. Mother of Donald (Christy) Basile, Thomas (Barbara) Basile and Carolyn (John) Berger. Grandmother of Demaurice, Andrew (Emily), and Robert (Courtney) Basile, John Berger Jr. and Elizabeth (Christopher) Nanovic. Sister of the late Louis Mattiuzzo. The family will receive friends...

Linda L. Ernat

Linda L. Ernat

January 3, 2014

Linda L. Ernat Age 48, of Mokena, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 3, 2014. Beloved wife of Brian Ernat; loving mother of Nicole and Carissa Ernat; cherished daughter of Patricia and the late Louis Chesla; dearest sister of Larry (Amy) Chesla and Tony (Ann Marie) Chesla; fond daughter in law of Marlene and Jim Ernat; proud aunt of Drew,...

Charles M. "Chuck" Bedrosian

Charles M. "Chuck" Bedrosian

January 3, 2014

Charles "Chuck" M. Bedrosian Age 60, of Olympia Fields passed away on Friday, January 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Diane (nee Keuch); loving father of Brian (Michelle) and Amy (Karl) Gess; dearest son of Charles and Nancy(nee Hansen); cherished brother of Linda (late Ron) Latimer and Lori (Grady) Cunningham; proud grandfather of Emerson Bedrosian and Kyle and Dylan Gess and...

Ms. Dorothy R. Binzen

Ms. Dorothy R. Binzen

January 2, 2014

Dorothy R. Binzen nee Zielinski Age 92, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, January 2nd, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Richard W. Binzen Sr., loving mother of Richard W. (Rita) Binzen Jr., late Charles D. (Anne) Binzen, and James D. (Louise Ann) McLaren; cherished grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 7; dear sister of Rita (late Casmir) Zola,...

Mrs. Judith A. Durovec

Mrs. Judith A. Durovec

December 30, 2013

Judith A. Durovec nee Hartzell Age 70, of New Lenox, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Monday, December 30th, 2013. Beloved wife of Steve Durovec; loving mother of James (late Victoria) Durovec and John A. Durovec; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Sara, and Stephen Durovec; dear sister of William (Donna) Hartzell. Funeral services private. Arrangements entrusted to Kurtz Memorial Chapel,...

Mr. Thomas W. Tryner

Mr. Thomas W. Tryner

December 30, 2013

Thomas W. Tryner Age 75, of Tekonsha, MI, formerly of Bellwood, IL passed away on Monday, December 30th, 2013. Beloved husband of Gail nee Matson; loving father of Nancy (Bob) Hoover, Thomas F. Tryner, and Julie (Keith) Kolosta; cherished grandfather of Michael, Jonathan, Timothy, Kailee, and Jenna; dear brother of the late Frank Tryner, late James (Nancy) Tryner, and Barbara...

Catherine "Kay" R. Ulrich

Catherine "Kay" R. Ulrich

December 29, 2013

Catherine "Kay" R. Ulrich (nee Garbin) 83, of New Lenox, passed away December 29, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital. Born in Joliet to the late Primo and Mary (nee Toigo) Garbin, lived her full married life in New Lenox. Survived by her loving family; her husband of 58 years Francis J.; her children, Paul (Lisa), James (Lisa), Patricia Ann (Thomas)...

Rosalyn P. Musselman

Rosalyn P. Musselman

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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...