Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Irene L. Berg

Irene L. Berg

February 18, 2014

Irene L. Berg (nee Mroz) Age 85, of Frankfort formerly of Olympia Fields, passed away on February 18, 2014. Loving mother of Sandy Babka, Jacki (Gene) Halsall, Ginger (Rodger Glover) Point and Renee (Frank) Hanicek; beloved sister of Raymond Mroz , Leo (Dorothy) Mroz and the late Isabelle Green; dearest grandmother of 9, cherished great grandma of 6 and fond...

Roger A. Barlow

Roger A. Barlow

February 17, 2014

Roger A. Barlow 63, late of Joliet, formerly of New Lenox, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at his home. He was born in Joliet to the late Donald C. and Elrieda (nee Genens) Barlow. Loving father of Rick Barlow, Nicole (Zachary) Ryther and Caitlyn Barlow; Cherished grandfather of Lucas and Emma Ryther; Dear brother of Bernadette (Ken) Martin, Jo...

Judy Kraulidis

Judy Kraulidis

February 16, 2014

Judy Kraulidis, nee Sandstrom. Age 67. Beloved wife of Tim. Loving mother of Tim (Debbie), Todd, Brian (Erin), and Michael. Dear Nana of Noah, Haley, Dylan, Logan, Mason and Riley. Cherished sister of 7. Memorial Visitation, Saturday February 22, 2014 from 12pm – 7pm with Chapel Service at 5pm at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL.

Dolores S. Wisniewski

Dolores S. Wisniewski

February 16, 2014

Dolores S. Wisniewski (nee Juriga) 82, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2014. Born in Chicago to the late Steve and Bertha (nee Moskwa) Juriga. Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Wisniewski; Loving mother of, Karen (John) Cira, James (Denise) Wisniewski and Donna (Tom) Shimkus; Cherished grandmother of Amy (Shawn) Swanson, Steven Leshko, Abby (Keith) Mason,...

Ms. Nancy Spangler-Swenson

Ms. Nancy Spangler-Swenson

February 14, 2014

Swenson-Spangler Nancy Age 81, of Greenacres, FL., passed away on February 14, 2014 in JFK Medical Center, Atlantis, FL. She was born and raised in Lockport, IL., and was a Class of 1950 graduate of Lockport High School. Nancy relocated to Pompano Beach, FL., and settled in Greenacres, FL. She was rich in family and friends, enjoying her life with...

Joseph R. Bruckner,  Md

Joseph R. Bruckner, Md

February 13, 2014

JOSEPH R. BRUCKNER, MD Age 66, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, February 13th, 2014 at his home in New Lenox. Joseph is survived by his loving family, wife, Corinne Bruckner (Randall), children, Joseph C. (Rebecca) Bruckner, Katrina C. (Robert) Mata, siblings, Brian (Irene) Bruckner, James (Julie) Bruckner, Jeanne Bruckner, grandchildren, Joseph T. Bruckner, Jack C. Bruckner and several...

Rhonda J. Guildenzoph

Rhonda J. Guildenzoph

February 12, 2014

RHONDA J. GUILDENZOPH (SPLITGERBER) Age 56, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, February 12th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Rhonda is survived by her loving family, husband, John A. Guildenzoph, father, Bill Splitgerber, children, Ben Guildenzoph, Marc Guildenzoph, Cari (David) Ingram, John Guildenzoph, siblings, William, Dawn, grandchildren, Anthony, Rori and Jacob. Rhonda was preceded in death...

Ms. Mary Ann Bajt

Ms. Mary Ann Bajt

February 12, 2014

Mary Ann "Tippy" Bajt nee Madarik passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at her home in Lockport. She is survived by her daughter Mary Frances; sister-in-law Joyce Madarik, special niece Doris M. Hammel, and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Francis J. Bajt; her parents Joseph and Mary (Suca) Madarik; six brothers Emil,...

Mr. Gregory G. Saladin

Mr. Gregory G. Saladin

February 11, 2014

Gregory G. Saladin Age 58, of Matteson, passed away Tuesday, January 11th, 2014. Beloved husband of Donna nee Yates-Saladin; loving father of Joshua and Zachary Saladin; dear brother of Ed Saladin; and cherished uncle of Christine, Renee, and Sherri. Greg was a member of Heritage Baptist Church in Frankfort, and a devoted husband and father that will be sorely missed....

Mae R. Jordan

Mae R. Jordan

February 10, 2014

Mae R. Jordan nee Ryan Age 78, of Mokena, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Charles Jordan; loving mother of Therese (James) Leonard and the late Celene Jordan; cherished grandmother of Jessica and Jamie Leonard; dear sister of Phillip (Susan) Ryan, James Ryan, the late Father Kellan Ryan, and Lorraine (late Donald) Massie. Family will...

Thomas J. Bingham

Thomas J. Bingham

February 10, 2014

Thomas J. Bingham 64, late of Marseilles, formerly of Lockport, passed away Monday, February 10, 2014 at OSF St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa, IL. Born in Chicago to Carmella (nee Daly) and the late Thomas J. Bingham Jr; Loving Brother of Terrence (Jean) Bingham, Timothy (Sue) Bingham, Jacalyn (Robert) Gilman and Sharon (Michael) Cahill; Dear uncle and cousin of many....

Larry R. Ritchie

Larry R. Ritchie

February 9, 2014

LARRY R. RITCHIE Age 68, of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, February 9th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Larry is survived by his loving family, siblings, Louise Brayfield, Juannelle (Kevin Keck) Ritchie, Jannet Bersano, nieces, Sandra (John) Weierman, Kathleen (Al) Davis, Deanna Bersano, great niece, Brittani Davis, great nephews, Cameron Davis and Connor Davis. Larry was preceded...

Mark A. Coates

Mark A. Coates

February 8, 2014

Mark A. Coates 51, of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, February 08, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Mark was born in Chicago to Andrew and Barbara (nee Blay) Coates. Loving father of Jeremy Coates and Marissa Coates; Beloved brother of Michael (fiancée Jennifer Drazan) and Melody (Robert) Hartnell; Cherished grandfather of McKayala, Krys, Devyn and Stefyn; numerous nieces, nephews,...

Nancy P. Kelly

Nancy P. Kelly

February 8, 2014

Nancy P. Kelly (nee Pearson) 74, of Olympia Fields, formerly of Park Forest, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Advocate Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn. Born in Evergreen Park to the late Paul and Helen (nee O'Connor) Pearson. Beloved wife of F. Patrick Kelly; Loving mother of Peggy Kelly, Francis (Sandra) Kelly and John (Laura) Kelly; Cherished grandmother of seven;...

Gloria E. Morgan

Gloria E. Morgan

February 8, 2014

Gloria E. Morgan (Reiter) Weeks-Demmer Gloria E. Morgan, born on December 11, 1935, was the youngest daughter to Ralph and Florence (nee Olson) Reiter in Homer Township. In her youth, she was fondly known to her classmates at Glo-Worm and later in life as the "mail-lady" to many, but affectionately to a blessed few as wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....

Newey F. Kearney,  Sr.

Newey F. Kearney, Sr.

February 7, 2014

NEWEY F. KEARNEY, SR. Age 85, of Lockport, passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2014 at his home in Lockport, IL. Newey is survived by his loving family, wife, Sybil H. Kearney (Helms), children, Vivian (Dave) Oxley, Francis Ann (James) Cooke, Newey Kearney, Jr., sister, Eleanor Lancey, grandchildren, Kelly Cooke, David (Suzanne) Oxley, Adrienne (Steve) Walton, Courtney (Michael) Turner, Nikki...

Mrs. Patricia H. Stuglis

Mrs. Patricia H. Stuglis

February 7, 2014

Patricia H. Stuglis nee Cukale Age 68, of Tinley Park, IL passed away on Friday, February 7th, 2014. Beloved wife of Kenneth Stuglis; loving mother of Joseph (Michele) and James (Michelle) Stuglis; cherished grandmother of Nicholas, Sarah, Michael, and Zachary Stuglis; dear cousin of Geraldine (late Robert) Wiora and Janice (Tom) Zieler; fond sister-in-law of Sylvia (late Morgan) O'Connell. Patricia...

Evelyn M. Jedrzejak

Evelyn M. Jedrzejak

February 3, 2014

Evelyn M. Jedrzejak (nee Peters) 75, of New Lenox, formerly of Hickory Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 03, 2014. Born in Chicago to the late Allen and Enola (nee Deisher) Peters; Beloved Wife of Jerry; Loving Mother of Theresa (Richard) Clawson and Sharon (John) Rodewald; Cherished Grandmother of Steve and Kenny Clawson and Sam Rodewald; Dear Sister of...

Mr. Richard J. Pignone

Mr. Richard J. Pignone

February 1, 2014

Richard J. Pignone 69, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2014. Beloved husband of Carolyn nee Geraci; loving father of Joseph (Lori) Pignone and Jennifer (Michael) Strezo; cherished papa of Jason and Jeremy Strezo; dear brother of Angeline (William) McGleam, Annette (Jospeh) Guiffre, and Rocco (Geraldine) Pignone; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Richard was...

Kathryn L. Coke

Kathryn L. Coke

January 31, 2014

Kathryn L. Coke nee Hampton Age 82, of Mokena formerly of New Lenox and Posen, born and raised in Brookhaven Mississippi, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Charles Coke; loving mother of Cynthia (Al) Stein and Denise (Harold) Towry; Cherished grandmother of Luke (Tanna) and April Towry and Adam Hite; and great grandmother of...