Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Pearl M. Niccum-Hoffman

Pearl M. Niccum-Hoffman

October 27, 2014

Pearl M. Niccum-Hoffman nee Brinkman 86, of Bolingbrook, passed away on Monday, October 27th, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Louis Hoffman and the late Richard Niccum; loving mother of the late Joseph (Sharon) Niccum, and the late James Niccum; cherished grandmother of Joseph (Kim) Niccum, Jeffrey (Kelly) Niccum, and Brian (Karolina) Niccum and great-grandmother of Cadence Niccum, Allyson Patton,...

Walter Lee James

Walter Lee James

October 26, 2014

Walter Lee James 74, of rural Lockport, died unexpectedly Sunday, October 26, 2014 at his home. Lee was born in Gladstone, IL to the late Lester R. "Bill" and Vera M. (nee Milligan) James. Loving husband of 52 years of Darlene (nee DePra); Beloved father of Randy (Nanette) James and Susan (Dan) Starcevich; Adored grandfather of Benjamin "BJ", Max, Teddy...

Helen L. Sullivan

Helen L. Sullivan

October 23, 2014

Helen L. Sullivan, age 92 of Matteson formerly of Lockport, passed away on October 23, 2014. Loving wife of the late Sylvester Sullivan; beloved mother of Judi Donovan and Karen (Jack) Dobson; dearest sister of Mildred Kubitz and the late Marion Schwaar; cherished grandmother of Robert Beaudry, Scott Beaudry, Kelli Simon, Brian Rackouski and Jamie Rackouski; dear great grandmother of...

Donna Jean Kladis

Donna Jean Kladis

October 23, 2014

Donna Jean Kladis 75, of New Lenox formerly of Riverdale passed away October 23, 2014. Beloved wife of of the late George; Loving mother of William Liptak, James (Anmarie) Kladis and Melissa Miska; dear sister of Virginia (Julius) Liptak; late Ronald (late Victoria), David (Angel) and Jackie (Judy) Sandstrom; Cherished grandma of William, Anthony, Samantha, Savanna, Elise, Mallory, Juliana and...

Mrs. Mercedes I. Perry

Mrs. Mercedes I. Perry

October 22, 2014

Mercedes was born on July 8, 1934, and passed away on October 22, 2014 in Hazel Crest, IL. Beloved wife of Dennis Perry. She was a resident of Frankfort, IL. Funeral services will be held at Morris-Nilsen Funeral Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave, S. Richfield, Minnesota 55423 at a later date. Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mrs. Carol M. Friske

Mrs. Carol M. Friske

October 22, 2014

Carol M. Friske nee Wirth Age 85, of New Lenox, IL passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. Beloved wife of Roy Friske; loving sister of Dennis (LaVonne) Wirth, Ron Wirth, and Barbara (Robert) Parr; also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Bessie Wirth nee Armstrong; and siblings Fran...

Amanda Langreder

Amanda Langreder

October 22, 2014

Amanda Langreder nee Kuse Was born in Riverdale on February 20, 1920 and passed away on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014 at the age of 94. She moved to Frankfort with her parents and siblings in 1926, and was married to Walter Langreder on November 21st, 1970. She is survived by her 2 sisters May Schrank of New Lenox, and Ida...

Sharon C. Giblin

Sharon C. Giblin

October 18, 2014

SHARON C. GIBLIN (CARMODY) Age 75 of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, October 18th, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Sharon is survived by her loving family, children, Colleen Giblin, Kimberly (Paul) Chen, Kellie (Chris) DeMik, daughter-in-law, Theresa Giblin, siblings, Patrick (Virginia) Carmody, Marianne (Connie) Foundos, Lynn Witte, ten grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and...

Alice Lucille Harbin

Alice Lucille Harbin

October 16, 2014

Alice Lucille Harbin, age 69 of Mokena formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Thursday, October 16,2014. Beloved wife of James Harbin Sr.; loving mother of James (Valarie) Harbin Jr, Karen (Annemarie Martin) Harbin, Amy (Gary) Holman; dearest sister of Thomas Lucas, Michael Lucas, Joseph Lucas, Janet Lucas, Ruth (Leonard) Daukus; proud grandmother of Cody Harbin, Megan Harbin, Jesse Holman,...

Rose "Carmie" Binetti

Rose "Carmie" Binetti

October 15, 2014

Rose "Carmie" Binetti (nee Leo) 86, of Frankfort, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at Mother Theresa Home, Lemont, IL. Rose was born in Italy to the late Vito and Rosa (nee Pedota) Leo. Beloved wife of the late John N. Binetti; Dear sister of Mary (the late Dr. Rajendra) Shah; Loving aunt of Dr. Mary (Scott) Cox, Dr. Raj...

Eamiel L Beck,  Jr.

Eamiel L Beck, Jr.

October 14, 2014

Eamiel L. Beck Jr., age 60, beloved husband of Veronica "Roni" (nee Matuszewski). Loving father to the late Eamiel L. Beck III. A special son to the late Eamiel L. Beck Sr. and Catherine M. (nee Henson). Loving brother to Linda Rockrohr, Caroline "Neoma" (Raymond) Violetto, Sandra "Roggie" Nordenberg and Catherine Beck. Dear uncle and great uncle to many nieces...

Catherine S. Merman

Catherine S. Merman

October 14, 2014

CATHERINE S. MERMAN (STOUGH) Age 94 of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, October 14th, 2014 at her home in New Lenox. Catherine is survived by her loving family, children, Cathy (Sid) Baumgartner, Elizabeth (Gregory) Voss, Robin (Chris) Snodgrass, nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and her loving companion, Roger the cat. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Merman....

Daniel L. Nawracaj

Daniel L. Nawracaj

October 13, 2014

Daniel L. Nawracaj 66, of New Lew Lenox, passed away Monday, October 13, 2014 at his home after a long courageous battle with cancer. Daniel was born in Chicago to the late Joseph F. and Bernice T. (nee Kaput) Nawracaj. Beloved husband of Cora (nee Boehm); Loving father of Jennifer (Ken), Julie (Felix) Garza and Jerilyn Buongiorno; Cherished grandfather of...

Margaret T. Woltemade

Margaret T. Woltemade

October 12, 2014

Margaret T. Woltemade, age 97, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2014. The family will receive friends at St. Bernard Church, 1313 Ridgewood Ave., Joliet, IL 60432 on Saturday, October 18, 2014 from 8:00 AM until time of Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park, Joliet, IL.

Walter "Bud" R. Schmitz

Walter "Bud" R. Schmitz

October 12, 2014

WALTER "BUD" R. SCHMITZ Age 83 of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, October 12th, 2014 at The Cottages of New Lenox in New Lenox. Bud is survived by his loving family, children, Karl (Mary) Schmitz, Walter F. (Gina) Schmitz, John (Dawn) Schmitz, Nicole (John) Schabes, siblings, Eugene Schmitz, Earl Schmitz, grandchildren, Chad (Tabitha) Schmitz, Erik (Amy) Schmitz, Jessica Schmitz,...

Mr. Jack L. Keller

Mr. Jack L. Keller

October 9, 2014

JACK L. KELLER Age 83, of New Lenox, IL; passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2014. Beloved husband of Lillian nee Fuqua; loving father of Steve (Norma) Keller, late Dennis Keller, and Melinda (Kevin) Grundhofer; cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 15. Jack was a Korean War Marine Veteran, Mason, and member of 1st Christian Church of Joliet. He...

Trent A. Bartolomucci

Trent A. Bartolomucci

October 9, 2014

Trent A. Bartolomucci, age 21 of New Lenox, passed away on October 9, 2014 in Columbia, Missouri. Loving son of Anthony and Kimberly (nee Gerdes) Bartolomucci; beloved brother of Stephen and Joseph Bartolomucci; dearest grandson of Frank and late Barbara Bartolomucci, Late Margaret Rada Vitullo and Gordon Ralph and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephew. Trent was a graduate...

Robert W. Wilson,  Jr.

Robert W. Wilson, Jr.

October 9, 2014

Robert W. Wilson Jr, Age 73 of Frankfort formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on October 9, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Loving husband of Elaine (nee Lucetti) Wilson; beloved father of Ronald (Joyce) Wilson, Kenneth Wilson and Sandra (Robert) Larimore; dearest step father of Greg Chartier and Michelle (Pat) Penna; dearest son of the late Robert Sr....

Mr. Kenneth L. Kinney

Mr. Kenneth L. Kinney

October 9, 2014

Kinney, Kenneth Kenneth Kinney, 91, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, teacher, mentor and coach, passed away October 9, 2014. Ken was born on July 11, 1923 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Harry and Laura Kinney. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II, where his battalion proudly contributed to MacArthur's liberation of the Philippines. Following...

Thomas A. Randich

Thomas A. Randich

October 7, 2014

Thomas A. Randich Age 55, of Orland Park passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Loving husband of Dianne (nee Malkowski); beloved father of Kymberly (Joe) Holwell, Thomas "Tommy" and Kaitlyn; dearest son of Thomas and Carol (nee Soltis); cherished brother of Steven (Susan), Jack (Susan) and Jeffrey (Brigette); dear son in law of Ray and Emily Malkowski; fond brother...