Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Imogene Mcmurtrey

Imogene Mcmurtrey

December 5, 2013

Age 79, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Loving wife of Jerry; beloved mother of Michael (Betty), Susan (Walt) Gregory, Mark (Ivy), Sandra Ufen and Chris; dearest sister of Helene Anderson and Marty Finchum; cherished grandmother of 10 and fond aunt to several nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends Tuesday, December 10, 2013 from 3 to...

Mrs. Gloria J. Burns

Mrs. Gloria J. Burns

December 4, 2013

Gloria J. Burns nee Schultz Age 69, of Manhattan, IL. formerly of Dolton, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 4th, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with her family at her side. Beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Debra Burns (Robert Farmer), Thomas (Linda) Burns, and Kimberly (Michael) Deloian; cherished grandmother of Richard, Alec, Evan, Emily, and...

Ms. Josephine M. Weir

Ms. Josephine M. Weir

December 4, 2013

Josephine Mary Weir nee Landski, 84, born at home in Chicago, and life long resident of the south-side; passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Willow Falls Assisted Living in Crest Hill. Beloved wife of the late Edward Weir. Josephine is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Special aunt and friend to Juliean (Scott)...

Robert W. Edborg

Robert W. Edborg

December 4, 2013

Age 86, of New Lenox formerly of South Holland. Passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Loving husband of Gertrude (Nee Paskewicz); beloved father of Russell (Kim), Janice (Bill) Bolhuis and Donna (Walter) Brown; dearest son of late Clarence and Marjorie (nee Owen); fond brother of Jane (Robert) Foster and late Donald (Barbara); cherished grandfather of Sarah, Rebecca, Kaitlin, Kevin,...

Ruth Marie Reiter

Ruth Marie Reiter

December 3, 2013

Ruth Marie Reiter (nee Keigher) Born May 19, 1925, late of Joliet and Crest Hill. Passed away December 3, 2013 in Morton, Il. Survived by her loving family, children Scott (Marybeth), Georgia (Chris) Glynn and Monica O'Brien, grandchildren Michael, Matthew, Molly (Mrs. Tom) Boland, Martin, Mark Reiter, Gavin Glynn and Shane, T.J., Haley and Jake O'Brien, and six great-grandchildren and...

Janelle H. Krueger

Janelle H. Krueger

December 1, 2013

Janelle H. Krueger (nee Winters) Age 80, of Iron Mountain, Michigan formerly Frankfort, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013. Janelle is survived by her loving family; her children Dan Krueger, Denice (Mike) Peterson, Duane Krueger, Donna (Stephan) Schobel and Donald Krueger; brothers Orville and Glenn; a sister Faith; grandchildren Matthew, Andrew, Joshua, Melissa and Danielle also survived by many nieces,...

Mr. Frank Legrett

Mr. Frank Legrett

November 29, 2013

Frank LeGrett Age 74, of New Lenox, IL., formerly of New York, passed away on Friday, November 29th, 2013 in New Lenox. Beloved husband of Helen nee Seamans; loving father of Michelle (late Ralph) Ruiz, Rick (Vicki) LeGrett, and Kimberly Alcayaga; cherished grandfather of Jaime Lee, Nicole (Jerry) Sluiter, Lindsay Ruiz, Dominic Ruiz, Joshua LeGrett, Nathanial (Delilah) LeGrett, Louis LeGrett,...

Frances E. Langley

Frances E. Langley

November 28, 2013

FRANCES E. LANGLEY (HARR) Age 92, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, November 28th, 2013 at Lakewood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield. Frances is survived by her loving family, children, Kenneth (Janice) Langley, Marilyn (Roy) Fox, grandchildren, Caroline, Matthew (Rhonda), Nathaniel, Nicholas (Jennifer), great grandchildren, Braden, Adalyn, step grandchildren, Kirsten, Alex and many nieces and nephews. Frances was preceded...

Kenneth E. English

Kenneth E. English

November 27, 2013

Kenneth Edward English, 67, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his home in Dana Point, California. Ken was born June 16, 1946 to Robert and Rosemary (Peyton) English in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from St. Rita High School in the class of 1965. In 1966 Ken enlisted in the Army and served on a communication site in Qui...

Jerry B. Jones

Jerry B. Jones

November 21, 2013

Jerry B. Jones , age 72 of Monee formerly of Cicero and Berwyn, passed away on November 21, 2013. Loving father of Timothy Jones, Teresa Pilgrim, Sherry Sroka, Michael Jones and Jerry Jones, beloved son of the late Wallace and Pearl (nee Grizzle) Jones; dearest brother of Jimmy Jones, Wilma Brewer and the late Michael Jones, Dennis Jones and Deborah...

Mr. Gary P. Beno

Mr. Gary P. Beno

November 21, 2013

Gary P. Beno Age 59, of New Lenox, IL., passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 21st, 2013. Loving father of Brianna and Brett Beno; also survived by numerous cousins. Gary was a member of IBEW Local Union 134. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 Sunday, November 24th, 2013 from 3:00...

Thomas Leo Saindon

Thomas Leo Saindon

November 21, 2013

age 74 of Frankfort born and raised in Chicago, passed away on November 21, 2013. Loving husband of Betty (nee Flanagan); Beloved father of the late Thomas John, dearest brother of Robert (Carol), William (Betty), Corrine (Chuck) Chodora, Frances (late Mickey) Dunn and Mary (Mark) Hirtzer; proud uncle to many nieces and nephews; fond brother in law to several; cherished...

Charles J. Andersen Iii

Charles J. Andersen Iii

November 19, 2013

Age 75, of New Lenox formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013. Loving husband of Kathryn (nee Labedz); beloved father of Charles (Sarah) IV and Julie (Mark) Marquardt; dearest brother of Sharon (Robert) Stevo; proud grandfather of Aric, Ethan and Evan Marquardt; cherished brother in law of Tom Labedz; fond uncle of Margie (Steven) Miller, Karen...

Ms. Bernice T. Nawracaj

Ms. Bernice T. Nawracaj

November 18, 2013

Bernice T. Nawracaj nee Kaput Age 92, of New Lenox, IL., formerly of Bridgeport, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18th, 2013 with her family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Ann (Robert) Krejci, Victoria (Terrence) Garvey, Cecilia (Almis) Salkauskas, Andrew (Lynn), Daniel (Cora) and Stashu; cherished grandmother of Tom, Cory, Michaela, Brian, Nicole,...

Mr. Michael D. Stanton,  Sr.

Mr. Michael D. Stanton, Sr.

November 18, 2013

Michael D. Stanton Sr., Age 72, of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Monday, November 18th, 2013. Beloved husband of Lydia nee Disabato; loving son of Donald Smith and the late Ruth Girod; dearest father of Michael Jr. (Terri), Timothy (Kelly), late Brian, Tammy (Michael) Congelosc, William (Traci) Frazier, and Mikey (Crystal) Frazier; cherished papa of grand and great-grandchildren; dear...

Karen J. Banaszak

Karen J. Banaszak

November 17, 2013

Karen J. Banaszak (nee Kunz), age 66 of Mokena formerly of Evergreen Park, passed away on November 17, 2013. loving wife of James J. Banaszak Sr.; beloved mother of James J. Banaszak Jr. and Janet (Charles) Svazas; dearest sister of Harold Kunz; cherished grandmother of Andrew, Nathan and Noah and nieces, nephews, cousins and dogs Bandit, Buttkiss and Bella. Family...

Jerome J. Jezuit,  Jr.

Jerome J. Jezuit, Jr.

November 16, 2013

JEROME "JERRY" J. JEZUIT, JR. Age 67, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, November 16th, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Jerome is survived by his loving daughter, Julie Jezuit. Jerome was preceded in death by his parents, Jerome J. Jezuit, Sr. & Helen Jezuit (Glombowski) and wife, Donna Jezuit (Russell). Jerome was a longtime active member of...

Helen A. Pelnarsh

Helen A. Pelnarsh

November 16, 2013

Helen A. Pelnarsh (nee Bertucci) 76, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013 at her home. She was born in Chicago to the late Anthony and Antoinette (nee Consolo) Bertucci. Loving Wife to James R. Pelnarsh of 46 years; Devoted Mother of James (Amy) Pelnarsh, Marie (James) Hickey and Katie Hickey; Cherished Grandmother of Jimmy, Ricky and Amanda Pelnarsh,...

Hans J. Marske

Hans J. Marske

November 16, 2013

Hans J. Marske Age 52, of Mokena formerly of Frankfort, Hickory Hills and Palos Hills, passed away on Saturday, November 16th, 2013. Loving father of Michael Marske, Lisa (Freddie) Vigil and Jennifer Merneigh; beloved son of Emil and Marianne (nee Skowron) Marske; dearest brother of Monica (Peter) Vanek; cherished grandfather of Annabelle and Deven Vigil; fond uncle of Justin Vanek....

Marie M. Lawrence

Marie M. Lawrence

November 14, 2013

Marie M. Lawrence (nee Etheredge) Age 88, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; sons Stephen, Thomas (Debra) and John (Sherie) Lawrence; grandchildren Josiah, Elisha, Anna-Marie, Charity, Naomi, Abigail, Sara, Katie and Rachel; great granddaughter Emily Grace; niece Linda Montgomery; sister in law Sarah Etheredge and brother in law Robert Fritz....