Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Florence M. Balamut

Florence M. Balamut

Aug 7, 2013

Florence M. Balamut (WITH FLAG) Age 90, of New Lenox, formerly of Dolton and Chicago, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Zigmund Balamut; loving mother of: Thomas (Lynn) Balamut, Bruce Balamut, Nancy Van Zeyl, and Robert (Diane) Balamut; cherished grandmother of: Bryan (Dawn) Balamut, Glen (Tammy) Balamut, Jenna (Jeff) Raunig, Christopher Van Zeyl, Carly...

Scott A. Templin

Scott A. Templin

Aug 6, 2013

Scott A. Templin 53, of Frankfort, formerly of Grays Lake IL, Canton MI, Laverne CA and Tulsa OK, born in Wichita KS. Passed away Suddenly, August 6, 2013. Loving Husband of Jann Reed-Templin; cherished father of Reed and Stephanie Templin; beloved son of Dorothy Templin and the late Jack Templin; devoted brother of Steve (Debbie) Templin and dearest uncle to...

James A. Erickson

James A. Erickson

Aug 5, 2013

JAMES A. ERICKSON Age 67, of Wilmington formerly of Lockport, passed away Monday, August 5th 2013. James is survived by his loving family, former wife, Susan Erickson, children, Tina (Nat) Freeman, Eddie Erickson, siblings, Jerry (Sandy) Erickson, Edwin Erickson, grandchildren, Jason, Anabelle, Emily, Grace, Evan and Ella. Also surviving is James extended family, domestic partner, Mary Mazin and her children,...

Mr. Robert F. Scholtes,  Sr.

Mr. Robert F. Scholtes, Sr.

Aug 5, 2013

Robert F. Scholtes Sr., Robert Francis Scholtes Sr., was born in Joliet on April 3, 1935 and entered eternal life on Monday, August 5, 2013 with his loving family by his side after a lingering illness. He is proceeded in death by his parents, Peter and Virginia Scholtes, a sister Peggy (infancy), In-Laws Elvis and Agnes Fugett and a great-granddaughter,...

Katherine "Katie" R. Sauter

Katherine "Katie" R. Sauter

Aug 4, 2013

KATHERINE "KATIE" R. SAUTER Age 33, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, August 4th, 2013 at her home in Tinley Park. Katherine is survived by her loving family, parents, Thomas & Karen Sauter (nee Sperka), sister, Kristine (fiancée William Blum) Sauter, grandmother, Lillian Sperka, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. Katherine was preceded in death by her grandparents, Ken...

Rev. William G. Johnson

Rev. William G. Johnson

Aug 4, 2013

Rev. William G. Johnson Age 84, of Homer Glen, passed away, on Sunday, August 4, 2013. Born in Eldorado, Illinois, January 20, 1929 to Earl C. and Vera (Morris) Johnson. Survived by wife Ruth; son Bradley Johnson (Carol) of Chicago; daughter Jan Rizzuto (Michael) of Frankfort; three grandchildren, Steven Johnson, Michael W. (Gayle) Rizzuto Emily (Bill) Clegg and several cousins....

Mr. Raymond H. Buiter

Mr. Raymond H. Buiter

Aug 3, 2013

Raymond H. Buiter (WITH FLAG) Age 82, a resident of Worth, IL for 57 years; formerly of Fort Worth, TX, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Dorothy nee Reimann; loving father of: Mike (Barbara) Buiter, Donna (Doyle) Robertson, and Jan (Edward) Alexander; cherished grandfather of: 12 and great-grandfather of 11. Family will receive friends at...

Edward G. Soller

Edward G. Soller

Aug 3, 2013

Edward G. Soller Age 78, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013. Beloved husband of Tena Ventress-Soller; loving father of Vicki Kelly, Lisa Soller and Jody (Bob) Watson; dearest grandfather of Jalisa, Joanna, Jennifer, Graham, Robert, Maddy, Olivia, Maverick and Parker; cherished great grandfather of 5. No services will be held. Funeral arrangements by Kurtz Memorial...

Irene G. Weglarz

Irene G. Weglarz

Aug 2, 2013

Irene G. was born on June 21, 1924 and passed away on Friday, August 2, 2013. Irene G. was a resident of New Lenox, Illinois. Funeral Service: Private Private

Mr. Louis E. Balbinot,  Jr.

Mr. Louis E. Balbinot, Jr.

Aug 2, 2013

Louis E. Balbinot Jr. Age 87, of New Lenox passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Friday, August 2, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Peg Balbinot nee Luther; loving father of: Judy (Ron) Robinson, June Balbinot, and Larry Balbinot; cherished grandfather of: Bobbie Hart, Kellie (Mike) Davis, Dale (Kim) Robinson, and Corrie (Jon) Sprague; great-grandfather...

Glenn A. Bisping

Glenn A. Bisping

Aug 1, 2013

Glenn A. Bisping Age 76, of New Lenox passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on Thursday, August 1, 2013. He is survived by his Loving wife Florence (Nee Lavezzi) Bisping; children Rose (Warren) Wright, Lloyd (Brandi) Bisping, Catherine Bisping, Sharon (Joel) Handorf and Julie (Loren) Kessel; grandchildren David, Stacey, Amanda, Jeffrey, Jake, Austin, Kiley, Brendan, Troy...

Joyce K Pascale

Joyce K Pascale

Jul 31, 2013

JOYCE K. PASCALE Joyce K. Pascale, 73, of Frankfort formerly of Palos Park, passed away, Wednesday July 31, 2013. Loving mother of Maria(Keith), Annunziato (Monica), Gabrielle (Raymond) Panfil, and Luke (fiancée Amy); beloved grandmother of Corey, Kyle, Justin, Taylor, Dominic, Madelyn and Isabella; cherished great grandmother of Liliana; aunt and cousin too many. She was preceded in death by her...

June L. Harrison

June L. Harrison

Jul 30, 2013

June L. Harrison (nee Dagenais) Age 84, of New Lenox formerly of Homewood, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Loving mother of Alana (Jim Porzio) Williamson; beloved daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (nee Fleck) Dagenais; dearest sister of the late Bob and Bill Dagenais and Shirley Hylton and Libby Somers. A memorial service for June will be held...

Alice Marie Radcliffe

Alice Marie Radcliffe

Jul 28, 2013

Alice Marie (Matthews) Radcliffe (January9, 1928- July 28,2013) Longtime Grand Marias, Michigan summer resident, raised in Grand Marais, Alice Marie (Matthews) Radcliffe, of Joliet, Illinois Passed away on July 28, 2013, in the presence of her family, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Alice was born January 9, 1928,in Waukegan, Illinois, the daughter of Wilbur and Marie (Kallio) Matthews....

Henry B. Leopold

Henry B. Leopold

Jul 25, 2013

Henry Bruce Leopold passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013 from a coronary condition. He is preceded in death by his father, Henry, mother, Dorothy, and half-sister, Sherry. Henry is survived by his brother, Brian Leopold (Frankfort, IL), sister-in law Jaye, and his sister, Valerie (Chicago, IL). He will be missed by his nieces, Darcy, Dana, Anna, Emma, Cynthia and...

Helen Ragsdell

Helen Ragsdell

Jul 25, 2013

Helen Ragsdell (nee Gjerko) Age 81, of Frankfort for 39 years, formerly of Harvey, passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2013. Helen is survived by her daughters: Sheryl Astudillo, Sharon Fricano, and Karen (Rick) Fritch; 6 grandchildren: Richard, Robert, Nicole, Jason, Tonya, and Russell; and 3 great-grandchildren: Augie, Robby, and Adelina. Helen was born August 2nd, 1931 in Milwaukee, WI....

Dorothy "Tootie" A. Olha

Dorothy "Tootie" A. Olha

Jul 24, 2013

DOROTHY "TOOTIE" A. OLHA (HARTMAN) Age 91, of Homer Glen, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Linda "Lynn" Doyle, Diane (Ken) Gulczynski, grandchildren, Michele (Roger Taylor) Stellwag, Jennifer (Chris Hyland) Furr, Melissa (Kurt) Stroud, Christopher Peterson, Kelly (John) Blum, great grandchildren, Brandon, Nathan, Nolan,...

Louis D. Leja

Louis D. Leja

Jul 22, 2013

Louis D. Leja 55, of Walkerton, IN formerly of New Lenox. Passed away Monday, July 22, 2013 with his family by his side. He was born in Blue Island, IL to Louis J. and Patricia (nee Rabidioux) Leja. Husband of Sharon (nee Lochow); Father of David R. Leja, Daniel Leja and Jessica Leja; Brother of David (Dianna) Leja, Kathy (George)...

Mr. Raymond G. Kudlo

Mr. Raymond G. Kudlo

Jul 21, 2013

Raymond G. Kudlo Age 85, of Tinley Park, IL., passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Gloria Kudlo (nee Michalski) (nee Homa) and the late Maxine Kudlo (nee Majewski); loving father of: Mellody (Larry) Klong, Kimberly Thomas, Kevin Kudlo, and the late Dawn Shown-Moore; dear step-father of: Tom (Denise) Michalski, the late Paul Michalski, and the...

Richard D. Wilson,  Sr.

Richard D. Wilson, Sr.

Jul 20, 2013

Richard D. Wilson Sr. 70, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was owner of Rich Wilson and Sons Blacktop and Paving Company. He is survived by his loving family; wife Susan Wilson (nee Hess); son Robert (Liese) Wilson, Richard (Sherry) Wilson and Kimberly (Eric) Wlodarski; brother Ken (Bonnie) Wilson; sister Pat Wilson; grandchildren Robert Jr., Nicole, Specialist...