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Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Arlene L. Walsh
May 25, 2013
WALSH, Arlene L (nee Schultz) of New Lenox passed away at home May 25. 2013, age 93. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Miller; Grandchildren Kyle (Laura Rozovics), Mark and Julie, all of New Lenox; Great Granddaughters Madilynn and Aleena Owens; Sisters Beverly Rardin of Ft. Myers, FL. Sister-in-law, Dorothy Ann (Charles) Larson and Dorothy Schultz. Preceded in death...
Diane M. Japp
May 23, 2013
Diane M. Japp (nee Groninger), age 75 longtime of Frankfort passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013. She is survived by her loving family, children Steven (Flor) Japp and Leslie Japp; brother Walter "Mike" (Mary) Groninger; brother in law Brian Staub daughter in law Janice (Daniel) Joyce and Tonya Japp; grandchildren Alexandra, Rachel, Natalie, Sam, Justine, Curtis, Craig, Nicolas and...
Mr. Kenneth H. Rose
May 20, 2013
Kenneth H. Rose 77, of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian and Burbank, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Manhattan, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Arlene Rose; loving father of: Cynthia (James) Sullivan, and Shelly (Robert) Drake; cherished grandfather of: Kenneth, Valerie, Jessica, and Ryan; and great-grandfather of: Mikayla, Logan, Kaitlynn, Karter, Alessiea,...
Robert D. Mankowske
May 19, 2013
Robert D. Mankowske 79, late of New Lenox, formerly of Hickory Hills, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his home. Born in Chicago to the late John and Katherine Mankowske. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Lexow), Loving Father of Robert (Kimberly) Mankowske and John Mankowske; Cherished Papa of Lynn and Kristi Mankowske; Dear Brother of the late William Mankowske....
Margie R. Pauls
May 16, 2013
Margie R. Pauls, was born on February 20, 1931 in St. Nicholas Minnesota. She was the daughter of John P. and Rose (Dockendorf) Beckius. Margie was united in marriage to Leroy A. Pauls on November 9, 1949, at Sacred Heart Church, Sauk Rapids, MN. Margie was a retired waitress and a Dietician. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, avid bird watcher, Bingo...
Jerry L. Hite
May 14, 2013
Jerry L. Hite 51, late of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Born in Oak Lawn, IL to Geraldine (nee Donnelly) and the late Clarence Gordon Hite; Beloved Husband of Gayle (nee Hall); Loving Father of Ryan and Kyle Hite; Dear Brother of Rebecca Corlew, Pamela (the late Richard) Ray, Patricia Blank, Vicki Pappas, and the late Gordie...
Joseph H. Farrell
May 13, 2013
Joseph H. Farrell Age 88, of New Lenox formerly of Dolton, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Mary (nee Henry) Farrell; children Joseph (Jean), Peggy and Patricia Farrell; grandchildren Brian, Joseph, Erin, Michael and Adam Farrell; great grandchildren Jayden Farrell, Sean Nowak and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...
Shirley Mae Blackburn
May 12, 2013
Shirley Mae Blackburn (nee Besso) 79, late of Lockport, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Palos Community Hospital. She was born in Chicago to the late John and Genevieve (nee Henderson) Besso. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Keith Dallas Blackburn. She is survived by her loving daughter Linda Blackburn, Mary, Susie, and John; a dear...
Judith Lee Stricklin
May 8, 2013
JUDITH LEE STRICKLIN (LANE) Age 72. Passed peacefully Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Stanford University Hospital in California. Formerly of New Lenox, Illinois. Presently residing in Foster City, California. Judy was a loving and cherished Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She will be greatly missed by her Son Bill Shepherd of New Lenox, Illinois, her Daughters: Cynthia...
Rita C. Fisher
May 7, 2013
Rita C. Fisher 91, late of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2013. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 10:30AM at St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. Second Ave. New Lenox, IL 60451.
Michael A. Meehan
May 7, 2013
Michael Anthony Meehan, age 51 of Frankfort, formerly of Homewood, Flossmoor and Parsippany, New Jersey passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Lori Meehan (nee Addy); children Patrick and Casey Meehan; parents John and Phyllis (nee Porten) Meehan; siblings Martha (Chris) Carlson, Peggy (Dan) Kramer and Mary Meehan; father and mother-in-law William...
Guy R. Wright
May 4, 2013
Guy R. Wright 90, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his Beloved Wife Lila (nee Harder) and his Loving Sister Virginia Wright Barron. Guy was a WWI U.S. Army Veteran. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451on Wednesday, May 8,...
Mr. Roger L. Pearson
May 4, 2013
Roger L. Pearson Age 68, of Lockport, IL., passed away Saturday, May 4h, 2013 in Maywood, IL. Loving brother of Robert (late Rosemary) Pearson and Lynn Pearson; dear uncle of Colleen Pearson, Robert Jr. (Jennifer) Pearson, and Jean Pearson; and great-uncle of Kayla Pearson. He was preceded in death by his mother Irene Pearson nee Schedeen. Roger was an avid...
Judith A. Sherrow
May 3, 2013
Judith A. Sherrow (nee Hoekstra) 74, late of Joliet formerly of New Lenox, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Chicago, IL to the late Jacob and Christine (nee Murray) Hoekstra; Beloved wife of the late Charles W. Sherrow; Loving Mother of Christine (the late James) Mead and Scott (the late Laurie) Sherrow;...
Ruth E. Bohnen
May 1, 2013
RUTH E. BOHNEN (POMPLIN) Age 86, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Ruth is survived by her loving family, children, Kenneth (Marie) Bohnen, Myra VanDyke, Paula (Lee) Crevier, Kathy (Steve) Lindgren, Karen Manthey, nephew, Vincent Raceina, 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband,...
David Keller
Apr 27, 2013
David Keller 62, of Yorkville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 27, 2013. Born in Greenville, OH to the late Verl T. and Margaret (nee Koppess) Keller. Beloved Husband of Phyllis (nee Covone); Loving Father of Zachary (fiancée Katrina Nutick) Keller, Sean (Jessica May) Keller, Katelyn Keller and Samantha Keller; Cherished Papa of Rose May Keller; Dear...
Mrs. Wanda G. Howell
Apr 27, 2013
Wanda Howell nee Chesser Wanda Howell died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Wanda is survived by her Husband Craig Howell, Her daughter Lisa Hamilton and granddaughters Sydney and Sadie and Son, Dave Oswalt and wife Ann and grandson Jason. Survived by Sister Gloria and husband Hugh Moran. The family will receive friends at...
Richard Fiorillo
Apr 27, 2013
Richard Fiorillo 63, late of Streamwood, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2013. Born in Melrose Park to the late Nicholas and Anna (nee Difiore) Fiorillo, living in Streamwood the past 35 years. Beloved Husband of, Jacqueline (nee Foster); Loving Father of, Jim (Kathie) Fiorillo and Amy (Jim) Sansone; Cherished Papa of, Joe, Nina and Carly Fiorillo and Gianna Sansone; Dear...
Patricia A. Smetana
Apr 26, 2013
Patricia A. Smetana (nee Kenneally) 83, late of Homer Glen formerly of Chicago, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013 at Provena Villa Franciscan, Joliet. Born in Chicago to the late Walter and Marie (nee O'Neil) Kenneally; Beloved wife of the late Robert W. Smetana; Loving mother of Sharon (James) Ferrell, Denise (George) Haas, Robert (Laurie) Smetana and Kevin Smetana; Cherished...
Ms. Diane M. Rust
Apr 26, 2013
Diane M. Rust nee Welch 72, of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Friday, April 26th, 2013 in New Lenox. Beloved wife of the late Robert Rust; loving mother of the late Mark Jurkiewicz and Susan Mitchell; cherished grandmother of: Lauren Klotz and Carrie Jurkiewicz; dear sister of: Paul Wodarczyk, late Joan Swirk, and Joy (Michael) Calderone; niece of Mary...
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