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Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Dorothy A. Ruhl
September 5, 2013
Dorothy A. Ruhl 72, late of Mokena, formerly of Chicago passed away Thursday, September 05, 2013. She was born in Chicago to the late Walter B. and Emily A. (nee Bednarz) Kotas. Beloved wife of the late William R. Ruhl; Loving mother of Daniel Ruhl, Kathy (Larry) LeBlanc, Michael (Amanda) Ruhl and Cheri (Steve) Hinger; Loving grandmother of 10; Dear...
Dale Robert Johnsen
September 4, 2013
Dale R. Johnsen, 80, of Mountain Home passed away Wednesday, September 04, 2013 at Hospice of the Ozark Hospice House. He was born August 22, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Clarence and Gertrude (Chambers) Johnsen. Dale married Elizabeth Marie O'Halloran on June 21, 1958 in Chicago. He was a member of the carpenters Union 141, and loved to...
Gail L. Fialek
September 4, 2013
GAIL L. FIALEK (BOGARD) Age 59 of Bloomingdale, passed away on Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 at Alden Valley Ridge Rehabilitation & Health Care Center in Bloomingdale, IL. Gail is survived by her loving family, children, Gregory (Cecilia) Fialek, Laura (Nick) Pasieta, siblings, Bob Bogard, Sue Graves, Bill Bogard, Chuck Bogard, Pat Fialek, Dan Bogard, Connie Herzog, Donna Mackiney, Ed Bogard,...
Carl R. Batson
September 4, 2013
Carl R. Batson 78, born December 11, 1934 passed away September 4, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Anita; son Carl W. (Lorie) Batson and daughter Alicia (fiancé Peter Goutos) Batson; five grandchildren, Eric, Ryan and Brooke Jessen, Michelle (Rusty) Caldwell and Michael Batson; brother, William (Charlene) Batson and sister Joan (the late Thomas) Donohue. Preceded in death by...
Michael V. Sinks
September 3, 2013
Michael V. Sinks Age 66, of Mokena, IL passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at his home. He was born on June 21, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, IL to the late Rolley V. and Wilma (nee Kisner) Sinks. Michael is survived by his loving family; his wife Ruth (nee Maurer); his daughters, Michelle (Joseph) Pierce and Erin (Bryan) Janeliunas; grandchildren,...
Shirley A. Schumacher
September 2, 2013
Shirley was born on August 11, 1929 and passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013. Shirley was a resident of Frankfort, Illinois.
Mr. Lawrence W. Manthey
August 31, 2013
Lawrence William Manthey 97, of Ocala, FL., formerly of Lockport, IL., passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013 in Ocala, FL. Beloved husband of the late Lois Manthey; loving father of Marilyn (Gus) Swinehart; cherished grandfather of: Bryan (Carol) Swinehart, Cynthia Johnson, and Kara (Jason) Davis; great-grandfather of: Madison and Grant Swinehart, Connor and Tyler Johnson, and Liam and Marlo...
Tobechi E. Eke
August 30, 2013
Tobechi E. was born on October 19, 1987 and passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013. Tobechi E. was a resident of Glendale Heights, Illinois.
George D. Kladis
August 30, 2013
George Dan Kladis 73, of New Lenox formerly of Riverdale passed away August 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Donna; Loving father of William Liptak, James (Anmarie) Kladis and Melissa Miska; dear brother of Joanne (late James) Davis, Cecelia (Jerry) English, Carole (late Danny) Lockard, Christopher (Judy) Kladis, Danny (Sue) Kladis and Michael Kladis; Cherished grandpa of William, Anthony, Samantha, Savanna,...
Mrs. Diane M. Cleveland
August 30, 2013
Diane M. Cleveland (nee Lazar) 54, of New Lenox passed away suddenly on August 30, 2013. Beloved wife of Bruce; loving mother of: Melissa (Mark) Giackino, Jeffrey and Bruce Jr.; dear sister of: Theresa Welegala, Dorothy (Walter) Andreas, Bernadette (Tom) Rapp, and Patricia (Bob) Hanley; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Diane was preceded in death by...
Harriet Kwiatkowski
August 29, 2013
Harriet was born on August 15, 1935 and passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Harriet was a resident of Joliet, Illinois. Funeral Service: Private Private
Leonard C. Frieh
August 27, 2013
Leonard C. Frieh 83, of Lockport formerly of Joliet passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Louise (nee Farcus); children Linda, LeRoy (Debbie) , Lois (John) Schmid, Leo (Shelley), Lynn (Stephen) Dillard and Lloyd (Chyenne); brothers Richard (Charlotte) and Henry (Joyce); grandchildren Daniel, Joseph (Carla), Michelle (John), Alexander, Lillian and Sean; great grandchildren...
Mary - Alice Ott-Rowden
August 26, 2013
Mary-Alice Ott-Rowden 77 of New Lenox passed away Monday night, August 26th peacefully with family at her side. Devoted wife of the late Howard Ott and the late Gerald Rowden. Loving mother of Mary-Lynn, the late William, Mark Sr. (Judy), Bryan, Sandra (Mark) French and John (Rachelle). Dearest Grandma of John (Stacie), Jamie, Mark Jr. (Stephanie), Amanda Douglass D.J. (Emily),...
Pauline Williams-Flynn
August 26, 2013
Pauline Williams-Flynn (nee Short) Age 96 of New Lenox, IL, eldest of 9. At rest August 26, 2013. Preceded in death by husbands Lawrence Williams and Charles Flynn; children Marilyn Miller and Jack Williams; grandson Michael Williams; and 6 siblings. Survived by son-in-law Cyril L. Miller; daughter-in-law Esther Williams; grandchildren Mitchell (Rachel) Williams, Cyril J. (Stacey) Miller, Melinda (Scott) Hill;...
Alex O. White
August 24, 2013
Alex was born on March 13, 1990 and passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Alex was a resident of Frankfort, Illinois.
Jeffery F. Knight
August 23, 2013
Jeffery F. Knight Age 56, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Mokena and Monee. He is survived by his loving family; Sister Judy (Leon) Moskaluk; nephews James, Michael, Frank, Brian, Tony and Matthew; nieces Melissa and Joy and his former wife Connie Decarlo. Family will receive friends Friday, August 30, 2013 from 9am- until...
William J. Zatloukal, Sr.
August 23, 2013
WILLIAM J. ZATLOUKAL, SR. Age 90, of Chicago, passed away Friday, August 23rd, 2013 at Smith Village in Chicago. William is survived by his loving family, wife Marguerite Zatloukal (Fundukian), children, William (Diane) Zatloukal, Jr., James (Sally) Zatloukal, David (Cathy) Zatloukal, Jill (Bryan) Peter, stepchildren, Susan (Ronald) Petricig, Paul (Lori) Trimble, Mark (Lynn) Trimble, Darcy Bowen, 16 grandchildren and 11...
James C. Conley
August 22, 2013
James C. Conley 82, passed away August 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Audrey; Loving father of Mike (Marsha), Jack (Linda) and Karen (Richard) Kaczmarek; Cherished grandpa of eight and great-grandpa of two. James is a retired Chicago Firefighter and a U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New...
Rita A. Ehrig
August 21, 2013
Rita A. Ehrig, age 84, of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Ramon J. Ehrig Sr.; loving mother of: Randy (Sandy) Ehrig, Mary Lou Ehrig, Chris (Ben) McGimsey, Lynne (Ken) Walsh, and Marcia (Sue) Ehrig; cherished grandmother of: Ray, Carrie Ann, Cristi, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Kelly, Joanna, Brigette, Katie, and Erin; and...
Shawn David Gallagher
August 21, 2013
Shawn David Gallagher Age 34, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013, a resident of Manhattan formerly of Frankfort. He is survived by his loving family; wife Sharon Gallagher nee (Endebak); son Sawyer Gallagher; parents Rose Gallagher and Michael (Peggy) Gallagher; brothers Michael (Denise) and Daniel (Bethany) Gallagher and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. He was a Director of Nursing...
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