Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Dorothy A. Ruhl

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...