Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. John Josa

Mr. John Josa

October 2, 2013

John was born on November 7, 1921 and passed away on October 2, 2013. John was a resident of Frankfort, IL.

Mrs. Lois L. Peterson

Mrs. Lois L. Peterson

October 1, 2013

Lois L. Peterson, 80, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2013. Born in Chicago to the late Rudolph and Ruth (nee Weyer) Schrey. Beloved wife of Donald H. Peterson; Loving mother of Barry (Jeri) Worden, Gail (Clay) Eckstein, Jill (Scott) Jaros, Robert (Velina) Worden, Cheryl (Ken) Meyer, and Dawn (John) Baldovin; Loving step-mother of Susan Peterson and Lynn...

Lillias D. Resner

Lillias D. Resner

September 30, 2013

Age 87, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away Monday, September 30, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; Husband Fred; daughters Caryl Hazen, Alaine (Mike Kastner) Resner, Gayle (Alan) Mares and Lora (Robert) Fielding; grandchildren Dana (Phil), Kara (Bill), Natalie, Melissa, John, Allyson and Mary. She was a very active member of the former Trinity Presbyterian...

Carl L. Kman

Carl L. Kman

September 30, 2013

CARL L. KMAN Carl L. Kman, 66, passed away Monday Sept 30th at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, IL after a courageous two year battle with cancer. Born in Chicago, on February 6, 1947. Carl attended St. Stephen Grade School, Holy Trinity High School and University of Illinois Circle Campus with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Worked at...

Eugenia "Jeanne" Sopcak

Eugenia "Jeanne" Sopcak

September 29, 2013

Eugenia "Jeanne" Sopcak (nee Zbylut) Age 81, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2013 at her home. She was born in Chicago to the late Sylvester and Frances (nee Mical) Zbylut. Beloved wife of the late Ralph A. Sopcak; Loving mother of Lynnmarie (Walter) Finn and Sharon (Jim) Phelan; Cherished grandmother of Kimberly, Karen, Bill, Amanda, Alexandra and...

Eric H. Oberg

Eric H. Oberg

September 28, 2013

ERIC H. OBERG Age 60, of Lockport passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2013. Eric is survived by his loving family, siblings, George Oberg, Daniel Oberg and Peggy (Gary) Steffins. Eric was preceded in death by his parents, Grant & Louise Oberg (Sellards). Eric was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Lockport and played the organ at...

Mr. Mark J. Styzinski

Mr. Mark J. Styzinski

September 28, 2013

Mark J. Styzinski Age 49, of Manhattan, passed away Saturday, September 28th, 2013. Beloved husband of Amy nee Kosche; loving son of Teresa (Stanley) Pienczykowski; dear step-son of Nina Styzinski; and cherished brother of Roman Styzinski and Paul (Karen) Styzinski. Mark is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father...

Robert A. Cosgrove

Robert A. Cosgrove

September 28, 2013

Robert A. Cosgrove 46, late of Channahon, passed away suddenly Saturday, September 28, 2013. Survived by his loving family; his wife, Leigh Ann (nee Honaker); a son Jake; two daughters, Kelsie and Sophie; his parents, John and Virginia Cosgrove; four brothers, John (Julie), Tim (Denise), Tom (Amy), Marty (Adrienne) and a sister Gingie (Brian) Dalbke; his mother-in-law Harriett (the late...

Mrs. Judy Wessel

Mrs. Judy Wessel

September 27, 2013

Judith Ann Wessel nee Schahl Judy Wessel age 72 of Lockport, IL passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice home. Judy is survived by her loving husband of fifty years: Jerry Wessel; sons: Steven (Lesley); Mark (Michele); grandsons: Nicholas and Alexander; granddaughters: Hannah, Taylor, Holly, and Kelsey; sisters: Louetta Lewis, Shirley Helton, and Janet...

Anne E Pozek

Anne E Pozek

September 25, 2013

ANNE E. POZEK (ELEKES) Age 97, of Sun City AZ, former longtime resident of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 in Sun City AZ. Anne is survived by her loving family, children, Robert (Judith) Pozek, Elizabeth Hoover, Rozmaire (Owen) Keenan, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph J. Pozek. Family will...

Lorraine Soderlund

Lorraine Soderlund

September 25, 2013

LORRAINE SODERLUND (WOOD) Age 87, of Orland Park, passed away Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 at her home in Orland Park. Lorraine is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard L. Soderlund, children, Janet Utt, Linda (Herb) Kucinskas, Nancy (Derrell) Sanders, 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Lorraine was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Gary E....

Roy R. Stewart

Roy R. Stewart

September 25, 2013

ROY R. STEWART Age 73, of Homer Glen, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Roy is survived by his loving family, wife, Wendy M. Stewart (Sexton-Williams), children, Barbara (Adam) Lofgren, Bonita (Mike) DeLange, Sheryl (Monty) Burcenski, Jeffrey Stewart, Alex Stewart, Paul Stewart, Mary Stewart, siblings, Robert (Joan) Stewart, Warren (Dottie) Stewart, Beatrice Wells,...

James M. Blaesing

James M. Blaesing

September 22, 2013

JAMES M. BLAESING Age 55, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. James is survived by his loving family, son, Joel Blaesing-Sovich, sister, Kimberly (Joseph) Bippus, nieces and nephews, Joey (Andrea) Bippus, Christopher Bippus, Julie (Nick) Balich, Sara (Charley) Mayer, Jessica Bippus, Angie (Dave) Alsup and eight great nieces and nephews. James was...

Edward L. O'Malley

Edward L. O'Malley

September 21, 2013

Edward L. O'Malley 94 of New Lenox passed away Saturday, September 21, 2013 at his home. Born in Chicago to the late Patrick J. and Monica (nee Anthony) O'Malley; Husband of Lorraine (nee Brunke); Father of Loreen (the late Richard) Giniat, Terence (LeAnn) O'Malley and Diane (Louis) Kissinger; Grandfather of Christine (Timothy) Lehman, Stephen (Alicha) Giniat, Raymond (Stephanie) O'Malley, Jimmie...

John J. Corona

John J. Corona

September 20, 2013

John J. Corona 57, of Mokena, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013. John was born in Chicago to the late Lawrence A. and Ethel M. (nee Ryan) Corona. He is survived by his sister Barbara (Stan) Lukaszewski; two nephews, Alex and Kyle Boerema and a niece Nicole Boerema. Private Services were held.

Pearl Whitmarsh

Pearl Whitmarsh

September 18, 2013

Pearl Whitmarsh (nee Wilson) Age 94, of Lockport, passed away September 18, 2013. Loving wife of the late Homer Whitmarsh; beloved mother of Claudia (Michael) Erikson and the late Dale Whitmarsh; Dearest grandmother of Denise (Raymond) Esposito, Adam (Vikki) Erikson and Jeffery (Bobbie) Whitmarsh; cherished great grandmother of Cody, Aurora, Jacob, Anthony, Courtney, Hunter, Emily and Raymond; fond sister of...

Ray Glidewell

Ray Glidewell

September 15, 2013

Gildon Ray Glidewell Age 75, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013 at his home in New Lenox. He was born and raised in Arkansas, coming to New Lenox in 1970. He was employed by Caterpillar in 1956, working there until he retired in 1994. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, JoAnn; four cherished children, Tim (Mae), Scott (Diana),...

Daniel J. Knapp

Daniel J. Knapp

September 15, 2013

DANIEL J. KNAPP Age 20, of Manhattan, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 15th, 2013 in Burbank. Daniel is survived by his loving family, parents, Kenneth & Judy Knapp (Ahern), siblings, Michael Knapp, Hayley Knapp, grandfather, Jerry Ahern and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Daniel was preceded in death by his grandmother, Margaret Ahern. Family will receive friends at Kurtz...

Mr. James A. Zagotta

Mr. James A. Zagotta

September 13, 2013

James A. Zagotta James A. Zagotta, age 72, a resident of Clermont, FL., formerly of New Lenox, IL., was born on February 27,1941 and passed away September 13, 2013 in Clermont, FL. Beloved husband of Therese Zagotta (nee Kartch); loving father of Anthony Zagotta, Julie (Brian) Mayer, Debra Zagotta (Sean) Gum, Christopher (Kim) Zagotta, and very special friend Michael Wascom;...

Joan C. Madden

Joan C. Madden

September 13, 2013

Joan Madden (nee Alloway) Age 84, of Olympia Fields, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2013; loving mother of: James Madden, John (Debbie) Madden, Joanne (Anne) Madden, Janet (Bill) Vaughn, Judy (Angelo) Turano, and Jean (Bernie) Hogancamp; dearest sister of Jacqueline (Edward) O'Malley and Thomas (Margaret) Alloway; cherished grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 10. Joan was preceded in death...