Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Patrick F. Connelly

Patrick F. Connelly

July 10, 2013

Patrick F. Connelly, age 75 of Frankfort formerly a longtime resident of Oak Forest, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at home with his family by his side. Patrick was a Retired U.S. Navy veteran who served in many different countries and experienced things that most people never would in their lifetimes, but nothing compared to his adventures he...

June B Bergstrom

June B Bergstrom

July 8, 2013

JUNE B. BERGSTROM Age 72, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. June is survived by her loving family, brothers, James (Karen) Bergstrom, Robert (Virginia) Bergstrom, sister-in-law, Sheila Bergstrom and numerous nieces and nephews. June was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall & Eunice Bergstrom, Sr. (Gawley) and brother, Marshall Bergstrom,...

Joan Arrasmith

Joan Arrasmith

July 8, 2013

Joan Arrasmith (nee Jonsson) 76, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, July 08, 2013 at her home. She was born in Chicago to the late Niels and Johanna (nee Miller) Jonsson. Survived by her loving family; her husband Wes M. Arrasmith; her children, Terri (Mark) Fabiszak, Eddie (Julie) McGarry and Jim Arrasmith; her grandchildren, Nicole, Colleen, Samantha, Sean, Conor, Logan,...

Donald E. Weis

Donald E. Weis

July 7, 2013

DONALD E. WEIS Donald E. Weis age 50, passed away at UIC Hospital July 7, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born July 12, 1962 in Joliet, IL. Death was caused by complications of Spinabifida. Through his life struggle he worked as an auto mechanic. He also towed vehicles, cut grass in the summer and plowed snow in...

Larry K. Malone

Larry K. Malone

July 6, 2013

LARRY K. MALONE Age 73 of Lockport, passed July 6, 2013 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Cheryl Malone (Williams), children, Janice (George) Zelinski, Pamela Malone, sister, Carletta (Robert) Fleming, grandchildren, Tom Malone and Bradley Zelinski. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Carl & Georgia Malone (McCrite) Larry was...

Mamie D. Capilupo

Mamie D. Capilupo

July 4, 2013

MAMIE D. CAPILUPO (PALAZZOLO) Age 91, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, July 4th, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Mamie is survived by her loving family, children, Joanne Capilupo, Frank (Natalie) Capilupo, Jr., Mary (Norman Lavallee) Capilupo, brother, Nathan (Joyce) Palazzolo and sister-in-law, Violet Palazzolo. Mamie was preceded in death by her parents, Salvator & Josephine Palazzolo...

Olga K. Cetwinski Kane

Olga K. Cetwinski Kane

July 4, 2013

Olga K. was born on December 24, 1925 and passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Olga K. was a resident of Joliet, Illinois.

Mrs. Shirley E. Jerding

Mrs. Shirley E. Jerding

July 3, 2013

Shirley E. Jerding Shirley E. Jerding nee Saunche, age 82, of Orland Hills, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in New Lenox. Beloved wife of John; loving mother of: Julie Jerding, Kathleen (Brian) Stern, and the late beloved John Jerding Jr.; cherished grandmother of: Jessica, John, and Michael; Shirley was preceded in death by her mother: Edna Saunche, and sister:...

James L. Ducett

James L. Ducett

July 1, 2013

James L. Ducett 87, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at his home. Born in Harvey, IL to the late Ernest G. and Anna (nee Charleston) Ducett. Beloved Husband of Patricia (nee Wright); Loving Father of Debbie Ducett, Mike (Diane), Jim (Karen), Mary (Larry) Kozar, Tom (Kay) and Don (Suzanne); Cherished Grandfather of 14 and Great Grandfather...

Mr. Homer L. Nowland

Mr. Homer L. Nowland

July 1, 2013

HOMER L. NOWLAND Age 84, of Joliet, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Wilma nee Henry; loving father of: Linda Nowland, Scott (Debbie) Nowland, Randy (Barb) Nowland, and Tammy (Michael) Naus; cherished grandfather of 8, great-grandfather of 13, and great-great grandfather of 1; dear brother of: Harold Nowland, Charlotte Schafer, and Ruby...

Ms. Joan E. Peterson

Ms. Joan E. Peterson

June 30, 2013

Joan E. Peterson, age 83, of Joliet, IL., passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013 in Joliet. Joan is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her siblings: Ione, Marion, and Elva. Joan was a past worthy Matron of the Eastern Star. Memorial Service pending. Memorial donations to the Eastern Star Home, 9890 Star...

Joseph A. Krygowski,  Jr.

Joseph A. Krygowski, Jr.

June 27, 2013

Joseph A. Krygowski Jr. Age 77, of New Lenox formerly of Oak Forest born in Hammond IN., passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013 . Joseph is survived by his loving wife Marlene (nee Steinmetz) Krygowski; daughter June (Bob) Thomas, sons Jeffrey (Pam) Kalivoda and Matt (Rene) Kalivoda; siblings Mary Sheridan and Robert (Josie) Krygowski; grandchildren Shannon and Michael Thomas,...

Lenea C. Scheeler

Lenea C. Scheeler

June 26, 2013

LENEA C. SCHEELER (HERMANEK) Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Villa Franciscan in Joliet. Lenea is survived by her loving family, children, Lynette Scheeler, Lenell Scheeler, Laureen (David) Dyer, sister, Marjorie (Jerry) Mazurowski, grandchildren, Taryn Sanders and Kaitlyn Dyer. Lenea was preceded in death by her parents, Edward & Sylvia Hermanek (Sigl) and her...

Michael P. Kubin

Michael P. Kubin

June 26, 2013

Michael P. Kubin 57, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital. He was born in Evergreen Park to the late John and Theodora (nee Sagan) Kubin; Beloved Husband of Sheryl (nee Schexnayder) Kubin; Loving Father of Andrew and Alexander Kubin; Dear Brother of the late William Kubin and the late Jack Kubin; Fond Uncle of...

Mary Ann Dipaolo

Mary Ann Dipaolo

June 24, 2013

Mary Ann DiPaolo (nee Gimino) 93, formerly of New Lenox, passed away Monday, June 24, 2013 in Pompano Beach, FL. Born in Chicago to the late Vito and Caroline (nee Melf) Gimino. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. DiPaolo; Loving Mother of Josephine "Chickie" (Joseph) Barrett, Carol Bailey, Pauline (Grant) Anderson and Toni Marie (the late Eddie) Zvitkovits; Cherished...

Harry R. Fox

Harry R. Fox

June 23, 2013

Harry R. Fox Harry R. Fox, joined his son and siblings in heaven Sunday, June 23, 2013. Born April 27, 1927 in Joliet where he met his wife of 65 years Mary J. Van Gampler. Harry joined the Navy at the age of 15 and served on the USS Saginaw Bay in the South Pacific during WWII. Upon return he...

Logan John Mentzer

Logan John Mentzer

June 19, 2013

Logan John Mentzer 22, of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Beloved son of: Jan Mentzer and Carl (Christine) Mentzer; cherished grand-son of: Judith (late Merle) Mentzer and the late Ester (late Harold Jr.) Nichols; dear brother of: Dane (Nikki) Mentzer, Bethany, Helaina, and Mariah Mentzer; adoring uncle of: Skylar and Keighley Mentzer; Logan was also survived by...

Jacob A. Chinderle,  Jr.

Jacob A. Chinderle, Jr.

June 17, 2013

JACOB ANTON CHINDERLE, JR. AUGUST 3, 1917 – JUNE 17, 2013 Age 95, born in Joliet on August 3, 1917. He resided in Lockport, Illinois for 64 years in the house he and his wife built. Preceded in death by his parents, Jacob & Antonia Chinderle, his wife of 63 years, Sophie (Mikula) Chinderle, son, Ronald, daughter, Karen Dowhamyla, siblings,...

Daniel Maslowski

Daniel Maslowski

June 17, 2013

Daniel Maslowski 77, late of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Chicago to the late John And Violet (nee Myszkiewkz) Maslowski; Beloved Husband of Shirley (nee Lager); Loving Father of Daniel (the late Donna), Cathy (the late Leon) Boyes, Carolyn (Richard) Kipp and Cindy (Kevin) Heraty; Cherished...

Gordon L. Cook

Gordon L. Cook

June 17, 2013

Gordon L. Cook 64, of Joliet, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Gordon was born in Joliet to Joseph and Dolores (nee Prisliski) Cook. Survived by his loving family; his children, Joseph (Kristin) Cook, Angel (Bobby) Hauert and Jamie (Nicole) Cook; grandchildren, Brody and Kaden Cook, Skylar and Jersy Hauert, and Parker Cook; numerous...