Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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...

Genevieve M. Campbell-Bestow

Genevieve M. Campbell-Bestow

August 20, 2013

Genevieve M. Campbell–Bestow (nee Bell) Age 99. Born in Chicago on December 30, 1913 to the late Samuel and Jane (nee Bryans) Bell. Loving wife of the late Howard L. Campbell and the late Harry E. Bestow; Beloved mother of Howard C. (Dorothy) Campbell, Terry D. (Janet) Campbell and Jeri Lyn (William) Sandt; Cherished Grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of...

Christine L. Pavlacka

Christine L. Pavlacka

August 20, 2013

Christine L. Pavlacka (nee Ignowski) Age 87, passed away; Tuesday, August 20, 2013, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Glenwood and Chicago West Pullman area. She is survived by her loving family; sons Adrian Pavlacka Ronald (Cheryl) Pavlacka, Leon (Tracey) Pavlacka and Myron (Karen) Pavlacka; sister LaVerne Crutchfield; grandchildren Kristin, Kate, Kimberly, Michael, Carolyn, Adam, Sarah, Jason, Melissa, Jon, Allison,...

Loretta W. Keuch

Loretta W. Keuch

August 16, 2013

Loretta Welma Keuch Age 82, passed away; Friday, August 16, 2013, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Matteson and Chebanse. She is survived by her loving family; husband Frederick Keuch; children James (Cathy) Keuch, Diane (Charles) Bedrosian, Janet (Jerry) Dinnocenzo and Nancy (Bret) Roggendorf; siblings Sylvia (Late Erwin) Schmaedeke, Richard (Late Marjorie) Stuenkel and Roger (Lorraine) Stuenkel; 13 grandchildren, 5...

Arlene Carlstrom Ogren

Arlene Carlstrom Ogren

August 14, 2013

ARLENE OGREN (CARLSTROM) Arlene Carlstrom Ogren, 96, of Thomasville, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the Piedmont Crossing retirement community in Thomasville, NC. Arlene was born in Joliet and raised in Lockport. She lived in the Chicago area, including Glen Ellyn, until 1972 when she relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL with her husband Carl upon his retirement. She...

Alice A. Genge

Alice A. Genge

August 13, 2013

Alice was born on July 21, 1931 and passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Alice was a resident of Matteson, Illinois.

Mrs. Janet Gress

Mrs. Janet Gress

August 12, 2013

JANET GRESS Janet Gress age 57, born August 27, 1955 of New Lenox, IL transformed into an angel on August 12, 2013. After three and a half years boxing with breast cancer she was called to heaven. Janet was born in Evergreen Park, IL and grew up in Posen, IL she graduated from Bremen High School in 1973 and married...

Ms. Margaret C. Campbell

Ms. Margaret C. Campbell

August 11, 2013

Margaret C. Campbell nee Chmelina Age 89, of Lemont, formerly of Chicago and Palos Hills, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Walter T. Campbell; loving mother of: Karen (David) Kittle and Robert (Doris) Campbell; cherished grandmother of: Amanda and Jessica Campbell; dear sister of: Lucille DeMario and John Chmelina. She was preceded in death...

Mr. David E. Sinks

Mr. David E. Sinks

August 11, 2013

David E. Sinks Age 62, of New Lenox, IL., passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2013. He was born on May 13, 1951 in Mt. Vernon, IL. David is survived by his daughter Angela (Bobby) Williams. Step-son Gary Bryant; Brother Michael (Ruth) Sinks; Sister Carole (Fiancé William Schaubel) Jadron; grandchildren: Tristan and Brianna Williams; Aunt Anita Kisner; and numerous...

Mary Louise Flory

Mary Louise Flory

August 10, 2013

Mary Louise Flory (nee Wright) 91, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Taylorville Care Center in Taylorville, IL. She was born in Homer Township, IL to the late Luther E. and Elizabeth (nee Gast) Wright and spent 88 years in the Homer Twp. / Lockport area. Mary was a teacher at Kelvin Grove School in Lockport. She is survived...

Mr. Martin P. Flanagan,  Jr.

Mr. Martin P. Flanagan, Jr.

August 9, 2013

Martin "Marty" P. Flanagan Jr. Age 88, of Oak Lawn, formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at Seasons Hospice in Naperville, on Friday, August 9, 2013. Loving father of: Maureen (Greg) Broderick, Colleen Flanagan, Martin III (Karla) Flanagan, Thomas (Patti) Flanagan, and Daniel (Ronna) Flanagan; cherished grandfather of: Patrick (Elisabeth), Brianne, and Michael Broderick, MaryPat, Blaine, Bryce, Andrew, Dylan,...

Ivadell C. Mcarthur

Ivadell C. Mcarthur

August 8, 2013

Ivadell C. McArthur 83, of Shorewood formerly of New Lenox and Oak Lawn, Passed away, August 8th, 2013. Loving wife of the late Jean McArthur Sr.; beloved mother of Jean J. (Betty) McArthur Jr; cherished grandmother of Matthew and Mark McArthur; dearest daughter of the late George and Myrtle Vierke and fond sister of the late Lorraine (late Earl) Johnson....

Kenneth G. Anderson

Kenneth G. Anderson

August 8, 2013

Kenneth G. Anderson, Age 62, of New Lenox formerly of Mokena and Frankfort, Passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday, August 8th, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving husband of Diane Anderson (nee Veltman); beloved father of Brian (Trisha) Anderson and Heidi (Robert) Buhle; dearest brother of twin sister Karen (Larry) Shiner,...

Florence M. Balamut

Florence M. Balamut

August 7, 2013

Florence M. Balamut (WITH FLAG) Age 90, of New Lenox, formerly of Dolton and Chicago, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Zigmund Balamut; loving mother of: Thomas (Lynn) Balamut, Bruce Balamut, Nancy Van Zeyl, and Robert (Diane) Balamut; cherished grandmother of: Bryan (Dawn) Balamut, Glen (Tammy) Balamut, Jenna (Jeff) Raunig, Christopher Van Zeyl, Carly...

Scott A. Templin

Scott A. Templin

August 6, 2013

Scott A. Templin 53, of Frankfort, formerly of Grays Lake IL, Canton MI, Laverne CA and Tulsa OK, born in Wichita KS. Passed away Suddenly, August 6, 2013. Loving Husband of Jann Reed-Templin; cherished father of Reed and Stephanie Templin; beloved son of Dorothy Templin and the late Jack Templin; devoted brother of Steve (Debbie) Templin and dearest uncle to...

James A. Erickson

James A. Erickson

August 5, 2013

JAMES A. ERICKSON Age 67, of Wilmington formerly of Lockport, passed away Monday, August 5th 2013. James is survived by his loving family, former wife, Susan Erickson, children, Tina (Nat) Freeman, Eddie Erickson, siblings, Jerry (Sandy) Erickson, Edwin Erickson, grandchildren, Jason, Anabelle, Emily, Grace, Evan and Ella. Also surviving is James extended family, domestic partner, Mary Mazin and her children,...