Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Vivian C. Thalacker

Vivian C. Thalacker

June 15, 2013

VIVIAN C. THALACKER (ISENEGGER) Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Salem Village in Joliet. Vivian is survived by her loving family, children, Don (Rachelle Williams) Thalacker, Susan (Marty) Frieling, Gary (Joy) Thalacker, grandchildren, Lisa Frieling, Christy Burkhardt, Martin Frieling, Kirsten Thalacker, great grandchildren, Dylan Burkhardt and Aubrey Burkhardt. Vivian was preceded in death by...

Raquel "Didi" Escobedo Warsaw

Raquel "Didi" Escobedo Warsaw

June 13, 2013

RAQUEL "DIDI" D. WARSAW (ESCOBEDO) Age 81 of Lockport, passed away peacefully June 13, 2013 at home with her loving family by her side. Raquel is survived by her loving family, husband , Bobby Warsaw, children, Raquel ( David) Cichy, Susan Warsaw, Robert A. Warsaw, Thomas (Karin Carlson) Warsaw, Jeffery (Carlyn) Warsaw, Patricia (Richard) McGrath, Kenneth Warsaw, sister, Helen Escobedo,...

Mr. Ron Wibel

Mr. Ron Wibel

June 10, 2013

RONALD G. WIBEL Age 80, of Mokena, IL formerly of Matteson, IL passed away on Monday, June 10, 2013 in Mokena with his family at his side. Beloved husband of: Julie nee Kavis; loving father of: Lisa (John) Nolan, Christopher Wibel, and Andrew Wibel; cherished grandfather of: Chris Wibel; dear brother-in-law of: Linda (Bill) Kubiak; fond uncle of: Kirk and...

Charlotte L. Allen

Charlotte L. Allen

June 10, 2013

Charlotte L. Allen (nee Giroux) of Carrollton, TX formerly of Chicago Heights born February 12, 1928 entered into eternal life June 10, 2013. Beloved mother of Mark, of Carrollton, TX; Loving grandmother of Elizabeth Rose, Plantation, FL; Cherished sister of John (Edeltraut) of Mokena; Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews; Dear friend of Kathy Rae and James Rae. Preceded...

Lila C. Wright

Lila C. Wright

June 8, 2013

Lila C. Wright nee Harder 91, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2013 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Guy Wright and dear sister-in-law of: Virginia (Tony) Barron. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 3:00 to...

Robert A. Rodriguez,  Jr.

Robert A. Rodriguez, Jr.

June 8, 2013

Rodriguez Jr., Robert A. of Frankfort passed away June 8. 2013, age 53. He is survived by his wife Nancy (Salihar) Rodriguez; son Robert A. Rodriguez III; mother Evangelina (nee Mejia) Rodriguez; brothers Victor (Diana) and Alfredo Rodriguez; Sister Nancy (Filemon) Huipo; brother in law of Beth (Peter) Pignatiello, Susan (Ferg) Bernier and Rudy Salihar. Several nieces and nephews and...

Novah Ryan Zirkelbach

Novah Ryan Zirkelbach

June 3, 2013

Novah Ryan Zirkelbach, age 9 months, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 3, 2013. Beloved son of Jason and Karisa Zirkelbach; loving brother of Rylee Ruiz and Harley Zirkelbach; cherised grandson of: Judith and Joseph Zirkelbach and Rick Cindy Abbott; also survived by many dear aunts and uncles: Mike (Shelly Moisan) Zirkelbach, Keith Koski, Kyle Koski, Josh Abbott, Caleb Abbott,...

Edward J. Mcgarry

Edward J. Mcgarry

June 1, 2013

Edward J. McGarry Age 58, of Mokena born in Chicago, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. Edward is survived by his loving wife Phyllis (nee Hale) McGarry; beloved daughter Erika(Justin)Brown; dearest siblings Robert McGarry and Ellen (Gary) Schneider; fond sister in law Barbara McGarry and many nieces and nephews. Edward was preceded in death by his parents Matthew and Mary...

Sophie K. Bachman

Sophie K. Bachman

May 31, 2013

SOPHIE K. BACHMAN (KEAGLE) Age 80, of Joliet, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013 at Season's Hospice in Naperville. Sophie is survived by her loving family, children, Michael (Ann) Bachman, Susan (Dennis) Wychocki, Robert Bachman, siblings, Judy Maier, John Keagle, grandchildren, Katie, Kevin, Julie, McKenna, Hannah and Brittney. Sophie was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Bachman. Sophie...

Aage Thormodsrud

Aage Thormodsrud

May 29, 2013

Aage Thormodsrud, age 76 of Oak Brook Terrace passed away on May 29, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Lisa Thormodsrud (nee Andresen); children Hilde (Zachary) Smith and Stig Thormodsrud; siblings Grete Gretteberg and Tore (Aud) Tormodsrud and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Sigmund and Magdalene (nee Jansen) Tormodsrud. Family will receive...

Casey R. Canady

Casey R. Canady

May 29, 2013

CASEY R CANADY Age 36, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Casey is survived by his loving family, wife, Carol Canady, daughters, Payton Canady, Jaden Canady, parents, Tommie & Karen Canady, brother, Tommie P. Canady and nephews Tommie R. Canady and Kaden Canady. Casey was the Owner and Operator of Custom Architectural Design in New Lenox. Family will...

James L Gall

James L Gall

May 26, 2013

James L. Gall 71, late of New Lenox formerly of Dolton, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Chicago to the late James and Helen (nee Korpas); Loving husband of Barbara (nee Krzus); Loving father of William (Debra) Petersen and Marissa Gall; Cherished grandfather of Ashley and Nicole; Dear brother of David (Kerry)...

Arlene L. Walsh

Arlene L. Walsh

May 25, 2013

WALSH, Arlene L (nee Schultz) of New Lenox passed away at home May 25. 2013, age 93. She is survived by her daughter Barbara Miller; Grandchildren Kyle (Laura Rozovics), Mark and Julie, all of New Lenox; Great Granddaughters Madilynn and Aleena Owens; Sisters Beverly Rardin of Ft. Myers, FL. Sister-in-law, Dorothy Ann (Charles) Larson and Dorothy Schultz. Preceded in death...

Diane M. Japp

Diane M. Japp

May 23, 2013

Diane M. Japp (nee Groninger), age 75 longtime of Frankfort passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2013. She is survived by her loving family, children Steven (Flor) Japp and Leslie Japp; brother Walter "Mike" (Mary) Groninger; brother in law Brian Staub daughter in law Janice (Daniel) Joyce and Tonya Japp; grandchildren Alexandra, Rachel, Natalie, Sam, Justine, Curtis, Craig, Nicolas and...

Mr. Kenneth H. Rose

Mr. Kenneth H. Rose

May 20, 2013

Kenneth H. Rose 77, of New Lenox, formerly of Midlothian and Burbank, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2013 in Manhattan, with his family at his side. Beloved husband of the late Arlene Rose; loving father of: Cynthia (James) Sullivan, and Shelly (Robert) Drake; cherished grandfather of: Kenneth, Valerie, Jessica, and Ryan; and great-grandfather of: Mikayla, Logan, Kaitlynn, Karter, Alessiea,...

Robert D. Mankowske

Robert D. Mankowske

May 19, 2013

Robert D. Mankowske 79, late of New Lenox, formerly of Hickory Hills, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at his home. Born in Chicago to the late John and Katherine Mankowske. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Lexow), Loving Father of Robert (Kimberly) Mankowske and John Mankowske; Cherished Papa of Lynn and Kristi Mankowske; Dear Brother of the late William Mankowske....

Margie R. Pauls

Margie R. Pauls

May 16, 2013

Margie R. Pauls, was born on February 20, 1931 in St. Nicholas Minnesota. She was the daughter of John P. and Rose (Dockendorf) Beckius. Margie was united in marriage to Leroy A. Pauls on November 9, 1949, at Sacred Heart Church, Sauk Rapids, MN. Margie was a retired waitress and a Dietician. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, avid bird watcher, Bingo...

Jerry L. Hite

Jerry L. Hite

May 14, 2013

Jerry L. Hite 51, late of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Born in Oak Lawn, IL to Geraldine (nee Donnelly) and the late Clarence Gordon Hite; Beloved Husband of Gayle (nee Hall); Loving Father of Ryan and Kyle Hite; Dear Brother of Rebecca Corlew, Pamela (the late Richard) Ray, Patricia Blank, Vicki Pappas, and the late Gordie...

Joseph H. Farrell

Joseph H. Farrell

May 13, 2013

Joseph H. Farrell Age 88, of New Lenox formerly of Dolton, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Mary (nee Henry) Farrell; children Joseph (Jean), Peggy and Patricia Farrell; grandchildren Brian, Joseph, Erin, Michael and Adam Farrell; great grandchildren Jayden Farrell, Sean Nowak and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in...

Shirley Mae Blackburn

Shirley Mae Blackburn

May 12, 2013

Shirley Mae Blackburn (nee Besso) 79, late of Lockport, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at Palos Community Hospital. She was born in Chicago to the late John and Genevieve (nee Henderson) Besso. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Keith Dallas Blackburn. She is survived by her loving daughter Linda Blackburn, Mary, Susie, and John; a dear...