Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Geraldine Dunham

Geraldine Dunham

March 26, 2013

Geraldine Ann Dunham (nee O'Neill), passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at her home in Frankfort with her family at her side. Geri was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Ann O'Neill and a brother Mickey (Alice) O'Neill. Born in Chicago on January 25, 1935. Married to her husband John on August 19, 1961. She gave birth...

Mr. Donald "Don" Hudek

Mr. Donald "Don" Hudek

March 25, 2013

Donald Joseph Hudek Donald "Don" Hudek, age 68, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 25, 2013. He leaves behind his lifetime love, partner, and other-half, his wife of 44 years, Penelope Ann Hudek, nee Irwin; his loving and dedicated son and best friend, Michael John Hudek, whom he taught all he knew; his daughter in-law, Jennifer Marie Hudek, who loved...

Robert W. Smetana

Robert W. Smetana

March 24, 2013

Robert W. Smetana 88, late of Homer Glen formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, March 24, 2013 at his home. Born in Chicago to the late Robert J. and Catherine (nee Sullivan) Smetana; Beloved husband of Patricia Anne (nee Kenneally); Loving father of Sharon (James) Ferrell, Denise (George) Haas, Robert (Laurie) Smetana and Kevin Smetana; Cherished grandfather of Michael Smetana,...

Marjory J. Mcsherry

Marjory J. Mcsherry

March 21, 2013

MARJORY J. McSHERRY (PESAVENTO) Age 89, of Lockport, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2013 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Marjory is survived by her loving family, children, William (Kathleen) McSherry, Jr., Patricia (Rod) Hilger, siblings, Lorraine Ivnik, Lee (Lodeen) Pesavento, Ken (Nikki) Pesavento, grandchildren, Marisa Hilger, Lindsay Hilger and Allison McSherry. Marjory was preceded in death by her...

Sheila E. Logan

Sheila E. Logan

March 18, 2013

Sheila E. Logan (nee Williams) age 52, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; Husband Stephen Logan, step children Stephen "Lee" Logan and Amanda Logan; siblings Robert "Gary" (Jackie) Williams, Linda (Dennis) Faulkner, Debbie (Monte) Dworzanski, Donna Williams-Muellerweiss and William Hand. She was an Executive Assistant for McKinsey Company in...

Karen "Kay" Schultz

Karen "Kay" Schultz

March 18, 2013

Karen K. Schultz (nee Klauzek) "Kay" Age 66, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, March 18, 2013. Loving mother of Jerry and Jeff "Hootie" Schultz; Loving grandmother of Jonee', Sadie, Samantha, Abigail, Maggie and Michaela; Cherished great-grandmother of Tyler and Kiara; Dear sister of Kenneth (Kimberly) Klauzek. She was preceded in death by her parents Jerry and Eleanor (nee Oeser)...

O. Jay Harris

O. Jay Harris

March 18, 2013

O O. Jay Harris, age 81, of Bridgeview formerly of Stone Park, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2013. He is survived by his family husband of Dorothy (nee Strobel) Harris; loving children Tom (Anna) Harris, David (Jean) Harris, Kathy (Casey) Ostrowski, Cindy (Richard) Iwanski, Robert (Donna) Harris, Pamela Gutt, Linda (Joe) Jung, and Christine (Steve) McHugh and many nieces...

Rosemary M. Mcdonald Ayers

Rosemary M. Mcdonald Ayers

March 17, 2013

ROSEMARY MARGARET McDONALD AYERS Age 96, March 17, 2013 of Oak Crest Retirement Center, DeKalb, IL, formerly of Lockport, IL. Survived by her loving children; a son, Harold (Ann) Ayers, Jr. of Brielle, NJ; three daughters, Bonnie (Jim) Ward of Sycamore, Janice (Jim) Wright of The Villages, FL and Cindy Sue Riley of Sycamore, IL; six grandchildren, James David (Joan)...

Ms. Donna Jean Maddix

Ms. Donna Jean Maddix

March 17, 2013

Donna Jean Maddix nee Donovan Donna Jean Maddix nee Donovan, age 61, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Manhattan, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013. Beloved daughter of Mary Ann Donovan nee Zeiger; loving sister of: Mary Kay Donovan-Smith (Tom), Raymond (Carolyn) Donovan, Therese (Barry) Bernier, Irene (Patrick) Cavanaugh, Joe Donovan, Kevin (Cindy) Donovan, Sharon (Ken) Johnson, Maureen...

Hans Peter Hansen

Hans Peter Hansen

March 16, 2013

HANS PETER HANSEN Age 80, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, March 16th, 2013 at the Manteno Veterans Home in Manteno. Hans is survived by his loving family, children, William Hansen, James (Laura) Hansen, Diane O'Connor, Margaret (David) Butkus, Linda (Robert) Zieman, siblings, Andrew (Theresa) Hansen, Mae Tolemy, grandchildren, Luke, Eric (Linda), Ian, Jacob, Tim, Sarah, Jacob, Nicholas, Alexander, Jessica,...

Henry G. Woltemade

Henry G. Woltemade

March 13, 2013

Henry G. was born on February 19, 1921 and passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Henry G. was a resident of Lockport, Illinois.

Danato Giuseffi

Danato Giuseffi

March 12, 2013

Danato Giuseffi, 78 years, U.S. Army Veteran. Loving husband of Anna Marie, nee: D'Arco. Dear son of the late Vito and late Mary. Loving father of Mary Lynn (Gordon) Simms, and Danato Anthony (Donna). Beloved Grandfather to Michael, Deanna, Dana, and Danato. Dear Brother to late Cecelia (late Joe) Volpe, Angelo (Phyllis), Angelina (late Nick) Petrocelli, Anthony (Angel), late Ralph...

Ms. Naomi Dawn Grimes

Ms. Naomi Dawn Grimes

March 12, 2013

Naomi Dawn Grimes On March 12, 2013, dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Naomi Dawn Grimes, departed this life surrounded by loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents Noble and Helen Lora Stibolt, brother Noble, twins Marcus and Marcie, and sister Dagmar. She is survived by her dear sister-in-law Jeanne Stibolt, much-loved children Francis M. Grimes III, Arthur...

Mary A. Knippel

Mary A. Knippel

March 11, 2013

MARY A. KNIPPEL (KNOWLES) Age 81, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, March 11th, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Mary is survived by her loving family, children, Kathleen (William ) Carik, William (Colleen) Knippel, Jr., Raymond (LeeAnne) Knippel, Jeanne Gear, siblings, Edmund (Fran) Knowles, Patricia Holman, Jill (Tom) Bojan, grandchildren, John Lovato, Jr., Greg Carik,...

Bruno Ganz

Bruno Ganz

March 10, 2013

Bruno Ganz Beloved husband of Carylanne (nee Stumbris); Loving and proud father of Marc (Karin) Ganz, Jennifer (Daniel) Golaszewski and Christian (Michelle) Ganz; Cherished "Papa" to Morgan, Nicholas and Matthew Ganz, Hannah, Sydney, Lyndsey, Tyler and Tanner Golaszewski, and Ethan and the late Macy Bella Ganz. Preceded in death by his parents Emilio and Angeline Ganz; a sister Dolores (nee...

Mildred L. Snook

Mildred L. Snook

March 9, 2013

Mildred L. Snook (nee McDonald) 87, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, March 09, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Simpsonville S.C. to the late Angus and Clara (nee Hughes) McDonald; Beloved wife of Frank G. Snook; Loving mother of Dennis (Barb) Baldauf, Ken (Donna) Bradley, Craig Baldauf, Debbie Curulewski, and the late Bernard "Bernie" Baldauf Jr.;...

Ken Rybarczyk

Ken Rybarczyk

March 6, 2013

Kenneth Rybarczyk age 61, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Barbara (nee Kajmowicz); children Craig (Jessica), Amanda and Ashely Rybarczyk; sisters Sharon Taylor, Deborah Williams and Pat Prosser; mother in law Dolores Kajmowicz and Dad to his four legged kids Gracie Lou, Bubba and Hannah. He was...

Alice F. Sopher

Alice F. Sopher

March 5, 2013

Alice F. Sopher (nee Planka), age 77 of Frankfort formerly of the Roseland area passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; Husband Warren Sopher Jr.; Children Laura Medina, Warren Sopher III and Susan Wierenga and grandson Norris Medina III. She was preceded in death by her parents Steven and Sophie (nee Koszut) Planka...

Edwin J. Colby,  Jr.

Edwin J. Colby, Jr.

March 5, 2013

Edwin J. Colby Jr. 66, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, March 5th, 2013. Born in Chicago to the late Edwin Sr. and Agnes (nee Shields) Colby. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Prochot); Loving father of; Edwin III (Lynnette) Colby and Amanda Colby; Dear brother of; John (Joan) Colby, Donna (Roger) Hawkins, Patricia (the late Anthony) Brzostowski, Paulette (Larry) Powaga,...

Mary L. Herman

Mary L. Herman

March 5, 2013

Mary L. Herman (nee Wang) age 85, a resident of Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook, formerly of Frankfort, Richton Park and Evergreen Park passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; husband Vincent "Vern" Herman Sr.; daughters Susan (John) Hein, Kathleen (Leonard) Przybyla, Mary Lynn (Kenneth) Arehart and Nancy McCarrin; son Vincent (Mary Lynn) Herman...