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Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Maxine Riordan

Maxine Riordan

Sep 28, 2011

Maxine Riordan, 77, Frankfort, IL died Wednesday afternoon, September 28, 2011 surrounded by her family. The former Maxine Pennington was born on August 13, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Dora and Elmer Pennington. On June 25, 1983 she was united in marriage to her best friend Thomas Riordan. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, reading and spending time...

Ms. Dorothy P. Baker

Ms. Dorothy P. Baker

Sep 27, 2011

Dorothy P. Baker nee Johnson Age 95, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Beloved wife of the late George F. Baker; loving mother of the late Georgene (Frank) Schwark and Janice (Robert) Gorz; dear sister of the late William and late Wallace "Doc" Johnson; cherished grandmother of Adam, Erin, Tyson, Tami, Travis,...

Mrs. Mary A. Hellmann

Mrs. Mary A. Hellmann

Sep 27, 2011

Mary A. Hellmann nee Fimek Age 86, of Orland Park, IL., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011. Beloved wife of George; loving mother of Lynn Flynn, Kathy (Jeffery) Schwartz, and Beverly Conterio; dear sister of Terry (Paul) Feranec; cherished grandmother of Kristin, Becky, Julie, Joel, Katie, Mark, Timmy; and great-grandmother of Maddy. Family will receive friends Sunday, October...

Martin J. "Mert" Seeley,  Jr.

Martin J. "Mert" Seeley, Jr.

Sep 26, 2011

Martin J. "Mert" Seeley Jr. Age 91, passed away Monday, September 26, 2011, at his home. Born in Joliet, living in New Lenox the past 57 years. "Mert" is survived by his loving family; daughters, Nancy Seeley, Sue Seeley, Mary Beth (Rick) Schoenstedt and Cathy (Daniel) Skarzynski; his grandchildren who were the light of his life, Lorien, Katie and Emily...

Marion C. Janicke

Marion C. Janicke

Sep 24, 2011

MARION C. JANICKE Age 102 of Joliet, formerly of the Bridgeport area, passed away Saturday, September 24th, 2011 at his home in Joliet. Marion is survived by his loving family, children, Marion J. (Doris) Janicke, Lorraine (Charles) Norgle, JoAnn Follkie, 14 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Marion was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Janicke (Navakauskis). Marion was a...

Ms. Sharon A. Howard

Ms. Sharon A. Howard

Sep 23, 2011

Sharon A. Howard nee Schoonveld, 60, of Braidwood, IL passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late John and Blanche Schoonveld nee Everett; loving wife of the late Clyde; dear mother of: Raymond Howard, David (Doreen) Howard, Sherri (Willie) Butler, Richard Mayotte Jr., Wayne (Amy) Howard; cherished grandmother of: Amanda, Steven, Stephanie, Logan, and grandchild on...

Linnea M. Cooper

Linnea M. Cooper

Sep 22, 2011

LINNEA M. COOPER (HEWITT) Age 69, passed away Thursday, September 22nd, 2011in Mississippi. Linnea is survived by her loving family, Susan (Cecil Moore) Cooper, Kaela and Kacie Moore, Jay (Tina) Cooper, Jay Cooper, Jr., John Leo Cooper, Clark Cooper, Christine Dixon, Jennifer Dixon, Anthony Alvarez and Gina Alvarez Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton Street,,...

Richard H. "Dick" Erickson

Richard H. "Dick" Erickson

Sep 19, 2011

Erickson, Richard H. "Dick" 88, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at Salem Village, Joliet. Survived by several nieces and nephews and his dear friends David and Joyce Davis and family. Preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Balbinot); a step-son Paul Gustafson; parents, Oscar and Carolina (nee Ronning); brothers, Oscar and Elmer; sisters,...

Hazel V. Stone

Hazel V. Stone

Sep 19, 2011

HAZEL V. STONE (EDWARDS) Age 88, of Joliet, formerly of Minocqua, WI passed away Monday, September 19th, 2011 at her home in Joliet. Hazel is survived by her loving family, children, Ruth (Harry) Casagrande, Nancy (Tim) Jarosik, Teddy (Vicki) Stone, brother, Roy (Vivian) Boostrom, nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Hazel was preceded in death by...

Evelyn Joan Merwin (Nee Obarski)

Evelyn Joan Merwin (Nee Obarski)

Sep 19, 2011

Merwin, Evelyn Joan (nee Obarski) 78, of Mokena IL, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011, at home following a courageous battle with breast cancer that took her body but not her spirit. She passed away peacefully, with her husband of 58 years by her side. Many friends and relatives had the opportunity during Evelyn's last days to spend quality time...

Beatrice G. Hall

Beatrice G. Hall

Sep 18, 2011

Beatrice was born on June 1, 1917 and passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2011. Beatrice was a resident of Joliet, Illinois.

Patrick J. Mizwicki

Patrick J. Mizwicki

Sep 15, 2011

Patrick J. Mizwicki Age 14, of New Lenox passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 15, 2011. Beloved son of Raymond and JoAnne nee Owen. Loving brother of Ann (Scott) Crawley, Daniel, Mary, Kathleen, Laura, Margaret, and John Mizwicki. Patrick was a freshman student at Lincoln-Way East High school, in Frankfort, where he was a Cross-Country Runner., and played baseball for...

Eric P. Simmons

Eric P. Simmons

Sep 14, 2011

Eric P. Simmons Age 43, of Frankfort passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2011. He is survived by his loving family; children Joseph Simmons and Erin Simmons; parents Phillip and Mary Ann (nee Resetar) Simmons; siblings Alex (Samantha) Simmons, Samuel Simmons, Jessica Simmons and Sarah Simmons. A memorial gathering will be held at the Simmon's household on Sunday, October 2,...

Dorothy N. Hirner

Dorothy N. Hirner

Sep 12, 2011

DOROTHY N. HIRNER (JOHNSON) Age 95, passed away Monday, September 12th, 2011, at Essington Place in Joliet. Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Brian (Joann) Hirner, Bruce Hirner, Susan (Raymond) Porto and brother Willard Johnson. Loving Grandmother of Tony Porto, Pamela McMurtrey, Michael Porto, Leann Hirner and six great grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mrs. Sarah Jane Allbert

Mrs. Sarah Jane Allbert

Sep 12, 2011

Sarah Jane Allbert nee Becker Age 63, passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital Joliet. Beloved wife of Jimmie Allbert; loving mother of Jeff (Marsha) Allbert, Julie (Michael) Szymanski, and Jason Allbert; cherished grandmother of Ryan, Reilly, and Resse Szymanski, and Marcia and Jonathon Pellegrini; dear great-grandmother of Vincent and Anthony Manley; sister of David (Linda) Becker;...

Fred B. Nolden

Fred B. Nolden

Sep 11, 2011

Fred B. Nolden Age 75 of Manteno formerly of New Lenox, Birchwood Wisconsin and the Mt. Greenwood area passed away September 11, 2011. He was an avid Cubs fan and is survived by his loving family; wife Carole (nee McMahon) Nolden; daughters Terry (Robert) Rust, Christine (Karl) Bogatitus and Carole (Joseph) Kaminski; siblings Harry "Gig" (Joan) Nolan, Charles "Butch" (Marge)...

Anthony W. Reed

Anthony W. Reed

Sep 10, 2011

Anthony W. Reed, age 25 of Mokena, beloved son of Jeanne and William Reed; Loving grandson of Helen and Virgil Reed and the late Mercedes and John Steinmueller; Dear brother of Bill Reed and Loving nephew and friend of many. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 15, 2011 from 3 until 8pm at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way,...

Mr. James A. Frapasella

Mr. James A. Frapasella

Sep 8, 2011

JAMES A. FRAPASELLA "Papa Frap" Age 77, of Matteson, IL; passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 9, 2011 at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields. Loving father of Jimmy, Robert (Renee), Michael, Andrew (Jennifer), Mari Jo (Charlie), and Anthony (Meagan). Dear brother of Tony (Jackie). Cherished grandfather of Breann, Amber, Justin, Morrisa, Mitchell, Madelynn, Jordan, Jayden, Angelina, and Vincenzo. Also...

Arlene K. Mugerditchian

Arlene K. Mugerditchian

Sep 7, 2011

Mugerditchian, Arlene K. 98, late of New Lenox formerly of Waukegan, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 7, 2011. Survived by three nieces, Judy (Bob) Scagnelli, Angel (Bob) Wyatt and Eleanor (Tom) Vick. Preceded in death by her parents Kowlost and Sadie Mugerditchian. Private family services were held. Interment Acension Cemetery, Libertyville, IL. Arrangements by Kurtz Memorial Chapel, New Lenox, IL

Ronald F. Pochocki,  Rph

Ronald F. Pochocki, Rph

Sep 7, 2011

Ronald F. Pochocki Ronald F. Pochocki, RPh, 74, of New Lenox, passed away September 7, 2011. He was predeceased by his parents, Frederick and Rose Pochocki; survived by sisters Dolores (Kraig) Adler and Diane (Ken Kossmann) Pochocki; uncle of Todd Adler and friend of caregiver, Peggy Vargas. In lieu of flowers memorials in Ronald's name to the Arthritis Foundation would...

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