Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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...

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...