Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Dixie E. Anderson

Dixie E. Anderson

October 17, 2012

DIXIE E. ANDERSON (HANRATH) Age 72, of Lemont, passed away Monday, October 17th, 2012 at her home in Lemont, IL. Dixie is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Anderson, children, Laura (Chris) Kachiroubas, Bill (Lori) Anderson, Paul (Selese) Anderson, sisters, Leanore Rankin, Lorelei Danuser, grandchildren, Aimee, Alexander, Chandler, Tess, Natalie and Ryan. Dixie was preceded in death by her...

Ruth Bonse

Ruth Bonse

October 17, 2012

Ruth Lorraine Bonse (nee Martin) Age 88, of Mokena, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012, beloved wife of Wilmer "Jay" Bonse, loving mother of Jeff (Karen) Bonse and Lynn Bonse, dear sister of the late George (Betty) Martin, Harold (Peggy) Martin and Norman (Beverly) Martin, godmother of Judy Martin Ficke and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Family will...

Dr. Edward A. Karns

Dr. Edward A. Karns

October 14, 2012

Dr. Edward A. Karns Age 78, of Mokena, formerly of Homer Glen, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Beloved Husband of Judith A. (nee Radeloff); Loving Father of Edward A. "Ted" (Julie) Karns, Jr. and Andrew D. (Renee) Karns; Dear Grandpa and Papa of Andrew, Emily and Krystal Karns; numerous other family and friends...

Patricia Ann Hub

Patricia Ann Hub

October 14, 2012

Patricia Ann Hub (nee Florek) Age 75, of Mokena, formerly of Chicago Heights and Crete passed away Sunday, October 14th, 2012. Patricia is survived by her loving family, children Ronald Hub, Sue (Randy) Krause and Robert (Angie) Hub; grandchildren Matthew, Bradley, Nicholas and Melissa Hub and Robert and Ryan Krause and 7 great grandchildren. Patricia was preceded in death by...

John "Jack" W. Scanlan

John "Jack" W. Scanlan

October 14, 2012

JOHN "JACK" W. SCANLAN (WITH FLAG) Age 83, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, October 14th, 2012 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest. John is survived by his loving family, wife of 61 years Harriet Scanlan (Bradley), children, Lynn (Bob) Grotz, Patricia May, Kelly (Michael) Molinari, grandchildren, Kelly Lynn, John, Michael, Philip, Danny, Erica and numerous nieces and nephews. John...

Mr. William Frank Lohmann

Mr. William Frank Lohmann

October 14, 2012

William Frank Lohmann Age 67, of New Lenox for 40 years, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2012 in Joliet, IL. Beloved husband of Deloris J. nee Wright; loving father of Mark (Jeanine), and Joe (Cynda); cherished grandfather of Matthew, Thomas, Chase, Brett, and Brynna Lohmann; dear brother of Peter (Jackie) Lohmann and Pat (late Mary) Lohmann; also survived by...

Mrs. Marilyn B Beck

Mrs. Marilyn B Beck

October 12, 2012

Marilyn B. Beck nee Ryan Age 74, of Orland Park, IL and Scottsdale, AZ; passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Loving wife of 47 years to the late Charles J. Beck; beloved mother of: Michael (Laura) Beck, Charles Beck, late Thomas Beck, and Erin Beck; cherished...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Higginson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Higginson

October 12, 2012

Jacqueline "Jackie" Higginson (nee Carvelli) Age 72 of Frankfort, formerly of South Holland, passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012. Loving mother of John (Amy) Higginson and beloved daughter of John and Ann (nee Topa) Carvelli. Caregiver to her cherished poodle, Ebony. Jackie was a hostess at Aurelio's restaurant in Frankfort and was the General Manager of Gino's Steakhouse in...

Helen C. Childs

Helen C. Childs

October 10, 2012

Helen C. Childs (nee Voto) 92, of Joliet born in Clinton Indiana and formerly of Matteson, Country Club Hills and Chicago Roseland area, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Loving wife of the late Robert Childs; beloved daughter of the late Frank and Helen (nee Hosa) Voto; dearest mother of Michael (Debbie) Childs Sr., Linda (Brian) Murphy and Diana...

Mona Elizabeth Costello

Mona Elizabeth Costello

October 9, 2012

Costello, Mona Elizabeth (nee Boone) Mona Boone Costello died October 9, 2012. She was born in Detroit, MI on September 23, 1952 to George and Joyce (Closson) Boone. She grew up in the Detroit area, graduating from Bloomfield Hills/Andover High School in 1970, and subsequently attending Central Michigan University. She enlisted in the United States Army in April, 1974, and...

Guy M. Arcaris

Guy M. Arcaris

October 9, 2012

Guy M. Arcaris Age 91, of Tinley Park formerly of Homewood and Chicago Heights, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, Loving husband of the late Marie Arcaris; beloved father of Karen (Ken) Bartels; dearest grandfather of Douglas (Theresa) Bartels and the late Neil Bartels; proud great grandfather of Connor and Allison; cherished son of the late Michael and Madeline...

Dorothy A. Meyer

Dorothy A. Meyer

October 4, 2012

Dorothy A. Meyer(nee McCarty) Age 83, of Mokena formerly of Chicago and the South Suburban area, passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2012. Loving wife of the late Arthur Meyer; beloved mother of William (Sandra) Meyer, Colleen (Late Dennis) Podmolik, Judy (Chuck) Smith and Donna (Ed) Mulvihill; dearest daughter of the late Louis and Margaret (nee Tranpke) McCarty; cherished sister...

Winifred M. Nagy

Winifred M. Nagy

October 4, 2012

Winifred M. Nagy (nee Dannenhold) 92 of New Lenox passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012 at Lemont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Chicago to the late Charles and Bertha (nee Holtz) Dannenhold. Survived by her loving family; daughter Judith (Kenneth) Manthei, step-daughter Delores Morris, step-son Jack (Nance) Nagy; three grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband...

Mr. Samuel G. Egbert,  Sr.

Mr. Samuel G. Egbert, Sr.

October 3, 2012

Samuel G. Egbert Sr. Age 55, of Lockport, passed away on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Beloved father of Jami (Brian) Kantor, Sam Jr. Egbert, and Ryan Grooms; cherished grandfather of Jacob, Ian, Riley, and Trevor Kantor, and Cameron Grooms; dear brother of Brady Jensen and Vern Blume. Sam enjoyed the outdoors, and was...

Diana Lynn Kahoun

Diana Lynn Kahoun

October 2, 2012

Diana Lynn Kahoun, age 40 passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2012, Survived by her husband Billy Reed, loving children Zachary, Rachel and Samantha Pierce; beloved parents William and Keni (nee Ott) Kahoun; dearest siblings Michael Owens, Athena Pacheco, Melissa Kahoun and Kate Barnes; cherished grandchild Quin Pierce; fond nieces and nephews Felicia Garcia, Alec Pacheco, Cameron Brady, Bryce Barnes,...

Edward J. Kasarskis,  Sr.

Edward J. Kasarskis, Sr.

October 1, 2012

Edward J. Kasarskis Sr. Age 96, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012. Loving husband of the late Valeria Kasarskis; beloved dad of Edward Jr. (Mary), Kathy (Terry Utz), Rita (Shamsher) Singh, Robert (Marian Graff) ; proud grandfather of Andrew, Peter, Larisa and Irina; cherished great grandfather of Nikola and Lars and several cousins. Family will...

Susan Caldwell

Susan Caldwell

October 1, 2012

Susan Caldwell (Nee Galella) Age 90, of Orland Park, formerly of Lockport, Tinley Park and Chicago passed away on Monday, October 1, 2012 in Orland Park. Loving wife of the late William H. Caldwell; beloved mother of Linda Sherman, William (Peggy) Caldwell, Jr. and Michael (Theresa) Caldwell; dearest grandmother of Ronald (Kristi), Adam, Neal, Jill, Brooke, Breann, Kaitlyn and Kameron;...

Kendal Nicole Brown

Kendal Nicole Brown

September 29, 2012

Kendal Nicole Brown 23 of Joliet passed away September 29, 2012. Beloved daughter of Lenora (Richard) Starmann and the late Ronald D. Brown; Loving mother of Jaiden and Kahleia; Dear sister of Kayla Brown, Randy Brown, Kimberly Starmann and Katelynn Starmann; Cherished granddaughter of Sharon (Bill) McGarvey, Roger (Betty) Brown; great granddaughter of Stanley (the late Wanda) Knoll; Loving niece...

Mr. Emil G. Ernest

Mr. Emil G. Ernest

September 29, 2012

Emil G. Ernest Age 79, of Orland Park, IL passed away on Saturday, September 29, 2012 in Palos Heights. Beloved husband of Annette nee Blais; loving father of: Michelle (Dr. Walter Scott) Jellish, Michael G. (Kristin) Ernest, Denise (James) Bohrer, and Renee (John) Kozuch; cherished grandfather of 12. Emil was employed for St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island for 40...

Mrs. Catherine J. Larocco

Mrs. Catherine J. Larocco

September 28, 2012

Catherine J. LaRocco Nee Vahle Age 62, of Joliet, passed away on Friday, September 28, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice in Joliet. Beloved wife of the late Mariano "Rocky" LaRocco; loving father of: Michael (Adrienne Jurgovan) LaRocco, Carrie (Randy) Shulda, and Christine (Jeff) Shultz; cherished grandmother of: AJ, Josh, Samantha, Ivan, Dustin, Chloe, Jacob, and Dominik; dear sister of:...