Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ralph A. Sopcak

Ralph A. Sopcak

November 1, 2012

RALPH A. SOPCAK Age 84, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, November 1st, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Ralph is survived by his loving family, wife, Jeanne Sopcak (nee Zbylut), children, Lynnmarie (Walter) Finn, Sharon (Jim) Phelan, brother-in-law, Vernon (Judith) Zbylut, grandchildren, Kimberly, Karen, Bill, Amanda, Alexandra and great grandchild Kendall. Ralph was preceded in death by...

Lyle L. Mcginn

Lyle L. Mcginn

November 1, 2012

Lyle L. McGinn 81, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 1, 2012. He was born July 12, 1931 in Lockport, IL to Lyle & Mary McGinn. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War. Lyle worked as a welder for most of his life. He was a very dedicated family man. Preceded in death by his parents...

William P. Novosel

William P. Novosel

October 31, 2012

WILLIAM P. NOVOSEL Age 71, of Monee, passed away Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. William is survived by his loving family, wife, Barbara Novosel (nee Witkowski), children, Paul (Susan) Novosel, Audra (Stephen) Iori, loving Grandpa of Matthew Novosel and Adam Iori. Willaim was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen & Julia Novosel (nee...

Mr. Johnny A. Key

Mr. Johnny A. Key

October 30, 2012

Johnny A. Key Age 63, of Mokena, IL., of Mokena, previously of Tinley Park, IL., passed away on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in New Lenox, IL. Beloved husband of Rita nee Koetzle; loving father of Tammie Key, Tina (George) Venturella, and Tim (Jamie) Key; cherished grandfather of Jacob Venturella, George Venturella II, Kelsie Hannigan, Rosina Venturella, Jack Key, Timothy Key,...

Joel B. Donaghue

Joel B. Donaghue

October 28, 2012

Joel B. Donaghue Age 53, of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago, passed away Sunday, October 28, 2012. Beloved husband of Geri (nee Graham) ; loving father James and Amy; Cherished son of Donald and Margaret (nee Boss); dear brother of Michael, Kathy (Ken) Wochnik, Janice (Michael) Galbreath, Robert (Susan), Kevin, Helen (Wayne) Evers and Peter (Helen) Proud uncle to many...

Ms. Eleanor I. Flynn

Ms. Eleanor I. Flynn

October 27, 2012

Eleanor Flynn nee Fang Age 82, a lifetime resident of Lockport passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012, in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late James A. Flynn Sr.; loving mother of the late Sharon Flynn, and late James A. (Linda) Flynn Jr.; cherished grandmother of: Kelly Flynn, James A. (Amanda) Flynn III and Kara Flynn; and great-grandmother of...

Marlene Kargle

Marlene Kargle

October 27, 2012

Marlene P. Kargle (nee Orasco) Age 72, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving wife of William Kargle for 53 years; beloved mother of Billy (Sherry) Kargle, Carrie (David) Beamish and Wendy (Matthew) Schultz; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Mike) Olson, Billy (Aimee) Kargle, Beth (Chad) Carter, Sara Sanderson, Tony,...

William J. Booczko

William J. Booczko

October 26, 2012

William J. Booczko Age 83, of Chicago Heights formerly of the Roseland area passed away Friday, October 26, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Harriet Booczko (nee Elam) ; loving father of the late James Booczko, Jill Good and Nancy (Sam) Smith; dear brother of late Edward Booczko and Robert (Patricia) Booczko; cherished grandfather of Jeffery (Amber) Good, Jamie Good,...

Mr. James F. Mcdonnell

Mr. James F. Mcdonnell

October 26, 2012

James F. McDonnell Age 85, of Matteson, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Ruhla nee Granberg; loving father of: James P. (Janet) McDonnell, Eileen A. (Gary) Holiner, Mary T. (Rick) Holiner, Margaret M. (Barry) Secor, Kathleen M. (Jimmie) Yates, and William J. (Kimberly) McDonnell; cherished grandfather of 17 and great grandfather of 4. He was...

Robert B. "Grim" Grimmer

Robert B. "Grim" Grimmer

October 24, 2012

Robert B. "Grim" Grimmer 76, passed away at his home Wednesday, October 24, 2012. He was born in Chicago to the late Dr. Everett A. and Alice (nee Nielsen) Grimmer, living in the New Lenox area for the past 30 years. Survived by his loving family; his wife Frances V. (nee Haley); children, Scott (Linda), Guy (Michele), and Wendy Grimmer;...

Edward V. Heinisch

Edward V. Heinisch

October 21, 2012

EDWARD V. HEINISCH Age 85, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, October 21st, 2012 at Senior Star Living in Romeoville. Edward is survived by his loving family, wife, Lois Heinisch (nee Reding), children, Barb (Bill) Schuld, Lindy Maree, Ed (Annette) Heinisch, Joe (Donita) Heinisch, grandchildren, Kelly (Jim) Thompson, Jeanne (Bill) Pritchard, Amy Allen, Julie (Kyle) Edwards, Kim (Adam) Edison, Billy (Diane)...

Raymond E. Pesavento

Raymond E. Pesavento

October 21, 2012

RAYMOND E. PESAVENTO Age 87, of Lockport, passed away Sunday, October 21st, 2012 at his home in Lockport. Raymond is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Pesavento (nee Corbley), children, Lorray "Cookie" (Ellis) Whitten, Steve Pesavento, Mike Pesavento, Richie Pesavento, Jim (Mary) Pesavento, David (Tonette) Pesavento, nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Raymond was preceded...

Mr. Petronilo Peter Aldeza

Mr. Petronilo Peter Aldeza

October 21, 2012

Petronilo "Peter" Aldeza Age 50, of Frankfort, IL., passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 in Hazel Crest. Beloved husband of Carminda nee Bautista; loving father of Christine (Jeff Krogmann) Aldeza and Brian Aldeza; dear brother of David Jr., (Amparo) Aldeza, and Sionie (late Ruben) Sales. Peter was preceded in death by his parents: David Sr., and Natalia Aldeza. Peter...

William S. Rinker

William S. Rinker

October 17, 2012

William S. Rinker 64 of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Survived by his loving family; his wife Donna (nee DeVos); children, Brandon (Karen) and Marta (Troy) Davis; grandchildren, Lorelai and Sydney Rinker, and Jordan, Peyton, Sienna, Reagan and Katelynn Davis; sisters, Martha (Jim) Fraser and Sarah (Bob) Vodnik; mother-in-law Lois (the...

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...