Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Alex Rembis

Alex Rembis

Jul 9, 2012

Alex A. Rembis Age 74, of Frankfort, formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. Loving husband of Suzanne (nee Rettke) Rembis; beloved father of Scott (Rhonda) Rembis, Sherri (Edward) Sidler and Michael Rembis; dear brother of Margaret (Dan) Mastantuono; proud grandfather of Devon Rembis, Alex, Elizabeth and Grace Sidler and Carlos Rembis and loving uncle to...

Steve R. Pentek

Steve R. Pentek

Jul 9, 2012

STEVE R. PENTEK Age 88, of Mokena, passed away Monday, July 9th, 2012 at Marley Oaks Assisted Living in Mokena. Steve is survived by his loving family, children, Steven (Pat) Pentek, Therese (Robert) Kaplan, Richard (Linda) Pentek, brother, Ernest (Anne) Pentek, grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Resac, Michael (Sarah) Pentek, Renee (Kevin) Cohen, Tracy (Brian) Jablonski, Scott (Charissa) Kaplan, Maggie Pentek, Nicholas...

Herbert G. Crabb

Herbert G. Crabb

Jul 8, 2012

HERBERT GEORGE CRABB Age 91, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, July 8th, 2012 at Marley Oaks Assisted Living in Mokena. Herbert is survived by his loving family, children, Sharon (Robert) Marshall, David Crabb, Janet (Moe) Balhan, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren and dear friend and companion Virginia Johnson. Herbert was preceded in death by his wife,...

Ms. Marilyn K. Wadsworth

Ms. Marilyn K. Wadsworth

Jul 7, 2012

Marilyn K. Wadsworth (Heilman) Of New Lenox passed away on July 7, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She was born August 20, 1935, daughter of the late John and Ramona Heilman of Osceola, Iowa. Proceeded in death by her loving husband, Norman W. Wadsworth, and her brother, Bert Heilman. Adored mother of Cynthia (Cliff) Lockhart) of New...

Mrs. Nellie Malizzio

Mrs. Nellie Malizzio

Jul 6, 2012

Nellie Malizzio nee Jaremka Age 93, of Frankfort, formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012. Beloved wife of Nicholas; loving step-mother of Donna (Michael) Ruebensam; dear sister of Irma (Edward) Jaremka, Raymond (Marilyn) Jaremka, Helen (Joseph) Spiewak, and Laura (Donald) Luscomb. Also survived by many caring nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...

Margaret Raley

Margaret Raley

Jul 3, 2012

Margaret F. Raley (nee Haskins) 85, born in Pellville, KY, peacefully transitioned on 7/3/12 in Joliet, IL with her daughters by her side. Her family's matriarch, Margaret was the most beloved wife, mother, and Nana. When asked what she wanted to be remembered for, Margaret answered, "For my loyalty, and for family. My family was most important." Margaret's caring spirit...

Mrs. Joyce Ann Dirutigliano

Mrs. Joyce Ann Dirutigliano

Jul 1, 2012

Joyce Ann DiRutigliano nee Martin Age 80, of Frankfort passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Beloved wife of Dominic; loving mother of Terry and Paula DiRutigliano; dear sister of Corrine (Edward) Stark. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents George and Gertrude Martin. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423...

Lucy E. Prunty

Lucy E. Prunty

Jun 29, 2012

Lucy E. Prunty A beautiful life, taken too soon due to Osteosarcoma. Age 14, late of New Lenox, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 at University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, Chicago. Loving daughter of Kevin and Cynthia (nee Hoogland) Prunty; Dear sister of Patrick, Margaret and Grace; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive. Preceded in death by...

Robert F. Downs

Robert F. Downs

Jun 24, 2012

Robert F. Downs Age 69, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago and Oak Lawn, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; wife Moira (nee McGuire) Downs; daughters Michaela "Shelly"(Larry Hadley) Brown and Wendy (Jim) Narel; siblings Patricia Krejca, Jack (Diane) and Dennis (Kathy) Downs; grandchildren Darnell Hadley, Dylan, Steven, Ashley and Christopher Narel; great...

Mr. Robert J Perez

Mr. Robert J Perez

Jun 23, 2012

Robert J. Perez Age 89, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Beloved husband of Margaret nee Butler; loving father of Paul Perez; and dear brother of Dolores (William) Marquez. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, god-children, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Soledad Perez and sister: Josephine Rodriquez. Robert...

Kaitlyn Nicole Moak

Kaitlyn Nicole Moak

Jun 22, 2012

Kaitlyn Nicole Moak Age 18, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away June 22nd, 2012. Kaitlyn is survived by her loving family, mother Jacqueline Olson-Montes, step father Raymond Montes, siblings Luke and Avery Montes, grandparents Audrey and Wayne Moak, Mary McCarthy and Richard Olson, great grandmother Lillian Semeniuk, uncles Rick (Arien) Olson, Carl (Tracy) Moak, aunts Collene (Salvador) Mendoza...

Ronald W. Hoschutz,  Sr.

Ronald W. Hoschutz, Sr.

Jun 21, 2012

RONALD W. HOSCHUTZ, SR. Age 62, of Romeoville, passed away on Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook. Ronald is survived by his loving family, children, Ron (Melissa) Hoschutz Jr., Tracie Hoschutz, siblings, Tim Hoschutz, Corrine (Herbie) Gonzalez, Jackie Peters, grandchildren, Ronald III, Haley, Logan, Walker, Chance and Kade. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Robert...

Donald T. Feipel

Donald T. Feipel

Jun 21, 2012

DONALD T. FEIPEL Of Mokena, nine days shy of his 65th birthday, passed away on Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Donald is survived by his loving family, wife, Carol Feipel (Cleghorn) children, James (Patti) Feipel, Mark (Debbie) Feipel, Nicholas Feipel, Kimberly (Matt) Mutnansky, step-children, Nancy Neumann, Nicholas (Dana) Rinier and 10 grandchildren. Donald was...

James J. Mckeough

James J. Mckeough

Jun 19, 2012

James J. McKeough, age 73 of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2012. Loving husband of Diana (nee Labiak) McKeough, beloved father of Edward (Laura) McKeough and Desirea (Glenn) Soukal, dearest brother of the late Mary (Jack) Prendergest, the late Michael (Kay) McKeough, Betty (late Denis) Hedderman and Timothy (Denise) McKeough, proud grandfather of Joseph, Matthew, Jason and Eddie McKeough...

Mr. Daniel H. Kampwirth

Mr. Daniel H. Kampwirth

Jun 19, 2012

Daniel H. Kampwirth, age 58, of New Lenox, IL passed away on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Mary nee Stathopoulos; loving father of Nichole (Thomas) Lusson, and Jennifer Kampwirth; dear brother of Linda (Ted) Guido, Vicki Johnson, and the late Jack (Mary) Kampwirth; cherished grandfather of Alexis and Krista Lusson. Daniel was...

Robert K. "Bob" Contreras

Robert K. "Bob" Contreras

Jun 13, 2012

Robert K. "Bob" Contreras Bob was embraced into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ and welcomed home by his parents Anarbol and Edna on June 13, 2012. Jesus said to him, "I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6). Survived by his loving wife of 37...

Robert E Baxter,  Sr.

Robert E Baxter, Sr.

Jun 11, 2012

ROBERT E. BAXTER, SR. Age 88 of Lockport since 1955, passed away on Monday, June 11th, 2012 at Provena Mercy Medical Center in Aurora. Robert is survived by his loving family, children, Barbara (David) Moulthrop, Robert Baxter, Jr., Scott (Natalie) Baxter, grandchildren, Jill (Aaron) Ketchum, Rebecca (Sanford) Busse, David Moulthrop, Elizabeth Moulthrop, Adam (Stefani) Baxter, Kellie Baxter, Kristopher Baxter, Seth...

Teresa A. Wasmund

Teresa A. Wasmund

Jun 10, 2012

Teresa Ann Wasmund nee Leath Age 49, of Crest Hill, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2012. Beloved daughter of Janet and the late Thomas Leath; dear wife of Stephen Wasmund; cherished mother of Bradley, Jason, and Julie Ann Wasmund; loving sister of: Tommy Joe Leath, Larry Dale Leath and the late Diana Lynn Leath. A memorial service will be...

Richard "Dick" A. Loebach

Richard "Dick" A. Loebach

Jun 10, 2012

Richard "Dick" A. Loebach Age 88, of Mokena formerly of Park Forest passed away at home on June 10, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; wife Martha (nee Seitz); children, Tom (Diane Davies), Jim (Nancy McEntire), Janet Hahn, Brian (Linda) and Joanne Anderson (John Durbin); sister Doris (Bill) Forsythe; grandchildren Leah, Justin (Audrey), Mandy, Brendan, Erin, Kelsey, Alex...

Mrs. Patricia A. Turner

Mrs. Patricia A. Turner

Jun 9, 2012

Patricia "Patty" A. Turner nee Pemberton Age 53, of Lockport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2012 in Lockport, with her family at her side. Cherished daughter of William and the late Leila Pemberton; beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of: Jennifer, Amanda, and Michelle Turner; dear sister of: William (Laura) Pemberton, John (Bobbie) Pemberton, and Hope (Tom) Onash;...