Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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;...

Norman F. Burklow

Norman F. Burklow

Jun 7, 2012

Norman F. Burklow, age 70 of Monee, formerly of Oak Forest and New Lenox, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; wife Gloria (nee Pietras) Burklow; children Craig Burklow, Keith (Kim) Burklow, Deanna (Lonny) Smith and Nicole Burklow; brothers Robert (Joan) Burklow and Eugene (Carole) Burklow; grandchildren Jennifer, Derek and Kyle Burklow, Anthony Burklow,...

Marcella Dorich

Marcella Dorich

Jun 6, 2012

MARCELLA DORICH (STULICK) Age 89, of Brookfield, passed away on Wednesday, June 6th, 2012 at Alden Town Manor Nursing Home in Cicero. Marcella is survived by her loving family, sons, Victor (Sharlene) Dorich, Allen Dorich, nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Marcella was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Dorich. Marcella was a long time member of St. Hugh...

Patricia Louise Skora

Patricia Louise Skora

Jun 5, 2012

Patricia Louise Skora 71 of Bella Vista AK, formerly of Richton Park, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Bentonville, Arkansas. Born on August 7, 1940 in Chicago to Harry and Stella (nee Taranowski) Morici. In Richton Park, she was a Girl Scout Leader, Room Mother, member of the Parent Teacher Organization, an active member in the local homeowner's association and...

Patricia Louise Skora

Patricia Louise Skora

Jun 5, 2012

Patricia Louise Skora (nee Morici) 71 of Bella Vista AK, formerly of Richton Park, died Tuesday, June 5, 2012 in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born on August 7, 1940 in Chicago to Harry and Stella (nee Taranowski) Morici. In Richton Park, she was very involved with her children's activities. She was a Girl Scout Leader, Room Mother, and involved in...

Mrs. Pauline Ann Smith

Mrs. Pauline Ann Smith

Jun 4, 2012

Pauline Ann Smith nee Putman Age 53, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2012. Beloved wife of Steven; loving mother of Jennifer (Steve) Beugger, Daniel Smith, and Heather Smith; dear sister of Shirley (Ralph) Reeks and Nicholas (Beth) Putman. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Pauline was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in...

Lawrence L Colafello,  Jr.

Lawrence L Colafello, Jr.

Jun 4, 2012

LAWRENCE L. COLAFELLO, JR Age 54, of Mokena, passed away Monday, June 4th, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Lawrence is survived by his loving family, father, Lawrence L. Colafello, Sr., sister, Lynette Colafello and uncle, Joseph Colafello. Lawrence was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Colafello (Seneker), grandparents, John & Mary Ann Colafello and aunt Lena...

Robert L. Barz

Robert L. Barz

Jun 3, 2012

BARZ, BOB "Boomp" Bob Barz age 87, born in Chicago June 1, 1925 passed away June 3, 2012 surrounded by his family. Bob is Survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Corinne "Corky" Barz who he married August 28, 1948; his four children Bill (Margaret), Tom (Lois), Rick (Pat), and Cindy Wentzlaff; ten grandchildren Bob (Annie) Barz, Melissa Mickey...

Ruth A. Kandziorski

Ruth A. Kandziorski

Jun 2, 2012

Ruth A. Kandziorski (nee Kolinski) 86, late of New Lenox, formerly of South Holland and South Chicago. Passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Chicago to the late Casimir and Mary (nee Lebiecki) Kolinski. Beloved wife of the late Harry A. Kandziorski; Loving mother of Jerry, Thomas (Dorothy), Linda (Roger) Arbogast, Alan (Kerry)...

Shirley Jane Voss

Shirley Jane Voss

May 31, 2012

Shirley was born on August 8, 1940 and passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2012. Shirley was a resident of Frankfort, Illinois.

Ms. Lillian M. Salzwedel

Ms. Lillian M. Salzwedel

May 28, 2012

Lillian M. Salzwedel nee Schoeling Age 101, passed away May 28, 2012 at Prairieview Lutheran Home Faith Place in Danforth, IL. Lillian was born August 2, 1910 to Henry and Sophie Schoeling. She married Walter Salzwedel on June 24, 1931. They farmed together in Frankfort Township until 1968. For many years, Lillian was a waitress at restaurants in Frankfort and...

Ms. Susan P. Sulkowski

Ms. Susan P. Sulkowski

May 28, 2012

Susan P. Sulkowski nee Dobbs Age 71, of Frankfort passed away Monday, May 28th, 2012 with her family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Wayne; loving mother of the late Teresa, Deborah (Bob) Granko, and Steve (Sherri) Sulkowski; dear sister of Virginia Kempton; cherished grandmother of Jessica Diment, Brittany and Joe Granko. Susan was preceded in death by...

Mrs. Laura M. Young

Mrs. Laura M. Young

May 27, 2012

Laura M. Young nee Librandt, age 46, of Frankfort, IL passed away suddenly on May 27, 2012 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Beloved wife of 25 years to Thomas; loving mother of Amber and Thomas Jr.; dear sister of Susan (Mario) Davila, Andrew Librandt, and David (Monica) Librandt. Laura was an Auditor for Charter One for 29 years. The family will...

Mary A. Stemple

Mary A. Stemple

May 24, 2012

MARY A. STEMPLE (BLOUNT) Age 88, of Frankfort passed away Thursday, May 24th, 2012. Mary is survived by her loving family, children, Mary Grant, Cathy Grant, Emil (Nancy) J. Stemple, Jr., George (Sharon) Stemple, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Emil J. Stemple, Sr., and her siblings, Milton Blount, Roy Blount and...

Archie H. Ligon,  Jr.

Archie H. Ligon, Jr.

May 22, 2012

ARCHIE H. LIGON, JR Age 83, of Frankfort, IL formerly of Richmond, VA and Southern Shores, NC passed away Tuesday, May 22nd , 2012 at his home in Frankfort, IL. Archie is survived by his loving family, wife, Anna Ligon (Zahradka), daughter, Deborah (Steve) White and granddaughter, Meredith White. Archie was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He was a...

James W. Townsend

James W. Townsend

May 19, 2012

James Walter Townsend 77, late of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Born in Wilton Center to the late William J. and Sara J. (nee Benn) Townsend. Survived by his loving family; daughter Patricia (Dick) Ooykaas; son, Michael J. (Stefanee) Townsend; grandchildren; Amanda, D.J. (Melissa) and Jason Ooykaas and Scott, Nathaniel and...

Dorothy Louise Seehafer

Dorothy Louise Seehafer

May 17, 2012

Dorothy Louise Seehafer (nee Reimer) 85, formerly of New Lenox, passed away at her home in Tinley Park. Born in Chicago to the late Emmet Sr. and Edna (nee Zimmerman) Reimer. Beloved wife of 50 years, of the late Wilferd Seehafer; Loving mother of Holly (Scott) Peters, Todd (Mary) and Randall (Karen); Dear grandmother of Valerie, Jason and Jessica Seehafer...

Grace M. Sarli

Grace M. Sarli

May 16, 2012

Grace M. Sarli (nee Fasano) 89, formerly of Cicero, and treasured resident of Marley Oaks Assisted Living, Mokena, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Beloved wife of the late George F. Sarli; loving mother of Carol (Ed) Freza and George (Cathy) Sarli; cherished grandmother of Andrew (Sarah) Freza, Lauren (Jeff) Wander, Dawn (Kyle) Sarli-Callahan and Kara Sarli; dear great- grandmother...

Patricia R. Hanrahan

Patricia R. Hanrahan

May 16, 2012

Patricia Rose Hanrahan (nee Gallivan) Age 83, of Frankfort formerly of the Pullman area of Chicago passed away on May 16, 2012. Patricia is survived by her loving family, sons Dan (Barbara) and Tim (Julianne) Hanrahan; sister Irene Sargeant; grandchildren George, Christopher and Gregory Maniatis, Patrick, Meredith, Jack, Ashley, Brittnay and Timmy Hanrahan and great grandchildren Haley, Michael, Cooper and...

Ms. Fermy Alderson

Ms. Fermy Alderson

May 16, 2012

Alderson Fermy A. Alderson nee Skoniecki, 92, of Frankfort, formerly of Glenwood and Chicago, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Beloved wife for 65 years of the late Leland. Loving mother of Thomas (Joyce). Dearest grandmother of Courtney (Nicholas) Lozen, Ryan and Katherine. Dear daughter of the late Ignatius and Frances Skoniecki. Loving sister of Delphine (late Frank) Dermody, and...