Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Shirley A. Schumacher

Shirley A. Schumacher

September 2, 2013

Shirley was born on August 11, 1929 and passed away on Monday, September 2, 2013. Shirley was a resident of Frankfort, Illinois.

Mr. Lawrence W. Manthey

Mr. Lawrence W. Manthey

August 31, 2013

Lawrence William Manthey 97, of Ocala, FL., formerly of Lockport, IL., passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013 in Ocala, FL. Beloved husband of the late Lois Manthey; loving father of Marilyn (Gus) Swinehart; cherished grandfather of: Bryan (Carol) Swinehart, Cynthia Johnson, and Kara (Jason) Davis; great-grandfather of: Madison and Grant Swinehart, Connor and Tyler Johnson, and Liam and Marlo...

Tobechi E. Eke

Tobechi E. Eke

August 30, 2013

Tobechi E. was born on October 19, 1987 and passed away on Friday, August 30, 2013. Tobechi E. was a resident of Glendale Heights, Illinois.

George D. Kladis

George D. Kladis

August 30, 2013

George Dan Kladis 73, of New Lenox formerly of Riverdale passed away August 30, 2013. Beloved husband of Donna; Loving father of William Liptak, James (Anmarie) Kladis and Melissa Miska; dear brother of Joanne (late James) Davis, Cecelia (Jerry) English, Carole (late Danny) Lockard, Christopher (Judy) Kladis, Danny (Sue) Kladis and Michael Kladis; Cherished grandpa of William, Anthony, Samantha, Savanna,...

Mrs. Diane M. Cleveland

Mrs. Diane M. Cleveland

August 30, 2013

Diane M. Cleveland (nee Lazar) 54, of New Lenox passed away suddenly on August 30, 2013. Beloved wife of Bruce; loving mother of: Melissa (Mark) Giackino, Jeffrey and Bruce Jr.; dear sister of: Theresa Welegala, Dorothy (Walter) Andreas, Bernadette (Tom) Rapp, and Patricia (Bob) Hanley; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Diane was preceded in death by...

Harriet Kwiatkowski

Harriet Kwiatkowski

August 29, 2013

Harriet was born on August 15, 1935 and passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013. Harriet was a resident of Joliet, Illinois. Funeral Service: Private Private

Leonard C. Frieh

Leonard C. Frieh

August 27, 2013

Leonard C. Frieh 83, of Lockport formerly of Joliet passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2013. He is survived by his loving family; wife Louise (nee Farcus); children Linda, LeRoy (Debbie) , Lois (John) Schmid, Leo (Shelley), Lynn (Stephen) Dillard and Lloyd (Chyenne); brothers Richard (Charlotte) and Henry (Joyce); grandchildren Daniel, Joseph (Carla), Michelle (John), Alexander, Lillian and Sean; great grandchildren...

Mary - Alice Ott-Rowden

Mary - Alice Ott-Rowden

August 26, 2013

Mary-Alice Ott-Rowden 77 of New Lenox passed away Monday night, August 26th peacefully with family at her side. Devoted wife of the late Howard Ott and the late Gerald Rowden. Loving mother of Mary-Lynn, the late William, Mark Sr. (Judy), Bryan, Sandra (Mark) French and John (Rachelle). Dearest Grandma of John (Stacie), Jamie, Mark Jr. (Stephanie), Amanda Douglass D.J. (Emily),...

Pauline Williams-Flynn

Pauline Williams-Flynn

August 26, 2013

Pauline Williams-Flynn (nee Short) Age 96 of New Lenox, IL, eldest of 9. At rest August 26, 2013. Preceded in death by husbands Lawrence Williams and Charles Flynn; children Marilyn Miller and Jack Williams; grandson Michael Williams; and 6 siblings. Survived by son-in-law Cyril L. Miller; daughter-in-law Esther Williams; grandchildren Mitchell (Rachel) Williams, Cyril J. (Stacey) Miller, Melinda (Scott) Hill;...

Alex O. White

Alex O. White

August 24, 2013

Alex was born on March 13, 1990 and passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Alex was a resident of Frankfort, Illinois.

Jeffery F. Knight

Jeffery F. Knight

August 23, 2013

Jeffery F. Knight Age 56, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Mokena and Monee. He is survived by his loving family; Sister Judy (Leon) Moskaluk; nephews James, Michael, Frank, Brian, Tony and Matthew; nieces Melissa and Joy and his former wife Connie Decarlo. Family will receive friends Friday, August 30, 2013 from 9am- until...

William J. Zatloukal,  Sr.

William J. Zatloukal, Sr.

August 23, 2013

WILLIAM J. ZATLOUKAL, SR. Age 90, of Chicago, passed away Friday, August 23rd, 2013 at Smith Village in Chicago. William is survived by his loving family, wife Marguerite Zatloukal (Fundukian), children, William (Diane) Zatloukal, Jr., James (Sally) Zatloukal, David (Cathy) Zatloukal, Jill (Bryan) Peter, stepchildren, Susan (Ronald) Petricig, Paul (Lori) Trimble, Mark (Lynn) Trimble, Darcy Bowen, 16 grandchildren and 11...

James C. Conley

James C. Conley

August 22, 2013

James C. Conley 82, passed away August 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Audrey; Loving father of Mike (Marsha), Jack (Linda) and Karen (Richard) Kaczmarek; Cherished grandpa of eight and great-grandpa of two. James is a retired Chicago Firefighter and a U.S. Air Force Korean War Veteran. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New...

Rita A. Ehrig

Rita A. Ehrig

August 21, 2013

Rita A. Ehrig, age 84, of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Ramon J. Ehrig Sr.; loving mother of: Randy (Sandy) Ehrig, Mary Lou Ehrig, Chris (Ben) McGimsey, Lynne (Ken) Walsh, and Marcia (Sue) Ehrig; cherished grandmother of: Ray, Carrie Ann, Cristi, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Kelly, Joanna, Brigette, Katie, and Erin; and...

Shawn David Gallagher

Shawn David Gallagher

August 21, 2013

Shawn David Gallagher Age 34, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013, a resident of Manhattan formerly of Frankfort. He is survived by his loving family; wife Sharon Gallagher nee (Endebak); son Sawyer Gallagher; parents Rose Gallagher and Michael (Peggy) Gallagher; brothers Michael (Denise) and Daniel (Bethany) Gallagher and numerous cousins, aunts, uncles and friends. He was a Director of Nursing...

Genevieve M. Campbell-Bestow

Genevieve M. Campbell-Bestow

August 20, 2013

Genevieve M. Campbell–Bestow (nee Bell) Age 99. Born in Chicago on December 30, 1913 to the late Samuel and Jane (nee Bryans) Bell. Loving wife of the late Howard L. Campbell and the late Harry E. Bestow; Beloved mother of Howard C. (Dorothy) Campbell, Terry D. (Janet) Campbell and Jeri Lyn (William) Sandt; Cherished Grandmother of 9 and great-grandmother of...

Christine L. Pavlacka

Christine L. Pavlacka

August 20, 2013

Christine L. Pavlacka (nee Ignowski) Age 87, passed away; Tuesday, August 20, 2013, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Glenwood and Chicago West Pullman area. She is survived by her loving family; sons Adrian Pavlacka Ronald (Cheryl) Pavlacka, Leon (Tracey) Pavlacka and Myron (Karen) Pavlacka; sister LaVerne Crutchfield; grandchildren Kristin, Kate, Kimberly, Michael, Carolyn, Adam, Sarah, Jason, Melissa, Jon, Allison,...

Loretta W. Keuch

Loretta W. Keuch

August 16, 2013

Loretta Welma Keuch Age 82, passed away; Friday, August 16, 2013, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Matteson and Chebanse. She is survived by her loving family; husband Frederick Keuch; children James (Cathy) Keuch, Diane (Charles) Bedrosian, Janet (Jerry) Dinnocenzo and Nancy (Bret) Roggendorf; siblings Sylvia (Late Erwin) Schmaedeke, Richard (Late Marjorie) Stuenkel and Roger (Lorraine) Stuenkel; 13 grandchildren, 5...

Arlene Carlstrom Ogren

Arlene Carlstrom Ogren

August 14, 2013

ARLENE OGREN (CARLSTROM) Arlene Carlstrom Ogren, 96, of Thomasville, NC, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at the Piedmont Crossing retirement community in Thomasville, NC. Arlene was born in Joliet and raised in Lockport. She lived in the Chicago area, including Glen Ellyn, until 1972 when she relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL with her husband Carl upon his retirement. She...

Alice A. Genge

Alice A. Genge

August 13, 2013

Alice was born on July 21, 1931 and passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Alice was a resident of Matteson, Illinois.