Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ruth A. Kandziorski

Ruth A. Kandziorski

June 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...

Anne Donato Sorrentino

Anne Donato Sorrentino

May 16, 2012

Anne Donato Sorrentino Age 82, of Frankfort formerly of Palatine, Flossmoor, Blue Island and Midlothian passed away Wednesday, May 16th, 2012. Anne is survived by her beloved husband Anthony, beloved sons Gregg (Kate) and Mark (Denise), cherished grandchildren Dominic, Christian, Dante and Bianca, fond sister in laws Christine Sorrentino and Carmella Donato. Anne was preceded in death by her parents...

John C. Miaczynski

John C. Miaczynski

May 15, 2012

JOHN C. MIACZYNSKI Age 52, of Peotone, passed away Tuesday, May 15th, 2012. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Joanne Miaczynski (Lietuvininkas), parents, Myrla (Lloyd) Johnson, Stan (Nancy) Miaczynski, children, Jennifer Miaczynski, John Lane Miaczynski, James Miaczynski, Justina Miaczynski, siblings, Debra (Brian) Strong, Pamela (Dan) McCarthy, Kelly Miaczynski and many nieces and nephews. John was a member of...

Daniel P. Healy

Daniel P. Healy

May 14, 2012

Daniel P. Healy 19, late of Joliet, formerly of New Lenox. Passed away Monday, May 14, 2012. Survived by his loving family; his mother Mary M. (nee Driscoll) and father Joseph M. Healy; sisters, Mary Kate (Brian) Brown and Jacqueline R. Healy; brother, William J. Healy; loving maternal grandmother Kathleen R. Driscoll; paternal grandparents Bernard and Mary Alice Healy; loving...

Mrs. Clara S. Yunker

Mrs. Clara S. Yunker

May 13, 2012

Clara S. Yunker nee Steinborn Age 90, of Plano TX, formerly of Mokena, IL., passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 in Plano, TX. Beloved wife of the late Arrian; loving mother of: Joan (Randy) Konkel and Marilyn (Barry) Koffman; cherished grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 8. Clara was preceded in death by her parents: Henry and Frieda nee Blume...

Mr. Thomas Peter Makowski,  Jr.

Mr. Thomas Peter Makowski, Jr.

May 11, 2012

Thomas P. "Buddy" Makowski, age 80 of Frankfort passed away May 11, 2012. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Walsh). Member of the U. S. Army, served in the Korean War. Visitation at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 7661 West Sauk Trail, Frankfort, IL 60423 on Tuesday, May 22 from 9:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Abraham Lincoln...

Mr. William J. Kentner

Mr. William J. Kentner

May 10, 2012

William J. Kentner Age 52, of New Lenox, IL., passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2012 with his family at his side. Beloved husband of Debra nee Robinett; loving father of Jeremiah, Joshua, Stephanie, and Katie Kentner; dear brother of Kathleen (Robert) Blaszkiewicz, Thomas (Deborah) Kentner, Patricia (Gary) Mellenbruch, Eileen (Philip) Couture, Mary (Douglas) Foreman, John (Janet) Kentner, Robert (Aei)...

Catherine Colgan

Catherine Colgan

May 9, 2012

Catherine Colgan (Circosta) Age 96, of Honolulu, Hawaii formerly of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was born in Chicago and was a former member of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Joliet. Catherine is survived by her loving family, her son William Colgan of Honolulu. Catherine was preceded in death by her husband, William Colgan and her...

Mildred "Millie" Dvorak

Mildred "Millie" Dvorak

May 8, 2012

MILDRED "MILLIE" DVORAK (KARBAN) Mildred (Millie) Dvorak, 85, died peacefully early Tuesday morning, May 8, 2012, at the Hospice House in Joliet, Illinois after suffering a stroke on Wednesday, April 25. Prior to her stroke, she lived independently in Homer Glen, Illinois, surrounded by the love of her family. Millie was born on February 7, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois to...