Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Jan 23, 2024

Jacqueline R. “Jackie” Charland of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Park Forest, IL, passed away at Smith Crossing Senior Living Community, Orland Park, IL on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. 



Jacqueline Charland was born June 15, 1933, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Lauretta M. “Bo”and Paul J. Fry. She married Bernard J. Charland on June 12, 1954 in Dixon, IL and they...

Jan 22, 2024

Janice L. Dinolfo ( nee Lackhouse )

Age 63 of Lockport, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her entire family on Monday, January 22, 2024. Jan was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Frank and Juanita (nee Albrecht) Lackhouse. Beloved wife of Salvatore “Sal” J. Dinolfo Sr; loving mother of Salvatore J. Dinolfo Jr, Ernest (Loren) Dinolfo, Jennifer...

Jan 19, 2024

Nick V. DeFrank, age 71, born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away on January 19, 2024 in the arms of his loving wife of 20 years, Maria (Mancini) DeFrank. He is also survived by his sister Tami DeFrank, his children Nicole DeFrank and Mike DeFrank (Katie), his grandchildren, Nicholas Trolian, Alyssa Trolian, Joey Garofalo, Anthony DeFrank, Adriana DeFrank and his...

Jan 18, 2024

Jan 17, 2024

Rosemary Marie Mullins 57, was born at St. Margaret's hospital in Hammond IN. to the late John and Rosemary Mullins and passed away on January 17, 2024. Loving mother of Nicholas J. Mullins; dear sister of Pamela (David) Panozzo, and the late Michael J. Mullins; fond aunt of Vincent M. (Lori) Panozzo; great aunt of Sophie Panozzo; special godmother of...

Jan 16, 2024

Marianne Lulinski (nee Adamski), age 69, was called home to her Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas J. Lulinski. The two would have been married for 30 years in February. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Thomas P. (Jenny) Lulinski, and Amanda (Phil) Summers; her grandchildren, Nolan, Ava, and Sarah Summers, Gabe...

Jan 15, 2024

Clayton J. Cunliffe 

Age 58 of New Lenox, IL passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.  Clay was born in Evergreen Park, IL to Edna (nee Hokanson) and the late Frank Cunliffe.   Husband of the late Jeanette (nee Calabrese) Cunliffe; loving father of Clay Cunliffe and Amber Cunliffe; proud grandfather of Eliana Cunliffe; dear brother of Helene Cunliffe and Darlene Cunliffe;...

Jan 15, 2024

Jeanette P. Cunliffe (nee Calabrese)

Age 57 of New Lenox passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.  Jeanette was born in Chicago, IL to Cesare and the late Patricia (nee Piotrowski) Calabrese.  Wife of the late Clayton Cunliffe; loving mother of Clay Cunliffe and Amber Cunliffe; proud grandmother of Eliana Cunliffe; dear sister of Sherry (Troy) Perillo, Angel (Jerry) Coglianese, Teresa Calabrese,...

Jan 14, 2024

 

Kenneth W. Sloan, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.  

Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Angie Sloan; stepdaughter Jennifer Klinckman; grandchildren, Mariellis Crain, Jeremy Crain, and Henry Crain; his father James Sloan; and his brother John (Mary) Sloan; nephews Adam (Rondi) Sloan, and Nicholas (Cristina) Sloan. 

He...

Jan 13, 2024

Emily Stelter, 103, of Country Club Hills passed away peacefully, Jan. 13, 2024. She is survived by her children: Dorothy Stelter of Chicago Heights and William (Jana) Stelter of Lemont, Grandmother of Scott (late Barbara) Stelter of Orland Park, Todd (Betsy) Stelter of Lemont, Cindy (Mike) Colin of Glendale, CA, Curtis (Carolyn) Stelter of Lemont; great-grandchildren: Ailia, Emily, and Ivy...

Jan 12, 2024

 

TODD J. TSCHIGGFRIE

 

Age 44, of Park Forest, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 12th, 2024.  

                 

Todd is survived by his loving family, parents, William & Nancy Tschiggfrie (Kuhle), siblings, Michael (Deis Ray) Olson, David Tschiggfrie, Molly (Jason) Traylor, Emily (Edward) Husa, Amy (Bri) Roman, nieces and nephews, Gage Olson, Anthony Roberson, Alexis Traylor, Christopher Traylor,...

Jan 11, 2024

 

Charles M. Hillgoth

Age 76, of New Lenox formerly of Tinley Park, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 11, 2024.  Chuck was born in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Rita (nee Schultz) Hillgoth.  Beloved husband of 29 years of Janette (nee Barella) Hillgoth; loving father of Brandon Hillgoth, the late Joey...

Jan 9, 2024

 

Anthony Emil Gies, age 81, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024.

He is survived by his beloved wife Robin (nee Weybright) Gies; his children Jason (Stephanie) Gies, and Christina (Neil) Barnish; and his grandchildren, Keslyn Barnish, Nathan Barnish, and Emmarie Barnish.

Anthony is preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Lottie (nee Mierewicz) Gies.

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Jan 8, 2024

ROBERT K. ALLEN

Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, January 8th, 2024 at Villa Franciscan Rehabilitation Center in Joliet.                 

 

Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia Allen (Burns), sons, Michael Allen and Teague Allen.

 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Jean Allen (Kooyenga), and his pet dog, 

Bonzo.

 

Robert was a member of St. Peter’s Church in...

Jan 6, 2024

 

Adam Janas 85, of Niles was born in Poland to the late Jan and Aniela Janas and passed away January 6, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Ann Marie (nee Fijas) Janas; loving father of Barbara (Patrick) Martino; proud grandfather of Emily and Nicholas Martino; dear brother of Janina (the late Ed) Kowalczyk, and the late Jan (Krystyna) Kumorowicz;...

Jan 5, 2024

Robert LeRoy Fairbairn - Trig, age 89, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, January 5, 2024. 

Born September 9, 1934 in Joliet, the son of LeRoy R. and Julia R. (Pasteris) Fairbairn. 

Trig is survived by son Robert L. (Kris) Sr. and loving, devoted son Ronald L. (Tina). His grandchildren, Robert L. (Kristine)...

Jan 5, 2024

 

Sally L. Kutchinski 81, Resident of Shelbyville, IL was born in Chicago to the late Walter Wyma and Irene Wagner and passed away January 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John Kutchinski; loving mother of Brenda Payne, the late Judy Doornbos, Kathy (the late James) Posthumus, Dawn (Dan) Wheatley, and Walter (Michelle) Klein; proud grandmother of Alicia, Max,...

Jan 5, 2024

Jan 2, 2024

Jeffrey B. Price

Age 73 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Jeff was born in Chicago, IL to Shirley (nee Heward) Price and the late Keith Price. Beloved husband of Pam (nee Gephart) Price; loving father of Jason (Mandy) Price, Jennifer (Mike) Archbold, and Daniel (Nicole) Price; cherished grandfather...

Jan 2, 2024

Mary E. Krueger (nee Ormsby)

Age 87 of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Meadowbrook Manor in Naperville, IL. Mary was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Emmett and Helen (nee Harty) Ormsby. Loving mother of Robert (Stephanie) Krueger, Mary (Rick) Marks, Karen (Michael) Bowsher, and Patty (Mike) Potocki; cherished grandmother of John (Nina) Bowsher,...