Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. Samuel Mathews Iii

Mr. Samuel Mathews Iii

Dec 29, 2011

Samuel Mathews III WITH FLAG Age 54, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011. Dear son of Robert Sieber and Frances nee Scherr; Beloved husband of Renee nee Fiedor; loving father of: Joshua (Kathleen) Mathews, Jerome (Smiriti) Mathews, Amber Mathews, Ashley (Michael) Englert, and Rebecca Mathews; cherished grandfather of: Austin and Chase Mathews; fond brother of Henry (Valerie) Mathews,...

Edward J. Kane

Edward J. Kane

Dec 29, 2011

Edward J. Kane Age 72, of Mokena for 21 years formerly of Dolton, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011. He is survived by his loving family; wife Rosemary (nee Stankiewicz) Kane; son Mark (Beth) Kane; daughters Lisa (Chuck) Gilmore and Dawn (Kevin) Nelligan; grandchildren Sean, Kelly, Joel, Tyler, Dakota, Connor and Ryan. Edward was a member of Local 399 operating...

Kim L. Smith

Kim L. Smith

Dec 27, 2011

Kim L. Smith (nee Ellena) 55, late of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Joliet to Barbara (nee Dillon) and the late Melvin Ellena. Kim was a Journalist for the Joliet Herald News for the past 15 years. She is survived by her loving family; her husband Jerry W. Smith; children,...

John F. Eisenbeis,  Jr.

John F. Eisenbeis, Jr.

Dec 26, 2011

John F. Eisenbeis Jr. 76, passed away peacefully at his home Monday, December 26, 2011. Born in Chicago, living in New Lenox the past 36 years. John was the President of Automated Direct Mail Services Inc. He is survived by his loving family; his wife Vickey (nee Wiberg); children Eric (Dyan) Eisenbeis and Mary (Mark) Lehmann; grandchildren, Kyle, Katelyn, and...

Darlene Faye Lenz

Darlene Faye Lenz

Dec 23, 2011

Darlene was born on December 6, 1927 and passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011. Darlene was a resident of Tinley Park, Illinois.

Wilbur "Bill" Carlson

Wilbur "Bill" Carlson

Dec 22, 2011

Wilbur "Bill" G. Carlson Age 72, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011. Owner of B & B Construction, a member of the Masonic Lodge in Joliet and Joliet Shrine Club. He is survived by his loving family; wife Lucille (nee Krepps) Carlson; children Cathy (Kelly) Jenkins, David (Jo) Carlson, Karen (Mike) Snively and Sharon (Sam) Walker; siblings Charles...

Mary Lea Stoddard

Mary Lea Stoddard

Dec 21, 2011

Mary was born on May 4, 1937 and passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. Mary was a resident of LeClaire, Iowa.

Carol J. Burnam

Carol J. Burnam

Dec 21, 2011

Carol J. Burnam (nee Nelson) 71, late of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Chicago, living in the Lincolnway area for over 42 years. Survived by her loving family; husband, Mark L. Burnam; sons, Scott and Steven Burnam; her sisters, Sandra (Rev. Ralph) Houston and Arlene (Jack) Otto. Preceded in...

Jack B. Williams

Jack B. Williams

Dec 18, 2011

JACK B. WILLIAMS Age 74, of Lockport passed away Sunday, December 18th, 2011 at Hines Veterans Hospital in Hines. Jack is survived by his loving family, wife, Esther Williams (nee Lange), mother, Pauline Flynn (nee Short), children, Mitchell (Rachel) Williams, Melinda (Scott) Hill, grandchildren, Kelsey, Matthew, Eric, Kevin Hill, Elizabeth, Asher, Colin Williams, brother-in-law, Cyril Miller and several nieces and...

Diane F. Albergo

Diane F. Albergo

Dec 17, 2011

DIANE F. ALBERGO (CONNORS) Age 75 of Oak Lawn, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. Diane is survived by her loving family, children, Susan (Abby) Vazquez, David Albergo, grandchildren, Gerardo Vazquez, Vincenzo Vazquez, Victoria Vazquez, Nick Albergo, Gino Albergo, sisters, Pat Brassett, Geri Connors, several nieces, nephews and many friends. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Jerome &...

John B. Bazzani

John B. Bazzani

Dec 16, 2011

JOHN B. BAZZANI Age 85, of Lockport passed away Friday, December 16th, 2011 at his home in Lockport. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Louise Bazzani (nee Kaldem), children, John (Denice) Bazzani, Jeanne (Bernard) Schmidt, Joanne (Dave) Novak, Janice (Robert) Larson, Marianne (Robert) Schreiner and sister Elsie (Londus) Bettenhausen. John's loving grandchildren include, David (Anita), John, Andrea, Joseph,...

Mr. C. Fred Fike

Mr. C. Fred Fike

Dec 13, 2011

C. Fred Fike 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at his home with his family at his side. Born December 24, 1938 in Hamilton Ohio and resident of New Lenox, IL since 1985. Survived by his wife Vivian (Charlene) Fike, daughters Amy (John) Rowlette of Hamilton, Ohio and Cherisse (Anthony) Infusino of Elwood IL, and four grandchildren and...

Marian Jean Spadoni

Marian Jean Spadoni

Dec 12, 2011

Marian Jean Spadoni (nee Vanek), age 82 of Frankfort, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Monday, December 12, 2011. Marian is survived by her loving family; husband Harry Spadoni; daughters Janet (David) Nelson, Carla Haskell, Christine (Kevin) Falvey and Nancy (Scott) Kurber; grandchildren Sara (Dan) Lambert, Kevin (Kristie) Hutchinson, Jeff Nelson, Brian Hutchinson,...

Edith R. Ambrosini

Edith R. Ambrosini

Dec 11, 2011

EDITH R. AMBROSINI Age 93, of Crest Hill, formerly of Lockport passed away Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. Edith is survived by her loving family, children, Walter (Agnes) Crosby, Irene DeCarlo, William Ambrosini, Joseph (Mary) Ambrosini, siblings, Genevieve Forsythe, Olivia Dorazio, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews....

Mr. Ralph M. Ruiz

Mr. Ralph M. Ruiz

Dec 11, 2011

Ralph M. Ruiz 61, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2011 in Joliet. Loving husband of Michelle nee LeGrett; beloved father of Ryann Lindsay Ruiz, Dominic Ruiz, Nicole (Gerald) Sluiter, and Jaime Lee; cherished grandfather of Rylee Ruiz, Raymond Lee, Francesca Sluiter, and Savanna Sluiter; dear brother of Gregory (Barb) Ruiz, Linda Ryniec, Thomascita (William) Pack, and Anita...

Ms. Winifred T. Nee

Ms. Winifred T. Nee

Dec 10, 2011

Winifred T. Nee (nee Flaherty) 89, of New Lenox, formerly of Mount Greenwood, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011 in Joliet. Loving mother of Peggy (Donald) Scott, Pat (Karen) Nee, Barb (Nicholas) Moldovan, Michael (Lisa) Nee, Mary Lynn Ruzich, and Donna (Jim) Cuthbert; cherished "Ema" of 12 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren; dear sister of Margaret Sweeney and Mary Connolly; and...

Patricia A. Dalton

Patricia A. Dalton

Dec 10, 2011

PATRICIA A. DALTON (DEIBEL) Age 63, of Lockport passed away Saturday, December 10th, 2011 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband, James Dalton, children, Michael Crawford, Jodi (Tony Talley) Turnbough, Jamie (Jay) McCleary, brother, Bill (Char) Engler, grandchildren, Nikki Ciarlette, Alexandra Turnbough, Robert Turnbough and Abigail Turnbough. Patricia was preceded...

Patricia Ann Leddin

Patricia Ann Leddin

Dec 9, 2011

Age 77, of Monee formerly of Frankfort, Chicago, Riverdale, Oak Forest and Tinley Park, passed away Friday, December 9, 2011. She is survived by her loving family; husband John Leddin; children Brian (Joanna) Leddin, Beth (John McElhany) Leddin, Michael Leddin, Mary (Thomas) Ryan and Gene (Jamie) Leddin; grandchildren Amanda, Nicole, Dan, Megan, Matthew, Mitch, Grant, Alexandra, Taylor and Clay. She...

Mr. Nicholas "Poppa Stosh" Sempowicz

Mr. Nicholas "Poppa Stosh" Sempowicz

Dec 7, 2011

Nicholas "Poppa Stosh" Sempowicz 89, of New Lenox, formerly of Alsip and Roseland, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 in Joliet. Loving father of Nick (Sandy) Sempowicz, and Jean (late Wayne) Majczek; cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Mitchell Sempowicz. "Best Daddy" to Tiny and Holly. Dear brother of Walter and Ann. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Nick...

Brian M. Plane

Brian M. Plane

Dec 5, 2011

BRIAN M. PLANE Age 50 of New Lenox, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011 at his home in New Lenox. Brian is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna Plane (Walter), children, Alex Plane, Steven Plane, Jason Plane, siblings, Keith Plane, Eric Plane, father & mother in-law, Wayne & Nancy Walter, sister & brothers in-law, Wendy Eul, Wayne Walter, Jr.,...