Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Robert Richard "Dick" Bottomley

Robert Richard "Dick" Bottomley

Aug 29, 2011

Robert Richard "Dick" Bottomley 69, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Born in Morris to the late Robert R. and Sophie (nee Stankewitz) Bottomley. Survived by his loving family; wife Sue (nee Karkhuff); children, Michele (Christopher) Van Note and Craig (Kristina) Bottomley; grandchildren Jonee, Samantha and Michaela Schultz and...

Louella M. Landon

Louella M. Landon

Aug 29, 2011

LOUELLA M. LANDON (BAUMGARTNER) Age 96, of Lockport, passed away Monday, August 29th, 2011, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. Louella is survived by her loving family, daughters, Betty (Ralph) Waldhauser of Pawnee, IL, Gayle (John) Glover of Lockport, brother, Carlton Baumgartner of Lockport, grandchildren, Mark Waldhauser of St. Charels, MO, Glenn Chirko of Tonopah, AZ, Beth...

Mr. Orville L. Ponto

Mr. Orville L. Ponto

Aug 29, 2011

Orville recently celebrated his 75th birthday, and completed his journey here on earth on August 29, 2011 surrounded by the love of his family and dear friends. He is survived by his wife Fran Ponto and 6 children. He shared 3 of those children with Marilyn Ponto who is deceased. Orville was raised in Reynolds, IN and moved to Park...

Larry J. Wilson

Larry J. Wilson

Aug 27, 2011

Larry J. Wilson 68, late of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2011 at his home. Born in Joliet to the late Howard L. and Stella (nee Stevens) Wilson. Survived by his loving wife Nancy (nee Wilder); his children, Timothy (Miriam), Aaron (Cheryl) and Shannon (Jeff) Torkelson; 5 grandchildren. Larry was retired from U.S. Postal Service, where he was...

Lorraine B. Sendra

Lorraine B. Sendra

Aug 24, 2011

Lorraine B. Sendra (nee Bosiacki) Age 87, of Mokena formerly of Garfield Ridge. Passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2011. Lorraine is survived by her loving family; sons John T. Sendra Sr. and Lawrence James Sendra; siblings Virginia Holomy, Patricia McClure and Thomas A. Barnett; grandchildren Pam Gorczynski, Kristin Zavala, John T. Sendra Jr. and Michael Sendra; great grandchildren Brian, Felicia,...

William R. Ruhl

William R. Ruhl

Aug 22, 2011

William R. Ruhl Age 70, passed away Monday, August 22, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital Joliet. Beloved husband of Dorothy A. (nee Kotas); loving father of Daniel, Michael (Amanda), Kathy (Larry) LeBlanc, and Cheri (Steve) Hinger; cherished grandfather of 9; dear brother of James (Linda) Ruhl and Doris (Hugh) Doyle;. Preceded in death by his parents Clarence W. and Margaret...

Michael D. Fernandes

Michael D. Fernandes

Aug 21, 2011

Michael D. Fernandes Age 58, of Frankfort formerly of the Burbank/Bridgeview area, passed away Sunday, August 21st, 2011. He was a member of Local #710 and worked in the transportation division for Jewel Foods in Melrose Park. He is survived by his loving family, children Dawn (Jeff) Walsh and Michael Fernandes; siblings James (Lolita) and Robert (Diane) Fernandes and Linda...

Mr. Joseph T. Mccune

Mr. Joseph T. Mccune

Aug 19, 2011

Joseph T. McCune Age 83, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Louisiana, MO, living in New Lenox for over 40 years. Joseph was a Purchasing Agent for Mobil Oil. He was a WWII U.S. Navy Veteran and an avid golfer, hunter and fisherman. Survived by his loving family; wife Kathryn “Kitty” (nee...

Mr. Larry J Fernandes

Mr. Larry J Fernandes

Aug 19, 2011

Larry J. Fernandes Age 67, late of New Lenox, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. Survived by his loving family; children Rose Kallenbach, Joanne (Tony) Taylor and Linda (Brian) Thompson; brother Douglas (Diane) Fernandes; grandchildren Jillian Kallenbach, Franco and Andrew Musto and Brian and Hailey Thompson; great grandchildren Christian Brandilno and Garrison Kallenbach. He was preceded in death by his...

Richard J. "Junior" Jontes

Richard J. "Junior" Jontes

Aug 18, 2011

RICHARD “JUNIOR” J. JONTES Age 63, of Lockport, passed away Thursday, August 18th, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Donna Jontes (Hutchinson), children, Christine (Keith) Carberry, Anthony (Kim) Jontes, Deborah (Matt ) Bumber, Daniel Taylor, grandchildren, Kevin, Heather, Vincent, Devin, Cody Alexandra, great grandchildren, Charlotte and Zoey. Richard was preceded in...

Michael R. Kramer

Michael R. Kramer

Aug 14, 2011

MICHAEL R. KRAMER Age 63, of New Lenox passed away Sunday, August 14th, 2011, at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. He is survived by his loving family; significant other, Theresa Raymond, son, Sean Kramer, step children, Joe Coughlin, Tara Coughlin, Gina Coughlin, mother, Beatrice Kramer, father, William (Antoinette) Kramer, siblings, William (Linda) Kramer, Jr., James (Cathie) Kramer, Patrick Kramer, Denis...

Thomas A. Venskus

Thomas A. Venskus

Aug 14, 2011

Thomas A. Venskus Age 49, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly Sunday, August 14th, 2011. He was a Project Manager for Michuda Construction Company in Chicago. Thomas is survived by his loving family his wife Tina Venskus (nee Persson), children Chloe, Alya and Jensen Venskus and his parents Thomas Venskus and Joan DeJessa Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel...

Nellie Wallis

Nellie Wallis

Aug 11, 2011

Nellie was born on February 11, 1921 and passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2011. Nellie was a resident of Saint Charles, Illinois.

Brett Van Etten

Brett Van Etten

Aug 10, 2011

BRETT J. VAN ETTEN Age 20, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, August 10th, 2011. Brett is survived by his loving family, mother, Sue Eberhardt-Van Etten, father, Shane Van Etten, siblings, Robert Van Etten, Kathrine Van Etten, Ellen Van Etten, grandparents, John & Dorothy Eberhardt and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Brett was preceded in death by his grandparents,...

Eugene "Gene" Ryan

Eugene "Gene" Ryan

Aug 10, 2011

EUGENE “GENE” F. RYAN Age 74 of New Lenox formerly of Chicago passed away August 10, 2011. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Patricia Ryan. Loving father of Gene (Kathy) Ryan, Dennis (Kate) Ryan, Kevin (Debbie) Ryan, MaryKay (Tony) Yelnick, Tina (Tom) Leen and Patricia (Chris) Johnson. Dear brother of Ann Prunty. Wonderful grandfather of Ian, Colin, Caitin,...

Peter P. Diangi

Peter P. Diangi

Aug 9, 2011

Peter was born on February 11, 1941 and passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. Peter was a resident of Sunrise Beach, Missouri.

Eilleen Dreyer

Eilleen Dreyer

Aug 7, 2011

EILLEEN T. DREYER (O’LEARY) Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, August 7th, 2011. Eilleen was born on October 24, 1936 to the late Daniel and Catherine O’Leary. She retired from her job as a secretary from Lincoln-Way High School. Eilleen was a wonderful person who led a phenomenal life. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother grandmother...

Mrs. Joyce Ann Isbell

Mrs. Joyce Ann Isbell

Aug 7, 2011

Mrs. Isbell was born on February 4, 1949 and passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011. Mrs. Isbell was a resident of Frankfort, Illinois at the time of passing.

Daniel A. Panozzo

Daniel A. Panozzo

Aug 3, 2011

Daniel A. Panozzo Age 66, of Manteno formerly of Orland Park and Chicago passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at his home. Daniel is survived by his loving family, wife Lois Panozzo (nee Tracey); daughter Kim (Danny) Franklin; brother Ronnie Panozzo and granddaughter Karli Franklin. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Regine (nee Krawisz) Panozzo; brother...

Mrs. Gloria M. Kudlo

Mrs. Gloria M. Kudlo

Aug 3, 2011

Gloria M. Kudlo nee Michalski, nee Homa Age 84, of Tinley Park, IL., passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in Chicago Heights, IL. Beloved wife of Raymond Kudlo; loving mother of Tom (Denise) Michalski, Paul (Laura) Michalski, and Kathy Stancik; dear step-mother of Mellody (Larry) Klong, Kimberly Thomas, Kevin Kudlo, and Dawn Moore. Dear sister of Judy (Howard) Kirk; cherished...