Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Jack B. Williams

Jack B. Williams

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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.,...

Mr. Donald J. Snyder

Mr. Donald J. Snyder

December 5, 2011

Donald J. Snyder Age 71, of Worth, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011 in Joliet. Beloved husband of the late Sigrid nee Ayers; dear son of the late Joseph C. and Josephine Snyder; loving father of Joseph (Jana) Snyder; cherished grandfather of Logan and Ryan Snyder; and fond brother of Carole Maday. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial...

Lucus W. Frederiksen Monyko

Lucus W. Frederiksen Monyko

December 4, 2011

Lucus W. Frederiksen Monyko Age 1 of New Lenox passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Hope Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn. Born, May 9, 2010 to William J. Frederiksen and Tina M. Monyko. Survived by his loving family; his parents; sisters, Amanda Marie and Amber Ann Frederiksen; brothers, Gage James, Justin Thomas, and Austin Klaas Frederiksen; maternal grandparents, Ina and...

Gertrude M. Hanka

Gertrude M. Hanka

December 3, 2011

Gertrude M. Hanka 86, passed away Saturday December 3, 2011 at Franciscan Village, Lemont. Born in Chicago, to the late Emil and Frances (nee Kubitza) Hanka. Survived by her loving family; nieces, Judy (Alan) Malinowski, Susan (Joseph) Niosi, Cheryl (Greg) Darsow; nephews Bill Hanka and Ken Hanka; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers William (Honey)...

Robert Dabrowski

Robert Dabrowski

December 3, 2011

Robert Dabrowski 75, late of Joliet, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Born in Chicago to the late Dennis and Clara (nee Biedakiewicz) Dabrowski. Survived by his loving family; his former wife Nancy; children, Tony, Judy Oaks, Jim (Dena), Mike (Alison) and Tom (Sophie): grandchildren, Dennis, Anna and Emmalie Dabrowski, Libby and Zach...

Paul Allan Wirth

Paul Allan Wirth

December 3, 2011

Paul Allan Wirth, age 70 of Manhattan formerly of Frankfort passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2011. He is survived by his loving family; his wife Iulila Wirth (nee Kuchanska); children Vicki (Ed) Burns, Tammy Fuerst, Paul (Liz) Wirth and Mark (Nancy) Wirth; siblings Carol (Roy) Friske, Barbara (Bob) Parr, Ronnie Wirth and Dennis (Lavonne) Wirth; grandchildren Eddie and James...

Thomas J. Irwin

Thomas J. Irwin

December 2, 2011

Thomas J. Irwin 63, late of Plainfield, passed away Friday, December 2, 2011 at Rush-Copley Medical Center, Aurora. He was born October 17, 1948 in Johnstown, PA. He is survived by his loving mother Helen V. (nee Pfeffer), of Johnstown, PA., and many, many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his father Harry E. Irwin (March 26, 2011)....

Dayle A. Nelson

Dayle A. Nelson

November 28, 2011

Dayle A. Nelson (nee Sly) 71, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. Survived by her loving family; her husband Jon; a son Donald (Amy) Ciesielski; a sister, Georgia (Leonard) Schmitt; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Elwin and Loretta (nee Held) Sly and...

Linda A. Mager

Linda A. Mager

November 27, 2011

Linda A. Mager 53, late of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2011 at University of Chicago Hospital. Born in Joliet, to the late Joseph and Ann (nee Preboy) Chopp. Survived by her loving family; her husband Robert; children, Matthew, Roberta and Samantha; a brother Joseph (Tami) Chopp; sisters, JoAnn (Mark) Libersher, Patricia (Robert) Reigh, Barbara (Charles) Wanner and...