Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Karen L. Felger

Karen L. Felger

October 13, 2011

Karen L. Felger Age 55, of Manhattan formerly of Burbank, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2011. She was a Registered Nurse at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood for 20 years and at Provena St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. She is survived by her loving family, mother Helen Wirth (nee Oravetz); siblings Dan (Patti) Felger, Sharon (Ronald) Borne, John Felger and...

Robert D. O'Connor

Robert D. O'Connor

October 11, 2011

Robert D. O'Connor 46, late of New Lenox, formerly of Oak Forest, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2011 at his home. Loving son of Bonnie (nee Fitzlaff) and the late Joseph R. O'Connor; dear brother of Kathleen Urgo, Joseph (Lynne), Michael (Chris), William (Rhonda) and the late Tommy O'Connor; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Robert...

Perry T. Willmot

Perry T. Willmot

October 8, 2011

PERRY THOMAS WILLMOT Age 60, of New Lenox, passed away Saturday, October 8th, 2011 at his home in New Lenox. Perry is survived by his loving family, wife, Angela Willmot (Reilly), children, Kelcey Willmot, Thomas Willmot, siblings, Donna (Tim) Moynihan, John (Joanie) Willmot, Debbie (Jim) Lyons, mother-in-law, Kathleen Reilly, brothers and sisters-in-law, William (Patty) Reilly, Kathy Reilly, Mary Jo (Tom)...

George E. Carlson

George E. Carlson

October 7, 2011

GEORGE E. CARLSON Age 85, of Mokena, passed away Friday, October 7th, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. George is survived by his loving family, wife, Margaret Rule-Carlson (Hughes), son, William (Celia) Rule, daughter-in-law, Tracey (Ed Lesh) Carlson-Lesh, grandchildren, Ryan (Mandy) Carlson, Matthew (Gloria) Carlson, Benjamin Carlson, Robert Brodinski, Daniel Brodinski, great grandchildren, Henry Carlson and Holden Carlson. George...

Mrs. Marilyn Ann Bukovac

Mrs. Marilyn Ann Bukovac

October 7, 2011

Marilyn Ann Bukovac nee James, age 75, of Glenwood, IL; passed away, Friday, October 07, 2011. Beloved wife of John; loving mother of Deborah (Michael) Ninkovich, and John Jr. (May); dear sister of Carol (Terry) Budds; cherished grandmother of Laura, Robert, Shannon, and Anthony; great-grandmother of Cameron, Aislynne, and Jade Ann. Fond sister in law of Anne Bukovac, Carol (Chester)...

Stanley E. "Papa" Jungles

Stanley E. "Papa" Jungles

October 6, 2011

Stanley E. "Papa" Jungles 91, late of Lockport, passed away Thursday, October 06, 2011 at his home. Born in Joliet, to the late Harlow and Gertrude (nee Bump) Jungles, and a lifelong Lockport area resident. Survived by his loving family; daughter, Donna (Jack) Ivezich; son, Don (Leanna); grandchildren, Diane (Mark) Stenson, Christine (Scott) Clavenna, Dan (Jen) Jungles and Jodi Pearson;...

Stanley J. Shimkus

Stanley J. Shimkus

October 5, 2011

Stanley J. Shimkus Age 77, of Crown Point Indiana formerly of Chicago, passed away October 5, 2011. A Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp serving in the Korean Conflict and a supervisor at Kraft Foods in Chicago; loving father of Steven CFD, and Heather Shimkus, beloved grandfather of Luke and Jeremiah Dempsey, dear cousin of Aldona Cernicka and fond uncle...

Daniel V. Vietoris

Daniel V. Vietoris

October 4, 2011

Daniel V. Vietoris 59, late of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 4, 2011, at Morris Hospital. Dan is survived by his loving family; wife, Bonnie K. (nee Maish); daughters, Emily, Tracy (Chris) Mack, Stacy (Tim) Horsley and Marcy (Jim) Sonquist; grandchildren, Jessica, David, Jordan, Austin, Blake, Elizabeth and Giovanni; sister, Laura (Mike) Carmody; brother, Jim (JoAnn); several nieces...

Laverne Wiedeman

Laverne Wiedeman

October 1, 2011

Laverne Wiedeman nee Beck Age 84, resident of Thornton, IL., previously of Chicago, Dolton, and South Holland, passed away October 1, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Earnest E. Wiedeman. Loving mother of Thomas (Cyndi); cherished grandmother of Candy (John) Mallee, Lory (Bud) Stone, and Stephanie Wiedeman; dear great-grandmother of 5. Laverne was employed by Arbet Truck Lines for 25...

David J. Mccord,  Sr

David J. Mccord, Sr

October 1, 2011

DAVID J. McCORD, SR. Age 53, of Romeoville, passed away Saturday, October 1st, 2011 at Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook. David is survived by his loving family, wife, Brenda McCord (Burke), mother, Alice Scott (Fye), children, Dave (Kristi) McCord Jr., James (Telisha) McCord, Maria (Chris) Hemwall, Darren McCord, siblings, James (Julie) McCord Jr., Bruce McCord, Dorothy (Roy) Scott, 10 grandchildren and...

Maxine Riordan

Maxine Riordan

September 28, 2011

Maxine Riordan, 77, Frankfort, IL died Wednesday afternoon, September 28, 2011 surrounded by her family. The former Maxine Pennington was born on August 13, 1934 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of the late Dora and Elmer Pennington. On June 25, 1983 she was united in marriage to her best friend Thomas Riordan. She enjoyed bowling, sewing, reading and spending time...

Mrs. Mary A. Hellmann

Mrs. Mary A. Hellmann

September 27, 2011

Mary A. Hellmann nee Fimek Age 86, of Orland Park, IL., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011. Beloved wife of George; loving mother of Lynn Flynn, Kathy (Jeffery) Schwartz, and Beverly Conterio; dear sister of Terry (Paul) Feranec; cherished grandmother of Kristin, Becky, Julie, Joel, Katie, Mark, Timmy; and great-grandmother of Maddy. Family will receive friends Sunday, October...

Ms. Dorothy P. Baker

Ms. Dorothy P. Baker

September 27, 2011

Dorothy P. Baker nee Johnson Age 95, of Mokena, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Beloved wife of the late George F. Baker; loving mother of the late Georgene (Frank) Schwark and Janice (Robert) Gorz; dear sister of the late William and late Wallace "Doc" Johnson; cherished grandmother of Adam, Erin, Tyson, Tami, Travis,...

Martin J. "Mert" Seeley,  Jr.

Martin J. "Mert" Seeley, Jr.

September 26, 2011

Martin J. "Mert" Seeley Jr. Age 91, passed away Monday, September 26, 2011, at his home. Born in Joliet, living in New Lenox the past 57 years. "Mert" is survived by his loving family; daughters, Nancy Seeley, Sue Seeley, Mary Beth (Rick) Schoenstedt and Cathy (Daniel) Skarzynski; his grandchildren who were the light of his life, Lorien, Katie and Emily...

Marion C. Janicke

Marion C. Janicke

September 24, 2011

MARION C. JANICKE Age 102 of Joliet, formerly of the Bridgeport area, passed away Saturday, September 24th, 2011 at his home in Joliet. Marion is survived by his loving family, children, Marion J. (Doris) Janicke, Lorraine (Charles) Norgle, JoAnn Follkie, 14 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Marion was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Janicke (Navakauskis). Marion was a...

Ms. Sharon A. Howard

Ms. Sharon A. Howard

September 23, 2011

Sharon A. Howard nee Schoonveld, 60, of Braidwood, IL passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011. Beloved daughter of the late John and Blanche Schoonveld nee Everett; loving wife of the late Clyde; dear mother of: Raymond Howard, David (Doreen) Howard, Sherri (Willie) Butler, Richard Mayotte Jr., Wayne (Amy) Howard; cherished grandmother of: Amanda, Steven, Stephanie, Logan, and grandchild on...

Linnea M. Cooper

Linnea M. Cooper

September 22, 2011

LINNEA M. COOPER (HEWITT) Age 69, passed away Thursday, September 22nd, 2011in Mississippi. Linnea is survived by her loving family, Susan (Cecil Moore) Cooper, Kaela and Kacie Moore, Jay (Tina) Cooper, Jay Cooper, Jr., John Leo Cooper, Clark Cooper, Christine Dixon, Jennifer Dixon, Anthony Alvarez and Gina Alvarez Family will receive friends at Goodale Memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton Street,,...

Hazel V. Stone

Hazel V. Stone

September 19, 2011

HAZEL V. STONE (EDWARDS) Age 88, of Joliet, formerly of Minocqua, WI passed away Monday, September 19th, 2011 at her home in Joliet. Hazel is survived by her loving family, children, Ruth (Harry) Casagrande, Nancy (Tim) Jarosik, Teddy (Vicki) Stone, brother, Roy (Vivian) Boostrom, nine grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. Hazel was preceded in death by...

Richard H. "Dick" Erickson

Richard H. "Dick" Erickson

September 19, 2011

Erickson, Richard H. "Dick" 88, late of New Lenox, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011 at Salem Village, Joliet. Survived by several nieces and nephews and his dear friends David and Joyce Davis and family. Preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Balbinot); a step-son Paul Gustafson; parents, Oscar and Carolina (nee Ronning); brothers, Oscar and Elmer; sisters,...

Evelyn Joan Merwin (Nee Obarski)

Evelyn Joan Merwin (Nee Obarski)

September 19, 2011

Merwin, Evelyn Joan (nee Obarski) 78, of Mokena IL, passed away Monday, September 19, 2011, at home following a courageous battle with breast cancer that took her body but not her spirit. She passed away peacefully, with her husband of 58 years by her side. Many friends and relatives had the opportunity during Evelyn's last days to spend quality time...