Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Ms. Petrina M. Cochran

Ms. Petrina M. Cochran

July 19, 2012

Petrina Mary Cochran nee Cannizzo Age 90, resident of Manhattan, IL; previously of Naples FL., for 29 years passed away on July 19, 2012 in Crest Hill. Beloved wife of the late Edgar T. Cochran; loving mother of Sherry (late Robert) Erickson and Thomas (Christine) Cochran; cherished grandmother of Amy Erickson, Beth Carver, and Nathan (Kari) Cochran; dearest great grandmother...

Mary C. Srebro

Mary C. Srebro

July 15, 2012

Mary C. Srebro (nee Kleber) Age 55, of Manhattan, formerly of Mokena. Passed away suddenly, Sunday, July 15, 2012 in Michigan. Born in Blue Island to the late William and Eileen (nee Lusson) Kleber. Beloved wife and sweetheart of Donald A. Srebro; Loving mother of Ian (Ashley) Tully, Brett (Andrea) Srebro, Keith (Jessica) Srebro, and Elissa (Dan) Jeslis; Loving grandmother...

Paul A. Potocki,  Sr.

Paul A. Potocki, Sr.

July 14, 2012

Paul A. "Big Wall" Potocki Sr. Age 74, late of Harvey. Passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, July 14, 2012 at Ingalls Hospital. Born in Chicago to the late Edward M. and Marie (nee Brzycki) Potocki; Loving father of Richard (Teresa), Paul Jr., Michael (Patricia), William and Jacqueline Potocki; Dear grandfather of Kristin, Richard, Carolynn, Lydia, Michael Jr., Keith Jr., Myles and...

Joseph Marquez

Joseph Marquez

July 12, 2012

JOSEPH MARQUEZ Age 82, passed away Thursday, July 12th, 2012. Joseph is survived by his loving family, children, Sharon Marquez, Carol Chinderle, Donna (Thomas) Wainscott, Sr., Lori Eib, Kimberly Pemble, Susan Broughton, beloved nephew, Leroy Marquez, siblings, Mary Rodriguez, Robert Marquez, William Marquez, 12 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his...

Cosmo A. Misischia

Cosmo A. Misischia

July 12, 2012

Cosmo A. Misischia Age 74, a current resident of Sarasota Florida, longtime of New Lenox passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; son Jason Misischia; three grandchildren Emelia, Isabelle and Martin Misischia; brother Dr. William (Mary) Misischia; Sister Sandy Johnson and his loving companion Joanne McKenney. He was preceded in death by his...

Mrs. Evelyn R. Boness

Mrs. Evelyn R. Boness

July 11, 2012

Evelyn Romayne Krohn Boness (nee Cramer) Age 96, resident of Lockport for 70 years, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Loving mother of Evelyn (Robert) Quevillon; beloved grandmother of Julie (David) Lopez, Melissa (Matt) Quevillon-Garcia, Joel (Staci) Quevillon, Lisa (Tim) Jungles, and Jill (Jeff) Gerard; cherished great-grandmother of 16; dear sister of Walter (late Mable) Cramer; fond sister-in-law of...

Joyce C. Fitt

Joyce C. Fitt

July 11, 2012

Joyce C Fitt (nee Marjanowski) Age 69, a resident of New Lenox. Entered into eternal life on Wednesday, July 11, 2012 at Rush University Medical Center. Born in Chicago to the late Sigmund and Gertrude (nee Kowalski); Beloved wife of Deacon Robert "Bob" Fitt; Loving mother of Roberta (David) McDevitt and Jackie (John) Handzik; Loving grandmother of Elizabeth Rose McDevitt,...

William "Bill" Burgy

William "Bill" Burgy

July 10, 2012

William "Bill" D. Burgy Age 22, of Orland Park passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; parents William G. and Diane (nee Whitton) Burgy; sister Dana (Casey) Knight; grandmother Joan Rogers; uncles Dan Whitton and Tracy (Ellen) Rogers and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Daniel and Gerladine Whitton...

Alex Rembis

Alex Rembis

July 9, 2012

Alex A. Rembis Age 74, of Frankfort, formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Monday, July 9, 2012. Loving husband of Suzanne (nee Rettke) Rembis; beloved father of Scott (Rhonda) Rembis, Sherri (Edward) Sidler and Michael Rembis; dear brother of Margaret (Dan) Mastantuono; proud grandfather of Devon Rembis, Alex, Elizabeth and Grace Sidler and Carlos Rembis and loving uncle to...

Steve R. Pentek

Steve R. Pentek

July 9, 2012

STEVE R. PENTEK Age 88, of Mokena, passed away Monday, July 9th, 2012 at Marley Oaks Assisted Living in Mokena. Steve is survived by his loving family, children, Steven (Pat) Pentek, Therese (Robert) Kaplan, Richard (Linda) Pentek, brother, Ernest (Anne) Pentek, grandchildren, Melissa (Brian) Resac, Michael (Sarah) Pentek, Renee (Kevin) Cohen, Tracy (Brian) Jablonski, Scott (Charissa) Kaplan, Maggie Pentek, Nicholas...

Herbert G. Crabb

Herbert G. Crabb

July 8, 2012

HERBERT GEORGE CRABB Age 91, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, July 8th, 2012 at Marley Oaks Assisted Living in Mokena. Herbert is survived by his loving family, children, Sharon (Robert) Marshall, David Crabb, Janet (Moe) Balhan, seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, six great great grandchildren and dear friend and companion Virginia Johnson. Herbert was preceded in death by his wife,...

Ms. Marilyn K. Wadsworth

Ms. Marilyn K. Wadsworth

July 7, 2012

Marilyn K. Wadsworth (Heilman) Of New Lenox passed away on July 7, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She was born August 20, 1935, daughter of the late John and Ramona Heilman of Osceola, Iowa. Proceeded in death by her loving husband, Norman W. Wadsworth, and her brother, Bert Heilman. Adored mother of Cynthia (Cliff) Lockhart) of New...

Mrs. Nellie Malizzio

Mrs. Nellie Malizzio

July 6, 2012

Nellie Malizzio nee Jaremka Age 93, of Frankfort, formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2012. Beloved wife of Nicholas; loving step-mother of Donna (Michael) Ruebensam; dear sister of Irma (Edward) Jaremka, Raymond (Marilyn) Jaremka, Helen (Joseph) Spiewak, and Laura (Donald) Luscomb. Also survived by many caring nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...

Margaret Raley

Margaret Raley

July 3, 2012

Margaret F. Raley (nee Haskins) 85, born in Pellville, KY, peacefully transitioned on 7/3/12 in Joliet, IL with her daughters by her side. Her family's matriarch, Margaret was the most beloved wife, mother, and Nana. When asked what she wanted to be remembered for, Margaret answered, "For my loyalty, and for family. My family was most important." Margaret's caring spirit...

Mrs. Joyce Ann Dirutigliano

Mrs. Joyce Ann Dirutigliano

July 1, 2012

Joyce Ann DiRutigliano nee Martin Age 80, of Frankfort passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Beloved wife of Dominic; loving mother of Terry and Paula DiRutigliano; dear sister of Corrine (Edward) Stark. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents George and Gertrude Martin. Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort IL 60423...

Lucy E. Prunty

Lucy E. Prunty

June 29, 2012

Lucy E. Prunty A beautiful life, taken too soon due to Osteosarcoma. Age 14, late of New Lenox, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012 at University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital, Chicago. Loving daughter of Kevin and Cynthia (nee Hoogland) Prunty; Dear sister of Patrick, Margaret and Grace; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive. Preceded in death by...

Robert F. Downs

Robert F. Downs

June 24, 2012

Robert F. Downs Age 69, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago and Oak Lawn, passed away on Sunday, June 24, 2012. He is survived by his loving family; wife Moira (nee McGuire) Downs; daughters Michaela "Shelly"(Larry Hadley) Brown and Wendy (Jim) Narel; siblings Patricia Krejca, Jack (Diane) and Dennis (Kathy) Downs; grandchildren Darnell Hadley, Dylan, Steven, Ashley and Christopher Narel; great...

Mr. Robert J Perez

Mr. Robert J Perez

June 23, 2012

Robert J. Perez Age 89, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2012. Beloved husband of Margaret nee Butler; loving father of Paul Perez; and dear brother of Dolores (William) Marquez. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, god-children, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: John and Soledad Perez and sister: Josephine Rodriquez. Robert...

Kaitlyn Nicole Moak

Kaitlyn Nicole Moak

June 22, 2012

Kaitlyn Nicole Moak Age 18, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago, passed away June 22nd, 2012. Kaitlyn is survived by her loving family, mother Jacqueline Olson-Montes, step father Raymond Montes, siblings Luke and Avery Montes, grandparents Audrey and Wayne Moak, Mary McCarthy and Richard Olson, great grandmother Lillian Semeniuk, uncles Rick (Arien) Olson, Carl (Tracy) Moak, aunts Collene (Salvador) Mendoza...

Ronald W. Hoschutz,  Sr.

Ronald W. Hoschutz, Sr.

June 21, 2012

RONALD W. HOSCHUTZ, SR. Age 62, of Romeoville, passed away on Thursday, June 21st, 2012 at Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook. Ronald is survived by his loving family, children, Ron (Melissa) Hoschutz Jr., Tracie Hoschutz, siblings, Tim Hoschutz, Corrine (Herbie) Gonzalez, Jackie Peters, grandchildren, Ronald III, Haley, Logan, Walker, Chance and Kade. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Robert...