Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Mr. Anton Kalina

Mr. Anton Kalina

November 21, 2011

Anton Kalina 90 late of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago. Passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 at his home. Survived by his loving family; children, Antoinette M. Kalina, Joe (Holly) Kalina, James Kalina and Janet (Doug) Kirk; seven grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Anna Martha (nee Degutis) a brother Joseph Kalina; sisters Bessie Vainer, Louise...

Burns Bradford Wyllie

Burns Bradford Wyllie

November 20, 2011

Burns Bradford Wyllie, age 97 of Mokena, Passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. He was a veteran of The Merchant Marines serving in WWII. He is survived by his loving family; sons Lawrence (Marilyn) Wyllie and Terence (Ann) Wyllie; grandsons Patrick, Logan, Timothy, Michael, Scott, Thomas and Christopher; great grandchildren Ryan, Lauren, Kaitlyn, Hunter, Elle, Nathan, Paige, Benjamin and Sydney....

Mrs. April E. Carson

Mrs. April E. Carson

November 18, 2011

April E. Carson nee Witzl Age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2011 at her home in New Lenox. Beloved wife of Robert L.; loving mother of: Janice (Matt) Sowske, and Joyce (Jim) Spalla; cherished grandmother of: Eric, Amanda, and Abby Sowske, and Christian, Ethan, and Austin Spalla; dear sister of Aron (Jeanette) Witzl. She was preceded in...

Cecelia L. Hiller

Cecelia L. Hiller

November 17, 2011

CECELIA L. HILLER (WEISE) Age 81, of Florence, AL, formerly of Lockport passed away on Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at Glenwood Healthcare in Florence, AL. Cecelia is survived by her loving family, children, Betty (James) Sak, Shirley (Jerry) Schussler, Gloria Henry Nelson (Jerry), Celia (Tom) Fair, Roger Hiller, Kenneth Hiller, Beverly Norton, 20 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and sister Arlene...

Samuel R. Macon

Samuel R. Macon

November 17, 2011

SAMUEL R. MACON Age 82, of Lockport, passed away on Thursday, November 17th, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Samuel is survived by his loving family, wife, Joyce Macon (Reiter), children, Linda (Mike) Schneider, Kenneth Macon, grandchildren, Caleb Macon, Andrew Macon, Sean Macon, nephews, Mikel Macon and Gary Macon. Samuel was preceded in death by his parents, John &...

Raldo R. "Sam" Vittone

Raldo R. "Sam" Vittone

November 16, 2011

Raldo R. "Sam" Vittone 94 late of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital, Joliet. Survived by his loving family; his wife of 65 years Olga (nee Menin); children Linda (Doug) Marsh, Shirley (Joe) Pinkul, Nancy (Bill) Koch, Carol (Ken) Stephen, Brenda (Kirby) Bannerman and Frank Vittone; 14 grandchildren, a great-grandson and his sister Wilma...

Albert M. Bodane

Albert M. Bodane

November 13, 2011

Albert M. Bodane Age 88, of Frankfort, formerly of Hazel Crest and Baltimore, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011. A veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII, a longtime member of St. Joseph Parish in Homewood, Boy Scouts of America Homewood Troop 382 and St. Vincent DePaul. Beloved husband of 64 years Corinne (nee Geraghty) Bodane; loving father of:...

Emerson L. White

Emerson L. White

November 12, 2011

Emerson L. White "An angel in the book of life, Wrote down our baby's birth, And whispered as she closed the book, Too beautiful for this earth". Born November 03, 2011 and passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Children's Memorial Hospital, Chicago. Emerson is survived by her loving family; parents, Ryan and Carolyn (nee Janes); big sisters Peyton and...

Cynthia Lee Hijuelos

Cynthia Lee Hijuelos

November 11, 2011

Cynthia Lee Hijuelos (nee Fothergill) Age 63 a longtime resident of New Lenox formerly of Joliet Passed away Friday, November 11, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Cynthia was an Administrative assistant of the Fire Department of Argonne National Laboratory in Darian for over 25 years Loving mother of Noelle Hijuelos; beloved sister of Gloria (Stephen) Miller; she is...

Jane L. Stevenson

Jane L. Stevenson

November 10, 2011

Jane L. Stevenson passed away at the age of 64, beloved wife of John C. Stevenson; loving mother of Gregory A. Stevenson and Victoria L. Storako; devoted grandmother of Thomas and Casey Stevenson and Bailey and Lucas Storako. Preceded in death by two grandchildren, Sara Jane and Zachary Michael; her mother and father; two sisters and one brother. Funeral services...

Diane M. Mooney

Diane M. Mooney

November 8, 2011

DIANE M. MOONEY (WOLFE) Age 68, of Lockport, passed away on Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at her home in Lockport. Diane is survived by her loving family, stepchildren, Michelle (John) Cassin, Dale (Dorie) Mooney, sister, Marsha (James) McTee, nephews, Scott (Sherry) Kurtz, Frank (Heather) Kurtz, Ryan Kurtz, great nieces and nephews, Ellie, Olivia, Colton and Amber. Diane was preceded in...

Mr. De Wayne N. Hassberg

Mr. De Wayne N. Hassberg

November 8, 2011

De Wayne N. Hassberg Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Beloved husband of Theresa nee Pilitauskas; loving father of: Christine (Ron) Mikos, June (Eric) Cole, Edward, and Denise. Proud Papa of: Faith Marie Mikos, Matthew Mikos, Bradley Krejci, Tyler Cole, John Sander and Phillip. His grandchildren were his pride and...

Fred Louis Mooney,  Jr.

Fred Louis Mooney, Jr.

November 8, 2011

Fred Louis Mooney Jr. "Freddie" Age 59, late of New Lenox, died Tuesday, November 08, 2011 at his home. Very special son of Fred L. Sr. and Muriel E. (nee Gansert) Mooney; loving brother of David, Muriel K (Dan) Devine, Patrick and Marlene (Mark) Crone; dear uncle of Mark DeBold, Wade (Jessie) Crone, Kelly Crone USMC, Joshua Mooney, Justin (Kathy)...

Ruth L. Timms

Ruth L. Timms

November 8, 2011

RUTH L. TIMMS (PLETZ) Ruth L. Timms, age 89 of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Ruth is survived by her loving family, children, Shirley Sorenson, Robert Timms, Patricia Timms, grandchildren, Melissa Byrd, Rebekah (Joshua) Cole, great grandhchildren, Mallory Byrd and Jed Byrd. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, John &...

Augustine "Gus" J. Nilles

Augustine "Gus" J. Nilles

November 6, 2011

AUGUSTINE "GUS" J. NILLES Age 87, of Lockport, passed away on Sunday, November 6th, 2011 at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville. Augustine is survived by his loving family, children, Chuck (Sharon Sweeney) Nilles, Tim Nilles, Mary (Kevin) Nemetz, Jeanne (J. Barrett) Long, grandchildren, Patrick Nemetz, Maggie C. Long, Graham Nilles, nephew, Chuck Landon and niece Denise Mongeau. Augustine was preceded...

Charlotte M. Paddock

Charlotte M. Paddock

November 6, 2011

CHARLOTTE M. PADDOCK (RIDER) Age 74, of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, November 6th, 2011 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Charlotte is survived by her loving family, children, Cynthia (Jerry) Doty, Michael Paddock, sister, Beverly Ferguson, grandchildren, Brett Paddock, Faith Paddock, Nicole (William) Hanahan and great grandchild William Hanahan. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, R....

Charles Joseph Gura,  Jr.

Charles Joseph Gura, Jr.

November 3, 2011

Charles Joseph Gura Jr. Age 90, lifetime of the Joliet area passed away November 3, 2011. He was a baker for Rainbo Bakery in Joliet for over 40 years retiring in 1984, a member of the Bakery and Confectionery Union, an avid Duck Hunter, Bee Keeper and a member of the Moose Lodge. Charles is survived by his loving family;...

Cairl Edward Downs

Cairl Edward Downs

November 1, 2011

Cairl Edward Downs Born May 3, 1944 in Batesville, AR to the late John Edward and Mary Lou (nee Palmer) Downs. Passed into Eternal Life, November 1, 2011 at home surrounded by friends and family. Beloved husband of Sharon (nee Wilczak); loving father of David (Candace) Downs and Mary Ann (Jim) Moomchi; proud grandfather of Greg and Breanne Moomchi and...

Francis C. Bruno

Francis C. Bruno

October 31, 2011

FRANCIS C. BRUNO Age 91, of Orland Park, passed away Monday, October 31st, 2011 at Sunrise of Flossmoor in Flossmoor. Francis is survived by his loving family, children, Edward (Debra) Bruno, Robert (Mary) Bruno, Patricia (John) LaBennett, Joanne (Randy) Chuvala, siblings, Betty Evans, Delores Bruno, Danny Bruno, Albert Bruno, Mary Simmons, grandchildren, Jennifer (Craig) Bruno-Walls, Joseph (Anna) Bruno, Mike Bruno,...

Ms. Margaret Barone

Ms. Margaret Barone

October 25, 2011

Margaret Barone nee Capasso, 85, resident of Lockport, IL., passed away October 25, 2011 in Joliet, IL. Beloved wife of the late Dan Barone; loving mother of: late Donato (late Geraldine), Steven (Lisa), and Josephine Pappageorge; dear sister of: Clara Phillips and Gerald Capasso; cherished grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 12, and great-great grandmother of 2. Margaret was preceded in...