Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

October 2, 2024

Gail Anne Hayes (nee Giudice), age 72, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2024, at home in Frankfort, Illinois surrounded by family and loved ones after a long and courageous battle with cancer. 

Gail is survived by her husband, Louis Sr., her children Louis Jr. (Jacqueline), Christopher (Kendall), Paul, grandchildren Louis III, Olivia, Jakob, Emily, Parker, Brooke, siblings Diane (Ken) Thompson,...

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

Donald Donegan, 85, of Lockport, Illinois a veteran of the Army, passed away peacefully in hospice care on September 30, 2024. Born on September 23, 1939, Don was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Donegan and Mae (née Maunsell), both proud natives of County Kerry, Ireland, as well as his beloved sisters, Peggy Lowery and Mary Rita Flanagan. He...

September 30, 2024

Arland E. “Ed” Pearcy

Age 87 of Diamond, IL and formerly of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 30, 2024, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Ed was born in Cumberland County, IL and later moved to Charleston, IL. Son of the late Edith (nee Groves) Keigly and Logan (Grace “Granny”) Pearcy; beloved husband of the late Linda (nee Paden)...

September 28, 2024

Michelle Marie Ruiz (nee LeGrett)

August 11, 1961 - September 28, 2024

Ruiz, Michelle age 63, of New Lenox, IL, formerly of Canandaigua, NY, passed away peacefully with her children by her side at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL on Saturday, September 28, 2024.

Beloved wife to the late Ralph Ruiz; cherished daughter to the late Frank and Helen LeGrett; loving mother...

September 28, 2024

September 28, 2024

GORDON L. MITCHELL

Age 94, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. b 

Gordon is survived by his loving family, children, Mark (Mindy) Mitchell, Patti (Tom Cannell) Mitchell, Paul (Elizabeth Duberman) Mitchell, Laura (Timothy) Meagher, Nicole (Brian) Noonan, daughter in-law, Peggy Mitchell, grandchildren, Nigel Mitchell, Matthew Vardy, Nicholas Vardy, Aaron Mitchell, Kelly Gazdowicz,...

September 28, 2024

DOROTHY M. POWER (COMPTON)

Age 91, resident of Cedarhurst of Frankfort, former resident of Clarendale of Mokena, passed away on Saturday, September 28th, 2024 at Cedarhurst of Frankfort. 

Dorothy is survived by her loving family, children, Nanci (Paul) Artwohl, Kate Power, Dotti (Don) Hurrle, Diane Reynolds, Patrick (Nancy) Power Jr, daughter in-law, Vasso Power, 11 siblings, 13 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. 

Dorothy...

September 27, 2024

Dolores Benitez Villa, a longtime resident of Park Forest, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, September 27, 2024. 

Dolores (Chachita) was born in the Canary Islands on January 26, 1934. She was the daughter of Manuel Sanchez Benitez and Maria Alfonzo Benitez. When she was 10 months old, her family moved to Cuba, which was her homeland throughout her childhood...

September 27, 2024

James William Mabe, (80), of Mokena, IL, a devoted husband and father and life-long Cubs fan went home to be with the Lord on the early morning of September 27th, 2024, surrounded at home by his family.

Jim was born on October 24, 1943, to James and Margaret Mabe in Bluefield, WV. He was married to the love of his life...

September 26, 2024

BRIAN J. PAVNICA 

Age 40, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, September 26th, 2024 Loyola Medical Center in Maywood. 

Brian is survived by his loving family, daughters, Cali Pavnica, Marlee Pavnica, parents, Anthony “Tony” & Linda Pavnica (McCord), siblings, Heather (Ed) Goewey, Anthony (Miranda) Pavnica, nieces and nephews, Mia Goewey, Noah Goewey, Emma Goewey, Hannah Pavnica and Jake Pavnica. 

Brian was a...

September 25, 2024

Ross Richard Norstrom, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2024. He was the best husband and partner to Jacqui (Montoya) Norstrom and a great dad to Kyle Xavier Norstrom. Ross is survived by his mother, Dorothy (late Gail) Norstrom; his brother Gail (Connie) Norstrom; his late brother Rich (Michelle) Norstrom; and his sister Janice (late...

September 25, 2024

JOHN A. TRUESDALE

Age 68, of Mokena, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 25th, 2024 at his home. 

John is survived by his loving family, wife of 38 years, Vincee Truesdale (Neri), mother, Roberta Truesdale (Schuler), children, Jeff Truesdale, Tim Truesdale, siblings, Jeannie Folk, Mike (Laura) Truesdale, Richard (Connie) Truesdale, Ed (Sandy) Truesdale, Alice (Jerry) Bohne, Ann (Tim) Nash, father & mother...

September 24, 2024

ALAN P. LEONARD

Age 84, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, September 24th, 2024 at his home. 

Alan is survived by his loving family, children, David (Mary) Leonard, Michael (Cindy) Leonard, Jennifer McLain, step-children, Melissa (Brian Mysker) Kelso, Mark Kelso, sibling, David (Laurie) Leonard, grandchildren, Michael Leonard, Ryan Leonard, Samantha (Brad) Jensen, Courtney (Jarrett) Stickle, Grant (Allison) Leonard, Jake Leonard, Caden Leonard, Kelley...

September 24, 2024

Earl F. Scanlan, aged 92, passed away peacefully in his home on September 24, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Earl was a retired Operating Engineer and a proud member of Local 150. He was also a long-term member of Crete United Methodist Church. After retiring, Earl pursued his interests in woodworking, drawing, and trains. He will always be remembered...

September 21, 2024

RICHARD E. ZAREMBA

Age 95, of Olympia Fields, passed away Saturday, September 21st, 2024 at Elevate Care in Country Club Hills. 

Richard is survived by his loving family, wife, Lucy Zaremba (Hankosky), daughter, Linda (Jeff) Gunderson, son in-law, Gary Mede, grandchildren, Eric (Victoria) Gunderson, Kevin (fiancée Arzu Patel) Gunderson, Michelle Mede, nephew, Robert (Kelly) Swiderski, niece, Laura Swiderski, sister in-laws, Josephine Hankosky...

September 18, 2024

Elnita “Boots” Victoria Siekman, 78, of Homer Glen, passed away Sept. 18, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Randall “Randy” Siekman. Daughters: Christine (John) Ghilardi of Tinley Park, Lisa Captain of Homer Glen, Melissa (Thomas Bennett) Bennett of Joliet and Debra Lynn (Michael) Martinka. Grandchildren: Ryan (Lauren) Cunningham, Allison (Brian) Chrzanowski, Jessica (Doug) Will, Nicholas (Nicole)...

September 18, 2024

HELEN T. CETWINSKI (SYPUDT)

Age 87, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, September 18th, 2024 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. 

Helen is survived by her loving family, husband, Joe Cetwinski, sons, Ed (Michele Stultz) Cetwinski, Joseph (Rhonda) Cetwinski, sister, Kathleen “Kitty” Mendoza, grandchildren, Eddie (Rachel) Cetwinski Jr., Nicole (Stephen Mackin) Cetwinski, Austin Cetwinski, Hailey Cetwinski, Jacob Knox, Jackie Knox, Joshua Knox...

September 18, 2024

Patricia E. Hubbs-Brezovec (nee Cante)

Age 66 of Channahon, IL passed away at home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Chicago, IL to the late Baltazar and Teresa (nee Iriarte) Cante. Beloved wife of Fred Brezovec and the late Timothy Hubbs; loving mother of Kevin (Jill) Hubbs and Kristopher (Mandy) Hubbs; cherished grandmother of Tyler, Dylan, Gabby, Riley,...

September 17, 2024

Dennis D. Gamache, loving husband of Claudia Gamache, age 77, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. 

He is survived by his wife, Claudia Gamache; sisters, Kathleen Tomlinson (Gamache) and Elizabeth Benoit (Gamache); and many nieces and nephews. 

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents Edith and Wilfred Gamache. 

He will be remembered for his tremendous...