Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

January 14, 2024

 

Kenneth W. Sloan, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.  

Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Angie Sloan; stepdaughter Jennifer Klinckman; grandchildren, Mariellis Crain, Jeremy Crain, and Henry Crain; his father James Sloan; and his brother John (Mary) Sloan; nephews Adam (Rondi) Sloan, and Nicholas (Cristina) Sloan. 

He...

January 13, 2024

Emily Stelter, 103, of Country Club Hills passed away peacefully, Jan. 13, 2024. She is survived by her children: Dorothy Stelter of Chicago Heights and William (Jana) Stelter of Lemont, Grandmother of Scott (late Barbara) Stelter of Orland Park, Todd (Betsy) Stelter of Lemont, Cindy (Mike) Colin of Glendale, CA, Curtis (Carolyn) Stelter of Lemont; great-grandchildren: Ailia, Emily, and Ivy...

January 12, 2024

 

TODD J. TSCHIGGFRIE

 

Age 44, of Park Forest, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 12th, 2024.  

                 

Todd is survived by his loving family, parents, William & Nancy Tschiggfrie (Kuhle), siblings, Michael (Deis Ray) Olson, David Tschiggfrie, Molly (Jason) Traylor, Emily (Edward) Husa, Amy (Bri) Roman, nieces and nephews, Gage Olson, Anthony Roberson, Alexis Traylor, Christopher Traylor,...

January 11, 2024

 

Charles M. Hillgoth

Age 76, of New Lenox formerly of Tinley Park, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 11, 2024.  Chuck was born in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Rita (nee Schultz) Hillgoth.  Beloved husband of 29 years of Janette (nee Barella) Hillgoth; loving father of Brandon Hillgoth, the late Joey...

January 9, 2024

 

Anthony Emil Gies, age 81, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024.

He is survived by his beloved wife Robin (nee Weybright) Gies; his children Jason (Stephanie) Gies, and Christina (Neil) Barnish; and his grandchildren, Keslyn Barnish, Nathan Barnish, and Emmarie Barnish.

Anthony is preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Lottie (nee Mierewicz) Gies.

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January 8, 2024

ROBERT K. ALLEN

Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, January 8th, 2024 at Villa Franciscan Rehabilitation Center in Joliet.                 

 

Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Patricia Allen (Burns), sons, Michael Allen and Teague Allen.

 

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth & Jean Allen (Kooyenga), and his pet dog, 

Bonzo.

 

Robert was a member of St. Peter’s Church in...

January 6, 2024

 

Adam Janas 85, of Niles was born in Poland to the late Jan and Aniela Janas and passed away January 6, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Ann Marie (nee Fijas) Janas; loving father of Barbara (Patrick) Martino; proud grandfather of Emily and Nicholas Martino; dear brother of Janina (the late Ed) Kowalczyk, and the late Jan (Krystyna) Kumorowicz;...

January 5, 2024

Robert LeRoy Fairbairn - Trig, age 89, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, January 5, 2024. 

Born September 9, 1934 in Joliet, the son of LeRoy R. and Julia R. (Pasteris) Fairbairn. 

Trig is survived by son Robert L. (Kris) Sr. and loving, devoted son Ronald L. (Tina). His grandchildren, Robert L. (Kristine)...

January 5, 2024

 

Sally L. Kutchinski 81, Resident of Shelbyville, IL was born in Chicago to the late Walter Wyma and Irene Wagner and passed away January 5, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John Kutchinski; loving mother of Brenda Payne, the late Judy Doornbos, Kathy (the late James) Posthumus, Dawn (Dan) Wheatley, and Walter (Michelle) Klein; proud grandmother of Alicia, Max,...

January 5, 2024

January 2, 2024

Jeffrey B. Price

Age 73 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Jeff was born in Chicago, IL to Shirley (nee Heward) Price and the late Keith Price. Beloved husband of Pam (nee Gephart) Price; loving father of Jason (Mandy) Price, Jennifer (Mike) Archbold, and Daniel (Nicole) Price; cherished grandfather...

January 2, 2024

Mary E. Krueger (nee Ormsby)

Age 87 of New Lenox passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Meadowbrook Manor in Naperville, IL. Mary was born in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Emmett and Helen (nee Harty) Ormsby. Loving mother of Robert (Stephanie) Krueger, Mary (Rick) Marks, Karen (Michael) Bowsher, and Patty (Mike) Potocki; cherished grandmother of John (Nina) Bowsher,...

January 1, 2024

 

Rande Louis Taylor

January 3, 1953 -January 1, 2024

Rande was a lifelong resident of New Lenox. In the summer of 1971, he met the love of his life, Emma Residori, and they married in 1976. She survives him along with his 3 adoring children, Jeffrey, Ryan (Melissa), and Lisa Taylor; his sister-in­ law Jo Ann (Neil) Stellwagen; and...

December 31, 2023

 

Maria (Mary) Mercedes Pagán, age 78, passed away peacefully at her home in New Lenox, Illinois on December 31, 2023, at 2:20 p.m.

Mary is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, John Pagán, and her beloved daughters; Maria Elena (Nick) Goutos, Patricia Pagán, and Veronica Pagán, and her adored grandchildren; Isabella Valentina Pagán, Ryan Joseph...

December 30, 2023

Rita E. Cecich (nee Canavan)

Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away at home on Saturday, December 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas and Madonna (nee Hills) Canavan. Beloved wife of the late Robert K. Cecich; loving mother of Diane (Dennis) Talentowski, Robert (Joan) Cecich, and Rita (Stephen) Sawyer; cherished...

December 30, 2023

BARBARA E. PELOQUIN

(PERRYMAN)

Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.

Barb is survived by her loving family, children, Christy (Greg) Mullin, Joe (Connie) Peloquin, daughter in-law, Jennifer Peloquin, grandchildren, Jacob Mullin, Lucas Mullin, Judah Mullin, Brant Peloquin, Shyy Peloquin, Chloe Peloquin, Katie Peloquin, siblings, Shirley, Larry, Patsy, Karen, Gary, numerous sister in-laws, brother...

December 29, 2023

Pamela L. Campagnolo (nee Ores)

Age 80 of New Lenox, passed away at home on Friday, December 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Pam was born in Spartanburg, SC to the late William and Josephine (nee Cauterucci) Ores. Beloved wife of Richard Campagnolo; loving mother of Ricco (Angela) Campagnolo and Nicole (James Bucci) Campagnolo; cherished grandmother of Isabella Campagnolo, Maxmillian...

December 28, 2023

Janice Gracer Brown, age 78, passed away suddenly at her home in New Lenox on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Janice is survived by her beloved children, Sarah Brown Hadjimarkos and David Brown; her son-in-law, Athan Hadjimarkos; and her grandchildren, EJ Hadjimarkos, Lana Brown, Nico Hadjimarkos, and Faye Brown.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Jean (nee Chilicki) Gracer;...

December 27, 2023

Robert Allan Wilkosz, age 78, of New Lenox, IL passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023. He was born November 4, 1945, in Cicero, IL.

Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Pamela Wilkosz (Mathieu), daughter, Jennifer (Sam) Duncan, brother, Ralph (Mary Ellen Soto) Wilkosz, grandchildren, Brandon and Meghan Duncan, as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Robert was preceded in...

December 24, 2023

Leon M. North, age 87, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Leon is survived by his beloved wife, Susan North; daughters, Kristen North, and Sheri (Donald) Testin; and his brother Russell North.

He is preceded in death by his mother Dorothy North; and his siblings, Robert North, Norman North, and Elenore O’Bara.

Leon enjoyed life...