Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Esha G Przybyla

Esha G Przybyla

Jun 8, 2023

Jigeesha G. Przybyla “Esha” 44 of Manhattan, IL was born in Mumbai India to Girish and Bharti Patel and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 8, 2023. Loving wife of James Przybyla; dear sister of Prithul (Barbara) Patel, fond aunt of Mia Patel; daughter in law to Kathy (late Lenny) Przybyla, sister in law to Jennifer (late...

Christopher M. Andrews

Christopher M. Andrews

Jun 8, 2023

Christopher M. Andrews, age 30, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Christopher is survived by mother Nancy (nee Leato) Andrews; siblings, Bruno (Jacquelyn) Andrews, Erik (Marissa) Andrews, Nicholas Andrews, and Aja Andrews; Cousins, Joseph (Olga) Antonaglia, and Alexis (James Weltmeyer) Andrews; his aunts Tammy (Bob) Carli, and Gina Crose; his uncle Bob (Lynn) Antonaglia; and numerous cousins, extended family,...

Anthony L Alderson

Anthony L Alderson

Jun 7, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Alderson 52, of Mokena IL was born in Cedar Falls, IA to the late William and Susie Alderson and passed away peacefully with his best friend and long time companion Jim Wisnasky by his side. Beloved friend of 30 years Dorothy Riola was also at his side.

He's survived by his two sons Mickey and Teddy Riola and grandchildren...

Dawn Marie Dudek

Dawn Marie Dudek

Jun 4, 2023

Dawn Marie Dudek nee Petrak, 51, of Midlothian passed away suddenly on June, 4, 2023. She is survived by her son, Alex Dudek of Joliet; sister, Annamarie Ragan of Tinley Park, former husband, James Dudek and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Charles and Carol Petrak, Sr, sister Charlynn Wilson and her brother,...

Frank W. Sneed

Frank W. Sneed

Jun 4, 2023

Frank W. Sneed

Age 73 of Mokena, IL, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Frank was born in Chicago to the late Allen H. and Mary E. (nee Shepard) Sneed. Beloved husband of 44 years of Mary (nee McKee) Sneed; loving father of Jessica Sneed, Adam (Adrienne Petravich) Sneed, the late...

Rolando R. Baguisa

Rolando R. Baguisa

Jun 3, 2023

ROLANDO R. BAGUISA

Age 79 of Matteson, passed away on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023 at his home in Matteson.

Rolando is survived by his loving family, children, Ronald Baguisa, Arlene (Noe) Santiago, siblings, Erlinda Siwa, Nelia Ferrer, Reynaldo Baguisa, Maria Concepcion Estrella, Maria Louisa Evangelista, Danilo Baguisa, grandchildren, Rolando Baguisa, Ronald Jared Baguisa, Noah Santiago, Amelia Santiago and Adeline Santiago.

Rolando was preceded...

Virginia Mercedes Munoz

Virginia Mercedes Munoz

Jun 1, 2023

Virginia M. Munoz (nee Abreu), “Nina”, age 92, passed away June 1, 2023. Devout catholic and proud American citizen. Born on “Finca Galindo”, her family sugarcane farm located in the Cienfuegos Province of Cuba on May 20, 1931. Beautiful daughter of the late Secundino V. and the late Mercedes Abreu. Adored sister of the late Wilfredo, the late Mario, the...

Ruth E. King

Ruth E. King

Jun 1, 2023

RUTH E. KING

(HUBER)

Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at Cedarhurst of Frankfort.

Ruth is survived by her loving family, children, Ric (Maureen) King, Lori (Kent) Bader, grandchildren, Lauren (Jake) Widlowski, Juliana King, Heather (Mike) Jones, Brett King, great grandchildren, Annie Widlowski, Freddy Widlowski, Grace Jones, Benji King, Jack Jones and Robby Widlowski.

Ruth was preceded in death...

William B.  Hank

William B. Hank

May 31, 2023

William B. Hank, 98 years young was born in Chicago Heights, IL to the late William and Margaret Hank and passed away May 31, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Pettigrew) Hank; loving father of Wayne Hank, Linda (the late Larry) Larrance, Barbara (the late Dan) Filibeck, Diane (Rick) Bishop, and Jayne (Ken) Murdoch; proud grandfather of Angela...

Mary Jane Erickson

Mary Jane Erickson

May 31, 2023

MARY JANE ERICKSON

(HOSHAW)

Mary Jane Erickson, loving mother of four and a longtime resident of Frankfort died May 31st, 2023.

Mary was born in Chicago December 27, 1938. She attended Fenger High School class of 1957. She was a flight attendant at Capital Airlines early in her career, and then dedicated her time to raising her children and serving the community. She...

Jerrald Duane Bucksath

Jerrald Duane Bucksath

May 31, 2023

Jerrald Duane Bucksath

July 27, 1937-May 31, 2023

Age 85, of Lemont, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL.

Duane is survived by his loving family, children, Mark (Maureen) Bucksath, Lisa (John) Eckenstein, grandchildren, John Eckenstein and Emma Eckenstein, and sister-in-law, Melinda Eubanks.

Duane was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Bucksath (McInturff), and his parents,...

Anita Daniels

Anita Daniels

May 30, 2023

Anita Daniels, age 64, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Anita is survived by her mother Viola Benaitis; husband Robert Daniels; children, Robert (Randi) Daniels, James (Lindsey) Daniels, and Laura Daniels; grandchildren, Jaden, Tanner, Knox, Emelia, Camryn; brother, David Gall; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is preceded in death by father Kenneth Absher, and her second...

Ruth C. Hanna

Ruth C. Hanna

May 29, 2023

Ruth C. Hanna, a beloved grandmother and successful business leader in her community, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the age of 97 at Story Point Romeoville. Her departure has left an immense void in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Ruth's warm presence and unwavering dedication to her...

Jose Eduardo Alvarez

Jose Eduardo Alvarez

May 29, 2023

Jose Eduardo Alvarez, 19, of Bellwood, died suddenly on May 29, 2023. Jose is survived by his loving family: mother, Mireida Alvarez, father: Eduardo (Luz Maria Rodriguez) Alvarez, sisters: Andrea Arellano, Marisol (David Salgado) Arellano, Karina Alvarez; Nieces and nephew: Naomi Torres, Andres Torres and Maribelle Arellano; Grandparents: Tiodola Arellano, Esperanza Guillen and the late Jose Alvarez. A senior at...

Richard J. Diquigiovanni

Richard J. Diquigiovanni

May 28, 2023

RICHARD J. DiQUIGIOVANNI

Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 at his home in Frankfort.

Richard is survived by his loving family, sister, Karen L. (William) Senovitz, niece, nephews, Nancy (Andrew) Schmitz, William T. Senovitz, Timothy (Tracy) Senovitz, great nephews, Daniel (Anne Marie) McDonald, Alexander Senovitz, Scott Senovitz, great great nephews, Jett Senovitz and Jacob McDonald.

Richard was preceded...

Pheba Katherine "Kay" Wessel

Pheba Katherine "Kay" Wessel

May 26, 2023

PHEBA KATHERINE “KAY” WESSEL

(FLOYD)

Age 92, of St. Clair MI, formerly of Frankfort IL, passed away on Friday, May 26th, 2023 at A&J Visions in St. Clair, MI.

Kay was born September 12, 1930 to Mr. William Riley Floyd and Mrs. Florence Tavey (Hawkins) Floyd in Marlborough Missouri (Jackson County). Kay’s brother Richard Phillip Floyd passed away in 2004.

Kay grew up...

Eva Lola Hazelwood

Eva Lola Hazelwood

May 25, 2023

Eva Lola Aaron Hazelwood, 91, formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away on May 25, 2023 at her daughter’s home in Mokena, Illinois where she reigned for over ten years as laundry boss, master sous chef, and domino queen. Eva Lola was born October 14, 1931 in Aaron, Kentucky, the daughter of James A. and Alma Conner Aaron. She received her...

Barbara J Bergthold

Barbara J Bergthold

May 24, 2023

Barbara J Bergthold (nee Bright) 70, longtime resident of Frankfort was born in Moline, IL to the late Robert and the late Katherine Bright and passed away May 24, 2023. Beloved wife of Joseph Bergthold Sr.; loving mother of Joseph (Dana) Bergthold Jr, Brian (Jeanine) Bergthold, Kristen (Matt Wisch) Bergthold, Brandon Bergthold, Deanne (Gene) Morrell, Kerry (Jesse) Gonzalez; proud grandmother...

Judith M. Mikulis

Judith M. Mikulis

May 24, 2023

JUDITH M. MIKULIS

Age 81, of Tinley Park, passed away on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at her home at Hanover Place in Tinley Park.

Judith is survived by her loving family, sister, Carol (Stanley) Norbut, niece, Jodi (Jason) Haefner, nephew, Jacob (Ashley) Norbut, great nieces, Madison Haefner and Emersen Haefner.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Charles & Carmella Mikulis (Bonaparte).

Judith...