Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Marilyn A. "Lynn" Echlin

Marilyn A. "Lynn" Echlin

June 19, 2023

Marilyn Ann “Lynn” Echlin (nee Laska)

Age 81, a resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 19, 2023. Lynn was born in Chicago to the late Maryan “Mike” and Josephine (nee Gruca) Laska. Beloved wife of 58 years of the late Thomas R. Echlin; loving mother of Michael (Dianne) Echlin and Kathy (Eric) Peterson; cherished grandmother of...

Robert Edward Winter Sr.

Robert Edward Winter Sr.

June 19, 2023

Robert E. Winter Sr.

Age 75 of New Lenox, formerly of Frankfort, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 19, 2023. Bob was born in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Marie (nee Iverson) Winter. Beloved husband of Norma Jane (nee Welborn) Winter; loving father of Robert E. Winter Jr, Constance (Randy) Schram, and Dawn...

Robert A. Davidson

Robert A. Davidson

June 17, 2023

Robert A. Davidson

Age 54 of New Lenox passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet IL. Robert was born in Joliet to the late Janet L. (nee Bormet) and the late James F. Davidson. Loving husband of Cathleen (nee Brownell) Davidson; dear brother of Amy (Steven) Maslan and William (Melissa) Davidson; loved uncle of four nieces and two...

David J. Thompson Jr.

David J. Thompson Jr.

June 17, 2023

David James Thompson, Jr., 89, of Frankfort, formerly of Dolton, passed away June 17, 2023, after a long illness. Dave was born in Chicago to the late David J. and Lunetta C. Thompson, Sr. Beloved husband of Pat (Rummel) Thompson, for 65 years. Loving father of Linda Fitzpatrick-Russell, Theresa Iacovella, David James Thompson, III, Mary Ellen Organ, and Laura Thompson....

Anthony "Tony" C. Bakutis

Anthony "Tony" C. Bakutis

June 15, 2023

Anthony “Tony” C. Bakutis, 62, of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on June 15, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Lori Bakutis nee Mansell; daughters: Isabelle Bakutis, Gabrielle (Michael) Wallace, Brittany (Eric Krzeczowski) Bakutis, Nicole (Joshua) Pinski, grandchildren: Christopher, Olivia, Noah and Daniel “Choo Choo”; brothers: Walter (Evon) Weyer, Kenneth (Sandy) Weyer, David Weyer; sisters: Cindy...

Denise M. Mcbrady

Denise M. Mcbrady

June 15, 2023

DENISE M. McBRADY

(MARSHALL)

Age 57, of Frankfort, passed away on Thursday, June 15th, 2023 at her home in Frankfort.

Denise is survived by her loving family, children, Katelyn (fiancée Ryan Walker) McBrady, Colleen (Aaron) Redweik, Kyle (Meghan Morrissette) McBrady, parents, Butch & Karen Diewald (Masnowski), soon to be granddaughter, Eleanor Denise Walker, siblings, John (Mischel) Marshall and Greg (Amanda) Marshall.

Denise was preceded...

Evelyn Helen Donohue

Evelyn Helen Donohue

June 13, 2023

EVELYN HELEN DONOHUE

(BLUMENTHAL)

Age 93, of Sterling VA, formerly of Orland Park IL, passed away on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023 at her home in Sterling VA.

Evelyn is survived by her loving family, children, Timothy (Rose) Donohue, Michael Donohue, Thomas (Lisa) Donohue, Carolyn (Sam) Dalton, Nancy (Bob) Schuma, siblings, Bruce (Nancie) Blumenthal, Linda Ballesteros, 12 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews,...

Marilynn Mossell

Marilynn Mossell

June 13, 2023

Marilynn Mossell (née Williams) 98 of Frankfort was born on October 26, 1924 in Chicago to the late Fred and Esther Williams. She passed away peacefully on June 13, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County with her family by her side. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband Henry and her sons Hunt and Hugh....

Marian I. Woods

Marian I. Woods

June 12, 2023

Marian I. Woods (nee Skinkus)

Age 77 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. Marian was born in Chicago, IL to the late Joseph and Isabel (nee Yurgitus) Skinkus. Beloved wife of the late Dale R. Woods; loving mother of Laura Woods and Michelle Woods; loved aunt, cousin, and...

Paul Joseph Kluzek

Paul Joseph Kluzek

June 12, 2023

Paul J. Kluzek, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy (nee) Graham; children, Kelly Kluzek, Kerry Williams, and Paul (Jamie) Kluzek; grand-children, Brandon, Abi, Gavin, and Fischer Williams; sibling, James (Sue) Kluzek; as well as countless others who loved him.

He is preceded in death by his parents Paul and Angelina (nee...

Donald C. Skafgaard Ii

Donald C. Skafgaard Ii

June 11, 2023

Donald C. Skafgaard II, age 67, died on June 11, 2023 from a yearlong battle with cancer. His family surrounded him with love in his last days. He is survived by his wife Annette Skafgaard, daughter Stephanie Skafgaard, mother Helen Skafgaard, sister Donna Galvan (Andy), brother Jerry Skafgaard, sister-in-laws Janice Fryklund (Greg) and Nancy Winder, brother-in-laws Michael Delnegro (Joanne), Jimmy...

Edward W. Kosteck Jr.

Edward W. Kosteck Jr.

June 11, 2023

Edward William Kosteck Jr.

Age 33 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 11, 2023. Eddie was born in Palos Heights, IL to Edward W. Sr. and Catherine J. (nee Pease) Kosteck. Preceded in death by his brother Kevin (2020), maternal grandparents Frank and Florence Pease, and paternal grandmother Kathleen Kosteck. Survived by his loving family; parents Edward Sr....

Jacqueline Rose Mackin

Jacqueline Rose Mackin

June 10, 2023

With great sadness we announce the passing of Jacqueline Rose Mackin (nee Walsh) of Monee, Illinois. She died at the age of 81 on June 10, 2023. Jacqueline passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with cancer. The youngest of five children, Jacqueline was born June 25, 1941, to parents Lottie and William Walsh in Chicago,...

Patricia  A. Pagoria

Patricia A. Pagoria

June 9, 2023

Patricia (Pat) A. Pagoria (nee Soboleski), age 81, of Mokena, IL died peacefully at home on June 9th, 2023 after a long battle with dementia. Pat is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Nick; daughter Nicole Yaniz (Tony) and grandchildren Analia and Tony. Dear daughter of the late Julius and Anna (nee Kotowski) Soboleski, sister of the late...

Raymond Gordon Webster

Raymond Gordon Webster

June 9, 2023

Raymond Gordon Webster was born on October 15th, 1929. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and loved ones on June 9th, 2023. He was preceded in death by his bride of 70 years, Norma Jean (Ward) Webster.

Survived by his five children, Dave (Betty) Webster, Diane (Randy) Link, Mary Mistro, Paul (Lisa) Webster, and Janet (Carl) Minuth.

Blessed with ten wonderful...

George Walter Brenski

George Walter Brenski

June 9, 2023

George Brenski 80, of Homer Glen, IL was born June 6, 1943 in Germany and passed away June 9, 2023. Beloved husband of his bride Bonnie (Kolodziej) Brenski; loving father of Erik Brenski, and the late Jason Brenski, and his third son Doug (Ann) Shippy and their children Molly and Jason who lovingly called him grandpa; fond uncle of Kelsey...

Nissa L. Redman

Nissa L. Redman

June 8, 2023

NISSA L. REDMAN

(CARVER)

Age 52, of New Lenox passed away on Thursday, June 8th, 2023 at her home in New Lenox.

Nissa is survived by her loving family, life partner, Chris Camp, children, Lisa (Chris) Bentkowski, Jessica Shaffer, Robert Redman, siblings, Randy Carver, Chuck Preece, grandchildren, Janessa Carver, Ethan Ebeltoft, Peyton Carver, Zoey Carver, Connor Ebeltoft, Chance Carver, Harper Bentkowski, Liam Ebeltoft,...

Zelma E.  Hasselbring

Zelma E. Hasselbring

June 8, 2023

Zelma E. Hasselbring, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at her home in Joliet

Zelma is survived by her beloved children, Beverly (David) Miller, Janet (Frank) Cousin, David (Cheryl) Hasselbring, Dale (Terina) Hasselbring, and Carl (Janet) Hasselbring; Siblings, Earl (Fern) Bloemker, and Ralph (Henrietta) Bloemker; sister-in-law Bonnie Bloemker; her loving seventeen grandchildren; her thirty six great grandchildren...

Esha G Przybyla

Esha G Przybyla

June 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

June 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,...