Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

January 29, 2024

Mr. Mark Joseph Derrico, age 71, of Toccoa, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville, GA.            

Born May 15, 1952, in Chicago, IL, he was the son of the late George E. and Lucille D. (LaPlante) Derrico.Mark was always there to help anyone in need. He worked hard all...

January 29, 2024

Eugene Stanley Wydajewski, age 83, passed away peacefully at home in Mokena on Monday, January 28, 2024 surrounded by family.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Carol (nee Marshall) Wydajewski; children, Carie (Sean) Benchak and Kurtis (Angela) Wydajewski; grandchildren, Collin Mohney, Tanner Mohney, Jared Mohney, Will Mohney, Egann Wydajewski, Evan Wydajewski, Emily Wydajewski, and Elaina Wydajewski; siblings,...

January 27, 2024

Mary Beth Lubert (nee Hendron)

Age 71 of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital.  Mary Beth was born in Chicago, IL to James and the late Winifred (nee Murphy) Hendron.  Beloved wife of Alan B. Lubert Sr; loving mother of Daniel (Danielle) Pizzolato, Jeffrey (Ashley) Pizzolato, Alan Jr. (Kimber) Lubert, Adam (Kim)...

January 27, 2024

JUNE K. KROPP

(BERTELSEN)

 

Age 97, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, January 27th, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.                 

 

June is survived by her loving family, children, Shaun (Laurie) Kropp, Elizabeth Melin, grandchildren, Anthony (Meaghan) Kropp, Chris (Amy) Melin, Jennie (Henry) Espinoza, great grandchildren, Hayden Kropp, Ryleigh Kropp, Reagan Melin and Madison Melin....

January 26, 2024

Roxanne “Sandy” Kovacevich, nee Cronovich, resident of Frankfort, Il and native of Detroit, MI passed away surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband Paul, and children Christopher (Julie) and Lauren Gingell (Brandon), along with her grandsons, Dean and Liam Gingell. Sister of Georgia Somma (Rande) and Carla Kearney, dear sister-in-law of Petar and Michele Kovacevich, Valerie (...

January 25, 2024

Joyce Stieber (nee Kosch)

Age 82 of Crestwood passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Northwestern Medicine Palos Community Hospital.  Joyce was born in Chicago, IL to the late Fred and the late Alma (nee Carrano) Koschnitzki.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel R. Stieber; loving mother of Kari Fitzgibbons, stepmother of Martin (Kathy) Stieber, Dale Stieber, and the late Daniel...

January 23, 2024

Jacqueline R. “Jackie” Charland of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Park Forest, IL, passed away at Smith Crossing Senior Living Community, Orland Park, IL on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. 



Jacqueline Charland was born June 15, 1933, in Dixon, IL, the daughter of Lauretta M. “Bo”and Paul J. Fry. She married Bernard J. Charland on June 12, 1954 in Dixon, IL and they...

January 22, 2024

Janice L. Dinolfo ( nee Lackhouse )

Age 63 of Lockport, IL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her entire family on Monday, January 22, 2024. Jan was born in Chicago, IL, to the late Frank and Juanita (nee Albrecht) Lackhouse. Beloved wife of Salvatore “Sal” J. Dinolfo Sr; loving mother of Salvatore J. Dinolfo Jr, Ernest (Loren) Dinolfo, Jennifer...

January 19, 2024

Nick V. DeFrank, age 71, born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, passed away on January 19, 2024 in the arms of his loving wife of 20 years, Maria (Mancini) DeFrank. He is also survived by his sister Tami DeFrank, his children Nicole DeFrank and Mike DeFrank (Katie), his grandchildren, Nicholas Trolian, Alyssa Trolian, Joey Garofalo, Anthony DeFrank, Adriana DeFrank and his...

January 18, 2024

January 17, 2024

Rosemary Marie Mullins 57, was born at St. Margaret's hospital in Hammond IN. to the late John and Rosemary Mullins and passed away on January 17, 2024. Loving mother of Nicholas J. Mullins; dear sister of Pamela (David) Panozzo, and the late Michael J. Mullins; fond aunt of Vincent M. (Lori) Panozzo; great aunt of Sophie Panozzo; special godmother of...

January 16, 2024

Marianne Lulinski (nee Adamski), age 69, was called home to her Lord on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

She is survived by her beloved husband, Thomas J. Lulinski. The two would have been married for 30 years in February. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Thomas P. (Jenny) Lulinski, and Amanda (Phil) Summers; her grandchildren, Nolan, Ava, and Sarah Summers, Gabe...

January 15, 2024

Clayton J. Cunliffe 

Age 58 of New Lenox, IL passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.  Clay was born in Evergreen Park, IL to Edna (nee Hokanson) and the late Frank Cunliffe.   Husband of the late Jeanette (nee Calabrese) Cunliffe; loving father of Clay Cunliffe and Amber Cunliffe; proud grandfather of Eliana Cunliffe; dear brother of Helene Cunliffe and Darlene Cunliffe;...

January 15, 2024

Jeanette P. Cunliffe (nee Calabrese)

Age 57 of New Lenox passed away Monday, January 15, 2024.  Jeanette was born in Chicago, IL to Cesare and the late Patricia (nee Piotrowski) Calabrese.  Wife of the late Clayton Cunliffe; loving mother of Clay Cunliffe and Amber Cunliffe; proud grandmother of Eliana Cunliffe; dear sister of Sherry (Troy) Perillo, Angel (Jerry) Coglianese, Teresa Calabrese,...

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...