Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Barbara A. Janda

Barbara A. Janda

August 1, 2023

Barbara A. Janda, age 82, passed away at home on Monday, August 1, 2023 with her family by her side.

Barbara is survived by her loving husband, Martin Repp; children, Coreen (Kevin) Grace, Ronald Olszewski, and Jennifer Gilbert; siblings, Cindy, Wally, Doreen, and Gregory; her 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many close dear friends.

She...

Paula J. Wallrich

Paula J. Wallrich

July 31, 2023

Paula J. Wallrich, age 68, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 31, 2023 at home.

Paula is survived by her loving husband Clay Hosh; children, Cambria (Michael Giovenco) Wallrich, and Amelia Wallrich; cherished grandson Owen Giovenco; siblings, Gail (John) Sturm and Michael (Paula Jean) Wallrich; and her beloved nieces and nephews, Leslie Darcy, Lauren Sturm, Lindsey Gabrione, Matthew Wallrich, William Wallrich,...

Verda "Sis" Schultz

Verda "Sis" Schultz

July 31, 2023

Verda “Sis” Schultz (née White), age 80, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Monday, July 31, 2023.

Sis is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Donald Schultz; children, Rita (Bob) Young, Pam (Steve) Aumueller, Kimberly (Mark) Blain, Jane (Bill) Gavin, Joyce (Mark) Homerding, and Damen Schultz; her 20 grandchildren; her 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Verden White;...

Kenneth  J  Spuehler

Kenneth J Spuehler

July 30, 2023

Kenneth J. Spuehler, age 77, longtime resident of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday July 30, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Linda Spuehler(nee Laycoax), for 58 years; loving father of Kimberly (Kurt) Hartman and Lisa Dietz; proud papa of Alyssa Dietz, Jessica Dietz, Katrina Hartman and Kara Hartman; great-papa of Laelynn Dietz; fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. A...

Diane Petronio

Diane Petronio

July 30, 2023

Diane Petronio (nee Rademacher)

Age 74, of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Diane was born January 28, 1949, in Joliet, IL. She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and Mary June (Nugent) Rademacher. She was also predeceased by her brother Donald Rademacher and brother-in-law Mario Corradino.

She is survived by her husband...

Angela Fredericks

Angela Fredericks

July 26, 2023

Angela Fredericks, (nee Mundo), age 77, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Porter Place in Tinley Park, Illinois with Lightways Hospice services.

Angela was born in Alessandria Del Carretto, Italy on October 12, 1945, daughter to the late Frank & late Catarina (Napoli) Mundo. Angela journeyed to America on May 15, 1956, where she touched...

Daniel Mcguire

Daniel Mcguire

July 26, 2023

Daniel McGuire, age 69, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.

Daniel is survived by his beloved wife Susan (nee Smego) McGuire; children, Erin (Eli Cadenhead) McGuire, and Patrick (Cindy) McGuire; sister Karen McGuire; grandson, Connor; brother-in-law, Alan Arnstrom; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Margaret...

Frank S. Groboski

Frank S. Groboski

July 25, 2023

Frank S. “Skip” Groboski

Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Skip was born in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Frances (nee Skorski) Groboski. Beloved husband of Katherine “Kathy” (nee Wachholz); loving father of Scott (Joelle) Groboski; cherished grandfather of Nolan Groboski; dear brother of Robert (Debbie) Groboski...

Irene M. Toth

Irene M. Toth

July 24, 2023

IRENE M. TOTH

(DARNAY)

Age 92, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 24th, 2023 at her home in Frankfort.

Irene is survived by her loving family, children, Cynthia (James) Stetins, Steven (Amber) Toth, Ken Toth, grandchildren, James Stetins, Matthew Stetins, Nicholas Stetins, Fallon Toth, great grandchildren, Logan and Lula.

Irene was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew & Mary Darnay (Raki), husband, Steve...

Lawrence "Larry" P. Fraser

Lawrence "Larry" P. Fraser

July 22, 2023

LAWRENCE “LARRY” P. FRASER

Age 78, passed away on Saturday, July 22nd, 2023 at his home in Frankfort.

Larry is survived by his loving family, wife, Ellen Fraser (Hunter), children, Peggy (Matt) Ronza, Sean (Jennifer) Fraser, Keri (Ken) Kolozy, siblings, Linda (Harland) Dzakowic-Stoddard, John (Karen) Fraser, Richard (Sally) Fraser, grandchildren know as the “Magnificent Seven”, Nick Ronza, Quinn Fraser, Andrew Ronza, Jake...

Christine L. Housman

Christine L. Housman

July 21, 2023

Christine L. Housman (nee Beeck), age 73, passed away peacefully at home in New Lenox, with her family by her side.

Christine is survived by her beloved husband Fredrick Housman; children, Jenette (Tommy Sturino) Zisman, Fred Housman; grandchildren, Nathaniel, and Briana; siblings, Carol (Bill) Manson, Bruce (Carol) Beeck, Wayne (Martha) Beeck, David Beeck, Ruth Schaefer; sister-in-law, Karen Beeck; numerous nieces and...

Louis J Claich

Louis J Claich

July 18, 2023

Louis J. Claich 67, of Schererville IN, was born in Chicago to the late Bert and Delores Claich and passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Maureen Weybright-Claich, children and family by his side. Loving father of David (Marisol) Claich, Erika (Josh) Gryniewicz, Angela (Kevin Stern) Forsyth, and Aaron (Tracy) Barnhart; cherished grandfather of Justin Forsyth, the late...

Robert J. Brown

Robert J. Brown

July 17, 2023

Robert J. Brown, age 80, passed away suddenly, on Monday, July 17, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Robert is survived by his wife Donna (nee White) Brown; children, Mike (Michelle) Kerschbaum, Jennifer (Brent) Kremnitzer, David (Kerrie) Brown, Steve (Courtney) Brown; his seven beloved grandchildren; his two great-grandchildren; his seven siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in...

Barbara J. Hansen

Barbara J. Hansen

July 15, 2023

BARBARA J. HANSEN

Age 88, passed away on Saturday, July 15th, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.

Barbara is survived by her loving family, niece, Mary (Gerald) Malok, nephew, Ralph (Jackie) Vitiritti, great nieces, Haley Malok, Venessa (Dan) Hardy, great great niece and nephews, Elliot Hardy, Jasper Hardy, Oliver Hardy and Vivienne Hardy.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents,...

Daniel Kovach

Daniel Kovach

July 14, 2023

DANIEL KOVACH

Age 69 of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, July 14th, 2023 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Daniel is survived by his loving family, wife, Wendy Kovach (Jutzi), children, Julie (Jason) Matthews, Kim (Jim) Novak, Mike (Alicia) Kovach, siblings, David (Betty) Kovach, Diane (Larry) Tuman, Donald (Patti) Kovach, Fred Kovach, Debbi (Michael Dolan) Kovach, sister in-law, Claudia Kovach, grandchildren,...

D. Jean Taaffe

D. Jean Taaffe

July 13, 2023

D. JEAN TAAFFE

(DOHERTY)

Age 93 of Crown Point IN, formerly of Frankfort IL, passed away on Thursday, July 13th, 2023 at Park Place of St. John IN.

Jean is survived by her loving family, children, Terri (Bill) Mirenic, Bill (Kim) Taaffe, Janice (Tim) Kirk, Barb (Conrad) Sobol, Marilyn (Michael) Paez, siblings, Alice Rooney, Dan Doherty, Tim (Barb) Doherty, Eileen Doherty, 17 grandchildren,...

Henry "Hank" Callahan

Henry "Hank" Callahan

July 12, 2023

Henry M. Callahan, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at his home in New Lenox.

Henry is survived by his beloved wife Gloria (nee Vaisvil) Callahan; children, Tamara Lingo, Kevin (Joyce) Callahan, Brian (Lisa) Callahan, and Michael (Teri) Callahan; grandchildren, Gabrielle (Andrew) Snyder, Baylee Callahan, Felisha Melendez, and Danielle Callahan; great-grandchildren, Aubry Milewski and Andrew Snyder; sister Margaret...

Marilyn A. West-Sorrentino

Marilyn A. West-Sorrentino

July 11, 2023

MARILYN A. WEST-SORRENTINO

(FRISCHMANN)

Age 91, passed away on Tuesday, July 11th, 2023 at her home at Smith Crossing in Orland Park, IL.

Marilyn is survived by her loving family, husband, Anthony V. Sorrentino, children, Shari (Mark) Roach, David (Barbara) West, Paul (Mary Lou Luif) West, Donald J. (Michelle) West, brother, Joseph (Kimberly) Frischmann, grandchildren, Jacob Roach, Peter Roach, GraceAnne Roach, Eric Roach,...

Beverley J. Holland

Beverley J. Holland

July 7, 2023

BEVERLEY J. HOLLAND

(EVANS)

Age 97, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, passed away on Friday, July 7th, 2023 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.

Beverley is survived by her loving family, daughters, Terrie (Harry) Bohn, Gail Edgar, grandchildren, Jeff (Julie) Edgar, Janelle (Chris) Brewer, Amy (Scott Soprych) Bohn, Scott (Amy Larke) Bohn, great grandchildren, Marc (Erin) Edgar, Christopher Edgar, Hanna (Josh) Cercone,...

Judith A. Valentino

Judith A. Valentino

July 5, 2023

Judith A. Valentino (nee Marinko)

Age 76, a New Lenox resident of over 46 years, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Palos Community Hospital, Palos Heights, IL. Judy was born in Phillips, WI to the late Edward and Emily (nee Fasko) Marinko. Beloved wife of Joseph V. Valentino; loving mother of Carole (Tim Doran) Hyatt, Edward (Holly) Valentino,...