Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

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...

December 24, 2023

JOAN A. OTTENS

(WAGNER)

Age 89, of Markham, passed away on her terms, Sunday, December 24th, 2023 at Beecher Manor in Beecher.

There are many things we can say about Joan Ottens; the wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She was proud, stubborn and all heart. She married her husband Otto Ottens on June 22nd, 1957, and gave the world...

December 23, 2023

Robert (Bob) Ernest Blackford, 88 years old, of Channahon, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday December 23, 2023.

He was born in Paragould, Arkansas, on March 14, 1935, to Robert and Nora Blackford. He resided in Arkansas until moving to Illinois over 40 years ago. He enjoyed pastimes such as piloting planes, gardening and reading his Bible. He was...

December 22, 2023

Eleanore Ann Helis (nee Bazik)

Age 86, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023. Eleanore was born in Joliet, IL to the late Andrew and Mary (nee Hulina) Bazik. Beloved wife of Louis B. Helis; loving mother of LuAnn (Greg) Hatfield, Denise (Tim) Cosgrove, and Lou (Michelle) Helis; cherished grandmother of Emily and Patrick Cosgrove, Chad and Taner Helis,...

December 22, 2023

Richard J. Fryer

Age 76 of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL. Richard was born in Chicago to the late John and Monica (nee Jurgites) Fryer. Beloved husband of Lois (nee Derrico); dear brother of Rita (Eugene) Lesinski; loved uncle and friend. Richard was a Project Manager Executive for AT&T for...

December 22, 2023

KATHY A. BARRY

(HARTIG)

Age 74, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, December 22nd, 2023 at her home in Frankfort.

Kathy is survived by her loving family, husband, Patrick Barry, sons, Timothy (Crystal) Barry, Kevin (Stephanie Sabo) Barry, grandchildren, Verdie Barry, Millie Barry, Patrick Barry, siblings, Richard (Mickey) Hartig, Peggy Hartig, Mary Beth Hartig, Jeannie Heintzleman and Patricia Hartig.

Kathy was preceded in death...

December 20, 2023

George Frederick Griffiths III, 81, went to be with his heavenly Father on December 20, 2023. He was born in Bronxville, New York to Anita and George Frederick Griffiths, Jr. on April 15, 1942. He was a founder, director and business owner, recently celebrating more than 50 years in business. He was the author of Significant Grandfathers and publisher of...