Obituaries
Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area
Arthur C. Martello
July 4, 2023
Arthur C. Martello, age 93, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023, with his family by his side at Marley Oaks Assisted Living Center in Mokena.
Arthur is survived by his beloved wife, Rose (nee Reno) Martello; children, Thomas (Diane) Martello, Arthur (Gail) Martello, Charles (Dorene) Martello, and Suzanne (Tony) D’Ortenzio; grandchildren, Philip (Jackie) Martello, Matthew (Valerie) Martello, Natalie Martello, Celeste...
Geraldine M. Lazarz
June 30, 2023
GERALDINE M. LAZARZ
(BIENIEK)
Age 85, of Frankfort, formerly of Lago Vista in Lockport, passed away on Friday, June 30th, 2023 at her home in Frankfort.
Geraldine is survived by her loving family, husband, Donald Lazarz, children, late son, Frank Lazarz, Susan (Jim) Cieslik, Mark A. Lazarz, brother, Richard (Gerry) Bieniek, daughter in-law, Margaret (Pat) Haugen, grandchildren, Jennifer (fiancée Jon Husby) Lazarz, Donald...
Derald "Duke" L. Mahy
June 29, 2023
DERALD “DUKE” L. MAHY
Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, June 29th, 2023 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove.
Duke is survived by his loving family, wife, Audrey Mahy (Litwitz), children, William Mahy, Scott Mahy, Jeffery (April) Mahy, grandchildren, Joseph (Cheyna) Mahy, Zachary (Deima) Mahy, Hayley (Jason) O’Brien, Tyler (Haley Guynes) Mahy, Nicholas Mahy, Ryan Mahy, Jake (Morghan)...
Darrell L. Sanders
June 29, 2023
Darrell L Sanders: A Life Dedicated to Service
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Chief Darrell L. Sanders, a beloved husband to Jayne, father to Ashley, Brandy, Brent, Jason, and Jeni and dedicated grandfather to all of his beloved grandchildren. Darrell passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at his home in Frankfort, at the age...
Annette C. Ondrejka
June 28, 2023
Annette C. Ondrejka
Age 59 of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL.
Annette was born on February 28th, 1964, to Alex H. and the late Marian R. (nee Bartkiewicz) Giertych in South Chicago, IL. She was raised in South Holland, IL, along with her dear siblings: the late Theresa...
Maryann Woehlke
June 27, 2023
Maryann Woehlke, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Park Point Nursing Home in Morris, IL.
Maryann is survived by her children, Sandra (Patrick) Froehlke, Debra (James) Doolan, Charles (Marlene) Woehlke; grandchildren, James Doolan, Brian Doolan, Kyle Doolan, Melissa Froehlke, William Woehlke, Shawn Woehlke; and her great-grandchildren, Ryan, Casyn.
She is preceded in death by her husband Charles Woehlke,...
Florence A. Januchowski
June 24, 2023
Florence A. Januchowski (nee Karpinski)
Age 102 of Mokena, IL, formerly of Burnham, IL, passed away Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Clarendale of Mokena. Florence was born in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Katherine (nee DeYoung) Karpinski and was a parishioner of St. Michael the Arch Angel Church in South Chicago. Beloved wife of the late Herbert A. Januchowski;...
Patricia Ann Scannell
June 24, 2023
Patricia Ann Scannell, nee Schmidt, age 74, beloved wife of Kenneth H. Scannell. Loving mother of Monica (Chris) Schultz. Dear sister of Andrea (the late John) Pearson, Craig (Theresa) Schmidt and Ernest (the late Gayle) Schmidt Jr., Sister-in-law of Cathleen Kerfin. Many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday, July 5, 2023 from 3 to 8 pm and Thursday, July 6, 2023,...
Kathryn M. Day
June 23, 2023
Kathryn M. Day (nee Craven), was born in Pontiac to Juanita (Craven) Adduci and the late John Craven and passed away June 23, 2023.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband John G. Day, father John Craven and step father Nick Adduci; loving mother of Peggy (Phil) Jones, and John (Michelle) Day Jr; proud grandmother of Kaylee, Cabrey, Jonah, Johnny III...
Karen M. Mikula
June 22, 2023
Karen Mikula (nee Marich) 62, of Mokena, IL, passed away peacefully on June 22nd, 2023 after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.
Born in Chicago, IL, Karen went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Loyola University of Chicago. Her compassionate nature and strong desire to help others led her to have a successful career in hospice and continuing...
Scott M. Reiter
June 22, 2023
Scott Michael Reiter passed away peacefully on June 22, 2023. He married Mary Beth (Devine) on Dec 28, 1974. A lifelong resident of Will County, Scott attended St Jude School New Lenox, Providence Catholic High School, University of New Brunswick (Survey Engineering) and Governors State University (Masters of Public Administration). He owned and operated two businesses: Reiter and Associates Land...
Charles W. Commerford Jr.
June 20, 2023
Charles W. Commerford Jr., passed away at home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.
Charles is survived by his beloved wife Gail (nee Baumgartner) Commerford; children, Linda (Dave) Monge, Barbara Commerford, and Chrissy (Joe) Billings; grandchildren, Michael (Samantha) Monge, David (Leah) Monge, Robert (Mallory) Monge, John (Kirsten) Billings, and Jacob Billings; his great-grandchildren, Jackson Billings, Gavin Monge, and Enzo Monge; his sister...
Lavonne L. Lichtenwalter
June 20, 2023
LaVonne L. Lichtenwalter 90, longtime resident of Frankfort was born in 1933 to the late George and Lillian Brandau and passed away on June 20, 2023. Preceded in death by her three brothers Edwin (Helene) Brandau, Loyd (Bernice) Brandau, and Arthur (Barbara) Brandau; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. LaVonne loved the farm life with the family Brandau Farm....
Sandra Anne Compisi
June 19, 2023
Sandra Anne Compisi, inspirational sister, mother, Nana, teacher, friend and earthly angel passed away on Monday, June 19 at the young age of 80. She died peacefully with her family by her side after her brave fight with cancer. While she may have departed us in the physical sense, those who knew her understand that her presence will live on...
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.
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
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.
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
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
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...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
About
Kurtz Memorial Chapel offers a collection of obituaries for Frankfort and New Lenox, IL & Will County. With services throughout Illinois that are updated regularly. Find local Frankfort and New Lenox, Illinois obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.