Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

February 5, 2024

Barb spent her early year in the suburbs of Detroit. She enjoyed her family and all the events with aunts, uncles and cousins. Barb attended Hillsdale College and received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. At Hillsdale she was inducted in Phi Beta Pi sorority. Later Barb received her Masters Degree in Education from Illinois State University.

Barbara began teaching in Waterloo, Iowa. After a year and a half she moved to LaGrange, II. and started...

February 5, 2024

BERNADINE P. KELSO

(BARTOS)

 

Age 90, passed away on Monday, February 5th, 2024 at her home in Tinley Park.                   

 

Bernadine is survived by her loving family, children, Terri Tamer, Joe (Noreen) Kelso, Jack Kelso, Mary (Reinhart) Dietz, Donna (Dave) Riordan, Bill Kelso, Jim (Jenny) Kelso, Susan (John) Goetsch, grandchildren, Chris Tamer, Rikki (Rich) Treece,...

February 2, 2024

Nancy E. Czarnecki 75, of Alsip was born in Portsmouth, VA to Ralph and Mildred Proffitt and passed away February 2, 2024. Beloved wife of James Czarnecki just shy of 54 years; loving mother of Paul Czarnecki, Mark (Karen) Czarnecki; proud Gramma of Matthew Czarnecki, Kaitlyn Czarnecki, Ryan Czarnecki, and Haley Czarnecki; dear sister of Ralph (Louise) Proffitt and David...

January 31, 2024

Vernon L. Sellars age 81, of Joliet, IL. and formerly of Centralia, IL. was born December 20, 1942 and passed away January 31, 2024. Survivors include his beautiful wife Delores Sellars of 60 years; a son Vernon (Roxanne) Sellars, and one grandson Michael Sellars, one brother Chuck Blackman and 3 sisters, Sherie Copple, Dottie Matthews, and Mary Litteker, as well as many nieces...

January 31, 2024

Donald Ade, age 77, passed away suddenly at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. 

Donald is survived by his beloved wife Patricia (nee Kane) Ade; children, Brian (Karen) Ade, Sandra (Michael) Guendling, and Kevin Ade; grandchildren, Joseph Guendling, Daniel Guendling, Ryan Ade, Sean Ade, and Brennan Ade; sister, Dorothy Phelan; and numerous nieces and nephews.  

He is preceded in death by parents Norman and Lorretta (nee Haas) Ade and his siblings, Norman Ade,...

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...