Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Miguel Gonzalez

Miguel Gonzalez

November 10, 2022

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Jenny Narel

Jenny Narel

November 10, 2022

Jenny Narel, age 63, a resident of Mokena, formerly of Frankfort Square and Midlothian, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Loving sister of Helen (Ralph) Rupslauk, Celine Narel and James (Wendy) Narel, nieces and nephews, Lori (Billy Murphy), Mary (William) Howard, John Rupslauk, AJ Rupslauk, Steven (Cameron) McLees, Ashley Narel, Christopher (Katie) Narel and Dylan Narel, great nieces and...

Samuel R. Dileto

Samuel R. Dileto

November 10, 2022

SAMUEL R. DILETO

Age 80, of New Lenox passed away on Friday, November 10th, 2022 at the Mother Theresa Nursing Home in Lemont.

Samuel is survived by his loving family, wife, Lola Dileto (Pope), children, Susan (Merrick) Miller, David (Michele) Dileto, Christine (Vincent) Fang, Scott Dileto, sister, Madeline Joann Dileto, grandchildren, Samantha Dileto, Danielle Dileto, Nicolas Dileto, Matthew Fang, Anna Fang, Nathaniel...

Ashley Nichole Ramsey

Ashley Nichole Ramsey

November 9, 2022

Ashley Nichole Ramsey, age 24, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Ashley is survived by her mother Denise Engelhardt; father Mark Ramsey; siblings James Engelhardt, Tiffani Michelle Engelhardt, Stephanie Marie Ramsey; maternal grandparents Bruce and Virginia Engelhardt; paternal grandfather John Weiss; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She is preceded in death by...

Rosemary Kobar

Rosemary Kobar

November 8, 2022

Rosemary Kobar (nee Dempsey), age 76, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Rosemary is survived by her beloved husband Michael Kobar; daughters, Dawn Conroy, and Amy (Kevin) Bogac; grandchildren, Mitchell Cianci, Justin (Maylyn) Misiora, Madeline Conroy, Owen Howell, Thomas Conroy, Adam (Maria) Bogac; sister, Patricia (late Eugene) Halleran; sister-in-law Mary Lou Dempsey;...

Florian D. Przybyla

Florian D. Przybyla

November 8, 2022

Florian D. Przybyla, age 86, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of Joan Przybyla (Bosko); beloved father of Jean Moy, Patricia (Tim) O'Shaughnessy and Ken (Izabela) Przybyla; cherished grandfather of Megan, Becca, Lauren, Jackie, Brandon, Rachael, Weronika and Ryan. He is also survived by many nieces,...

Randall T. Worley

Randall T. Worley

November 7, 2022

RANDALL T. WORLEY

Age 56, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, November 7th, 2022.

Randall is survived by his loving family, former wife, Christina Honaker, step-children, Paige Ann Honaker, Tara Lee Honaker, mother, Carol Worley (Hunt), siblings, Larry (Susan) Worley, Lisa (fiancé Duke Dickson) Worley, Jeff (Geri) Worley, nieces and nephew, Eric (Tina) Stewart, Lisa (fiancé Mike Rock) Stewart, Brittany (Aaron) Mootry,...

Ronald D. Snell

Ronald D. Snell

November 6, 2022

Ronald D. Snell, age 81, a resident of Matteson formerly of Plainfield and Carol Stream, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022. Loving husband of Mary Ann Snell (Tullio); beloved father of Ron (Giovanna) Snell, Rene (Tony) Positano and the late Randy Snell; dearest brother Margaret (late Donald) Baier and the late Guy (Anette) Snell; cherished grandfather of Felicia (Nicholas)...

Anita L. Lewis-Schmoll

Anita L. Lewis-Schmoll

November 5, 2022

Anita L. Lewis-Schmoll (nee Gaertner)

Anita Lewis-Schmoll, of Lockport, passed away at home on Saturday, November 5, 2022. Anita was born in Chicago, IL to the late Alfred and Bertha (nee Piesch) Gaertner. Beloved wife of George F. Schmoll III, loving mother of Laurel (Robb) Carlson, Alan Lewis (Dawn), and Tim Lewis; cherished grandmother of Matthew Lewis, Noah Lewis, Jacob Carlson,...

Virginia G. Backhus

Virginia G. Backhus

November 4, 2022

VIRGINIA G. BACKHUS

(BATTERMAN)

Age 90, of Mokena, born in Hillside IL, passed away on Friday, November 4th, 2022 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park.

Virginia is survived by her loving family, children, Craig (Marcy) Backhus, Deb Backhus, Karl Backhus, Karen (Robert) Healy, Anna (Dave) Boyle, grandchildren, Emily Benninghoff, Kurt Backhus, Kyle Backhus, Eric Boyle, Alec Backhus, Max Boyle, Brett Backhus, Sammi Boyle,...

Andrea Stille

Andrea Stille

November 4, 2022

Andrea Stille, age 71, a resident of Minooka formerly of Alsip and Burbank, passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving wife of Ken Stille, Beloved mother of Jennifer Stille. She was preceded in death by her parents Helmer and Dorothy Weiner. Andrea loved her pets, 3 cats and a dog. A visitation...

Barbara A. Tomczak

Barbara A. Tomczak

November 4, 2022

Barbara Ann Tomczak (nee Baldwin)

70, of Homer Glen, passed away unexpectedly Friday, November 4, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Barbara was born in Chicago to the late Edgar J. and Margaret M. (nee Sauer) Baldwin. Beloved wife of the late Victor Tomczak; loving mother of Jeff (Toni) Tomczak and Tyler Tomczak; cherished “Granny T” of Ryder Tomczak;...

Faith Elyse Perry

Faith Elyse Perry

November 2, 2022

Faith Elyse Perry, age 2, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago. Loving daughter of Alec and Rachel (Medina) Perry; beloved sister of Bennett Dienst and Iris Dienst; cherished granddaughter of Karen (Keith) Shaw, Dan (Karen) Medina, Jim and Renee Perry; dearest god daughter of Paige Shaw and...

Darlene J. Lattimer

Darlene J. Lattimer

October 31, 2022

Darlene J Lattimer

It is with regret that the family of Darlene JoAnn Lattimer announces her passing on the 31st of October 2022 in Will County, Illinois. Darlene JoAnn Paulson was born in Joice, Worth Co., Iowa on the 9th of September 1933 to the late Kermit S. Paulson and Velma M. Ferris. A graduate of Atlantic High School, in Atlantic,...

Barbara N. Elkins

Barbara N. Elkins

October 29, 2022

BARBARA N. ELKINS

(FRAILEY)

Age 84, of Carol Stream, passed away on Saturday, October 29th, 2022 at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield IL.

Barbara is survived by her loving family, children, Deborah (Tom) Smythe, Donna Winters, Diane (Charles) Drungelo, grandchildren, Jason (Jessica) Winters, Jessica (Ricky) Bey, Jordan Drungelo, Jonathan Smythe, great grandchildren, Keara Winters, Emery Bey, Kallie Winters, Elliot Bey and Jaxson Winters.

Barbara...

Jean O'Neill

Jean O'Neill

October 27, 2022

Jean O’Neill (Carey), age 93 a resident of Marco Island, FL and Long Beach, IN, formerly longtime of Flossmoor IL, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born in Chicago, IL on June 25, 1929 to the late Robert and Ann (Lyons) Carey. Jean was preceded in death by her husband Clement O'Neill, they were married for 48 years...

Dr. Alfred C. Kosel

Dr. Alfred C. Kosel

October 26, 2022

Dr. Alfred C. Kosel, age 82, a longtime resident of New Lenox, Lake Wales, FL, and Homer Glen, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Loving husband of Renée Kosel (Winans) former Illinois State Representative; beloved father of Janine (Dan) Valkema, Christopher (Michele) Kosel and Dr. Eric (Cora) Kosel; dearest brother of Eloise Ann (Reggie) Brown; cherished grandfather of...

Robert E. Whalen

Robert E. Whalen

October 25, 2022

Robert E. Whalen, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 24, 2022 with his family by his side.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Joyce (nee Guschke) Whalen; children, Terry (Kelly) Whalen, Mary (late Joe) Barker, Geri (Cary) Hartney, Joyce (Robert) Harper; his twelve grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his...

Marilyn L. Viano

Marilyn L. Viano

October 24, 2022

Marilyn L. (nee Hartman) Viano, age 96, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 24, 2022 at the Cottages of New Lenox.

Marilyn is survived by her loving children, Donna (John) Keagle, Patricia (Richard) Gilbert, Lawrence (fiancé Diana Roberts) Viano, Bette (James) Cunningham, Robert (Laura) Viano; grandchildren, Gina Madrigal, Rebecca Paputsa, Nathan Keagle, Megan Viano-Peron, Megan Moore, Olga Viano,...

Walter E. Kuersten

Walter E. Kuersten

October 22, 2022

WALTER E. KUERSTEN

Age 79, of Monee, passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point IN.

Walter is survived by his loving family, children, Christopher Kuersten, Mark Kuersten and grandchild Katelyn Colins.

Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin & Lorraine Kuersten (Burchett) and wife Angela Sue Kuersten (Maas).

Family will receive friends, at Kurtz Memorial...