Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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...

Donna  Jean Karris

Donna Jean Karris

October 21, 2022

Donna Jean Karris (Gay), age 79, a longtime resident of Orland Park formerly of the Chicago, Midway area, passed away on Friday October 21,2022. Loving wife of Wayne Karris; beloved mother of Julie (fiancé Paul DeCosmo) Stephens; dearest sister of Fred (Mary) Gay and the late Bill (Marie) Gay; cherished grandmother of Richard Stephens and Lea Stephens. She is also...

Diana V. Cypress

Diana V. Cypress

October 21, 2022

DIANA V. CYPRESS

(AHERN)

Age 77, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, October 21st, 2022 at her home in Frankfort.

Diana is survived by her loving family, children, Craig (Laura) Cypress, Mark (Meg) Cypress, brother, Dan (Marcia) Ahern, grandchildren, Peyton Cypress, Cameron Cypress, Owen Cypress, Carter Cypress, Ashley (Taylor) Cable, Brody (Kaleigh) Cypress, Justin Cypress, great grandchildren, Mia Cable and Callahan Cable.

Diana was...

Elizabeth "Gerry" Wilson

Elizabeth "Gerry" Wilson

October 19, 2022

Elizabeth "Gerry" Wilson, age 91, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Roseland and South Holland, born and raised in Conception Harbour, Newfoundland, passed away surrounded by loved ones at her home on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. Loving wife of the late John Thomas Wilson; beloved mother of Jim (Mary Jo) Wilson, late Joe Wilson and Jack (Erin McNally) Wilson; dearest...

Duncan R. Bachmann

Duncan R. Bachmann

October 19, 2022

Duncan R. Bachmann

Age 81, of New Lenox, IL passed away on October 19, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 9, 1941, to the late Charles and Eleanor (nee Macauley) Bachmann, and was raised in Lockport, IL. Duncan is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Allene (nee Gill), daughter, Kimberly (Matthew LeBeau),...

Rosaria J. Cartolano

Rosaria J. Cartolano

October 18, 2022

Rosaria J. (nee Guarino) Cartolano, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, with her family by her side.

Rosaria is survived by her loving children, Michaelene Cartolano-Thompson, and Michael (Nancy) Cartolano; grandchildren, Thomas (Melissa) Cartolano, Michelle (Keith) Huizinga, Rocco (partner Zak VanDenBerg) Thompson, Michael (Stephanie) Cartolano Jr, Keanu Thompson, and Vincent Cartolano; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Antoinette, Josephine, Waylon, and...

Rosemary E. Mix

Rosemary E. Mix

October 18, 2022

ROSEMARY E. MIX

(ANDRZEJEWSKI))

Age 91, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, October 18th, 2022 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.

Rosemary is survived by her loving family, children, Carrie (Archie) VanDyke, Dave Mix, Dan (Terri) Mix, Melody (Barry) Wolfinsohn, Andy (Cris) Mix, brother, Ed (Bev) Andrews, nine grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren,

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Edward &...