Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Daniel Deverick Sr.

Daniel Deverick Sr.

Aug 15, 2022

DANIEL DEVERICK SR. Age 77, passed away on Monday, August 15th, 2022 at his home in Frankfort. Daniel is survived by his loving family, children, Daniel (Donna) Deverick Jr., Darlene Gorman, grandchildren, William Deverick, Aubrey Deverick, Heather Gorman and Sam Gorman, siblings, Robert (Karen) Deverick and Virginia Deverick. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Lorraine Deverick...

Anthony J. Stinnett

Anthony J. Stinnett

Aug 15, 2022

Anthony (Tony) Stinnett, age 36, of New Lenox, IL, passed away surrounded by loved ones Monday, August 15, 2022, after a courageously fought battle with his health. Tony was the beloved son of David Stinnett and Susan (Gary) Talarico and the hilarious little brother to Emily (Gene) Stanford, Michael Stinnett, and Daniel (Maria) Stinnett. His unsurpassed wit & charm will...

Karen L. Johnson

Karen L. Johnson

Aug 14, 2022

Karen Lynn Johnson (nee Frederiksen) Age 63, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Karen was born in Chicago, IL to the late James and Dorothy (nee Hogge) Frederiksen. Loving mother of Jeffrey (Mari Cagwin) Trend and Brian Johnson; cherished grandmother of Brittney, Tyler, Toby, and Shane Trend, Olivia Castelli, Victoria and Alexander Johnson, Rebecca Taylor,...

Thomas S. Sommers

Thomas S. Sommers

Aug 12, 2022

Thomas S. Sommers, age 76, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Alsip and Beverly, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 12, 2022. Loving husband of Antoinette Sommers (Giglio); beloved father of Judy Sommers (Dave) Hanson and Donna (Tim) Guerin; dearest brother of late twin sister Jean (late Thomas) Davare, late Eileen (late William) O’Brien, and Richard (Virginia) Sommers; cherished grandfather...

Carol E. Murray

Carol E. Murray

Aug 12, 2022

Carol E. Murray (nee Budde) 71, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Carol was born in Dubuque, IA to the late Raymond H. and Lucille M. (nee Gross) Budde. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Murray (1992); doting mother of Jessica (Mark) Crnich, the late Neal Murray...

Anne "Nance" Cassidy

Anne "Nance" Cassidy

Aug 11, 2022

ANNE “NANCE” CASSIDY (PRICE) Age 100, of Mokena, passed away Thursday, August 11th, 2022 at her home. Nance is survived by her loving family, children, Margaret LoPiccolo, Kevin (Gwendolyn) Cassidy, Deirdre C. Ketcham, Donna M. Etheridge; son in law, Scott C. Mitchell and grandchildren, Ann Marie (Jay) Bishop, James (Cathy) LoPiccolo, Frank (Shannon) LoPiccolo, Theresa (Kevin) Vlk, Margaret (Valentin) Bernal,...

Jane E. Leech

Jane E. Leech

Aug 10, 2022

Jane E. Leech (nee Wilkinson)Age 73, of New Lenox, IL formerly of Richton Park, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Jane was born in Herrin, IL to the late Herschel and Jamesena (nee Wasson) Wilkinson. Beloved wife, of 46 years of Doug Leech; loving mother of Christopher (Andrea) Leech...

Kenneth G. Pinski

Kenneth G. Pinski

Aug 9, 2022

KENNETH G. PINSKI Age 51, of Orland Park, passed away Tuesday, August 9th, 2022 at his home. Kenneth is survived by his loving family, children, Heather (Richard) Williams, Joshua (Nicole O’Connor) Pinski, Angela (Stephen Szczasny) Pinski, mother, Cynthia Reidy (Daniel), siblings, Janet (Dave) Carlson, Natalie Pinski, grandchildren, Mateyo, Nathan, Gabino, Richard “Boots”, Noah and Daniel. Kenneth was preceded in death...

Kenneth  E. Bartels

Kenneth E. Bartels

Aug 9, 2022

Kenneth E. Bartels, age 76, a resident of Frankfort and formerly of Chicago Heights and Monee, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, with his family by his side. Ken was the loving husband of Karen Bartels (Arcaris), father of Douglas (Theresa) Bartels, and grandfather of Allison and Connor. Ken’s siblings included brothers James Bartels and...

Rita J. Brown

Rita J. Brown

Aug 9, 2022

Rita J. Brown (nee Wisniewski) Age 84, of New Lenox, passed away at her home unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. Rita was born in Chicago, IL to the late Adam and Martha (nee Chmielewski). Beloved wife of the late Robert P. Brown (2021); loving mother of James (Jean) Brown, Kim (Ron) Newcomb, Sheri (Joseph) Milloy, Dawn Garcia, Jennifer (Dennis)...

 Deacon Don Berkey

Deacon Don Berkey

Aug 8, 2022

Deacon Don Berkey, 88, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Crystal Lake, Green Bay, WI, and Glendive, MT, passed away with family by his side surrounded by love on August 8, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Deacon Don was the loving husband of the late Shirley Berkey; beloved father of Dean (Roberta) Berkey, Alan (Gina) Berkey and Linda...

Scott Javorski

Scott Javorski

Aug 7, 2022

Scott Gerard Javorski, age 57 a resident of Frankfort formerly of Burbank, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Loving husband of the late Karen Javorski (Janicki); beloved father of Scott (Jordyn) Javorski, Ryan Javorski and Frank Javorski; cherished son of Marilyn (Fred Borowy) and the late Francis Javorski; dearest brother of Michelle (Vince) Vogel, Tom (late Pauline) Javorski, John...

Mary Lou Lenz

Mary Lou Lenz

Aug 7, 2022

Mary Lucile Lenz (nee Pohlman) “Mary Lou” Age 84, of Mokena, IL passed away on August 7, 2022. Mary Lou was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth C. Lenz, Sr. Their nearly 70-year romance began as high school sweethearts at Oak Lawn Community High School. Proud mother of Kenneth, Jr (Debby), Michael (Natalie), David (Joanne), Cheryl (Joe) Onesto, Daniel...

Frank James Hochman

Frank James Hochman

Aug 6, 2022

Frank James Hochman, age 50 a resident of Frankfort formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Palos Community Hospital. Loving husband of Keri Hochman (Piepenbrink); beloved father of Taylor Hochman and Nicholas Hochman; dearest brother of Gregory (Shelby) Hochman, Theresa (Harold "Roc") Beauchamp and Katherine (Robert) Fear; cherished son-in-law of Raymond and Kathleen Piepenbrink; dear...

Mary  Margaret “Margo” Langley

Mary Margaret “Margo” Langley

Aug 6, 2022

Mary Margaret “Margo” Langley (nee Schrack), born May 26, 1937 in the quaint town Shillington, PA, passed away on August 6, 2022. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Phil Langley, Margo leaves behind a family and many friends who love her deeply, including her son Peter Langley (Patricia Tiernan), her daughter Margaret Langley Sakka, and her daughter Kathrynne Saunders...

Thomas J. Kukowski

Thomas J. Kukowski

Aug 6, 2022

THOMAS J. KUKOWSKI Age 56, of Mokena, passed away at his home Saturday, August 6th, 2022. Tom is survived by his loving family, wife, Sandy Briseno-Kukowski, children, Zackery (Jocelyn Gilbertson) Kukowski, Mickayla Kukowski, father, Thomas R. Kukowski, siblings, Jeff (Meagan) Kukowski, Ken Kukowski, nieces and nephews, Quinn Kukowski, Reese Kukowski and Jessica Kukowski. Tom was preceded in death by his...

Jonathan Joiner

Jonathan Joiner

Aug 6, 2022

Jonathan Daniel Miller Joiner, born December 20, 1990, died suddenly on August 6, 2022, at the young age of 31. Jon is survived by his parents John and Ellen (nee Miller) Joiner, sisters Krista (Jim) Carlson and Kimberly (Brett) Barnes, nephew Jimmy Carlson, nieces Sammi Carlson and Blake Barnes, and host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and many many friends. If...

Virginia Georgeann Sarikcioglu

Virginia Georgeann Sarikcioglu

Aug 5, 2022

Virginia Georgeann Sarikcioglu, Beloved Songbird, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Friend. Virginia Georgeann Sarikcioglu, 82, passed away on August 5, 2022. She was born to George Buren Shive and Mary Virginia Shive in Lincoln, Illinois, on May 4, 1940. She married Cengiz Sarikcioglu in May of 1964. They lived together in several places throughout the United States, including Lincoln, Illinois; Flushing Meadows,...

Mary Sidler

Mary Sidler

Aug 2, 2022

Mary Sidler (Homerding), age 78, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Loving wife of the late Dennis Sidler; beloved mother of Patricia (John) Barthel and Dennis (Amy) Sidler, Jr.; dearest daughter of the late Harold and Louise (Rauch) Homerding; fond sister of Lois (late Dean) Hawkins and the late Harold (late Helen) Homerding; cherished...

Ronald  Stanley  Koziel

Ronald Stanley Koziel

Aug 2, 2022

Ronald Stanley Koziel, age 80, a resident of Frankfort, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. Loving husband of Mary Koziel (St. Germain); beloved father of Kathryn (Kevin) Boehm, Brian (Lori) Koziel, Deborah (late Chad) Carder, Sean (Weronika) Koziel and Jonathan (Valari) Koziel; cherished grandfather of Samantha (Kevin) Morton, Kaitlin...