Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Nestor Jasso Perez

Nestor Jasso Perez

January 11, 2023

Nestor Jasso Perez, 85 of Steger went home to the Lord, Jan 11, 2023 and is now reunited with his wife Delia Garcia Perez who preceded him in 2018. Survived by his loving family, children: Corina (Tom) Schelfo of Cedar Lake, IN, Daniel Perez of Chicago Heights, Norma (Joseph) Nakvos of Chicago Heights, Michael (Julie) Perez of Shorewood, Jo Ann...

Loretta Kartch

Loretta Kartch

January 6, 2023

Loretta (nee DeSantis) Kartch, age 74, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023 with her family and friends by her side.

Loretta is survived by her beloved husband Richard of nearly 55 years; daughters, Dina and Nikki; grandson, Tracker; sister, Madeline; and 32 nieces and nephews and several cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Virginia (nee...

Esther Marsiglio

Esther Marsiglio

January 4, 2023

ESTHER MARSIGLIO

(JANISIEWICZ)

Age 99, formerly of Chicago, Crete and Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, January 4th, 2023 at Plymouth Place in LaGrange.

Esther is survived by her loving family, children, Ronald (Marsha) Marsiglio, Lynn (Mark) Yanke, Linda (Michael) Brncick, sister, Irene Koury, grandchildren, Mark (Cindi) Marsiglio, Lisa (Jason) Leake, Neil (Lyndal) Yanke, Adam (Rupel) Yanke, Greg Brncick, Alison (Mark) Riegel, great grandchildren,...

Benjamin J Alvarado

Benjamin J Alvarado

January 3, 2023

Benjamin J. Alvarado

Age 25 a lifelong resident of New Lenox passed away on Wednesday, January 3rd 2023.

Ben is survived by his loving family, parents Linda Alvarado (Edwards), Abel (Tiwana) Alvarado, siblings Nicholas (Mariah) Alvarado, Christina Alvarado, aunts Cindy (Barry) Underwood, Ruth (Dennis) Shutty, and several other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Ben was preceded in death by his grandparents Kenneth Edwards, Laura...

Ron Hnetkovsky

Ron Hnetkovsky

January 3, 2023

Ron Hnetkovsky, age 78, a resident of Channahon, formerly of Elwood and Wilton Center, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, January 3, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Loving husband of Barbara Hnetkovsky (Becker); beloved daughters Deanna Hnetkovsky, Donna (Chester) Naleway; brother of Willam (Janet) Hnetkovsky; cherished grandfather of Alex Hauschild, Ariana...

Donald K. Heller Sr.

Donald K. Heller Sr.

January 3, 2023

DONALD K. HELLER SR.

Age 93, of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, January 3rd, 2023 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park.

Donald is survived by his loving family, children, Keith (Maxine) Heller Jr., Kevin (Laura) Heller, Beth (Bill) Crittendon, step-children, Debbie Deems, Rob Goffin, grandchildren, Nathan Heller, Zack Heller, Delaney Heller, Allyson (fiancée Alec Lester) Heller, Hannah Heller, Jacob Heller, Kayla...

Annie Triumph

Annie Triumph

December 30, 2022

ANNIE TRIUMPH

Age 51, of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, December 30th, 2022 at her home in Frankfort.

Annie is survived by her loving family, mother, Sylvia Triumph (Neuens), sister, Jennifer Triumph, cousins, Frank Badalli, Tracy Triumph and very best friend Joan Kustwin.

Annie was preceded in death by her father, Robert Triumph.

Annie was a former member of Prestwick Country Club swim team;...

Lola Coleman

Lola Coleman

December 29, 2022

Lola Coleman (née Lane), of Frankfort, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Thursday, December 29, 2022, after a courageous cancer battle. A lifelong resident of Frankfort, IL, Lola was born on June 5, 1946 and graduated in 1964 from Lincoln Way High School. One of seven children, she was a beloved daughter of Bettie and the late Walter...

Bruce P. Renken

Bruce P. Renken

December 29, 2022

Bruce P. Renken, age 67, a resident of Mokena formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Thursday, December 29th, 2022 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of Ellen Renken (Kluth); beloved father of Brian (Charmaine) Renken and Heather (Ron) O’Neal; dearest brother of James (Denise) Renken, Ronald (Joan) Renken, Kevin (Amy) Renken and Gary (Sharon) Renken; cherished grandfather...

James R. Posthumus

James R. Posthumus

December 29, 2022

James Posthumus, age 60, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 29, 2022 with his family by his side.

James is survived by his beloved wife Kathy (nee Payne) Posthumus; mother Elaine Martino; siblings, John (Susan) Posthumus, Kathy (Nick) Laphen; grandchildren Aryssa and Autumn; daughter-in-law Ashley Posthumus; mother-in-law, Sally Kutchinski; sister-in-laws, Brenda Payne, and Dawn (Dan) Wheatley; and brother-in-law Wally...

Gina Marie Koyer

Gina Marie Koyer

December 29, 2022

Gina Marie Koyer age 55 of Naples, FL, formerly of Villa Park, IL was called home on Thursday, December 29, 2022. Gina passed away peacefully in her sleep in the home she loved dearly. Gina was born in Elmhurst, IL on January 10, 1967, to Mitchell and the late RoseAnn Koyer. She lived most of her life in Villa Park,...

Robert C. Fredrickson

Robert C. Fredrickson

December 28, 2022

Robert C Fredrickson, age 78, a resident of Manteno, formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Loving husband of Carolyn Fredrickson (Cook); beloved father of Robert D. Fredrickson, James E. (Angela) Fredrickson and Jeffrey D. (Brittany) Fredrickson; cherished grandfather of Lizzie, Cali, Logan, Madison and Brayden. He was preceded...

Barbara J. Soth

Barbara J. Soth

December 28, 2022

Barbara J. Soth (nee Noone)

Age 73, of Orland Park, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Barb was born in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas and Augusta (nee Panzarella) Noone. Beloved wife of Rick Soth; loving mother of Amy (Mark) Burnam, and Joshua (Michelle) Soth; cherished grandmother of Paige Soth, Justin Bafia, and...

Roberta L.  Amadio

Roberta L. Amadio

December 27, 2022

Roberta L. Amadio (nee Haskell), 85 of Peotone, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away suddenly, Dec. 27, 2022 in Largo, FL. Beloved wife of the late Richard Amadio, Sr., cherished mother of Richard, Jr. (Charlotte) Amadio of Chicago Heights and Renee (David) Klimala of Lansing; fond grandmother of Joseph (Laura) Amadio, Anthony (Lelia) Amadio, Nicholas (Candice) Amadio; Ben Klimala, and Jenna...

Sandra Ann Kreger

Sandra Ann Kreger

December 26, 2022

Sandra Ann (nee Barowsky) Kreger, age 61, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Palos Community Hospital.

Sandra is survived by her beloved husband, John Kreger; siblings, Dave (Joleen) Barowsky, Diane (late Brian) Hilty, Steve (Regina) Barowsky, Mark (Ann) Barowsky; and numerous nieces, and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents Wilfred and Joanne Barowsky.

Sandra will always be remembered...

Bernadette M. Hinton

Bernadette M. Hinton

December 26, 2022

Bernadette Mary Hinton

Age 94, of Joliet, IL passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at Salem Village in Joliet, IL. Bernie was born in Ladd, IL to the late John and Josephine (King) Hinton. Dear sister of the late John (Cathy) Hinton, and the late Emil E.J. (Julia) Hinton, and Albert Hinton; loved aunt of several nieces and nephews; also survived...

Phillip Robert Giannino

Phillip Robert Giannino

December 25, 2022

Phillip Robert Giannino, age 77, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Richton Park and Wyoming, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving father of Tony (Heather) Giannino, Ross (Jessica) Giannino, Tara Giannino and Brandon (Laura) Giannino; beloved brother of Gary (Judy) Giannino and Carl Workman; cherished grandfather of Sophia, Tony, Gavin, Addison,...

Robert J. Strandberg

Robert J. Strandberg

December 24, 2022

ROBERT J. STRANDBERG

Age 69, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, December 24th, 2022 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Robert is survived by his loving family, daughter, Becky (Miles) Brown, granddaughters, Delanie Brown, Shealyn Brown, siblings, Dory (Chuck) Grosche, Shirley Strandberg and Peggy (Gary) Grizzle.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice & Marie Strandberg (Berkley).

Robert, an electrician by trade...

Jack Miller

Jack Miller

December 22, 2022

Jack Miller, age 79 a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Manhattan and Joliet, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 22, 2022, at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. He is survived by his loving family, his beloved wife of 56 years Carol Miller (Lewis); dearest children Jeffrey Miller and Lori (Gregory) Dumroese; cherished grandchildren Wyatt Dumroese, Cole...

Nedra A. Eller

Nedra A. Eller

December 20, 2022

Nedra Ann Eller (nee Sheffler)

Age 91, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. She was a beloved resident of New Lenox for the past 65 years. For more than 20 of those years, Nedra served, and became a friend to, so many of the customers of New Lenox State Bank. She was a long-time member of the New Lenox United...