Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Juan Carlos Contreras

Juan Carlos Contreras

September 11, 2022

JUAN CARLOS CONTRERAS

Age 31, passed away on Sunday, September 11th, 2022.

Juan is survived by his loving family, wife, Candy Contreras, mother, Bertha Contreras, step-father, Felipe Moreno, daughter, Aleyah Contreras, siblings, Daisy Contreras, Julian Contreras, Felipe Moreno, Isaias (Mackenzie) Moreno, Isabel Moreno and William Moreno.

Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 on...

John G.  Day

John G. Day

September 11, 2022

John G. Day, age 76, passed away at home on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathryn (nee Craven) Day; children, Shannon, Adrian, Peggy, and John Jr.; grandchildren, Brandon, Alexis, Ambree, Andrew, Kaylee, Cabrey, Jonah, and Johnny III; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

John is preceded in death by his parents, William and Eleanor (nee Gravestock)...

James F. Weldon

James F. Weldon

September 10, 2022

James F. Weldon

79, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Jim was born in Chicago, IL to the late Francis P. and Loretta M. (nee Hackett) Weldon. Beloved husband of Beverly (nee Pfeiller) Weldon for 50 years; loving father of Sean Weldon, Eric (Laura) Weldon, and Erin Weldon; cherished grandfather of Cameron,...

Carl L. D'Andrea

Carl L. D'Andrea

September 9, 2022

CARL L. D’ANDREA

Age 87, passed away on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at Clarendale of Mokena.

Carl is survived by his loving family, sons, Douglas D’Andrea, Paul (Judi) D’Andrea, sister, Carol (Ed) Bocchino, grandchildren, Elizabeth D’Andrea, Michael D’Andrea, Sean Bloomfield, Christina (fiancée Colin Uthe) Bloomfield, James (fiancée Hannah Bolt) Bloomfield and Carly D’Andrea.

Carl was preceded in death by his wife, Jacqueline D’Andrea...

Anthony Roshko

Anthony Roshko

September 9, 2022

ANTHONY ROSHKO

Age 88, passed away on Friday, September 9th, 2022 at his home in Mokena.

Anthony is survived by his loving family, wife, Marion Roshko (Kala), children, Anthony L. (Barbara) Roshko, Y. Cheryl (Greg) Busboom, siblings, Ed (Jane) Roshko, Mary Ann Roshko, grandchildren, Timothy Roshko, Jonathan (Raylene) Roshko, Andrew Roshko, Benjamin Roshko, Amanda (Ken) Grantham, Samantha Chevalier, Cody Chevalier, Meghan (Donta)...

Paul D. Welp

Paul D. Welp

September 8, 2022

Paul D. Welp

Age 76, of St. Louis, MO, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Clarendale of Mokena. Paul was born in St. Louis to the late Alvin A. and Roma A. (nee Rinck) Welp. Loving father of Stacy (Eileen) Narcotta-Welp and Adam (Amy) Welp; cherished grandfather of Daniel Welp and Miles Narcotta-Welp; dear brother of the late John Welp;...

Robert A. Scott

Robert A. Scott

September 7, 2022

ROBERT A. SCOTT

Age 60, passed away on Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at his home in New Lenox.

Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Danielle Scott (Lonigro), children, Robert M. Scott, Michelle (fiancée Brendan Ditchman) Scott, mother, Mary Scott (Woods), siblings, Larry Scott and Laura (Marshall) Scott-Crusing.

Robert was preceded in death by his father, Lavern Scott.

Robert owned and operated Scott...

Jacqueline Dunigan

Jacqueline Dunigan

September 6, 2022

Jacqueline Dunigan, age 85, a resident of Lemont formerly of San Francisco, CA, Chicago, Tinley Park, and Monee, passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Lemont Nursing Home in Lemont. Beloved mother of Lori (Ric) Munoz, Linda ( late Wayne “Joey”) Baxter, George (Vicki) Dunigan, Debbie (Dave) Schroer, Joseph (Jeannie) Dunigan and Connie (Andrew) Sleezer; loving grandmother of Jason...

Lorraine M. Dodaro

Lorraine M. Dodaro

September 6, 2022

Lorraine M. Dodaro nee Galloy. Age 93. Longtime Frankfort resident, formerly of Chicago’s Roseland and Kensington Neighborhoods. Graduate of St Catherine of Genoa Catholic Grammar School and Pullman Tech. Worked as a bookkeeper for James R. Angio Accountants in Frankfort. Wife for 69 years of Robert E. Dodaro. Mother of Robert (Maureen), Thomas (Karen Jo), William (Karen Lee) Dodaro, Susan...

Gabriel Brandon Hernandez

Gabriel Brandon Hernandez

September 5, 2022

Gabriel Brandon Hernandez, age 43, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Hammond, IN. passed away suddenly on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox; loving husband of Marie Hernandez (Martinez); beloved father of his baby girl Aurora who was his world; dearest son of Juan and the late Blanca (Mendez) Hernandez; dearest brother of John...

Dorothy Buiter

Dorothy Buiter

September 5, 2022

On Monday, September 5, 2022, Dorothy “Dot” Alice Buiter passed away just two days before her 91st birthday.

Dorothy was born on September 7, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to Herman and Lois Reimann. She met her future husband, Ray Buiter, in elementary school, and she later graduated from Kelly High School in Chicago. Ray and Dorothy were married on November 27,...

Theresa C. Unnerstall

Theresa C. Unnerstall

September 5, 2022

THERESA C. UNNERSTALL

(CHAPEK)

Age 88, passed away on Monday, September 5th, 2022 at her home in Frankfort.

Theresa is survived by her loving family, husband, James Unnerstall, sons, Ronald (Allison) Unnerstall, Alan (Teresa) Unnerstall, sister, Rita (late Jerry) Robertson, grandchildren, Anna Unnerstall, Alex (fiancée Kristin Truesdale) Unnerstall, Nicklas Unnerstall, Samuel Unnerstall and numerous nieces and nephews.

Theresa was preceded in death by her...

Anthony Diorio

Anthony Diorio

September 3, 2022

Anthony DiOrio

On Saturday, September 3, 2022, Anthony J. DiOrio loving husband, father, papa, uncle and dear friend, passed away peacefully and is now with the Lord at age 74. Anthony was born on December 3, 1947, in Chicago. He was the beloved son of Hilda and Carlo DiOrio. He had 1 sibling, John (Karen) DiOrio. He is survived by his...

Dolores "Dee"  Buckner

Dolores "Dee" Buckner

September 3, 2022

Dolores “Dee” Buckner, age 83 a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Frankfort and Chicago, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Loving wife of James “Jim” Buckner, Sr.; beloved mother of Laurie (John) Pasko and James “Jim” (Sabrina) Buckner, Jr.; dearest sister of Vicky Walsh, Elly (late Dick) Twietmeyer...

Gregory M. Zibricky

Gregory M. Zibricky

September 2, 2022

GREGORY M. ZIBRICKY, ICFP

Gregory Zibricky, 58, died suddenly on Sept. 2, 2022. Greg was born on November 19, 1963, in Chicago to his adoring parents, Robert Zibricky & Rozanne Bertucci Zibricky. Greg was married to his "Queen", the late Dr. Dawn Goehl Zibricky on March 19, 1988, until her death on June 8th, 2019. Theirs was a beautiful love story...

Gerald Robert Ridge

Gerald Robert Ridge

August 31, 2022

Gerald Robert Ridge "Bob" of Frankfort Illinois. Passed away peacefully on August 31, 2022, surrounded by his family in love devotion and prayer. Bob is survived by his loving hero of a wife for 59 years Barbara; 4 grateful children: Maureen (Todd) Valliere, Christine Ridge, Robert (Rachel) Ridge and Lauren Ridge Clark along with the apple of his eye 5...

Michael H. Langlois

Michael H. Langlois

August 31, 2022

Michael Langlois, age 56, passed away suddenly due to injuries sustained from an auto mobile accident, on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (nee Swanson) Langlois; step-daughter, Kelli Mathis; mother, Kay (nee Williams) Langlois; siblings, Darrell (Kim) Langlois, Michelle (Michael Podwika) Langlois, and Mathew (Erin Haughton) Langlois; and seven nieces and nephews, and numerous aunts,...

Milorod Miller Ristich

Milorod Miller Ristich

August 30, 2022

Milorod Miller Ristich, 86, of New Lenox, formerly Crete and South Holland, passed away on Aug. 30, 2022. He is survived by his wife and “Honsey” of 56 years, Darlene; daughter, Marla (Demetrius) Dillahunty, of Atlanta, GA; sons: Randall Ristich of New Lenox and Gregory (Amy) Ristich of Frankfort. Grandpa of Nicholas (Carly), Demetrius, Cora, Alison, Lauren, Adam, Kelly, and...

Jolene Chryl Rahm

Jolene Chryl Rahm

August 30, 2022

Jolene Chryl Rahm, age 69, a resident of Shorewood formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. She is survived by her loving family; brother William O. Rahm; sister Karen Ziech; sister and brother-in-law Gloria and Ken Hill; nieces Joanna (David) Pilon, and Amy (Pat) Carroll; nephews Daniel (Dee Dee) Hill and Allen (Luvi) Hill; numerous great nieces,...

Jeffrey P. Price

Jeffrey P. Price

August 30, 2022

Jeffrey P. PriceAge 69, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Jeff was born on an Army Base in Frankfurt, Germany to the late Amit J. and Sarah F. (nee Morgan) Price. Beloved husband and best friend of Debra (nee Brown); incredible father of Chandra (Carl) Dalton, Wendy (Chris) Karger, and A.J....