Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Georgiana T.  Wieczorek

Georgiana T. Wieczorek

May 12, 2022

Georgiana T. Wieczorek, age 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2022 with her family by her side. Georgiana was the loving mother and mother-in-law of Mary Kay and Gus Gustafson, David and Ellen Wieczorek; grandmother of, David J. Wieczorek, Miranda Wieczorek, and Michaela Wieczorek; great grandmother of Cole and Jolene Wieczorek; Auntie Dolly is also survived by many...

Julianne  Mccally  Cotton

Julianne Mccally Cotton

May 11, 2022

Julianne McCally Cotton, 93, longtime resident of Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully May 11, 2022. She is survived by her daughters: Melissa (Paul) Velandra of MI, Beth (late Malcom Peters) Cotton of LaGrange Park, Deborah (Kerry) Ingram of Chicago Heights, Sandy (Larry) Pyzik, St. John, IN, Diane (Tim) Novotny of South Holland; grandchildren: Kara (Nathan) Destro, Gregory (Madeleine Goetz) Ingram,...

James D. Koon

James D. Koon

May 8, 2022

JAMES D. KOON Age 83, of Mokena, passed away Sunday, May 8th, 2022 at his home in Mokena. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Marianne Koon (Sherbourne), children, Deborah (John Zambon) Pecsenye, Lisa (David) Monken, sister, Joyce Koon, grandchildren, Michael Hammang, Evon (Becca) Pecsenye, Rheanne Pecsenye, Dakota DeMarco, Lily Koon, great grandchildren, Haley Hammang and Austin Hammang. James...

Barbara Anderson

Barbara Anderson

May 8, 2022

Barbara L (nee Starcevic) Anderson, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8th, 2022 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Barbara is survived by her loving children, Robert (Carla) Anderson, Cheryl (James) Jones, Lawrence (Kathy) Anderson, and Gary (Maricela) Anderson; her sisters, Joyce (Michael) Scultore and Linda Bryant; and many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by...

Lee Ann Gaal

Lee Ann Gaal

May 8, 2022

Lee Ann Gaal (nee Bruno) Age 68, of New Lenox, passed away at her home on Sunday, May 8, 2022, surrounded by family after a 25-year battle with cancer. Lee was born in Chicago to the late Ameletto and Elizabeth (nee Walter) Bruno. Beloved wife of Louis J. Gaal Jr (retired CPD); loving mother of Marie (Leland) Short, Jaclyn (Michael)...

Jay R. Plummer

Jay R. Plummer

May 7, 2022

JAY R. PLUMMER Age 52, of Matteson, passed away Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Jay is survived by his loving family, fiancée, Shari Vancina-Becker, step-children, Jeremy Becker, Christina Becker, mother, Rita Plummer, sister, Joni Plummer and pet uncle to Rigsby. Jay was preceded in death by his father, Richard Plummer. Jay was a longtime...

Diane M. Allen

Diane M. Allen

May 7, 2022

Diane M. Allen, 66, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Blowing Rock, NC, Flossmoor and Lansing IL, passed away May 7, 2022 hours after her mother Margaret “Pearl” Lockeman. Diane is survived by her husband, Dr. Joseph Allen; children: Jennifer Hurtt, Steven (Natalie) Hurtt, Timothy (Erin Doherty) Hurtt, Ryan (Sarah) Hurtt; Dr. Jennifer Allen, Victoria Allen, Esq. and Christopher Allen. Nana...

Margaret "Pearl" Lockeman

Margaret "Pearl" Lockeman

May 7, 2022

Margaret “Pearl” Lockeman, 94, a longtime resident of Lansing, recently of Valparaiso, IN, and of Blowing Rock, NC passed away May 7, 2022 hours before her daughter, Diane M. Allen. She was also preceded by her children Randall (Faith) Lockeman, Fred Jr., (late Carol) Lockeman and her husband, Fred Lockeman, Sr., Pearl is survived by her son-in-law Dr. Joseph Allen;...

Diana J. Deverick

Diana J. Deverick

May 6, 2022

DIANA J. DEVERICK (ZEMAN) Age 75, passed away on Friday, May 6th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Diana is survived by her loving family, husband, Daniel Deverick Sr., children, Daniel (Donna) Deverick Jr., Darlene Gorman, grandchildren, William Deverick, Aubrey Deverick, Heather Gorman and Sam Gorman. Diana was preceded in death by her parents, William & Mary Zeman...

George R. Vanderschoot

George R. Vanderschoot

May 6, 2022

George R. Vanderschoot Retired CPD U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Age 84, of New Lenox formerly of the Beverly area, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 6, 2022, surrounded by his family. George was born in Oak Park, IL to the late Herman and Frances (nee Lumkes) Vanderschoot. He is survived by his loving family, his wife of...

Virginia R. Krokidas

Virginia R. Krokidas

May 3, 2022

Virginia R. "Jenny" Krokidas (nee Smith) Age 87, of Mokena, formerly of Palos Park, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Jenny was born in Chicago, IL to the late Patrick and Kathryn Smith. Beloved wife of the late Perry M. Krokidas Sr; loving mother of Perry Jr. (Lisa McClowry-Krokidas) and Lynne (Michael) Serrato; cherished grandmother of Lesley Serrato-Murphy...

Shirley Carol Fouts

Shirley Carol Fouts

May 2, 2022

Shirley Carol Boswell Fouts (89) went home to heaven in the afternoon of May 2, 2022. Born on April 22, 1933 in Harvey, Illinois Shirley was the third of four daughters born to the Samuel and Mattie Boswell. Her childhood was spent in Harvey where she met her lifelong sweetheart, Eugene (Gene) Fouts. On January 18, 1953 Gene and Shirley...

Sandra Lee Nolan

Sandra Lee Nolan

May 1, 2022

Sandra Lee Nolan, age 83, a resident of Mokena formerly of Oak Lawn, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022. Loving wife of the late Gerald Nolan; beloved mother of Victoria Nolan, Daniel (Rita) Nolan, Elizabeth (Larry) Blouin and David Nolan; dearest sister of Nancy (late Lou) Katula, late Loni Kirsch, late Diane Hitchcock and late Lee Korzencki; cherished grandmother...

James A. Corrado, Jr.

James A. Corrado, Jr.

May 1, 2022

James A. Corrado, Jr. age 79, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort, Chicago Heights and the Roseland area, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022 at the Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of Paula Corrado (Rhomberg); beloved father of Ann Marie (Jim) Jackson, late James A. Corrado, III, Amy Hardin, Anthony (Christine Pajak) Corrado and Mary...

Sharon Ann Ledvina

Sharon Ann Ledvina

May 1, 2022

Sharon Ledvina, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2022 with her family by her side. Sharon is survived by her loving children, Lori (Arthur) Grosse, James (Denise) Ledvina Jr., Kristy (William Chen) Ledvina; grandchildren, Alexis Aguirre, Nicholas Ledvina, and Tyler Ledvina. She is preceded in death by her loving husband James Ledvina Sr. Sharon will always be...

James R. Klutcharch

James R. Klutcharch

May 1, 2022

James R. Klutcharch Age 75, of Mokena, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2022, at his home. Jim was born in Chicago, IL to the late Frank and Ethel (nee Swanson) Klutcharch. Devoted husband of Janice (nee Michalowski); loving father of twin daughters Tracy (Tom) Suntken and Dawn Schwartz; cherished grandfather of Ryan (Courtney) Schwartz, Kelsey Suntken, Taylor Schwartz, and...

Carol A. Diangi

Carol A. Diangi

Apr 29, 2022

Carol A. DiAngi, 81, of Edmond, Oklahoma, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022. Carol was born on January 15, 1941, to the late Frank Giordano and Rose Russo Giordano in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Carol grew up in Chicago Ridge and raised a family in Oak Forest and Palos Park, Illinois. Carol worked at Douglas Dunhill and Jewel Foods. She...

Janet K. Heintz

Janet K. Heintz

Apr 28, 2022

In memory of our loving mother and grandmother Janet K. Heintz, we welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on the Tribute Wall. Memorial Donations can be made in honor of Janet K. Heintz online at http://www.nawsus.org/donations.

Judith "Judy" A. Kucynski

Judith "Judy" A. Kucynski

Apr 27, 2022

Judith "Judy" Ann Kucynski (Kolodziej), age 73 a longtime resident of Frankfort formerly of Harvey, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Loving wife of Raymond Kucynski; beloved mother of Michelle (Darrel) Jennings; dearest sister of Leo (Kathy) Kolodziej, Jr. and Patricia (late Bob) Naszkiewicz; fond sister-in-law of Diane (Jack) Tieman and proud aunt of many nieces and nephews. She...

Judith "Judy" A. Montero

Judith "Judy" A. Montero

Apr 24, 2022

JUDITH “JUDY” A. MONTERO (SAMULOVITCH) Age 78, passed away on Sunday, April 24th, 2022 at Alden Estates in Orland Park, IL. Judy is survived by her loving family, children, Ralph Montero, Leandra Montero, grandchildren, Ralph Montero, Ava Montero, Joss Adams, siblings, Frederick Samulovitch, Carole White, nephews, Jonathan (Sarah) White, Eric (Natalie) White, Richard Samulovitch and numerous great nieces and nephews....