Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Kay O. Johnson

Kay O. Johnson

Apr 23, 2022

KAY O. JOHNSON (OLSON) Age 76 of Frankfort, Illinois passed away on April 23, 2022 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet surrounded by her family. Kay was born April 9, 1946 in Grafton, North Dakota to parents Kasper and Verna Olson. Kay attended high school in Edinburgh, North Dakota and was part of a graduating class of 21 students....

Joyelle S. Pacyga

Joyelle S. Pacyga

Apr 23, 2022

Joyelle Suzanne Pacyga (nee McAninch) Age 46, of New Lenox, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Joyelle was born in San Anselmo, CA to Ross and Sherrie McAninch. Beloved wife of Kenny Pacyga; loving and devoted mother of Mason Pacyga and Ellie Pacyga; loving daughter of Ross and Sherrie (nee Kirkendall) McAninch;...

Bonnie Jean Hartwig

Bonnie Jean Hartwig

Apr 22, 2022

Bonnie J. Hartwig (nee Hoefferle), age 74, passed away at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields on Friday, April 22, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband Ronald Hartwig; daughters, Christie (John) Juska, Kathy (John) Corrado, and Dana (Keith) Freund; grandchildren, Jessica, Amanda, Johnathan, Cassandra, Jacob, Anthony, Billy, Madison, and Zack; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Robert (Susan) Hoefferle and William (Peg) Hoefferle;...

Mary Ann Laurinaitis

Mary Ann Laurinaitis

Apr 22, 2022

Mary Ann Laurinaitis, age 74. a resident of Mokena formerly of Tinley Park and Chicago, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 22, 2022 with her family by her side. Loving wife of the late Peter Laurinaitis; beloved mother of Michelle (James) Gerard and Jennifer (Jack) Morawski; dearest sister of the late Thomas Klocek and the late Carrie...

Raymond "Ray" Medrano

Raymond "Ray" Medrano

Apr 20, 2022

Raymond "Ray" Medrano, Age 86 of Frankfort formerly of Winchester, TN., and Country Club Hills passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022. Loving husband of the late Lynne Medrano (DeCamp); beloved father of Rebecca Anselmo, Beth Ann (Jack) Pavilonis, Margaret “Peggy” (Patrick) McWilliams, Lori (Timothy) McElmury, Raymond (Chad Stafford) Medrano and the Late Jennifer Medrano; dearest brother of the late...

June Ellen Rodriguez

June Ellen Rodriguez

Apr 19, 2022

June Ellen Rodriguez was called by the Lord on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Colonial Health & Rehab Center in Virginia Beach, VA. She was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Viola Gowdy in 1926. June was a loving wife of 75 years to her husband Jesse, a journey that began with an elopement in 1944. Following...

Arlene Sladek

Arlene Sladek

Apr 17, 2022

Arlene Sladek, age 79, passed away Sunday, April 17th, 2022, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home with her family by her side. Arlene is survived by her husband David Sladek; children, Tracy (James) Latek, Scott (Mary) Sladek, Steven (Alisa) Sladek; grandchildren Michael, Jonathan, Simon, Jesse, Jack, Ethan, Caleb; siblings, Verna Jean (late Richard) Johnson, Kenneth (Carolyn) Watt, and Glenn (Debbie) Watt;...

George S. Marich

George S. Marich

Apr 17, 2022

GEORGE S. MARICH George Samuel Marich, 92, of New Lenox, IL, died on April 17, 2022. George was born in Chicago, IL, on October 23, 1929 to Joseph and Matilda Marich. He served in the Army from July 11, 1951 to June 19, 1953 and was a proud Veteran and long-time member of the American Legion. George was a plumber...

Paul J. Banik

Paul J. Banik

Apr 16, 2022

PAUL J. BANIK Age 81, of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Paul is survived by his loving family, wife, Mary Banik (Isaacs), children, Lisa (Alan) Milla, Yvonne (Bob Lavelle) Banik, granddaughter, Allisa Milla, sibling, TJ Ruttenberg and numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen...

Edward C.  Cantwell

Edward C. Cantwell

Apr 16, 2022

Edward C. Cantwell, age 57 passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022. Edward is survived by his children, Ryan (Elizabeth) Cantwell, Becki (Edward) Cochran; mother, Bette Cantwell; and sister Margaret J. Casey. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Vicki Cantwell; and father, Robert Cantwell. Edward was a big fan of fishing in Reelfoot Lake in Tennessee, the...

Raymond F. Stukel

Raymond F. Stukel

Apr 16, 2022

RAYMOND F. STUKEL Age 96, passed away on Saturday, April 16th, 2022 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Raymond is survived by his loving family, wife, Marilyn Stukel (Meurer), children, Deborah Skrtich, Nancy (Robert) Nork, grandchildren, Bradly (Sara) Skrtich, Kevin (Erin) Skrtich, Katie (Brandon) Newberry, Michael Nork, great grandchildren, Wyatt Skrtich, Karson Skrtich, Jackson Skrtich, Tyler Skrtich, Sean Skrtich, Maxwell...

Nicole Marie Asbell

Nicole Marie Asbell

Apr 15, 2022

Nicole Marie Asbell, age 35, a resident of Country Club Hills formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. Loving daughter of Sharon (Cathy Galas) Fricano and the late Anthony Fricano; beloved sister of Roseanna Logan; dearest grandchild of the late Russell and late Helen Ragsdell; fond niece of Karen (Rick) Fritch, Sheryl Astudillo, numerous other aunts, uncles...

Mary Ann Donovan

Mary Ann Donovan

Apr 15, 2022

Mary Ann Donovan (nee Zeiger), age 96, late of Frankfort, IL, formerly of Oak Lawn, IL, passed away Friday, April 15, 2022. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas Donovan, children Leonard Donovan, Raymond Donovan, Mary Kay Smith and Donna Maddix. Survived by sons, Joseph Donovan, Kevin (Cindy) Donovan, Brian Donovan, Darren (Jennifer) Donovan; daughters, Therese Ann (Barry) Bernier,, Irene...

James "Jim" Patrick Chmielewski

James "Jim" Patrick Chmielewski

Apr 14, 2022

James “Jim” Patrick Chmielewski, 79, of Sauk Village passed away on April 14, 2022 at Franciscan Health in Dyer, IN. He was the husband of the late Beverly H. Chmielewski (2012), Father of the late Kenneth Chmielewski (1995), Edward Chmielewski of Bradley and Todd (Laura) Chmielewski of Bourbonnais. Grandfather of Ashley (Sam) Cash, Andrew Chmielewski and Isabella Chmielewski. Brother of...

Jerry William Vanderhei, Sr.

Jerry William Vanderhei, Sr.

Apr 13, 2022

Jerry William Vanderhei, Sr., age 72, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Tennessee passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 13, 2022. Loving husband of Theresa (Petitti) Vanderhei; beloved father of Eric (Emily) Vanderhei, Jerry Vanderhei, Jr., Nicole (Nick) Costa and Christopher (Ashlee) Vanderhei; dear brother of Ralph Vanderhei, Edward Vanderhei and the late Larry Vanderhei; cherished grandpa of...

John  Stephen Detrick, Sr.

John Stephen Detrick, Sr.

Apr 12, 2022

John Stephen Detrick, Sr. age 80, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Roseland, passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Loving husband of Ida Detrick (Melita); beloved father of John (Roberta) Detrick, Jr. and Matthew (Charity) Detrick; dearest brother of the late Anna Mae "Mazie" Detrick; cherished grandfather of Mary Detrick and the late Anthony Detrick. John...

John Martin Hryn

John Martin Hryn

Apr 12, 2022

John Martin Hryn, Born May 24, 1944 to Michael B. Hryn (deceased) and Elizabeth Reid (deceased). Devoted husband of Carol Hryn (Conley). Loving Father of John Hryn and Brian Hryn, Dear Father In Law of Deana Hryn (Goudie), Brother of Michael P. Hryn (deceased), Mary Patricia Hryn (Deceased) and Paul (Yvonne) Hryn. Much loved Brother In Law of Jack and...

Rickey L. Hargrove

Rickey L. Hargrove

Apr 12, 2022

Rickey L. Hargrove Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Rick was born in Cocoa Beach, FL to Willie M. (nee Thomas) Adams and the late Vernon Hargrove. Father of Jason (Jennifer) Hargrove; grandfather of Jason, Jadon, and Justin Hargrove; great grandfather of Nikolai; brother of Thomas “Randy” Hargrove, the...

Helen Woodcock Edwards

Helen Woodcock Edwards

Apr 11, 2022

Helen W. Edwards, 96, of Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2022. She is survived by her children: Georgie (Jim) Resedean of Mokena, Ron Edwards of Chicago Heights, and Susan (Greg) Wall of Downers Grove. Grandmother of Jamie (Steve) Conner, Jodie (Mitch) Stein, Jim (Amy) Resedean, Jr., John Paul Resedean and Alexander Wall; Great-Grandma of Alexis, Casey, Kiley,...

Dora "Dori" G. De Re

Dora "Dori" G. De Re

Apr 11, 2022

Dora "Dori" G. De Re nee Strazzabosco. Age 92. Fort Meyers Florida resident formerly of Frankfort and Chicago’s Roseland neighborhood. Graduate of Fenger High School. Worked as a Secretary alongside her late husband and family at De Re Tire and Auto. Wife for 61 years of the late Geno De Re. Mother of Gary (Karen) De Re, Carla (Michael) Brosy...