Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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....

Kay O. Johnson

Kay O. Johnson

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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

April 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...