Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Patricia Fares-O'Malley, Ph.D

Patricia Fares-O'Malley, Ph.D

Jan 31, 2022

Patricia Fares- O’Malley, Ph.D age 74, a resident of Wilmington, IL, formerly of Chicago Heights, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 31, 2022, with her family by her side. Loving wife of James H. Kreske of Wilmington, IL; beloved mother of Christine (Lawrence) Martineau of Escondido, CA, John O’ Malley of Manhattan, IL, and Joshua (Angela)...

Jeffery O. Kopp

Jeffery O. Kopp

Jan 27, 2022

JEFFERY O. KOPP Age 61, of Frankfort Illinois, passed away on Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at his home in Frankfort Illinois. Jeffery is survived by his loving family, wife, Michele Morel Kopp, beloved cats, Chloe, Elliot, sister, Florence Coakley and numerous nieces and nephews. Jeffery was preceded in death by his parents, Gilbert & Marilyn Kopp (Deane), siblings, Connie Warren,...

Brian J. Trusty

Brian J. Trusty

Jan 27, 2022

BRIAN J. TRUSTY Age 52, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, January 27th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Brian is survived by his loving family, wife, Linda Trusty (Goodwin), children, Kyle Trusty, Luke Trusty, parents, John & Suzanne Trusty (Walker), siblings, Shawn (Stephanie) Trusty, Kevin Trusty and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Brian was...

Mary  Frances Wagner

Mary Frances Wagner

Jan 26, 2022

Mary Frances Wagner (Kuhnau) Age 85, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Mary is survived by her loving family, husband Arthur Wagner, daughters Ardis Stewart and Audrey (Mark) Luecke, stepson Arthur (Kimberly) Wagner, brother Donald (Karen) Kuhnau, sister Joann (Loren) Reidinger, sister-in-laws Ruth Kuhnau and Charlotte Kuhnau, grandchildren Cole (Gloria) Luecke, Amelia Luecke, Melinda...

Dennis A. Borkowski

Dennis A. Borkowski

Jan 26, 2022

DENNIS A. BORKOWSKI (N9BIA) Age 80, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Dennis is survived by his loving family, wife, Barbara Borkowski (Planis), children, Scott (Pamela) Borkowski, Mary Bily, Michele (Ken) Buksnes, sister, Arlene Bergman, grandchildren, Croix Buksnes, Jenna (fiancée DJ Staska) Borkowski, Megan (Tyler) Millner, Carson Buksnes, Makynna (Collin) Johnson,...

John  F. Miller

John F. Miller

Jan 25, 2022

John Francis Miller, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. John is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Linda (nee Galamback) Miller; children, Kelly (James) Miller, Michael (Laurie) Smith, and Michelle (John) Janus; grandchildren, Brian (Nina) Miller, Luke (Allison) Miller, Kye Smith, Evan Smith, Noah Janus, Adam Janus, and Amber Janus; greatgrandchildren, Isla Miller, Greyson Miller,...

Gertrude Wolowiec

Gertrude Wolowiec

Jan 25, 2022

Gertrude Wolowiec (nee Tropp) 100 of New Lenox, formerly of South Holland and West Pullman, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Franciscan Village in Lemont, IL. Gertrude was born in Chicago to the late Sebastian and Rozalia (nee Grotowski) Tropp. Beloved wife of the late John J. Wolowiec; loving mother of Regina (Gilbert) Draus, Maryann (Michael) Trybula, Lawrence (Karen)...

James E. Drymiller

James E. Drymiller

Jan 25, 2022

James E. Drymiller, age 70 of New Lenox, Illinois passed away on January 25, 2022. Jim was the beloved husband to Marifran A. Drymiller (nee Alessi), and is also survived by his loving family: sons: Mike (Jenn) Drymiller and Joe (Deanna) Drymiller, grandsons: James W. and Dexter Drymiller, siblings: David (Pam) Drymiller, Eileen (late Bill) Williams, Paul (Bev) Drymiller, Mary...

Peter A. Rogers

Peter A. Rogers

Jan 24, 2022

Peter A. Rogers, age 79, a resident of Monee formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022. Loving husband of Kimberly Rogers (Stopka); dearest son-in-law of Ronald Stopka, Brother-in-law Greg Stopka beloved uncle of Bryan and wife Leah and Lindsay Stopka; cherished father of his animals, cats; Stormie Lightnin, Princess Tippie, dogs Annie Blue Eyes and Odin Maximus...

Mary Monica Maurisak

Mary Monica Maurisak

Jan 24, 2022

MARY MONICA MAURISAK (McALLISTER) Age 84, of Mokena, passed away on Monday, January 24th, 2022 at Victorian Village in Homer Glen. Mary is survived by her loving family, children, Gery (Marilia) Maurisak, De (Jeffrey) Schultz, Jackie Pfrommer, grandchilderen, Gery Maurisak Jr, Michael (Kelly) Maurisak, Nicky Maurisak, Amber (Pat) Creek, Amanda (Ryan) Orsen, Matthew (Angela) Schultz, Joey Maurisak, Elizabeth Maurisak, Robbie...

Lorrayne Margaret Robertson

Lorrayne Margaret Robertson

Jan 24, 2022

LORRAYNE MARGARET ROBERTSON (MANOW) Age 94 of Burbank, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving daughters. Lorrayne was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 4, 1927 to Arthur and Anna (Hecht) Manow and graduated from Lindblom High School in 1945. She married Merle Robertson on November 23, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Merle preceded...

Rixon Austin Irvine

Rixon Austin Irvine

Jan 23, 2022

Rixon Austin Irvine, age 86, Born to Rixon and Lorraine (Trunk) Irvine; preceded in death by his first wife Catherine Agnes (Cash) Irvine "Sis"; survived by wife Elsbeth Kurz Irvine; father of Michael (Kathy) Irvine, Karen (Charles) Fritz, Scott (Kathleen) Irvine, Lynn (Robert) Baldwin and Patricia (Stephen) Herda; grandfather of Laura (Scott) Carlson, Christopher Irvine, Stacy Irvine, Katie (Steve) Stempniak,...

Howard Thomas Hickey

Howard Thomas Hickey

Jan 21, 2022

Howard Thomas Hickey, age 83, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on January 21, 2022. Loving husband of the late Sharon Hickey; beloved father of Mark (Patrice) Hickey, Scott (Denise) Hickey and Craig (Laurine) Hickey; dearest brother of the late Ken (Karen) Hickey; cherished grandfather of Ryan (Michelle) Hickey, Collin Hickey, Jillian Hickey, Jaclyn (Jess)...

Patricia  Ann Grannum

Patricia Ann Grannum

Jan 21, 2022

Patricia Ann Grannum, passed away peacefully on her 82nd birthday at home, surrounded by family. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Robert Grannum; son, Robert (Jane) Grannum Jr; grandchildren, Melanie (Greg) Dubs, Amanda (Paul) Losiniecki, and Jason Grannum; greatgrandchildren, Joshua, Alivia, Brodie, Logan, Ellie, Scarlett, Cailin, Alaina, Olivia, and Logan; her son-in-law Daniel Drewry; nieces, Tammi...

Ottavio  Farnese

Ottavio Farnese

Jan 21, 2022

Ottavio Farnese, age 89, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Chicago Heights and Italy, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of Grace Farnese; beloved father of Margie (Larry) Schletz and John (Sheryl) Farnese; dearest brother of Tom Farnese, Frank Farnese, Margherita Vitanza, Benina DiGiorgio and Rosaria Anello; cherished grandfather of Christian...

Rudolph M. Pach Jr.

Rudolph M. Pach Jr.

Jan 19, 2022

Rudolph “Rudy” M. Pach Jr. 83 of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Rudy was born in Chicago, IL to the late Rudolph Sr. and Evelyn (nee Long) Pach. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Richardson) Pach; loving father of Michael (Bernadette) Pach and Michele Pach; cherished grandfather...

Joseph "Pops" Mieszczak

Joseph "Pops" Mieszczak

Jan 18, 2022

Joseph “Pops” Mieszczak, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital. Joseph is survived by his loving wife Connie (nee Mullen); children, Chris (Christine) Mieszczak and Melissa (John) Donegan; and his cherished grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Noah, John, Jake and Skylar. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Angeline (nee Ranadazzo) Mieszczak. Pops...

Barbara K. Malcheff

Barbara K. Malcheff

Jan 18, 2022

Barbara K. Malcheff (Kuhl) 89 of Frankfort formerly of Homewood, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her home. Barbara was born in Chicago to the late Ken and Marion (Johnson) Kuhl. Beloved wife of the late George “Bud” Malcheff; loving mother of Sue (Jerry) Wessel and Julie Malcheff; cherished grandmother of Kaylee Wessel and Ali Wessel; dear sister of...

Theodore  Robert Spreadbury

Theodore Robert Spreadbury

Jan 18, 2022

Theodore (Ted) R. Spreadbury, of Frankfort, Illinois, passed from this earth on January 18, 2022, at the age of 71 after a brief illness. Ted was born on February 25, 1950, to Walter and Mary Spreadbury in Chicago, Illinois. Ted graduated from JFK High School in 1969. He received many technical certificates over the years. He was a professional spitball...

Anna Martello

Anna Martello

Jan 17, 2022

ANNA MARTELLO (SWIERZBINSKA) Age 51, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, January 17th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Anna is survived by her loving family, husband, Dr. Charles Martello, children, Krystyna (Mateusz) Ziedalska, Elizabeth Martello, Caroline Martello, parents, Kazimierz & Janina Swierzbinski (Wlodkowska), siblings, Ewa Donuta (Jan) Bajkowska, Krystyna (Slawomir) Zalesko, Malgorzata Swierzbinska, Adam Swierzbinski,...