Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Joseph R. Salcik Jr.

Joseph R. Salcik Jr.

February 10, 2022

JOSEPH R. SALCIK, JR. Age 58, of Homer Glen, passed away on Thursday, February 10th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Joseph is survived by his loving family, wife, Yvette Salcik (Andrzejewski), children, Alexandra Salcik, Krystina Salcik, Nadia Salcik, JP Salcik, parents, Joseph & Theresa Salcik Sr. (Mileusinch), siblings, Jeff Salcik, Gail Vitucci, Wendy Andres, Terri Doty, Jennifer...

Jason T. Kentner

Jason T. Kentner

February 9, 2022

JASON T. KENTNER Age 41, of Orland Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 9th, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with his family by his side. Jason is survived by his loving family, the love of his life, Christina Kentner (Mangognia), children, Brandon Kentner, Elijah Kentner, parents, Thomas & Deborah Kentner (Nethaway), siblings, Jennifer Kentner, Thomas (Jodi) Kentner,...

John "Jack" Michael Lucas, Jr.

John "Jack" Michael Lucas, Jr.

February 9, 2022

John "Jack' Lucas, Jr. age 79, a resident of Miller Beach formerly of Oak Forest, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at VA Jesse Brown Hospital. beloved husband of the late Junellen Lucas (Kelly); Loving father of the late John M. Lucas III., Cheryl (Robert) McKee, Sean (Tana) Lucas and Brian Lucas; dearest brother of the late Margaret (Phil)...

Melba Faye Miller

Melba Faye Miller

February 8, 2022

Melba Faye Miller (Bradford), age 85, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Manhattan and Winfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at the Cottages of New Lenox. Loving wife of the late Richard A. Miller; beloved mother of Julie Miller, Pam (Ken) Garland and Richard J. Miller; dearest sister of late Hazel (late Tom) Floyd, late Elzie (late...

Rita C. Morek

Rita C. Morek

February 7, 2022

Rita C. Morek, age 85, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022, at Home in Frankfort Illinois, surrounded by her family. Born August 27, 1936, in Chicago, she was a graduate of St. Casimir High School. Rita worked at Dun & Bradstreet and retired at the age of 50. After retirement Rita worked for the Plainfield Grade School District and was...

Thomas Anthony Samulski

Thomas Anthony Samulski

February 7, 2022

Thomas A. Samulski, age 80, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at Salem Village in Joliet. Tom is survived by his loving children, Thomas J. (Rhonda) Samulski and Kathleen (David) Szymanek; cherished grandchildren, Jacob and Ryan Samulski; Zachary, Alecia, and Luke Szymanek; and his beloved dog Muffin. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Samulski (nee Rodgers)...

Patricia Susan Brown

Patricia Susan Brown

February 6, 2022

Patricia Susan Brown (nee McNamara), age 63, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at home with her family by her side. Patricia is survived by her loving husband Alan Brown; her beloved children, Maggie and Brian Brown; her siblings Ann L. (Bob) Dilling and Mike J. (Debbie) McNamara; and numerous cousins and many friends. She is preceded in death...

Vincent Ranieri

Vincent Ranieri

February 6, 2022

Vincent Ranieri, age 93, a resident of Mokena formerly of Olympia Fields, Chicago Heights and South Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 6, 2022, with his family by his side. Loving husband of Olga (Varallo) Ranieri; beloved father of Art Ranieri, Sheryl (Joe) Feminis and Camille (Greg) Shiple; dearest brother of Nora (late Robert) Mirkov;...

Michael John Mullins

Michael John Mullins

February 6, 2022

Michael John Mullins, age 49 a resident of Chicago, formerly of Hegewisch, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Dearest son of the late John and late Rosemary (Lekich) Mullins; beloved brother of Pamela (David) Panozzo and Rosemary Mullins; loving uncle of Nicholas John Mullins and Vince (Lori) Panozzo; cherished great uncle of Sophie Panozzo. He is also survived by...

George J.  Lange, Jr.

George J. Lange, Jr.

February 5, 2022

George J. Lange Jr., age 78, Vietnam Army Veteran, Retired Chicago Police Officer Beloved husband of 55 years to Linda nee Zur Loving father of Late Joseph Lange, David (Emma) Lange, Mary Lange, Gregory Lange, Amy Lange, and Kevin Lange. Cherished grandfather of Jacob, Alison, and James Lange and Joseph Skorniak Fond son of the Late George J. Lange and...

Jeffrey Carl Lawrence

Jeffrey Carl Lawrence

February 5, 2022

Jeffrey Carl Lawrence, age 42, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 5, 2022. Jeffrey is survived by his loving parents, Carl and Maryann (nee Furmaniak) Lawrence; daughter, Arbella Buchanan; siblings, Pamela (Late Michael) Englert, Patricia Cuthbertson, Kathryn (Michael) Hackney; nieces and nephews, Michael, Laura, Melissa, Michael, Jake and Matthew; great nieces and nephews, Ryland, Dylan, Emma, and Mikey; his Auntie...

Edward J. Pieczynski

Edward J. Pieczynski

February 4, 2022

Edward J. Pieczynski, age 92, passed on Friday, February 4, 2022 at home with his family by his side. Edward is survived by his loving wife Diane (nee Krynicki) Pieczynski; children, Dennis Edward Pieczynski, Denise Marie (Larry Bender) Pieczynski, Edith Ann (Timothy Gerard) Lutz; grandchildren, Kyle Edward Pieczynski, Captain Steven Dennis Pieczynski, 2nd Lieutenant Timothy John Lutz, and Kirsten Marie...

Bill Dyer

Bill Dyer

February 3, 2022

On Wednesday, February 3, 2022 William Matthew Dyer, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 80 in The Villages, Florida. Bill was born in St. Louis, Missouri on April 23, 1941. After attending St. Louis Country Day and Lutheran High he joined the US Army Reserve. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis...

Martha  Luciano Barrera

Martha Luciano Barrera

February 2, 2022

Martha Luciano Barrera, age 55, a resident of Matteson formerly longtime of Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. Loving wife of Hermilo Hernandez; beloved mother of Perla Coral Hernandez and Christopher Hermilo Hernandez; dearest daughter of the late Humberto Luciano and late Maximina B. Bustamante; dear sister of Jovita Luciano, Ernesto Luciano and Jose Lusiano. A memorial visitation...

Eileen A. Coit

Eileen A. Coit

February 2, 2022

Eileen A. Coit (nee O’Malley) Age 77, a 37-year resident of New Lenox, formerly of Oak Forest, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at her home with her family by her side. Eileen was born in Chicago to the late Edward J. and Mary E. (nee Moloney) O’Malley. Beloved wife of the late Robert F. Coit; loving mother...

Don Adams

Don Adams

February 1, 2022

DON ADAMS Age 51, of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Don is survived by his loving family, wife, Leandra Montero, son, Joss Adams, mother, Jenny Southlynn (Viscomi), siblings, Christian Adams, Fane Sexton, Zoe Southlynn-Savage and several nieces and nephews. Don enjoyed watching his son play baseball, playing the guitar, cooking...

Judith "Judy" Martello

Judith "Judy" Martello

February 1, 2022

Judith "Judy" Martello (Taylor), age 72, a resident of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina formerly of Tinley Park, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. Loving wife of the late Bob Martello; dearest daughter of the late Deen and late Marcia (Cummins) Taylor; beloved sister of Deen (Sandi) Taylor and Don (Debbie) Taylor; fond sister-in-law of Rita (Tom) Queeney and...

Patricia Fares-O'Malley, Ph.D

Patricia Fares-O'Malley, Ph.D

January 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

January 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

January 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...