Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Robert L.  Schuld Sr.

Robert L. Schuld Sr.

November 24, 2021

Robert L. Schuld Sr., age 96, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Manor Care in Palos Park with his family by his side. Robert is survived by his eight sons, Robert (Barbara and the late Lynn) Jr., William (Barbara), Michael (Carol), Thomas (Teri), James (Donna), Patrick (Karyn), Daniel (Therese), and John (Karen); his grandchildren, Michael, Ashley, Jeanne, Julie,...

Donald John Plutz

Donald John Plutz

November 24, 2021

Donald John Plutz, age 75, of New Lenox, IL, passed away at his home on November 24, 2021. Donald was born on September 7, 1946 in Chicago to the late Russell and Lucille (nee Hachmann) Plutz. Donald is survived by the love of his life, his "groove", Sandra (nee Bragalone) Plutz, married 52 years. Loving father of Tony (Annie) and...

Steve A. Mcginn

Steve A. Mcginn

November 21, 2021

STEVE A. McGINN Age 59, of Frankfort, passed away very unexpectedly on Sunday, November 21st, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Steve is survived by his loving family, wife, Denise McGinn, father, Michael McGinn, children, John McGinn, Ben McGinn, Kelly McGinn, siblings, Kendra (Bill Weidmann) Franklin, Debbie Abrams, Tom (Andrea) McGinn, nieces and nephews, Connor Abrams, Kaitlyn McGinn,...

Jean M. Cook

Jean M. Cook

November 21, 2021

Jean Marie Cook (nee Svoboda) 84 of Mokena passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Jean was born in Chicago to the late Arthur and Marcella (nee McGowan) Svoboda. Beloved wife of James R. Cook; loving mother of Michael (Barbara) Cook, Thomas Cook, Mary Ann (Ken) Murphy, Pam (Frank) Schibli, and Dan (Diane) Cook; cherished...

Francine B. Razny

Francine B. Razny

November 21, 2021

Francine Razny (nee Tardy), age 59, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Francine is survived by her loving husband Mark Razny; her daughters Carly and Kelli Razny; siblings, Marcella (Neil) Young, Reed Tardy, Leslie (Barb) Tardy, Alex Tardy, Bruce Tardy, Lewis (Becky) Tardy, Aaron (Renee) Tardy, and Kathleen (Lloyd) Brooks; and a...

James A. Kannberg

James A. Kannberg

November 21, 2021

James A. Kannberg, age 69 a resident of Matteson, passed away on Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Franciscan Health Medical Center, Olympia Fields. Loving husband of Gayle Kannberg (Harvey); beloved father of Jennifer (Brian) Rees; cherished grandfather of Evan Rees; dearest son of Elsie (Hunt) Kannberg and the late Leonard Kannberg; fond brother of the late Robert Kannberg; dear uncle...

Robert G. Bristow

Robert G. Bristow

November 19, 2021

ROBERT G. BRISTOW Age 68, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, November 19th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Robert is survived by his loving family, wife, Marilyn Bristow (Anderson), children, Amanda Couch, Laura (Paul) Ramsay, Gavin (Roxanne) Bristow, brother in-law, Dennis Kraft, grandchildren, Abigail Ramsay, Elizabeth Couch and Kayla Ramsay. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Gavin...

Marilyn "Lynn" T. Ulreich

Marilyn "Lynn" T. Ulreich

November 18, 2021

MARILYN “LYNN” T. ULREICH (KELLY) Of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, November 18th, 2021 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Lynn is survived by her loving family, husband, John Ulreich, children, Frank (Meg) Shaw, Debra Shaw, brother, Charles (Bonnie) Kelly, grandchildren, Stephanie (Kevin) Smith, Sarah (Zack) Shaftal, Daniel Shaw. Quinn Shaw, great grandchildren, Ruby Smith, Charlie Smith and Jude Shaftal....

Frederick Buhler

Frederick Buhler

November 17, 2021

Frederick Buhler, 74, of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, went to his heavenly home on November 17, 2021. Frederick was a member of Union Local 9 and worked for the City of Chicago. Frederick was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Frankfort, he was an avid card player especially Pinochle. A diehard fan of the Chicago Cubs and...

Rita L. Tinker

Rita L. Tinker

November 16, 2021

Rita Tinker, 67, died just after 1p.m. Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her home in Lockport IL. Mrs. Tinker was born May 11, 1954, in East St. Louis IL, the daughter of Edward and Joyce Reuscher. She married Steven Tinker on October 1, 1972, in Vandalia IL. She was a homemaker. A business school graduate who worked as a teachers...

Michael  L.  Ross

Michael L. Ross

November 15, 2021

Michael L. Ross, age 97, passed away peacefully at home on November 15, 2021. Michael Ross is survived by his loving daughters Rachel Ross, Leanne Damiani, and Cynthia Bennett; sons, Rodney (Christine) Ross, and Michael (Mari Lynn) Ross; grandchildren, Rodney Ross, Debrah (Michael) Bellanti, Michael (Erica) Ross, Kaylee Ross, Elizabeth Bennett, and Gabriel Ross; his two great-grandchildren, Nora and Emily...

Sally V. Kaminski

Sally V. Kaminski

November 14, 2021

SALLY V. KAMINSKI (NORKUS) Age 76, of Mokena, passed away on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at her home in Mokena. Sally is survived by her loving family, husband, Charles Kaminski, children, Joseph (Carol) Kaminski, Daniel (Jane) Kaminski, James Kaminski, Tina (Jack) Landrey, siblings, Anthony (Ann) Norkus, Thomas (Mary) Engebretsen, grandchildren, Jill Belobraydic, Eric Kaminski, Jake Kaminski, Justin Kaminski, Jesse Kaminski,...

Kenneth W. Almond

Kenneth W. Almond

November 14, 2021

KENNETH W. ALMOND Age 82, of Crest Hill, passed away on Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Ken is survived by his loving family, wife, Carol Almond (Mushro), daughters, Kim Hopkins, Pam (Glenn) Foremento, grandchildren, Karli (Nick) Eggert, Jacob Hopkins, Kenny Formento, Wesley Formento, Brianna (David) Dawson, great grandchildren, Cooper Eggert, Easton Eggert, William Dawson....

Esther M.  Coulter

Esther M. Coulter

November 14, 2021

Born in Walnut Grove, AR on August 23, 1926, Esther M. Coulter (née Talley) passed away November 14, 2021. She was 95 years old. In the final months of her life, she said she wanted to be remembered as an ordinary person who had an extraordinary life filled with love and an upbeat personality to take one day at a...

Michael Paul Munoz

Michael Paul Munoz

November 12, 2021

Michael Paul Munoz April 11, 1970 - November 12, 2021 VISITATION: Visiting for Michael will be held Friday November 19, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort Illinois 60423. FUNERAL: Friends and family are asked to meet Saturday morning directly at St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W 2nd Avenue New Lenox Illinois...

George  William Boyle

George William Boyle

November 12, 2021

George William Boyle, aged 88, lately of Mokena and longtime Oak Forest resident, passed away on November 12, 2021, at Clarendale of Mokena. George is survived by his loving family, wife of 62 years, Virginia Boyle; children David (Anna) Boyle, Jennifer (Michael) Warner; grandchildren, Eric Boyle, Maxwell Boyle, Samantha Boyle, Madison Boyle, and nieces and nephews. George was preceded by...

Edwin “Papa” Malkusak

Edwin “Papa” Malkusak

November 12, 2021

Edwin “Papa” Malkusak 1941 - 2021 Edwin Charles Malkusak passed away peacefully in the late afternoon hours of Friday, November 12, 2021, while surrounded by his beloved children. Born October 19, 1941, in Chicago, IL, Ed was the only child born to Charles and Mary Malkusak. He was preceded in death by his adored wife Isabel “Izzy” and is survived...

Bonnie Mae Ulstad

Bonnie Mae Ulstad

November 12, 2021

Bonnie Mae Ulstad., age 63, longtime resident of New Lenox formerly of University Park, passed away at her home on Friday, November 12, 2021. Bonnie is survived by her loving family; husband David Ulstad; Kristin (Phil) Burnier and Karin (Jacob) Mentzer; grandchildren Irene, Rayna and Holden Burnier and Jackson and Raegan Mentzer; brother James Pettigrew; sisters Pam (Dan) Whorwell, Laura...

Dorothy A. Ellis

Dorothy A. Ellis

November 11, 2021

DOROTHY A. ELLIS (FEENEY) Dorothy A. Ellis (Feeney), loving wife of the late Charles Ellis, daughter of the late James & Dorothy Feeney (Freund), loving sister of the late Jean (Clarence) Kranich (Feeney). Aunt of the late Daniel (Julie) Woods and niece Laurene Labriola (Woods), great niece Nicole Labriola and Kayla Woods, great nephews, Eddie Woods, Henry Woods, late brothers...

Edward A. Czerwinski

Edward A. Czerwinski

November 10, 2021

Edward A. Czerwinski 76 of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at his home. Edward was born in Chicago, IL to the late Albert and Irene Czerwinski. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Sherwood) Czerwinski; loving father of Kerry (Matt) Carey, Steven (Kimberly) Czerwinski, and Jon Czerwinski; cherished Dziadzia of Ben and Katie Carey, Sloane Czerwinski, Amelia...