Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Michael H. Cole Sr.

Michael H. Cole Sr.

November 26, 2021

Michael Harvey Cole Sr. arose to the House of our Lord Friday November 26, 2021, age 74. A lifelong and passionate Chicagoan, Michael was born October 7, 1947 and raised in Ashburn. After dutifully serving in the U.S. Army at Fort Polk, Louisiana, Michael served the city he loved as a bus driver for over 25 years with the Chicago...

Angeline  Mary Breitbarth

Angeline Mary Breitbarth

November 26, 2021

Angeline Mary Breitbarth, age 77, of the Lakes of the Four Seasons, Crown Point, IN, formerly of Tinley Park, IL, fell asleep in Christ on Nov. 26, 2021. Angeline “Angie” was born on Feb. 2, 1944, to her late parents, Stanley and Josephine Golec in Chicago, IL at 6324 N. Melvina Ave. Angie leaves behind her husband Bob of 22...

Sean D. Clifford

Sean D. Clifford

November 25, 2021

Sean D. Clifford, age 35, passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Sean is survived by his beloved wife Emily (nee Reilly) Clifford; parents, John and Jeri Clifford; sister Kelsey (Eddie) Shleyner; In-laws, Richard and Cindy Reilly; sister-in-law Erin Reilly; and his nephew Beau. Sean was a wonderful man who loved his family deeply, especially his cherished wife Emily....

Brian A. Dalaly

Brian A. Dalaly

November 25, 2021

Brian A. Dalaly 36 of Frankfort passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 25, 2021 at his home. Brian was born in Palos Heights to Lisa (nee Sparks) and the late David Dalaly. Dear brother of Elizabeth Heltzel, Adam Dalaly, Douglas (Nicole) Sparks, Crystal Sparks, James Sparks, Billy Yarborough III, and Megan Yarborough; loving and devoted grandson of Joan Dalaly; beloved...

Beth L. Nugent

Beth L. Nugent

November 25, 2021

BETH L. NUGENT Age 36, of New Lenox, passed away on Thursday, November 25th, 2021 at her home in New Lenox. Beth is survived by her loving family, mother, Irene Nugent (Paslawski), father, Lawrence Nugent, siblings, Eve (Timothy) Adams, Lee (Caitlin) Nugent, Amanda (Randall) Mills, nieces and nephews, Ava Adams, Gavin Adams, Aubrey Nugent and her loving pets, Piper, Sawyer,...

Barbara J. Creal

Barbara J. Creal

November 24, 2021

Barbara J. Creal passed away peacefully at her home in Olympia Fields on Nov. 24, 2021 after a brief illness, just 2 weeks shy of her 91st birthday. She is survived by her sons: Bill (Kathy) Creal, Tom (Diane) Creal; her grandchildren: Tracy (Neal), Ellen (Will), Theresa (Jeff), Tom (Jaime), Ellen (Will); her great-grandchildren: Caleb, Jack, Max, Amelia and Calvin....

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...