Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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...

Mary  Frances Wagner

Mary Frances Wagner

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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

January 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...