Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

James Joseph Kerrigan

James Joseph Kerrigan

Jul 20, 2021

James J. Kerrigan 71, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Hines VA Hospital surrounded by his family. James was born in Chicago to the late James and Jean (nee Geraci) Kerrigan. Loving father of Jennifer Kerrigan, James (Cindy) Kerrigan, Jessica McShane, Joe Kerrigan, Mike Kerrigan and Ryan Kerrigan; cherished grandfather of Dylan, Taylor, Kian, Jimmy, Jayden,...

Gavin "Guy" Weir

Gavin "Guy" Weir

Jul 17, 2021

GAVIN “GUY” WEIR Age 90, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, July 17th, 2021 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Guy is survived by his loving family, wife, Arlene Weir (Horslev), children, Kimberly (Jim) Dawson, Lynette (Bruce) Smith, Gavin (Michele) Weir, grandchildren, Ketra Dawson, Gavin Dawson, Austin Smith, Alexis (Caleb) Henderson, Dr. Gavin Weir, Dillon Weir and great granddaughter Avery Henderson....

Aldo R. Desandre

Aldo R. Desandre

Jul 17, 2021

ALDO R. DeSANDRE Age 73, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, July 17th, 2021 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet. Aldo is survived by his loving family, wife, Iris DeSandre (Bloomquist), children, Michele (Scot) Keith, Cathy (Robert) Klaff, Anthony (Colleen) Ghelfi, Gregory (Robyn) Ghelfi, Papa to Emily Keith, Megan Keith, Nichole (Eric) Bedolla, Anne Marie Klaff, Samantha Klaff, Joseph...

Roy T. Gesell

Roy T. Gesell

Jul 14, 2021

Roy T. Gesell 83, of New Lenox passed away Wednesday, July 14,2021. Roy was born in Bloomington, IL to the late Leonard G. and Kathryn (nee Feeney) Gesell. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Costabile) Gesell; loving father of Glenn Gesell, Michael Gesell, and Janet (Al Luke) Cassettari; cherished grandfather of Dominic Cassettari; dear brother of the late Leonard (late Rita)...

Patricia Ann Salyers

Patricia Ann Salyers

Jul 13, 2021

Patricia Ann Salyers (nee Popiel) 74, of Frankfort IL, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Patricia was born in Berwyn, IL to the late Stanley and Dorothy Popiel. Loving sister of John (Annette) Popiel and Donna (Peter) Tollios; cherished aunt of Michael Popiel. Patricia was a realtor in the Frankfort area before retirement. Private...

Martha Ruth Szara

Martha Ruth Szara

Jul 13, 2021

Martha Ruth Szara Age 77, of Frankfort formerly longtime of Palos Hills, passed away Tuesday, July 13th, 2021. Martha is survived by her loving family; husband Wayne Szara, Sr.; children Wayne (Colleen) Szara, Jr., Steven (Laura) Szara and Dana (Brett) Christeon; siblings Mike (Rose) Capps, Jan Capps and Jean Case; grandchildren Lauren, Jason, Erin and Riley Szara, Zachary and Nathaniel...

Bernadine M. Proudfoot

Bernadine M. Proudfoot

Jul 12, 2021

BERNADINE M. PROUDFOOT (DITCH) Age 86, of Matteson, passed away Monday, July 12th, 2021at Palos Heights Rehabilitation Center in Crestwood. Bernadine is survived by her loving family, husband, Robert Proudfoot, children, Bobby Proudfoot, Scotty Proudfoot, Thomas Stewart, Charles Stewart, Anette Stewart, Daniel (Ellen) Stewart, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bernadine was preceded in death...

William "Bill" James Markunas

William "Bill" James Markunas

Jul 12, 2021

William “Bill” James Markunas, 71, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2021. He is survived by his loving family, wife of 48 years, Cynthia “Cindy” (nee Schneller) Markunas; son, William “Will” Markunas of Frankfort; daughter, Mariellen Markunas of Downers Grove; granddaughters: Grace and Ava Markunas; brothers: Joseph Markunas of CA and Robert (Kathleen) Markunas of Plainfield. Bill...

Gary K. Schroer

Gary K. Schroer

Jul 12, 2021

GARY K. SCHROER Age 70, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, July 12th, 2021at Journey Care of Barrington Hospice House in Barrington. Gary is survived by his loving family, wife, Judy Schroer (Sands), children, Tricia (Alex) Telez, Carrie (Tim) Jones, siblings, William Schroer, Diane Schroer, grandchildren, Trey Telez, Jordan Telez, Isabella Telez, Junior Telez, Diego Telez, Kirsten Jones and Kylie Jones....

Lawrence V. Keeley

Lawrence V. Keeley

Jul 12, 2021

Lawrence V. Keeley 89, of New Lenox passed away Monday, July 12, 2021at his home surrounded by family. Larry was born in Saratoga Twp, WI to the late Lawrence J. and Vera I. (nee Thorson) Keeley. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Ray); loving father of Suzy (John) Kozar, and Kevin Keeley; cherished grandfather of Amy Loyd, and Ryan Keeley; dear...

Ronald W. Dahlin

Ronald W. Dahlin

Jul 10, 2021

Ronald W. Dahlin, age 76, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Bridgeview, Burbank and Tinley Park, passed away on Saturcday, July 10, 2021. Loving husband of Donna Dahlin (Schroeder); beloved father of Brian (Denise) Dahlin, Tracy (Shane) Schultz and Kelly (Dan) Herlihy; dearest brother of Randy Dahlin, Linda Zeigler, Corrine (Jeff) Hartman and Scott (April) Dahlin; cherished grandfather of Jake,...

Theresa  Elenore  Hellriegel

Theresa Elenore Hellriegel

Jul 10, 2021

Theresa Elenore Hellriegel, age 88, passed away peacefully on July 10th, 2021. Theresa is survived by her loving children, Robert Hellriegel, Daniel Hellriegel, Cathy (Ronald) Boyer, Shirley (Glenn) Sharpe and her daughter-in-law Lisa Hellriegel; her grandchildren, Jacob (Chloe) Hellriegel, Sadie Hellriegel, Dane (Jessica) Hellriegel, Joshua (Amanda) Hellriegel, Jordan (Dana) Hellriegel, Sage (Ryan) Rogers, Nicole (Davrin) Van Wyk, Zachary (Dami) Hellriegel,...

Mary  Catherine Pultz

Mary Catherine Pultz

Jul 10, 2021

MARY (KITTY) CATHERINE (BUCHANAN) PULTZ Age 101, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her home. Late of New Lenox, Illinois. Kitty was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Pultz, her son, H. Lee Pultz, and her grandson, Daniel D. Demski. She is survived by her daughters, Sandra (Donald) Demski, Kathie E. Pultz. and one son, John Todd...

Louis S. Janowski

Louis S. Janowski

Jul 9, 2021

Louis S.. Janowski Age 98, of Frankfort, formerly of Evergreen Park and Radom, passed away Friday, July 9, 2021. Louis is survived by his loving family, daughter Darlene (Randolph Sala) Rayola; daughter- in- law Georgine Janowski; sisters Irene Luchinski and Loretta Pedtke; grandchildren Sam Janowski, Nicholas (Jennifer) Rayola and Vincent (Sarah) Rayola; great granchildren Ryan, Julia, Olivia, Jillian, Remington and...

Nancy  Ann Crot

Nancy Ann Crot

Jul 7, 2021

Nancy A. Crot, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at Saint James Manor in Crete. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Kerry (Ray) Parascando, Kelly Takaki, and Kathryn (Daniel) Schatzman; grandchildren, Stephen, Corinne, David, Callie Rae, Eric, Andrew, Luke, Michael, William, and Paige; eleven great-grandchildren; and her sisters, Dorothy Storkman and Joyce (Terry) Strombeck. She is...

John D. Lange

John D. Lange

Jul 7, 2021

JOHN D. LANGE Age 66, of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 at his home in Mokena. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Ellen Lange (Bazzoni), daughter, Christine Dragoo, siblings, Nancy (Jim) White, Jim (Cathy) Lange, nieces and nephews, Jaime (Chris) Earing, Megan (Rob) Deloy, Katie Lange, Tim (Jennifer) Lange, Mike (Amy) Lange, Jonathan White, great...

Ryan Mitchell  Andrichik

Ryan Mitchell Andrichik

Jul 5, 2021

Services for Ryan will begin with a Visitation on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Kurtz Memorial Chapel in Frankfort, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Frankfort, IL. The visitation will be held from 10am until time of the funeral service at 3:30pm.

George Duncan

George Duncan

Jul 4, 2021

George Duncan Jr. Where are you from? That was George’s signature line to ask anyone and everyone he met. Working at two golf courses in the Arizona valley for 30+ years allowed him to meet people from all walks of life. George passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 4, 2021 at Manteno Veteran’s Home in Manteno, IL at...

James C. Piwowar

James C. Piwowar

Jul 2, 2021

JAMES C. PIWOWAR Age 53, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, July 2nd, 2021in Oregon. James is survived by his loving family, wife, Sarah Piwowar (Haley), daughter, Katelyn Piwowar, mother, Liliane Piwowar (Verger), siblings, Brian Piwowar, Eric Piwowar and several nieces and nephews. James was preceded in death by his father, Ignatius Piwowar. James was employed as a CPA Principal...

Darleen M. Deckelmann

Darleen M. Deckelmann

Jul 1, 2021

Darleen Marie Deckelmann 80, of New Lenox formerly of Frankfort, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 1, 2021. Darleen was born in Chicago to the late Mathias J. and Valada A. (nee Temme) Hoffmeister. Loving mother of the late Daniel Deckelmann, Deborah (Timothy) Howard, Nancy (Ronald) Duda, and Heidi (Richard) Strauss; cherished grandmother of Abigail, Samuel, Hannah, and Adam Howard, Christopher,...