Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

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,...

Frank Wolverton Denman

Frank Wolverton Denman

Jun 28, 2021

Frank Wolverton Denman, 80, of Matteson, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2021. He is survived by his best friend and beloved wife of sixty years, Beverly J. Denman nee Scharnhorst. Devoted father to daughters: Kimberly (Mark) Stecher of West Peoria and Lisa (Mike) Higgins of Downers Grove. Grandfather to Tim Stecher, Kelly (Craig) Collinson, Matt, Kyle, Audrey Higgins. Brother...

Kimberly Marie Skowronski

Kimberly Marie Skowronski

Jun 28, 2021

Kimberly Marie Skowronski 61, of Shorewood passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 surrounded by family. Kim was born in Chicago, IL to Clifford and Loreen (nee Larson) Skowronski. Loving mother of Steve (Autumn) Bogdan; cherished grandmother of Caden and Logan Bogdan; dear sister of Pamela (late Frank) Olbrot and June Skowronski in infancy; loved aunt of Frank (Jamie) Olbrot, Brian...

Margaret Francis Buttice

Margaret Francis Buttice

Jun 26, 2021

MARGARET FRANCIS BUTTICE (JUREK) Margaret Francis Jurek Buttice, 94, of Richton Park, Illinois passed away peacefully on June 26, 2021. She was born on December 26, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the eldest of eight children. She moved to Chicago’s West Pullman/Roseland area in 1942. There Marge met the love of her life Vincent Buttice, and they were married in 1946....

James  Edwards  Harbin

James Edwards Harbin

Jun 25, 2021

James Edward Harbin Sr, age 79, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. James is survived by his children, Karen R. (Annemarie Martin) Harbin, Amy (Gary) Harbin-Holman, Sandy (Michael) Lucas- Krull, Jane Woods, and Kim (Orlando) Parra; grandchildren, Jesse Holman, Mason Holman, Cody Harbin, Megan Harbin, Jonathan Lucas, Steven Lucas, and numerous others; daughter-in-law Valarie Harbin;...

Nicholas J. Kavouris

Nicholas J. Kavouris

Jun 24, 2021

NICHOLAS J. KAVOURIS Age 80, of Frankfort, passed away Thursday, June 24th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Nicholas is survived by his loving family, wife, Joan Kavouris (Bovis), children, John Kavouris, Nicole (Michael Galderio) Kavouris, grandchildren, Nicholas Kavouris, Alayna Kavouris, Mia Kavouris, siblings, Anthony (Katherine) Kavouris, John (Tina) Kasidonis, Gloria (Ray) Wohl, Vickie Kasidonis, Steven Kasidonis and several nieces...

Raymond M. Loar

Raymond M. Loar

Jun 22, 2021

Raymond Milton Loar, passed away June 22, 2021 at The Cottages of New Lenox Assisted Living Home after a long battle with cancer. He was 81. He was born in Alsip, IL on September 7, 1939. He is preceded in death by parents Oliver and Charlotte (nee Crafts) Loar; brother Oliver Loar; sisters, Phyllis Albrecht, Marjorie Tring, Dorothy Manning, and...

Michelle Fay Fischer

Michelle Fay Fischer

Jun 21, 2021

Michelle Fay Fischer, age 60, of Frankfort Adored mother of Nicholas, Christina, Mallory and Madelynn. Proud Gi Gi of Tristan and Whitney. Beloved daughter of Ruth (nee Burandt) Fiance of Paul Guthrie. Visitation Monday 4-8 pm at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 65 Old Frankfort Way, Franfort, IL 60423. #815-806-2225 Interment Private.

Joel Goler

Joel Goler

Jun 20, 2021

Joel Goler, age 74, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Flossmoor, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021. Loving husband of Patricia Goler (Fleming) and the late Kathy Goler; beloved father of Darcilyn Goler Fraccaro, Heather Goler Gowdy, Alisa Goler and Brendan (Allison) Goler; dearest brother of Kay (Ellis) Goler Levin and Marilyn (Warren Posternack); cherished grandfather of Hannah and...

Cynthia A.  Miller

Cynthia A. Miller

Jun 19, 2021

Cynthia A. Miller (Virostek), age 85, a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Victorian Village in Homer Glen. Loving wife of Earl A. Miller; beloved mother of Earl M. (Cheri) Miller, Nadine Gingerich, Andrea Swanson, and Claudia Vilillo; dearest sister of the late Theodore (Mary Ann) Virostek, the late Bernice Scorba and the late...

Martin C. Heemstra

Martin C. Heemstra

Jun 19, 2021

MARTIN C. HEEMSTRA Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, June 19th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. Marty is survived by his loving family, children, Dean Heemstra, Deanna (Tom) Quenzel, Christopher (Lisa) Heemstra, LauraAnn (Kris Johnson) Krolak-Johnson, stepson, Michael (Karyn) DiNovo, brother, Bernie (Carol) Heemstra, grandchildren, Isabella Heemstra, Caleb Hack, Vincent DiNovo, Cecilia DiNovo, Courtney (David)...

Anthony  M Citro

Anthony M Citro

Jun 19, 2021

Anthony M. Citro, 56, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. Anthony was an artist and music lover. Tony loved and played rugby and treasured time spent with family during annual trips to Disney World. He was a prankster, and he was not afraid of anything. Tony very much enjoyed making people laugh. Family was the most important thing...

Edward Allen Hoffman

Edward Allen Hoffman

Jun 17, 2021

Hoffman, Edward Allen, 52 of Oak Forest, passed away on June 17, 2021 after suffering from heart failure. He is survived by his loving daughter Margaret “Maggie” Hoffman, sister Barbara Hoffman, dear friends Julie and Joseph Banser. He was preceded in death by his sister Suzanne Hoffman, brother, Todd Hoffman and parents Joanne and Edward Hoffman. Ed was born in...

Mary F. Salerno

Mary F. Salerno

Jun 16, 2021

MARY F. SALERNO (DiNOVO) Age 66, of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Martin Heemstra, son, Michael (Karyn) DiNovo, grandchildren, Vincent DiNovo, Cecilia DiNovo, brother, Joseph (Dawn) DiNovo, step children, Deanna (Thomas) Quenzel, Dean Heemstra, Christopher Heemstra and numerous cousins. Mary was...

Paul Philip Rizzuto

Paul Philip Rizzuto

Jun 16, 2021

Paul Philip .Rizzuto, age 38, a resident of Nashville, TN formerly of Chicago, passed away on June 16, 2021. Loving son of Carla (Tim) O' Sullivan and Andrew Rizzuto, Sr.; dearest brother of Andrew Rizzuto, Jr.; beloved aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. A memorial visitation will be held at Kurtz Memorial Chapel 65 Old Frankfort Way Frankfort IL 60423...

Stanley Louis Luttrell

Stanley Louis Luttrell

Jun 14, 2021

Stanley Louis Luttrell, 76, of Crete, formerly Chicago Heights, passed away June 14, 2021 after battling Leukemia. Beloved husband of Billie Luttrell (nee Thompson), devoted father of David (Rose) Luttrell of St. John, IN, Jeremy Purdy of Crete, Ryan (Lisa) Purdy of Beecher, cherished grandfather of Olivia Luttrell and Emery Purdy. Stan was also survived by several brothers and sisters,...

Jeramy H. Vandermay

Jeramy H. Vandermay

Jun 14, 2021

Jeramy H. Vandermay 32, of University Park, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 14, 2021. Jeramy was born in Palos Heights, IL to the late Peter and Sherry (nee Kowalski) Vandermay. Loving husband of Cortney; devoted and cherished father of Caetlyn and Alexa Vandermay, and Christopher and Tyler Kennedy; dear brother of the late Matthew Vandermay, Linda (Mike) Baillie, Peter...

Paul  Kennedy

Paul Kennedy

Jun 11, 2021

Paul Kennedy, age 55, passed away on June 11th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Paul is survived by his loving wife Donna; children Paige and Ryan; siblings Julie, Nancy, and Karoline; and his mother-in-law Judy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dolores and Robert Kennedy. Paul will always be remembered for his fun-loving spirit. He...

Helen M. Janowski

Helen M. Janowski

Jun 11, 2021

Helen M. Janowski (Majewski) Age 97, of Frankfort, formerly of Evergreen Park, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Helen is survived by her loving family, husband, Louis Janowski, daughter Darlene (Randolph Sala) Rayola; daughter- in- law Georgine Janowski; sister Alvina Urbanowski; grandchildren Sam Janowski, Nicholas (Jennifer) Rayola and Vincent (Sarah) Rayola; great granchildren...

Thomas John  Abbott

Thomas John Abbott

Jun 8, 2021

Thomas John Abbott, age 72, a resident of Frankfort formerly longtime of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Loving husband of the late Susan Abbott (Daly); beloved father of Jennifer (Kenneth Bell) Abbott, Anne (William Kolinski) Abbott and Thomas Abbott; dearest brother of Elizabeth (Mike) Starr; cherished grandfather of Olivia Bell, Teagan Bell, Adeline Bell, Benjamin Kolinski and...