Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

John C. Groeneveld Jr.

John C. Groeneveld Jr.

Jun 8, 2021

John C. Groeneveld Jr. 77, of New Lenox passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his home. John was born in Harvey, IL to the late Elizabeth (nee Hipp) Groeneveld Cowen and the late John C. Groeneveld Sr. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Fell); loving father of Kim (Brian) Smith and Janis (John) Bautz; cherished grandfather of Kourtney...

Ronald A. Riedel

Ronald A. Riedel

Jun 7, 2021

RONALD A. RIEDEL Age 59, of Lockport, passed away on Monday, June 7th, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove. Ronald is survived by his loving family, wife, Susan Riedel (Davis), children, Daniel Patrick Riedel, Angeline Lenore Riedel, mother, Judith Riedel (Jendras) siblings, George (Laura) Riedel, Judy Riedel, sisters in law, Darlene Riedel, Debbie Riedel and many nieces and...

Margaret E. Delaughter

Margaret E. Delaughter

Jun 6, 2021

Margaret E. DeLaughter (nee Marshall), age 88, passed away peacefully on June 6th, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. Margaret is survived by her loving children Margaret Norman and Mary (Steven) Thompson; Grandchildren, Cheryl Lynn (Josh) Norman Miller, Christine (Jimmie) Murray and Michelle (Jim) Wolfe; and her dear great grandchildren, William, Veronica, Brooke, Abigail, and Carson. She is preceded in death...

Alma Jean Cagwin

Alma Jean Cagwin

Jun 4, 2021

Alma Jean Cagwin (nee Berglund) 89, of Ashkum, IL formerly of Homer Twp. passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Alden Courts of Shorewood, IL. She was born in Joliet, on October 13, 1931, to Charles Henry “Hank” and Alma (nee Thor) Berglund. Loving aunt of Dwight (late Debra) Berglund, Susan (Andres) Silva, Greg (Sue) Berglund, Laurel (Mike)...

Donald R. Heisner

Donald R. Heisner

Jun 4, 2021

DONALD RAY HEISNER Donald Ray Heisner, the “Buck Master”, 48 of L’Erable, IL passed away suddenly Friday, June 4, 2021. Father of Ryan, Michael, Allison, Nathan and Lacey. Cherished son of Maria Heisner of Frankfort, IL, and the late Clarence Heisner. Dearest brother of Ronald, Lisa (Bob), Robert (Kristin), James (Amy), Brian (Michele), Mary (Steve) and Patricia (Bob). Loving uncle...

Lottie A. Kloska

Lottie A. Kloska

Jun 4, 2021

Lottie Kloska (Krawczyk) Age 92, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J. Kloska; loving mother of Karol Mitcheff-Neybert and Kenneth (Shelley) Kloska; cherished grandmother of Joshua (Carrie), Kory (Corrine), Gabriel, Charlotte, Nathan, and Noah; great-grandmother of Jackie and Alex; sister of the late Casey Krawcyk,...

William  J. Convey

William J. Convey

Jun 3, 2021

WILLIAM J. CONVEY Age 86, a resident of The Cottages of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2021 at the Mother Theresa Home in Lemont. William is survived by his loving family, children, Ranelle (Paul) Berkshire, Lauren (Jack) Recinto, former wife, Jeanette Convey (Taksas), grandchildren, John Paul Berkshire, Ava Berkshire, Evan Recinto and Vera Recinto. William was preceded...

Bernadette J. Mckeown

Bernadette J. Mckeown

Jun 3, 2021

Bernadette J. McKeown (Hayes), age 85, a longtime resident of Palos Heights, formerly of Chicago, passed away at her home surrounded by her four daughters on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Arthur L. McKeown, Jr.; Loving mother of Kitty White, Molly (Mike) Leone, Marijo (Bob) Dubin, Cara (Joe) Welsh; cherished grandmother of Maddie, Mikey, Samantha, Zoe,...

Bessie Cap

Bessie Cap

Jun 3, 2021

Bessie Bell Cap of Crystal Springs, MS, age 66, passed away unexpectedly while visiting her children in Illinois, on June 3,2021. She is survived by her children, Daniel (Kari) Schimel and Christine (Ryan) MacMillan and 10 Grandchildren; Cheyanne, Madeline, Rebecca, Gabriella, Madison, Alexander, Danielle, Mason, Madelyn and Antoinette. Bessie worked at Copiah Academy for the last 16 years and was...

Patricia F. Lerner

Patricia F. Lerner

Jun 2, 2021

PATRICIA F. LERNER (BURLINSKI) Age 60 of Mokena, passed away on Wednesday, June 2nd, 2021 at her home in Mokena. Patricia is survived by her loving family, husband, Edward E. Lerner, children, Edward M. Lerner, Robert Lerner, Sheri Lerner, Thomas (Cassandra) Lerner, four grandchildren, siblings, Kathy (Tom) Fik, Nancy (Larry) Keller, Debi (Tom) Hedge, Robin (Roger) Martin, Dan (Robin) Burlinski...

Suzanne M. Rembis

Suzanne M. Rembis

May 29, 2021

Suzanne M. Rembis (Rettke) age 80, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Blue Island, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021. Loving wife of the late Alex Rembis; beloved mother of Scott (Rhonda) Rembis, Sherri (Edward) Sidler and Michael Rembis; dearest sister of Gary (late Carol) Rettke; cherished grandmother of Devon Rembis, Alex Sidler, Elizabeth Sidler, Grace Sidler, Ana Sidler...

Robert  Edward Lombardi

Robert Edward Lombardi

May 28, 2021

At 10:15 PM on May 28th a great many communities lost a mentor, a teacher, a coach and a friend as Robert Edward Lombardi passed away at the age of 82 in the presence of his family in his home in New Lenox. Born in the South Side of Chicago on June 3rd, 1938 to Edward and Gertrude Lombardi, Coach...

Dorothy Elizabeth Ludack

Dorothy Elizabeth Ludack

May 28, 2021

Dorothy Elizabeth Koronkowski-Ludack (nee Havrilla), age 91, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Friday, May 28, 2021. Loving wife of the late Raymond Ludack; and first husband of the late Raymond Koronkowski. Survived by her loving children Christine, Bernadine, Pamela (Richard) Szeniawski, Carol Ann (David) Wydra, Kathleen (Joseph) Laurin, Kenneth (Susan) Koronkowski, Robert Koronkowski; dearest...

Julieann Kopec

Julieann Kopec

May 25, 2021

Julieann Kopec, age 76, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Midlothian and Oak Forest, passed away on Tuesday, May 25,2021. Loving wife of Joseph Kopec; beloved mother of Kelly (John Simpson) Kopec and Kristeen (Don) Mistro; dearest sister of William (late Kathy) Carlson; cherished grandmother of AJ, Nick and Chase Mistro, Jack and Tyler Simpson; fond aunt of Tammy,...

Norma Jean Guibord

Norma Jean Guibord

May 25, 2021

Norma Jean Guibord nee Haugh, 71, passed away, May 25, 2021 at her home in Tinley Park.  She is survived by her son, Tom Guibord, Jr.; her forever faithful friend and partner, Ernie J. Havrilla; “sisters”, Linda, Colleen and Patti and former husband, Tom Guibord, Sr.  Norma retired after serving as Police Matron of Evergreen Park PD.  Visitation will be...

Frederick Barker

Frederick Barker

May 25, 2021

Frederick Barker, age 86, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Frederick was the loving father of Lee (Katie) Barker and Sharla (John) Wojno; a beloved father figure to Darrel Krueger and Darren Krueger; the adored grandfather of Eric Krueger, Ryan Krueger, Kristina Krueger, Erin Krueger, Lindsey Krueger, Brittany Krueger, Callie Barker, Aiden Barker, Keagan...

Frederick W. Otte Sr.

Frederick W. Otte Sr.

May 24, 2021

FREDERICK W. OTTE SR. Age 88, formerly of Alsip, passed away Monday, May 24th, 2021 at Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet. Frederick is survived by his loving family, children, Cindy McDorman, Steven (Susan) Otte, Frederick Otte Jr., Jeffrey Otte, sister, Dorothy Jagnus, 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Frederick was preceded in death by his parents, Claus...

Michael Fohran

Michael Fohran

May 24, 2021

Michael Fohran 82, of Crestwood, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at home surrounded by family. Mike was born in Romania to the late John and Barbara (nee Bowmanns) Fohran. Beloved husband of the late Beverly (née Gibson); loving father of Ronald (Meri) Fohran, Donald Fohran, Michael Fohran, and Christina (Josh) Waterdown; cherished grandfather of Kara, Carl, Krystin, Marc, and...

Kimberly D. Stumpf

Kimberly D. Stumpf

May 22, 2021

KIMBERLY D. STUMPF (PETERS) Age 53, of Mokena, passed away Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 at the Bowman Center in Chicago. Kim is survived by her loving family, husband, Tim Stumpf, mother, Diane Peters (Olson), children, Ryan (fiancée Icsy Garduno) Stumpf, Nicholas Stumpf, mother in-law, Patricia Stumpf, brother in-law, Randal (Natasha) Stumpf and nephew Hunter Stumpf. Kim was preceded in death...

Henrietta A. Francke

Henrietta A. Francke

May 22, 2021

HENRIETTA A. FRANCKE (MARK) Age 94, of Frankfort, passed away Saturday, May 22nd, 2021 at her home in Frankfort. Henrietta is survived by her loving family, son, John Francke, grandchildren, Mark (Lelia) Francke, Sean (Barb) Francke, great grandchildren, Gabby Francke, Faith Francke and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Henrietta was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad & Nellie Mark...