Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Patricia A.  Wulf

Patricia A. Wulf

Apr 18, 2021

Patricia A. Wulf, age 60, a resident of Park Forest, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Loving daughter of Theresa Kukosh (Whynott) and the late Ronald Lee Kukosh; late William Wulf father of her children; dearest mother of Jennifer (Phillip) Santelli, Tracy (Lucas) Yothment, Timothy Wulf and Danielle (Aaron) Lagacy; dear sister of Christine (George) Graniczny, Ronald (Bev) Kukosh,...

Frank M. Tokarz

Frank M. Tokarz

Apr 17, 2021

FRANK M. TOKARZ Age 92, of Justice, passed away Saturday, April 17th, 2021 at his home in Justice. Frank is survived by his loving family, life companion, Joan Knable, children, Caroline (Jim) Garetson, Francine (Robert) Uhlarik, Louis Tokarz, Bette (Jay) Lazo, Steven (Michelle) Tokarz, grandchildren, Jennifer (Craig) Meyer, James (Dragana) Garetson, Jarred (Tiffany) Garetson, Therese (John) O’Donnell, Danielle (Andy) St....

Lillian  Mcclung

Lillian Mcclung

Apr 16, 2021

Lillian McClung, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Lillian is survived by her three loving daughters, Karen (David) Williams, Cindy (Robert) Tomazin, and Susan (William) Harty; Grandchildren, Lindsay Tomazin, Samantha Harty, and Madeline (Tyler) Sanft; great-grandchildren, Devon, Zeke, and Vance; and her brothers Raymond (Carol) Tommer and Richard Tommer. She is...

Harlene Ruth Perry

Harlene Ruth Perry

Apr 16, 2021

Harlene Ruth Perry (Grigsby), age 85, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Crete and Harvey, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Loving wife of George Perry; beloved mother of Michael (Elise) Perry; dearest sister of the late Maryanne Soenksen; cherished grandmother of Daniel, Brian (Abby), and Michelle Perry. Harlene was a member of Olympia Fields Country Club. A private...

Ashley Elizabeth Crossett

Ashley Elizabeth Crossett

Apr 16, 2021

Ashley Elizabeth Crossett (Ash, Ash Can, Boo Boo Cakes) Age 32, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday April 16, 2021 due to complications of dysautonomia with her loving family at her side. Beloved daughter of Greg and Nancy Crossett (Weber); loving sister of Nikki (Ken) Dangman and Christopher (Katy) Crossett; cherished Aunt of Kaden, Greyson, Gage, Lucas,...

Evelyn Paskiewicz

Evelyn Paskiewicz

Apr 14, 2021

August 18, 1925-April 14, 2021 On Wednesday, April 14, 2021 Evelyn Paskiewicz, at the age of 95, passed away. Evelyn was the devoted daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Miksza) Paskiewicz. She was born and grew up in West Pullman. She attended Assumption B.V.M. school and graduated from St. Louis Academy. After high school she started working at International...

Linda Ann Green

Linda Ann Green

Apr 14, 2021

Linda Ann Green, age 70, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Tinley Park passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Loving wife of Fred Green; beloved mother of Brian (Susan) Green and Mike (Katie) Green; dearest daughter of the late Charles and late Clara (Kiaupas) Zube; dear sister of Diane (Jim) LaForte, Rita Meyers, Loretta (Doc) Warner, Barbara (Jim)...

Edward W. Gabriel Jr.

Edward W. Gabriel Jr.

Apr 9, 2021

EDWARD W. GABRIEL JR. Age 73, passed away on Friday, April 9th, 2021 in Wisconsin. Edward is survived by his loving family, children, Dennis (Deborah) Gabriel, Kevin (Sharon) Gabriel, former wife and lifelong friend, Linda Gabriel (Verley), best friend, Katrina (Jeff) Stood, siblings, Donna Thurman, Frank (Melissa) Gabriel, Bill Gabriel and seven other siblings. “Papa” of David Gabriel, Samantha Gabriel...

Warren V. Bormet

Warren V. Bormet

Apr 9, 2021

Warren V. Bormet 74, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, Joliet. Warren was born in Joliet to the late Vernon and Alice (nee Kochel) Bormet. Beloved husband of almost 51 years of Gloria (nee Perry); loving father of Jennifer Rosenburg and Amanda (Christopher) Rebout; cherished Papa of Addison and Alexander Rosenburg,...

Charles J. Proper Jr.

Charles J. Proper Jr.

Apr 7, 2021

CHARLES J. PROPER JR. Age 60, passed away on Wednesday, April 7th, 2021. Charles is survived by his loving family, mother, Janet Foster, children, Tony (Kris) Proper, Adam (Monique) Proper, Theresa (Christoper) Lautz, sisters, Christine (Roland) Janota, Jennifer Proper, grandchildren, McKenzie, Brooke, Gracie, Kyle and Millie. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Charles Proper Sr. and daughter Leah...

Lydia  Ramirez

Lydia Ramirez

Apr 6, 2021

Lydia Ramirez, age 85, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. She is survived by her children, Tito (Sue) Ramirez, Jazmin (Bill) Humphreys, and Cynthia (Kevin) Bird; and her much loved grandchildren, Isabella Ramirez, Marco Ramirez, Connor Humphreys, and Cameron Humphreys. Lydia is preceded in death by her husband Ernesto Ramirez. She will...

Elizabeth "Betty" M. Griffo

Elizabeth "Betty" M. Griffo

Apr 6, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” M. Griffo, 93, of Bridgeview passed away peacefully in her home April 6, 2021. She is survived by her daughters: Kathy Tietyen, Jeannie Casper, Toni Lynn (David) Harrison, Brenda Lee (Jerry) Charaska, and April Jo (Lloyd) Risenhoover; grandchildren: Michelle, Lori, Autum, Tammy, Melanie, Kristin, Eric, Mark, Alyssa and Braden; great- grandchildren: Eden, Kaila, Alese, Briana, Madelynn, Elizabeth, Evelynn,...

Mary  Therese Fisher

Mary Therese Fisher

Apr 5, 2021

Mary Therese Fisher, age 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, April 5, 2021. Mary was a resident of the New Lenox area for the past 45 years and previously of Tinley Park and Chicago. Mary was a devout Catholic and proud parishioner of Saint Jude Catholic Church in New Lenox. She was the co-owner...

William A. Havle Sr.

William A. Havle Sr.

Apr 4, 2021

WILLIAM A. HAVLE SR. Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, April 4th, 2021 at his home in New Lenox. William is survived by his loving family, children, William (Sarah) Havle Jr., Karen (Larry) Shiner, sister, Donna Curtin, grandchildren, William Havle III, Tyler Havle, Ava Havle, Amy (Job Gunderson) Purcell, Sara Glass, Jenny (David) Black, Brian (Trisha) Anderson,...

Joshua R. Posthumus

Joshua R. Posthumus

Apr 2, 2021

Joshua R. Posthumus. Age 38, of Crest Hill formerly of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. Loving husband of Ashley (McUmber); proud father of Aryssa and Autumn; beloved son of James and Kathy (Payne); dearest son-in-law of Tammy and Mike Congelose and Tim and Kay McUmber; fond brother-in-law of Cassie, Nick and Rachel McUmber, Kyle and Amanda...

James L. Spindler

James L. Spindler

Apr 1, 2021

James L. Spindler 79, of New Lenox, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2021. James was born in Harvey, Il. to the late Laurence and Wanda (nee Gavin) Spindler. Beloved husband of Geraldine (nee Gerez); loving father of James Spindler, Ann (Michael) Rubin, and Amy Spindler; proud grandfather of Jadeah, Justin, Hallie, and Hannah; loving brother of John (late Grace)...

Martha Grayce Vroegindewey

Martha Grayce Vroegindewey

Apr 1, 2021

MARTHA GRAYCE VROEGINDEWEY (GERHOLDT) Age 95, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, April 1st, 2021. Martha is survived by her loving family, daughter, Janice Vroegindewey, sons, Robert (Sandra Klafta) Vroegindewey Jr., Larry (Jan) Vroegindewey, grandchildren, Brian Atrill (Kelly Parker), Michelle (Jack) Lavallee, Tara (Jeremy) Smith, Kelly (Eric) Eggers, Leah Vroegindewey, Abigail (Thomas) Smith, Caleb Vroegindewey, Jonah Vroegindewey, Tina Antonacci, 19...

Kevin John Arellano Udani

Kevin John Arellano Udani

Apr 1, 2021

Kevin John Arellano Udani, age 52, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago, Palos Heights, Naperville, Lisle and Orland Park, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Loving husband of Lisa Udani (Aldrich); beloved father of MacKenzie and Caden Udani; dearest son of Felisa (Arellano) and the late Adriano Udani; fond brother of...

James W. Hanna

James W. Hanna

Mar 31, 2021

James W. Hanna, age 75, of Frankfort formerly of Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Carole Hanna (Rooney); devoted father of Christy Galati, Jennifer (Brian) Finn and Julie (Walter) Mayorga; cherished grandfather of Gaetana, Filippo, Brayden, Cadence, Katia, Carrie and Alexander; dearest brother of late Janice (late Neil) Stuhmer and Lonny (Sally) Hanna...

Pete Thiakos

Pete Thiakos

Mar 31, 2021

Pete Thiakos, 71 of New Lenox and born of Alexandro, Lefkada Greece, passed away Wednesday late evening March 31st peacefully at his home with his loving wife and family at his side. Beloved husband of Angela (nee Manolitsis) for over 51 ,years. Loving father of Maria (Tom) Wheeler and Sophia (Greg) Giesking. Proud and devoted pappou of Michael and Emily...