Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Joel Goler

Joel Goler

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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...

John C. Groeneveld Jr.

John C. Groeneveld Jr.

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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

June 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,...