Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Raymond J.  Baccega

Raymond J. Baccega

Mar 30, 2021

Raymond James Baccega 88, of New Lenox, passed away at home on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Raymond was born in Chicago to the late Romano and Armida (nee Fioretti) Baccega. Beloved husband of 63 years of Nina (nee Colonello); loving father of Rosanna Baccega and Cathy Baccega-Carlson; cherished grandfather of Adam Baccega, Austin Ahrweiler, Zachary (Abbie) Carlson, and Lars Timothy...

Dolores M. Andrews

Dolores M. Andrews

Mar 29, 2021

DOLORES M. ANDREWS (BARNEY) Age 93, passed away Monday, March 29th, 2021 at Brookdale in Orland Park. Dolores is survived by her loving family, children, James (Denise) Andrews, Donna (Bill) Collins, Kathy (Joe) Mohr, Cindy (Jim) Pine, Chuck (Judy) Andrews, Tom (Patty) Andrews, grandchildren, Jimmy Andrews, Billy (Charity) Collins, Jill (Matt) Watt, Erin (Dave) Kelch, Joey (Anne Marie) Mohr, Melissa...

Marie "Mona"  L.  Sus

Marie "Mona" L. Sus

Mar 29, 2021

Marie "Mona" Sus (nee Sczesny) age 95, a resident of Midlothian formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. Loving wife of the late Edward; beloved mother of the late Sharon (Guido) Colonna and Gerald (Karen) Sus; cherished grandmother of Scott (Jorie) and Sean (Kim Lello) Sus; proud great grandmother of Johnatan Orlich, the late Eddie Orlich, Logan,...

James John Durkin

James John Durkin

Mar 28, 2021

James John Durkin, age 64, a resident of Monee formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Loving husband of Cindy Durkin (Kolb); beloved brother of William (Mary) Durkin; Michael (Marianne) Durkin and Thomas (Theresa) Durkin; dearest uncle of Katie Durkin, Candace Baker, Mary Kate McGarry, Jessica Durkin, Amanda Hogen, Joseph Shoemaker, Jennifer Dulkowski, Katie Banks, Matthew...

Michael J. Hooper

Michael J. Hooper

Mar 27, 2021

Michael Joseph Hooper 68, of New Lenox formerly of Chicago Ridge, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born in Chicago to Florence (nee Kristak) and the late Austin Hooper. Beloved husband of Carol (nee Kubic); loving father of Melissa (Mike) Smith, Katie (Cory) Rogers, and Jessica...

Carol H. Johnson

Carol H. Johnson

Mar 25, 2021

CAROL H. JOHNSON Age 81, of Mokena, passed away on Thursday, March 25th, 2021. Carol is survived by her loving family, children, Michael (Sheila) Johnson, Lori Hausherr, Kathy (Ted) Lingle, Sheri (William) Nagel, Vicky (Stephen) Hayes, grandchildren, Daniel (Ashlee) Johnson, David Johnson, Jack T. (Vickie) Hausherr, Jannine (Lee) Hofman, Chad (April) Hausherr, Master Sergeant Benjamin (Krystal) Hausherr, Cody (Kim) Hausherr,...

Joann Sak

Joann Sak

Mar 25, 2021

JoANN SAK (PLANINC) Age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 25th, 2021 at the Cottages of New Lenox. JoAnn is survived by her loving family, children, Renee Sefcik, Shari (Jim) Hujda, sister, Judy Theisen, grandchildren, Casey Sefcik and Kylie Sefcik. JoAnn was preceded in death by her parents, Joe & Hazel Planinc (Gregorec), husband, Kenneth Sak, brother Robert Planinc and...

Roseann T. Stozek

Roseann T. Stozek

Mar 25, 2021

ROSEANN T. STOZEK (CAPRIO) Age 72, of Matteson, passed away Thursday, March 25th, 2021 at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. Roseann is survived by her loving family, husband, Edward Stozek, children, Suzette (Lance) Mayeda, Gregory Stozek, Kenneth (Ashley) Stozek, Joey Stozek, siblings, Annette LaForte, Danny Caprio, grandchildren, Courtney, Caitlynne, Payton, Hudson, Finn and Mason. Roseann was preceded in death...

Erin E. Tracy

Erin E. Tracy

Mar 25, 2021

Erin Elizabeth Tracy 41, of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 25, 2021. Erin was born in Chicago Heights to Daniel and Mary (nee Tolocka) Tracy. Beloved life partner of Jeff Miller; loved niece, cousin and friend of many. Erin was an Engineer with Network Data Systems, Inc. in Schaumburg, IL. Private family services will be held. Interment St....

Judith "Judi" Lisak

Judith "Judi" Lisak

Mar 24, 2021

Judith “Judi” Lisak, 79, of Bridgeview passed away suddenly on March 24, 2021, at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn. Judi was the devoted wife of Richard E. Lisak, Sr. for 57 years, mother of Cindi (Tom) Ward of Park Forest, Nancy (late Dennis) Ahyee of Oak Lawn, and Rich Jr. (Laura) Lisak of Orland Hills; grandmother of Kyle,...

Kay  Smego

Kay Smego

Mar 23, 2021

Kay Smego (nee Linden), 104, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2021. Loving wife of (late) Joseph Smego for 73 years and mother of Susan McGuire (Daniel) and grandchildren Erin McGuire and Patrick McGuire (Cindy). Preceded in death by her parents Frank Linden (Nellie), brother Frank Linden Jr. (Leona), sister Bee Linden, sister Dorothy Kern (Chuck) and brother Al Linden...

William Cunningham

William Cunningham

Mar 23, 2021

William Cunningham, age 72 a longtime resident of Frankfort, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Darlene Cunningham (Pluzinski); beloved father of Tracy Cunningham, Kristin (Luke) Kotara, Caroline (Greg) Gerritsen and Jenna (Ryan) Menard; dearest brother of Patricia (Charles) Salvatore; cherished papa of Ryan, Jackson, Emmerson, Paeyton, Mason, Josephine, Everleigh and Brinley. William...

Thurl D. Igney Jr.

Thurl D. Igney Jr.

Mar 22, 2021

Thurl D. Igney Jr. 72, of Mokena, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. “TD” was born in Goshen, IN to the late Thurl Sr. and Bettie Ann (nee Reimfchisel) Igney. Beloved husband of Angelica (nee Ramos); loving father of Lawrence (Paula) Igney, Henry (Jennifer) Baker, and Joanne (Agustin Torres) Igney; cherished grandfather of...

Tim Kaech

Tim Kaech

Mar 22, 2021

Timothy James Kaech, 38, of Monee, died March 22nd, 2021in his home. Tim is survived by his parents, James Kaech (Allison) and Sue Ann Brent (Mark); His children, Tatum, and Blake Kaech; His siblings, Jesse (Jessica) Kaech, Cindy Kaech, Jason (Jessica) Kaech, Amanda (Damien) Christman, Scott (Misty) Kaech, Kevin Kaech (Amy), Kyle Kaech (Lori), and Lauren Kaech (Taris); His grandmother,...

Shirley J. Cialdella

Shirley J. Cialdella

Mar 22, 2021

Shirley J. Cialdella (nee Brault) 88, of New Lenox formerly of Blue Island, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 at Smith Crossing, Orland Park, IL. Shirley was born in Clifton, IL to the late George and Leona (nee Mott) Brault. Beloved wife of the late Henry Cialdella; loving mother of Gary Cialdella, Patricia (Richard) Goldie, and John (Sandra) Cialdella; cherished...

Elsie Rajnka

Elsie Rajnka

Mar 19, 2021

Elsie Ranjka (Metres), age 93 a longtime resident of Chicago, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Loving wife of the late Joseph Rajnka and the late Christopher Fotopulos; beloved mother of the late James Fotopulos; cherished grandmother of Lisa Novak (Fotopulos) and Kari Fotopulos; proud great grandmother of Taylor Novak, Hailey Novak, Nathan Novak and Madison Mahoney. A visitation...

Arthur  Laszlo

Arthur Laszlo

Mar 19, 2021

Arthur Laszlo Sr. Born: July 20, 1931, in Chicago, IL Died: March 19, 2021, in Mokena, IL Arthur Laszlo Sr. passed away not to death, but to eternal life; at home with family by his side at age 89. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Celeste Laszlo (nee Gasmann), their 10 children: Craig (Dawn) Laszlo, Wade (Kelly) Laszlo,...

Robert L. Elliott

Robert L. Elliott

Mar 18, 2021

Robert L. Elliott 84, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Sunrise of Naperville. Robert was born in Springfield, KY to the late Stanley W. and Mary Catherine “Kathryn” (nee Riley) Elliott. Beloved husband of the late Beverly Ann (nee Jones): loving father of Diane (Brian) Bates; cherished grandfather of Brandon (Julie) Bates, and Colin (Cydney) Bates;...

Armon J. Lamparelli, Jr.

Armon J. Lamparelli, Jr.

Mar 16, 2021

Armon J. Lamparelli, Jr., age 82 a resident of East Dubuque formerly of Steger, passed away on March 16, 2021. Loving husband of the late Geraldine Lamparelli; dearest son of the late Armondo and Rose Lamparelli, Sr.; beloved father of Carla (Ricky) Turk, Lynn (Jeff) Duda, Sandy (Mike) Hurley and Robert (Wendy) Lamparelli; dearest step father of Patricia (Robert) Beckstrom;...

Gloria J  Tribbia

Gloria J Tribbia

Mar 13, 2021

Gloria J. Tribbia nee Grolla. Age 91. Born December 7, 1929, passed peacefully to heaven on March 13, 2021. Frankfort resident formerly of South Holland and Chicago’s Roseland Neighborhood. Graduate of Pullman Grammar School, Fenger High School and Chicago Teachers Institiute. Gloria had a passion for teaching and touched the lives of many as an elementary school teacher at Holy...