Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Steve Raudonis

Steve Raudonis

Dec 18, 2020

Steve M. Raudonis, age 55, a resident of Lockport formerly of Cicero and Forest Park, passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Kindred Memorial Hospital in Northlake. Loving son of the late Simon and Irene (Degutis) Raudonis; beloved brother of Sandy (Karl) Kopija; dearest uncle of Kara, Kelly and Maddi Kopija.

Francis  "Frank" Faulkner

Francis "Frank" Faulkner

Dec 18, 2020

FRANCIS “FRANK” FAULKNER Age 85, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, December 18th, 2020 at his home. Frank is survived by his loving family, children, Janet Dunne, James Faulkner, Loretta (Patrick) Murphy, Robert (Vanessa) Faulkner, Kevin (Kristin) Faulkner, Patrick Dunne, siblings, Shelia DeJohn, Brian Faulkner, grandchildren, Shane, Kelly, Toni, Zachary, Ethan, Blake, Gavin, Ainsley, Anthony, Aiden, Han, Patrick, Sara, Cain,...

Maria Luisa Patlan Strick

Maria Luisa Patlan Strick

Dec 17, 2020

Maria Luisa Patlan Strick On December 17, 2020 Maria, loving wife of Jerry and mother of four, passed away in the peace and comfort of her home and surrounded by family. Mary Lou grew up in Carrizo Springs, Texas Her parents emphasized the value of an education as they made their living as migrant workers going north every year. Very...

Rex Jacob Stengele

Rex Jacob Stengele

Dec 16, 2020

Rex Jacob Stengele Age 21, a resident of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Loving son of Rex and Justyna Stengele (Bancerek); cherished nephew of Aunt Basia and Uncle Rich. Rex graduated from Lincoln Way Central High school and attended college at Penn State. He enjoyed playing sports, was an avid animal lover, and enjoyed spending...

Edwin C. Proctor

Edwin C. Proctor

Dec 15, 2020

Edwin Charles Proctor Sr. 96, of South Holland, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Clarendale of Mokena. Ed was born in Chicago to the late Edwin C. and Gabrielle (nee Tatina) Proctor. Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Perlot); loving father of Edwin Charles (Joanna nee Burke) Proctor, Susan Marie Proctor-Harper; cherished PopPop of Launa Proctor, Matthew Proctor,...

Dennis A. Benson

Dennis A. Benson

Dec 14, 2020

Dennis A. Benson Age 68, a resident of Mokena, IL., passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Patricia (Zarnecki); loving father of Amy (Tom) Georgakopoulos and Andrew (Thomas) Benson; cherished grandfather of Thomas Jr. (Rachel Aldeir), Andrew, and Alayna; dear brother of the late Carolann Benson, Kenneth (Suzanne) Benson, Joan (late Peter) Winker, Deborah (Mike) Winans, late...

Dorothy M. Pote

Dorothy M. Pote

Dec 14, 2020

Dorothy M. Pote (nee Robson), passed away Monday morning December 14th peacefully with family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Richard for over 35 years. Loving mother of Richard (Betsy), Christine (the late William) Johnson, and Charlene (the late Frank) Domenico. Proud grandmother of Tammy, Kim (Dan), Laurie, and Tony (Stephenie ). Great grandma of Brittany (Joe), Danny...

Zbigniew J. Banach

Zbigniew J. Banach

Dec 14, 2020

Zbigniew John Banach 65, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 14, 2020. Zbig was born in Chicago to the late Bruno and Sophie (nee Marcez) Banach. Beloved husband of Sylvia (nee Lokos); loving father of Rachel (Joshua) Sears, Joseph (Patricia) Banach, Jennifer (Pascal) Banach Geertjes; cherished grandfather of Jackson Sears, Juniper Sears, Owen Banach, and Finn Banach;...

Richard J. Biederman

Richard J. Biederman

Dec 14, 2020

Richard J. Biederman Age 90, of Manteno, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Irene (Gladkowski); loving father of Lynn (Gregory) Clarke and Bryan (Julie) Biederman; cherished grandfather of Tyler, Cassidy, Jimmy, Alexandria, Ryley, Dylan, and Hunter; dear brother of Genevieve (late Ted) Korzeniowksi. Richard served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Korean...

Avis Obion Rendina

Avis Obion Rendina

Dec 14, 2020

Avis Obion Rendina nee Trusty, 88, passed away on Dec. 14, 2020. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Leonard Rendina, Jr. in 2003. Mother of Michael (Lynn) Rendina of Beecher, Rob Rendina of Holiday, FL, Vickie (Matt) Tabbert of Wheaton, Trina (Brian) Keene of Monee, Lenore (Dan) Dessecker of Crete and of the late (2013) Mark Rendina....

Virginia Olivarez Sandoval

Virginia Olivarez Sandoval

Dec 9, 2020

Virginia Olivarez Sandoval Age 66, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. Beloved wife of Antonio C. Sandoval; loving mother of Danielle (Frank) Beyer and Vincent (Sabina Valencia) Sandoval; cherished grandmother of Seth Price and Penelope Beyer; dear sister of the late Janie (late Raul) Garcia, late Gilbert (Gume) Olivarez, late Angela (late Albert) Gayton,...

Paulette R. Richwalski

Paulette R. Richwalski

Dec 8, 2020

PAULETTE R. RICHWALSKI Age 67, of Frankfort, passed away Tuesday, December 8th, 2020 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. Paulette is survived by her loving family, life partner, Deb Patterson, sister, Susan Siwinski Knopp, niece and nephews, Ellen Richwalski, Kevin Richwalski, Zachary Siwinski, cousins, Judy (George) Groll, Christopher Rusk, Jeffery Rusk, Geraldine Pniak, Godson, David Burns and Goddaughter Katie...

Bernard J. Hujda

Bernard J. Hujda

Dec 8, 2020

Bernard Joseph Hujda 81, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at his home. Bernard was born in Blue Island to the late Bernard J. and Helen T. (nee Grabowski) Hujda. Father of James (Shari), Thomas (Renee), and Daniel (Levesia); grandfather of Danielle (Anthony) Simon, Richard Hujda, Morgan Hujda, and Skylar Hujda; great grandfather of Anthony Simon Jr.;...

Jeno G. Majerszky

Jeno G. Majerszky

Dec 8, 2020

Jeno G. Majerszky Born in Budapest, Hungary, a resident of New Lenox, Jeno, age 76 passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Loving husband of Beth Majerszky (Gavlik); loving brother of George Majerszky; cherished uncle of Jessica (Jason), Christopher (Carrie), Leanna (Jim), James, Justin, Jocelyn (Florian), T. J. (Morgan) and Ben and great-uncle of Julianne, Amanda, William, Charlie, Elli, Henry,...

Robert C. Schaefer

Robert C. Schaefer

Dec 7, 2020

Robert Charles Schaefer 82, of Kankakee, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Robert was born in Chicago to the late Charles and Ruth (nee Weinacker) Schaefer. Beloved husband of the late Pearl Marie (nee Grieger); loving father of Scott (Kristin) Schaefer and Sherry (Rick) Orseno; cherished grandfather of Heather (Brian) McGrath, Jacob Orseno, and Jeremy Schaefer; dear brother of the...

Janyce C. Fay

Janyce C. Fay

Dec 6, 2020

Janyce C. Fay Age 80, a resident of Orland Park, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Timothy Fay; loving mother Kerri Kipper, Craig Myhelic, and Dawn (Tom) Holobowski; cherished grandmother of Jeremy (Diana) Kipper, Tyler (Jackie) Kipper, Allison Myhelic, Jessica Holobowski, Paige Holobowski, Carli Holobowski, Jeff and Melissa Crouse; and great-grandmother of Zoey, Kayla,...

Vincenzo   Lorenzo  Gianfrancesco

Vincenzo Lorenzo Gianfrancesco

Dec 6, 2020

Vincenzo Lorenzo Gianfrancesco, 82, of Chicago Heights, passed away peacefully holding the hand of his loving wife of 41 years, Mary Louise (nee Rossetto) on Dec. 6, 2020. Vince is also survived by his daughter Maria Doyle of S. Chicago Hts., granddaughter, Melanie Doyle, many siblings, nieces, nephews and friends. Born in Dragone (Caserta), Italy, to Arthur and Maria Gianfrancesco....

Mary Ann Kochel

Mary Ann Kochel

Dec 6, 2020

Mary Ann Kochel (nee Steinquist) 82, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. A lifelong resident of Joliet, Mary Ann was born to her loving parents, Albert and Florence (nee Woelfel) Steinquist. Beloved wife of 60 years of Clarence F. Kochel; loving mother of...

J. Stephen Carter

J. Stephen Carter

Dec 5, 2020

J. STEPHEN CARTER Age 80, passed away Saturday, December 5th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Stephen is survived by his loving family, children, Janice Kohler, Brad (Carla) Carter, grandchildren, Alicia Kohler, Melissa Carter and Benjamin Carter. Stephen was preceded in death by his parents, Jack & Ethelda Carter (Armstrong) and sister Sally Taylor. Stephen was a car...

Virginia Mae Kwiatkowski

Virginia Mae Kwiatkowski

Dec 5, 2020

Virginia Mae Kwiatkowski (nee Myers) 93, formerly of Orland Park, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County. Virginia was born in South Rockwood Michigan to the late Melvin and Helen (nee Olah) Myers. Beloved wife of the late Edward J. Kwiatkowski (1995); loving mother of Colleen (Rick McHale) Pickens, Alan Kwiatkowski, Mark (Robyn)...