Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Bruce W. Patterson

Bruce W. Patterson

Nov 23, 2020

Obituary information is pending at this time.

Kenneth  A. Kulik

Kenneth A. Kulik

Nov 22, 2020

Kenneth A. Kulik Age 65, a resident of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday on November 22, 2020. Loving husband of Sandy; devoted father of Tim (Jess) Kulik, Brian Kulik, and Natalie Kulik; dear brother of James (Nancy) Kulik and John (Lorrie) Kulik; also survived by his special niece and whom he called his guardian...

Harriett L.  Stutz

Harriett L. Stutz

Nov 22, 2020

Harriett L. Stutz (Powell) Age 106, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Stutz. Loving mother of Juanita Fay Smalley and Philip Herbert Stutz; cherished grandmother of 4 and great-grandmother of 11; dear sister of Frank Jr. Powell and Muriel Lindstrom. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank Sr. and Ina Powell...

Josephine Marie Srsnick

Josephine Marie Srsnick

Nov 21, 2020

Josephine M. “Josie” Srsnick (nee D’Orazio) 84, of Mokena, entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her home. Josie was born in in Joliet to the late Crescenzo and Palma (nee Celidonio) D’Orazio. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Srsnick; loving mother of Debbie (Eric) Karlsson, Nick Srsnick, and Allanna (late Jerry) Sell; cherished grandmother of Erik Karlsson,...

George A. Longino

George A. Longino

Nov 19, 2020

GEORGE A. LONGINO Age 92, of Frankfort passed away Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. George is survived by his loving family, children, Georgette (Kevin) Lane, Andrea (Ricky) Spring, Eric (Debra) Longino, Karen Longino, Kurt (Marcia) Longino, sister, Dolores West, grandchildren, Sean Lane, Jessica (Andy) Jackson, Ashley (Adam) Stickels, Shanna Longino, Joshua Longino, Nicholas Perritano,...

Catherine "Kay" F. Dunbar

Catherine "Kay" F. Dunbar

Nov 19, 2020

CATHERINE “KAY” F. DUNBAR (DILLON) Age 83, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, November 19th, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Catherine is survived by her loving family, children, Julie (Thomas) Maurice, David (Kimberly) Dunbar, Dana (James) Sarcletti, brother, Richard Dillon, “Ninnie” to William Maurice, Anna Maurice, Nathan Dunbar, Marisa Dunbar, Emily Dunbar, Christopher Sarcletti, Julia...

Gloria Smith

Gloria Smith

Nov 17, 2020

Gloria Smith (nee Edwards) 92, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at The Cottages of New Lenox. Gloria was born in Joliet to the late Joseph A. and Harriet (nee Blakemore) Edwards. Beloved wife of 68 years of the late Lawrence E. Smith (2016); loving mother of Leslie (Jerry Lee) Gingery and the late Terry L. Smith...

James Cortes

James Cortes

Nov 17, 2020

James was born in Chicago, IL to Gregorio Cortes and Natalia Acevedo on March 30, 1956. He went to Kelly High School and graduated in 1974. He went on to work for Keene Ignition and P&G Keene for 45+ years. He was a diehard Chicago sports fan who loved the White Sox and the Bears. James is preceded in death...

Ronald Dean Bay Iii

Ronald Dean Bay Iii

Nov 15, 2020

Ronald Dean Bay III 40, of Chicago, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 15, 2020. Ronald was born in Carthage, MO to Ronald D. Jr. and Julia K. (nee McClendon) Bay. Beloved son of Ron and Julia; loving father of Cara Bay; dear brother of Christopher R. (Sarah) Bay; loved uncle of Jake Bay. Ron was a Sound Engineer at...

Socorro Ojeda

Socorro Ojeda

Nov 14, 2020

Socorro Ojeda of Chicago, IL passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at the age of 86. She was preceded by her husband Mardonio Ojeda; her daughter Alicia Betancourt; brother and sister; mother and father. Surviving family members include her brothers and sisters; children, Ofelia Guzman, Arturo. Ojeda, Bertha Reyes, Juan Ojeda, Yolanda Guzman, Jose Ojeda, Maria Vana; 23 grandchildren;...

Raymond B. Salvador

Raymond B. Salvador

Nov 14, 2020

Raymond B. Salvador Age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (McErlean) Salvador; loving father of Mark Salvador, Brian (Deanna) Salvador, Matthew (Nicole) Salvador, and Kristen Salvador; cherished grandfather of Payton, Evan, Raymond, and Anthony Salvador; also survived by cousins and family. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents Emidio and Julia...

Linda Sue Vasquez Munoz

Linda Sue Vasquez Munoz

Nov 13, 2020

Linda Sue Munoz (Vasquez) Age 67, a resident of Plainfield formerly longtime of Harvey, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020. Loving daughter of the late Manuel and late Amelia (Ortiz) Vasquez; beloved step daughter of Zulema Vasquez; dearest mother of Diana (Miguel) Carbajal, Teresa Marroquin, Abigail Munoz, late Abel (Lucia) Munoz, Leticia Munoz, and Carlos (Niki) Munoz; dear sister...

Stephen E. Wood

Stephen E. Wood

Nov 11, 2020

STEPHEN E. WOOD Age 27, of Frankfort passed away suddenly as the result of a tragic work accident Wednesday, November 11th, 2020. Stephen is survived by his loving family, parents, John & Amy Wood (Sorensen) biological mother, Kimberly Wood, grandparents, Robert & Georgia Sorensen, Frank & Marilyn Edelen, siblings, Michael (Shay) Edelen, Danielle Tuel, Kirby (Kyle) Edelen-Gottwald, Jacob Kratovic, William...

Anthony Minette Iii

Anthony Minette Iii

Nov 11, 2020

Age 39, a resident of Parrish, FL. Formerly of Frankfort, IL., passed away on November 11, 2020. Loving husband of Holli Minette (Detlaf); devoted father of Haley, Anthony IV, and Dominic Minette; beloved son of Anthony Jr. and Debra; Minette (Podobnik); treasured brother of Anna (Jeno) Giorgi and Aimee (Ryan) York; fond uncle of Nico Giorgi and Francesca Giorgi and...

Dr. Raymond Joseph Romanus

Dr. Raymond Joseph Romanus

Nov 10, 2020

Dr. Raymond Joseph Romanus peacefully passed into the arms of the Lord on Tuesday, November 10, at the age of 82. Raymond was born in the village of Itoo, Lebanon. He came to the U.S. at age 7, where his family settled in Peoria, Illinois. Having a deep love for people and a life-long love of learning, Raymond always wanted...

Gail Sabatino

Gail Sabatino

Nov 9, 2020

Gail Sabatino (Fitzgerald) Age 81, a resident of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020. Beloved wife of Joseph Sabatino; loving mother of Laura (Dan) Kelly, Theresa M. Sabatino, Joseph T. Jr. (Sharon) Sabatino, and Brian M. Sabatino; cherished grandmother of Lisa (Adam), Jessica (Dennis), Kristina (Kyle), Elise, Joseph T. III, Claudia (Zeke), and Matthew, and great-grandmother of 8;...

Violet E. Mesch

Violet E. Mesch

Nov 8, 2020

VIOLET E. MESCH (BETZ) Age 74, of Tinley Park passed away Sunday, November 8th, 2020 at Lemont Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center. Violet is survived by her loving family, daughters, Dawn (Kevin) Schultz, Diana (Scott) Kunz, grandchildren, Braedon Kunz, Abigail Kunz and numerous cousins. Violet was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Delma Betz (Porter) and brother Francis...

Daniel Phillips

Daniel Phillips

Nov 8, 2020

Daniel M. Phillips Age 66, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Cindy (Matul); loving father of John, Boone, and Mark Phillips; dear brother of Patricia (Jim) Hofmann, David (Terry) Phillips, Donna (Art) Marcotte, Debbie (Joe) Leib, and Ron (Krista) Phillips; also survived by numerous loving...

Larry Kozar

Larry Kozar

Nov 8, 2020

Larry Kozar 67, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his home. Larry was born in Chicago to the late Joseph and Violet (nee Ursini) Kozar. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Ducett); loving father of Matt (Danielle) and Chad; cherished papa of Madison, Weston and Lilly; dear brother of Marty (Debbie), the late Joseph (Kathy), Barbara (late...

Ethyl "Ruth" Adelmann

Ethyl "Ruth" Adelmann

Nov 7, 2020

ETHYL “RUTH” ADELMANN Age 82, of Lockport, passed away on Saturday, November 7th, 2020 at Moraine Court Supportive Living in Bridgeview. Ruth is survived by her loving family, son, Sean (Cathy) Tudhope, grandchildren, Justin Tudhope and Stephanie Tudhope. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert "Red" Adelmann. Ruth was a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in...