Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Lisa Joy Lohan

Lisa Joy Lohan

December 29, 2020

Lisa Joy Lohan 47, of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Lisa was born in Oak Lawn, IL to the late Sandra (nee Van Huis) Lohan-Seposs. Beloved wife of Brian Mejdrich; loving and devoted mother of Christina (Brandon Santoro) Mejdrich and the late Joseph Edward Mejdrich; cherished grandmother of Brayden; dear sister of Heather Lynn Peplaw and...

Leslie M. Harris

Leslie M. Harris

December 27, 2020

Harris, Leslie M., 98, of Tinley Park made his last jump on Dec. 27, 2020. Father of Susan (John) Doolittle of Wheaton; Nancy (John Locascio) O’Hern of Tinley Park, Grandfather of Stephany Bassett and Jess O’Hern, great-grandfather of: Sophia, Tessa and Annie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn in 2008 and son, Leslie A. Harris in 2011....

Hallie E. Casas

Hallie E. Casas

December 27, 2020

Hallie E. Casas (nee Matile) 56, of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2020. Hallie was born in Joliet, to William and Julia “Judy” (nee Moore) Matile. Beloved wife of Joe Casas; loving mother of Jessica (Michael) Laage, Elizabeth (JP Lewis) Casas, and Jamey Casas; cherished grandmother of Madison, Emma, and Aubrey Laage; dear sister of Cyndi (Mike) Ceranski...

Wilma Helen Roche

Wilma Helen Roche

December 26, 2020

Wilma H. Roche Age 87, a resident of Matteson formerly of Park Forest, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2020. Loving wife of the late Michael Peter Roche, Sr.; beloved mother of Daniel (Mary Lou) Roche, Christopher (Beth) Roche, Mary (Edward) Bolger, late Michael Peter Jr., Sophie (late David) Follenweider, Stephen (late Barbara) Roche, Kevin (Katie) Roche, and Kathy (Ken)...

Helen Mary Crowley

Helen Mary Crowley

December 26, 2020

Helen Mary Crowley (Lukacs) Was born in Chicago on May 9, 1925 and passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 in Mokena, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Maurice “Moe” Crowley; loving mother of Michael (Jane) Crowley, Noreen (Don) Kindle, Mary (Peter) Lesiecki, Kevin (Renee) Crowley, Patrice (Alan) Gray, Mark (Christine) Crowley, Catherine (Keith) DeCeault, John...

Toni Jean Kepuraitis

Toni Jean Kepuraitis

December 25, 2020

Toni Jean Kepuraitis, age 67, a resident of Frankfort formerly of Hickory Hills, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. Loving wife of Edward Kepuraitis; beloved mother of Jason (Beth) Kepuraitis and the late Carrie (Mike) Dizonno; dearest sister of Sue (Bob) Beekman, John (Pat) Eyman, late Sandy (Don) Pepper and late Steven Eyman; cherished grandmother of Dylan, Jakob, Tyler,...

Betty Jean Kulak

Betty Jean Kulak

December 25, 2020

Betty J. Kulak (Celmer) Born: June 5, 1946 At Rest: December 25, 2020 Age 74, a resident of Matteson, IL formerly of Richton Park, IL passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020. Loving mother of Jackie (Ethan) Armstrong, Debbie (Sonny) Pascarella, and Mike Kulak; cherished grandmother of Allyson, Emily, Kaitlynn, Michael, Ian, Brooke, Baylee, Madalyn, Aleiyah and Seth; dear sister...

Paulette Luchansky

Paulette Luchansky

December 24, 2020

Paulette Luchansky Age 73, of Mokena formerly of Crete and Marion IL, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020. Loving wife of the late James Luchansky; beloved mother of Amy (Greg) Ristich, Gretchen (Justin) Quirke and Kara (Andrew) Noble; cherished grandmother of Alison, Lauren and Adam Ristich, Max, Jake and Brynn Quirke and Jack, Madelyn and Luke Noble; dearest sister...

Lee Ann Mcquen

Lee Ann Mcquen

December 24, 2020

LEE ANN McQUEN (JOHNSTON) Age 50, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, December 24th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Lee Ann is survived by her loving family; husband, Mark McQuen; children, Collin McQuen, Kathryn McQuen, Alexzandra McQuen; nephew, Eddie (Becki) Cochran; parents, Janet (Bob) Stasiowski (Martinus), James Johnston; siblings, Annette Johnston, Michael (Lisa) Johnston, Jamie (Tim) Cagle,...

Glen "Mouse" E. Krohn

Glen "Mouse" E. Krohn

December 20, 2020

Glen E. Krohn, age 90, a longtime resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Loving husband of Doris Krohn (Hanson); beloved father of Terry (Marvin) Brown, Steve Krohn and Dan (Sheri) Krohn; dearest brother of Wade (late Evelyn) Krohn, late Gene (Helen) Krohn, Dale (Delores) Krohn and...

John S. Zielinski

John S. Zielinski

December 19, 2020

John S. Zielinski On December 19, 2020 Jack Zielinski of Marley, IL left this Earth to go fishing with the Lord. Jack was known to family and friends for his sly wit, his prankster streak and the sense of calm he radiated to everyone in his sphere. To know Jack was to like him, even on the occasions when you...

Theresa A. Lemmons

Theresa A. Lemmons

December 19, 2020

Theresa A. Lemmons (Pontillo) Age 72, a resident of Naples, FL. Passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Devoted wife of 53 years to Michael Lemmons; beloved daughter of Josephine and the late Eugene Pontillo; loving mother of Michael (Gigi) Lemmons, Brandon Lemmons, and the late Nicholas Lemmons; cherished grandmother of Michael, Amber, Megan, Kendal, Dylan, Elly, and Carter; dear...

Steve Raudonis

Steve Raudonis

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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

December 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;...