Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Daniel L. Kurber

Daniel L. Kurber

November 4, 2020

Daniel L. Kurber, 88, of Frankfort, IL, earned his angel wings in Heaven to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Daniel was born on September 12, 1932 in Chicago, IL. He was a proud Veteran, as he served in the military as a medic in the Korean War. Dan was best known for his years treating his...

Francis "Frank" Kolavo

Francis "Frank" Kolavo

November 3, 2020

Francis J. Kolavo (aka Frank, Babe, Dad, Grandpa, Fran, and Crash) On Tuesday, November 3rd, at the age of 84, Frank passed away, surrounded by his loving family. Frank was a resident of both Orland Park, Illinois and Bonita Springs, Florida. Frank was dearly loved by his wife Ann Kolavo (Cassidy), and a loving father to Terri Boutwell (Kolavo) and...

Nancy L. Shostok

Nancy L. Shostok

November 2, 2020

NANCY L. SHOSTOK (MALEK) Age 57, of Mokena, passed away Monday, November 2nd, 2020 at her home in Mokena. Nancy is survived by her loving family, husband, James Shostok, children, Stephanie (Basil Zager) Shostok, Nicholas Shostok, siblings, Karen Ellers, Richard (Janice Lewandowski) Malek, Sandra (Bob) Arthurs, Jim Malek, sister in-law, Susan Malek, brothers in-law, Michael Shostok, Thomas Shostok, Richard Shostok,...

Nicole  Anne  Hirsch

Nicole Anne Hirsch

November 2, 2020

Nicole Anne Hirsch 8/18/1979 – 11/2/20 Age 41, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 at home with her family at her side. Beloved daughter of Dolly (Darlene) Hirsch & late Gregory Hirsch who adored his “poopka,”dearest sister of April Hirsch Moyer (William Moyer), Kimberley Hirsch-Haugh (Shawn V. Haugh), and Kelli Hirsch-Olson (Michael A. Olson); treasured and very special aunt...

Sharon F. Hudson

Sharon F. Hudson

October 30, 2020

Sharon F. Hudson (Brock) Age 55, a resident of New Lenox, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 30, 2020. Beloved wife of Andy Hudson; loving mother of Joshua Hudson and Jessica (Jared) Martin; dear sister of Roberta (Louie) Blankenship and Joyce (Chris) Kotrva and half-sister of Jessica (Mike) Bolton; treasured daughter-in-law of Susan and Dale Hudson;...

Andrew K. Gavin

Andrew K. Gavin

October 28, 2020

ANDREW K. GAVIN Age 55, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, October 28th, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice house in Joliet. Andrew is survived by his loving family, wife, Maria Gavin (Lewellen), children, Noa Marie Lewellen, Alexandria Gavin, Frank Gavin, siblings, Erin (John) Eckdahl, Lori Nielsen, Steven (Missy) Gavin and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Andrew was preceded...

Patrick J. Lynch

Patrick J. Lynch

October 27, 2020

Patrick John Lynch 91, of Tinley Park formerly of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Patrick was born in Chicago to the late Charles J. and Alice A. (nee O’Neil) Lynch. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen C. (nee Kearney); loving father of Charles (Carrie) Lynch, Patricia (Jack) O’Connor, William Lynch, and Kaylen...

Richard Aust

Richard Aust

October 25, 2020

Richard Aust, age 63, a resident of Richton Park, formerly of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020. Loving son of Beatrice (Caraballo) Aust and the late Rudi Aust; beloved father of Ryen Jeffries , Maria (Clayton) Manheim, Sarah (Nando) Izaguirre and Christopher Aust; dearest brother of Edward (late Terry Beth) Aust; cherished grandfather of Trinitty, Robert, Jason, Liana,...

Kevin M. Kosteck

Kevin M. Kosteck

October 23, 2020

Kevin Michael Kosteck 25, of New Lenox passed away Friday, October 23, 2020. Kevin was born in Oak Lawn, to Edward & Catherine (nee Pease) Kosteck. Preceded in death by grandparents Frank & Florence Pease. Survived by his loving family; his parents Edward & Catherine, Grandparents Edward & Kathleen Kosteck, his siblings Samantha Kosteck-Nagy (Jeremy), Edward Kosteck, Caitlin Kosteck-Ryan (Kevin),...

Janet O'Connell-Mauge

Janet O'Connell-Mauge

October 21, 2020

JANET O’CONNELL-MAUGE Age 62, of Tinley Park, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, 2020. Janet is survived by her loving family, husband, Kenneth Mauge, siblings, Tom (Lynn) Beard, Joan (Jim) Wiers, Andrew (Zubin) O’Connell, Joseph (Lisa) O’Connell, many nieces, nephews and her beloved dog Sadie. Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Wanda O’Connell (Rosine) and brother Michael...

Kenneth Spencer Lee Hellriegel

Kenneth Spencer Lee Hellriegel

October 21, 2020

Kenneth Spencer Lee Hellriegel, age 93, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Chicago Heights, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at his home. Loving husband of Theresa (Hack) Hellriegel; beloved father of Robert Hellriegel, Daniel Hellriegel, Cathy (Ron) Boyer, Shirley (Glenn) Sharpe, late Donald (Lisa) Hellriegel; cherished grandfather of Dane,Joshua, Jordan, Margaret, Jake, Sage, Nicole, Cody, Zachary, Alexis, Sadie,...

Cathleen Marie Kaminski-Shaver

Cathleen Marie Kaminski-Shaver

October 21, 2020

Cathleen Marie Kaminski-Shaver, age 70 a resident of Matteson, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. Loving mother of Lisa (Devin) Strahla and Tim (Gretchen) Shaver; beloved sister of the late Michael Kaminski, Daniel Kaminski, John (Julia) Kaminski, Mark (Jacque) Kaminski, Diane (Don) Stender, Robert Martinek, Dan Martinek, late John (Terri) Martinek, Marla Dabe and Camilla (Brian) Ohrt; dearest grandmother...

Catherine M. Cozzi

Catherine M. Cozzi

October 21, 2020

CATHERINE M. COZZI (WHITE) Age 53, of Plainfield, formerly of Lockport, passed away Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice house in Joliet. Cathy is survived by her loving family, husband, Mark Cozzi, children, Nicholas (fiancée Michael Krumlauf) Cozzi, Jacob (Margot Bernal) Cozzi, mother, Mary Ellen White (Doyle), mother & father in-law, Bill & Carol Purbaugh, mother...

Ashley Nicole Sobbe

Ashley Nicole Sobbe

October 21, 2020

Ashley Nicole Sobbe, age 2 of Manhattan, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Loving daughter of Ken and Marietta (De Falco) Sobbe, II; cherished sister of Kyle De Falco and Lindsey Sobbe; dearest granddaughter of Sharon and the late Phil De Falco and the late Ken Sobbe; beloved great...

Karen  Lynn Hauser

Karen Lynn Hauser

October 20, 2020

Karen Lynn Hauser, age 66 a resident of Joliet formerly of Frankfort and Tucson, Arizona, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Loving mother of Kristen (Anthony Di Paolo) Hauser, Don Hauser, Amanda Hauser and Roberto Gonzales; dearest sister of Patricia (William) Yeager and Robert Hauser, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Nolan Di Paolo and Marley Gonzales; lifelong partner of Robert...

Lawrence E. Jagmin, Dds.

Lawrence E. Jagmin, Dds.

October 20, 2020

Lawrence E. Jagmin, DDS, age 70, a resident of Frankfort, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Loving husband of Donna (Bernhard) Jagmin; dearest father of Michael (Melissa) Jagmin and Kathryn (Michael) Sowa; dearest brother of Dr. Gary (Maureen) Jagmin and Dr. Jeffrey (Marianne) Jagmin; cherished grandfather of MJ Sowa; fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews; dear son...

John P. Campbell Sr.

John P. Campbell Sr.

October 19, 2020

JOHN P. CAMPBELL SR. Age 62, of Monee passed away Monday, October 19th, 2020 at Bolingbrook Hospital in Bolingbrook. John is survived by his loving family, wife, Paula Campbell (Aquilina), mother Janet Campbell (Nihells), children, Lauren (Nicholas) Hagen, John (Corissa) Campbell Jr., grandchildren, Mary Campbell, John Campbell III, Connor Hagen, siblings, Janet “Kathy” (Robert) Haavig, Pamela McNichols, Keith Campbell, Patrick...

Wilma  Joyce Nowland

Wilma Joyce Nowland

October 18, 2020

Wilma Joyce Nowland (Henry) Age 83, a resident of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Homer Nowland; loving mother of Linda Nowland, Scott (Debbie) Nowland, Randy (Barb) Nowland, and Tammy (Michael) Naus; cherished grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 18, and great-great grandmother of 6; dear sister of Anita Nolenberg; also survived by numerous...

Wayne V. Burton

Wayne V. Burton

October 18, 2020

WAYNE V. BURTON Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away Sunday, October 18th, 2020 at The Cottages in New Lenox. Wayne is survived by his loving family, wife, Sandra Burton (McNair), children, Ronald Burton, Allen (JoAnna) Burton, sister, Elaine Stephen, grandchildren, Trevor (Ying) Burton, Conor Burton, Wade Burton, Sam Burton and Jack Burton. Wayne was preceded in death by his...

Jerilyn Franciskovich

Jerilyn Franciskovich

October 17, 2020

Jerilyn Franciskovich (Clark) Age 78, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Beloved wife of 58 years to Michael F. Franciskovich; loving mother of Michael E. (Diane) Franciskovich and Mark Franciskovich; cherished grandmother of Michael D. Madison, and Morgan Franciskovich; dear sister of Larry (Kathie) Clark and Vicki (Dick) Richmiller; also survived by numerous loving...