Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Shirley J. Cialdella

Shirley J. Cialdella

March 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

March 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

March 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

March 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.

March 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

March 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...

Gary J. Banser, Sr.

Gary J. Banser, Sr.

March 13, 2021

Gary J. Banser, Sr., 78, of Mokena passed away March 13, 2021. He is survived by his dear children: Cindi (late Kevin) Heppeler of Branson, MO, Julie Banser of Oak Forest, and Gary (Melissa) Banser, Jr. of Tinley Park. Cherished Papa of Joseph, Gavin, Margaret, Ryan and Jillian. Youngest brother of John (Pamela) Banser of Elwood and Raymond (Susan) Banser...

Lila C. Korczak

Lila C. Korczak

March 12, 2021

Lila C. Korczak, age 77, a lifelong resident of New Lenox, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital with family by her side. Loving wife of the late Edward Korczak; beloved mother of Lisa (Jack) Jessen, Jr. and Sarah (Jon) Hanf; dearest sister of the late Dale (Jane) McMahon, the late William (Kay) McMahon, and the...

Daniel P. Martiniak

Daniel P. Martiniak

March 12, 2021

DANIEL P. MARTINIAK Age 90, of Frankfort, passed away Friday, March 12th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Daniel is survived by his loving family, wife, Sharon Martiniak (Ohlendorf), children, Cassandra (Stephen) Sekulski, Jeffrey (Jody) Martiniak, Leroy (Laura) Martiniak, grandchildren, Stephen (Kaitlyn) Sekulski, Daniel Sekulski, Spencer Martiniak, Jordan Martiniak, Kyle Martiniak, brother in-law, Charles (Naty) Ohlendorf, sister in-law, Carol Ohlendorf...

Paul T. Govern

Paul T. Govern

March 12, 2021

Paul T. Govern 88, of New Lenox, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Paul was born in Bancroft, IA to the late John P. and Ella I. (nee Trenary) Govern. Beloved husband of the late June (nee Blanke); loving father of Tammy (Daniel) Sichak, Timothy (the late Debra) Govern, and the late Dennis (the...

Judy Carol Kenning

Judy Carol Kenning

March 11, 2021

Judy Carol Kenning January 6th, 1952 - March 11th, 2021 Judy Carol Kenning (Brackins) resident of Frankfort IL, age 69 passed away on March 11th, 2021 at home in the presence of her family. Judy is survived by her husband Steven E. Kenning, children Michael Perley, James Perley, Matthew Kenning and Angela Krebsbach (Kenning). She was the grandmother of Natalie...

Mary A.  Wassner

Mary A. Wassner

March 11, 2021

Mary A. Wassner (Waller), age 84, a resident of Monee passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Loving mother of Leslie (John) Cosich, late Mark (late Jet) Wassner and Billy (Kim) Wassner; beloved sister of Charlotte Waller, Cynthia Boyne, late Kenny (JoAnne) Waller, Wayne (late Barbara) Waller and Kevin (Jean)...

Donelle  Marie Bonales

Donelle Marie Bonales

March 9, 2021

Donelle Marie Bonales (Reyna), age 59, a resident of Matteson formerly of Tinley Park and Oak Forest, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. Loving wife of Manuel Bonales; beloved mother of Linda (James) Rotto and Tony Bonales; dearest sister of Don "Tony" (Kristine) Reyna, Jeff Reyna, late Ernesto Valentin and late Mariam Martinez; cherished Alexis Bonales, Aubree Bonales and...

Herta  M. Lorenz

Herta M. Lorenz

March 9, 2021

Herta M. Lorenz, age 101, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Herta is survived by her children, Judith (Ed Marsey) O’Connor, Rudolph K. (Kathleen) Lorenz, Barbara (late John “Jack” W.) McNichols; grandchildren, John ( Sara) O’Connor III, Barry ( Jackie) O’Connor, Rudy (Claudia) Lorenz, Ryan (Kim) O’Connor, Dan (Jess) O’Connor, Karyn (Tim) Schuett, Adam (Jennifer)...

Michael L. Voigt

Michael L. Voigt

March 8, 2021

Michael Lee Voigt 59, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 8, 2021 at his home. Michael was born in Springfield, IL to Jerry and the late Sally Ann (nee Wallace) Voigt. Loving father of Tyler (Christa) Voigt, Chelsea (David) Stiles, and Brett (Nikole) Voigt; cherished grandfather of Luke and Finn Stiles, and Declan Voigt; dear brother of...

Richard  M. Pfrommer

Richard M. Pfrommer

March 8, 2021

Richard M. Pfrommer, age 58, passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital. Richard is survived by his loving wife Jackie (nee Maurisak) Pfrommer; daughter Jessica Pfrommer; father William Pfrommer Sr; step mother Shirley Pfrommer; brothers, Rob Bryant and Bill Pfrommer Jr.; sister Debbie DeSurne; mother-in-law Monie Maurisak; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in...

Glenn A. Hoffman

Glenn A. Hoffman

March 8, 2021

GLENN A. HOFFMAN. Age 75, of Frankfort, passed away Monday, March 8th, 2021 at his home in Frankfort. Glenn is survived by his loving family, wife, Marcia Hoffman (Ortman), children, Brook (Julie) Hoffman, Tim Hoffman, Jon (Jill) Hoffman, Lindsay Hoffman, grandchildren, Connor Hoffman, Chase Hoffman, Ryan Hoffman, Taylor Hoffman, James Hoffman, Kennedy Hoffman, Tyler Hoffman, Brody Hoffman, Grayson Novosel, brother...

Jeanette  A. Yohe

Jeanette A. Yohe

March 7, 2021

Jeannette A. Yohe, age 64, passed away at home in Mokena on Sunday, March 7th, 2021. Jeanette is survived by her daughters, Michelle (Darwin) Long, and Tammy (Eric) Bailey; companion Ron Ehlers; grandchildren, Isaac Long, Cole Long, Xavier Long, Savion Long, Te’A Long, Jared Bailey, and Bryson Bailey; and her siblings, Katheryn (nee Kotos) Kuhr and Laura (nee Kotos) Frain....

Pamela S. Rossi

Pamela S. Rossi

March 7, 2021

Pamela S. Rossi (Warzynski), age 71, a resident of Boynton Beach Florida, formerly of New Lenox, Elwood, Country Club Hills and Dolton, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving wife of the late James. M. Rossi for 48 years; beloved mother of Dominc (Kim) Rossi and James (Malinda) Rossi; dearest sister of...

Ruth N. Pach

Ruth N. Pach

March 4, 2021

Ruth N. Pach (nee Richardson) 77, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2021 at her home. Ruth was born in Trimble, TN to the late Thomas and Willie (nee Leisure) Richardson. Beloved wife of Rudolph M. Pach; loving mother of Michael (Bernadette) Pach and Michele Pach. Private family services were held. Inurnment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood,...