Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Joseph A.  Srsnick

Joseph A. Srsnick

November 30, 2020

JOSEPH A. SRSNICK Age 90, of Mokena, entered into eternal life, Monday, November 30th, 2020 at his home in Mokena. Joseph is survived by his loving family, children, Debbie (Eric) Karlsson, Nick Srsnick, Allanna (late Jerry) Sell, grandchildren, Erik Karlsson, Jessica (fiancé Joe Oberts) Klein, Garrett Karlsson, great grandson, Jordan Klein and numerous nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in...

Audrey J. Frangella

Audrey J. Frangella

November 30, 2020

AUDREY J. FRANGELLA (KLOOS) Age 91, of Frankfort, beloved wife to the late Thomas “Frange” Frangella, passed away Monday, November 30th, 2020 at her home in Frankfort. Devoted mom of Therese (Wayne) Keller, Mary Jo (Bob) Gombas, Joann (Joe) Kessen, Tommy Frangella, Gerard (Kim) Frangella, Timothy (Cathy) Frangella, Christine (Mark) Crowley, Barbara (Corey) Bergamo and Maureen (Mike) Quaid. Dearest Granny...

Anna Mary Pentek

Anna Mary Pentek

November 29, 2020

Anna Mary Pentek (Takacs) Age 87, of Frankfort, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 64 years to the late Ernest W. Pentek, Sr.; loving mother of Ernest, Jr., (Retired Engineer CFD) Wife Susan; Daughter Katherine Anne; Daughter Janet; Son Robert, (Retired FF CFD); Son John, (Retired Battalion Chief CFD) Wife Brenda....

Mark Rodekohr

Mark Rodekohr

November 29, 2020

Mark E. Rodekohr Age 72, a resident of New Lenox, formerly of Oakton, Virginia passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Beloved husband of Carol (Feehery); loving father of Brandon (Elizabeth) Rodekohr; cherished grandfather of Brynn and Harper Rodekohr; dear brother of Barb Rodekohr; fond uncle of Emily (Joey) (Bromfield), Ian (Monique) Rodekohr, Steve (Brenda) Feehery, Karn (Scott) Mallwitz, Kris...

Elizabeth J. Martin

Elizabeth J. Martin

November 29, 2020

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Martin Age 90, a longtime resident of Frankfort, formerly of Olympia Fields and Chicago, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020. Loving wife of George Egofske and her late first husband Robert Martin; beloved mother of James Martin, Susan (Randy) Fox, Barbara (Peter) Egofske, Theresa (Jay) Farrell and the late Joan (John) Ryan; dearest stepmother of Dave...

Joanne  "Jo" Miller

Joanne "Jo" Miller

November 28, 2020

JOANNE “JO” MILLER (MAGILL) Age 56, of Peotone, passed away Saturday, November 28th, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Joanne is survived by her loving family, husband, Danny Miller, children, Luke (Katie Stojak) Jackson, Ian (Madison Haag) Jackson, Kieran (Erica Hess) Jackson, grandson, Dawson Jackson, former husband, Coyt Jackson, parents, John Magill, Harry Wallace, siblings, Elizabeth (Tom) McQuiston,...

Virginia  Mae Tracy

Virginia Mae Tracy

November 28, 2020

Virginia Mae Tracy (Marohnic) Age 93, a resident of Mokena passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Evert Tracy; loving mother of Evert (Leslie) Tracy, Sandra Regan, Jeanne (LaVerne) Moulton, and Ronald (Tina) Tracy; also survived by her fond daughter-in-law Sharon Tracy, numerous loving nieces and nephews, and her dedicated caregiver Tami Schilling. She was...

Mark  J. Bogdan, Sr.

Mark J. Bogdan, Sr.

November 25, 2020

Mark J. Bogdan, Sr. Age 60, a resident of New Lenox formerly of Berwyn, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Loving husband of Sara Bogdan (Brun); beloved father of Mark (Alexis) Bogdan, Jr., Jennifer Bogdan and Adam (Lara Speroff) Bogdan; cherished grandfather of Virginia and Beau Bogdan; dearest son of the late Joseph and Helen (Kukielski) Bogdan; dear brother...

Paul F. Lotti

Paul F. Lotti

November 25, 2020

Paul F Lotti Jr, age 78, of Crestwood peacefully passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. Paul was born June 1, 1942 in Chicago, the son of Paul & Frances Lotti. Paul grew up in Chicago and once married helped raise his children while living in Midlothian. He was an owner operator and retired from Gary Transfer in 2003 He...

Karen  L. Buhler

Karen L. Buhler

November 24, 2020

Karen L. Buhler (nee Barney), 72, of New Lenox, formerly of Chicago, went to her heavenly home on November 24, 2020. Karen was a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University who went on to dedicate her life to teaching children with special needs. Even after she retired from her position with the Chicago Public School system, she continued as a tutor...

Violet M. Plankis

Violet M. Plankis

November 24, 2020

Violet M. Plankis Age 96, a resident of Homer Glen formerly of Orland Park, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Loving wife of the late Joseph Plankis; beloved mother of Lee (Marie) Plankis, Robert Plankis, Ronald (Christine) Plankis and Joseph (Susan) Plankis; dearest sister of Marvin Ruis and several other deceased brothers and sisters; cherished grandmother of 10 and...

Bruce W. Patterson

Bruce W. Patterson

November 23, 2020

Obituary information is pending at this time.

Kenneth  A. Kulik

Kenneth A. Kulik

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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

November 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...