Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Beverly G.  Morgan

Beverly G. Morgan

Sep 9, 2020

BEVERLY G. MORGAN (DiMARZIO) Age 89, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, September 9th, 2020 at her home in New Lenox. Beverly is survived by her loving family, children, Robert J. (Donna) Morgan Jr., Marian (Robert) Busking, grandchildren, James (Michele) Morgan, Nicholas (Jennifer) Morgan, Ariana (Christopher) Hobby, Courtney (Lance) Johnson, great grandchildren, Jack, Nathan, Charlotte, Ryan, Amelia, Madelyn, Alexandra, Cameron...

Diane D. Tesar

Diane D. Tesar

Sep 8, 2020

DIANE D. TESAR (BANOVICH) Age 77, of Frankfort passed away Tuesday, September 8th, 2020 at her home in Frankfort. Diane is survived by her loving family, husband, Richard Tesar, children, Jennifer Tesar, Jeffrey (Christine) Tesar, grandchildren, Allison Tesar, Matthew Tesar, Lucas Tesar, siblings, Adrienne Caton, Rita (Jeff) Sachs and Nancy Dornhecker. Diane was preceded in death by her parents, John...

Caryl A. Carstens

Caryl A. Carstens

Sep 8, 2020

Caryl A. Carstens (Lund) Age 82, a resident of Frankfort, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Loving Mother of Andrea (John) McCarthy, Yvonne (Robert) Normoyle, Mark (Jennine) Carstens, and to Caryn (Matt) Haberkorn. Cherished grandmother of Kevin, Lauren (Joe), Joe (Katie), Kyle (Caitlin), Jordan (Ashley), Emily, Silas, Carys, Lincoln, Kajsa, Justus and Jonas. Great grandmother of Clark, Abby,...

Kenneth David Haynes

Kenneth David Haynes

Sep 7, 2020

Kenneth David Haynes 72, of Joliet, IL passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at his home. Kenneth was born in Chicago, IL to the late Woody Haynes and Henrietta Edwards Rowland. Survived by his beloved , Elaine Colegrove; loving father of Shelly (Andrew) Haynes-Micheal, Nisa Haynes, Kady Haynes, and Jack Haynes; dear brother of his twin sister, Janice Haynes, Ron...

Gladys M. Oetter

Gladys M. Oetter

Sep 6, 2020

Gladys M. Oetter Age 98, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Henry Oetter; loving mother of Rick Nelson and Sherry (Donald) Maurer; cherished grandmother of Rich (Rose), Matt (Tanya), late Bob (Rhonda) Nelson, Jeff (Lorri) Maurer, and Kim (Scott) Furlong and great-grandmother of Robert Jr., Richelle, Dustin, Keith, Jessica,...

Joseph T. Markowicz

Joseph T. Markowicz

Sep 5, 2020

Joseph T. Markowicz, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2020. A longtime resident of Homewood, formerly of Chicago Heights. Retired from the real-estate department of CommonWealth Edison after over 44 years of service. A lifetime member of St. Kieran Parish. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and enjoyed, traveling, square dancing, and spending time with...

Marlin Raddatz

Marlin Raddatz

Sep 4, 2020

Marlin Raddatz Age 77, a resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully playing his favorite puzzle, Sudoku on Friday, September 4, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Rebecca Raddatz (Grant); loving father of David (Robin) Raddatz, Brenda (John) Brown, and Michael (Karla) Baggett; cherished grandfather of Melanie (Scott) DeCaprio, Cody Roberts, Shaun Baggett, Matthew Baggett, Kyle Baggett, Jacob Thorson, Michael...

Nicholas Fiorillo Jr.

Nicholas Fiorillo Jr.

Sep 4, 2020

Nicholas Fiorillo Jr. Age 78, a resident of Westchester, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. Beloved husband of 57 years to Carole (Badovinac); loving father of Joanne (Stephen) Longmire and Cheryl Poper (fiancé Arthur Faje); cherished grandfather of Nicholas Poper, Daniel Longmire, and Michael Longmire; dear brother of Anna (late Charles) Littleton, Jeannie (Kenneth) Kanwischer, and Susie (late Joseph)...

Daniel J. Moutvic

Daniel J. Moutvic

Sep 4, 2020

Daniel J. Moutvic Age 58, of Frankfort formerly of Crete; passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. Loving husband of Mary Moutvic (O’Donnell); beloved father of Matthew Moutvic and Claire Moutvic; dearest son of Mary (Friar) and Richard Moutvic MD.; dearest brother of Richard (Kimberly) Moutvic, Margaret (Stephen) Wasz MD., Maureen (Stephen) Sheetz, and Peter (Lisa) Moutvic; cherished uncle of...

William Franklin Thompson

William Franklin Thompson

Sep 4, 2020

William Franklin Thompson age 81, a resident of Frankfort, formerly of Crete and Park Forest, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House. Loving husband of Andrea Thompson (Morris); beloved father of Susan (Steven) Duncan, Kelly (Edwin) Ashman, Richard (Kimberly) Thompson and Tricia (Matt) Sniadecki; dearest brother of Tommy (late Laura) Thompson, Richard (Nao)...

Karl H. Jaeger

Karl H. Jaeger

Sep 3, 2020

KARL H. JAEGER Age 79, of New Lenox, passed away Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Karl is survived by his family, fantastic husband of Gloria Jaeger (Sporny), loving father of Melissa (Don) Mihalovits, Rebecca (Joseph) Szczech, proud grandfather of Madisyn Mihalovits, Trent Mihalovits, Noah Szczech, Kyle Szczech, Kara Szczech and brother of...

Valerie Ann Danek

Valerie Ann Danek

Sep 2, 2020

Valerie Ann Danek (nee Burrer), known as 'Vivi' by her family, passed away after an unfortunate fall on September 2nd, 2020 at the age of 71. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Richard Keith Danek and her parents, Emma (Mosso) Burrer and Val George Burrer. She is survived by her son Keith (Susan) Danek and...

Michael Alan Bernard

Michael Alan Bernard

Sep 1, 2020

Michael Alan Bernard Michael Alan Bernard, a 52-year resident of New Lenox, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at the age of 72. Michael was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Patricia L. (nee Bennett) and the late George A. Bernard. Beloved husband of Betty (nee Malloy). Loving father of Laurie (Steve) Johnson, Amy Foley, Gregory (Susan) Bernard,...

Sandra Busch

Sandra Busch

Aug 30, 2020

SANDRA BUSCH Age 75, passed away Sunday, August 30th, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice House in Joliet. Sandra is survived by her loving family, siblings, Kathleen (James) Richards, Shelia Strickland, Glenn (Kimberly) Velasquez and numerous nieces and nephews. Sandra was preceded in death by her parents, Celestino & Marie Velasquez (Busch) and brother in-law Larry Strickland. Sandra was...

Joyce Marie Davis

Joyce Marie Davis

Aug 29, 2020

Joyce Marie Davis (nee Howe) 78, of New Lenox formerly of Mokena, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Joyce was born in Waynesboro, TN to the late James and Edna (nee Pulley) Howe. Beloved wife of 54 years of David Davis; loving mother of Duane White, Melissa (Jeff) Jankowski, and Brian...

Carole Joyce Hare

Carole Joyce Hare

Aug 28, 2020

Carole Joyce Hare Carole was born on January 8, 1946 and passed away on August 28, 2020. Faithful spouse to Floyd Greer; loving mother of Steve Hare and Denise Pienias; adoring grandmother of Brett Hare, Kristen Hare, Lincoln Pienias and Reagan Pienias. Private services were held.

Andree Emlienne Gilarski

Andree Emlienne Gilarski

Aug 28, 2020

Andree Emlienne Gilarski, age 97, passed away Friday, August 28th, 2020 Andree was born in Neuves Maison, France on October 26, 1922. Andree is survived by her loving family: Daughter Claudine Gilarski, son Robert, and wife (Laura) Gilarski, her 2 grandchildren, Christa Gilarski and Collin Gilarski, nieces Elaine (George) Godomski, Pat Zawierski, Denise Truxal, Lilly Varner and numerous great, and...

Jennifer Lynn Strezo

Jennifer Lynn Strezo

Aug 26, 2020

Jennifer Lynn Strezo (nee Pignone) 50, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Jennifer was born in Chicago to Carolyn (nee Geraci) and the late Richard Pignone. Beloved wife of Michael R. Strezo; loving and devoted mother of Jason Strezo and Jeremy Strezo; dear sister of Joseph (Lori) Pignone; cherished...

Michael J. Celkis

Michael J. Celkis

Aug 25, 2020

Michael J. Celkis 55, of New Lenox, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox. Michael was born in Oak Lawn, IL to Eunice (nee Willis) and the late James J. Celkis. Beloved husband of Angela; Loving father of Christine; Dear brother of James “Doc” (Cheryl), Sandra “Crow” Hill, Thomas “Tombo” (April), Sharon “Pokey” (Perry) Crakes,...

Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson

Aug 24, 2020

Steve Wilson Age 79, a resident of Bridgeview, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020. Loving father of Debby (Richard) Tremble, Allen Wilson, and Brian Wilson; cherished grandfather of Danielle Tremble, Rachel Tremble, and Caitlyn Wilson; dear brother of Caroline Loyd, Linda Wilson, and Milly (Gerry) Brown; devoted partner of Joyce Milbrandt; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces,...