Obituaries

Kurtz Memorial Chapel Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Frankfort and New Lenox, IL area

Patricia A. Morrison

Patricia A. Morrison

May 27, 2020

PATRICIA A. MORRISON (FAABORG) Age 88, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 27th, 2020 at her home. Patricia is survived by her loving family, brothers, Bob (Jan) Faaborg, Lynn (Jean) Faaborg, daughters, Lynne (Gary) Knosher, Kim (Jim) Gumbel, daughter in-law, Cindy Morrison, grandchildren, Mike (Jill) Knosher, Kristi (Greg) Wright, Anne (Luke) Goosen, Andy Gumbel, Adam Gumbel, Richard Cavanaugh, great...

Roman Herrera Mendez

Roman Herrera Mendez

May 26, 2020

Roman Herrera Mendez Age 73, a resident of Bellwood, passed away on May 26, 2020. Beloved husband of M de Pilar (Botello); loving father of Jose Manuel Herrera, Jose Antonio Herrera, Rosa Isela Herrera, Margarita Herrera, Roman Herrera, and Claudia Herrera; cherished grandfather of Edwin Cadena, Marco Herrera, Reyes Cadena, Wendy Carrasco, Griselda Herrera, Dania Herrera, Roman Herrera, Jumayra Guadalupe...

Ann Marie Jensen

Ann Marie Jensen

May 25, 2020

Ann Marie (nee St. Aubin; widow of Richard Nisson Covaciu) Jensen, 50, of Frankfort, IL, passed away from cancer on Monday, May 25, 2020. Ann was born to Raymond and Barbara St. Aubin on September 4, 1969, at St. James Hospital in Chicago Heights, IL. She grew up as one of the four St. Aubin sisters whom were extremely close....

Gloria  Christopher

Gloria Christopher

May 25, 2020

Gloria Christopher (Cannataro) Age 88, a resident of Matteson, IL.. passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Daniel A. Christopher; loving mother of Debra (Neil) Sullivan and Dean Christopher; cherished grandmother of Dean (Ashley) Christopher and great-grandmother of Justin Christopher, Jacob Christopher, Alexus Skowron, and Giovanni Christopher; dear sister of Arthur (Marie) Cannataro Frank (Ann)...

Joanne  L. Corrigan

Joanne L. Corrigan

May 25, 2020

Joanne L. Corrigan (McManus) Age 77, of Frankfort, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Roy Corrigan; loving mother of Jean (John) McDougall, Roy Jr. (Diane) Corrigan, Brian (Leslie) Corrigan, Tim (Denise) Corrigan, Cathy (Marco) Buscaglia, and Michael (Kathy) Corrigan; cherished grandmother of Zachary, Roy III, Morgan, Kevin (Amanda), Kate, Jack, Mary Grace, Emily, Ben,...

George J. Matusak

George J. Matusak

May 24, 2020

George J. Matusak 79, of Tinley Park, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. George was born in Chicago to the late Michael and Anna (nee Beletskie) Matusak. Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Zylo); loving father of Katrina Errant, Theresa (Joseph) Pettinato, Michael (Jennifer Smith) Matusak, Jennifer (late Anthony) Mocherek-Volante and Christopher (Christina) Matusak;...

Patricia A. Rohline

Patricia A. Rohline

May 24, 2020

Patricia Rohline ( Bryce) passed away peacefully at home on May 24, 2020. She is survived by daughter Judith Lasits; granddaughters Cheryl (Michael Connelly), Judyann (Steven Brooks), Jaclyn, Mary (Donald Terry), Kathy (Benjamin Gonzalez) and her great grandchildren; Taylor, Erica, Ty, David, Garrett, and McKenzie; brother James Bryce; and niece Merri Bryce. Patricia was born in Joliet, IL. She spent...

Birgit E Kurber

Birgit E Kurber

May 23, 2020

Birgit (Birgie) E. Kurber, age 85, of Frankfort, IL, earned her angel wings in Heaven to be with the Lord on May 23, 2020. Birgie was always a classy, glamorous, social, kind-hearted, and generous woman. She is preceded in death by her treasured parents Arthur and Signe Melin. Birgit is survived by her beloved husband: Daniel L. Kurber, whom she...

Thomas L. Healy

Thomas L. Healy

May 22, 2020

Thomas L. Healy, 87, of Matteson for over 50 years, passed away on May 22, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Geneva (Geving), daughter, Risa (David) VanOvermeir, granddaughter, Risa A. VanOvermeir (Steve Perrino), and grandson, Michael VanOvermeir. Preceded in death by their son Kim Douglas Healy in 2009. Thomas was born in Branson, MO to the late William and...

Eleanore Dispensa

Eleanore Dispensa

May 21, 2020

Eleanore Dispensa, age 94, passed away peacefully on May 21st, 2020 in Frankfort, IL. She was born in Chicago on April 10th, 1926, the daughter of Claudio Corso and Lillian Ruzicka Corso, and was the 6th of 8 children. Eleanore was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to so many. She truly enjoyed talking to people and listening...

Gordon Nelson

Gordon Nelson

May 19, 2020

Gordon Nelson, age 89, at rest Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at Victoria Village in Homer Glen. Born April 3, 1931 in Chicago, son of the late Maurice and Agnes Nelson, beloved husband of Norma (Verboomen) Nelson, loving father of Deborah Winter and Sharon (late Fred) Rausch, cherished grandfather of Bethany (Josh) Noble, Kristy (Cody) Murphy, Stephen Rausch and Caitlin (Jim...

Geraldine R. Dillon

Geraldine R. Dillon

May 19, 2020

Geraldine R. “Geri” Dillon (nee Schindler) “Auntie” Age 81, a 45-year resident of New Lenox and formerly of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at her home. Geri was born in Glasgow, Montana to the late Gothard and Edith Schindler. Beloved wife of Richard W. Dillon; dear sister of the late Susan Augustine and the late Sharon Schindler; sister-in-law...

Gladys Viola Browning

Gladys Viola Browning

May 18, 2020

Gladys Viola Browning May 29, 1924 - May 18, 2020 Gladys Viola Browning (Westvig), age 95, of New Lenox, Illinois, died on Monday, May 18, 2020, at her home. She was surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter, Gloria (Stephen) Tadey of Mokena, Illinois. Three granddaughters, Lori (Robert) Kurzeja of Newbury Park, California, Lynn Tadey of...

Betty Jane Hart

Betty Jane Hart

May 17, 2020

Betty Jane Hart (Kojs) (Souhrada) Age 87, a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her home with her family at her side. Loving mother of Michael Kojs, Michele (Tom) Joseph, and Matthew (Susan) Kojs; cherished grandmother of Matthew A. Kojs (Norah Jacob) and Kevin D. (fiancé Madeline Chervitz) Kojs; dear god-mother to Theresa (Joseph)...

Philip "Phil" P. Tinley

Philip "Phil" P. Tinley

May 16, 2020

Philip Tinley, age 64, born in Dublin, Ireland and a resident of New Lenox, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Loving husband to Vickie Tinley (Rossborough); beloved father to Kathryn, James, and Sarah; beloved son of the late Seamus and Maureen Tinley; dearest brother of Toni (Arthur) Noone, Elizabeth, the late James...

Sandra C. Nelson

Sandra C. Nelson

May 13, 2020

SANDRA C. NELSON (Molinari), Age 81, of New Lenox formerly of Matteson, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Sandra is survived by her loving family; son Peter (Jennifer) Nelson; grandchildren Kiersten Nelson, Kaileigh Nelson, Kenton Nelson; brother Peter (Phyllis) Molinari and numerous nieces and nephews. Sandra was preceded in death by her husband Robert Nelson; parents Peter L. and...

Charles David  Baird

Charles David Baird

May 13, 2020

Charles David Baird Age 19, tragically passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 after succumbing to injuries inflicted upon him on May 10, 2020. Beloved son of David and Jennifer (Silva) Baird; loving brother of Danielle and Ryan Baird; cherished grandson of Charles H. and Roberta (Deaville) Baird, Daniel and Jane (Michalik) Silva; dearest nephew and cousin of Denise Silva...

Vernon G. Koepke

Vernon G. Koepke

May 13, 2020

Vernon G. Koepke, 95, of New Lenox, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020, at his home with devoted family at his side. Born in Geneva, IL to the late Henry A. and Clara (nee Jeske) Koepke, Vernon grew up in Batavia, IL, where after graduating from Batavia High School, he worked at Rachielle's Pharmacy as a Pharmacist Apprentice. He proudly...

Diana Lee Grygiel

Diana Lee Grygiel

May 11, 2020

Diana Lee Grygiel (nee Stogsdill) 77, of New Lenox, passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. Diana was born on July 25, 1942 in Berwyn, IL to the late Albert M. and Bertha V. (nee Keller) Stogsdill. Beloved wife of Jerome J. Grygiel; loving mother of Jerome Grygiel Jr., Christine (James) Wisniewski, Timothy (Michelle)...

Richard B.  Gaskins

Richard B. Gaskins

May 11, 2020

Richard B. Gaskins Age 84, a resident of Frankfort since 1976, formerly of Harrisburg, Illinois, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020. Beloved husband of Jacqueline Gaskins (Krueger) for 61 years; loving father Victoria (late John) Keller and Stacy Gaskins; cherished grandfather of Elizabeth, Rebecca, Christina, and Jessica; dear brother of Charlotte Jean (Edward) Carone; and loved by many dear...