Gloria C. (Albert) Blazekovich

Gloria C. Blazekovich (nee Albert), age 93, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice under the care of the most wonderful caring staff of angels.

Gloria is survived by loving son, Paul (Lisa) Blazekovich; daughter-in-law, Ann Blazekovich (the late Dennis); grandchildren, Christine (Steve) Louchs, Adam (Jen) Blazekovich, Ian (Jen) Blazekovich, Bree (Jeremy) Burkett; 11 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Pat Albert and Elaine Blazekovich. Special nephew Jack Albert, who she spent several Sundays with hoping for a Chicago Bear win; niece, Mary Kay Miko; dear friends, Judy Martis and Susan Rodeghiero, as well as the many friends she enjoyed at Willow Falls. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Anton Blazekovich; son, Dennis Blazekovich; great-grandson, Jacob Louchs; parents, John and Concetta (nee Cellenti) Albert; 9 brothers and 3 sisters.

Gloria grew up in Crest Hill and was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church. She was a very proud and religious woman who loved her family dearly.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gloria’s name may be made to Joliet Area Community Hospice.

A Celebration of Gloria’s life will begin on Thursday, February 23, 2017 with a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church in Crest Hill at 1:00 p.m. Interment to follow at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Cemetery. Per Gloria’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet at church.

There will be no services at the funeral home.