Joliet, IL Obituaries

Aug 10, 2015

Claritta Ann Parker (nee Rutkiewicz) of Joliet passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10th at Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility in Naperville after a long illness. Clare was born April 9, 1933 in Lockport, IL. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John L. Parker; mother, Ruby Jackson; stepfather, Melvin Jackson; and brother, Gerald Rutkiewicz. Clare is survived...

Aug 8, 2015

Eugene E. Martin Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Eugene is survived by his loving children, Barbara (Andrew) Birsa, Paula Martin Imerman, and Eugene E. Jr. (Cynthia) Martin; grandchildren, Susan (Jason) Swanson, Michelle (Thomas) Snyder, Andrew Jr. (Molly) Birsa, Nicole (Daniel) Koopmann and Scott Schimanski, Nicholas Imerman,...

Aug 7, 2015

Gerald D. Stewart, Sr., age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Gerald is survived by his loving children, Gerald D. (Karen) Stewart Jr. and Julie (fiancAC. Greg Noble); cherished grandchildren, Patricia, Katrina, Nicholas, Annie, Brandon, Emily, and Rebecca; cherished great-grandchildren, Joshua, Diana, and Rylynn; special nephew, Jeffery David Wayne...

Aug 6, 2015

Bernadine N. Piazza (nee Yuneman), age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 06, 2015. Bernadine is survived by her loving children, Terrence (Barbara) Piazza, Daniel (Mary Lou) Piazza, James (Debbie) Piazza, Regina (Alex) Orta and Pamela (Michael) Coyne; grandchildren, Tracy (Jay) Dahlberg, Terry Jr.(Sally) Piazza and Tina (Brian) Gieseke, Dana Smid, and Nick (Megan) Piazza, James A. Jr.(Cheryl)...

Aug 1, 2015

Anita V. Tomastick, age 98, at rest on Saturday, August 1, 2015. Anita is survived by several cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Anna (nee Tkach) Tomastick; infant sister, Ludmilla; loving sister, Olga Tomastick. Anita was born in Taylor Springs, IL and resided in Joliet for most of her lifetime. Funeral Services for Anita...

Jul 27, 2015

Mary Theresa Jansen (nee Toth), age 93, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 27, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Mary is survived by her loving children, Joyce (Bruce) Liker and Joseph (Tammie) Bardowski; cherished grandchildren, Staci (Eric) Graf and Sarah (James) Kok, Jill Bardowski, and Holly Bardowski; cherished-great grandchildren, Nina Pepper Graf, Jaylyn Kok and...

Jul 21, 2015

Frances M. Sefcik (nee Nemanich), age 88, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Frances is survived by her loving daughter, Lynnette (Stephen) Reichel; loving son, Mark (Kimberly) Sefcik; 5 cherished grandsons, Stephen, Aaron, Corey, Bryan, and Jordan Reichel; dear brother, Frank Jr.(Donna); dear sister, Bernice Nemanich; as well as...

Jul 20, 2015

Services will be held privately. Interment of cremated remains will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Joliet.

Jul 17, 2015

Micaela N. Ojeda (nee Nuncio), age 91, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 17, 2015 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Micaela was born on March 10, 1924 in Del Valle, Texas. She resided in Joliet for 64 years since 1951. Micaela is survived by 11 loving children, Maria (Policarpio) Bazan, Jose (Mary) Godina, Socorro Flores, Paul (Bernice) Godina,...

Jul 16, 2015

Stephen R. Stukel, age 87, at rest on Thursday, July 16, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Stephen is survived by his children, Stephen P. (JoAnn), Elizabeth (James) Kaspar and Gregory (Ellen) Stukel; 5 grandchildren; dear friend, Anne Prock; and 7 siblings. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth Stukel; parents, Stephen and Mary Stukel; two...

Jul 15, 2015

Lawrence Charles Schneider, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sandra A. (nee Menard) Schneider; daughters, Amy L. Sahler, Amanda B. (William) Trantina; grandchildren, Hannah L. Trantina, Sophia R. Trantina, William C. Trantina and Ashton A. Turner; brother, Robert (Marilyn)...

Jul 15, 2015

Edward J Kanta 83 years Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at Villa Franciscan Nursing Home. Survived by one brother Benedict (Monica) Kanta, two sisters Helen Kanta and twin sister Ann Kanta. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Margaret (Pisut) Kanta, three brothers Joseph (Marie), Steve (Florence), and Louis Kanta, four sisters Irene (late...

Jul 11, 2015

Marilyn Jane Burich (nee Grein) Strengthened by love and prayers, Marilyn left this world on July 11, 2015. The eldest of six children, Marilyn was born in Joliet on January 13, 1931 to Hazel and Raymond Grein. She attended St. Patrick's for elementary school and graduated from St. Francis Academy in 1948. Marilyn chose to forego college so that...

Jul 9, 2015

David Lee Meyer, “Pa”, 73, passed away suddenly on Thursday July 9th, 2015 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. He was born on August 1st, 1941 in Aurora, Illinois to the late William and Margaret (Kanta) Meyer. After the death of his father in 1944, in the Philippines, while serving in the Navy during World War...

Jul 8, 2015

Richard L. Demick Sr., age 79, at rest on Wednesday, July 8, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Kay (nee Spelich); loving children, Mary Lee (Bob) Strahanoski, Richard Jr. (Debby), and Mark (Jennifer); cherished grandchildren, Bobby and Grace Strahanoski, Gabrielle and Emily Demick, and Erik Demick;...

Jul 8, 2015

Services are listed below.

Friday, July 10, 2015 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Road Joliet, Illinois 60435

Friday, July 10, 2015 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Road Joliet, Illinois 60435

Friday, July 10, 2015 2:00 PM

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Jul 2, 2015

Cheryl A. Shiffer (nee Crook), age 62, at rest on Thursday, July 02, 2015 with her loving family close by her side. Cheryl is survived by her devoted partner of 12 years, Robert Wysocki; her loving children, Damon Matthew (Erin) Shiffer, Erin (Leroy) Boaden, Marti Gage (Corey Kilbreath) Shiffer; grandchildren, Payton, D.J., Ella Shiffer, Becca "Bubba" Gilmore, Brady Boaden,...

Jul 1, 2015

Ann M (Hertko) Valek, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, while in Hospice Care at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet. Born and raised in Joliet, Ann attended S.S. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School and Joliet Township High School, from where she graduated in 1936. She was married in 1940 to Peter "Patsy" Valek...

Jun 28, 2015

Passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born April 5, 1928 to the late John and Mary Rozich (Ilenich). Alice was a Joliet resident her entire life attending St. Joseph Joliet Grade School and Joliet Township High School. Worked many years as a bookkeeper for her cousin, Joe Rozich's accounting practice. Long-time office...

Jun 27, 2015

Anna Orsini Horvat, "Mom"/"Noni", age 68, born in San Vittorino, Italy; went home to be with the Lord and her family on Saturday, June 27, 2015. Survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Leonard Horvat; loving children Lonnie (Joanna), Lawrence (Monica) Horvat and Laurie (Dusty) Kwasigroch. Grandmother of R.J., Grant, PFC Alex Cieszynski USMC, Kayla, Dylan, Nicholas and...