Joliet, IL Obituaries

May 28, 2015

Rosemarie J. Pavlik (nee Busiedlik), age 69, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Rosemarie is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Andrew Pavlik; children, Douglas (Felicity) Pavlik, Marc (Tara) Pavlik, Jennifer (Phillip) Dawalt; grandchildren, Sydney, Austin, and Casey Pavlik, Bailey and Trenham Agnew; one sister, Roberta (Bernie) Kreiner;...

May 27, 2015

Born September 27, 1939 and passed away on May 27, 2015. Survived by his wife of 46 years Nancy (Zaura) Prazak; three children, Elizabeth (Efren) Dangond, Michael (Melinda), and Stephanie (Leo) Rivillas. Cherished Papa to Madison, Hadley, Alanah, Maxwell, Cristian, Keegan, Liliana and Leo. Also survived by his brother Paul (Anne) and sister Nancy (Anthony) Bugajsky and many nieces...

May 25, 2015

Judith (Claussen) "Judy" Partak, age 71 years, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, after a courageous battle with COPD. Survived by 3 sons, Dean, Gary and Chris (Jody) Partak; one sister, Jackie (late Marvin) Castelli; one brother, Terry (Judy) Claussen; 2 grandchildren, Tiffany (Brian) Viger and Jon Partak; one great-grandson, Jackson; 4 step-grandsons, Joshua, Nathan, Andrew and Zachary;...

May 25, 2015

Terrence passed away suddenly on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Texas. Survived by his father, Troy Johnson, Sr.; his mother, Brenda Johnson; his son Trenton Johnson, of Morris; his daughter Alyssa Johnson of Shorewood; his brother Troy Johnson, Jr.; his sisters, Tovah Allen and Tarah Johnson; his grandmother, Annie Little; his aunt, Vicky Flowers Blackmon; his uncle Arthur Flowers;...

May 25, 2015

David T. Jandura, age 52, at rest Monday, Memorial Day, May 25th, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Pauline Jandura, sister-in-law Sandra Jandura, and great niece Sasha Buzzard. Survived by three brothers Ronald (Mary Ann), Matthew (Diane), Richard (Connie), and one sister, Paulette (Robert) Listner. Loving uncle of Daniel (Kelly) Jandura,...

May 23, 2015

John "Jack" (Papa) Kerwin, age 89, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Joliet, IL. Jack was born in Joliet to Raymond and Dorothy (nee Iverson) Kerwin on December 21, 1925, and was raised by his father and grandmother Nettie after the untimely departure of his mother. He went to high...

May 21, 2015

The best fathers do more than watch their children grow. They instill in them a purpose and teach them what it means to live a meaningful life. On Thursday, May 21, 2015, Anthony LaPaso passed away at Northwestern Medical Center surrounded by his most treasured possession; his family. A Joliet native, Tony was born on February 11, 1942. He...

May 18, 2015

Catherine P. "Kay" Hochevar (nee Tomac) Age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center. Survived by her devoted son, Albert R, daughter-in-law Mary Ellen, granddaughter Katherine Elizabeth (Benjamin) Hochevar-Neumeyer, grandson Albert W., brother August Tomac Sr., sister-in-law Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) Tomac, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert...

May 17, 2015

Gloria Krall Llewellyn (nee Annunzi) passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Willow Falls in Crest Hill at the age of 90. Gloria was the only child born to Joseph and Mary Annunzi (nee Bradeska) on June 23, 1924. Her dad was a flagman for the EJ&E railroad and her mother was an expert seamstress and homemaker....

May 17, 2015

James F. Kinsley, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

A lifelong resident of Joliet. Veteran of the U.S. Army Special Weapons Project from 1946 to 1948. He retired from Commonwealth Edison after 40 years. He was a member of the National Exchange Club of Joliet.

May 15, 2015

Juan R. Rodriguez, age 44, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 15, 2015. Juan is survived by his loving children; Samantha Rodriguez, Cameron Bell and Jordyn Bell; grandchildren, Johannah, Gregory and Sofia; mother, Guadalupe Avalos; father, Rodolfo; siblings, Amelia Valdovinos and Marisol (Miguel) Leal; nieces and nephews, Jose, Yaya, Danny and Nico. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Antonio...

May 12, 2015

Tracey F. Mutz died suddenly on May 12, 2015 at the age of 60. Survived by her cherished daughters, Laurenn Flynn, Christine (Angel) Castro, and Tamara Mutz; her stepdaughter, Angelica Mutz; devoted "Mimi" to her granddaughter, Kaylee Ann; loving father, Paul Flynn; and her beloved siblings, Paul (Mary) Flynn, Patrice (Ed) Baptista and Timothy (Jann) Flynn. She is also...

May 12, 2015

James W. "Jim" Bruce Sr, born on June 2, 1937, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Sharon R. Bruce (nee Leiser); son, James W. "Bucky" (Kerri) Bruce; son-in-law, Joseph (the late Marylynn) Mavec; grandchildren, Elizabeth Bruce, Samantha Mavec, Martin...

May 11, 2015

Kay F. Zigrossi (nee Hoffmann), age 82, passed into Eternal Life on Monday, May 11, 2015, at Joliet Area Community Hospice, surrounded by loving family. Kay is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Nick; four children, Michael (Sandra Spivey) Zigrossi, Susan (Ronald) Orsini of Naperville, Timothy Zigrossi, and Terrence (Ann Jeriha) Zigrossi; one sister, Judy (nee Hoffmann)...

May 11, 2015

Margaret B. "Pat" Williams, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 11, 2015. Margaret is survived by her step-children, Kimberly (Mark) Nance of Peoria, Arizona, Heidi (Pat) Acuff of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Cindy Williams of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and Charley Williams Jr. of Seattle Washington; dear friends, Sister Phyllis Pitz, Jean Zola-Holling, Mary (Joe) Babich, Dr. Nick (Dr....

May 6, 2015

Mary Ann McGann, (nee Kachelhoffer), age 76, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Loving mother of Patti (John) D'Ambrose, Bridget (fiancAC. Jeff Curran) McGann, Mike (Tami) McGann, Danny McGann, David McGann and Katie (Kevin) Zihlman; dear grandmother of 13 and great-grandmother of two; and sister of Audrey Kachelhoffer. Preceded in death by her husband, Donald...

May 6, 2015

Visitation: 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Funeral Service: 12:15 p.m. Procession to Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville for Committal Service.

May 6, 2015

Robert E. LeRoy, Sr., Age 90, at peace with Lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Robert is survived by four children, Robert Jr. (Janice), Judy (David) Smrekar, Kenneth (Cheri), and Karen (Mike) Perino; 13 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild; also survived by a wonderful sister-in-law, Lorraine Baudek; as well as numerous...

May 3, 2015

William Edward Plut, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 3, 2015. William is survived by his sons, Edward Milton (Julie) and Christopher Plut; grandchildren, Russell Edward and Vincent Michael Plut, Christian Plut, Ashley Plut and Breanna Lester; sisters, Barbara (Carl) Guardia, Susan Plut, Victoria Plut, Peggy (Gary) Junkunc, and Heidi Jokich; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins....

May 3, 2015

Michael Byers McCoy, age 65, passed suddenly on Sunday, May 3, 2015.

Michael is survived by his loving children, Kerri (Robert) Gregurich and Michael (Deanne) McCoy; cherished grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth and Thomas Robert Gregurich; three dear siblings, Patrick (Genese) McCoy Jr., Marianne (John) Seguin, and William (Suzanne) McCoy; nieces and nephews, Kelli Nelmark, Tony and Kathryn McCoy....