Joliet, IL Obituaries

Sep 25, 2015

Mary Catherine "Mary Kay" Schmitt (nee Smolich), age 66, entered eternal life on Friday, September 25, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mary Kay is the loving mother of Nancy (Scott) Lewandowski, Laura (Dan Rush) Schmitt-Mau, and Cathy (Brad) Blankenship; dearest grandmother of Abby, Blake, and Cara Lewandowski, Dylan and Leila Mau, William and Daniel Blankenship; cherished sister of...

Sep 25, 2015

Kyle L. Koetz, age 44, at rest on Friday, September 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Kyle is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Jennifer (nee Luce); loving children, Zachary (Rebecca) and Jonathon Koetz; loving brothers, Scott (Penny) and Treven (Betsy); loving father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ron and Mary Lynn (nee Hercegovics) Wilkinson;...

Sep 23, 2015

Betty Jane Smith (nee Seitz), age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Betty is survived by her children, Denise (Bruce) Winterbottom, Lisa Ibarra, Ryan Smith, Darin Smith and Ashley (Carson) Pond; grandchildren, Stephanie (Wayne) Schafroth, Chyan Winterbottom, Janie Ibarra, Shane Winterbottom, Malanie Daugherty...

Sep 21, 2015

A Celebration of Maria's life will begin on Saturday, 26, 2015 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving in procession to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, (205 E. Jackson St, Joliet), for a Mass of Christian Burial at at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Elmhurst Cemetery in Joliet. Visitation will be...

Sep 20, 2015

Robert “Gus” Gaston, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 20, 2015 after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Robert is survived by his life partner, Patricia Hoffman; former wife, Bonnie Gaston; children, Robert A. (Kerrie) Gaston, Sandra (David) Kappes; grandchildren, Richard (Gina) Tomeyer, Jackie Tomeyer and Ken Kappes; great-grandchildren,...

Sep 20, 2015

Leonard Joseph Cernetich “Lenny,” age 68, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 20, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Frances (nee Affrunti); son, Lenny (Jackie) Cernetich; daughter, Janet Cernetich; three sisters, Kathy Cernetich, Karen Cernetich and Patty (Tom) Banas; four step-children, Jannette (Jim) Boucher,...

Sep 17, 2015

George Gulas entered eternal life on Thursday, September 17, 2015, three days following his 92nd birthday, surrounded by his loving family. George is survived by three sons, George (Kim), Jim (Sue), and Bill; daughter, Maria; grandchildren, Stephanie (fiance Adam Lewickas), Katie, Jenny and Nick; sister, Irene (the late John) Nickelson, brother-in-law, Burnett (the late Margie) Reimers, and sister-in-law, Mary...

Sep 8, 2015

Gail E. Pisha (nee Binder) of Joliet, IL, passed peacefully from earth and into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 8 at the Hospice Home in Joliet. After a long battle with dementia, she joins her loving husband Paul in heaven.

Gail was born on Father’s Day, June 17, 1934, to her parents Otto...

Sep 7, 2015

Joseph H. Stengele, age 87, of Joliet and Manitowish Waters, WI, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 7, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. A lifelong resident of Joliet and moved to Manitowish Waters upon his retirement from Joliet Warehouse and Transfer in 1990. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Gladys (nee Hauser) of Joliet; one...

Sep 7, 2015

A celebration of Maria's life will begin on Saturday, September 12, 2015 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:00 a.m. then driving in procession to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Joliet. Visitation will...

Sep 6, 2015

William P. Babich, age 67, at rest on Sunday, September 6, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. William is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Helen; sons Peter and Anthony; sisters-in-law, Linda Babich, Margaret (Tom) Schaefer, Ilene (Bill) Covert, Carol Milius, Theresa (Bill) Reusch, Cynthia (Joe) Gitta, Annette (Robert) Larson and Rosemary Holland; brothers-in-law, Chuck Holland,...

Sep 5, 2015

Marsha Rae Princko (nee Bolte), age 66, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015 with her loving family close by her side. Marsha is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, George; mother, Irene Bolte; step mother, Jeane Bolte; brother, Jerry; sister, Kim (David) McElroy; step brother, Greg Bolte; half-sisters, Laura Bolte and Lisa Warren; numerous nieces, nephews...

Sep 2, 2015

Frances A. Dolnak, (nee Klimek), age 94, at rest Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, with her family by her side. Frances was a lifelong Joliet resident and member of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church. Loving mother of Richard (Kathy) and Ronald Dolnak; loving sister of Jean (Al) Spradlin of California; dearest grandmother of...

Sep 1, 2015

Margaret Hausfeld "Marge," (nee Mistakovich), passed away on Tuesday, September, 1, 2015.

Marge was born in Joliet, and as of late resided at Willow Falls of Crest Hill, IL. She was a Federal Employee formerly employed with Ammunition Procurement and Supply Agency; D.C.A.S.R., Chicago; and later retired from Hines V.A. Hospital. Marge was a member of St....

Aug 29, 2015

Manuel G. Vasquez, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2015, with his loving family by his side. Manuel was born on June 26, 1923, in Morris, IL to the late Jose and Felisa (nee Garcia) Vasquez. Manuel is survived by his five children, Manuel J. (Teresa) Vasquez of Hazel Crest, Michael M. (Josie) Vasquez of LaSalle...

Aug 28, 2015

Rose C. Pucel (nee Haley), age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Rose is survived by her loving son, Thomas (Karen) Pucel; granddaughter, Lindsay Gunier; special sister-in-law, Leona Pucel; devoted caregiver, Lina Surviliene; dearest nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Pucel; one...

Aug 27, 2015

Alfredo G. Zamudio, Jr., age 58, at rest on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Alfredo is survived by his loving son, Victor Zamudio; cherished grandchildren, Kaleb and Kiera Zamudio; loving father, Alfredo G. Zamudio, Sr.; loving mother, Marcella Zamudio; dear siblings,Jose (Leticia) Zamudio, Mary (Jose) Godina, Elizabeth Haro, Anita (Rene, Jr.) Acosta, Ricardo (Laurie) Zamudio; mother of his child, Roma...

Aug 25, 2015

Zoran Dusan Mijatovich, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Zoran is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Venise Mijatovich (nee Mondou); children, Suzanne Mijatovich, Monique (Leonard) Koenigsmark and Gerard Mijatovich; grandchildren, Vincent and Gabriel Koenigsmark; cousins, Tihomir (Beverly) Mijatovich, Kathy "Mitzi" Bustard, Bob Mijatovich, Chuck Mijatovich, Anna...

Aug 23, 2015

Charlene M. Voitik “Chuckie” (nee Unmisig), age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side. Charlene is survived by her loving children, Michael Voitik and Richelle (Doug) Bauer; siblings, Richard (Sally) Unmisig and Beverly (Anthony) Jadron; nieces and nephews, Meredith (Larry) Holcombe, Kevin Whitehead,...

Aug 22, 2015

Dorothy A. Carter (Buldak) (nee Kramerich), age 97, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Dorothy is survived by her children, Lawrence (Judy) Buldak and Carol (Larry) Studer; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters: Bernadine (the late Louis) Maffeo and Loretta (Ernest) Fagiano; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her late husband, James Carter; former...