Joliet, IL Obituaries

Richard J. Georgantas

Aug 20, 2015

Richard J. Georgantas 79, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 after an 18 month battle with cancer at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side. Survived by his wife of 53 years Judy (Boban), daughter Sue (Jim) Gulas, and grandchildren Jenny and Nick Gulas. Also survived by his sisters, Lorraine (Dave - Deceased)...

Jennie T. Priyatel

Aug 19, 2015

Jennie T. Priyatel (nee Plut), age 99, entered eternal life on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Jennie is survived by her sister, Bernadine (the late Paul) Madronich of San Francisco, CA; sisters-in-law, Dolores (the late Alex), Eileen (the late Bernard), Betty (the late John), and Pat (the late Robert) Plut; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Preceded...

Manuel F. Rodas

Aug 16, 2015

Manuel F. Rodas, age 96, entered eternal life after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Manuel is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Estella M. Rodas; loving children, Estuardo Rodas and Lilian Miranda; grandson, Giovanni Fratti; and one dear sister, Estella Romero. Preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Hortencia Rodas Cruz;...

Gloria G. Salazar

Aug 16, 2015

Gloria Guadalupe Salazar, age 62, entered eternal life after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 16, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family. Gloria is survived by her beloved husband, Jose Roberto Salazar; loving children, Reyna (Edward) Hensley, Diana, Javier (Veronica), and Jaime (Liz) Salazar; loving mother, Sanjuana Salazar (nee Leal); cherished grandchildren, Tiara, Ricky, Isabella,...

James G. Novak, Sr

Aug 12, 2015

James G. Novak Sr., age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 with his loving family by his side. James is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Melanie Novak (nee Wlodarek); children, Sarah E. Novak and James G. Novak Jr. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Betty (nee Cryder) Novak; first wife, Mary...

Claritta Ann Parker

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...

Eugene E. Martin Sr

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,...

Gerald D. "Jerry" Stewart

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...

Bernadine N. Piazza

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)...

Anita V. Tomastick

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...

Mary Theresa Jansen

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...

Frances M. Sefcik

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...

Alice Ochs

Jul 20, 2015

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

Micaela N. Ojeda

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,...

Stephen R. Stukel

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...

Lawrence C. Schneider

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)...

Edward J. Kanta

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...

Marilyn Jane Burich

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...

David Lee Meyer

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...

Fredy Palacios

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

Mount...