Joliet, IL Obituaries

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 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...

Jun 24, 2015

Albert R. Chamberlin, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Albert is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Theresa (nee Marciniak); four sons, Brad (Joan) of Shorewood, IL, Dr. Michael (Bridget) of Cincinnati, OH, Glenn (Bobbi) of Antioch, IL and Craig (Jennifer) of Bartlett, IL; ten grandchildren,...

Jun 22, 2015

Gerald D. "Jerry" Janes, age 68, of Joliet, IL died on June 22, 2015 at Lehigh, FL Hope Hospice. Jerry was born December 1, 1946 to Rudolph Janes and Vivian (Wilson) Ramirez. Jerry leaves his sisters, Judith McSherry and Janice (Joe) Vaughan; brother, Rudy (Bonnie) Janes; half-brothers, Howard and Lupe Ramirez; longtime friend, Clark "Doug" Schiefen; and several nieces,...

Jun 22, 2015

John L. Davis, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2015. John is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dorothy (nee Cassidy) Davis; Children, John T. Davis, Madonna (Mike) Gale, Gerard (Crystal) Davis, Kathleen (Len) Capristo, Dennis (Claudia) Davis; grandchildren Michael Gale, Andrew Davis, Patrick Gale, Nicholas Davis, Gabrielle Davis, Ryne Davis, Sheridan Davis, and...

Jun 20, 2015

Age, 42, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 20, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Cyndi is survived by her loving children, Jaden Clark, Kayl and Braylie Voight; loving father, Patrick A. (Beverly) Leschber; loving sister, Karen (Ira) Cannady; loving brother, Karl (fiancAC.e Loretta) Leschber; loving grandparents, Walter and Katherine Leschber; also survived by numerous,...

Jun 19, 2015

Services listed below

Monday, June 22, 2015 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Road Joliet, Illinois 60435

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. George Serbian Orthodox Church 300 Stryker Avenue Joliet, IL 60436

Family and friends will gather at Tezak Funeral...

Jun 15, 2015

Joseph R. Starasinic "Joe," age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary (nee Green) Starasinic; Children, Carol (Daniel) Rohr of FL, Patricia (Gordie Jr.) Gillespie of Joliet, and Michael (Judy) Starasinic of Chesterton, IN; granddaughter, Laura Gillespie; one brother,...

Jun 15, 2015

Robert M. Susner, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Symphony of Joliet with his family at his side. Robert is survived by his wife, Genevieve (nee Kostyra), his son Nicholas (Karen) Susner, one grandson, Michael Grant (Ginger) Susner, three great-grandchildren, Maya, Angie and Connor Susner, his brother, Jack (Phyllis) Susner and numerous nieces and nephews....

Jun 13, 2015

Richard J. Shaw "Dick the Barber," age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, June 13th, 2015. He was born on April 16th, 1943 in Joliet, IL to James and Mary (Delrose) Shaw. He married his life-long sweetheart Dyann (Mondrella) Shaw on February 2nd, 1963. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Dyann; his children,...

Jun 11, 2015

Carol is survived by her husband of 58 years, John S. Horvat; sons, Jim (Sue) Horvat and Dan (Mary) Horvat; sister, Pat Makeever; sister-in-law, Geri Heintz; sons-in-law, Dwien Freih and Steve O'Connor; 10 grandchildren, Amy (Jon McCormick) Smith, Renee (Jim) Wuttke, Kristin (Matt) Middleton, Kyle (Miriam Leon) Horvat, Courtney Horvat, Callie Horvat, Zak Horvat, Gina (Charlie) Martin, Kevin and...

Jun 11, 2015

Age, 91, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Betty (nee Anderson); loving children, Barbara J. (John) Smith, Beverly J. (Paul) Woelfer, and Bradley D. Gatons; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter; dear sister, Joan (the late Leonard)...

Jun 11, 2015

Age 86, passed away peacefully at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with his family by his side.

Luke was born on March 4, 1929 to the late Ivan and Katherine (Plese) Plese and a lifelong resident of the Joliet area. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Geraldine E....

Jun 11, 2015

Raymond E. Swank, Sr. Age, 78, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Raymond is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Janice (nee Kempke); loving children, Chris (Mark) Smith, Kathy (Thomas) Perry, Phillip (Diane) Cooper, Kimberly (fiancAC. Matt Koselke) Navarro, Raymond Jr., and Edith (George) Walsh; cherished grandchildren,...

Jun 11, 2015

Age, 36, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Michael is survived by his beloved sons, Robert Newman and Dawson Bancroft; loving mother, Judith Newman (nee Sullivan); loving father, George O. (Rosemary) Newman, Jr.; dear sister, Bernadette (Don) Meadors; dear brother, Christopher (Nicole) Newman; dear half-brother, George Newman III; dear half-sister, JoAnn (Aric) Stone; loving nephews, Alexander,...

Jun 6, 2015

Age, 93, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 6, 2015. She was born March 2, 1922 in Joliet. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gasperich Sr.; son, Frank Gasperich Jr.; brothers, Joseph A. and Frank Cohil Jr.; and her parents, Frank and Mary A. Cohil. Margaret is survived by her nieces and nephews; godchild, Mary Petrella; her husband's...

Jun 5, 2015

John R. Davidson "Jack," age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 05, 2015 with his loving family by his side. John is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Irene (nee Felix) Davidson; children, Richard (JoAnne) Davidson and Jane Davidson; grandchildren, Jill (Jeff) Robinson, Lisa (Brad) Becker, Brian Davidson and Roger Davidson; great-grandchildren, Parker and Quinn Robinson...