Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Irene T. Vercellino

Irene T. Vercellino

Jan 23, 2015

Irene T. Vercellino (nee Panich), age 89, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Friday, January 23, 2015. Irene is survived by her loving children, John (Mary) Vercellino and Karen Aldworth; grandchildren, Katherine (Michael) White, Robert J. Vercellino, Alan (Amy) Aldworth and Dan Aldworth; great-granchildren, Abigail and Brianna Zochowski, Kate and Maddie Aldworth and Olivia...

Barbara J. Adamic

Barbara J. Adamic

Jan 23, 2015

Barbara J. Adamic Born July 22, 1938 Died January 23, 2015 Parents were Alvin and Thelma Benn Eberhart Married for fifty three years to Walter Adamic. Her children are: Walter G. and Wife Donna Julie and Larry Kinsella Suzanne Marie She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Wayne. Other survivors are Ronald Eberhart, James (Lucy) Eberhart, Marlene...

Emma Jean "Toddy" Mikuska

Emma Jean "Toddy" Mikuska

Jan 18, 2015

Emma Jean Mikuska "Toddy" (nee Residori), age 79, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 18, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Toddy is survived by her loving son, Richard B. (Tommi) Mikuska Jr. of Garfiled, AR; loving sister, Jeanie (Vince) Gelsomino of Princeton, IL; as well as numerous dear in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death...

Celia Kren

Celia Kren

Jan 18, 2015

Celia Kren (nee Starcevich), 89, most recently of Lisle, passed away January 18, 2014, at Central DuPage Hospital. Survived by her son, Barry (Diane); daughter and best friend, Sue (Kelley Neal); in-laws, Lillian Starcevich, JoAnne Starcevich, Rome Kren, Marge Kren and Sally Kren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by her parents, John and Anne (nee...

Salvatore DeAngelis

Salvatore DeAngelis

Jan 15, 2015

Salvatore DeAngelis, age 85, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 15, 2015 surrounded by his family. Sal is survived by his beloved fiancAC.e, Lowelyn "Cissy" Leasure; loving children, Barry (Lynne) of Wilmington and Scott DeAngelis of CO; cherished grandchildren, Jessica of Wilmington and Sophia and Dario DeAngelis of CO, Carey and Nikki of OK; four great-grandchildren; dear brother, Anthony...

David A. "Pee Wee" Manfred

David A. "Pee Wee" Manfred

Jan 9, 2015

David A. "Pee Wee" Manfred, age 44, at rest on Friday, January 9, 2015. Dave is survived by his devoted children, Josh, Lukas, Gianna, and Sailer; his loving mother, Sharon (Jack Weaver) Colvin (nee Dwyer); dear brother and sisters, Rick (Devonna) Manfred, Karen (Rob) Manfred, and Bob Manfred; loving nieces and nephews, Craig Kelly, Eric Manfred, and Courtney Floyd;...

Nathan E. Gaines

Nathan E. Gaines

Jan 6, 2015

Nathan E. Gaines, age 41, at rest on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Nate is survived by his loving children, Miranda D., Nicholas R., and Logan T. Gaines, and Aubreanna Chambers; loving mother and step-father, Marlene (nee Whalen) and Charles Todd ; mother of his children, Amie Gaines; dear brothers, Timothy Todd and Brandon Gaines; dear sister, Michelle Gaines; as...

Anton R. Kupina

Anton R. Kupina

Jan 3, 2015

Anton R. "Tony" Kupina, age 87, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Tony is survived by his sister, Anne Kupina; three nephews, James (the late Margaret), Robert (Andrea), and Donald (Patricia) Kupina; one niece, Karen (Dean) Bentley; as well as numerous great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by his loving wife Dolores "Lolita" Kupina;...

Donald E. Onderisin

Donald E. Onderisin

Jan 2, 2015

Donald E. Onderisin, age 66, passed peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2015 at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL following a brief illness. Donald is survived by one sister, Audrey Onderisin; sister-in-law, Loretta (the late Fred) Onderisin; five step-brothers and sisters, Don (Ginny) Krall, Mike (LouAnn) Krall, Patty (Gus Gaston) Hoffman, Stephanie Krall and Mary Lee Krall; nephews, Samuel...

Elsie Louise Pirc

Elsie Louise Pirc

Jan 2, 2015

Elsie Louise Pirc (nee Wilson), age 92, entered eternal life on Friday, January 2, 2015. Elsie is survived by her loving son, John M. (Karen) Pirc; cherished granddaughter, Kate Pirc; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, John R. Pirc; parents, Sam and Alma (nee Hadfield) Wilson; sister, Sarah Hopkins; and brothers, George...

Helen M. Benac

Helen M. Benac

Jan 2, 2015

Helen M. Benac (nee Popek), age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Helen is survived by two daughters, Janice (David) Stefka of Joliet, Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Giles of AZ; one son David (Kristine) Benac of CA; four grandchildren, Michael (Joan) Stefka, Karen (Greg) Wiegmann, Mark (Wendy) Giles, and Shannon...

Theresa A. Jordan

Theresa A. Jordan

Jan 1, 2015

Theresa A. Jordan (nee Zelesnik), age 97, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Theresa was born in Joliet, IL on March 22, 1917 to the late Frank and Theresa (nee Riffel) Zelesnik and a resident of Crest Hill for most of her life. She passed...

Frank J. Kochalka

Frank J. Kochalka

Dec 30, 2014

Frank J. Kochalka, 67 years, December 30, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his wife Barbara (Racki); 2 sons, Dean (Theresa) Kochalka and Darryl (Tina) Kochalka; 2 granddaughters, Jamie (Tate) Langdon and Stevi (Brad) Fritts; 4 great-grandchildren; one brother, John (Sue) Kochalka; one brother-in-law, Gene Sanford; one aunt, Ann Honiotes; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins., Preceded...

Patrick J. Ballak

Patrick J. Ballak

Dec 30, 2014

Patrick J. Ballak, age 60, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Patrick is survived by his loving daughters, Ann Ballak, Tiffany (Efrain Gomez) Ballak, and Suzan (Alfredo) Gonzalez; grandchildren, Armando Ballak, Christopher and Anthony Wilmoth, Heaven Gonzalez, and Carlos Gomez; one sister, Barb Berscheid; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his...

Robert L. Delaney

Robert L. Delaney

Dec 29, 2014

Robert L. Delaney, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Park Pointe Morris Senior Living. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lois M. Delaney (nee Schwab); two sons, Robert A. (Suzanne Descourouez) Delaney and Gary L. (Kathy) Delaney; grandchildren, Rob, Brad, Kevin and Michael Delaney. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also...

William T. Babicki

William T. Babicki

Dec 29, 2014

William T. "Ted" Babicki, age 87, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 29, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Ted is survived by his loving sons, Raymond and Thomas (Jeanette) Babicki; cherished grandson, Joel Ryan Babicki; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen (nee Kolenc); parents, Theodore and...

Doris J. Gilbert

Doris J. Gilbert

Dec 26, 2014

Services for Doris J. Gilbert are private.

Efren Razo

Efren Razo

Dec 24, 2014

Efren Razo, age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Visitation: Location: Tezak Funeral Home Visitation Date/Time: Saturday, December 27, 2014 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Service Time: 3:00 p.m., Fr. Manuel Sanchez officiating Cremation rites to be accorded.

Genevieve Skodon

Genevieve Skodon

Dec 23, 2014

Visitation: St. Ambrose Catholic Church Friday 12/26/2014 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Service: St. Ambrose Catholic Church Friday 12/26/2014 10:00 a.m. Luncheon to follow Funeral Mass Interment Private In lieu of flowers, donations in Genevieve's name to Tri County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301

Elizabeth G. Boyer

Elizabeth G. Boyer

Dec 22, 2014

Elizabeth Gail Boyer (nee Everts), age 60, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 22, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Beth is survived by her loving children, Constance Marie (Thomas) Tongue, Rebecca (Nathan) Swarthout, Nicholas (fiancAC.e Mary), and Joshua (fiancAC.e Roxanne) Boyer; cherished grandchildren, Cayla and Nathan Tongue, Jacob Hostad, Dominic and Anthony Swarthout, Kayla Green,...

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