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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Dennis G. Hammond
Dec 22, 2014
Dennis G. Hammond "Monkey," age 57, at rest on Monday, December 22, 2014. Dennis is survived by his siblings, Grant (Penny) Hammond, Nancy (the late Michael) Brenczewski, David (Ginger) Fleming and Doris (John) Thompson; loving companion, Gwen Wiley; cousin, Becky (Ron) Kleckner; numerous nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend, Richie Henson. Preceded in death by his parents, Dean and...
John J. Jakovich
Dec 21, 2014
John J. "Jake" Jakovich, age 71, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 21, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Jake is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Marilyn (nee Sorensen); loving sons, John "Jake Jr.", Jason (Amanda), and Joseph (Shannon) Jakovich; cherished grandchildren, Brady, Jake, Alison, Jack, and Maggie Jakovich; dear sister, Mary Alyce...
Marjorie Affrunti
Dec 20, 2014
Marjorie "Margie" Affrunti (nee Smolak), went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 20, 2014 at the age of 91. Born in Joliet in 1923 and was a lifelong resident, she graduated from Joliet Central High School in the class of 1941. Marj married Dom Affrunti in 1947. Marj is survived by her loving daughters, Nancy (Phil)...
Helen A. Lakota
Dec 16, 2014
Helen A. Lakota (nee Trizna), age 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Helen was born on November 12, 1917 in Joliet, IL to the late Joseph and Anna Trizna. Adored by her four children, Lou (Mary Fran), Jerry (Marge), Barb (Mike) Ludwick, Karen (Paul) McDermott; sadly missed by 16 grandchildren, Lou (Kris) Lakota, Maureen (the late Bill)...
Richard Cimino
Dec 15, 2014
Richard Cimino, age 44, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 15, 2014. Rich is survived by his beloved wife, Jodi (nee Snyder); loving children, Jenni (Vern) Smith, Jessi, Jerry, and Jacob Daniels; three cherished grandchildren, Nathan and Riley Smith, and Zachary Schweitzer Jr.; dear sister, Gina Cimino-Boggs; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death...
Helen R. D'Atri "Lou"
Dec 14, 2014
Helen Rose D'Atri "Lou" (nee Tankovic), age 89, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2014. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Joseph D'Atri; one son, Frank (Lana); and one grandson, Justin (Rahel). Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Matilda Tankovic; brothers, John, George and Joseph; sisters, Elsie and Josephine. Helen was born and...
Marvin W. Francis
Dec 12, 2014
Marvin W. Francis, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 12, 2014. Marvin is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jacqueline "Jackie" (nee Vogen) Francis; children, Daniel (Linda), Douglas J. Sr. (Connie), Diane (William) Wentzel; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Francis; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his...
Julia F. Patrick
Dec 11, 2014
Julia F. Patrick (nee Matuszewski), age 94, peacefully entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Julia is survived by her beloved children, Joseph D. (Jean) Synovic and Marlene (Terry) O'Reilly; loving grandchildren, Shelley Bennett, Julie Pozezinski, Michael Synovic, Jonathan Synovic, Sara Tadken, Erin Gerhart, Kelly Crist, and Sean O'Reilly; 22 cherished great grandchildren; brothers, Edward (Lorraine) and...
Nancy Katherine "Katie" Martin
Dec 11, 2014
Nancy Katherine "Katie" Martin, age 33, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Katie is survived by her loving parents, Kelly and Karla (nee Konjevich) Martin; loving brother Kraig (Jenna) Martin; dear niece, Kendall Martin; loving maternal grandparents, Donald and Nannette (nee Long) Konjevich; loving paternal grandmother, Nancy Thorpe; special aunt, Kamelia Oneth; as well as numerous...
Marian J. Banks
Dec 11, 2014
Marian J. Banks (nee Klenz) age 89, at rest on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Marian is survived by her loving children, Barbara Bartels, Gerald (Teresa), and Larry (Dawn) Banks; grandchildren, Diana (James) Brandt, Jeanne (Richard) Webber, Theresa Bartels, Carrie (Michael) Stirratt, Anthony (Mariah) Banks, Weston Banks, Nathanial Banks, Michael (Erin) Malik, Matthew (Yuko) Malik, Scott Banks and Melanie; 15...
Nicholas G. Manikas
Dec 9, 2014
Nicholas G. "Nick" Manikas, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Nick is survived by his loving brother, George (Shirley) Manikas; dear nieces and nephews, Janet (Steven) Erio, Linda (Bob) Walker, George (Laura) Manikas, John (Suzan) Chase Jr., Robert (Laly) Chase, and Deborah (Dan) Ochs; as well as numerous great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in...
Maria D. Vasquez
Dec 8, 2014
Maria D. Vasquez (nee Alonzo), age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 08, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Maria was born September 6, 1927, in Ottawa, IL to the late Maurilio and Josefina (nee Abarca) Alonzo. Maria is survived by her husband, Manuel G. Vasquez; children, Manuel J. (Teresa) Vasquez of Hazel Crest, Michael M....
Robert J. Rymsza
Dec 7, 2014
Robert J. "Bob" Rymsza Sr., age 66, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Linda Rymsza (nee Juricic); children, Amanda (Erik) Brown, Stephanie (fiancAC., Michael Schronski) Rymsza, and Robert Rymsza, Jr.; mother, Evelyn Rymsza (nee Birmingham) of Missouri; sister, Judy (Paul) Svendsen of Missouri;...
Julie A. Olsen
Dec 4, 2014
Julie A. Olsen (nee Skuta), age 49 of Minooka, IL at rest on December 4, 2014. Julie is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Jr.; loving children, Grant, Rachel and Claire Olsen; loving mother, Nancy Skuta (nee Ward); dear sisters, Andrea (Joseph) Oprosko and Jeana (Jerry) Witty; loving father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph Sr. and Mary (nee Durham) Olsen; dear...
Louis Joseph Sineni Sr
Dec 3, 2014
Louis Joseph Sineni, Sr., Age 85 of Crest Hill, IL entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Louis is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Marie (nee LaCoco); loving children, Cindi (Joseph) Dzialo, Steven Sineni, Louis Sineni Jr., Maria Sineni, and Kathie (Rich) Schlitter; cherished grandchildren, Melissa, Louie,...
George J. Bauer
Dec 3, 2014
George J. Bauer, age 82, at rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. George is survived by his brother, Joseph Bauer, Jr.; nieces, Deborah Kelley, Theresa Nealis, Lisa (Craig) Bauer; and nephew, Thomas Bauer. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Frances (nee Zugal) Bauer. George was born and raised in Joliet, IL, attended St. Joseph grade school and...
Robert J. Kantor
Nov 29, 2014
Robert James Kantor, Jr. "Skip," 55 of Joliet, IL succumbed to cancer at home surrounded by his family on November 29, 2014. Robert is survived by the mother of his children, Janet; son Matthew (Jerren); daughter Tiffany (Richard) De Nieuwe; son Edward (Courtney) Kantor; Mother Edna Kantor; sister Stacie (Mike) Gray; and grandchildren, Mia, AJ, Addisyn, Abel and Ryder....
Edward B. Mudron
Nov 28, 2014
Edward B. Mudron, 89 years, of Joliet, IL. passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, November 28, 2014. Survived by his four daughters, Lynn (Ted) Szlauderbach, Pam (Larry) Parzynski, Trish Mudron and Beth (Mike) Chermack. Eight grandchildren, Douglas, Lauren, Larry, Danielle, Emily, Sarah, Corey and Courtney, numerous nieces and nephews. Reunited with his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara;...
Wayne L. DeRoss
Nov 27, 2014
Wayne L. DeRoss, age 63, at rest on Thursday, November 27, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Wayne is survived by his wife of 26 years, Nancy (nee Pavnica); daughters, Maria and Susannah DeRoss; siblings, Robert (Mary Jean) DeRoss and Karen (Rusy) Mitcheff; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved beagle, Athena DeRoss. Preceded in death...
Charles H. Smith Jr
Nov 26, 2014
Charles H. Smith Jr., age 62, at peace on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 6.5 years, Char Smith; 2 step-sons, Michael (Barbara) and Brian (Chrissy) Wells; Step-granddaughter, Caitlyn Wells; sisters, Candy (David) Dolinsky-Wrobel, Judy (Steve) Moore; one brother; nephew, John Dolinsky; nieces, Angela Smith and...
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