Joliet, IL Obituaries

Violet A. Vanchina

Apr 13, 2015

Violet A. Vanchina (nee Albert), of Crest Hill, IL, 87, went to be with her Lord on April 13, 2015 at Symphony of Joliet. Violet was born July 1, 1927 in Joliet to Celia and Salvatore Albert. Violet is survived by her sister, Virginia (late William) Callaghan of Shorewood; brother, Jack of Crest Hill; and sister, Connie (Paul) Schneider...

Michael D. Powers

Apr 7, 2015

Michael D. Powers, age 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Sharoll (nee Beasley) Powers; children, Viki Powers, Vanessa Powers, Andrea (Dustin) Standish, Paul (Samantha) Romero, Alexander Romero and Kristi Romero; grandchildren, Alexxys, Addysen, Alyssa, Rachael, Ian and Amelia; siblings, Lynn Powers, Edward "Eddie" Powers; Virginia Powers, numerous nieces, nephews...

Shanti Kalia

Apr 5, 2015

Services for Shanti will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lawrence C. Van Allen Jr

Apr 5, 2015

Lawrence Van Allen Jr., age 78, at rest on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jo Ann (nee Sartori) Van Allen; children, Julie A. (David) Wiedmeyer; grandchildren, David A. (Kelly) Wiedmeyer Jr., Zachary L. Wiedmeyer and Gianna N. Wiedmeyer; great-grandson, Ryder A. Wiedmeyer; sisters, Charlotte (Scott) Derenzo, Joan Ann (Ron)Warnell, Louise...

James J. Muhich Sr

Apr 4, 2015

James J. Muhich Sr., age 71, entered eternal life on Saturday, April 4, 2015 after a courageous battle of a chronic illness. James is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sharon T. Muhich (nee Brencich); children, James (fiancAC.e Danielle Petrovich) Muhich Jr., Kimberly Muhich, and William Muhich; daughter-in-law, Nichole Muhich; one sister, Dorothy (John) Otte; dearest mother-in-law,...

Pauline D. Gordan

Apr 3, 2015

Pauline D. Gordan (nee Sila), age 80, at rest on Friday, April 3, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Pauline is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Claude H. Gordan Jr.; loving daughters, Debbie (George) Passas, Maryann (Michael) McGuire, and Kathie (Dick) Pesavento; nine cherished grandchildren; six cherished great-grandchildren; dear sister, Maryann (the late Ronald)...

Lilowti "Leela" Puran Williams

Apr 2, 2015

Lilowti Puran Williams "Leela", age 64, went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Leela is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Rev. Gordon Williams; loving children, Nadira, Montague, and Sherieka; seven cherished grandchildren, Avery, Malachi, David, Jayden, Matthew, Brianna, and Jasmine; dear siblings, Bissoondyal, Deopaul, Kalouti, Parmanand,...

Esther T. Garced

Apr 1, 2015

Esther T. Garced, age 83, passed away peacefully in God's grace on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Esther is survived by her four loving daughters, Adnellys "Nellie" (Frank) Bunzell, Yasmine (Dave) Purdey, Faith D. (Terry Rubitschung) Hood, Gloria "Gigi" Hood; grandchildren, Jason Bunzell, Jennifer Murawski and Adam Bunzell, Tana and Sara Purdey, Colton...

Diane Elizabeth (Leonard) Cockburn

Mar 31, 2015

Diane Elizabeth Cockburn (nee Leonard), age 53, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Diane is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Marty Cockburn; children, Caitlin (Chad) Davenport, Matt Cockburn, Jason, Nicole, and Patrick; grandchildren, Shay, Karina, Anna and Cessily; sisters, Janine (Ken) Griffin, Connie (Dave)...

Barbara J Midlock

Mar 30, 2015

Barbara Jean Midlock, age 95, born February 2, 1920. Passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2015, at Joliet Area Community Hospice center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aloysius (Al) Midlock, which they were married for 72 years before his death in December 2010; her parents, Anton and Lucille (Tasso) Ferro; sisters, Pauline Berdis, Eleanor Vargo,...

Ann M. Horvatin

Mar 29, 2015

Ann M. Horvatin "Nan" (nee Dolinshek), age 86, at rest on Sunday, March 29, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Ann is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Raymond Horvatin Sr.; children, Raymond "Biff" Jr. (Ann) Horvatin, Paul J. (Bridget) Horvatin, and Jim (Linda) Horvatin; grandchildren, Raymond "R.J.," and Andrew J. Horvatin, Shanna, Paul Kyle...

Helen Kon

Mar 26, 2015

Helen Kon, age 92, entered eternal life on Thursday, March 26, 2015. Helen is survived by her loving son, Michael Jon (Gloria) McBride; cherished granddaughters, Kelly (Andy) Hawkinson and Amy McBride; four cherished great grandchildren, Alex, Bailey, Michael, and Ty; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Eva (nee Spurtz) Kon;...

Angelo Aggelopoulos

Mar 21, 2015

Angelo Aggelopoulos, age 82, at rest on Saturday, March 21, 2015 with his loving daughters by his side. Angelo was born and raised in Joliet, IL and educated in the Joliet school system. He was a member of the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church in Joliet. Angelo was a proud United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean War....

Theodore Paul DeMarco

Mar 18, 2015

Theodore Paul DeMarco, age 102, born June 19, 1912, passed away, March 18, 2015 at Our Lady of Angels. Ted was a resident at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home for 20 years. He is survived by two daughters and eight grandchildren, his oldest daughter, Harriet "Nikki" Hrvatin and son-in-law, Arthur A. Hrvatin Sr. and family, Art (Trish) Hrvatin...

Emma M. Quigley

Mar 16, 2015

Emma M. Quigley (nee Ecker), age 98, at rest on Monday, March 16, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Emma is survived by her loving children, Jane (Richard) Breen, Richard J. (Sandra) Quigley, and James (Mary Ann) Quigley; 13 cherished grandchildren; 10 cherished great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her...

Dolores B. Gomez

Mar 11, 2015

Dolores B. Gomez (nee Jaso), age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side.

Dolores is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, David; loving children, David (Kathy), Leonard, and Vincent (Amy) Gomez; cherished grandchildren, Mike and Kara Gomez,...

Florence M. Adair

Mar 10, 2015

Florence M. Adair (nee Fraizer), age 75, passed away peacefully at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Florence is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Ray Adair Sr.; loving children Debbie (Rocky) Koehler, Don (Tammy) Adair, and Kathy (Henry Lopez) Adair; cherished grandchildren, Rocky Jr....

Hildegard E. Gierke

Mar 10, 2015

Hildegard E. Gierke, age 82, entered eternal life on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Hildegard is survived by her loving children, Eileen (Robert) Borgo and Michael (Darla) Gierke; four cherished grandchildren, Elizabeth (Josh) Jachna and Matthew Borgo, Ryan and Jared Gierke; cherished great-granddaughter, Annabelle Jachna; dear sister, Christel (Ernest)...

Barbara Jean Pieczynski

Mar 9, 2015

Barbara Jean "BoBo" Pieczynski (nee Cleve) 75 of Joliet, formerly of Dalton passed away at Edward Hospital in Naperville Monday afternoon March 9th, peacefully with her family at her side. Devoted and beloved wife of Ray for 54 years. Loving mother of Chris (Geri), David (Michelle), Brian (Denise), and Jeff (Jodi). Dearest grandmother of Stephanie, Danni, Andrew, Ben, Megan,...

Frederick R. Fonseca

Mar 9, 2015

Frederick “Fred” Richard Fonseca, age 66, peacefully left this world for the next, passing away in his home on March 9, 2015, due to complications following cancer. Fred is survived by his wife, Anne Marie Fonseca, his daughters: Meghan (Emily) Fonseca, Teal (Nate) Duncan, and Janelle Morton. Fred was a beloved brother and uncle and is survived...