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Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Kathleen Ann Kramerich

Kathleen Ann Kramerich

Sep 29, 2014

Kathleen Ann Kramerich, age 55, at rest on Monday, September 29, 2014. Kathleen is survived by her loving mother, Doris Kramerich (nee Moleski); cousins, Linda (Ronald) Erickson and Louise (the late Joseph) Gersich. Numerous cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her father, Daniel Kramerich; and her maternal grandparents, John and Josephine Moleski. Kathleen was born and raised in...

Patrick A. McDermott

Patrick A. McDermott

Sep 25, 2014

Patrick A. McDermott, suddenly on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Patrick is survived by his loving brothers, William F. McDermott and Larry F. Duffy; loving grandfather, Fred Koenig; beloved companion, Rosita Cantu-Valdez; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Patrick was a loving, caring friend. He was an avid motorcyclist, riding to many places across the country to...

Geraldine K. Kuhar

Geraldine K. Kuhar

Sep 25, 2014

Geraldine K. Kuhar (nee Scherer), age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Geri is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Retired Judge Ludwig J. Kuhar; loving children, Kimberly K. (Eric) Greenwald and Dr. Ludwig Chad (Claudette) Kuhar; cherished grandchildren, Megan and Kaitlyn Greenwald, Alex and Catheryn Kuhar;...

Osvaldo Hernandez

Osvaldo Hernandez

Sep 22, 2014

Osvaldo "Red" Hernandez, age 42, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 22, 2014. Red is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy (nee Munoz); brothers, Gabriel (Patricia Contreras) Hernandez and Juan M. (Yolonda Munoz) Hernandez. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Preceded in death by his daughter, Alyssa N. Hernandez (2002); parents, Eusebio and Basilia Hernandez. Red was...

Mark D. Stukel

Mark D. Stukel

Sep 19, 2014

Mark D. Stukel, age 56, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014. Mark is survived by one son, Jeremy (Marie) Stukel; granddaughter, Reese Stukel; three brothers, Mike (Leanne), Steve, and David Stukel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Maxine (nee Dearley) Stukel. Mark was a proud veteran of the United...

Homer D. Bryant

Homer D. Bryant

Sep 17, 2014

Bryant, Homer D., age 65, of Aurora, passed away peacefully September 17, 2014 lovingly surrounded by his family. Devoted husband to his wife Letha, and loving father to LaTrice (Derrell) Dallas; Homer Bryant Jr.; Sharod Bryant; Coretta (Leslie) Bowsky; LaMario Bryant; LaRenzo Bryant; and LaRyan Bryant. He will be remembered as a cherished, proud, and doting grandfather to his...

Joseph Arthur Gasparich

Joseph Arthur Gasparich

Sep 14, 2014

Joseph Arthur Gasparich, age 63, at rest on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Loyola Medical Center. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Anna (nee Jazwinski); daughters, Christina (Andrew) Witt, Stephanie (Chico Gersappe) Gasparich; grandchildren, Alex and Ryan Witt; father, Joseph L. (the late Helen) Gasparich; siblings, James (Mary Jo), Mary Beth Jessee, JoAnn (Len) Rittof,...

Joseph Staniszewski

Joseph Staniszewski

Sep 12, 2014

Joseph Staniszewski, age 56, died after a brave battle with cancer on Friday, September 12, 2014. Joseph is survived by his wife and partner, Wendy Staniszewski (nee Jenco); daughter, Katie; brother, Dan (Jan) Staniszewski; sister, Lynn (Dave) Siefert; and mother-in-law, Lois Jenco (nee Weaver). A cherished brother-in-law to: John (Susan) Jenco, Jeff (Carmen) Jenco, Amy (Michael) Bettis, and Melissa...

Mary St. Clair Hill

Mary St. Clair Hill

Sep 4, 2014

Mary Hill (nee St. Clair), age 69, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Thomas Hill; her son, Michael (Leti) Hill; grandchildren, Anthony and Micaela Hill; and one brother, William (Judy) St. Clair. Preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Mary (nee Monticello) St....

Jeffrey T. Flowers

Jeffrey T. Flowers

Sep 4, 2014

Jeffrey T. FLowers, age 51, went to rest on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Jeffrey is survived by his daughter, Melissa Fredericks (Jaroslav Nehyba); grandsons, Nikolas and Nathan Nehyba; mother, Annie Little (nee Gavin); three sisters, Brenda S. (Troy) Johnson, Denise (Ralph) Brooks; Vicky Blackmon; three brothers, Billy (Donna), Edward (Mattie), and Arthur Flowers; grandmother, Nellie Davis; aunt, Ezra Caruthers;...

Maureen J. Eich

Maureen J. Eich

Sep 4, 2014

Maureen Joan Eich (nee Muldoon), age 79, passed away at her home in Clearwater, FL on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Maureen is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Eugene Eich; three children, Michael Eich, Debbie (Pete) Snikeris, and Terry Eich; 6 grandchildren, Kristen Connor, Derek Snikeris, Dana Eich, Steven Eich, Brian Eich, and Dylan Eich; one great-granddaughter,...

Michael A. Papesh

Michael A. Papesh

Sep 1, 2014

Michael A. Papesh, age 50, at rest on Monday, September 1, 2014. Michael is survived by his wife, Molly (nee Durham); children, Jack and Michelle Papesh; mother, Mary Papesh; two brothers, David (Amy) of St. Augustine, Florida and Brian (Debbie) Papesh of Joliet, IL; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Edward...

Josephine M. Gregorash

Josephine M. Gregorash

Aug 31, 2014

Josephine M. Gregorash (nee Podobnik), age 92, at rest on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home. Born in Joliet on March 18, 1922 to the late Jacob and Katherine (nee Kufner) Podobnik, she remained a lifelong Joliet resident. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, John "Yack" Gregorash; brothers, Robert, Anthony and...

Michael A. Vertucci

Michael A. Vertucci

Aug 29, 2014

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Elvia Reyes

Elvia Reyes

Aug 27, 2014

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William J. Dragovan

William J. Dragovan

Aug 26, 2014

William J. Dragovan, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 with his loving family by his side. William is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Lucille (nee Brulc) Dragovan; children, Mark of Pasadena, CA, Wileen of Hermosa Beach, CA and Bill of Joliet, IL; one sister, Josephine (the late William) Krohn, brother-in-law, Harry (the...

Bruce J. Little

Bruce J. Little

Aug 25, 2014

Bruce J. Little, age 79, entered eternal life on Monday, August 25, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Bruce is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Joan (nee Valek); loving children, Bruce (Barbara), Randall (Charlene), Laurie (Dan) Byrne, and Kimberly Winterstein; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer and Christina Little, Emily, Christopher, Sarah, and Matthew Byrne, Jessica and...

Clara B. Gumienny

Clara B. Gumienny

Aug 22, 2014

Clara B. Gumienny (nee Benco), age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Clara is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (John) Fitzgerald; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer, Amy and Heather Fitzgerald; two great-grandsons, Ethan Tyler Moss and Caleb Edward Fitzgerald; sisters-in-law, Phyllis (the late Bernard) Benco and Lorraine Evans; numerous nieces, nephews...

Ruby Maxine Fultz

Ruby Maxine Fultz

Aug 18, 2014

Ruby Maxine Fultz (nee Beair), age 82, entered eternal life on Monday, August 18, 2014 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's surrounded by her loving family. Ruby is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Edward Fultz; loving children, Marsue (Robert) Youngren, Nancy (William) Slimack, and Robert Fultz; five grandchildren, Larry (Cheryl) Kingsbury, William (Jeanne) Kingsbury, Jennifer Piper,...

Michael E. Cimino

Michael E. Cimino

Aug 17, 2014

Michael E. Cimino, age 71, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 17, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Kathy (nee Darguzis), loving children, Kristi (James) Williams and Michael (Erin) Cimino; cherished grandchildren, Caine, Cole, Meaghan, Madisyn, McKenna, and Addyson; dear brother, Bob (Carol) Cimino; dear sister, Barb...

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