Joliet, IL Obituaries

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...

Lois I. Noble

Nov 26, 2014

Lois I. Noble (nee Legan), age 78, at rest on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Lois is survived by her loving son, Dana (Robin) Noble; three grandchildren, Leah, Cade and Molly Noble; siblings, Rosemarie (the late Raymond) Novak, Pat (the late Gerald) Jaskowiak, Ernest (Ruby) Legan, Judy Legan, Joni (Steve) Clyatt and Tom...

James A. Armstrong

Nov 26, 2014

James A. "Porky" Armstrong, age 80 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont following a brief illness. Jim was born on December 18, 1933 in Lockport, Illinois to Benjamin and Mary "Minnie" (Kelly) Armstrong and married Dorothy Jean Tomac on September 24, 1960 in Joliet, Illinois. Dorothy preceded him 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...

George T. Hohenwater

Nov 24, 2014

George T. Hohenwater, age 74, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 24, 2014. George is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Mary Ann (nee Carroll); loving sons, George F. (Diane), Todd (Raeann), Robert (Chrissy), and Greg (Karen) Hohenwater; loving daughter, Sandra (Artie) DeMaso; cherished grandchildren, Brett and Scott, George, Lillian and Breanne, Mackenzie, Jack and Alaina,...

George J. Ballantine

Nov 24, 2014

George J. Ballantine, 76 years, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. Survived by wife, Darlene (Dunbar), married January 19, 1963; sons, George (Yolanda) James, and Robert Dunbar; five grandchildren, Nick, Alyssa, Ryne, Baelon and Olivia; and great granddaughter, Emilia; sister, Elizabeth Lyman. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends, golf partners, card players, and fishing buddies.Preceded in death by his parents,...

Katherine A. Jankola

Nov 23, 2014

Visitation: Location - Tezak Funeral Home Date/Time - Wednesday 9 AM to 10 AM Service: Location - SS. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery Chapel Date/Time - Wednesday 10:30 AM Cemetery: Location - SS. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery

Douglas J. Giaudrone Sr

Nov 21, 2014

Douglas J. Giaudrone Sr., age 75, entered into eternal life on Friday, November 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Doug is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Nora (nee McGary); loving son, Douglas J. Giaudrone Jr. and daughter-in-law, Leslie Giaudrone (nee Galicia) and loving son, Dwayne (Kathy) Giaudrone; cherished grandchildren, Andrew R. (deceased), Adam, Eric, Michael,...

Janett Marie Farkas

Nov 19, 2014

Janett Marie Farkas (nee Funk), age 70, entered eternal life on November 19, 2014, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving daughters. Janett is survived by her loving daughters, Elizabeth Brooks of East Peoria, IL, Monika (Carl) Loewes of Des Plaines, IL, and Jennifer (Mark) Demick of Plainfield, IL; cherished grandchildren, Luke, Ryan, and Cole Brooks, Paul and...

Marguerite K. Matyas

Nov 18, 2014

Marguerite K. Matyas (nee Dvore), age 76, at rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Marguerite is survived by her loving children, Raymond Matyas, Wendy (Michael Rossi), Mike (Nancy) Matyas; grandchildren, Kevin (Michelle) Krofta and Kim Krofta; great-grandsons, Mason and Aiden Krofta; sisters, Darlene (the late Conrad) Kewin, Carol (Ken) Schwartz and Billie...

Joseph Ketz

Nov 11, 2014

Joseph "Petey/Charlie" Ketz, age 101, entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Survived by one sister, Leona (the late Rudolph) Bregar; loving companion, Mary Maticic; as well as numerous step-children and grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary (nee Stimac) Ketz; five brothers, George (Frances), Joseph, Louis (Anna), Anthony (Frances), and...

James E. McAsey

Nov 10, 2014

James E. McAsey, age 87, of Joliet, passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Monday, November 10th, 2014 after a brief illness. Devoted and loving father of James (Ellen) McAsey, Mary (Rodger) Parsons, Lynn (Dave) Johnston, and Patty (Al) Toth; dearest grandfather of, Christine (Pat) Smith, Jim (Ammie) McAsey, Dr. Craig (Emily) McAsey, Mary (Scott)...

Lillian R. Anderson

Nov 10, 2014

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Oma C. Patino

Nov 9, 2014

Oma Callie Patino (nee McCoy), Born December 12, 1934 in Canebrake, WV and a resident of Shorewood, IL, passed away peacefully November 9, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet at age 79. Beloved wife of Frank Patino; dear mother of James Lautwein of Joliet and Alan (Dawn) Lautwein of Sioux Falls SD; loving grandmother of James,...

James P. Sczepaniak

Nov 9, 2014

James Paul Sczepaniak, age 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 9, 2014 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center following complications from prostate cancer. Born December 1, 1935 in Joliet to the late Stanley and Rose (nee Petan), he was a lifetime resident. James graduated from St. Joseph Catholic Grade School, Joliet Township High School Class of 1953 and Joliet...

Joseph Anthony Delaney

Nov 7, 2014

Joseph Anthony Delaney "Joe," age 86, passed away peacefully at St. Patrick's Residence in Naperville on Friday, November 7, 2014.

Loving and devoted husband of over 66 years to Helen (nee Buttles) Delaney; doting father of Maureen (Charles) Resler of Naperville, Peg (Ed) Monteagudo of Western Springs, Patricia (Terry) Stanley of Plainfield, Kathleen (Gary) Anderson of Plainfield,...

Marcella M. Karcz

Nov 4, 2014

Marcella M. (Kunke) Karcz, age 95, passed away November 4, 2014, at Joliet Area Hospice, surrounded by her loving family. Survived by four children, Donald (late Jessica) Karcz, Dan (Eva) Karcz, Theresa (Gary) Pauson and Elaine (late Michael) Fietterer; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-children; one sister, Arlene (John) Kapella; one sister-in-law, Carol Kunke; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in...