Joliet, IL Obituaries

May 7, 2014

Wilbur H. Brookman, Jr., age 69, at rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Wilbur is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary Ann Brookman (nee Jahneke); loving children, Lorraine (Scott) Offerman and James (fiancee Christina) Brookman; cherished grandchildren, Tony and Jason Offerman; sister, Betty (Don) Axelsen; brother, Dan (Kathy) Brookman; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and...

May 5, 2014

Ethel P. "Sugar" Fuhrman (nee Correll), age 70, at rest on Monday, May 5, 2014. Ethel is survived by her loving daughter, Gail L. (Juan) Nino; two loving sons, Ronald H. (Antoinette) and Kenneth D. (Tammy) Fuhrman; cherished grandchildren, Gregory and Jeremy Blair, Candace and Ronald Jr. Fuhrman, Alexis Nino, Samuel and Max Fuhrman; dearest great-grandchildren, Jayden, Spencer, Aiden,...

May 5, 2014

Marilyn J. Truax, age 83, at rest on Monday, May 5, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Marilyn is survived by her nieces and nephews, Judy (Steve Lucas) Truax of Joliet, IL, Sherry Truax, William (Donna) Truax Jr., Richard (Karen) Truax, Steve Cerutti, Dave (Cathy) Cerutti, and Mark (Laura) Cerutti all of Rockford, IL; special cousin, Arlene...

May 4, 2014

Frank J. Gregorash, 91, of Crest Hill, Illinois passed away May 4, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born November 23, 1922 in Joliet, Illinois to Nickolas and Barbara (nee Fir) Gregorash. He married Elizabeth Liker on September 6, 1947 at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet. Frank...

May 2, 2014

Catherine Ann Grzetich, age 82, at rest on Friday, May 2, 2014. Catherine was born in Joliet and was a lifelong resident. Catherine is survived by her sister, Margaret Grzetich; two sisters-in-law, Loretta (the late Joe) Grzetich and Sue (the late Tony) Grate; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, John J. and...

May 2, 2014

Loretta S. Adamic (nee Schwab), age 81, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 2, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Loretta is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, John E. Adamic; loving children, Jack (Anna) Adamic, Kathleen (Tony) Costa, and Mary Adamic; cherished grandchildren, Erin Foat, John Adamic, Anthony and Christopher Costa; dearest great-grandchildren, Dylan...

Apr 30, 2014

Michael J. Hrubos, age 90, at peace on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Michael is survived by his loving and caring brother, Joseph (Lorraine) Hrubos; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Betty (nee Horwath) Hrubos; parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Palovcak) Hrubos; siblings, Madeline Hrubos, Dorothy (Steve) Paucak, Agnes (Frank) Renchof and...

Apr 30, 2014

Margaret B. Franze (nee Ancel), age 83, at peace with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 with her loving husband by her side. Margaret is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Charles Franze Sr.; loving daughter, Marjean Franze; sister-in-law, Sr. Marilyn Jean Franze; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and daughter-in-law, Janice. Preceded in death...

Apr 28, 2014

Mary June Decman (nee Mason), Age 92, entered eternal life on Monday, April 28, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Mary June is survived by her loving children, Jim (Loretta) Decman and Kurt Decman; eight dear grandchildren; also survived by numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Decman;...

Apr 26, 2014

Paul F. Lucas, age 77, entered into the kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Paul is survived by his loving nephews, Larry (Melissa) Lucas, Matt (fiancA�AC. Sarah Kranz) Lucas; sister-in-law, Donna (the late Larry) Lucas; and great-nephews, Mitchell and Logan Lucas. Numerous cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, Francis...

Apr 25, 2014

Nancy A. Busse (nee Lukanich), age 72, at peace with the Lord on Friday, April 25, 2014 with her loving family and friends by her side. Nancy is survived by her loving children, Beth Roark, Matt (Meredith), Greg (Lisa), Donald (Jamee), and Amy Busse; grandchildren, Ben and Claire Roark, Aidan, William, Olivia, and Madison Busse; two sisters, Mary Lou...

Apr 22, 2014

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Apr 19, 2014

Robert L. Mackey "Bob," age 84, at rest on Saturday, April 19, 2014 one week shy of his 40th wedding anniversary, with his wife and daughter close by his side. Survived by his beloved wife, Marilyn D. (nee Kelly) Mackey; loving father of Ruth (David) Silverman; dearest grandfather of Robert T. Mackey, Mabel Mackey, Jennifer (Bryan) Lindskog and Sarah...

Apr 18, 2014

Daniel J. Clark, entered eternal life on Friday, April 18, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Barbara; loving step-daughter, Lisa Dennis of Bullhead City, AZ; four cherished grandchildren, Gunner, Cody (Kaylee), Mikenlea, and Caden Dennis; dear great-grandchild, Madison Skye Dennis; cherished mother, Dena (James) Babicki; dear brothers,...

Apr 17, 2014

Arlyn L. Papesh (nee Kohlhagen), age 79, at rest on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Survived by her loving children, Mike, Pat (Karen), Tony (Cheryl) and David (Barb Zanio) Papesh; grandchildren, Kelly, Kristin, Lauryn, Sheila, and Dan; siblings, Donis (the late Frank) Suski and John (JoAnn) Kohlhagen; sister-in-law Pat (the late James) Kohlhagen; and a close niece, Nikki. Numerous nieces,...

Apr 17, 2014

Marie C. Matlak-Klimek (nee Vella), age 87, at peace in Heaven on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Marie is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, David B. Klimek; one sister, Kay (the late Ross) Margentina; stepchildren, Gerald (Joan) Klimek, Claudine (Mike) Roderick, and Ron Klimek; grandchildren, Ben (Beth) Klimek, Katie Klimek, and R.J. Roderick; special nieces, Sandra Anderson...

Apr 17, 2014

Age 66, entered eternal life on Thursday, April 17, 2014. John is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Gennie March (nee Laczkowski); loving children, Christian and John March; four sisters; also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, John A. and Constance (nee Norris) March; and sister, Charlene Prybylski. John was...

Apr 15, 2014

Paul J. Vargo, age 60, at rest on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and friends. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Nancy (nee Hockey) Vargo; "the kids," Beverly Johnson, Sharleen (Shawn) Hill, Steven Vargo; a special goddaughter, Christina Vargo; grandchildren, Alisha Johnson, and Sawyer Hill; one brother, John "Jack" Vargo Jr....

Apr 12, 2014

Lilia M. Munoz (nee Molina) age 92, died peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 13,1922, in Alice, TX to the late Luciano and Martina (nee Chapa) Molina. Lilia is survived by her loving daughters, Eloisa (Emilio) Abeyta of Lubbock, TX, Gloria (Albert) Barajas of Aurora IL, Alicia (fiancé, Jose...

Apr 10, 2014

Patricia R. Daffara (nee Biesiada), at rest on Thursday, April 10, 2014. Patricia is survived by her loving children, Michael (Pam) West and Debbie Berry; cherished grandchildren, Courtney (the late John) Simpson, Shawn (fiancee Adrianna) West, and Dru Berry; dear great-grandchildren, Kerrigan Simpson, Easton West, and Kiley Van Leeuwen; and good friends, Jyme Ann and Jim Perry. Preceded in...