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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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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
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
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
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
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...
John W. Canaday
Aug 12, 2014
John W. Canaday, age 72, of Plainfield, formerly of Springfield, IL passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 with his loving family close by his side. John leaves behind his beloved wife of 50 years, Wanda "Peach" Canaday (nee Wood); three loving daughters, Cindy (Jeff) Picha, Tonya (Darren) Farris and Jodi Canaday; five granddaughters, Jordan,...
Irene Zupancic
Aug 12, 2014
Irene "Rena" Zupancic (nee Filek), age 90, entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Rena is survived by her three sons, Richard of Salt Lake City, Utah, James "Pokey" of Bend, Oregon, Raymond (Marla) of Fallbrook, California; eight grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Lefty"; parents, Thomas and Maria (nee Jantolak) Filek; second...
Adeline M. Jenco
Aug 10, 2014
Adeline M. Jenco (nee Pietrzak), age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2014 with her family by her side. Adeline is survived by her children, Steve (Linda) Jenco, Mick Jenco and Dave Jenco; grandchildren, Melissa (Mike) Trice, Michelle Jenco, Chris Jenco, Joey Jenco, Tasha Jenco, David (Brittany) Jenco, and Danielle (A.J.) Riley; great-granddaughter, Juliana Jenco; brother, Edward...
Paul Francis Seymour
Aug 5, 2014
Paul Francis Seymour, Age 101, born January 24, 1913, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at home Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Beloved father of four loving children: daughter, Pauline (Joe) Mikuska and sons: Robert (Ann Brinkman), Alphe (Pat Hines), and Arthur (Maryann Williams) Seymour; Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren; and great-grandfather of eighteen great-grandchildren. Several dear...
Thaddeus S. Synowic
Aug 5, 2014
Thaddeus S. "Ted" Synowic, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Ted is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Betty (nee Kambic); loving children, Linda (Jeff) Wilson, Paul (Ruth), and Jeffrey (Laura); cherished grandchildren, Maddie and Sam Wilson and Dylan Synowic; also survived by numerous nieces nephews...
Raymond T. Mutz
Aug 4, 2014
Raymond T. Mutz, age 77, of Joliet, IL and Mesa, AZ, entered eternal life on Monday, August 4, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy (nee Nokes); loving children, Debra and Joseph (Dee Pizer); dear sister, Marian (Al) Govednik; three cherished step-grandchildren, Aaron, Nathan, and Josh Pizer;...
Thomas H. Zola
Aug 3, 2014
Thomas H. Zola "Big Tom", age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Thomas is survived by his three loving daughters, Cynthia Zola, Laura (Joe) Jelinek, and Gail (Alex) Kostueck; four cherished granddaughters, Nadia Zola, Emily (Gregory) Kazak and Rachel Jelinek, and Olivia Kostueck; sister, Judith (Walter) Lorenc; step-sister, Paula...
Gospava Kisich
Aug 2, 2014
Gospava Kisich (nee Jukovich), age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Gospava is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Milovan; loving children, Daniel, Steven, Olga Deschamps, and Bosa Goodale; Dan's family, children, Liana and David, grandchildren, Eric and Lauren; Steven's family, wife, Theresa and children, Kristi, Nicole,...
Amalia Rosas Hernandez
Jul 28, 2014
Amalia Rosas Hernandez, passed peacefully and called to the Lord's side on Monday, July 28, 2014. She was born to Rosendo and Herculana Rosas on August 25, 1945 in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. Our loving sister Amalia was a lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois. She was a talented seamstress/designer, knitter, crocheter, cook, card and domino player; a loving sister and...
Felix M. Gonzalez Garcia
Jul 27, 2014
Felix M. Gonzalez Garcia, age 66, of Patillas, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2014. Survived by his wife, Margarita Villagrana; his children, Felix, Jaslyn, Sam and Danny; grandchildren, Olivia, Aiden, Felix-Diego and Nicolas; parents, Genara Garcia and Felix Gonzalez; numerous brothers and sisters also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in...
Theresa J. Jerman
Jul 27, 2014
Theresa J. Jerman (nee Juricic), age 79, at rest, on Sunday, July 27, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Theresa is survived by her sisters, Bernice (Carl) Fosnaugh and Delores Spadin of Niles, OH; sister-in-law, Mary (the late Joseph) Juricic; and longtime loving caregiver, Sandy (Don) Piatak and children. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded...
Michael James Garcia
Jul 23, 2014
Michael James Garcia "Cheekobrix", age 18, of Joliet, IL and Dallas, TX, passed away on July 23, 2014. Loving son of Jeanna (Faisal Khan) Pacheco and Richard (Lisa) Horwath; Stepson of Anthony Garcia Sr.; Dear brother of Bryan (Jose) Salinas, Jacob (Jessica) Ridge, Julianne Harris, Anthony Garcia, Jr., Melissa Garcia and Tara (Frank) Schumacher. Dear grandson of Alice M....
Bernice M. Carter
Jul 22, 2014
Bernice M. Carter (nee Jakovich), age 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Bernice is survived by her loving son, Walter (Maria) Carter; grandchildren, Amanda (Mathew) Anderson and Jessica Carter; great-grandchildren, Emma and Carter Anderson; one sister, Agnes (the late Fred) Horvat; two sisters-in-law, Vida (the late Raymond) and Mary (the later Robert) Jakovich. Numerous nieces and...
Karin M. Kirchman
Jul 20, 2014
Karin M. Kirchman, age 53, of Chicago Ridge, suddenly Sunday, July 20, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Kirchman, Jr.; her beloved daughter, Skylar Kirchman; dear step-children, Margaret (Josh Garduno) Kirchman and Ronald Kirchman III; fond grandchildren, Haley, Malory and Eli; father-in-law, Ronald Kirchman Sr. and mother-in-law, Barbara Kirchman; brothers, William (Donna) Olson and Kenneth W....
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