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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Raymond J. Adamich
Dec 15, 2013
Raymond J. Adamich, age 86, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Raymond is survived by his sister, Sr. M. Cecilia Adamic O.F.M.; brothers, Rev. Albert Adamich and Walter E. (Barbara) Adamic; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Adamic; brothers and sisters, Frank, Edward, Julia, John (Joanna),...
John F. Worst
Dec 12, 2013
John F. Worst "Jack," age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Mary Ann (nee Freehauf) Worst; his children, Jenna (Nick) Ponio and Elise Worst; two grandchildren, Riley and Frankie Ponio; one brother, Jim (Linda) Worst. Numerous nieces and nephews...
Anthony J. Dragovan
Dec 12, 2013
At rest with his loving family by his side on Thursday, December 12, 2013. Anthony is survived by his two special nephews, Jerry(Janet) Russ, and John (Geradette) Russ who never forgot their Uncle Bandy. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Bernadine Russ and Helen Dominicci; brother-in-law, Anthony (Jan) Russ; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Anthony was preceded in...
Lynn E. Moody
Dec 11, 2013
Lynn E. Moody (nee Barciszewski), age 49, at peace after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Lynn is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, David Moody; her beloved children, Elise, Kevin, Ryan, Jenna and Brett Moody; one granddaughter, Kayleigh Lynn Martin; her siblings, Jim (Jeanne) Barciszewski, Nancy (John) Cicero and Jan (Dave) Bachar;...
Robert M. Briggs
Dec 11, 2013
Robert M. Briggs, age 92, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 comforted by the love of his family. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Una Briggs (nee Sylvia); his two loving daughters, Sylvia Briggs-Donley, Sandy (Edward) Sanderson; his grandchildren, Terilynn Donley, Lynnae (Tim) Fash and Kenny Bush; three great-grandchildren, Alex...
Melanie J. Benson
Dec 11, 2013
Melanie J. Benson (nee Polochi), age 72, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Born in Joliet on September 8, 1941 to parents, Michael and Helen (nee Kaiser) Polochi. Melanie is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Joseph Benson and three daughters, Melissa Benson, Monica Benson Jasper, and Merritt (Rick) Benson Franco. Loving grandmother...
Rose M. Marentic
Dec 11, 2013
Rose M. Marentic (nee Pasdertz), age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Rose is survived by her two sons, Joseph Marentic Jr. and Thomas (Pat) Marentic; granddaughters, Jayme (Michael) Roszyk and Jennifer (fiancA�AC. Evan Bredeson); brother-in-law, Everett Henry; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph A. Marentic (2010); parents, Martin...
Matthew J. Baron
Dec 10, 2013
Matthew J. Baron, age 83, entered eternal life after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Matthew is survived by his loving sons, John S. (Kim) Baron and Nicholas Baron; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Baron-Gifford and Jason Baron; and great-grandchildren, Annie Baron and Alex Gifford; as well as numerous...
Virginia R. Polesel
Dec 9, 2013
Surrounded by her beloved family, Virginia passed away peacefully into God's loving arms, December 9, 2013. Virginia touched the lives of many and will be sadly missed by all who were blessed to know her. Born January 16, 1930, Virginia grew up across the street from St. Thaddeus Church on Joliet's east side. Whenever the nuns needed to go...
Lorraine M. Cambic
Dec 7, 2013
Lorraine M. Cambic (nee Galass), age 91, at rest on Saturday, December 7, 2013. She is survived by two grandsons, Christopher (Angie) Cambic and Marcus Cambic; one great-granddaughter, Sienna Cambic; one sister Barbara (Richard) O'Connor; special niece, Kathy (Robert) Hotuyec; special nephew, Tim (Mary) O'Connor; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friend, Jessie Cambic. Preceded in death by her...
Robert John Nejedlo
Dec 4, 2013
. Robert J. Nejedlo, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Robert is survived by his beloved children: Kevin Nejedlo and Amy (Josh) Bloodgood; two grandchildren, Luke and Michael Bloodgood; two brothers, William (Sharon) and Joseph (Sharon) Nejedlo and their children. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie (nee Paider) Nejedlo and his daughter...
Joseph P. Juricic
Dec 2, 2013
Joseph P. Juricic, born March 15, 1932, died suddenly Monday, December 2, 2013 after a brief illness. Joseph is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary (nee DeAngelis); four loving children, Kathleen (Charles) Sharp, Karen (Robert) Braam, Kenneth (Julie), and Kimberly (Robert) Yackley; grandchildren, Sarah (Nick), Jonathan, Samuel (Doris), Dylan, Joseph (Andrea), Mackenzie, Claire, Alyssa, and Rachel;...
Anthony R. Kowalczyk
Nov 19, 2013
Age 66, entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 19, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Tony is survived by his loving wife and his best friend of 44 years, Linda L. Kowalczyk (nee Momsen); two adoring and loving children, Ginny Kowalczyk of Chicago and T.J. Kowalczyk of Hermosa Beach, California; and three sisters, Patricia (the late Ed)...
Mando W. Di Bartolomeo
Nov 17, 2013
Mando W. Di Bartolomeo Jr., age 83, entered eternal life on Sunday, November 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Mando is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Lillian (nee Papesh); his five sons, Mando III, Anthony (Beth), Francis, Joseph and Gerald (Sandra) Di Bartolomeo; his grandchildren, Mando IV, Christina, Matthew, Alessandra and Mario, Mark and Nina...
Elizabeth C. Starasinich
Nov 14, 2013
Starasinich, Betty C. (nee Sandiford) Age 85, entered eternal life on November 14, 2013, surrounded by her family. Born Elizabeth Caroline on March 27, 1928 in Joliet, IL. Survived by her loving husband of 55 years, William; loving children, John (Julie), Beth, Fr. Jim, Bill (Kathy), Mark (Colleen) and Bob (Rose); loving grandchildren, Meg, Katie, Elizabeth, Nick, Anne, Michael,...
Genevieve Kastelec
Nov 11, 2013
Genevieve "Irene" Kastelec (nee Stariha) age 85, entered eternal life Monday, November 11, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Irene is survived by her loving daughters, Deborah (Jerry) Wall and Denise (Tom) Mores; four grandchildren, Nicholas (Eva) and Ashley Mores, Danielle (Jeff) Corcoran, and Jeren (Randy) Szmergalski; eight great-grandchildren, Camryn, Berit, Grace, L.J., Emma, Justin, Riley, and...
Dolores M. Kupina
Nov 11, 2013
Dolores M. Kupina "Lolita" age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2013. Dolores is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Anton Kupina; sister-in-law, Anne Kupina; three nephews, James (the late Margaret), Robert (Andrea) and Donald (Patricia) Kupina; one niece, Karen (Dean) Bentley and friends. Numerous nieces and nephews in Mexico also survive. Preceded in death...
Angelo A. Zigrossi
Nov 8, 2013
Angelo A. Zigrossi, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2013. Angelo is survived by his sister, Dena (James) Babicki; brother, Tony (Charlotte) Zigrossi; sister-in-law Renee Zigrossi; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, Daniel Zigrossi and Manerina (Zigrossi) Kuchan; two brothers, Felix (in infancy) and Samuel Zigrossi. Angelo was a member...
Elizabeth J. Ruettiger
Nov 6, 2013
Elizabeth Ruettiger (nee Mandella) 87, of Montello, Wisconsin for over 30 years, formerly of Joliet, IL. Born January 4, 1926 to Sylvester and Anna Mandella; passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 comforted by the love of her family. Elizabeth attended A.O. Marshall Elementary School and Joliet Township High School. She was employed by Goldblatt's Department Store prior...
Diane Richied
Nov 5, 2013
Diane Richied (nee Ashcraft), age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Diane is survived by her daughter, Rita (Mike) Johns; one brother Glen "Jake" (Evelyn) Ashcraft; sisters-in-law, Ely, Judy and Rita. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Mary...
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