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Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Bruce E. Fleming

Bruce E. Fleming

Aug 13, 2013

Age 74, At Rest, Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Bruce is survived by his brother, sisters, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Vera Marie. Per Bruce's wishes cremation rites were accorded.

Leonard A. Branchaw

Leonard A. Branchaw

Aug 9, 2013

Leonard A. "Baldy" Branchaw, age 89, late of Joliet, died on Friday, August 9, 2013. He is survived by his children, Lenore (Ben) Branchaw-Harr, Leonard (Colleen) Branchaw and Luke (Joyce) Branchaw; grandchildren, Carly (Justin), Kaitlyn (Tony Montijo), Nathan, Matthew, and Andrew Branchaw; great-grandson Ethan; sister, Marcella (late John) Autero, and numerous nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death...

Larry E. Pierce

Larry E. Pierce

Aug 6, 2013

Larry E. Pierce Age 49, at rest Tuesday, August 6, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Larry is survived by his loving son and the light of his life, Cody Scott Pierce of Spring, TX; mother, Melba J. Keith of Joliet, IL and father, Kenneth L. Pierce of Hurst, IL; two sisters, Kimberly J. (Tom) Moriarty of...

Burrel H. Elmore

Burrel H. Elmore

Aug 6, 2013

Burrel H. Elmore, Sr., age 81, of Joliet, passed away at home on August 6, 2013. He is survived by his children, Sylvia (John) Diekman, David Elmore, Robert Elmore, Laura (Don) Vickery, Diana (Martin) Sexton, Burrel (Kerri) Elmore, Jr. and Tracy Waddell; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his brother, Junius (Genene) Elmore of Cheyenne, WY. Preceded in death by...

Viola W. Budzinski

Viola W. Budzinski

Aug 2, 2013

Viola W. Budzinski (nee Elwood), age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2013 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Raymond Budzinski; her beloved children, Kathleen (Frank) Henriksen, Sandy (Randy) Calcaterra, Ray (Nancy) Budzinski; grandchildren, Tracy (Tim) Hare, John (Jen) Henkel, Breanne and Paige Calcaterra, Brian and...

Esther M. Komp

Esther M. Komp

Jul 31, 2013

Esther M. Komp (nee Oltmans), age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2013. She is survived by her three sons, Mark (Charlene) of Arvada, CO, Robert (Debby) of Joliet, and Thomas of Green Bay, WI; her four grandchildren, Brian and Kara Komp and Jackson and Elijah Komp; three sisters, Lila, Corrinne and Doris of Nebraska; sister-in-law, Rita...

Antoinette Rachor

Antoinette Rachor

Jul 29, 2013

Antoinette "Marge" Rachor Age 93, at rest on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Marge is survived by two nieces, Mary Jean (Bob) Jaskowiak and Elaine (Ron) Lawnzak; two nephews, Paul (Shirley) Weeditz and Mark (Sue) Weeditz; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Fly" Rachor (1988); parents...

Lawrence E. Peterson

Lawrence E. Peterson

Jul 29, 2013

Lawrence E. Peterson, Jr., age 71, at rest on July 29, 2013. Loving husband of Christine Peterson; dearest father of Kimberly (Jeff) Ratliff, Lisa (Chris) Cannon, Cindy, Anthony and Jon Peterson; grandfather of Lauren, Kaitlyn, Courtney, Kyle, Makayla, Gabriel, Avery, and Matty; great-grandfather of Kaden; brother of Beverly (Donald) Knauer and Rick (Dorene) Peterson; fond loving cousin of Rocco...

George W. McLearen

George W. McLearen

Jul 28, 2013

Age 54, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 28, 2013 with his loving family by his side. George is survived by his wife Tammy of 29 years; daughter, Kim (Matt) McLearen-Jones; grandchild to be; brother, Howard Tanner Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nephew, great-niece, cousins, aunt, and uncle; as well as his loving pets. Preceded in death by his...

Judith R. Tezak

Judith R. Tezak

Jul 17, 2013

Judith R. Tezak (nee Buffo), age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Judith is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, William A�??BillA�?i�� Tezak; her two children Leslie (Tim) Padavic and Eric Tezak; two grandchildren Samantha and Hannah Padavic; one brother James (Sharon) Buffo; numerous nieces and nephews also survive....

Andrew J. Jaskowiak

Andrew J. Jaskowiak

Jul 16, 2013

Andrew A�??AndyA�?i�� J. Jaskowiak, age 86, entered into eternal life, Tuesday, July 16, 2013, with loving wife of 62 years by his side. Andrew is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine (nee Lorek); daughter, Marcia Groves; grandchildren, Christopher Groves and Alicia Groves; brother, Robert (Mary Jean) Jaskowiak; sister-in-law, Pat (the late Gerald) Jaskowiak; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Ronald L. Balma

Ronald L. Balma

Jul 14, 2013

Age 55, suddenly, Sunday, July 14, 2013. Ronald is survived by his mother, Josephine (nee Delach) Balma; brother, David Balma; and sister, Lynn (Michael) Turnbull. Preceded in death by his father, Peter Balma. Ronald was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He was a member of the Moran A.C. He was employed at Commonwealth Edison for 37 years. Ronald...

Stuart A. Kirkwood

Stuart A. Kirkwood

Jul 12, 2013

Stuart A. Kirkwood, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2013. Stuart is survived by his loving daughters Nancy and Donna Kirkwood; his beloved granddaughter Sarah Kirkwood and his family back in Scotland. He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Agnes (nee Cook) Kirkwood. Stuart was a Master Mason, a 50 year member,...

Jack Michael Kemp

Jack Michael Kemp

Jul 6, 2013

Jack Michael Kemp, age 56, suddenly on Saturday, July 06, 2013. Jack is survived by his soul mate and the love of his life: Jody (nee Knupp) Kemp; his step-son Joshua Shumacher; mother Glorianne Kemp/ Mulvenna; Rick and Sheri Knupp; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews of the Alex, Stodola, and the Knupp families whom Jack adored. Preceded...

Gerald L. Bick

Gerald L. Bick

Jul 5, 2013

Age 53, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 5, 2013. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Amy; three daughters, Candice, Jacquelyn, and Devon; three siblings, Tom (Joan) Bick, Linda (Bob) Vancina, and Gary (Jodene) Bick; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Bick and Betty Georgantas Bick; and one brother, Robert...

Charles M. Loveall

Charles M. Loveall

Jun 24, 2013

Charles M. Loveall A�??Charlie/SqueakA�?i��, 87 years young, gone home to A�??The Man Upstairs,A�?i�� Monday, June 24, 2013. Charles is survived by his children Chuck (Alice) Loveall and Kathy (Jesse) Ramirez; grandchildren, Chuckie, Timmy, Scotty, Matthew, Kourtney (Maria), Daniel, Jessica (Rico), and Katie; great-grandchildren, Chuckie Lee, Jazmin, Haleigh, Cullen, Liam, Charlotte, Jazzy, and Greyson; one brother, James Loveall; two sisters,...

Dolores Muscarello

Dolores Muscarello

Jun 24, 2013

Dolores Muscarello, (nee Baldovin), 97, of Downers Grove, IL, died peacefully surrounded by her children, at her home on Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born in Panama, IL July 29, 1915 to the late Mamie and Joe Baldovin. After leaving Panama she settled in Chicago where she married Thomas J. Muscarello in 1946. He preceded her in death...

Mitchell L. Zaworski

Mitchell L. Zaworski

Jun 21, 2013

Mitchell L. Zaworski Mitchell died on Friday, June 21, the first day of summer, just 10 months after the death of his beloved wife Virginia. Known as Bubsy to his family; Mitch to his friends; and Dad/Pops/Papa/Grampa to his children and grandchildren, he was both a gentle man and a gentleman. Born October 8, 1929, Mitchell was a lifelong...

Bernice M. Thontlin

Bernice M. Thontlin

Jun 20, 2013

Bernice M. Thontlin, age 87, entered into eternal life to be with her loving husband, Lawrence on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Bernice is survived by Larry (Pam) Thontlin of Manteno, Judy Thontlin of Joliet, and Patricia (Ron) Olson of Channahon; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her loving husband,...

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