Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Rose A. Castelli

Rose A. Castelli

Jan 21, 2014

Rose A. Castelli (nee Wlodarski), Age 83, entered eternal life on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Rose is survived by her beloved children, Richard Kroviak, Mike Kroviak, Carol (Anthony) Doszak, John (Connie) Kroviak, Mary (Phil) DiGrazia, and Virginia (Steve) Wojtonik; cherished grandchildren, Michelle Wilhelmi, Jessica Mrozek, Candi and Philip Juarez, Tina Kilgore, Phillip K. and Kristina DiGrazia, and Brandon Lorenz;...

Donald P. Ladas

Donald P. Ladas

Jan 19, 2014

Donald Paul Ladas Sr. "Don," age 85, at rest on Sunday, January 19, 2014 with his loving family surrounding him. Don is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Lou (nee Werner) Ladas; children, Sheri (Jonathan) Voss, Angie (Pete) Kapellas, and Donnie Jr. (Sarah Kozak) Ladas; grandchildren, Andrew, Abigail and Aidan Voss, Trent and Tessa Kapellas, Donnie...

Ruth H. Furdek

Ruth H. Furdek

Jan 17, 2014

Ruth H. Furdek, age 89, late of the Inn at Willow Falls, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. The oldest of nine children born to Benjamin E. Rost and Lona E. Rost, Ruth grew up in southern Illinois and graduated from McLeansboro High School in 1943. Ruth moved to Joliet where she met...

Jenny A. Kochevar

Jenny A. Kochevar

Jan 17, 2014

Jenny A. Kochevar (nee Jursinovic), Age 98 entered eternal life on Friday, January 17, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Jenny is survived by her loving children, Carrie (the late Ed) Palcisko, Marjorie (Bernard) Bottino, Robert (Wendy) Kochevar, and Judy (Lee) Crook; dear grandchildren, Jody (Rob) Manning, Tony (Kim) Palcisko, Brian (Judy) and Barry (Pam) Bottino, Jay...

Kathleen Rae Moon

Kathleen Rae Moon

Jan 15, 2014

Kathleen Rae Moon, age 52, suddenly, on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Kathy is survived by her loving father, Bob (the late Marguerite) Moon; brothers, Rob (Chris) Moon; Frank (Becky) Moon; two nephews, Wesley and Eric Moon; niece, Melanie (Ryan) Choate; great-niece, Addison Choate; aunt Rosann Klen. Numerous cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her mother, Marguerite (nee Skiera)...

Noemi Canales

Noemi Canales

Jan 15, 2014

Age 69, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Noemi is survived by her beloved children, Blanca Garcia, Odon (Dee) Garcia Jr., Tommie (Jesse) Alonzo, and Jerry (Odie) Borrego; cherished grandchildren, Carlos Garcia, Martin Zavala Jr., Thomas Garcia, Noemi Wilkins, Michael Alonzo, Annie Almazan, David Alonzo, and Lily Alonzo; great-grandchildren, Makayla...

John S. Russ

John S. Russ

Jan 14, 2014

John S. Russ, age 65, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Geradette (nee Hankovcak); his children, John J. (Danae) Russ and Scott (fiancA�AC. Katie) Russ; one brother, Gerald (Janet) Russ; dear aunt, Bernadine Russ; sister-in-law, Pat (Dave)...

Gustavo Salinas

Gustavo Salinas

Jan 13, 2014

Age 56, entered eternal life on Monday, January 13, 2014 with his loving family and friends by his side. Gustavo is survived by his beloved daughters, Shannon and Felicia Salinas; cherished granddaughters, Mariah Salinas and Liliana Paloma Rodriguez; loving mother, Maria V. Salinas; dear brothers, Jose, Ricardo (Ana), and Gerardo (Jean) Salinas; niece, Cheyenne Salinas; nephew, Gustavo Ricardo Salinas;...

Mary Ann Carroll

Mary Ann Carroll

Jan 12, 2014

Mary Ann Carroll (nee Stasko), age 78, of Lockport, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Mary Ann was born on January 6, 1936 in Joliet, IL to Albert and Francis Stasko. Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Frank R. Carroll; five devoted sons, Frank III, David...

Bernard E. Zoran

Bernard E. Zoran

Jan 12, 2014

Bernard E. Zoran "Bernie," age 55, at rest on Sunday, January 12, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Compassionate husband of Dawn Elizabeth Zoran (nee Baker) and caring stepfather to Allison Baker, both of Shorewood, IL; beloved son of Edward C. (the late Ann B.) Zoran of Joliet, IL; beloved brother of Daniel (Paula) Zoran of Boyer...

Charles J. Zon

Charles J. Zon

Jan 10, 2014

Charles J. Zon, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2014. Charles is survived by his son Mark (Catherine) Zon; one sister, Rose Louden; grandchildren, Martin and Marissa Zon. Three nieces and four nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents Julia (nee Valentini) and John Zon; one brother John Zon and sister in-law Jackie (nee...

James T. Seddon

James T. Seddon

Jan 7, 2014

James T. Seddon "Tom", age 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Loyola University Medical Center on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Tom courageously fought leukemia for 13 years and passed away due to complications from a bone marrow transplant. Born on August 14, 1956 in Pontiac, IL, Tom retired from ComEd on December 30, 2013 after...

William J. Skoff

William J. Skoff

Jan 6, 2014

William J. Skoff, age 88, of Custer Park, IL entered eternal life on Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his loving family by his side. William is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Judith A. Skoff (nee Schumaker); one brother, Bernard (the late Elizabeth) of Livingston, MA; sister-in-law, Margaret (the late...

Gloria Rose Sefcik

Gloria Rose Sefcik

Jan 4, 2014

Gloria R. Sefcik (nee Fietterer), age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Joseph) Rice; three grandchildren Stacey (Nathan) Schmidt, Tiffany (Mark) Miller, Allison Kay Sefcik; four great-grandchildren Ryan and Kelsey Schmidt, Jackson and Agatha Miller; and one sister, Lorraine Boseo; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Sefcik; sister-in-law,...

Jerome J. Mestdagh

Jerome J. Mestdagh

Jan 3, 2014

Jerome J. Mestdagh "Jerry," age 84, passed away surrounded by the love of his family at Loyola University Medical Center on Friday, January 3, 2014. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Virginia (nee Terlep) Mestdagh; children, Steven (Mia) Mestdagh, Laura (Mary Boyle) Scott and Craig (Tina) Fanning; six grandchildren; and one sister, Arlene (Ray) Miller....

Judith Derlinga

Judith Derlinga

Dec 29, 2013

Judith Ann Derlinga (nee Gersich), age 76, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Judy is survived by her children, Louis of Rockdale, David and Terri both of Joliet; grandchildren, Becky, Kacey (Christianna) and Danielle; great-grandson, Michael; one brother, Frank "Butch" (fiancA�AC. Sharon Homerding) Gersich; sister-in-law, Louise Gersich; one aunt, Sophia Darin; nephews, Jason (Dawn)...

Natale Nate R. Fazio

Natale Nate R. Fazio

Dec 29, 2013

Age 92, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 29, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Natale is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Mary C. Fazio (nee Carugati); loving children, Roy, Donald, Natale (Lisa), and Mary Jo Fazio; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by...

Dennis J. Adkisson

Dennis J. Adkisson

Dec 28, 2013

Age 61, at rest Saturday December 28, 2013 Survived by his wife of 33 years, Diane Adkisson (nee Polyak); two sons Edward and Kenneth (Autumn) Adkisson, one grandson Caius Adkisson, brother Wayne J. (Isabel) Adkisson; father- in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Dorothy Polyak, as well as aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents...

Mary M. Lesnik

Mary M. Lesnik

Dec 24, 2013

Mary M. Lesnik (nee Sudar), age 90, entered eternal life into the kingdom of heaven, on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Mary is survived by her beloved son, Robert W. (Tamara) Lesnik of Joliet; brothers, John (Gina) Sudar of Orland Hills, Joe (the late Rose) Sudar of IN and Anthony (Lillian) Sudar of IN; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great- nephews...

Jaime Diaz

Jaime Diaz

Dec 23, 2013

Jaime Diaz, age 43, at rest on Monday, December 23, 2013. Jaime is survived by his beloved son, Andrew Diaz; one brother, Alfredo (Laura) Diaz; and one sister Artemiza. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Eva (nee Guzman) Diaz. Jaime was born in Joliet and was a lifelong resident. He was...