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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
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...
Donald R. Kieskowski
Nov 5, 2013
Donald R. Kieskowski "Ski" age 65, suddenly on Tuesday November 5, 2013. Survived by his loving wife, Cathy Hoff; children Kris and Jason Hoff and April (Art) Bergeson; granddaughter, Allison Hoff; sisters, Donna (Andrew) Gardner and Cindy (Bob) Hinske. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents John and Mildred (nee Rupp) Kieskowski. Don was...
Edward Robert Kovalcik
Nov 4, 2013
Edward Robert Kovalcik, age 53, suddenly on Monday, November 4, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Edward is survived by his beloved sisters, Susan Kovalcik, Linda (David) Jerling, Christina (Tom) Bianco; special friends and personal heroes, Brandon, Marlon, Sheri, Lori, Candy, Mark, Manny, Ashley, Dana, and Doug; also survived by numerous friends, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded...
Raymond J. Slobodnik
Nov 2, 2013
Age 83, entered eternal life on Saturday, November 2, 2013. Raymond is survived by his children, Raymond J. (Diane) and Linda Marie Slobodnik; grandchildren, Samantha and Sharon Slobodnik; brother, Jim (Patricia) Slobodnik; sister, Barbara Bouyouris; and sister-in-law, Dolores (the late John Jr.) Slobodnik; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosemarie...
Daniel L. Schaeflein
Nov 1, 2013
Age 79, entered eternal life on Friday, November 1, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Marion R. Schaeflein (nee LaRocque); children, Daniel (Mary Jo), Cheryl (Ed) Skeate, Cynthia (Phil) Ritola, Pete, and Michelle (Mark) White. He was the beloved Papa to Shannon, Ed, Erin, Katherine, Lauren, Sara,...
Isabelle A. Hauser
Oct 31, 2013
Isabelle A. Hauser (nee Gregorich) Age 95, entered eternal life on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Isabelle is survived by her loving children, Edward (Jackie) Hauser and Sister Michele Marie; dearest granddaughter, Jennifer Hauser; sister, Ann Jelinek; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Gregorich; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leo W. Hauser. Isabelle enjoyed...
George Jovanovich
Oct 31, 2013
George "Who" Jovanovich, Jr., of Elmhurst passed away Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 84 years old. He was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois and resided with his family in Elmhurst, Illinois since 1964. He was a Serbian Orthodox Christian having belonged to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church-Joliet, St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church-South Chicago, and Holy Resurrection Serbian...
Felix A. Deltonto
Oct 27, 2013
Age 88, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 27, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Felix is survived his beloved of 66 years, Lorene L. Deltonto (nee Chelini); five daughters, Joann (Mark) Brugger, Kathleen (Richard) Mathiason, Mary Lou (Allen) Kramerich, Carol (Harold) Schroeder, and Lori (Jerry) Zukoske; six grandchildren; and two sisters, Ange (the late John) Plese...
Mary Vercellotti
Oct 27, 2013
Mary Vercellotti (nee Kolenc), age 85, at rest on Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet. Mary is survived by her brother, Edward Kolenc; brother-in-law Louis (Donna) Vercellotti Jr.; and was a favorite aunt, great-aunt and great-great aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Vercellotti; parents John and Frances (nee...
Hope C. Gonzalez
Oct 24, 2013
GONZALEZ, HOPE C. (nee TAMAYO) Age 79, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2013, with her loving family at her side. Hope is survived by her loving children, Corinne Arzate, Errol (Kimberly) Arzate, Vanessa (Joseph) Mendez, and Francis Arzate; Her precious grandchildren, Amanda, Brandon, Lauren, Adam, Alex, Ashanti and Lexus; Two sisters, Anne Dolnak and Mary L. (the late Travis)...
Mary A. Cady
Oct 23, 2013
Mary A. Cady (nee Kovacevich), age 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Mary was a loving mother to her children, Eugene Cady and Rosemary (Anthony) Frangella; beloved grandmother to Craig A. Cady; mother-in-law to Francine Cady; one niece and numerous nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband, Homer Cady;...
Ruthann Elaine Blowers
Oct 19, 2013
Ruthann Elaine Blowers (nee Russ) Age 60, entered eternal life on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Ruthann is survived by her husband Charles J. Blowers Sr.; children, Christopher, Joshua (Erica), Julie, Charles J. Jr., Douglas, and Petey Blowers; 8 Grandchildren; mother, Ruth Turk; and brother, Gary (Lisa) and Buddy Russ; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in...
Linda J. Vargas
Oct 17, 2013
Linda J. Vargas (nee Pelichet) Age 41, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 17, 2013. Linda is survived by her loving husband, Jose Manuel Vargas; son, Antonio Jose Vargas; and 15 brothers and sisters; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Martha A. Hudgens and Edward Pelichet; brothers, Kenneth and Henry Pelichet, Anthony...
Jim Myers
Oct 17, 2013
Jim "Moosha" Myers, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, JoAnne (nee Stefanich); his children, Stephanie (Bob) Bolek,Jr., Bradley (Heather) Myers and Bryan (Staci) Myers; his cherished grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon and Brenna Bolek, Madilyn and Brayden Myers, Eli...
Xong Souvannasing
Oct 16, 2013
Xong Souvannasing (nee Phongsamout) Age 57, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Xong is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Leuam; children, Oy and Jerry Souvannasing; and sister, Koung Phongsamout. Preceded in death by her daughter, Diane; her parents, Khay and Phumy Phongsamout. Xong was an avid fan...
Helen Zawacki
Oct 14, 2013
Helen Zawacki (nee Bogacz) passed peacefully on Monday, Oct 14, 2013. Helen is survived by her beloved son, Donn (Nancy); her grandchildren, Michelle (Ted) Brown, and Jeffrey (Dawne); her great-grandchildren, Zach and Katie Brown, and Ben and Alex Zawacki, nieces, nephews, and in-laws also survive. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe and twin brother, Steve. Helen...
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