Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Robert F. Stuehm

Robert F. Stuehm

Oct 13, 2013

Robert F. Stuehm Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 13, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Barbara (nee Adams); three sons, Robert Jr. (Joanne), Bryan (Shirley) and Bradley (Ann) Stuehm; three granddaughters, Brianne, Rachel and Sarah; one brother and two sisters of Tuscan,...

Shirley Ann Carlton

Shirley Ann Carlton

Oct 10, 2013

Shirley Ann Carlton (nee Adams), age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2013 comforted by the love of her family. Shirley is survived by her beloved children, Patricia (Daniel) Potochnic, Barbara McHale, Sandra McIntosh and Douglas Carlton; her grandchildren, Kelly (Mick) Monnett, Amy McIntosh and Jack McHale; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Madison and Jayden Monnett; loving friend and sister-in-law,...

Dorothy M. Seme

Dorothy M. Seme

Oct 10, 2013

Dorothy M. Seme (nee Demick) Age 87, entered eternal life on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Dorothy is survived by her son, Joseph (Bonnie) Seme, retired Joliet Police officer; grandchildren, Al and Andi; and sister-in-law, Bernice (the late Pete) Demick; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Seme, parents, brothers, and...

Jesus Olmedo

Jesus Olmedo

Oct 8, 2013

Age 65, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Jesus is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Celina Olmedo (nee Arias); children, Norma (Alejandro) Aguirre, Jesus (Melissa) Olmedo Jr., Griselda; grandchildren, Adrian, Nadia, Noelia Aguirre; sisters, Guadalupe Zamudio, Trinidad Olmedo, and Eufemia Alvarado; and brother, Francisco Olmedo; also survived...

Daniel H. Mahalik

Daniel H. Mahalik

Oct 7, 2013

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Stephen L. Mahalik

Stephen L. Mahalik

Oct 6, 2013

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Ninfa Bocanegra

Ninfa Bocanegra

Sep 28, 2013

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Jean M. Yuvan

Jean M. Yuvan

Sep 27, 2013

Age 88, entered eternal life on Friday, September 27, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Jean is survived by her daughters, Janice Yuvan and Carol (Michael) Yuvan Moore; grandsons, David M. and Steven A. Moore; and sisters-in-law, Cele Popek and Rosemary Fowler. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew Yuvan; son, William A. Yuvan; brothers, Albert,...

William Richard Schmitt

William Richard Schmitt

Sep 25, 2013

William "Bill" Richard Schmitt Age 65, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Mary Kay (nee Smolich) ; loving father of Nancy (Scott) Lewandowski, Laura Schmitt- Mau, and Cathy (Brad) Blankenship; dearest grandfather of Abby, Blake, and Cara Lewandowski, Dylan...

Mary Ann Stasko

Mary Ann Stasko

Sep 23, 2013

Mary Ann Stasko (nee Residori), age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2013 with her loving family surrounding her. Mary Ann is survived by her beloved children, Dr. James R. (Debra) Stasko, Robert Stasko, Rhonda (FiancA�AC. Ray Dietz) Johns, and Debra Papesh; her grandchildren, Melissa (Matthew) Waitz, James Stasko Jr., Joseph (Aimee) Stasko, Louis Stasko, Jayme (Mike)...

Mildred H. Gajcak

Mildred H. Gajcak

Sep 21, 2013

Age 97, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 21, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Mildred is survived by her children, Walter (Ellen), Thomas (Joyce), and Jim (Mary Ellen) Gajcak; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Thomas) Glanville, Stephen (Mary) Gajcak, Julia Gajcak, Greg (Julie) Gajcak, Eileen (Ty) Hansen, Amy (Arijit) Roy, Jason, Alexandria, Jacob, McKenna, and Rhett Gajcak; 11...

Charles J. Franze

Charles J. Franze

Sep 17, 2013

Charles J. Franze Jr., age 54, at rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Janice (nee Lennett) Franze; his sister, Marjean Franze; his parents, Charles Sr. and Margaret (nee Ancel) Franze; numerous nephews, cousins and one niece also survive. Chuck was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He served from...

Arlene J. Murray

Arlene J. Murray

Sep 13, 2013

Arlene J. Murray (nee Grzanek), age 71, passed away peacefully with her loving family surrounding her, on Friday, September 13, 2013. Arlene is survived by her three children, Kurt (Patricia) Murray, Kim (Kelly) O'Brien, Keith (Heather) Murray; her grandchildren, Christopher, Alexander and Matthew Murray, Brittany and Megan O'Brien, Nathan, Zachary and Nicholas Murray; her mother Sophie Grzanek; two sisters...

Shawn M. Powers

Shawn M. Powers

Sep 11, 2013

Shawn M. Powers Sr. "Buzz," age 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Shawn is survived by his children, Steven (Becky), Daniel (Devon Kubinski), Shawn Jr. (Katie Murray), Mark (Jeanine) and Lisa Powers; his grandchildren, Alec, Ava, Alison, Haylee, Nathan, Alex, Emily, Steven Jr., Abigail, Neland, and Malorie; his siblings Michael (Sharoll), Lynn Powers and Edward Powers;...

Eugene F. Plese

Eugene F. Plese

Sep 6, 2013

Age 84, of Crest Hill, went to his Heavenly home Friday, September 6, 2013, to be with his daughter, Kathy. At his side at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home was his loving wife of 60 years, Eileen (nee Cox) Plese; daughters, Karen Plese and Kimberly Hodges; grandson, Thomas Plese. Gene is also survived by son-in-law, Jeff Hodges; grandchildren, Cody,...

Don E. Jenkins

Don E. Jenkins

Aug 28, 2013

Age 82, formerly of Grafton, WV and most recently of Lockport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Don is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Jenkins. He was a proud United States Army veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to a charity of your choice. A Celebration of...

Evelyn B. Babich

Evelyn B. Babich

Aug 24, 2013

Evelyn B. Babich (nee Krohn), age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2013 with her loving family surrounding her. Evelyn is survived by her son, William (Helen) Babich; daughter-in-law Linda (the late Richard) Babich; four grandchildren, Kari (Bill) Bavirsha, Craig, Peter and Anthony Babich; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Brandon Bavirsha; and the children of her niece, Norman,...

Glenn L. Pinder

Glenn L. Pinder

Aug 24, 2013

Age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Glenn is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Joanne (nee Topper); son, Richard; daughter, Laura Vota; and grandchildren, Jennifer Skaggs, Samantha, Thomas, Anthony, and Emma Vota; great-grandchildren, Evan and Kirstyn Skaggs. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Catherine Pinder; brother, Donald; son at infancy, Michael;...

Olga T. (Papesh)  Brown

Olga T. (Papesh) Brown

Aug 21, 2013

Olga T. Brown (nee Papesh), age 83, of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Glenn E. Brown, Sr., on August 26, 2012. Olga is also preceded in death by her loving daughter, Paula Rae Brown; parents, John and Anna Papesh and seven brothers...

Barbara J. Veleker

Barbara J. Veleker

Aug 20, 2013

Barbara Veleker (nee Teeling) Age 64, of Crest Hill, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Robert Sr. and the late Jacqueline Teeling; loving mother of Brian (Rachel) and Timothy (Ashlee); PROUD grandmother of Trent, Olivia, Ryan, Max and Addison; dear sister to Robert Jr., the late Richard, Patricia (Joe) Chlebanowski,...