Joliet, IL Obituaries

Mar 13, 2013

Joan M. VanDeventer, age 87, of Joliet formerly of Aurora, at rest on Wednesday, March 13, 2013; Survived by her loving daughter, Mary (Tim A.) Kanive; dear grandchildren, Tim E. (Sarah) Kanive and Andrea (Matt) Rickmon and her cherished great-grandson, Jacob Rickmon. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harry L. VanDeventer; parents, William and Margaret Pelling; and brother,...

Mar 9, 2013

John Oblak, age 90, entered eternal life peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2013 with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved fiancA�AC. of 49 years, Joan Reeves; one brother Andrew Oblak; two special nephews Ronald (Barbara) Egizio and Raymond (fiancA�AC. Kathy) Egizio; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. Preceded in death by...

Mar 9, 2013

Gilda M. White (nee Cipriani), age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Gilda is survived by her children Linda (James) Stevenson, Nancy (Fred W.) Guendling III, Joan (James) Haggard, Janet (Richard) Graham, Raymond (Vicky) White, Barbara (Tom) Hansen, and Diana (James) Vescovi; 18 grandchildren; one sister Rosalie Cipriani; numerous...

Mar 4, 2013

Edward A. Tadey Jr., age 64, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Sue (nee Singraber) Tadey; two children Aimie (Jeff) Baker and Mike (fiancA�AC. Barb) Tadey; two step-children Julie and David Welter; two grandchildren Alissa and Ben; one great-granddaughter Aaliah; two sisters Mary...

Feb 27, 2013

Violet Enich (nee Plecas), age 87, at rest on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Survived by three children Dr. Nadine (Dr. Michael) Keer, George (Magdelin) Enich, and Janice (William C. III) Taylor; her beloved grandchildren, Kimberly and Jason Keer, Elizabeth and Michael Enich; one brother Samuel Plecas; one sister-in-law Deo Plecas; one brother-in-law...

Feb 26, 2013

Martha Brish (nee Bjekich), age 82, born in Joliet and a lifelong resident, at rest on February 26, 2013. Survived by her brother, Marco (the late Lorraine) Bjekich and also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Brish; her sister, Helen (Dorn) Johnston, Jr. and Genevieve Tesla; brothers, George...

Feb 26, 2013

Joseph P. Podobnik, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at his home, with his loving family by his side. Survived by his two sisters Geraldine J. Podobnik O.S.F., and Susan A. (Mike) Fittro of Cedar Rapids IA; his brother Raymond V. Podobnik; two nieces Lisa (Mark) Ziniel of Iowa City IA and Lovey A. Thomas...

Feb 23, 2013

Judith A�??JudyA�?i�� A. Findley (nee McNamara), age 72, at rest on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital. Survived by her loving daughter, Carrie (Michael) Baron; grandchildren, Heather (Dan) Lynch, Chris (Lindsey) Baron, Jessica and Joy Baron; great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Mason Lynch; cousins, Wayne (Judy) Waddel and Laura Croschere. Preceded in death by her husband, George L....

Feb 23, 2013

Dorothy A. Smeets (nee Plese), age 70, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 23, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Survived by her loving husband of 52 years Wayne Smeets; her beloved children Cheryl and Randy Smeets; one sister Geri (late Donald) Hinich; grandchildren Megan N. Smeets and Trevor R. Smeets; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also...

Feb 22, 2013

Doris Elizabeth Johnson (nee Wall), age 90, passed away at home with her family by her side on Friday, February 22, 2013. Survived by her daughters Jacqueline (Bill) Entwistle and Ardis (Jim) Gregorash; sons, Joseph F. Johnson, III and Chris (Ginger) Johnson-Da Rusha; grandchildren, Harry (Debra) Entwistle, Barry Entwistle, Audrea (Terry Smith) Goepfert, Tammy (Dean La Meers) Gregorash, Jim...

Feb 17, 2013

Christine Alvarado (nee Frausto) A�??Aunt Tina,A�?i�� age 66, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 17, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Survived by her loving husband Moises Alvarado; her siblings Patricia (late Tomas) Ponce, Pedro Jr., Paul (Sharon), Rick Sr. (Pam) Frausto, Marie Therese (Abel) Alvarado, Linda (Marciano) Luna; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in...

Feb 16, 2013

Louis L. Smolich, age 90, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Survived by his wife of 68 years Geraldine Smolich; his children LouEllen (Geoff) Kleronomos, David (Theresa) Smolich, and Joseph (Sherri) Smolich; one brother Rudy (Lois) Smolich; two sisters Maggie Smolich and Frances Sovich; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his...

Feb 16, 2013

William M. Kostelec, age 63, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Edward's Hospital in Naperville.

Survived by his loving mother Helen (nee Enich) Kostelec; one sister Rosemary (Alan) Krol; one brother Steve (Terry) Kostelec; four nieces Helen, Kristin, Mary, and Holly Krol; four nephews Alan Krol, Steve, John, and Michael Kostelec; numerous cousins, great-nieces, and...

Feb 14, 2013

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Feb 13, 2013

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Feb 13, 2013

Joseph P. Aimaro, age 84, at rest on February 13, 2013 at Joliet Community Hospice Home surrounded by his family. Born in Joliet, he lived there all of his life. Joseph was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Korean War where he was wounded and received a purple heart. He worked for Heat and...

Feb 11, 2013

Mathilda A. A�??TillieA�?i�� Hankovcak (nee Wicevic), age 90, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with dementia on Monday, February 11, 2013. Survived by her two daughters Patricia (Dave) Morelli and Geradette (John) Russ; one son John (Cynthia) Hankovcak; six grandchildren Maureen (James) Trizna, Denise (Thomas) Bell, John J. Russ, Scott J. Russ, Megan Hankovcak, and...

Feb 9, 2013

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Feb 8, 2013

Randy R. Schoulda, age 60, of Elwood, at rest on February 8, 2013. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara A. Schoulda (nee Petre); his cherished daughters, Shannon (James) Craft and Keli (Alexander) Kuypers; beloved son, Trent (Patricia) Schoulda; treasured grandchildren, Haley and Isaac Craft and Avery and Evan Kuypers; brother, Ronald (Nora) Sanderson; sister, Dianne (David)...

Feb 8, 2013

Jess J. Serrato, age 82, at peace on Friday, February 8, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Evelyn Jane (nee Lucas) Serrato of 53 years; three sons James, Jess Jr., Bill (Serena) Serrato; two grandchildren Billy and Korinne who he loved very much; one great-grandson Aiden; two brothers Carlos and Mike Serrato;...