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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
William G. Zukoske
May 15, 2013
William G. Zukoske, age 85, of Joliet, at rest on May 15, 2013. Survived by his children, Jerry (Lori) Zukoske and Julie (Bill) Fravel; grandchildren, Samantha Zukoske, Kaitlyn and Kiley Fravel; sister-in-law, Teresa Zuchowski; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mae Rose Zukoske (nee Kramerich); his parents, Frank and Mary...
Juliana G. Torres
May 13, 2013
Juliana G. Torres (nee Garcia), age 83, entered the kingdom of heaven on Monday, May 13, 2013. Juliana is survived by her husband of 66 years Manuel; her daughters Gloria (Thomas) Torres-Mauet, Estela Torres, Sylvia Torres and Martha Torres (Kevin) Wilde; her sons Robert and Victor Torres; grandchildren Gregory Torres, Mario Aguilera III, Capt. Marcos Aguilera USMC, Lt. Alejandro...
Norman Craig Somers
May 11, 2013
Norman Craig Somers, age 65, of Lockport , went to be with his Lord on the evening of Saturday, May 11, 2013 in his home. Born June 23, 1947and raised in Chicago, Norman appreciated true Chicago style foods. He loved to cook for his family, had the most addictive laugh, was giving and selfless, and most of all, loved...
Robert J. Wolz
May 8, 2013
Robert J. Wolz Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in the company of his family and best friend after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 12, 1931 to August and Eva Mae Wolz. A lifetime Joliet resident, he was a graduate of St Thaddeus Grade School, Joliet Township High School, Joliet Junior College and Northern...
Bernadine R. Shroba
May 8, 2013
Bernadine R. A�??BernieA�?i�� Shroba, nee Stukel, age 81, of Joliet, at rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Loving sister of Mary Ann (the late Theodore) Felbinger, Helen (the late Gerald) Krause, Lillian (J. Patrick) Shuba, Margaret (Donald) Pinkston, Irene (Anton) Bosonetta, Stephen (the late Ruth), Robert (Jackie), Joseph (Jean) and Raymond (Sharon) Stukel; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews...
Cory Patrick Malloy
May 8, 2013
Cory Patrick Malloy, age 36, of Crest Hill, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2013. Born in Joliet on September 21, 1976 he was a graduate of Minooka Community High School and was an electrician with IBEW Local #176. Cory is survived by his devoted wife Erin (nee Burian) Malloy; his beloved children Natalie and Austin Malloy; his loving...
Jennifer L. Richardson
May 7, 2013
Jennifer A�??JennyA�?i�� L. Richardson, age 40, of Crest Hill, at rest on May 7, 2013. Survived by her loving mother and step-father, Patricia and Dan Potochnic; siblings, Kelly (Frank) Monnett, Daniel Potochnic and Joseph Potochnic; grandmother, Shirley (the late Carl) Carlton; aunts, Barb McHale and Sandy McIntosh and uncle, Douglas Carlton. Preceded in death by her husband, Darren Richardson....
Tina Lynn Christensen
May 7, 2013
Tina Lynn Christensen, age 41, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. She is survived by her son Zachary Perkins; her loving parents Terry and Linda (nee Ravens) Christensen; her grandmother Martha Ravens; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Tina was a lifelong resident of Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School. She was employed at the...
Ruth M. Hyland
May 6, 2013
Ruth M. Hyland A�??MaggieA�?i�� (nee Cahill), age 95, entered eternal life on Monday, May 06, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her beloved children James Jr. (Loretta), Thomas A�??MickA�?i�� (Connie) and Eileen (Don) Nelson; one son-in-law Joe Esposito; her grandchildren Beth, Brent, Chris, Kelly, Joe Jr., Heather, Kevin, Lindsay, Ashleigh, Michael, Maggie, and...
Helen L. Jenkins
May 6, 2013
Helen L. Jenkins, age 84, formerly of Grafton, WV and most recently of Lockport, IL passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. Helen is survived by her husband, Don E. Jenkins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of your choice. A Celebration of HelenA�??s life will begin on Thursday, May...
Edward Phouangchith Mangala
May 5, 2013
Edward Phouangchith Mangala Age 76, passed away peacefully with loving family by his side May 5, 2013. Edward is survived by his loving wife Judy; two sons Jerry (Malaypheth) and Barry (Mona); two daughters Michelle (Joe) Schroeter and Rassamy (Oscar) Mendez; three grandchildren, Marissa and Danny Mangala and Eric Mendez; niece Darina McDee along with many other beloved nieces,...
Edward J. Csepregi
May 4, 2013
Edward is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Mary (nee Gadas) Csepregi; brother, Leo Csepregi; sisters, Mary Cullums, Margaret Speva, and Ann Seneca. Edward was born July 12, 1925 in Joliet and was a lifelong resident. He worked for United States Steel for 39 years. He was an...
James J. Gregorash
May 3, 2013
James J. Gregorash, age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2013 with his loving family by his side. James is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Ardis (nee Johnson) Gregorash; his beloved children Tammy (Dean) Lameer and James (Myra Grachan); grandchildren Nicholas, Lexi, Lysi and Gianna; his sister Dorothy (Aloysius) Zupancic; sister-in-law Jackie (Bill) Entwistle;...
Geri A. Langford
May 3, 2013
Geraldine A�??GeriA�?i�� Langford, age 71, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side Friday, May 3, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Langford; Mother of three sons, Tom (Debbie), Tony (Nicole), and the late Richard (Patti) Langford; seven grandchildren, Madeline and Allison; Ashley, David, and Angela; Sydney and Andrea Langford; one brother, Joseph (Kim) Sobocan;...
Mary B. Viano
May 2, 2013
Mary B. Viano (nee Stiglic), age 96, of Joliet, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2013. Mary is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph W. Viano; parents, Frank and Frances (nee Stiglic); sisters, Frances(John) Zlogar, Elizabeth (Loren) McMichael, Evelyn (Frank) Sanello and brothers Frank, Edward, Albert (Joanne), Michael...
Theresa Kuban
Apr 30, 2013
Theresa M. Kuban (nee Palla) A�??GiGi,A�?i�� of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the age of 95. She was born in Joliet on March 3, 1918, and was a resident of Joliet and Boulder, CO. Theresa attended St. MaryA�??s Carmelite School, worked numerous jobs and retired from American Can. She was most...
Alan R. Wicevic
Apr 30, 2013
Alan R. Wicevic, age 64, of Joliet, at rest Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Pamela S. Wicevic; his son, John R. Wicevic; sisters, Alice (Charles Willard) McClain and Rose (Joseph) Armstrong; sister-in-law, Donna Wicevic; brother-in-law, Dennis Keating; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and...
Maricela De Avila
Apr 27, 2013
Maricela De Avila, age 48, of Bolingbrook, at rest Saturday, April 27, 2013. Beloved wife of Felipe De Avila; loving mother of Christian, Andrea, Sebastian and Alondra; dear sister of Rebeca (Jesus) Fuentes, Guille (Salvador) DelaCerda, Bertha (Juan) Garcia, Evelia (Pedro) Arellano, Estela (Adolfo) Reyes, Gloria Trujillo, Leticia (Ernesto) Alonso, Olga (Silvestre) Covarrubias, Rigoberto (Patricia) Ramirez and Lolys (Nicanor)...
Fred Ratio
Apr 26, 2013
Fred Ratio, age 67, of Crest Hill, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 26, 2013. Loving husband of 44 years to Rosemarie; proud father of Antoinette (Frank) Thompson, Gabrielle (Jose) Vital and Frederic (Julia) Ratio; adoring grandfather of Tatiana, Noe and Araceli Vital, Olivia Thompson and Joah Ratio; great-grandfather of beloved Jocelyn Vital; brother of Edna (Felix) Magat, Anna...
Norma M. Lesh
Apr 24, 2013
Norma Mildred Lesh (nee Burns) age 95, passed into eternal life on Wednesday,April 24, 2013. She is survived by her family and dear friends. Beloved mother to Doreen (Robert B.) Swanson, Frank E. (Janice) Lesh, John T. (Charlotte) Lesh; fond grandmother to Jennifer (Todd) Kimrey, Matthew Lesh, Catherine Lesh, and Anna Lesh; Special great-grandmother to Rachel, Noah, Lonna and...
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