Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jan 14, 2013

Edward J. Drabick, age 84, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2013. Survived by his one brother Joseph Drabick and one sister Geraldine Drabick; numerous cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Margaret Drabick. Edward served in the United States Army in France and Germany. He enjoyed playing the organ and spending time working on...

Jan 11, 2013

Joan Arlene Morse, nee Confiliano, age 62, of Shorewood, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 at home surrounded by family members after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of David Morse; dear daughter of LaVerne Lisdero ,nee Guardia; loving mother of Anthony (Jeannine) Morse, Jennifer (Eric Pablo) Morse, Michael Morse, Kimberly (Brian) Perkins, and Megan Morse; proud Nana...

Jan 11, 2013

Joseph A. Mitok, Jr., age 58, of Joliet, passed away peacefully at his home on January 11, 2013. Survived by his sons, Joseph A. Mitok, III and Matthew R. Mitok; sister, Joann M. Mitok. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph A. Mitok, Sr. (1974) and Anna M. Mitok (1990). Joe retired in 2008 from Comcast after 32 years...

Jan 6, 2013

PISUT FUNERAL SERVICES Smith, Charlene (Tonkovich) age 72 years passed away at home surrounded by her family on Jan 6, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Margaret (Meres) Tonkovich, her husband Riley (Smitty) Smith and one brother John Tonkovich Jr. Survived by 5 sons, Kenny (Robin) Smith, David (Kathy) Smith, Allen (Kathy) Smith, Kevin (Tracy) Smith...

Jan 4, 2013

Stephen J. Papesh Jr., age 77, at rest Friday, January 4, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Carol (Nee Martis) of 53 years; his three sons Stephen R. (Lori), Gary A. (Mary Jane), and Edward J. Papesh; five granddaughters Kaitlin, Emily, Allie, Janet, and Alyssa; one brother Richard Papesh; one sister Joan...

Jan 4, 2013

Louise A. Stonich (nee Nasenbeny), age 99, entered eternal life on Friday, January 4, 2013 at her home, with her loving family by her side. Survived by her three sons Edward, Richard (Gina), and William Stonich; three grandchildren Edward, Jeffrey, and Troye Stonich; two brothers Gerald (Delores) of AZ and Thomas (late Joann) Nasenbeny; one sister-in-law Faye Nasenbeny; numerous...

Jan 2, 2013

Thomas R. OA�??Dekirk Age 69, of Cambridge of Carillon, Plainfield, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Faithful and loving husband and best friend to Mary (nee Docherty); Wonderful father to Cheryl (Marc) Katalinic, Thomas (Jill), Robert (engaged to Rebecca), and Brian (Stephanie); Proud grandfather to Kevin, Carly and Brett Katalinic; Chloe, Julia,...

Dec 30, 2012

Fioranna Orsini (nee DA�??Addario), age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 at St. Joseph Hospital with her loving family by her side. Survived by one son Tony (Sally) Orsini; three grandchildren Michael, Brian, and Anthony Orsini; one great-grandson Nicholas Orsini; one brother Tony (Connie) DA�??Addario; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her loving...

Dec 30, 2012

Age 65, at rest Sunday December 30, 2012 at his home in Arizona.

Loving father of Summer (Joe) Pistorius, proud Papa of Anastasia, older brother of Michael (Nicolette) Lingle and Theresa (Ron) Finley. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his son Frederick E. Lingle Jr., parents Ernest and Norma Lingle.

Dec 28, 2012

Margaret A. Drauden (nee Shroba) A�??PeggyA�?i�� Age 88, at rest on Friday, December 28 2012. Loving Mother of Donald (Margarita) Jr. and Gerald (Corinne) Drauden, dearest grandmother of Megan (Aaron) Veerman, Robert and Breanna Drauden, one sister Evelyn (late John) Gawenda, one brother Richard (late Caroline) Shroba, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by...

Dec 22, 2012

Donald J. OA�?? Connor, age 80, born into life on October 01, 1932 and born into eternal life on December 22, 2012. Childhood sweetheart, best friend and beloved husband of Margaret Haight OA�??Connor for 62 years. Precious father of seven daughters; Margaret Mary (Bob) Wieckowski, Patricia Ann, Mary Catherine (John) Edwards, Donna Jo, Maureen Cecilia (Gary) Lewis, and Rita...

Dec 22, 2012

Julia A. Muranyi, age 91, of Crest Hill, went to sleep peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Good Sam Hospital in Downers Grove. Survived by her 3 sons, Joseph, James and Jeff Muranyi; her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. JuliaA�??s passion was saving abandoned pets and working with animal shelters. She had a love...

Dec 22, 2012

Eck, Antoinette M. (nee Filipas) Beloved wife of 59 years to George W. Eck; loving mother of Laura (Donald) Holm and Grace Eck; cherished grandmother of Rebecca (Brian) Krawczykowski and Emily (John) Anderson; dearest sister of Sr. Laura Filipas OSF and the late Mark, John Jr. and Peter Filipas; dear aunt of Claudia and the late Paul Filipas. Visitation...

Dec 21, 2012

Mary Kay Berry, of Frankfort, at rest on Friday, December 21, 2012. Survived by her loving children, Christine (Michael) Parish, Nicolle Kramer, Rebecca A�??PooksA�?i�� (William) Frazier, Jeanette Jensen and Jeffrey (Tammy) Berry; her dear grandchildren, Manthy and Isabella Parish; Julia Kramer; Ava, Allen and Justin Frazier; Bryan Holzhauer; Craig and Aaron Jensen, and Erica and Brad Berry; devoted friend...

Dec 21, 2012

Elizabeth A�??LizA�?i�� A. Bick (nee Toth), age 74, of Joliet, passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at home with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her loving children, Patricia A. (Ben) Nurczyk, William R. (Peggy) Bick, Jr., Robert J. (Sharon) Bick, and Kathleen (David) Papesh; devoted grandmother of Benjamin, Daniel and Jacob...

Dec 20, 2012

Margaret Caroline Fishbeck (nee Underhill), age 58, of Plainfield, went home to be with her big sister Kandice "" Kay "" Van Calbergh (1952-2011) for Christmas on December 20, 2012. Margaret loved watching Dick Van Dyke reruns, exploring the U.S. as well as northern Italy on long road trips, wearing one of her 48 pairs of multi-colored flip-flops, playing...

Dec 20, 2012

Thomas E. Hucik A�??GrandpaA�?i��, age 90, of Joliet, at rest on December 20, 2012 at home with his family by his side. Beloved husband of 65 years to Helen C. Hucik (nee Slucki); loving father of Carol (Bernie) Riegel and Joyce (Daniel) Conner; dear grandfather of Jeffrey (Shavon) Conner, Brian (Angela) Conner and Katie (Chris) Lowe; beloved great-grandfather of...

Dec 19, 2012

James A�??JimA�?i�� W. Mead, age 53, of Joliet, born January 16, 1959 and at rest peacefully on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Christine L. (nee Sherrow); his adoring children, Jimmy (Katie Regina), Melissa (Tony) Kraus, and Megan (Joel) Roza; dear...

Dec 17, 2012

Edwin A�??BingA�?i�� Bertrand, age 79, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 surrounded by his loving family at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Margaret A�??GretaA�?i�� (nee Shannon) Bertrand; one daughter Lori (Chris) Adler; one son Ed (Lori) Bertrand; seven grandchildren Meghan (A.J.) Vivaldelli, C.J., Matthew, and Sarah Adler, Jenny, Kate and...

Dec 17, 2012

Hester Marie Hrechko, age 89, of Joliet, at rest on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by her loving children, Michael (Penny) Hrechko, Cindy (Dick) Gallick, Debbie (Gerald) Rademacher and Lori (Doug) Snode; grandmother, Matthew (Melaney) Hrechko, Stephanie (Jim) Figura, Jason Hrechko, Ben (Marissa Cervantes) Hrechko, Kelly Snode, Chad (Laura) Hrechko, Sean (Heather) Gallick, Nicole...