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Irene Shear
Apr 24, 2013
Irene Shear, 100, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center. Irene was a dairy farmer, animal lover, devoted Humane Society activist and poet. She loved canning and baking. Irene is preceded in death by parents, Mrs. Winnie Weeks and Mr. Harrison; step-father, Mr. Benjamin Weeks; late husband, Marshall Shear; late brothers, Grover...
Bozidar Horvat
Apr 24, 2013
Bozidar Horvat, age 81, of Joliet, at rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Beloved husband of Stosica Horvat; loving father of Ljubomir (Carol) Horvat, Anita (Borislav) Budimir and Joseph (Beth) Horvat; dear grandfather of Stephanie and Alexander Horvat, Gabrielle and Angela Budimir and Jacob and Bryan Horvat. Bozidar was a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Parish in Joliet for...
Lorraine M. Drumm
Apr 19, 2013
Lorraine M. Drumm (nee Boseo), age 92, entered eternal life on Friday, April 19, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her three children Ronald (Marilyn) Drumm, David (Karen Baumgartner) Drumm, and Kathy (Russ) Harper; five grandchildren Jeffrey (Christine) Drumm, Lynda (Mark) Govednik, Brian Drumm, Tara Drumm and Justin (Ashley Savoia) Harper; her cherished...
Judith L. Kevish
Apr 17, 2013
Judith L. A�??JudyA�?i�� Kevish (nee Gudac), age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Ronald Kevish; her two children Rona L. (fiancA�AC. Damian) Coleman and Ronald (Dana) Kevish; four grandchildren Matthew and Meghan...
Felix Mavec
Apr 14, 2013
Felix Mavec, born August 12, 1933 in Slovenia, a longtime resident of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2013 after suffering from a stroke. He was surrounded by family who loved him. Felix lived a life of love, integrity, faith, and service. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Mavec; four children...
Pedro Rodriguez
Apr 12, 2013
Pedro A�??Pete/Big PeteA�?i�� Rodriguez, age 50, of Joliet formerly of Chicago, at rest on Friday, April 12, 2013. Loving husband of Linda S. (nee Barron); dear father of Rene (Felicia Salinas) Rodriguez; devoted grandfather of Liliana Paloma Rodriguez; son of Petra Gonzalez; brother of Carmen A�??DarA�?i�� Garcia, Minerva (Pete) Andriotis, Ted (Norma Rice) Rodriguez, Jr., Carlos (Aurora) Garcia; son-in-law...
Lillian F. (Santoro) Walsh
Apr 8, 2013
Lillian F. Walsh (Santoro), age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Lillian was born in Chicago and graduated from Kelly High School in 1949. She married John "Jack" Walsh on November 24, 1951. Lillian moved to Joliet in 1956 where she was active in the St. Mary Magdalene and...
Kenneth W. Sefcik
Apr 6, 2013
Kenneth W. Sefcik, age 61, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 6, 2013, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Kathleen (nee Kennelly) Sefcik; two daughters Stacey (Nathan) Schmidt and Allison Sefcik; two grandchildren Ryan and Kelsey Schmidt; his mother Gloria Sefcik; his sister Nancy (Joe) Rice; two aunts...
Ronald E. Zola
Apr 6, 2013
Funeral Services will be held privately. Our dad, our brother, our uncle, our friend: Our dear A�??RonnieA�?i�� passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 6, 2013. He was 77 years old. Born and raised in Joliet, Ronald was a lifelong resident. He worked here (in construction), he bought a home and raised a family here, and he retired...
Anna S. Powers
Apr 4, 2013
Anna Sophia Powers, age 91, of Cumming, GA, was born May 9, 1921 in Joliet, IL and passed away on Thursday, April 04, 2013. Survived by her son, Richard D. (Carol) Powers of Johns Creek, GA; two grandsons, Brett A. (Jennifer) Powers of Cumming, GA and Cory S. (McCreary) Powers of Deerfield, IL; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara (Frank)...
Levi Vazquez-Sanchez
Mar 29, 2013
Levi Vazquez-Sanchez, age 66, peacefully at rest on Friday, March 29, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Linda Vazquez; her children Thomas, Angel, Donny, and Daryl Vaughn; his son David Vazquez; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; brothers Carlos (Rominita) and Juan Vazquez; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. Preceded in...
Anne R. Radditz
Mar 28, 2013
Anne Rose (Majcan) Radditz patiently waited almost 25 years to join her beloved Wally in the presence of God in heaven. She joins her sisters Mary, Jo and Carolyn as well as many other family members and friends who preceded her in death. She was a fighter who battled heart disease and diabetes. She was an extraordinary maker of...
Donald P. McGann
Mar 28, 2013
Donald P. A�??StretchA�?i�� McGann, age 74, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2013. Beloved husband of 51 years of Mary Ann (nee Kachelhoffer); loving father of Patti (John) DA�??Ambrose, Bridget McGann, Mike (Tami) McGann, Danny McGann, David (Linda) McGann and Katie (Kevin) Zihlman; dear grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of one; brother of Dennis McGann. Preceded...
Patricia J. Stechkober
Mar 27, 2013
Patricia J. Stechkober (nee Glaum), age 69, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. She is survived by her daughter Vickie (Scott) Wilson; daughter-in-law Tary Glaum; stepson Jeff Apgar; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; her two sisters Jacqueline Shimkus and Barbara Moore; one brother Carter Glaum; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. Patricia is...
Henry Gonzalez
Mar 26, 2013
Henry Gonzalez, age 83, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Henry was an avid bowler and had a devoted passion for the sport. He was a lifelong member of the Romeoville H.P.S.A.C. Henry served in the United States Air Force and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church in...
Irene Cora
Mar 25, 2013
Irene fell asleep in the Lord Monday, March 25, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her husband Norbert of 67 years; daughter Connie (Judge Gerald) Kinney; sons, Michael (Nancy) and David (Joyce) Cora; grandchildren, Christina (Kevin) Troc, Brian Kinney, Jonathan (fiancA�AC. Laura Geiss), Natalie, and Nicholas Cora, Jennifer (fiancA�AC.e Thomas Appell), Nicole (Jeff) Kazen, and...
Lillian P. Kelso
Mar 25, 2013
Age 84, late of Crest Hill, IL, at rest Monday, March 25, 2013 in Chino, CA. Survived by her children, Carol Kelso, Diane (Robert) Graham, Gary Kelso, Patrick Kelso, Kathleen (Vince) Corsello, and Jean (Ernest) Sandlin; nine grandchildren, Sean (Christine) Kelso, Joseph (Teresa) Kelso, William Kelso, Jennifer (Jason) Hodkowski, Brittany Graham, Brandon Corsello, Trevor Corsello, Evan Sandlin and Erin...
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