Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
LaVon E. Sanford
Mar 20, 2013
On the evening of Wednesday, March 20, 2013, LaVon E. Sanford (nee Stevenson) was surrounded by love, as she bravely and peacefully joined her loved ones and her Heavenly Father. Born in Dwight, IL on July 2, 1923, LaVon later married the love of her life, Charles A. Sanford in 1941, and they resided in the Dwight area until...
James D. Pruett
Mar 17, 2013
Passed away peacefully on Sunday March 17, 2013 with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle against brain cancer. Loving husband and soul mate to Michelle (Pirc) Pruett; Cherished father of four, James and Rachael Pruett of Austin TX, Shannon and Kyle Waznis of Joliet; Dearest son-in-law of Thomas (Nancy) Fitzgerald; Brother to Susan and Dwight...
James L. Amiot
Mar 17, 2013
James Amiot, age 77, of Joliet passed away suddenly March 17, 2013 at Presence Villa Franciscan. He was born November 19, 1935 to Della and Leon Amiot in Kankakee, Illinois. He was a graduate of Jacksonville School for the Deaf where he played football, baseball and basketball. After graduating from Jacksonville School he worked at KerrGlass company in Plainfield....
Elizabeth J. Seeman
Mar 15, 2013
Elizabeth A�??BettyA�?i�� J. Seeman nee Smith, age 85, at rest on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Loving mother of Donna (Anthony) Spillie, Patricia (Glen) Marcum, William (Vicky), Raymond (Janette) and Michael Seeman; dearest grandmother of Amanda Spillie, Brian Spillie, Brett (Samantha) Marcum, Patrick Marcum, Allison (Benjamin) Gunnink, Tyler Marcum, William (Tiffany King) Seeman,...
Joan M. VanDeventer
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,...
Viola J. Forment
Mar 13, 2013
Viola J. Forment nee Lyman, age 96, of Joliet, at rest on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital. Survived by her daughter, Sharyn J. (the late Richard) Woodruff; her loving grandchildren, Holly A. (Michael) Witczak, Michael Woodruff and Colleen (Sean Yeo) Woodruff; great-grandchildren, Ryan, Rachel, Nolan and Kennedi MacDowell and Samantha Witczak; and her dear caregiver,...
John R. Oblak
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...
Gilda M. White
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...
Edward A. Tadey
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...
Violet Enich
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...
Martha Brish
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...
Joseph P. Podobnik
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...
Dorothy A. (Plese) Smeets
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...
Judith A. Findley
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....
Doris E. Johnson
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...
Christine Alvarado
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...
Louis L. Smolich
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...
William M. Kostelec
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...
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