Joliet, IL Obituaries

Winifred E. Todorovich

Sep 30, 2012

Winifred E. Todorovich (nee Harrigan), age 87, a lifetime Joliet resident, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 30, 2012 at the Loyalton of Joliet. Born September 10, 1925 to the late Edward and Mary Harrigan. She was a graduate of St. Patrick Grade School and St. Francis High School, Class of 1943. Survived by her sons David (Sharon) of New...

Lorene Taylor

Sep 30, 2012

Lorene A�??ReneA�?i�� M. Taylor, age 79, longtime resident of Rockdale, at rest at her home on September 30, 2012. Survived by her daughter Cindy (Bill) Waznis; grandchildren Brian Waznis, Melissa (Jeremy) Pierce, and Amanda Waznis; great-grandchildren Brandon, Robby, Hailey, Patrick and Allie Pierce and Tyler Waznis; sister-in-law Mardel Rock and special cousin Ray Rock; great aunts Doris and Millie...

Anna Berta Juarez

Sep 25, 2012

Anna B. Juarez A�??Annie,A�?i�� age 55, at rest Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital. She was a lung and breast cancer suvivor. Survived by her one son Philip T. (Valerie) Juarez Sr. and one daughter Crystal (Octavio) Delrio; two grandchildren Philip T. Juarez Jr. and Julian T. Juarez; two brothers, Manuel (Maria) Juarez, Mauricio S. Juarez; four...

Kathy A. Yirsa

Sep 24, 2012

Kathy A. Yirsa, age 58, of Joliet, IL. Passed away suddenly at her home on September 24, 2012. Kathy was born on September 22, 1954 and was a life-long resident of Joliet. She was a Joliet Township Central High School graduate of 1971. Kathy was employed by Illinois Bell- AT&T as a service representative for many years. Kathy was...

Mary K. Whalen

Sep 20, 2012

Mary K. Whalen, age 62, passed away on September 20, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital with her family by her side. Survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ron Sr.; children, Ron Jr. and Stacy; grandchildren Brendan, Trisha, Brianna and Kaitlyn; three sisters; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Constantine and Jean; brothers, John...

James A. Lowery

Sep 11, 2012

Private services were held.

Eugenia Murphy

Sep 10, 2012

Eugenia A. A�??GenieA�?i�� Murphy, born in Chicago, Illinois on September 13,1930. Resided in Crest Hill, Illinois. At rest on September 10, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with her family by her side. Survived by her loving children Timothy (Beatrice), Kevin (Loretta), Monica (Stephen) Netzel and Kathleen (Nick) Capezio; brother Edward Gorlach; sister Sophia Brittain; grandchildren Lauren, Nick, Michelle,...

Brenda Sanchez

Sep 10, 2012

Brenda Sanchez, age 16, passed away on September 10, 2012 with her family by her side at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her parents Lorenzo Sanchez and Griselda (nee Anacleto); sister Ana Aurelia Sanchez; nephew Damian Torres; niece Mariana Torres; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Brenda will be missed by many. A Celebration of Brenda SanchezA�??s life...

Rudolph R. Castillo

Sep 8, 2012

Rudolph R. Castillo, age 74, at rest with his family by his side on Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by his son Steven D. Castillo; one granddaughter Miranda Castillo; three brothers and one sister, Jose (Jimmie) Castillo of Georgia, Elvira (Joseph) Ramirez of Joliet, Martin J. of Georgia and Albert P. Castillo...

Virginia M. Utt

Aug 31, 2012

Virginia M. Utt, age 90, beloved mother of Rosita Jarquin, died peacefully at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on August 31, 2012. She is survived by her daughter; grandchildren Melody Ponce, Lawrence (Barbara) Ponce and Javier Jarquin; great grandchildren Leanore Ponce, Lauren Ponce, Nicholas Rouse, Jessica Lynn Ponce and Crystal Rose Ponce; great-great grandchildren Vanessa Ponce, Daniel and...

Glenn E. Brown

Aug 26, 2012

Glenn E. Brown, Sr., age 84, born May 1, 1928 and passed away August 26, 2012.

Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Olga T. Brown (nee Papesh); his loving children Roseann (Larry) Fiarman, Mary Kay Bregar, Glenn (Terri Trolinger) Brown Jr., Peggy Sue (Kurt) Stalzer, Lori Ann Brown and Michael Brown; his cherished grandchildren David...

Kenneth L. Urbasek

Aug 25, 2012

Urbasek, Kenneth L. (Pops) Age 71, passed away on August 25, 2012 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Born in Chicago on November 4, 1940, he was raised in Cicero and lived in Joliet for the past 36 years. Preceded in death by parents Charles Urbasek and Frances (George) Pantel; brother Charles (Lucille) Urbasek. Survived by...

Mary Frances Plese

Aug 22, 2012

Mary Frances Plese (nee Kavanaugh), age 86, at peace Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Mary was born December 4, 1925 in Wilmington, IL. Surviving Mary are her children Theresa (Joel), Mary Beth Wagner, Annette (Jeff) Johnson, Robert (Mary Lynn) and Richard (Susan); grandchildren Colin (Jen) Plese, Jamie Wagner, Brandon and Anastasia (Dan Sopko) Johnson, Jenna, Sean, Emma and Gracie Plese,...

Jose A. Torres

Aug 20, 2012

Jose A. Torres Sr., age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday August 20, 2012 at his home, with his loving family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Elisa Torres (nee Rios) of 60 years; seven daughters, Rosario Torres, Gloria (Richard J.) Bannon, Petra T. Hammarstrom, Beatriz (Michael G.) Brulc, Barbara Fletcher, Guadalupe (Kevin L.) Milligan, Lucia T....

Donald J. Ivanich

Aug 18, 2012

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Marilyn J. Roberson

Aug 17, 2012

Marilyn J. Roberson (nee Dudek), age 65, passed away on Thursday August 15, 2012 in Calera, Alabama. She is survived by her loving husband of 10 years, Kermit; her sisters, Marci Kreisberg of Birmingham, Al, Harriet A�??PinkyA�?i�� Beach of Marble Head, MA and Melanie (Jerred) Johnson of Plainfield, IL; brother and sister-in-law Ken and Janet Roberson of Gainesville, GA;...

Robert J. Matesevac

Aug 16, 2012

Robert J. Matesevac, age 70, of Marion, IL, formerly of Joliet, passed away August 16, 2012. Survived by his loving wife Loretta nee Novak; his children Robert J. Jr. (Angela) and Joseph E. (LeAnn); grandchildren Jordan and Noah; siblings Mary Jo (Thomas) Kirk, James (Nancy), and Terrilynn (Timothy) Higgins; sister-in-law Tammy; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Lorie J. Norman

Aug 16, 2012

Pisut Funeral Services-obituary pending

Emery M. Suca

Aug 15, 2012

Emery M. Suca, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Proud Korean war veteran. Emery adored his granddaughters and loved watching them play sports. He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed fishing and gardening. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Suca; his parents Martin and Margaret Suca; sisters...

Josephine F. Libersher

Aug 15, 2012

Josephine F. Libersher, 92, of Joliet, IL, passed away at Countryside Care Center in Aurora, IL on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Josephine was born on January 14, 1920, to Vincenzo and Josephine Gelsomino in Pontiac, IL. She married Albert Libersher of Joliet on April 16, 1939. Josephine was employed by Goldblatt Brothers and she was manager of the Lamp,...