Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Frances J. Kevish

Frances J. Kevish

Jul 13, 2012

Frances J. Kevish (nee Majetich) age 97, passed away on July 13, 2012 at Sunnyhill Nursing Home. Former employee of Hart Schaffner and Marks as well as the Guardian Angel home. Lifelong resident of Crest hill and Joliet. Survived by her Children Ronald (Judy) Kevish, Patricia (Robert) Mau and Donald (Debbie) Kevish; Grandmother of 12 ; great grandmother of...

Gerald Ward Benedict

Gerald Ward Benedict

Jul 11, 2012

Gerald Ward Benedict, age 93, passed away on July 11, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Crest Hill, and a proud member of the Joliet Lodge No 300 Loyal Order of Moose, Moran A. C., and the Joliet Elks Lodge #296. Gerald was a WWII United States Army Veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. Preceded in death by...

Danielle Marie Kosmerl

Danielle Marie Kosmerl

Jul 9, 2012

Services are Pending.

John W. Matison

John W. Matison

Jul 8, 2012

John A�??JackA�?i�� W. Matison, age 73, passed away on July 8, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with his family by his side. Jack was born November 20, 1938 in Dixon, IL. He was a graduate of Elgin High School. Jack was the owner of Matison Wholesale Meat business for 40 years. He was a loyal...

Lorene G. Brandt

Lorene G. Brandt

Jul 7, 2012

Lorene G. Brandt at rest July 7, 2012. Loving mother of Susan (Jack), Pam (Bill) and Bill (Esperanza); doting grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 8. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 South Lawndale...

Robert T. Hamanaka

Robert T. Hamanaka

Jul 7, 2012

Robert T. Hamanaka, age 88, of Wilmington, born on March 24, 1924 at rest on July 7, 2012. Survived by 3 children Glen Hamanaka, Gloria Lillie, and Robert (Vicki) T. Hamanaka, Jr.; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his loving wife Millie N. Hamanaka. Bob was a painter and fisherman by career, but truly a fisherman...

Kaimyn Charles Voight

Kaimyn Charles Voight

Jul 6, 2012

Kaimyn Charles Voight, age 1, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2012. Kaimyn was the most lovable, sweetest child who enjoyed being outside and spending time with his family. Survived by his parents Ryan Voight and Cyndi (Nee Leschber) Clark; brothers Jaden Clark, Kayl Voight; Twin sister Braylie Voight; Grandparents Patrick (Beverly) Leschber, Debra Bittle; Aunt Karen (Ira) Cannady;...

Katherine A. Cecil

Katherine A. Cecil

Jul 4, 2012

Katherine A. Cecil, age 70, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2012. Survived by her loving son Paul David Cecil, Jr., sisters and brothers Virginia (Donald) Krall, Jayne Juricic, Jimmy (Jane) Juricic, Terry (Marilynn) Juricic, and Augie (Teresa) Juricic; brother-in-law David Lachowski; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by...

Marie C. Belom

Marie C. Belom

Jul 2, 2012

Marie C. Belom (nee Crnkovic), age 79, of Joliet, at rest July 2, 2012. Loving mother of Terrence, Louis, Debra (Dr. James) Stasko ,Scott, Brian (Sherry Paul) Belom; dear grandmother of Jeffory and Brandi Belom and Kristi (Matt) Admonis; Kelly and Michael Belom; Melissa (Matt) Waitz, James, Joseph (Aimee Kocik) and Louis Stasko; Samantha and Jake Belom; Rob and...

Raymond H. Zaletel

Raymond H. Zaletel

Jul 2, 2012

Raymond H. Zaletel, age 90, passed away on July 1, 2012 at his home of 50 years, which he shared with his loving wife. Raymond was a lifelong resident of Joliet. Preceded in death by his loving wife Lucille M. (Nee Donick); parents John and Angela (Nee Matekovic); brothers John Zaletel, Joseph (Josephine) Zaletel, Albert (Rose) Zaletel, Edward (Rose)...

Benedict R. Spisak

Benedict R. Spisak

Jun 29, 2012

Pisut Funeral Services

Basil C. Hicks

Basil C. Hicks

Jun 29, 2012

Basil C. Hicks, Jr., age 67, of Wilmington, at rest June 29, 2012. Survived by his beloved wife Arlene A�??CharlieA�?i�� nee Dempsey; his loving children Basil C. (Nicolle) Hicks, III and Janine Formenti; grandchildren Basil C. Hicks IV, Brayden Hicks, Brianna and Jacob Formenti; siblings Loretta A�??CookieA�?i�� Labiak and James (Chris) Hicks. Preceded in death by his parents Marcella...

Leo A. Ficarella

Leo A. Ficarella

Jun 27, 2012

Leo A. Ficarella, age 82, at rest June 27, 2012. Survived by his children Marialena Ficarella, Jannine Moody, Nicola (Paula) Ficarella, Leanne (Rich) Schmidt , Virginia (Gene) Hoffmann, Ronald (Lesa) Ruth, Janice Finnis and Kevin Ruth; grandchildren Tim Ruth, Gina (William) Warren II, Amanda Finnis, Craig Skripek II, Kevin L. Ruth, Brooke (Marco) Avila, Brandy (Willie) McCarthy, Zachary and...

Marie A. Krause-FitzHenry

Marie A. Krause-FitzHenry

Jun 27, 2012

Marie Krause-FitzHenry (nee Boban) Age 96, died peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice on Wednesday, June 27 2012. Born on August 5, 1915. Preceded in death by her sons Donald Krause (September 3, 2011) and Robert G. Krause (September 26, 2007); first husband August Krause (1979); grandson Robert J. Krause (1997) and second husband Myron FitzHenry (1995); her three...

Anthony Paul Forte

Anthony Paul Forte

Jun 22, 2012

Services are private.

Michael J Kozlowski

Michael J Kozlowski

Jun 20, 2012

Michael J. Kozlowski, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center. He was born on March 3, 1920 in Joliet. Preceded in death by his wife Angela nee Vershay (2004), daughter Marie Kozlowski, parents Lottie nee Gradowski and Michael Kozlowski, and his brothers Frank, Max, Raymond and Charles Kozlowski. Survived by his daughter Virginia...

Theresa Ann Laboda

Theresa Ann Laboda

Jun 20, 2012

Theresa Ann Laboda, age 85, of Sun City, AZ, Chicago and Joliet, at rest June 20, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband Thaddeus Laboda. Survived by her daughters Sandra Ann (Ret. Sgt. CPD Charles) Holz and Debra Ann (Rich) Barker; grandchildren Sheryl (Kevin) Murphy, Dawn Ritchie, Kristin Holz, Rich Barker and Brian Barker; great-grandchildren Alyssa, Jenna and Emily...

Joseph A. Petrovic

Joseph A. Petrovic

Jun 18, 2012

Joseph A. Petrovic age 62, at rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his loving mother Antoinette (Toni) (Libersher) Petrovic, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Preceded in death by his father Joseph E. Petrovic, his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Anton Libersher and Mr. and Mrs....

Jose A. Munoz

Jose A. Munoz

Jun 17, 2012

Jose Antonio MuA�A�oz, age 29. Passed away on June 17, 2012. Lifelong resident of Joliet; a Farmer in the Joliet and Kankakee area and an aspiring Entrepenuer. He was a person of many talents with an ease for making friends. A joyful spirit and playful personality made him a pleasure to be around. Preceded in death by his dad...

Marie L. Menozzi

Marie L. Menozzi

Jun 16, 2012

Marie L. Menozzi, age 84. Born unto eternal life on June 16, 2012 with her loving family by her side at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Marie was a lifelong resident of Joliet and a proud member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She enjoyed socializing with family and friends, traveling and enjoyed spending time outdoors at Braidwood Recreation club with...