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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Raymond J. Pleski
Feb 17, 2012
Raymond J. Pleski Jr., age 44, passed away on February 17, 2012. Lifelong resident of Joliet. Raymond enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls and mostly just being around his family. Raymond was preceded in death by his father Raymond J. Pleski, Sr. his mother Elaine R. Pleski, his maternal and paternal Grandparents as well as two uncles....
Ronald F. Sobeske
Feb 16, 2012
Ronald Fred Sobeske A�??BuckoA�?i�� age 63, passed away on February 16, 2012. Ron enjoyed fishing, movies, playing solitaire, and most of all his family. He was born in Chicago and resided in Joliet for 13 years. He was a self-employed mechanic for years, and then went to work for Pep Boys. He was a Decorated Vietnam Veteran. Preceded in...

Betty M. Cortez
Feb 15, 2012
Betty M. Cortez Age 68, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Abel and Elizabeth Benegas. She was born in Luxora, Arkansas on May 30, 1943. She retired from Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by her husband of 38 years Epifanio Cortez. Her children Anita (Kristi) Casillas, Martin Sr. (Dianna) Casillas, Paco (Cindy) Casillas,...

Lillian M. Bazzarone
Feb 11, 2012
Lillian M. Bazzarone (nee Bolte), of Joliet, passed away February 11, 2012. Survived by her loving children Leroy (Marian) Bazzarone of Arizona, Richard (Karyn) Bazzarone and Sheryl (John) Mastalesh; grandchildren Dan (Tina Campus) Bazzarone, Ann (Jim) Vogrin, Andrew Bazzarone, Diana (Kevin) Gustafson, Gail (Adam) Baltz, Michelle (Tom) Powers, Jennifer (Dave) Hall, Christopher Bazzarone, Joel (Brittany) Mastalesh, Dr. Lee (Ann)...

David L. Roberts
Feb 6, 2012
David A�??DocA�?i�� L. Roberts, age 54, of Plainfield, passed away February 6, 2012. Survived by his son Kyle W. Eklund; his mother Mary L. Roberts; brother Dale (Kathy) Roberts; sister Suzanne Roberts; grandson Cayden Eklund-Deitz and his beloved cat Taz. Preceded in death by his father Donald L. Roberts; grandparents Raymond and Tillie Roberts and Herbert and Frances Krieger....

Dennis J. Prieboy
Feb 6, 2012
Dennis J. Prieboy Age 60. At rest Monday February 6, 2012 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Preceded in death by his father, Andrew J. Prieboy. Survived by his loving wife, Jane P. (nee Sefcik) Prieboy; a step-daughter, Heather Prieboy; his loving mother, Mary Ann (nee Lajcin) Prieboy; 2 brothers, Andrew (Judy) Prieboy of Plainfield, and Tony (Carla)...

Donald E. Truax
Feb 3, 2012
Donald E. Truax A�??CorkyA�?i�� Age 84. At rest Friday February 3, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with his family by his side. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Theresa (nee DeAngelis) Truax; 2 brothers, William and Charles Truax, and a sister, Evelyn (Al) Cerutti. Survived by his beloved daughter Judy (Steve Lucas) Truax;...

Mildred M. Papesh
Feb 2, 2012
Mildred A�??MillieA�?i�� M. Papesh, nee Grohar, age 87, of Joliet, at rest February 2, 2012. Survived by her daughters Mary B. (David) Dodge and Judith Papesh; her grandsons Christopher and Matthew Dodge; sister Evelyn (the late Edward) Grskovic and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Papesh, sister Rosemary (Ray) Tusek...

Jeffrey R. Wierzbinski
Feb 2, 2012
Jeffrey R. Wierzbinski A�??JeffA�?i�� Age 52. At peace on Thursday February 2, 2012. Survived by his loving wife, Dawn M. (nee Facinelli); 2 loving children, Caitlin and Tyler Wierzbinski; his parents, Marie (Arnie A�??PaPa ArnieA�?i��) Zenker and Art (Anita) Wierzbinski; 3 brothers, Tom (Mary Jo) Wier, Chris (Kathy) and Scott (Amy) Wierzbinski. Numerous nieces, nephews also survive. Jeff was...

Mary A. Zelko
Jan 31, 2012
Mary Amelia Zelko (nee Jelinek) Age 92. At rest Tuesday January 31, 2012 at Salem Village in Joliet. Beloved mother of James E. (Rita) Zelko of Elwood, dearest grandmother of Lauren and Molly Zelko, also survived by her special grandsons, Richard and Thomas Metes. Dear aunt of Shirley A. Page; 2 sisters-in-law, Anna (late Joseph E. 2007) Jelinek, and...

Lawrence J. Prodehl
Jan 29, 2012
Lawrence J. Prodehl A�??LarryA�?i�� Age 72. Passed away at his home following a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. Larry was born in Joliet and was a lifelong area resident, and a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. Larry was the owner of Prodehl Plumbing & Heating for many years. He was a long time...

Errol Dee Chapin
Jan 26, 2012
There will be a Memorial Service for Errol Chapin on Tuesday January 31, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life.

Mary Ann Woolard
Jan 25, 2012
Mary Ann Blevins- Woolard Age 72, at rest on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Preceded in death by her beloved husband David Woolard, a brother Joseph Heizer II, and a nephew Joseph Heizer III. Survived by her loving daughters Debra (Chris) Vincent, and Mary Ellen (Dennis Jr.) Dragon. Dear grandchildren Anthony, Jillian,...
Theresa E. Dunajewski
Jan 20, 2012
Theresa E. Dunajewski (nee Sprajcar) Age 94. At rest Friday January 20, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with her daughters by her side. Loving mother of Loretta J. (John) Valek and Dorothy M. (Don) Forte. Dearest grandmother to; Beth Ann (Anthony) DiBartolomeo, Andrea (Geoff) Flagg, Susanne Murnen, Suzanne Valek, and John P. Valek; fond great-grandmother...

Joseph F. Alves
Jan 19, 2012
Joseph F. Alves, age 50, of Joliet, passed away January 19, 2012. Survived by his wife, Trudi (nee Sari); son, Clinton Alves; parents, Gladys M. (nee Bennington) and Joseph A. Alves; sisters, Cynthia (Nicholas) Warsaw and Patricia K. Alves; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his brothers Joseph A. Alves, Jr. and Jerome...
Diane J. Hassert
Jan 17, 2012
Diane June Hassert (nee Bahor). Age 62. Gone to her rest on January 17, 2012. Born, July 16, 1949. Preceded in death by her parents Steve and Elizabeth and brother Larry. Survived by her son Derrick (Sara), her beloved granddaughter, Renee June, her aunt Julie Long, and numerous cousins. Diane was born in Joliet and was a life-long resident...

Milan Mihailovich
Jan 16, 2012
Milan Mihailovich ""Mike"" Age 93. At rest Monday January 16, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet. Survived by his loving wife of 23 years Gertrude ""Trudy"" (nee Biedermann) Mihailovich; a loving son, Eric (Sheri), and a loving daughter, Linda (Jim) Hardie; 3 loving grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob Hardie and Raeanna Mihailovich; one brother and 5 sisters in Serbia....
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