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Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Alejandro V. Soto

Alejandro V. Soto

Jul 21, 2011

Alejandro V. Soto Age 49. At rest Thursday July 21, 2011 at his residence with his family by his side following a courageous battle with cancer. Alejandro was born in San Jose De Otates, Guanajuato Mex. Employed by Brunner N" Lay for over 30 years as a Supervisor, and also for Paratech as a CNC Machinist. He devoted much...

Catherine J. Blackburn

Catherine J. Blackburn

Jul 17, 2011

Catherine ""Katie"" Jean Plitt Blackburn, 87, of Joliet, passed away July 17, 2011. Loving mother of Cathy (Dean) Rebuffoni of Minneapolis, MN; Bill (Nancy) of Shorewood; Janet (Peter) Fried of Lisle; Jim (Diane) of Shorewood; Candi (Ted) Ficken of Salem, OR; John (late Cindy) of Joliet; Dennis (Julie) of Joliet; Judy (Roger) Kreig of Morris; Carol (Patrick O"Connor) Blackburn...

Cassie A. Zanzuchi

Cassie A. Zanzuchi

Jul 16, 2011

Cassie A. Zanzuchi (nee Reeves) Age88, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully at Provena Saint Joseph's Medical Center with family by her side on Saturday, July 16, 2011. Cassie is survived by her loving family; her four children, Lester Wayne (Gail) McCollum, Sharon Polivick, Eva (Daniel) Karcz, and Louis (Sharon) Zanzuchi; two sisters, Katherine Reeves and Elizabeth Wham; twelve...

Julia Calderon

Julia Calderon

Jul 15, 2011

Julia Calderon, 84, of Joliet, peacefully at rest July 15, 2011. Loving mother of Olga (Antonio) Zavala, Juan (Jenevive) Calderon, Jesus (Magda) Calderon, Jose (Antonia) Calderon, Louis (Gabriela) Calderon, Angela (David) Diaz, Maria del Refugio ""Cookie"" Sandoval, and Julie (Arthur) Roman; devoted grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother; sister of Efren, Uwaldo, and Pilar Ibarra and Rafaela Gonzalez. Preceded in death...

Nasim James

Nasim James

Jul 15, 2011

Nasim George James, 78, of Joliet, passed away peacefully July 15, 2011. Father of Isaac James, Ambrene (Rick) Ortiz, Naureen (Paul) Baumeister, and Neal (Lisa) James; grandfather of Alex Sharif, Jayna Ortiz, Tristan Baumeister, and Allison James; brother of Salim (Khatoon) James, John (Tabassum) James, Mary (Sajad) Masih, and Farhat Roberts; also survived by a loving family of nieces...

Gloria A Terlep

Gloria A Terlep

Jul 14, 2011

Gloria A. Terlep, age 76, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey W. (Patricia Tarrant) Terlep, Julie A. (James Darden) Terlep, and Kerry (Melissa Dibble) Terlep, grandchildren Johnnie Darden, Sophie Darden, and Samuel Terlep, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins,...

Agnes Grabavoy

Agnes Grabavoy

Jul 12, 2011

Agnes Grabavoy, age 79, passed away suddenly Tuesday July 12, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Agnes was born in Joliet and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Joliet Township High School, and McCormick Business College in Joliet. Agnes worked for the Joliet Arsenal for 10 years before retiring after 24 years with the Will County...

James Golden

James Golden

Jul 11, 2011

James E. Golden Age 70. After a valiant battle against several illnesses Jim passed away peacefully in Carlsbad, CA on July 11, 2011 with many loved ones by his side. Survived by his wife Winona (nee Earler), 3 sons: James, Thomas (Michelle), and Scott Golden, 2 grandchildren: Thomas and James ""J.P"", one brother, Brendan (Lucy) Golden. Also Winona"s children:...

James E. Golden

James E. Golden

Jul 11, 2011

James E. Golden Age 70. After a valiant battle against several illnesses, James passed away peacefully on July 11, 2011. Survived by his wife Winona, 3 sons: James, Thomas (Michelle), and Scott Golden; 2 grandchildren: Thomas and James ""J.P.""; one brother: Brendan (Lucy) Golden; also survived by Winona"s children Cyndee (Rankin) McDaniel, the late Ray (Cindy) Foreman and Winona"s...

Mark G. Russ

Mark G. Russ

Jul 7, 2011

Mark G. Russ, 41, of Crest Hill, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday evening, July 7, 2011. Survived by his loving parents Janet (nee Benedick) and Gerald Russ; two brothers, Brian Russ and Todd (Leona) Russ; uncles and aunts, Robert (JoAnne) Benedick and John (Geradette) Russ; cousins, Heather, Jeff (Jenn) Benedick, John...

Josephine M. Janes

Josephine M. Janes

Jul 2, 2011

Josephine ""Josie"" M. Janes nee Malnar, age 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side. Survived by 3 sons, Joseph of Dunedin, FL, Donald (Patsy) of Lockport, IL and John of Joliet, IL. 4 Grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a sister Annie Wicevic. Numerous nieces and cousins also...

Edward M. Mance

Edward M. Mance

Jun 22, 2011

Edward M. Mance ""Uncle Eddie"" Age 80. At rest Wednesday June 22, 2011 at Ballard Nursing home in DesPlaines following complications due to heart surgery. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years; Lois Jean ""Jeanne"" (nee Maierhofer), a brother-in-law Jim (late Mary Ann) Kale, 3 sisters-in law; Mary (late Tony) Mance, Mary (late Jim) Reed, Ann (Arthur ""Bud)...

Edward J. Soukup

Edward J. Soukup

Jun 21, 2011

Edward J. Soukup, age 68. passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice on June 21, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife Carole (nee Rockwell) Soukup, step-daughter Sheri Scott, granddaughter Emma Scott, and sister Marie Soukup. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Martha Soukup, brother Frank Soukup, and niece Anita Soukup. Funeral services...

Stasia A. Rikard

Stasia A. Rikard

Jun 21, 2011

Stasia A. Rikard (nee Marchese), age 69, late of Crest Hill, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. She is survived by her brother Richard Hulten, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Busch, and her parents Lee (nee Chomuk) and Nicholas Marchese. A Celebration...

Rosemary Vesole

Rosemary Vesole

Jun 17, 2011

Rosemary L. Vesole nee Metesh, at rest Friday, June 17, 2011. Survived by one daughter Hope (Kevin) Tait; grandchildren Kevin and Shannon Tait; one brother Michael (Diane) Metesh and proud aunt of John (Katie) Metesh. Also survived by her beloved Aunt Eleanor Moran and special cousins Tom and John Longfellow. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie...

Marguerite P Moon

Marguerite P Moon

Jun 16, 2011

Marguerite P. Moon, nee Skiera, age 68, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a short courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday June 16, 2011. Marguerite"s greatest joy in life was sharing time with her family. Survived by her loving husband and best friend of 50 years, Bob Moon;...

Alida Zupancic

Alida Zupancic

Jun 16, 2011

Alida ""Ida"" Zupancic, (nee Brisart) Age 93. Passed away peacefully on Thursday June 16, 2011. Loving Mother of; Barbara (Tom) Walsh of Wisconsin, Raymond (Janet) Zupancic of Joliet, Sharon (Rich) Dillon of Minooka, and Richard (Paulette) Zupancic of Hawaii. She was the proud grandmother of 15, and a dear great-grandmother to 17. She is also survived by numerous nieces...

Nancy M. Kapinus

Nancy M. Kapinus

Jun 10, 2011

Nancy M. Kapinus Nee Kurth Age 76 At rest Friday June 10 2011 at her late residence with her husband by her side. Survived by her loving husband of 54 years Donald R. Kapinus, loving children Sue (Larry Neuhauser) Pomykala, Lynn (Raphael) House, Peggy (Terry) Gower, Mike (Karen) Kapinus, Krissy (Jasen) Melahn, Jenny (John) Darby, grandmother of Shaun (Sarah)...

Charles S. Blahunka

Charles S. Blahunka

Jun 7, 2011

Charles S. Blahunka, age 72, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in Rockford, IL. He is survived by his sons, Ronald Blahunka, of Rockford, Dennis (Marcie) Blahunka of Loves Park, IL, grandchildren Luke, Logan, and Taylor Blahunka, and sister Mary (late Peter) Lazar. Chuck was preceded in death by a son Donald (1981), parents Charles and Frances (nee Cabay) Blahunka,...

Anthony G. Umek

Anthony G. Umek

Jun 7, 2011

Anthony G. Umek, age 84, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Joan Umek, children Anthony (Sharon) Umek, Mary (Tim) O"Connor, Dave (Jill) Umek and Andrea Cain; step-children Janet (Edward) Enzenbacher and Jim (Kim) Baker; and 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a sister, Marie (Ben) Tekel...

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