Joliet, IL Obituaries

Mar 20, 2011

Beth Xoxakos, nee Ritchie, 31, of Bolingbrook at rest March 20, 2011. Beloved wife of Stavros; precious daughter of Patty and Sammy Ritchie; loving sister of Samuel (Jennifer) Ritchie. A Celebration of Beth"s life will begin on Thursday, March 24 at 10 am at the funeral home chapel, then in procession to Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on...

Mar 20, 2011

William Lomeli ""Will"" ""Billy"" Age 16, at rest suddenly, Sunday March 20, 2011. Survived by his loving family, parents Jose H. and Graciela Lomeli, one sister Brenda (Luis) Cazares, two brothers Umberto (Leticia) and Rey (Ivy) Lomeli, two nieces Kassandra Cazares and Olivia Lomeli, one nephew Andres Cazares and special girlfriend Miranda. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins...

Mar 17, 2011

At rest March 17, 2011 Survived by three sons Glenn (Sharon) of St. Cloud, MN, Paul (Laura) of Aurora, Nicholas of Joliet, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and sister in law Gloria Llewellyn. Born and a long time resident of Joliet, resident of St. Cloud, Minnesota for the past two years. Preceded in death by...

Mar 16, 2011

Frank "Chip" Kodiak, age 67, of Wilmington, passed away March 16, 2011.

Beloved husband of 38 years to Carol Kodiak (nee Clennon); loving father of Chad (Jennifer), Cari (Bryan) Pyka and Cris; adored "Papa" of Max and Mia Pyka and Jackson Kodiak; dear brother of Rosemary (Thomas) Murphy and Barbara (Richard) Siebert; caring uncle to numerous nieces,...

Mar 9, 2011

John Charles Vershay, age 84, lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center on March 9, 2011. Beloved father of Janet Todt, Gary (Sarah), Judy (Donald) Edwards, Paul (Barbara), and Ronald; dear brother of Donald (Marlene) and Beverly (Roland) Condon; proud grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Mar 2, 2011

Tate, Geoffrey Geoff Tate, 30, of Chicago, formerly of Plainfield, at rest on March 2, 2011. Loving son of Larry and Mary; dear grandson of Thelma Tate; nephew of Lois (Z B) Mayo, Jean (Ralph) Zimmerman, Nancy (Larry) Fox, Carolyn Tate and Ron Tate; cousin of Kevin (Carrie) Driscoll, Michelle (Greg) Bollinger, Krissy (Bill) Carter, Ali (Ziggy) Tkaczenko, Cindy...

Mar 1, 2011

Alice P. Valek (nee Fojut), 81, of New Lenox, at rest on March 1, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her daughters Alice J. Fitzgerald and Rebecca (Steve) McClenning; her grandchildren Alyssa and Ryan Fitzgerald and Josef McClenning; her brothers and sisters Ann (Robert) Mulvey, Theresa (the late Norm) Wittkofski, Michael (Marilyn) Sternisha, Joseph Sternisha, George...

Feb 28, 2011

Joseph Toth, age 92, died on Monday, February 28, 2011. He was a lifelong resident of Joliet. Joe is survived by his sons, Leslie (Teresa) Toth and Jeffrey Toth, 3 grandchildren Leslie, Jr. (Tracy), Anthony (Chastity), and Steven Toth. 3 great-grandchildren, Carter Toth, Lacy Harper-Toth and Ethan Harper-Toth, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by...

Feb 26, 2011

Phyllis T. Mutz Nee Alberico Born in Joliet December 15 1917. At rest Saturday February 26, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center Preceded in death by her husband Raymond Mutz, her son Ronald Mutz, parents Peter and Constance (nee Bucciferro) Alberico, two brothers Nunzio and Daniel (late Louise) and one sister Angela (late Sam) De Angelis Survived by...

Feb 26, 2011

Marjorie K. Jadron Nee Zola Age 81 At rest Saturday February 26, 2011 at Meadowbrook Manor. Survived by two sons John (Kathy) and Frank (Carole) Jadron, son-in-law William Schaubel grandchildren Richard (Megan), Michelle, James, Heather (Peter) Ullery and Shawn, Tammy (Ben) Hunsaker, Traci (Don) Sass, nine great grandchildren, sisters Judy (Walter) Lorenc and Paula (Henery) Ales, brother Tom (late...

Feb 24, 2011

Alysse Victoria Nicholson, age 14, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 24, 2011. Precious daughter of Jim and Sharon; loving sister of Cara and Katie. Beloved granddaughter of Paul and Judith Pipiras, James and (the late) Lorraine Nicholson. Niece, cousin, and friend of many. A Celebration of Alysse"s life will begin at the funeral...

Feb 23, 2011

John D. Richardson, age 83, late of Joliet, died February 23, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center. He was under the care of Joliet Area Community Hospice, and had battled prostate and lung cancer along with heart disease. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ada (nee Bowen) Richardson, brother Jim Richardson of New Mexico, and several nieces...

Feb 20, 2011

Victor A. Strainer, ""Ricky"", age 61, late of Joliet, died February 20, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Ricky is survived by his children, Stacy Swindel of Saunemin, IL, Leann Miller of Bourbonnais, IL, Heather (James) Kocher and Richard (Dee) Strainer, both of Mt. Carmel, IL. Also survived by his sisters, Patricia Ann (late Maynard) Gagliardo of Joliet...

Feb 20, 2011

Evelyn Anzelc, (nee Belasich) A lifelong Plainfield resident, age 79, passed away on February 20, 2011 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years Charles E. ""Chasy"" Anzelc Sr. She was the loving mother of three sons, Greg (Debbie) Anzelc of Plainfield, Chuck (June) Anzelc of Minooka, and Tom (Cathy)...

Feb 20, 2011

Victor A. Strainer, ""Ricky"", age 61, late of Joliet, died February 20, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Ricky is survived by his children, Stacy Swindel of Saunemin, IL, Leann Miller of Bourbonnais, IL, Heather (James) Kocher and Richard (Dee) Strainer, both of Mt. Carmel, IL. Also survived by his sisters, Patricia Ann (late Maynard) Gagliardo of Joliet...

Feb 19, 2011

William Krizmanic, age 88, of Joliet, died on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. He is survived by; his wife of 23 years Frances (nee Mandac - Underhill) Krizmanic, his children Bruce (Amy) Krizmanic, Jacqueline (Kevin) Cottle, William (Stephanie) Krizmanic, Mark (Julia) Krizmanic, Chris (Lisa) Underhill, Mark (Dawn) Underhill, and Sharon (Craig) Shearer; his sister...

Feb 18, 2011

Raymond A. Sameck Age 91, born and lived in Joliet/Crest Hill area all of his life, passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home after a short illness. Preceded by parents Louis and Antonia (Stanfel) Sameck, sisters Bernadine Dick, Molly Ramuta, brother Louis Sameck. Also preceded by stepmother Rose (Rom) Sameck, and stepbrothers and sisters. Survived by wife...

Feb 17, 2011

Richard Lee Marcum ""Richie"" age 63, at rest Thursday February 17, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his family.

Survived by his parents Twila (nee Florey) and James Marcum, brothers Bradley (Kim) , Glen (Pat), sister Diane (Dave) Zuelke, sister-in-law Jennianne Marcum, nieces and nephews Sarah (Erik) Schueler, Erin Marcum, Heather (Chris) Dunlap, Amy...

Feb 11, 2011

Ronald A. Vrencur, age 74, of Crest Hill, passed away February 11, 2011. He is survived by two daughters Patti (Dave) Manion and Barb (Don) Olsen; grandchildren Jeffery Bick, Randy and Richard Manion; his brother Frank (Joy) Petrusich; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved companion ""Boots"". He was preceded in death by his loving son...

Feb 10, 2011

John D. Zaletel, age 32, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, godfather and friend closed his short life on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at his late residence. Born in Joliet, he grew up in Shorewood, graduating from Troy Jr. High and JT West High School. John lived and worked in Denver, Colorado for three years before returning to Joliet....