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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Helen Rozman Williams
Jul 27, 2011
Helen Rozman Williams was called home to Heaven, Monday, July 25, 2011. Survived by her children, Stephanie and Michael Williams, their father, David Williams, parents, Bernard & Marinka (nee Markun) Rozman, siblings, Paul (Renee) Rozman, Greg (Kerry) Rozman and Theresa Rozman Lockwood. Also 4 nephews, Thomas Rozman, Marty and Janez Lockwood and Gregory D. Rozman, with whom she cherished...
Kathleen J. Plese
Jul 25, 2011
Kathleen Jean Plese, ""Kathy"" age 55, late of Crest Hill, went to her heavenly home with her loving family by her side on Monday, July 25, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She is survived by her son, Thomas E. Plese, grandson Donte" Plese, parents, Eileen (nee Cox) and Eugene F. Plese, sisters Karen A. Plese and Kim...
David L. Papesh
Jul 24, 2011
David L. Papesh, ""Dave"", of San Diego, CA died on Sunday, July 24, 2011 as a result of an automobile accident. He was 39. He is survived by his loving mother Sharon (Roger) Ice of North Port, FL and loving father David (Denise) Papesh of Joliet IL.; maternal grandfather Tony (Marilyn) Jadron, loving aunts and uncles Lana Papesh, Joseph...

Mary J. Vranich
Jul 24, 2011
Mary J. Vranich, age 95, at rest on Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home. She is survived by one sister, Kathryn (late Laurence) Capriotti, 1 brother, Donald E. (Patricia) Vranich, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, and 2 special friends, Clara Kovalcik and Kathy Carter. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Anna (nee...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

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...
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