Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Robert C. Saxton

Robert C. Saxton

Apr 1, 2010

Robert C. Saxton Age 88 At rest Thursday, April 1, 2010 at his late residence. Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 65 years, Eleanor (nee Evans); son Richard (Nancy) Saxton of Algonquin; and daughters Sue Cattaneo, and Barbara Saxton, both of Crest Hill. Also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Bob served proudly as a...

Alfredo Orsini

Alfredo Orsini

Apr 1, 2010

Alfredo Orsini ""Al"" Age 79 At Rest Thursday April 1, 2010 at his late residence with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Fioranna (nee D"Addario) Orsini, son Antonio (Sally) Orsini, grandchildren Michael, Brian, and Anthony Orsini, great grandson Nicholas Orsini, sisters Rosa (Paul) Ciancanelli, Ann (Len) Horvat. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Born...

Joseph R. Lilek

Joseph R. Lilek

Mar 28, 2010

Joseph R. Lilek, age 76, passed away March 28, 2010 at home with his family by his side. He is survived by his son, Cary, and his daughter Patricia (Steven) Thompson, both of Joliet. Also survived by two grandsons, Jason (Kristen) Thompson of Wilmington, and Matthew (Christine) Thompson of Crest Hill. Joe will also be greatly missed by his...

Lena Liker

Lena Liker

Mar 25, 2010

Lena Liker, nee Rocks Age 82 of Lemont, formerly of Joliet, died March 25 in North Carolina. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette (Dan) Morse; grandchildren, Jody Morse, D.D.S. and her husband Michael Doyle, D.D. S. and Daniel P. (Tiffany) Morse; and two great-grandsons. Also survived by a brother, Ned (Laura) Rocks, a sister, Gloria (Ken) Wruk, and...

Paul M. Siron

Paul M. Siron

Mar 22, 2010

Paul Marvin Siron Age 81, passed away Monday, March 22, 2010 in Sun City, AZ. Survived by his daughters Jane (Ron Esco) Siron, Liz (Tim Costa) Siron, and Paulette (David) Velazquez; grandchildren Nastassia, Olivia and Gabriella Velazquez, Nicholas and Katie Costa; sister, Lois (Rick) Arends; also numerous in-laws, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife of 40...

Stephen P. Johnson

Stephen P. Johnson

Mar 19, 2010

Stephen Paul Johnson Stephen Paul Johnson ""Steve"" age 63, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010 at his Florida home in the presence of his wife and friends. A Plainfield resident from 1981 until 2005 when he retired to his home in Florida. Graduated from Robinson HS and Joliet Jr. College. Steve served our country through his participation in...

Stephen G. Popovich

Stephen G. Popovich

Mar 19, 2010

Stephen G. Popovich ""Beebo"" Age 89, at rest Friday March 19, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving father of Stephen (Kathryn) Popovich, Kathleen Popovich Harvish dearest grandfather of Lynn (William) D"Amico, Christopher (Kim) Harvish, Eric and Jason Popovich, Stephanie (Dave) Hoffman, Michael and Darrin (Allison) Fisher, twenty two great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter, one sister Ann...

Frank Jeretina

Frank Jeretina

Mar 18, 2010

Frank Jeretina, age 89, of Joliet at rest March 18, 2010 at his late residence. Born in Slovenia, he came to Joliet in 1951. Retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. after 27 years of service. Survived by his sister, Sr. Francka, Carmelite Order, Austria; brother Joseph, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by his parents, Maria and Joseph...

Charles John Gergacz

Charles John Gergacz

Mar 16, 2010

Charles J. Gergacz ""Cal"" Age 89, at rest Tuesday, March 16, 2010. Survived by his loving children Caldean Chuway, Kathleen (Albert) Legan, Chuck Gergacz and Laurie (Tom) Marusak; dearest grandchildren Bobby and Mike Chuway, Kimberly (Cory) Nelson and Natalie Legan, CJ Gergacz, Katie and Mark Marusak, one great-grandson Cameron Chuway; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...

Mary Ann D'amico

Mary Ann D'amico

Mar 14, 2010

Mary Ann D"Amico (nee Boyd) Age 70 At peace Friday, March 14, 2010, at her home, with her loving family by her side, after a 3-year courageous crusade with breast cancer. Survived by her children Tony, Anna (Albert) Krauss, John (Anna), Joseph (Tina) and Angelina Batuzich; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers William ""Sonny"" (Janet) Boyd and Danny Boyd; and former...

Dolores Sanchez

Dolores Sanchez

Mar 13, 2010

Dolores Sanchez (nee Duran) Age 62 At rest Saturday March 13, 2010 at her late residence. Survived by her loving husband of 26 years Carlos Sanchez, daughter Yvette (Carlos) Duran Cruz, mother Angela (nee Chavez) Duran, four sisters Yolanda, Cynthia, Diana Duran and Yvonne Gutierrez., three brothers Teofilo Jr., Lorenzo and Leo Duran, four grandchildren Sandy Cruz, Sasha Cruz...

Christine J. Likovic

Christine J. Likovic

Mar 12, 2010

Christine J. Likovic (nee Papesh) Graced our world on December 25th, 1917. Went home to her Lord and family on March 12th, 2010. Embracing her memory are her beloved children Ronald (Donna) Likovic, Lynette (Fred) Swanson, Vincent (Olga) Likovic, and cherished grandchildren Aaron, Brian, Tony, and Jimmy, and great grandchildren. She will be missed by little Checkers. Numerous nieces,...

Shirley A. Betancourt

Shirley A. Betancourt

Mar 12, 2010

Shirley A. Betancourt, of Channahon, at rest March 12, 2010 at home. Survived by her daughters; Julie Edwards, Kathy Edwards, and Lesley Edwards; grandchildren; Sherry, Stephanie, Sonya, Bobby, Matthew, Kaylynn, and Jenna; and 4 great grandchildren. Also survived by her sister; Pat Emmerson and her children, Richard, Peter, Gail, and family; and her brother; Leslie Sanford and family. Preceded...

Mary J. Secor

Mary J. Secor

Mar 11, 2010

Mary J. Secor (nee Ingram) Age 52 At rest Thursday March 11, 2010 Survived by her daughter Michelle A. Secor her son Greg W. Secor, parents William and Rita (nee Krepel) Ingram, two brothers Bill (Lonnie) and Michael (Janet) Ingram, numerous nieces and cousins also survive. Employed at St. Joseph Hospital and Joliet Area Community Hospice as an RN....

Nicholas J. Costos

Nicholas J. Costos

Mar 10, 2010

Nicholas J. Costos Age 74 At rest Wednesday March 10, 2010 at his late residence. Survived by his four daughters Jessica (Dave) Nolen, Cindy (Mark) Himes, Linda Purkart, and Anita (Paul Watson) Platt, two sons Frank (Lisa) Lopez, and Rick (Terri) Lopez, eleven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife Gladys (nee Maldonado) Costos, parents...

John T. Querio

John T. Querio

Mar 8, 2010

John T. Querio ""Johnnie"" Born April 20, 1961 Passed away suddenly March 8, 2010. John was a loving husband, father, brother, and uncle and a friend to all he met. John was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School where he played Baseball and Football. Retired from the City of Joliet. He leaves to cherish his memory his loving,...

Emily A. Dukovac

Emily A. Dukovac

Mar 8, 2010

Emily A. Dukovac, age 16, of Joliet, at rest suddenly from an automobile accident on Monday, March 8. Survived by her parents, Mario and Pamela (nee Miller) Dukovac; her sisters Melissa Bailey-Whitaker and Lauren Thorson; her brother Eric Bailey; her maternal grandfather James V. Miller; her fraternal grandmother Kathy Dukovac; her niece Abby Whitaker; her nephew Damien Bailey, as...

Julia H. Prybysz

Julia H. Prybysz

Mar 7, 2010

Julia H. Prybysz Nee Reshak Age 91 Passed away peacefully on March 7, 2010 at Lakewood Center. Survived by her loving daughters Linda Morgan of Metairie, Louisiana; Marsha (Greg) Minarich of Joliet, grandchildren John (fiancA�?A�AC.e Lisa Bielaga) Davis of St. Charles, Missouri and Elizabeth Minarich of Joliet; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by her parents Michael...

Luis Z. Guzman

Luis Z. Guzman

Mar 4, 2010

Luis Z. Guzman, age 77, at rest March 4, 2010. Survived by his wife Hermila (nee Arias); children Rosaura (Miguel) Diaz, Lupe (Felipe) Franchini, Maria (Maher) Diab, and Jesus (Brenda) Guzman; his grandchildren Yvonne and Natalie Franchini; Miguel, Maritza, and Daniela Diaz; Jimena and Melanie Guzman; and Aisha and Diana Diab; 6 sisters and 2 brothers; and numerous nieces,...

Andrew F. Pasteris

Andrew F. Pasteris

Mar 4, 2010

Andrew F. Pasteris Age 95 At rest Thursday March 4, 2010 at Deerbrook Nursing Home. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years Dorothy (nee Chiaramonte), two daughters Mary (Michael) Burn, Anita Pasteris and one son Andrew L. Pasteris, grandchildren Kara; Lindsay and Kristina Burn, two brothers Joseph (Margaret) and Felix (Helen) Pasteris, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also...