Joliet, IL Obituaries

Mar 3, 2010

James P. Murphy, age 57, at rest Wednesday March 3, 2010. Survived by his mother Lillian (nee Lukancic) Murphy; two sisters Patricia Frohman, Carol (James) Reeb; two brothers Michael J. (Lorraine) and Robert (Patricia) Murphy; nieces and nephews Tim (Maggie) Reeb, Mark Murphy, Sara and Megan Frohman; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his father...

Mar 1, 2010

Anthony J. Cemeno ""Tony"" Age 87 At rest Tuesday March 1, 2010 at Rosewood Care Center. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years Theresa (nee Banach), sister Carmella (late Frank) Turk, two brothers Fred (Elsie) and Tom (Pauline) Cemeno. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Born in Joliet. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Theresa (nee...

Feb 28, 2010

Thomas Edward Gasparich,83 Passed away peacefully at Willow Falls Assisted Living Center on February 28, 2010. Tom was born on April 30, 1926 in Joliet to Matthew and Mary (Plese) Gasparich and was a lifelong resident. Tom attended St. Mary Nativity School, Joliet Catholic High School, and St. Joseph College in Rensselaer, IN. He served his country as a...

Feb 27, 2010

John Edward Groholski Age 71 of Shorewood, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2010 in Sun City, AZ. John was a son of the late John and Antonette Gentile-Groholski. He was a former owner/partner of Midwest Industrial Sales in Channahon until his retirement in 2003. Know for being an avid fisherman and an accomplished bowler, John was also a very...

Feb 27, 2010

Frank T. Micklich ""Ted"" Age 84 At rest suddenly while on his way to a Colorado Ski Trip Saturday February 27, 2010. Survived by his brother Leonard J. (Shirley) Micklich, one nice Pamela (Craig) Dixon, two nephews Douglas L. (Loralee) and Bradley J. Micklich, three great nephews Andrew, John-Charles and Benjamin and one great niece Laura. Numerous cousins in...

Feb 24, 2010

Robert F. Skul, 76, of Crest Hill, at rest February 24, 2010. Survived by his sisters, Jenny Lou Skul and Evelyn (Robert)Felbinger; sister-in- law Joanne Skul; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by his parents Anton and Jennie (Span) Skul; and his brother Anthony (first wife Mary Jane) Skul. Bob was a graduate of DePaul University...

Feb 23, 2010

Robert F. Lilek ""Bob"" Age 84, at rest Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving father of Robert J. ""Bert"" (Beth) Lilek, Mary Jo (Martin) Bernardi, dearest grandfather of Matthew and Amy Lilek, Michael and Peter Bernardi, one brother Eugene (Loretta) Lilek. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his...

Feb 22, 2010

Nicholas Kyle Frank age 19, of Minooka, At rest Monday, February 22, 2010. Survived by his parents, Anita (Michael) Needham of Minooka and Walter (Donna) Frank of Crest Hill; siblings Bridget (Mark) Breskey, Walter (fiancA�?A�AC.e Bora Sao) Frank, Kristina (fiancee Luis Giron) Frank, and Michael Needham; stepbrothers Kurt and Troy Bendoraitis, and his grandmothers Kristina Frank and Shirley Vazquez,...

Feb 21, 2010

Betty L. Smith, age 63, was called home on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at her late residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her loving husband, David A. Smith; her daughter, Michelle (Jeffrey) Law; grandchildren Jeffrey,Jr. and Holley Law; brother John Stein; sister Diane (Joseph) Povidinski, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death...

Feb 20, 2010

Dennis J. Petrovic Age 65 Passed Away Saturday February 20, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dennis was born in Joliet, he was married for 37 years to his loving wife. His family was his greatest accomplishment. He was the proudest grandfather. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Georgene...

Feb 19, 2010

Vera M. Gale Age 92 Nee Janezic At rest Friday February 19, 2010 at her late residence. Survived by Son Louis M. (Beverly) Gale, Sister Julia M. (late Edward R.) Boese, Son-in-law Richard Paskvan, grandchildren Louis J. (Kristen) Gale, Mark (Debbie) Paskvan, Michelle Paskvan, Jennifer (Jeff) Allyn, great grandchildren Henery Gale, Connor and Madison Allyn, Janna and David Paskvan....

Feb 18, 2010

Loretta Kobe Nee Ladich Age 94 At rest Thursday February 18, 2010 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by her son James (Marianne) Kobe Sr., dearest grandmother of James (Christine) Kobe Jr. and Jane Kobe, one great grandchild Kyle Kobe, Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Preceded in death by her parents Matthew and Mary (nee Novak)...

Feb 15, 2010

Sheila J. Kelley (nee Jewell) Age 81, at rest Monday February 15, 2010 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Loving mother of Gabriella (Randy) Ancel, Michael Kelley, dearest grandmother of Kimberly (James) Kelley Adamowicz and Scott Kelley and Jeff (Lizzy) Ancel and Kelley (Chuck) Ancel Hill, daughter-in-law Linda Kelley Kubinski, five great grandchildren Joey Ancel, Charlie Hill and Caden Ancel,...

Feb 13, 2010

Joyce Ann Hibler (nee Kezerle) Age 66, at rest Saturday February 13, 2010 at her home after a courageous battle with CADASIL, a neurological disorder. Survived by her beloved husband of 45 years Kenneth A. Hibler, loving mother of Kenneth Jr. (LeAnn) and Deborah Hibler. Also survived by mother-in-law Rita Hibler, special niece Deserae (Joel) Schultz, and great nephews...

Feb 12, 2010

Joseph A. Strmec Age 92, at rest Friday February 12, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Joseph was the loving father of Judith Marie Stockstill, and Joseph R. (Gayle) Strmec; dearest grandfather of Jeffrey, Matthew (Anne) and Jennifer Stockstill, He is also survived by one sister, Dorothy (late Stephen) Vombrack, and by nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He...

Feb 11, 2010

Lois A. Hanson (nee Sheffer) Age 69, at rest Thursday February 11, 2010 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Loving mother of Bruce (Julie) Hanson, Raymond (Darla) Hanson, Sheila (nee Hanson)(Jimmy) Morgan, Edward (Lara) Oldaker and David (Kristie) Oldaker, dearest grandmother of; Taylor, Kayden, Autumn, Rebekah, Kim, Samantha, Ryan, Danielle, Jacob, Katie and Eddy, great grandmother of Aubree, also survived by...

Feb 10, 2010

Florence L. Baron ""Lorrie"" AGE 81, at rest February 10, 2010 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Survived by her husband Matthew, her daughter Victoria (Keith) Olson, her sons John S. (Kimberly), and Nicholas C. Baron, grandsons, Jason (fiancA�?A�AC.e Megan Hoholik) Baron and Erik (Rebecca) Baron, Frank (Midori) Sartori, two great grandchildren Jennifer Orwat and Lisa (James) Marenche and...

Feb 9, 2010

Frank P. Paul Age 87, at rest Tuesday February 9, 2010 at Silver Cross Hospital, Prayer services will be held on Friday February 19, 2010 at the funeral home at 9:30 then will proceed to St. Mary Nativity Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM. Tezak"s Home to Celebrate Life 1211 Plainfield Rd. Joliet, IL

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Feb 6, 2010

George R. Farkas George Richard Farkas was born in Joliet on April 9, 1927. He passed away at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet on February 6, 2010. He was a life-long resident of Joliet. On May 8, 1948 George married his sweetie, Delores M. Rakowski, after having served his country in the U.S. Army Air Force, where he...

Feb 6, 2010

Benedict W. Yaros Benedict, 91, passed away peacefully at his home in Delray Beach Florida on Saturday, February 6, 2010. He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ. He resided in Joliet, IL, for over 50 years, where he met his wife Jean (nee Gombas). Prior to his relocation to (MUCOM) Munitions Command where he supervised ammunition control and distribution...