Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Leona I. Davidson

Leona I. Davidson

Oct 28, 2009

Leona I. Davidson ""Lee"" Age 86 at rest Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Long time resident of Crest Hill. Survived by 3 daughters, Sandee (Chuck) MacDowell, Janet (Dana Brown) Lane, and Lynn (Jim) Smolich; grandchildren Scott MacDowell, Debi (Scott) Lockwood, Erica, Michael, Erin, Michelle and Marin Lane, Emily (Brian) Edman, Adam (Donna) Smolich, and Abigail...

Josephine A. Ressler

Josephine A. Ressler

Oct 28, 2009

Josephine A. Ressler, (nee Juricic) ""Aunt Dodie"" Age 82, at rest Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her son, Michael; a brother Joseph (Mary) Juricic; and three sisters, Dolores (John) Spaden of Niles, OH, Terry Jerman and Berniece (Carl) Fosnaugh. Also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by her husband Bernard, parents Ignatius...

Veronica C. Spehar

Veronica C. Spehar

Oct 21, 2009

Veronica C. Spehar ""Bootsie"" (nee Zagar) Age 98 At rest October 21, 2009 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Born and resided in Rockdale most of her life. Employeed by Illinois Bell for 44 years. Survived by her daughter Martina (Gene) Stokes, grandchildren Joseph (Ann) Chesko, Gary (Renee) Chesko, Warren Spray, Cheryl (Kevin) Marks, William (Shelly) Chesko, step-grandchildren Robert (Cindy) Stokes,...

Joseph Jokich

Joseph Jokich

Oct 17, 2009

Joseph Jokich ""Joe"" Age 90, at rest Saturday October 17, 2009 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by his devoted sister, Bertha (late Peter) Radakovich; brother, Peter (Pearl) Jokich; fond niece, Debbie (Terry Hart) Radakovich; and fond nephew, Daniel (Marcia) Kesich. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Mildred (nee Klijaich);...

Irene M. Szewczyk

Irene M. Szewczyk

Oct 13, 2009

Irene Szewczyk nee Czyzynski Age 95 At rest Tuesday, October 13, 2009, at Our Lady of Angles with her family by her side. Survived by her children George (Truby) Szewczyk, and Elizabeth Bishop, dearest grandmother of Gregory (Meaghan) and Daniel (Natalie) Bishop, two great granddaughters, Molly and Allison Bishop, and other family in Krakow and Warsaw Poland. Preceded by...

Thelma Minarich

Thelma Minarich

Oct 12, 2009

Thelma Minarich Age 90, at rest on Monday, October12, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center Thelma was born in Plano, Il and has resided in Joliet most of her life. Survived by a daughter, Nancy (Richard, deceased) Horwath of Joliet, her son Marvin (Lynn) Minarich Sr. of Channahon, grandchildren Daniel and Lisa Horwath of Joliet, Patti ( Bob...

Timothy L Tomlinson

Timothy L Tomlinson

Oct 8, 2009

Timothy L. Tomlinson ""Tim"" Age 52, at rest Thursday October 8, 2009 at St. Francis Hospital, Peoria. Survived by his loving wife Joyce (nee McCulley ), loving step father of Crystal (Tracy) Brissel, Jeff (Andrea), Don (Maggie), Charolette and James (Megan) Fuller, dearest grandfather of eighteen grand children, dear father Michael Tomlinson, two sisters Kathleen ""Kay"" (Bob) Setina and...

Kathryn Elizabeth Posega

Kathryn Elizabeth Posega

Oct 6, 2009

Kathryn E. Posega Left to be with our Lord on Tuesday October 6, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Survived by her children Beverly (Robert) Garrington, Carol (Kenneth) Harper, Patricia (Ermand ""A�?? deceased) Marco, Albert Posega, Jr., Kathy (Mark ""A�?? deceased) Koser, Judy (Michael)Vella, Debby (William) Glover, Kelly Holland, and Scott (Natalie) Harper; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother...

Sandra Klepec

Sandra Klepec

Oct 5, 2009

Sandra Ann Klepec Age 63 At rest Monday, October 5, 2009. Survived by her brother William (Sylvia) Klepec, four nephews, Jeffery (Kim), Daniel (Kelly), Christopher, Rick (Tara), Niece Wendy (Tim) Stanley, cousins, Carol (Ken) Wiers, Mary (Gerald) Clair, Georgia (Jon) Kenny, Mary O"Conner, aunt Frances McNiff. Born in Joliet. Preceded in death by her parents Julius and Sophie Klepec,...

Irene M. Hassert

Irene M. Hassert

Sep 29, 2009

Irene Hassert (nee Telshaw) Age 89 At rest Tuesday September 29, 2009 at Adventist Bolingbrook Medical Center. Survived by her children David (Susi) Hassert, Mary (Kelby) Briddick, Michael (Nancy) Hassert and James (Donna) Hassert; grandmother of 12 great grandmother of 2. Preceded in death by her husband Roy F. Hassert; her parents Fred and Hilda Telshaw and her Sister...

Christopher Emmett Coppins

Christopher Emmett Coppins

Sep 25, 2009

Christopher E. Coppins Age 45 At rest Friday September 25, 2009 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side. Survived by his wife Susan Kay (nee Miller) Coppins, daughter Crystal Miller, grand daughter Kaylee Miller, mother Martha Coppins (nee Smith), father Jerry (Jill) Coppins, brothers Kevin and Steve, sister Karen (Lou) Benedetto. Numerous nieces, nephews...

Margaret E. Tadey

Margaret E. Tadey

Sep 25, 2009

Margaret E. Tadey (nee Shaffer) Age 84 Born on January 26, 1925, a lifelong resident of Crest Hill, Shorewood and Joliet. Passed away Friday, September 25, 2009 at Lakewood Nursing Home, Plainfield. She is survived by her sister Georgine (Stephen) Platko, her nieces, Larissa Platko (Ray) Barbee, Beth Platko (Matthew) Peterson, Antoinette Shaffer (Ray) Furbee and grand nieces, Claire...

John Raymond Anzelc

John Raymond Anzelc

Sep 24, 2009

John R. Anzelc John, 85, was born December 2, 1923 and passed away on September 24, 2009. He is survived by his loving children Raymond, John (Linda), Mary Ellen, Janet (Larry) Orr, and Michael (Cathleen); grandchildren Erin (Nick Wildman) Burke, Michael Burke, Molly and Lauren; great-granddaughter June Katherine Wildman; brother and sisters Charles (Evelyn), Theresa (Benny) Papesh, Dolores (Jack)...

William E. Plese

William E. Plese

Sep 20, 2009

William E. Plese At rest Sunday, September 20, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, age 92. Served in the US Navy (LST-923) in the Pacific Theatre, was a member and past president of the JoAnnites Seniors Club, Men"s Club and Ambassadors of Mary from St. Mary Nativity Church. Also a member of VFW Cantigny Post #367, Old Timers...

Rita M. Gleason

Rita M. Gleason

Sep 20, 2009

Rita M. Gleason Age 87, at rest Sunday September 20, 2009 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Rita was born in Joliet and a life long resident. She retired from the Joliet TWP Assessors Office. Survived by one sister Mary Fran (late Elmo) Petro, two nephews Nick (Leah) and Alan (Sarah) Petro, five nieces Janet (Bob) Hewlett, Meg (Paul) Studer,...

George Orlovich

George Orlovich

Sep 19, 2009

George Orlovich ""Dayman"" Passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2009 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by his two brothers Steve (Lois) and Fred (Kathryn) Orlovich. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great nephews especially Mike, Chuck (Patty), Chad, Jeremy and Josh; close friend Marty. Preceded in death his parents Michael and Catherine Orlovich; two sisters Annie...

Robert E. Burgchardt

Robert E. Burgchardt

Sep 19, 2009

Robert E. Burgchardt Jr. ""Bob"" Robert E. Burgchardt Jr. of Plainfield, IL passed away peacefully on September 19, 2009 at Hines VA Hospital after a long illness. He fought a courageous battle over the past four years for his beloved wife, Carol, whom he cherished. He was born on February 12, 1941 in Chicago, IL to Robert Sr. and...

Margaret M Kirincich

Margaret M Kirincich

Sep 17, 2009

Margaret M. Kirincich (nee Salata) Age 99, at rest Thursday September 17, 2009 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Loving mother of three daughters Mary Ann (late Richard) Clennon, Christine (late Richard) Boban, Patricia (William) Frescura, one son Nicholas J.(Betty) Kirincich Jr., one sister Eleanore (late Thomas) Dooley, dearest grandmother of nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Eleanor A Horkey

Eleanor A Horkey

Sep 17, 2009

Eleanor A. Horkey (nee Beningo) Age 67, at rest Thursday September 17, 2009 at the Joliet Area Hospice Home. Survived by her beloved husband of 43 years Michael J. Horkey Jr.; loving mother of Jonathan (Rebecca), Todd and Adam Horkey; dear mother Christine (nee Van Hook) (late John) Beningo; dearest grandmother of Ella Horkey also survived by numerous nieces,...

Elizabeth A. Marso

Elizabeth A. Marso

Sep 17, 2009

Elizabeth A. Marso (Betty) (nee Vancina) Age 86. At rest, Thursday, September 17, 2009 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Raymond J. Marso, one daughter, Deborah R. Marso and one son, Edward R. Marso (fiancee Nancy Madziarczyk). Two sisters-in-law Mary (late) Joe Gasparac and Mary (late) Frank Vancina, numerous nieces and...