Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

John W. Donahue

John W. Donahue

Jul 28, 2009

John W. ""Jack"" Donahue John W. Donahue was born on February 9, 1919 in Dwight, Illinois to John J. Donahue and Anna A. Christensen and passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Our Lady of Angels. Preceded in death by his wife Frances I. (nee Evetz) Donahue; parents and sister Mary W. Donahue. Survived by his daughter...

Rita A. Krause

Rita A. Krause

Jul 26, 2009

Rita A. Krause Age 78 At rest on Sunday, July 26, 2009. Survived by her children Robert Misewicz of Coal City, Mary (Sue) Gregory of Joliet, and Margot Barkan of Boca Raton, FL.; grandchildren Jason Gregory, Kevin Gregory, Sean Barkan, Amy Barkan and Matthew Misewicz; great-grandchildren Kaylee Gregory and Brayden Marino and sister Dolores Weber of Indianapolis, IN. Preceded...

Douglas J. Leeman

Douglas J. Leeman

Jul 26, 2009

Douglas J. Leeman Age 67 At rest Sunday July 26, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his son Edward P. (Jo-Ellen) Leeman Of Calais Maine; grandchildren Jordan and Joel Leeman; brothers Wayne (Dawn) and Jeff Chick; two sisters Nancy Steele, and Paula (Chris) Cunningham. Douglas is also survived by four nephews and special friends Carol Stonitsch...

Tadeusz Jan Dziedzic

Tadeusz Jan Dziedzic

Jul 24, 2009

Tadeusz Jan Dziedzic ""Ted"" Age 58, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2009 with his family by his side. Ted was born in Poland to the late Jozef Dziedzic and Maria Dziedzic.Ted served in the Polish Army in 1971-72 then married Zofia Dziedzic in 1973. Leaving behind the mountains he loved, he immigrated to the...

Dorothy L. LeRoy

Dorothy L. LeRoy

Jul 22, 2009

Dorothy L. LeRoy (Nee Baudek) Age 82. At peace with the Lord Wednesday July 22, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center after a lingering illness. Survived by loving husband of 64 years Robert E. LeRoy Sr., four children Robert Jr. (Janice), Judy (David) Smrekar, Kenneth (Cheri), Karen (Mike) Perino, thirteen grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, also surviving a...

Charles E. Murray

Charles E. Murray

Jul 18, 2009

Age 78, passed away Saturday July 18th 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with family at his side. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, William and Viola Murray, sisters Marge Murray and Mary Anne Erickson, and brother in law Chuck Erickson. Survived by his beloved wife Mary Lou, son Lawrence (Cindy), son Douglas (Maricel) and...

Joseph W. Rolih

Joseph W. Rolih

Jul 16, 2009

Age 91, at rest Thursday July 16, 2009 at his late residence. Survived by one brother Robert (Lorraine) Rolih, two sisters-in-law Margaret (late John) Rolih and Patricia (late Frank) Rolih, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by his parents Louis and Antonia (neeBenigar) Rolih, two sisters Josephine Rolih and Mary (late Harry) Walker, four brothers louis,...

Frank W. Panian

Frank W. Panian

Jul 15, 2009

Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years Lorraine (nee Witczak) Panian; dear children Frank E. Panian and Valerie (Ryan) Hanes; precious grandchildren Nathan and Kylie Panian; Brianna, Courtney, Megan and Erin Hanes; one sister Anna Mae (Gene) Hibler; brother-in-law James (Miriam) Witczak and...

James F. Markelz

James F. Markelz

Jul 15, 2009

James F. Markelz, age 76, of Joliet, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, surrounded by family at home. Born January 29, 1933, a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL, he was the third son of Anton J. and Angela B. Markelz. He was a 1947 graduate of St. Raymond Grade School and a...

Anton R. Russ

Anton R. Russ

Jul 13, 2009

Anton R. Russ ""Tony"" Age 80, at rest Monday July 13, 2009 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Joan ""JoAnn"" E. (nee Schmars) Russ, loving father of Gary (Terry), David (Darlene) and Paul (Sherry) Russ dearest grandfather of Jennifer and Nicholas Russ and Lizbeth Russ, six step grandchildren Kelly, Kristen and Danny Kuhl,...

Ralph E. Hibler

Ralph E. Hibler

Jul 13, 2009

Age 81, died suddenly on Monday, July 13, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Joliet to the late Matt and Mary (nee Zema) Hibler, he was a lifelong resident. He was in the grocery and meat business for many years in Joliet. Later he owned and operated the Minooka Food Mart. He was an avid supporter...

Pauline H. Benedict

Pauline H. Benedict

Jul 9, 2009

Pauline H. Benedict ""Lee"" (Nee Juricic) Age 88 At rest Thursday, July 9, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by two daughters, Roxann (David) Grzetich and Jodine (Robert) Sistek; three grandchildren, Deron (Susana) Grzetich, Bryan (Kristen) Murphy and Kevin (Christine) Murphy; three great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Grzetich; and Kyler and Brea Murphy; four sisters, Josephine (late Bernard) Ressler, Dolores (late...

Frank A. Lisdero

Frank A. Lisdero

Jul 8, 2009

Frank A. Lisdero Age 94, taken to his Lord on Wednesday July 8, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Laverne M. (nee Guardia) Lisdero; children, Judy (Swede) Lindstrom, Paulette (late George) Boehner, Lu (Barry) Gordon and Raspin Stuwart; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; also survived by four children, Don...

Malaysia Carolyn-Denise West

Malaysia Carolyn-Denise West

Jul 7, 2009

Malaysia Carolyn-Denise West Born on March 12, 2009 and passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, with family by her side. Survived by her parents Kelvyn West Jr. and Jennifer Marbury; paternal grandparents Kelvyn West Sr. and Linda (Alexander) Goss; maternal grandparents Jamar (late Carolyn) Marbury; paternal great-grandparents Jacqueline (late Mack) Stewart and Larry (late Olivia) Goss; maternal...

Betty J. Sill

Betty J. Sill

Jul 6, 2009

Betty J. Sill Age 77 Nee Harrison At rest Monday July 6, 2009 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by her loving children Jim (Bobbie), Bob (Jan), Sue (Dan) Collins, Tom, Debbie (Dan) Tuider, grandchildren Lucrezia, Lisa, Tim, Zac, Maureen, Cody, Ava, great grandchildren Layla and Connor. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her...

Evelyn M. Zola

Evelyn M. Zola

Jul 6, 2009

Evelyn M. Zola (nee Enich) Age 81. Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her devoted husband of 57 years Thomas Zola; three daughters Cindy Zola, Laurie (Joe) Jelinek, and Gail (Alex) Kostueck; four granddaughters Nadia Zola; Emily and Rachel Jelinek; and Olivia Kostueck....

George Lopez

George Lopez

Jul 4, 2009

Age 72 At rest Saturday July 4 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family Survived by his children Roberta Tenuta, Tina ( Rich ) Salvatore, Elizabeth ( Eric ) Weis, George ( Michelle ) Lopez Jr. and Brian Lopez 10 Grandchildren Sisters Lupe (the late Ben ) Ferreira and Aurora ( William ) Gallegos...

Margaret C. Majetic

Margaret C. Majetic

Jul 2, 2009

(nee Bertotti) At rest on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at her late residence with her loving family by her side. Survived by her children Maureen (late Michael) Chytracek and Jeffrey Majetic; grandchildren Michael E. (Lisa), Marc (Cassandra), Matthew and Scott Chytracek; Marley Majetic; great-grandchildren Colin, Reilly and Finn; one sister Annette (Edwin) Thomas. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews...

Marie Scheidt

Marie Scheidt

Jun 29, 2009

Marie Scheidt (nee Popek) Age 85, at rest on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her sons, Robert (Patricia K.), William (Patricia A.), James (Beverly) and Richard Scheidt; grandchildren, Beth (Rich) Kelch, Brian, Katherine, Karen (Doug) Blunk, Tony and Tom; and Dan Scheidt; great-grandchildren, Nick and Julia...

Robert W. Popovich

Robert W. Popovich

Jun 26, 2009

"" Bobby P."" At rest Friday June 26 ,2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with his children at his side. Loving father of Robert W. (Pam) Popovich, Jennifer R. (Ian) Blazekovich and Scott Popovich, dearest grandfather of Drew Popovich, Brady Kostecki and Brooke, Lorenzo and Tony Blazekovich, parents Rita (nee Brooks) Willard and George Popovich, step sister...