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Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Ida E. Coomes

Ida E. Coomes

Feb 12, 2009

Ida E. Coomes (nee Aguzzi) At rest on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Our Lady of Angels surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her devoted daughter Catherine (Earl) Scholp; loving grandchildren Judy (Jack) Tezak, Douglas, Daniel, Matthew (Kim) Scholp; Teresa (Raul) Valladolid and David (Tracy) Scholp; fourteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; special aunt Phyllis (Lloyd) Flatt; special cousins...

Mary Jane Crnkovic

Mary Jane Crnkovic

Feb 5, 2009

Mary Jane Crnkovic (nee Tynon) At rest on Thursday, February 5, 2009. Survived by her two daughters Jean (Steven) Bagel and Jane Crnkovic; one grandson Anthony Crnkovic and two sisters Marjorie (Charles) Graham and Helen (Robert) Niedrich. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. Preceded in death by her husband Walter Crnkovic and her parents James and...

Anton C. Krasovec

Anton C. Krasovec

Feb 2, 2009

Anton C. Krasovec ""Tony"" Age 88 of Waukegan, IL., at rest on Monday, February 2, 2009 surrounded by his devoted wife. Survived by his loving wife Mary E. Krasovec. They were married at Chapel 2 Fort Monmouth Red Bank, NJ and recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on January 1, 2009. Also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law; many special...

Esther Martinez

Esther Martinez

Jan 30, 2009

Survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Art Martinez; and her wonderful daughters, Veronica (Fabian) Malave, Amy (Bruce) Solorzano, Stephanie (Tony) Rodriguez, and Erika (Santiago) Villafuerte; proud grandmother of Quirina, Stephanie, Desiree, Angelina, Emily, Bruce, Jalyssa, and Baby Veronica; daughter of Frances Marinez; sister of Linda (Sal) Rangel, MaryLou (Licha) Marinez, Jimmy Jr. Marinez, Ray Marinez; also survived...

Margaret D. McGrath

Margaret D. McGrath

Jan 27, 2009

Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the age 100. Survived by her children, Marge (late Bob) Witkowski and Robert (Patti nee Cummings) McGrath; daughter-in-law, Sue (late Raymond Dean) McGrath; grandchildren, Cliff (Sue) McGrath; John, Bob and Michael (Chris) Witkowski; Tom, Meg (Dave) Marti and Patrick (fiancA�?A�AC.e Ashley) McGrath; great-grandchildren, Katie and Ashley McGrath; Melissa, Danielle and...

Lorraine R. Kernc

Lorraine R. Kernc

Jan 26, 2009

Age 83, at rest at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center on January 26, 2009. Survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Albert; children Donna (Alan) Chesko, Alan (Karen) from PA., David (Hilda), Kolleen (David) Cherry; grandchildren Alan Chesko, Jr., Christiann (Rob) Scarafia, Melinda Kernc, Ryan (Jamie) Kernc, Madison Cherry and Jacob Kernc; step-granddaughter Dana Lipson; seven great-grandchildren; her...

Katherine P. Foster

Katherine P. Foster

Jan 26, 2009

Katherine Pearl Foster (nee Lorigan) ""Kate"" Age 83, passed away January 26, 2009. Born on August 2, 1925 in Applewold, PA to the late George Thomas and Pearl Irene (Rupert) Lorigan. Katherine has lived in Joliet for the past 51 years where her and her late husband James A. Foster raised their family. Katherine grew up in Kittanning, PA,...

Gerald E. Lenzen

Gerald E. Lenzen

Jan 24, 2009

Age 70, at rest Saturday, January 24, 2009 at his late residence. Survived by his son, Kevin M. (Tina) Lenzen; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Tiffany Lenzen; two brothers, Richard (Georgia) and Donald (Lorrie), sister Carol (late Cecil) Ray; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Born in Joliet. Preceded in death by his wife, Reba (nee Stricklen); parents, Albert and Helen...

John E. Helis

John E. Helis

Jan 24, 2009

Age 83, at rest Saturday January 24, 2009 at his late residence. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, (Joyce nee Spiers) Helis; two sons, Gerald A. (Diane), and Steven A. (Cindy); grandfather of Jason A. (Jennifer), Ryan M. (Sara), Stacey A. (Eric Reimer), Joseph E. Helis, Shawn (Angie) Krupianik, Lori (Bill) Rakoski, Ryan and Katie Krupianik; great-grandfather...

Louis W. Tomazic

Louis W. Tomazic

Jan 22, 2009

Louis William Tomazic Born May 4, 1923. Passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the age of 85. Lifelong resident of Joliet, IL. Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army and being awarded the Purple Heart. Retired in November 1988 after 30 years of service as a manager of Berry Bearing Company. Survived by his loving wife...

James Cummings

James Cummings

Jan 21, 2009

James Cummings ""Jim"" Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 with his loving wife and daughter by his side, his buddy ""Louie"" nearby and surrounded by his cherished family. Survived by his devoted wife of 32 years Kathleen Cummings (nee Rogers); his loving and precious daughter Brittany; his mother Rosemary Cummings; brothers and sisters Jeanette (Larry) Floyd, Mary...

Walter Kulof

Walter Kulof

Jan 21, 2009

Walter Kulof Age 90, of Shorewood, died peacefully in his sleep on January 21, 2009. Born February 14, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, Walter was raised in Morris by his mother and step-father, Mary and Adam Elinewski. In addition to his parents and his sister Kathryn, he has now rejoined his beloved wife of 65 years, Lauretta (Sampson) Kulof whom...

Madonna A. Kestel

Madonna A. Kestel

Jan 21, 2009

Madonna A. Kestel (nee Nurczyk) Age 57, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her husband of 34 years, Ken, of Manhattan; her daughter, Melissa, of Chicago; her son, Brian, of Manhattan; her sister, Karla Nurczyk, of Joliet; and her sister, Mary Beth...

Lorraine D. Duncan

Lorraine D. Duncan

Jan 13, 2009

Age 78 At rest on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Survived by her husband, Samuel, her children David (Debra), Susan (Doug) Olomon, Karen Duncan, Laura (Robert) Klouda, and Samuel Jr. (Jennifer) Duncan; 5.grandchildren; her brother Edward (late Jeanette) Szepelak, and one sister, Eleanor (John) Bajt, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, her...

Thomas A. Shroba

Thomas A. Shroba

Jan 12, 2009

Thomas A. Shroba Age 77, peacefully at rest on Monday, January 12, 2009. Survived by his wife Marie (nee Pleski) Shroba; five children Michael (Kimberley), Stephen, David (Jennifer), Mary Kay (Mark) Ruettiger, Jean (George) Czart; thirteen grandchildren Christopher, Kate and Eliza Shroba; Brittany, Jacob, Lauren and Madison Shroba; Matthew, Joshua, Kyle and Cassie Ruettiger, Jenna and Julia Czart; one...

Marian Quitman

Marian Quitman

Jan 12, 2009

(nee Quintus) At rest on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Fairview Care Center. Survived by her daughter Jean Quitman; two sons Paul (Vicki) and David Quitman; grandchildren Alan, Jill, Nicole, Theresa and Carmen Jr., great-grandchildren Natalie, Audrey, Maggie and Alex. Preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Quitman (March 1998), her parents and one brother. Longtime parishioner of...

Louis Hernandez

Louis Hernandez

Jan 5, 2009

Louis Hernandez At rest on Monday, January 5, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family and all those that loved him. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years Carolina Hernandez; children Diane, Paul, Nancy (John) Greenwalt, and Brian Hernandez; grandchildren Jessica, Lindsay, Kayla, Kelsey, Ian and Chelsea; and one brother Marcus ""Joe"" Hernandez. Louis was a veteran...

Jason s. Pucel

Jason s. Pucel

Jan 2, 2009

""Ace"" Age 36, at rest Friday, January 2, 2009. Survived by his loving parents, John ""Dick"" and Kathy (nee Furto) Pucel; two brothers, Shane (Edna) and Aaron Pucel; grandparents, Pollyanne (nee McKeon) (Late John) Pucel, Frank and Ann (nee Hanis) Furto; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his grandfather, John Pucel; great grandparents,...

Olga Agnes Tomastick

Olga Agnes Tomastick

Jan 1, 2009

Age 96, at rest Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Deerbrook Care Centre. Survived by one sister, Anita Tomastick; cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Anna (nee Tkach) Tomastick; and infant sister, Ludmilla. Olga was born in Taylor Springs, IL. and resided in Joliet most of her lifetime. Private services were held at Elmhurst Cemetery....

Dorothy J. Unmisig

Dorothy J. Unmisig

Dec 28, 2008

Age 85, at rest Sunday December 28, 2008 at the Joliet Hospice Home with her family by her side. Loving mother of Charlene Voitik, Richard (Sally) Unmisig Jr. and Beverly (Anthony) Jadron; dearest grandmother of Michael and Richelle Voitik, Meredith (Larry) Holcombe, Kevin Whitehead, Nicholas, Melissa and Jessica Jadron; great-grandchildren, Alec, Madison and Emma Holcombe; one sister, Delores (late...

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