Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Mary L. Agnich

Mary L. Agnich

Oct 7, 2008

""Little Mary"" Age 87. At rest on October 7, 2008 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet. Born in 1921 in Chicago Heights, IL to Slovak immigrant parents, Andros and Maria (Bielek) Briestensky. Came to Joliet in 1927 to live with foster parents, Joseph and Anna (nee Durek) Surjan. Survived by her daughter, Georgene (James Schaible) Agnich; sons, Frank Jr....

Richard J. Albert

Richard J. Albert

Oct 4, 2008

Age 81 At rest on Saturday October 4, 2008 at his late residence. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years Wilma (Jean) (nee Williams), children Kenneth (Karen), Donna (Jeff) Blazekovich, Richard Jr., 9 grandchildren Stacy, Jeffery (Miranda), Michael (Nicole), Dennis (Shannon), Stephanie (Joe), Craig, Kelly (Chuck), Tim, and Aimee, and 10 great grandchildren, two sisters Elizabeth (late John)...

Bernice L. Garavalie

Bernice L. Garavalie

Oct 4, 2008

Bernice L. Garavalia Nee Svetlecich Age 79 Bernice Passed away peacefully October 4, 2008 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home at the age of 79 losing her courageous battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Joliet and was a resident of Peotone. A long time member of St. Paul"s The Apostle Church Peotone, a Eucharist Minister and...

Beatrice G. Will

Beatrice G. Will

Oct 2, 2008

Beatrice G. Will (nee Cox) Born March 5, 1934 in Wilton, WI. Passed away on October 2, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a wonderful wife and loving, devoted and caring mother. She is survived by her eight children Susan (Randy) Parks, Barbara Coffey, Lois (Fred) Rathbun, Carol (Joe) Hayes, Phyllis Saad, Earl Will,...

Charles E. Stiglic

Charles E. Stiglic

Oct 2, 2008

Passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Born on September 14, 1928 to the late Charles and Pauline (Senffner) Stiglich. Charles was a Joliet resident his entire life attending St. Mary"s Croation Grade School, Joliet Catholic High School and was secretary of his 1946 graduating class. He was an outstanding high school athlete in...

Eugene J. Kopec

Eugene J. Kopec

Sep 29, 2008

Age 75, at rest on Monday, September 29, 2008. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jean (nee Barkowski) Kopec; loving children, Dr. Keith (Dr. Nancy Lorenzini) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Dr. Scott (Rachel) Kopec of Princeton, MA, Lynett (Michael) Mohr of Morton Grove, IL; nine grandchildren, Emily, Brian and John Kopec, Abigail, Amy and Acadia Kopec, Kohler,...

Lois Marie Fischer

Lois Marie Fischer

Sep 28, 2008

Age 89, born on January 1, 1919 in Elwood, IL. Passed away on September 28, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by one son, Fred (Judith) Bishop; two grandchildren, Annette (Max) Bryant and Mark (Kim) Bishop; four great-grandchildren, Samuel and Kayla Bryant, Ashley and Richard Bishop. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Hazel Bradley; husband,...

George J. Keca

George J. Keca

Sep 28, 2008

Age 95. Born May 30, 1913At Rest September 28, 2008. Survived by beloved wife of 71 years, Stella M. (nee Barnik); beloved father of Judith (James) Behrmann and Patricia (Patrick) McGinnis; beloved grandfather of John (Cecilia Leung), Jeffrey, Kathy and Michael (Jennifer Reichenberger) McGinnis, Patricia (Kenneth) Krock and Matthew Behrmann; beloved great-grandfather of Kaitlyn Krock and Vaughn McGinnis; three...

Indira Doobay

Indira Doobay

Sep 28, 2008

Joliet, IL- A mother, wife, sister, and friend died yesterday at her home; she was 61 years young. She died of complication do to colorectal (colon) cancer which she had been fighting since 2005, her son, Neil Narine, said in a statement released by the family. Born July 3, 1947, Indi was always known for putting others before herself....

Mary T. Foth

Mary T. Foth

Sep 27, 2008

Age 94, born in Fairmont, IL, at rest Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Woodview Health Care Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Survived by three grandchildren, Pamela (Ron) Williams, Mark (Teri) and Michael (Michelle) Eichhornand; and five great-grandchildren; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, William Foth (1971); parents, Felix and Helen...

Richard M. Korst

Richard M. Korst

Sep 27, 2008

""Dick"" ""Rich"" Age 82, at rest Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his dearly beloved and loving wife of eight and a half years, Joyce (nee Juricic) Korst; loving father of Richard Korst of Sandpoint, ID, Renee (James) Brannen of Richmond, VT, Terrence (Terri) Korst of Joliet and Victorine (Howard) Mahoney of Gardner,...

Manuel G. Guzman

Manuel G. Guzman

Sep 26, 2008

Age 71, at rest Friday, September 26,2008 at his home with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife, Carolina R. (nee Ramos) Guzman; loving father of Sylvia (Bruce) Campbell and Lee (Vanja) Guzman; dearest grandfather of Savina Salazar and Corey Campbell, Michael, Samantha and Sara Guzman; one sister, Rita Gonzales; one brother, Clemente (Consuelo) Guzman; special...

Manuel G. Guzman

Manuel G. Guzman

Sep 26, 2008

Age 71, at rest Friday, September 26,2008 at his home with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife, Carolina R. (nee Ramos) Guzman; loving father of Sylvia (Bruce) Campbell and Lee (Vanja) Guzman; dearest grandfather of Savina Salazar and Corey Campbell, Michael, Samantha and Sara Guzman; one sister, Rita Gonzales; one brother, Clemente (Consuelo) Guzman; special...

Jeanne W. Colognesi

Jeanne W. Colognesi

Sep 26, 2008

Age 76, at rest Friday, September 26, 2008 at Palos Community Hospital. Loving mother of Vickie (Lee) Akin, Michelle (Tim) Arambasich and Tammy (Bruce) Wilsterman; dearest grandmother of Jacki (David) Hiller, Nicole Miller, Tony Priest, Jennifer Arambasich, Angela (Joe) Wattenberg, Timothy Jr. and Stephanie Arambasich, Alex and Casey Wilsterman; eight great-grandchildren; one sister, Anita (Randall) Carroll; four brothers, Wilburn...

Joseph Petric

Joseph Petric

Sep 25, 2008

Age 90, at rest, Thursday, September 25, 2008 At Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY, with his loving daughter and son-in-law by his side. Loving father of Joseph J. (Janine), Bernard, Mark (Mary Beth), Katherine (Ken) Kleinhoffer. Dear grandfather of Ellen (Christopher) Peterson, Erin Petric Hanson, Bobbi (Matt) Pehle, Martin, Kelly and Kerri Petric. Dearest great-grandfather of Matthew and...

Joseph Petric

Joseph Petric

Sep 25, 2008

Age 90, at rest, Thursday, September 25, 2008At Murray-Calloway County Hospital inMurray, KY, with his loving daughter and son-in-law by his side. Loving father of Joseph J. (Janine), Bernard, Mark (Mary Beth), Katherine (Ken) Kleinhoffer; dear grandfather of Ellen (Christopher) Peterson, Erin Petric Hanson, Bobbi (Matt) Pehle, Martin, Kelly and Kerri Petric; dearest great-grandfather of Matthew and Andrew Peterson...

Janice A. Montes

Janice A. Montes

Sep 25, 2008

Age 71, at rest on Thursday, September 25, 2008 with her loving family by her side. Loving mother of Corinne A. (Jerry) Drauden and Jeffry (Chris) Peterson; dearest grandmother of Megan and Robert Drauden, Ryan and Ashley Peterson; one sister, Donna (late Don) Cunico; one brother-in-law, Raymond (late Patricia) Lukanc Sr.; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Judith Borggren

Judith Borggren

Sep 23, 2008

At rest on Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at St. James Hospital. Survived by her nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Noella (nee Payette) DalCason; one brother, John (Kathy) DalCason; and one sister, Dianne (late Donald Brown) Horn. Services will be held on Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at St. Mary Nativity Church for a...

William F. Lewandowski

William F. Lewandowski

Sep 20, 2008

Age 61, at peace in his home of Seal Beach, CA on September 20, 2008. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Frank and Victoria Lewandowski and is survived by his sisters, June Lewandowski of Culver City, CA, Mary (Jim) Bulger of Joliet, IL and Nancy Hooks of Chicago, IL. He is also survived by his two...

Leslie Willis

Leslie Willis

Sep 17, 2008

Age 78, of Plainfield, passed away at his residence September 17, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born April 14, 1930 in Annetta, KY. Veteran of the United States Navy. He was proud to be a Purple Heart Recipient. He retired from Local #75 Laborers Union. Survived by his loving family, Marie Willis (nee Gentile) of Plainfield, Leslie...

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