Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Lawrence E. Thontlin

Lawrence E. Thontlin

Feb 21, 2009

Lawrence E. Thontlin Sr. Age 86. Lawrence was born in Elwood, IL and lived in Joliet most of his life. Passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home due to a lingering illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ethel (Bridge) Thontlin and brother Merle Thontlin. He is survived by his...

Robert F. Cambic

Robert F. Cambic

Feb 17, 2009

Robert F. Cambic ""Bob"" At rest Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Joliet Area Hospice Home. Survived by his beloved wife of sixty one years Lorraine M. (nee Galass) Cambic, loving grandfather of Marcus and Dr. Christopher(Angie) Cambic, God father of niece Kathy (Bob) Hotuyec, one nephew Tim (Mary) O"Connor, brother and sister-in-law Dick and Barb O"Connor also survived by...

Robert P. Eagle

Robert P. Eagle

Feb 13, 2009

""Bob"" Age 67. At rest suddenly on Friday, February 13, 2009 at his late residence. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary H. (nee Roman); daughter, Kimberly Ann (Jose) Martinez; his grandson, Alexander J. Eagle-Martinez; a future grandchild soon; brother, Edward (late Barbara); two sisters, Regina (Thomas) Wilhelmi Sr., Maryhelen (Richard) Elbert of Michigan; six sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law;...

William F. Kubinski

William F. Kubinski

Feb 13, 2009

William F. Kubinski Age 82 At rest Friday February 13, 2009 at Fairview Care Center. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years Louise A. (nee DeBenedetti) Kubinski. His brother Robert (late Martha) Kubinski. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Helen Kubinski, brothers Edward (Mary), Joe (Phyllis), sisters Grace Jungles, Dorothy Hilt and Juel Cavanaugh. Born in...

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...

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...

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...

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...