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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Dorothy M. Vallera
Dec 4, 2008
Age 79, at rest Thursday, December 4, 2008. Loving mother to Raymond (Cheryl) Vallera of AZ, Sharon (Roger) Clark, Nancy Vallera and Robert Vallera. Adored Grandmother (""LaLa"") to Raymond (Jenny) Vallera of AZ, Candi (Dannen King) Vallera of CA, Tammy, Phil, James, Joe and Jennifer Studnicka, Robert Jr., Jessica and Joseph Vallera, Roger Clark II; Doting Great-Grandmother of Tony...
Bernard J. Connors
Dec 3, 2008
At rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 Provena St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by loved ones. Survived by his three daughters Karen (Dennis) Del Sasso, Linda (Dennis) Himes and Kathleen (Ronald) Rohland; seven granddaughters Tammy, Kelly, Nikki, Angela, Aimee, Alexis and Alyssa; four great-grandchildren Jessica, Hannah, William and Griffin. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in...
John J. Spellar
Nov 30, 2008
Age 78, at rest Sunday November 30,2008 at Sunny Hill Rehab Center. Survived by two step daughters Laura LeFevre, Kim (Howard) Rispens and his mother Averil Spellar, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his wife Barbara Ann (nee Kozul) Spellar, one step son Andrew L. Kozul, one brother Edward W. ( Annabelle) Spellar....
Nancy M. Bishop
Nov 28, 2008
(nee Kuglich) Age 70, at rest Friday November 28, 2008 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee, IL. Survived by her beloved husband of 51 years Earl D. Bishop, loving mother of Debbie (Dave) Francisco and Mike (Jeanne) Bishop, daughter-in-law Kirsten (late Earl Jr.) Bishop, dearest grandmother of Kyle and Abby Videtich, Michael, Megan and Nick Bishop, Earl III and Emily...
Laura Jean Chamberlin
Nov 24, 2008
Age 51, at rest Monday November 24, 2008 at her home with her family by her side. Loving mother of Jonathan Chamberlin, two sisters Patty (Karl) Kunkel and Nancy (Bob) Woodhead, three brothers, Bob, Paul and Jimmy (Lori) Chamberlin, step mother Clara Chamberlin and life long friend of Meg Floyd and family, also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces,...
Victoria Fitzsimmons
Nov 23, 2008
Age 13 entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 23, 2008. Survived by her loving parents, Mary Ann Fitzsimmons and John Szelenbaum; one brother, Peter Szelenbaum; beloved granddaughter of Bernadette (late Harry J.) Fitzsimmons; also survived by many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Victoria dedicated her life to helping sick children. She hosted lemonAIDE stands to raise money, organized...
June Rose Tatroe
Nov 22, 2008
Died peacefully with her family at her side on November 22, 2008 at Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home in Joliet. June was born in Rockdale, IL on September 12, 1930 to James and Olive Bertucci. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Mary (Ward) Chittenden and Carol Jo (Richard) Stonich; one brother, James Bertucci, Jr; and...
Concetta Brandolino
Nov 21, 2008
Concetta Brandolino ""Connie"" Concetta Brandolino died suddenly while in visiting in Mesa, AZ on November 21, 2008. She was born to Gabriel and Maria Colonna in San Vittorino, Italy on December 8, 1918. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Rocco, sisters Elizabeth and Lucille, brother Alphonso and grandsons Thomas Eugene and Anthony Raymond. Survived by her sons Daniel...
David R. Hritz
Nov 20, 2008
Age 53, at rest Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Marilyn (nee Kunke) Hritz; loving father of Eric (Amanda) and Aaron Hritz; one sister, Joanne Oddo; three brothers, Richard, Robert (Jacqueline) and Jerry Hritz; dearest grandpa of Elizabeth Hope; dear mother, Dorothy A. (nee Zak) (late John R.) Hritz;...
Veronica E. Gutnik
Nov 19, 2008
Age 94, at rest Wednesday, November 19, 2008 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Loving mother of Catherine (Raymond) Walls; dearest grandmother of Cathy (Mark) Siegel, Carl (Pam) Walls, Karen (Mike) Kapinus and Charles (Lynnette) Walls; seven great-grandchildren, Carl Walls Jr., Staci and Brian Kapinus, Alyssa and Kaitlyn Walls, Mark Siegel and Courtney Denewellis; sister-in-law, Jennie (late Bernard) Karruckas;...
Ralph A. Lipe
Nov 19, 2008
Age 80, at rest Wednesday November 19, 2008. Survived by his beloved wife, Nancy G. Lipe; loving father of Alvin (Judy) Lipe, Gerri (Kevin) Hochevar, Janet (Walker) Wells, and Jen (Mark) Smith; dearest grandfather of Catherine, Desiree and Adam Lipe, Walker and Connor Wells, Mark Smith Jr, and Nicholas Lindmark; his brother, Dale (Sue) Lipe; and sister, Aleta Englehart....
Allan G. Mercado
Nov 18, 2008
Age 40, at rest Tuesday, November 18, 2008. Survived by his loving wife, Marites Mercado; two precious daughters, Allyana and Macy; father, Natalio (late Victorina) Mercado; one sister, Cynthia (Ramon) Abadilla; one brother, Noel (Liberty) Mercado. Allan was born in the Philippines, resided in Crest Hill since 2004, he was employed for Provena St. Joseph Medical Center as a...
Margaret V. Maday
Nov 18, 2008
Margaret V. Maday passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at The Inn at Willow Falls at the age of 90. She was survived by her daughters, Joan (Edward) Erickson and Jane (Kenneth) Markarian; her grandchildren, Sonya and Kevin Erickson and Audrey and Rebecca Markarian. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Michael A. and Frances (nee Fink)...
Johanna A. Noone
Nov 17, 2008
""Jennie"" Age 88. At rest Monday, November 17, 2008 at Salem Village. Survived by her daughter, Judith (Charles) Brazeal of Arizona; grandchildren, Michelle (Stephen) Watkins of Florida, Scott Brazeal of Arizona; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Walter P. Noone. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Agnes and Bob...
Catherine M. McGary
Nov 17, 2008
""Kate"" Catherine McGary, age 91, a lifetime resident of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Monday, November 17, 2008, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Kate was born on November 20, 1916 to Frank and Mary Mufich. The Mulfich family had nine children. She was preceded in death by a sister,...
Charles R. Babich
Nov 16, 2008
At rest on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his sister, Doris L. Babich; nieces, Kathleen Zeller, Lorene Taylor, Sandra Carmon, Jari Vanek, Patricia Dzuiban and Carol Simson; nephews, Raymond Rock, William Cox, Victor N. Benson III, James N. Benson; one sister-in-law, Mildred (late Anthony) Babich; also survived...
Dolores J. Schiltz
Nov 16, 2008
(nee Nelson) ""Snookie"" At rest on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with her husband by her side. Survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, John Schiltz; one sister, Phylis (Robert Sr.) Bostanche; niece, Sally (late Rick) Markelz and their children Cody and Ryan; nephew, Robert Jr. and his son, Jared Bostanche. Also survived...
John J. Strnad
Nov 15, 2008
Age 38, of Berwyn, a true fighter, finally succumbed Saturday November 15, 2008 to brain cancer he had bravely fought since 2003. John graduated from Morton West High School, Class of 1988. John then attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he was one of the founders of UIC"s chapter of the Gamma Kappa Theta Xi Fraternity; he...
Mary Ann Bielski
Nov 14, 2008
Age 67, of Naples, FL (formerly of New Lenox) passed away on November 14, 2008 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born on May 9, 1941 she's a graduate of Joliet Township High School class of 59.' Retired from Sears Roebuck with 30 years of service. Survived by her loving husband, Daniel; two daughters, Cynthia and Michele; one...
Joseph P. Russ
Nov 14, 2008
Age 52. At rest Friday, November 14, 2008 at home. Survived by Debra Bordeaux-Russ; daughter, Jennifer Russ; two sisters, Mary Ann Russ and Lois Russ; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Born in Joliet, he was a life long resident. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph (2002) and Isabelle (Koncar) Russ (1997); grandparents, Frank and Frances Koncar, Joseph and...
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