Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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...

Florian M. Knick

Florian M. Knick

Sep 15, 2008

Age 81, at rest on Monday, September 15, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his wife of 56 years, Virginia (nee Kmiecik) Knick; children, Mary (Alex) Samusevich, Michael (Laurie) Knick and Marge (Stu) Lucko; grandchildren, Dylan and Jakob Lucko, Amelia and Eleanor Knick; loving grand-dog, Calhoun; one sister, Gertrude (late William) Gallo; two brothers, Victor (Wanda) and...

William C. Bly

William C. Bly

Sep 15, 2008

Age 67, at rest Monday, September 15, 2008 at Loyola Medical Center after a long illness. Loving father of Rhonda Bly, Renee (Bly) Caccippio and Peggy (Bly) Palfy; dearest grandfather of Jacqueline, Katie and Kylie; dear friends Deena, Steve, Jeff, Jack and Al Foschi; and numerous grandchildren; one sister, Peggy (Bly) (Jeff) Kenyon; two brothers, Tom (Marilyn) and Jerry...

Agnes Stevick

Agnes Stevick

Sep 15, 2008

Age 89 At rest on September 15, 2008. Survived by one daughter Nancy (John) Zollner, one son Bill Stevick of Colfax, WA, one grandson Tom Zollner and one great-grandson. Also survived by one sister Dorothy (Bob) LeRoy, one sister-in-law Lorraine Baudek as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband Edward ""Bud"" Stevick (1991);...

Katherine Smolich

Katherine Smolich

Sep 15, 2008

""Katie"" Age 94, passed away peacefully at the home of her beloved niece, Linda with whom she has resided the past 7 A�?A�A½ years. Born March 18, 1914 to the late Anton and Catherine (Spelich) Smolich in South Wilmington, IL moving in 1925 to Crest Hill, which has been her residence the rest of her life. Katie was a...

Elizabeth Hrubos

Elizabeth Hrubos

Sep 14, 2008

(nee Horwath) ""Betty"" Age 91, at rest on Sunday, September 14, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her husband of 58 years Michael Hrubos; brother-in-law Joseph (Lorraine) Hrubos; sisters-in-law Agnes (late Frank) Renchof, Dorothy (late Steven) Paucak. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents John and Barbara (nee Skoff) Horwath;...

Christina B. Loveall

Christina B. Loveall

Sep 13, 2008

""Pat"" Nee Flemings At rest Saturday September 13, 2008 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by her Husband of 54 years, Charles M. Loveall; children, Charles ""Butch"" W. Loveall, (Alice) of Morris, IL, Kathy (Jessie) Ramirez of Joliet; eight grandchildren, Scottie, Charles (Sue) Loveall, Tim and Katie Coffman, Matthew, Kourtney and Daniel Sepulveda and Jessica Ramirez; five great-grandchildren, Chuckie Lee,...

Mary Gerl

Mary Gerl

Sep 13, 2008

At rest on September 13, 2008. Survived by her loving husband James Gerl, one brother Michael (Eleanor) Zubcic as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents Marco and Catherine (nee Worklan) Zubcic, two sisters Ann and Helen, and two brothers Joseph and John. At Mary"s request, cremation rites were accorded. Private services were...

John E. Slabozewski

John E. Slabozewski

Sep 13, 2008

Age 98. At rest September 13, 2008 at Silver Cross Hospital with his family by his side. Born October 23, 1909 in Joliet and a life-long resident. Retired from Meadow Gold Dairy and Don's Body Shop of Crest Hill. Survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Betty) (nee Chromek); three children, Don (Rita), John ,Jr., and Diane (Bill) Madigan; seven grandchildren,...

Michael J. Ilcewicz

Michael J. Ilcewicz

Sep 12, 2008

""Looney"" Age 51, at rest on Friday, September 12, 2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his loving family by his side. Survived by his mother, June (late Joseph) Ilcewicz; one brother, Joseph (Gina) Ilcewicz; and one sister, Lynn (Dave) Adamson; one niece, Haley Ilcewicz; two nephews, Ryan and Jacob Adamson; special loving friends, Carol and Bill...

Patricia Ann Drdak-Tichy

Patricia Ann Drdak-Tichy

Sep 11, 2008

Pat, of Joliet, age 73, passed away suddenly at Silver Cross Hospital on September 11, 2008. Born in Chicago, past resident of Romeoville, Bolingbrook, and late of Joliet. Beloved wife of Joseph A. Tichy for 50 years; loving mother of Michael, Joseph (Dawn), Karen (Richard) Schwier and Janice (fiancA�?A�AC. George Gibson) Tichy; fond grandmother of Lisa (fiancA�?A�AC. Jeff Shaw)...

Sophia A. Panice

Sophia A. Panice

Sep 7, 2008

Sophia A. Panice (nee Slowik) Age 92, born in Argo, IL. on April 22, 1916 to Walter and Mary (nee Goryle) Slowik. Passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by her daughter Carole (late Mario) De Benedetti of Joliet, IL.; son Ron (June) Panice of Colleyville, TX.; eleven grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; ten...

Fred D. Delrose

Fred D. Delrose

Sep 3, 2008

At rest on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at V.A. Home in Quincy, IL. Survived by his children, Linda (Bill) Linko, Joann (David) Lee, Arlene Delrose and Robert Delrose; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and two sisters. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Anna (nee Brandolino) Delrose; granddaughter, Lisa Linko; three...

Steven S. Panian

Steven S. Panian

Sep 3, 2008

Born on November 25, 1968, age 39. Went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at his late residence in Joliet. Born and raised in the Joliet/Crest Hill area. Survived by his loving children, Nathan J. and Kylie M. Panian; mother of his children, Kristie K. (nee Baker) Panian; parents, Frank W. and Lorraine C. (nee...

Marion V. Mudron

Marion V. Mudron

Sep 2, 2008

Age 91. At rest on September 2, 2008. Survived by one daughter, Jean Davito; and one son, Rolland (Leanne) Mudron; grandchildren, Joan Laughter, John Peter Davito, Julie Montgomery, Jerry (Liz) Davito, Mark (Karen) Mudron, Molly (Dan) Loftus, Michelle (Frank) Madura and Meghann (Hugh) O'Hara; great-grandchildren, Ronnie, Lacey and Sean Laughter, Nicholas and Tyler Davito; Sara and Nicole Montgomery; Aaron...

Dorothy Lindstrom (nee Obman)

Dorothy Lindstrom (nee Obman)

Aug 30, 2008

At rest on August 30th with her loving family by her side. Survived by her children Donald R. Jr. and Joyce C. Lindstrom; granddaughter Wendy Lindstrom; brother Walter (Norma) Obman; and sister-in-law Evelyn Lindstrom. Also survived by numerous nieces nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband Donald R. ""Lindy"" Lindstrom Sr. (1984); parents, Charles W. and Zelda...

Bruce R. Studnicka

Bruce R. Studnicka

Aug 30, 2008

Age 58, at rest Saturday, August 30, 2008 suddenly due to a motor cycle accident. Survived by his wife, Augusta Studnicka; loving father of Tammy (Brian), Phillip, James (Krissy), Joseph (Gina), Jennifer (Duke) Studnicka; step-daughter, Rebecca Parker; dearest grandchildren, Tony Studnicka, James Arthur Studnicka, Jacob Eubanks; dearest mother, Dorothy Studnicka; one sister, Barb (James) Doty; two brothers, Michael and...