Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Mary M. Wainscott

Mary M. Wainscott

Apr 12, 2008

At rest peacefully on Saturday, April 12 ,2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving mother of Charles (Paula) Wainscott, Joyce Wainscott (John Mozga), Carol (David) Vollmer and Thomas (Donna) Wainscott Sr. Dearest grandmother of Sara (Egon) Ozer and Carl Wainscott, Scott (fiancA�?A�AC. Bridget Collins), Kevin, Brian and Jason Vollmer, Jennifer (Bret) Czys and Thomas Wainscott Jr.; three great-grandchildren,...

Stanley P. Baldyga

Stanley P. Baldyga

Apr 11, 2008

Age 89. At rest on Friday, April 11, 2008 at Salem Village. Survived by one sister, Frances Lucas of Lockport, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dorothy Baldyga; sisters, Rose Fretter, Mary Stapinski and Stella Bilesio. Retired from US Steel after 30 years of employment. Stan was extremely kind and generous...

Dolores V. Lillwitz

Dolores V. Lillwitz

Apr 11, 2008

(nee Shamet) At rest on Friday, April 11, 2008. Beloved godmother of Sandra Hladky; sister Charlotte (the late John) Bulger; brother John Gedcus Jr.; niece Beth (Dennis) Kairis; nephew Michael Bulger, Brian (Amy) Bulger; dear friend Agnes Zouras. In lieu of flowers donations to the Joliet Area Community Hospice in Dolores name would be appreciated Cemetery Services will be...

Eileen M. Scherle

Eileen M. Scherle

Apr 10, 2008

""Bunny"" (nee Hare) Age 84. At rest on Thursday, April 10, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her loving children Penelope (Michael) Walker, Mary (Kenneth) Faber, daughter-in-law Marla (Lee) Kim; dearest grandmother of Adam Scrogham, Jonathan Walker and Alex Kim; one sister Anna Hare. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, special neighbors and...

Francis Mudron

Francis Mudron

Apr 9, 2008

""Shadow"" Age 91, on April 9, 2008 Shadow went to be with Veronica, his Hon, who died on April 9, 2005. Shadow's passion was baseball. While growing up on Meeker Ave. he played on Speedboys, St. Cyril A. C., Reefers Trucking and the Meeker Ave. Wildcats teams. Shadow also played for a year with the St. Louis Cardinal's farm...

John C. Tezak

John C. Tezak

Apr 7, 2008

""Jack"" Age 77. At rest on April 7, 2008. U.S. Army Veteran of Korea. Caring father of Jacqueline (George) Johnston, Sandra (Chris) Bianchi and Robert (Joannie) Tezak; loving grandfather of Rainie and Joey Tezak; beloved brother of Roy and Lorraine; and best friend of 60+ years Bill Scholtes. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Anne (nee Snitzer) Tezak;...

George N.R. Price

George N.R. Price

Apr 6, 2008

At rest Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with diabetes, heart failure, and kidney failure. Survived by his Loving wife and best friend of 54 years, Bernadine H. (nee Mlakar); children, George (Wanda), Deborah (David) Baumann, and Lynn (Karla Vosburg). Grandfather of Dennis Price, Douglas...

Edward G. Matay

Edward G. Matay

Apr 6, 2008

Age 75 and lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away Sunday April 6, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Preceded in death by his parents, Rudolph and Hazel (nee Klen) Matay; wife of 39 years, Dorothy (nee Kurator) 1996; son, Eddie Jr., 1958; and daughter, Kimberly Ann Marie 1978. Ed is also preceded in death by his four sisters,...

Mary Ann Minarich

Mary Ann Minarich

Apr 3, 2008

Age 87. At rest, Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Lakewood Care Center. Survived by two daughters, Bonny (Richard) Adamowski and Mari (Andrew) Ruzich; five grandchildren, Kyle (Stephanie) Adamowski, Quinnlin (Catherine) Adamowski, Amerika Adamowski, Xara Adamowski, Marika Ruzich; two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Sasha Adamowski; daughter-in-law, Madonna (Edward) Minarich; brother, Jack Pawchak; sisters-in-law, Sue (Julius) Minarich and Sondra Pawchak; and numerous...

David Borrego

David Borrego

Apr 2, 2008

Born on November 16, 1962 Lubbock TX. Went home to the Lord on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Loving father of David Robert Borrego of Chaparral, New Mexico; Jessica Lynn Borrego of Cullom, IL, his parents, Blanca and the late Manuel Borrego, Sr.. Also survived by his brother Manuel Borrego, Jr. of Burlington, WI.,...

Adam J. Benish

Adam J. Benish

Apr 1, 2008

Passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2008. Adam is survived by his loving wife, Amy M. Benish Schildknecht) of Joliet, IL; parents Edward and Pamela Benish of Winona, MN; sister Lisa Benish of St. Paul, MN; paternal Grandmother Mary D. Benish of Mason City, IA; maternal Grandfather Lester Marth of Mason City, IA; Father-in-law Adolph J. Schildknecht and Christina...

Olive M. Cherven

Olive M. Cherven

Mar 31, 2008

Born October 16,1918 in Joliet. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Caroline McGann as well as her siblings Joseph, Lucille, Donald, Caroline and Thomas, her husband, John Cllerven and her son, Joseph Cherven. Survived by her remaining children, Nancy (Reuben) Flatt, John (Kathy) Cherven, James (Arlyne) Cherven, Thomas (Rita) Cherven, Judith (Daniel) Hopkins and Patrick Cherven. She...

Curtis E. Battin

Curtis E. Battin

Mar 30, 2008

Age 85 of Wilmington died Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Embassy Care Center in Wilmington, IL. Born in Iowa on November 6, 1922 to the late Harvey and Hazel (nee McCannon) Battin. Beloved husband of 21 years to Evelyn I. (nee Cooper) Maas; loving father of William C. (Mary Fran) Battin of Crest Hill, IL., Patricia E. (Ken) Frey...

Olga M. Ancel

Olga M. Ancel

Mar 29, 2008

Olga Marie Erjavec Ancel, 86, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, after living a full life based on faith and love. Olga was born in Joliet on July 8, 1921 to Joseph and Josephine (Setina) Erjavec, who had emigrated from Slovenia. She graduated from St. Joseph Grade School in 1934, St. Francis Academy in 1938, and the University of St....

Josephine Chidsey

Josephine Chidsey

Mar 28, 2008

Age 89. At rest Friday, March 28, 2008 peacefully at home. Survived by her two sons, Al Chidsey, Dennis (Gina) Chidsey, daughter, Karen (Mike) Foster. Four grandchildren, Al, Andrea, Daniel, Bridget. One brother Raymond (Carol) Koniuszy. Sister-in-law, Delores Koniuszy. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by husband, Al Chidsey, parents, Helen (Furman) and Thaddeus Koniuszy, brothers...

Martha C. Centeno

Martha C. Centeno

Mar 26, 2008

Age 85 of Joliet, and formerly a resident of Grundy Co., passed away Wednesday March 26, 2008 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Wife of Pablo Centeno of Chicago; Loving Mother of Carmen (Ben) Minor of Joliet, Eddie Valdez of Coal City, Jesse Valdez of Joliet, Max (Laura ""Mike"") Valdez of Coal City, Teresa (Robert) Cortez of Diamond...

Nancy M. Nowak

Nancy M. Nowak

Mar 24, 2008

At rest suddenly on Monday, March 24, 2008. Survived by her children, Kevin of Buffalo, NY, Kimberly (Joe) Stenz of Alpena, MI.; grandchildren, Jacob (fiancA�?A�AC.e Cari), Jaime (Ethan) Smith, Zane and Morgan Stenz; sister, Penny (Charles) Toppel; special friends, Norma and Rick Wisdom. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and aunt. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank...

Geraldine A. Boley

Geraldine A. Boley

Mar 23, 2008

Age 81, called home by our Lord on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Boley; parents, Raymond and Mary Heintz; sister, Marie Anderson; brothers, Raymond and Richard Heintz; and granddaughter, Erin Boley. Survived by her sisters, Virginia Moore of Joliet, Ann Ashbrook of Fullerton, CA; brother, Joseph Heintz of Wilmington, children, Ginny...

George M. Matuszewski

George M. Matuszewski

Mar 19, 2008

Age 79, entered eternal life on March 19, 2008, at Loyola University Medical Center surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 59 years, Beatrice (Wruk); beloved father of Gregory (Robin) Matuszewski of Shorewood and Lauren (Jack) Witkowski of Goose Lake; devoted grandfather of Allen and Brian Matuszewski. Also survived by a sister, Julia...

Mary R. Vercellotti

Mary R. Vercellotti

Mar 19, 2008

"Mitzie" (nee Gutnik) At rest on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Loving sister of Frances (Donald) Trautner, Angela (late Frank) Chytracek and William (Nelda) Gutnik; four sisters-in-law Florence (late John), Veronica (late Frank), Connie (late Edward) Gutnik and Pauline Vercellotti. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and members of the Vercellotti Family. Preceded in death...

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