Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Lamor Carlos Simington

Lamor Carlos Simington

May 16, 2008

Age 23, Passed away suddenly on Friday, May 16, 2008. Born June 24, 1984 in Joliet, IL. Survived by his loving parents, Larry and Irma Simington; brothers, Lawrence Simington and LeShaun Simington; sisters, LaTonya Simington, Lariane(Fernado) Simington-Hernandez, Laura Simington and Lorrie Simington; nephew, Fernando Jr. ; nieces, Lorriza and Jaide; grandmothers; Margaret Simington and Eva Vallejo; and numerous Aunts,...

Frank S. Lewandowski

Frank S. Lewandowski

May 15, 2008

Age 91, lifelong resident of Joliet passed away Thursday, May 15 at his home with his family. Frank always had a smile and a one-liner for his many lunchtime and evening customers at his downtown food and drink establishment, the Downtowner, which closed in 1975. After that he kept his social life active by selling promotional items for Midwest...

Mary Marinin

Mary Marinin

May 13, 2008

Age 85, at rest Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving mother of Geraldine (Bruce) Hockin and Jacqueline Henriksen; dearest grandmother of Nicholas Henriksen, Natasha (Daniel Jandura) Henriksen, Brian (Michele), and Joseph Zitello; great-grandchildren, Jordan Jandura, Addison Zitello; one sister, Elizabeth Mendel; one brother, Henry Wilgotski. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded...

Eugene Slaboszewski

Eugene Slaboszewski

May 8, 2008

Age 73, of Joliet, at rest suddenly Thursday, May 8, 2008. Gene was born in Joliet, IL on February 24, 1935. He is survived by his loving daughters, Denise Boudreau and Kathy (Steve) Scent; his parents John and Elizabeth Slaboszewski; his brothers Don (Rita) and Jack and his sister Diane (Bill) Madigan; many nieces and nephews; caring friends and...

Agnes M. Ludden

Agnes M. Ludden

May 7, 2008

At rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by her children Dorothy (Kenneth) Resh, Edward (Patricia), Bert (Deborah) Ludden; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters Marcella (late Joseph) Ludden and Louise (Arvel) Gordon, Charlene (Clyde) Schreiner. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her loving husband Frank G. Ludden; her...

Agnes S. Knowles

Agnes S. Knowles

May 6, 2008

Agnes Saye Knowles, 93, passed away May 6, 2008 in Las Vegas. She had been a resident of Las Vegas for the past six years. Born in Rockdale, IL on January 21, 1915, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Knowles, Sr; parents, Frank and Mary Saye; and ten siblings. She is survived by her son, Leroy...

James F. Govednik

James F. Govednik

May 5, 2008

At rest on Monday, May 5, 2008. Survived by his brother Joseph (Barbara) Govednik; two sisters Jean Govednik and Dorothy (John) Mahan; sister-in-law Diane Govednik; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends the Mahalick Family. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Johanna (nee Kosmerl) Govednik; brother William-2007 (Diane) Govednik. Graduated from St. Joseph School and Joliet Catholic...

Cecile M. Seymour

Cecile M. Seymour

May 4, 2008

Born on January 16, 1913 and born into eternal life on Sunday, May 4, 2008 with her family by her side. Daughter of the late Albert and Blanche (nee Hubert) Lemrise. Survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Paul F. Seymour; children, Pauline (Joe) Mikuska, Robert (Ann), Alphe (Pat) and Arthur (Maryann) Seymour; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; brothers,...

Jose Daniel Haro

Jose Daniel Haro

May 3, 2008

Age 25 of Slidell, LA and former resident of Joliet, IL passed away on Saturday May 3, 2008 in Slidell, Louisiana. Survived by his loving parents, Maria McKinnon and her husband, Dwight of Decatur, MS; his father, Gregorio Haro and his wife, Christina of Joliet, IL; a brother, Gregorio Haro J.; nephew, Adrian of Joliet, IL, sister, Shanna Kirkland...

Bianca S. Perez

Bianca S. Perez

Apr 29, 2008

At rest on Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at her home with her family by her side. Survived by her loving parents Alfonso and Araceli (nee Lopez) Perez; sister Karla and two brothers Adrian and Alejandro Perez; maternal grandparents Rafael and Rosario Lopez; maternal great-grandmother Beatriz Lopez; paternal grandparents Alfonso and Dolores Perez. The family would like to thank the...

Mildred A. Hayes

Mildred A. Hayes

Apr 28, 2008

At rest Monday April 28,2008 at her home with her family by her side. Survived by her beloved husband of 51 years Ray Hayes, loving mother of Janet ( John) Brandolino, precious granddaughter Natalie Rae , one brother Al Foschi, two sisters Shirley (late Richard ) Lilek, Phyllis ( George ) Comerford and brother-in- law Phillip Lavazza. One aunt...

Alphonsus P. Murphy

Alphonsus P. Murphy

Apr 27, 2008

Born in Northern Ireland on September 28, 1928. Resided in Crest Hill, IL. At rest on April 27, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years Genie (nee Gorlach) Murphy; children Timothy (Beatrice), Kevin (Loretta), Monica (Stephen) Netzel and Kathleen (Nick) Capezio; grandchildren Lauren, Nick, Michelle,...

Frank M. Raspolich

Frank M. Raspolich

Apr 25, 2008

Age 84, at rest Friday April 25, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving father of Barbara Chesko, David (Susan), Diane (Timothy) Crickman ,dearest grandfather of Jason (Gabriele) Chesko, Janet (Mark) Blackburn, Laura Chesko, Justin and Rachel Crickman, Eric, Brian and Lisa Semplinski. Great-Grandchildren; Holden Chesko and Rylee Blackburn. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and...

Andrew E. Kapinus

Andrew E. Kapinus

Apr 23, 2008

Age 89, at rest on Wednesday, April 23, 2008 with family by his side. Born on February 12, 1919. Lifelong resident of Joliet, IL. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years Mary (nee Klen) Kapinus; sons Dennis (Mary Ann) of Plainfield, IL, Richard (Sandra) of Diamond, IL, and Edwin (Elizabeth) of Marrero, LA; daughter Barbara (Mark) Crittenden of...

Joseph E. Dolnak

Joseph E. Dolnak

Apr 22, 2008

Age 93, at rest Tuesday April 22, 2008 at the Joliet Hospice Home with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Frances A. (nee Klimek) Dolnak, loving father of Richard (Kathy) and Ronald Dolnak, dearest grandfather of Lourie (Chris) Favero also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and his dog Ginger. He was...

Dolores 'Dee Dee' Kroviak

Dolores 'Dee Dee' Kroviak

Apr 19, 2008

(nee Federici) Age 73 ,went home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 19, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving mother of Kathleen (Francis) Ruettiger, Karen Papesh, Jayne Sharp, special grandmother to Jaime (Ray) Wilda, Shelley (Ryan) Poropat, Matthew and Justine Sharp, Lauryn Papesh, great-grandma, Dee Dee's babies Ayden Sharp, Makenna and Caiden Poropat and Brayden...

Bernice C. Rusco

Bernice C. Rusco

Apr 19, 2008

At rest Tuesday April 29, 2008 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. She is survived by her loving daughter Mary Kathleen (Bob) Martin; adoring grandchildren Valerie and David (Christina) Martin; loving daughter-in-law Sue Rusco. She is also survived by her beloved brother, Robert Petrusa, and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Theodore of 73 years....

Jay D. Wheeler

Jay D. Wheeler

Apr 18, 2008

""Wolf"" ""Wheels"" Age 57, won eternal life peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2008. He and his tenacious character eluded cancer for years. He was born in Joliet, having recently retired after 37 years working at Com Ed. Survived by his loving wife and soul mate ""Genny"". His pride and joy were his children, son Jason (Katie), daughter Nicole, and...

William Blackburn

William Blackburn

Apr 17, 2008

Born on October 15, 1916. Survived by his wife Catherine Jean Plitt Blackburn; children Cathy (Dean) Rebuffoni of Minneapolis; Bill (Nancy) of Shorewood; Janet (Peter) Fried of Lisle; Jim (Diane) of Shorewood; Candi (Ted) Ficken of Salem, OR; John (Cindy) of Joliet; Dennis (Julie) of Joliet; Judy (Roger) Kreig of Morris; Carol (Patrick O'Conner) of Minneapolis; Jeff (Faye) of...

Emily A. Molaschi

Emily A. Molaschi

Apr 17, 2008

Age 85, at rest Thursday April 17, 2008 at Rosewood Care Center . Survived by Bonnie Kwasigroch; grandson Todd (Donna) Kwasigroch great-grandchildren Scott and Amber Kwasigroch. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Christopher Molaschi; parents Joseph and Rose (nee Muren) Jagodnik; sisters Rose Officer, Mary Kennick, Dorothy Racki and Sophie Coop; one...