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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Isabel Alyssa Lopez-Werner
Apr 16, 2008
At rest Wednesday April 16, 2008 at Loyola Children's Hospital. Survived by parents Violeta E. Lopez and Carl W. Werner III, sister Elaria Renee Werner, maternal grandfather Miguel Lopez, Paternal Grandmother Sharon Werner, numerous aunts uncles and cousins also survive. We will always love and miss you Izzi. From were services will be Monday April 21, 2008 at 9:30...

Anton T. Kozar
Apr 15, 2008
Age 78, of San Antonio, TX at rest at the Christus VNA Hospice Santa Rosa Tuesday April 15, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born August 25, 1929, he was a graduate of Joliet Township High School (1947). He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1951 to 1953. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Joan...
Richard J. Fonseca-Hernandez
Apr 15, 2008
""Ritchie"" Age 9 months, called Home to be an angel on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet. Beloved son of Sergio Hernandez and Tammy Fonseca. Also survived by his sisters Mya, Celeste, Becky, Abigail and Angel and brothers Isaac and Anthony, maternal grandmother Linda Fonseca, and paternal grandmother Maria Hernandez and by numerous aunts,...

Joseph Zlogar
Apr 14, 2008
At rest Monday April 14, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his loving wife of 54 years Helen J. (nee Laoutides), son Joseph (Peggy) Zlogar of Naperville, grandchildren, Zachary, Marisa, and Elisabeth. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents John and Theresa (Horvat) Zlogar. Six sisters, Theresa (Talaska), Frances (Laurich),...
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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,...
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...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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