Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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...

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...

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...

Helen M. Kozlevcar

Helen M. Kozlevcar

Mar 19, 2008

(nee Jarotkiewicz) Age 96, at rest Wednesday March 19, 2008 peacefully at her home. Loving mother of Carl (Patricia) and Joseph (Carol) Kozlevcar, special granddaughter Teresa (August) Juricic, dearest grandmother of eight other grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, caregiver Bo Sniegucka also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by her husband Joseph R. Kozlevcar (1987), daughter Elaine Pleski (2005), Parents...

Dianne N. Horn

Dianne N. Horn

Mar 15, 2008

At rest on March 15, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her husband Harold Horn; three children; five grandchildren; and one sister. Private Family Services were held.

Anthony Nusbaumer

Anthony Nusbaumer

Mar 15, 2008

Age 82. At rest Saturday March 15, 2008 at his late residence with his family by his side. Born October 6, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA. Graduated Lincoln High School, Portland, OR, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, BS in Zoology, University of Illinois Urbana, MS in Biological Sciences. World War II Army Veteran ETO, Employed U.S. Rubber Co. Joliet Army...

Genevieve Quinlan

Genevieve Quinlan

Mar 13, 2008

Age 84 At rest on Thursday, March 13, at Lakewood Nursing Home. Loving mother of Paula Jean (David) Appel, Timothy (Mary) Quinlan, grandmother of Kevin, Erin and Christopher Quinlan, brother John Beber. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Quinlan, sister Ann McCoskey, grandson Nicholas. Born in Joliet. She was employed at American Can Co, and a Member...

Samuel A. Bertolone

Samuel A. Bertolone

Mar 12, 2008

Age 91, at rest on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Deerbrook Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mary (nee Kostos) Bertolone; son Johnny (Sharon); grandchildren Jennifer (Jeff) Crompton, Nick (Jackie) and Mikey Gornick; son-in-law Mike Sr. (late JoAnn) Gornick; great-grandchildren Jacob, Jeremy, Jenna and Justin Crompton; Nathan and Madelynn Gornick....

Lorene E. Hoye

Lorene E. Hoye

Mar 12, 2008

Age 92, at rest on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving mother of James (Late Susan) Hoye, and Kathy A. (Frank) Baloy; dearest grandmother of Sandi Lotz, Lorri (Lindsey) Heavener, Salli (John) Boland, and Beth (Bob) Ruscitti; great-grandmother of Alexis, Jordan, Ryan, Lauren, Jack and Ben. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded...

Mary E. (Norgaard) Drumm

Mary E. (Norgaard) Drumm

Mar 11, 2008

Age 48 At rest on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Survived by her husband of 24 years, David Drumm; daughter Tara Drumm, Father Dean Norgaard and Agnes Jacobs. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Born in Elwood, IL. Retired from ComEd, Member of Joliet HOG, Plainfield Moose. Mary enjoyed animals, gardening, and cooking. A Chapel service will be held...

Doris R. Farrell

Doris R. Farrell

Mar 7, 2008

(nee Oftedahl) Age 88, at rest March 7,2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family by her side. Loving mother of two sons Ronald (late Dorothy) and Richard Johnson, step daughter Eileen (Jim) Blasko. Dearest grandmother of six grandchildren, three step grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband...

Robert E. Hanson

Robert E. Hanson

Mar 7, 2008

Age 68, at rest Friday March 7, 2008 at the Loyalton of Joliet. Survived by one brother Michael (Corrine) Hanson, one uncle Matthew (Florence) Baron one aunt Sr. Merwyn Baron O.S.F also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by parents Albert and Tillie (nee Harhaj) Hanson, one sister Rosalie (Mike) Lynch, one brother Donald (Janice)...

Mary G. Cullums

Mary G. Cullums

Feb 28, 2008

At rest on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Juliette Manor Nursing Home in Berlin, Wisconsin with her family by her side. Loving mother of Raymond (Alberta) Salbego; one stepson Max (Bette) Cullums of Coal City, IL. Dearest grandmother of Nick (Margaret), Jeff (Cindy), Chris (Kim) Salbego and Toni (Richard) Zimmerman; three step-grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren and four...

Frances Nurczyk

Frances Nurczyk

Feb 28, 2008

Age 90, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Frances was a lifelong resident of the Rockdale and Joliet area. Survived by three daughters Madonna (Ken) Kestel of Manhattan, Karla Nurczyk of Joliet and Mary Beth (Richard) Goolsby of Elwood; four grandchildren Melissa and Brian Kestel, Michael Goolsby and Stephanie (fiance' Chris...

Peter Petkovich

Peter Petkovich

Feb 27, 2008

Peter Petkovich Sr. Age 94, at rest Wednesday February 27, 2008 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years Leona (nee Kluga) Petkovich, son Peter (Kathy) Petkovich, three grandchildren Michael, Stevan and Danny Petkovich, sister Milka (late Joe) Orlovich, brother in law Casimir (Annamae) Kluga. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded...

Frank K. Rolih

Frank K. Rolih

Feb 26, 2008

Frank K. Rolih Age 87, at rest Tuesday February 26, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center after a brief illness. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years Pat (nee Brulc); sons Louis (Anita), Paul (Marsha), daughters Judy (Marty) Lyons, Melissa (Richard) Neuberg; grandchildren Christine Zivec, Michael (Amber), Greg, Matthew, Dan and Amanda Rolih, Sean, Aidan and Maggie...

Barbara A. Urbancic

Barbara A. Urbancic

Feb 26, 2008

""Betty"" (nee Mozden) Age 86, at rest Tuesday February 26, 2008 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by her loving husband Tony Urbancic Sr. Step-children Elizabeth (Emil) Engelman, Anthony (Barbara) Urbancic Jr., six grandsons Emil III (Marie), Timothy (Mary), Jeramie, Anthony M. III (Naomi), Andrew and Adam Urbancic. Five great-grandchildren, Sister Rose (Ray) Sochan. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also...

William J. Sterna

William J. Sterna

Feb 25, 2008

William J. Sterna Age 80, at rest Monday February 25, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Father of William Thomas (Terri) Sterna, Catherine) Hobbs Schutter (Robert), David (Marianne) Sterna, Peter (Yessica) Sterna, Sandra (Robert) Brdar, 24 grandchildren 25 Great grandchildren. Numerous nieces , nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Sterna, brothers and...

Edward A. Legerski

Edward A. Legerski

Feb 22, 2008

Age 85 at rest Friday, February 22, 2008 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by his loving wife, Josephine (Nee Kijowski); children, Edward (Gertrude) Sienko and Carole Costa; grandfather of Mark (Bernadine) Sienko, Dana (Patrick) Blatti, Scott (Deborah) Sienko, Jeffrey (Melynda) Costa, Lisa (FiancA�?A�AC. Marco Visona) Costa, Marc (Candice) Costa and Christopher Sienko; great- grandfather of Dexter and Liam...