Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Louise S. Morris (nee Bull)

Louise S. Morris (nee Bull)

Nov 30, 2007

Age 85. At rest at her home surrounded by loved ones on Friday, November 30, 2007. Survived by three sons, Thomas (Karen), John (Nancy), and Eugene Morris; two daughters Cynthia (Chuck) Juricic and Linda (Richard) Fonseca. Also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas Benedict; one daughter Jacqueline Gaither; one son Robert Joseph...

Florence G. Zupancic (nee Kunke)

Florence G. Zupancic (nee Kunke)

Nov 29, 2007

At rest on November 29, 2007 at Glenview Nursing Home. Born on November 15, 1920 in Joliet, IL, and a lifelong resident of Joliet. Loving mother of David R. (Laura) Zupancic of Darien, IL., Barbara (Frank) Krohn of Aurora, Mary Ann (Walter) Glogowski of Northfield, IL.; fond grandmother of Christine (Jeffrey) Kohlman and Michael (Jillian) Zupancic, Steven Krohn and...

Nancy J. Cleghorn (nee Schroeder)

Nancy J. Cleghorn (nee Schroeder)

Nov 23, 2007

Age 75 At rest Wednesday November 23, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Suddenly with her family by her side. Survived by her Husband of 54 years, Donald J. Cleghorn. Loving Mother of Linda (Peter Kirschhoffer) Cleghorn, Gary (Barbara) Cleghorn, David (Eileen) Cleghorn, Chris (Dale) Gerritsen and Kurt (Susan) Cleghorn Daughter in Law Cindy (late Scott) Cleghorn. Dear Grandmother...

Nicholas Kljaich

Nicholas Kljaich

Nov 23, 2007

Age 51 At rest November 23, 2007 at Wheaton Care Center. Survived by his sister Sandra (Tom) Burcenski, brothers Michael (Susan) and Joseph (Ivy), nieces and nephews Jeffery, Jacob, Michael Jr. (Erin), Lynn (Brent) Nicholson, Kristy and Michelle Burcenski, cousins Pamela Kay (Dennis) Grachan and John Radakovich. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Hazel Kljaich. Born in...

Sonia Bill (nee Pribish)

Sonia Bill (nee Pribish)

Nov 22, 2007

At rest Thursday November 22, 2007. Survived by he loving children Kathy, John (Adrienne), Cheri (Joe) Drick, Teri (Jim) Grohar, loving grandchildren who she adored; Renee, Justin (Brenda), Matthew, David, Christi, Eric, Christopher, Tim; two great grandchildren Riley and Bryson, one sister Dorothy (Walter) Shepich. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and in laws also survive. Preceded in death by her...

Dorothy A. Gulas

Dorothy A. Gulas

Nov 21, 2007

Age 82 ,passed away peacefully at Salem Village Nov. 21 2007 with her family by her side. Dorothy was born March 26,1925 to John and Mary (nee Nadzam) Gulas. Survived by her sister Margaret (Bill) Rausa, brother John (Marie) Gulas, sister-in-law Carroll(Edward) Gulas. Loving nephew and caregiver Raymond C. Mareno, special niece Joann Brost, also numerous nieces and nephews...

Charlene L. Barnett (nee Martincich)

Charlene L. Barnett (nee Martincich)

Nov 21, 2007

Age 57, formerly of Joliet, passed away on November 21, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina after a short illness. She is survived by her two sisters, Marlene ""Marnie"" Dehm and Denise Davis; nephew Bob Dehm; and one niece Dustyn Martincich. She is preceded in death by her husband Willie; her parents Dale and Marian (nee Nemanich) Martincich and her...

Margaret D. Tymowicz (nee Troppe)

Margaret D. Tymowicz (nee Troppe)

Nov 18, 2007

Age 83. Passed away November 18, 2007. Margaret was born on April 3, 1924, in Joliet, Il. Marge was one of the founding families of St. Paul the Apostle Church, and was always active in their community, from her participation in the St. Paul"s Women"s Club, to the connection and enjoyment she found in her later years as a...

Larry L. Churnovic

Larry L. Churnovic

Nov 17, 2007

Born into this world April 3, 1939, went to live in heaven with family and friends on Saturday November 17, 2007. A husband of 45 years and father was the most loving, kindest, gentlest person a family could have known. He most enjoyed his gardening, grandchildren, helping anyone who needed him, Keno and life in general. He was a...

Charles Walter Nunes

Charles Walter Nunes

Nov 15, 2007

At rest on Thursday, November 15, 2007. Survived by his daughter Heather Jo (Vincent Tuason) Nunes; granddaughter Courtney Jo Nunes; brother Bill (Teenie); sister Harriet (late Gene) Printy; sister-in-law Catherine Worthington; brother-in-law Art (Sue) Rambo; and best friend Larry Jungels. Charles is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his wife Joyce (nee Rambo)...

Merrill Lloyd Andel

Merrill Lloyd Andel

Nov 13, 2007

Age 79 Passed away Tuesday November 13, 2007, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born and raised in Breckenridge MN. Survived by his wife of 51 years Rosalie F. (nee Bozich) Andel. His five children Debbie (Bob) McCallum, Lori Rodeghero (FiancA�?A�AC. Randy Vicic), Larry (rose) Andel, Robert (Julie) Andel, Kathie (Tony) Niewinski. Five grandchildren, Robert J. (Sharie Neese)...

Rose A. Pounovich

Rose A. Pounovich

Nov 13, 2007

Age 88. At rest on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Lakewood Nursing Home. Survived by her sisters Mary (late Alphonse) Roberts and Alice (late Bill) Karpen; sister-in-law Jeane (late Nick) Pounovich of Chicago, IL. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents George and Martha (nee Vladic) Pounovich; sisters Ann (John) Pesavento, Martha...

Ruben Borrego

Ruben Borrego

Nov 13, 2007

Age 58. Born on March 29, 1949 in McAllen, TX. Passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving husband of 36 years to Linda (nee Rodriguez) Borrego. Loving father of Robert Rodriguez, Michelle (Cornelius Rouser Sr.), Ruben Borrego Jr., Becky (Michael Smith Sr.), Elizabeth, Jessica, Irma Borrego; loving grandfather of Cornelius Jr. Capria,...

Jeanette F. Budzinski (nee Zembruski)

Jeanette F. Budzinski (nee Zembruski)

Nov 13, 2007

Passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center, November 13, 2007. Preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-three years, Frank J. Budzinski. Was a devoted mother to her six children, Jean (Wally) Vonsh, Adele (Dave) Traina, Frank (Nancy) Budzinski, Cindy (Daron) Patriquen, Ron (Judy) Budzinski, and Joe Budzinski. Dedicated grandmother to her 13 grandchildren: Nick (Yvonne) Vonsh, Stacy...

Kathryn Sporar (nee Kirincic)

Kathryn Sporar (nee Kirincic)

Nov 12, 2007

Dear wife of the late Matt J. ,left this life suddenly on Monday November 12,2007. Born to Nick and Mary Kirincic on March 26,1915. She lived in the Joliet area all her life and resided at the Inn at Willow Falls for the past several years. Loving mother of Peg (Don) Zagoda, Tom (Jan), Fred (Carol) and Matt Sporar...

Arthur Adolph Fleck

Arthur Adolph Fleck

Nov 9, 2007

Born Jan. 24, 1924 in Chicago attending J.D. Alquild School for 8yrs straight not missing a day of school, moving to Frankfort in 1938 and attending Joliet Central High School graduating in 1942. Going to work at Meadow Gold Dairy until he enlisted in the Marines in 1943 for 3yrs, returning to Meadow Gold until he started the West...

John Joseph Plut

John Joseph Plut

Nov 8, 2007

Of Plainfield, Il. Went home to be with the Lord. Survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Betty (nee Fries); dear children John (Dottie) and Kevin (Jill) Plut, Tammy (Mike) Kleinschmidt and Lori (Dave) Carlson; loving grandchildren Emily (Ben) Feicht, Clara Plut, Andrea and Nick Carlson and Jennifer (Steven) DeWeese; and one great-grandson Hunter John Feicht. Also survived...

Matthew E. Fracaro

Matthew E. Fracaro

Nov 6, 2007

"Junior" Age 39, at rest suddenly on November 6, 2007. Survived by his children Jeremy and Molly, whom he adored and cherished; parents Matthew "Matty" Fracaro Sr., and Lynn (Joseph) Briski; brothers and sisters Graig and Jenna Fracaro; Joe (Karen) and Paul (Melissa) Briski and Jennifer (Brandon) Johnson; maternal grandmother Jane (Jack) McNeil. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles,...

Irene Betty Whitfield

Irene Betty Whitfield

Nov 5, 2007

Age 85, at rest on Monday, November 5, 2007. Survived by her son Vaughn Whitfield; sister Lorraine (Tom) Faith; grandson Sean (Christine) Whitfield; great-grandson Sean Michael Whitfield. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband Garvin Whitfield; sister Ila and brother John Whitfield. Member of the Senior Center in Shorewood. Irene was a social butterfly who loved to play...

Catherine M. Pajak

Catherine M. Pajak

Nov 5, 2007

Born on September 2, 1913. Catherine passed away on Monday, November 5, 2007 at Our Lady of Angels after residing there for the past 3 years. Survived by nieces and nephews: Jean Nedelsky, Jeanne (William) Offerman, Barbara (Larry) Williams, Rosalyn (Ted) Hylek, Maryann (Hal) Henry, Valerie (Michael) Rubler, Carol (Frank) Mellen, Bill (Jan) Gora, and Mike (Judy) Brnicky; as...

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