Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jul 7, 2007

Age 70. Passed away peacefully on Saturday July 7, 2007 at his home in Joliet.

Survived by his wife, Mattie Pearl Brown (nee Hill); son, Roger (Meri) of Bourbonnais, IL; daughters, Alexa Brown of Bradley, IL and Mindy Brown of Bradley, IL; brother-in-law, Danny ( Dolly ) Brown of Lincoln, IL; sister-in-law, Betty Hill of Lockport, IL....

Jul 7, 2007

Age 87, passed away July 4, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1919 in Joliet to the late Anthony and Mary (nee Ursetti) Alfeo. Survived by one daughter Norma Staengel; and brother Aurelio S. Alfeo. Preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Clotilda and Dora; one brother Rosario Alfeo. Upon Norma"s...

Jul 6, 2007

Served U.S. Army during the Korean War. Age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2007 at Hines Veterans Hospital. Survived by his brother William (Lucille); and sisters Josephine (John) Krohn, Bernadine (Harry) Micci and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Matthew and Mary Dragovan and sister Ann Dragovan. Retired from TWA after...

Jul 6, 2007

Jack W. Mayer, 75, at rest on Friday, July 6, 2007, at his late residence with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Susan S. Mayer, nee Suski; children, Mark (Gail), Mitch (Patty), Michelle (Benjamin) Rivera; grandchildren Luke, Nick, and Jackie; one brother Antone Murphy (Mildred); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive;...

Jul 5, 2007

Age 91, born on November 26, 1915. At rest on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by her family. Survived by her loving daughter, Joyce (Gary I.) Gallick; devoted grandmother of Dawn (Gregory) Trenter, Andrea Gallick; great-grandchildren, Gianna and Noah Trenter; two sisters, Dorothy (Walter) Shepich and Sonia (late Jack) Bill. Numerous nieces, nephews...

Jul 3, 2007

Age 90. Born Oct. 30, 1916 in Ormond, Florida, but since age 3, a life-long resident of Joliet. Passed away on July 3, 2007 after residing at the home of his only daughter, Melody and her family, for the past 14 years. He spent his final 20 hours of his life peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice surrounded by...

Jun 27, 2007

At rest on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Edwards Hospital. Survived by her loving children; son, Ronald (Christine); daughters Donna and J. Denise Kuchmek; devoted grandmother to John and Christopher; several cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her husband John L. Kuchmek; parents Stephen and Mary (nee Grobarcik) Jurczak; step-parents Adam and Paula Brzozowski; brother Stanley Brzozowski and...

Jun 25, 2007

Age 91, died Monday, June 25,2007, at Rosewood Care Center. Anita was a lifelong resident of Ironwood, MI. She is survived by her three children, Paula (Dave) Hendrickson of New Lenox, Mary (Curt) Brown of Hudson, WI and Donald Minkin of Mounds View, MN; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Joyce Wurl, Escondido, CA. Anita was preceded...

Jun 24, 2007

At rest on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at home, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her loving brother, John (Chery) Wieremann; one sister-in-law, Rita M. Luzbetak; nephews and nieces, Angela, Joseph and Nicole Wieremann and Robert (Stephanie) and John Luzbetak; great-niece Brittney Luzbetak and great-nephew Anthony Luzbetak. Also survived by numerous...

Jun 23, 2007

Age 77. A lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away June 23, 2007. Devoted husband of Mary (nee Shear) Corcoran. Loving father of James ""Mick"", John (Dee) and David Corcoran. Dear grandfather of Brian, John Jr. (Megan), Shannon and Kristen Corcoran. Fond brother of John (Joann) Corcoran. Preceded in death by his parents, Clinton J. and Helen (nee Ochs) Corcoran....

Jun 21, 2007

Age 94. At rest on Thursday June 21st, 2007. Survived by her children, Natividad Alcala, Leo Gonzalez, Jr, Sam Gonzalez, Oscar Gonzalez, Virginia Murawski Mundragon; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Maria was preceded in death by her husbands, Santiago Alcala and Leo Gonzalez, Sr; and her son, John Alcala. Maria was an avid gardener and loved animals....

Jun 14, 2007

Age 84. At rest on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by her loving brothers, Anthony ""Tony"" (late Dorothy) and William Cop; one nephew, Rick Cop; one niece, Kelly Cop; great-nephew, Scott; and sister-in-law Lillian (late Al) Cop. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Antonia (nee Vidmar) Cop. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident...

Jun 13, 2007

Passed away into the hands of the God, on June 13, 2007 . Survived by her daughter, Jennifer; her parents, Frank and Rosann Klen (Mo-on); sister and brothers, Mary Holloway, Gordon Gable, Roschelle and Roger Vaughn, Frankie Klen, Paula and Darrin Janes; along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Plus many other family and friends. She volunteered...

Jun 11, 2007

Brenski, Adeline M. (nee Belsky), at rest on Monday June 11th, 2007. Survived by one daughter Donna Brenski as well as several nephews and their families. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Chester Brenski (2000); sisters Betty Smith and Lillian Dendler and; brothers John and George Belsky. The family of Adeline wishes to thank Heartland Hospice...

Jun 10, 2007

Age 69, of Crest Hill, at rest at the Joliet Area Community Hospice on Sunday, June 10, 2007 after a courageous battle with Leu-kemia. Born September 12, 1937, he was a graduate of Joliet Township Hi-gh School (1955) and Joliet Junior College (1957). He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. Survived by his loving wife...

Jun 9, 2007

Lifelong resident of Joliet and late of Loyalton of Joliet. Julia was born on the first day of spring, March 20, 1916. Called home to our Lord on June 9, 2007, peacefully at the Joliet Area Hospice Home. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary Marvic. Julia's first husband Wilbert Voss, her beloved son Donald Voss, her...

Jun 8, 2007

Age 57. Passed away peacefully on Friday June 8th, 2007 at his home. Born February 13th, 1950, in Burlington, New Jersey to Carl and the late Lillian Gaylord. Moving to Argo, Illinois at the age of 10, Barry attended Graves Jr. High School and Argo Community High School graduating in 1969. After graduation Barry obtained a job at General...

Jun 7, 2007

Age 72. At rest on Wednesday, June 7, 2007 at the Joliet Hospice Home with her family by her side. Loving sister of Janet (late Edward) Butler, Norma (Rick) Wisdom, Frank and Michael (Sharon) Zbacnik. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rose (nee Buccieri) Zbacnik; and...

Jun 7, 2007

Age 62, Passed away at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, June 7, 2007, with her family at her side. Born in Joliet June 2, 1945, she was a resident of Minooka for 31 years. A member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Minooka, and made weekly adoration at Poor Clare Nuns Annunciation Monastery with prayer partners, Linda and...

Jun 4, 2007

May 15, 1968-June 4, 2007 Age 39. Passed away suddenly on Monday, June 4, 2007 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Lifelong resident of Joliet. He was survived by his loving family; parents, Samella (Marvin) Neely Sr. and Calvester (Leonora) Sandridge Sr.; children, Chanise Sandridge, Delvin, and Janice Jennings; sister, Sherry (Marshall) Farris; brothers, Edwin (Pam) Carter, Calvester (Annie)...