Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Barry F. Gaylord

Barry F. Gaylord

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...

Carol J. Belom

Carol J. Belom

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...

Anna M. Zbacnik

Anna M. Zbacnik

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...

Phillip Sandridge

Phillip Sandridge

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)...

Helen L. Miller

Helen L. Miller

Jun 1, 2007

Age 64. At rest Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Born in New Shawneetown, IL. Survived by her sons, Mark (Tina) Miller and Steven (Kelly) Miller; brothers, Louis (Esther), Edger, Arthur (Janet), Robert (Valerie) Patrick; sister, Mary (Patrick) Howard; grandchildren, Nina Clapp, Nichole, Michael, Ashley, Chloe and Madysen Miller; great grandchildren, Kristian Casteel, Orion and Draven...

Betty B. Klepec

Betty B. Klepec

May 30, 2007

Age 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at Loyola Hospital, Maywood, after an illness of one month. Born in Joliet, February 18, 1923. Preceded in death by her beloved parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Stefanich) Klepec; her sister, Marie; and her brother, Joseph A. Survived by two sisters, Sister Elizabeth Marie (Dorothy) Klepec, O. S. F., of...

Juan Rios Munoz

Juan Rios Munoz

May 29, 2007

Passed away peacefully on May 29, 2007 with his loving family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Lilia (nee Molina); devoted father of Eloisa (Emileo) Abeyta, Gloria (Albert) Barajas of Aurora, IL., Alicia (Jose Martinez) Nino, Anne (Jesse Pena) Camacho, Rene (Judy), Ruben (Claudia), Ricardo (Karen Carrero), Jose (Rosie) of Houston, TX., and Raul...

Francis R. Stoiber

Francis R. Stoiber

May 28, 2007

Francis R. Stoiber Jr. Age 74,At rest on Monday, May 28,2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his beloved wife, of 47 years Rose B. (nee Pavich) Stoiber; loving father of Sally (Tim) Kisla and Roger (Michelle) Stoiber; devoted grandfather, of Meredith, Bennett, Timmy Kisla and Ava Kate Stoiber; three sisters, Barbara Burrill, Mary Rassman...

Frank J. Laule

Frank J. Laule

May 27, 2007

Age 71, at rest Sunday, May 27, 2007 at the Joliet Hospice Home, with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Bonita (nee Mills) Laule. Loving father of Ann Keane, Alec and Brian Laule; dearest grandfather of Shane Keane, Connor, Sarah and Ryan Laule; one sister, Mary Phyllis Patterson; also survived by numerous...

Joseph R. Gersich

Joseph R. Gersich

May 24, 2007

""Joe"" ""Runt"" Of Spring Hill, Florida; formerly of Joliet IL., died on May 24, 2007. Survived by his loving wife Louise (nee Hagan); two sons Jason J. (Dawn) and Kyle J. Gersich; two grandchildren Braden and Kellisyn Gersich; sister Judith G. 'Judy' Derlinga; brother Frank J. 'Butch' (fianceA�?A�AC. Sharon Homerding); aunts, Doris Kramerich and Annabelle DeLong; godmother Sophia A....

Wayne A. Walsh

Wayne A. Walsh

May 24, 2007

Age 53. At rest suddenly Thursday, May 24, 2007, at his late residence. Born in Chicago, and a lifelong resident of Joliet. Survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Cynthia (nee Sheppard); daughters, Shelly and Anna Walsh; parents, John J., and Lillian F. (nee Santoro) Walsh; sister, Laura (John) Dolehide; brother, Dale (Elizabeth) Walsh; mother and father in...

Wheatley McGowan

Wheatley McGowan

May 22, 2007

Age 78, of Joliet, IL passed away surrounded by his family at Loyola Medical Center on May 22,2007. Wheatley had a B.A. in Business and retired from Mobil Oil Corporation where he worked for 14 years at the Joliet Refinery as a maintenance planner and 10 years at the chemical plant in Saudi Arabia. Wheatley was a loving husband,...

Jacqueline Marie Lenci

Jacqueline Marie Lenci

May 19, 2007

Jacqueline Marie Lenci (nee Farrell), 67, died May 19, 2007 in Glenwood Rehabilitation Care Center. Jacqueline was born August 5, 1939 in Oak Park and was a lifetime resident of Joliet. She enjoyed her time spent with her friends and residents of Joliet Terrace Nursing Home and especially enjoyed shopping trips and outings with the group. Survivors include two...

Yola M. Algozino

Yola M. Algozino

May 19, 2007

Age 86. At rest on May 19, 2007. Born in Chicago on September 12, 1920 to Albert and Marie Mondello. Survived by her loving daughter Linda A. Janik and son-in-law Robert W. Janik. Also surviving are her much loved and appreciated granddaughter Leah M. Janik of Joliet; and grandson, Thomas R. Janik of Arcata, California. Preceded in death by...

Arlene A. Eakstries

Arlene A. Eakstries

May 18, 2007

Age 72. At rest May 18, 2007 joining her children in Heaven, the late John Eakstries and the late Fran Wilson; devoted Wife of John Eakstries. Loving mother-in-law of Al Wilson; dear grandmother of Danielle (Larry) Williams, Tracy (Joel) Shuring, John Eakstries, Jackie, Al and Steve Wilson; cherished great grandmother of Nikki, Jason and Britni Wilson; and her loving...

Mark S. Gaydos

Mark S. Gaydos

May 18, 2007

Age 50. A lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away May 18, 2007 at Silver Cross Hospital. Devoted husband of Linda Vetor-Gaydos; loving stepfather of Mary Vetor; dear brother of Michael (Mary) and David (Linda) Gaydos; fond uncle of Christopher, Nicholas, Brian, Joseph and Traci Gaydos. Preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Helen (nee Stancel) Gaydos. Mark was...

Loretta A. Rust

Loretta A. Rust

May 18, 2007

Age 76. Died peacefully at her home in Lockport, May 18, 2007. Devoted mother of David (Yulia) Bolin, Susan (Paul) Giu-gler, Sandra Bever, Melinda (Ed) Kazlauskas, Holly (Kris) Tumidajski. Loving grandmother of Christopher and Brynn Giugler, Christian Tumidajski, Joseph Schweitzer, Alina Lovelva; and soon to be dear great grandmother of one; brother, Arthur Werth. Preceded in death by her...

Hershel Ray Dobbs

Hershel Ray Dobbs

May 15, 2007

Hershel Ray Dobbs Jr., age 68, of Plainfield, formerly of Oak Park, IL, retired from Northern Trust Company, passed away on May 15, 2007, beloved husband of Barbara Dobbs; loving father of Mark (Caryn E.) Dobbs of Olathe, KS and Karen M. (Brian) Youngdahl of Downers Grove; grandfather of Megan Nicole, Rachel Marie and Tyler James Youngdahl; dearest brother...

Laura I. Lauth (nee Davis)

Laura I. Lauth (nee Davis)

May 13, 2007

Born November 26, 1950. At rest on Sunday, May 13, 2007 in Joliet following a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis, which slowed her body, but could not touch her beautiful spirit or loving heart. Survived by her husband, Michael Williamson; parents, Bernie and Pauline Davis; sons, Jamie (Sarah) Lauth and Sean Williamson; a daughter, Laura Elizabeth Bryson; grandchildren, Bethany...

William F. Govednik

William F. Govednik

May 11, 2007

Born May 10, 1926 at rest Friday, May 11, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center Survived by his wife of 56 years, Diane (nee Salopek) Gov-ednik; sons, William (Laurie), Paul (Debbie Jones), Mark (Lynda); and daughter, Kathleen (late Brent) Gunier; grandchildren, Colleen (Steve) Gunier Russell, Raymond, Carrie, and Crystal Gunier, Scott, Mark, Gail, Lauren, Joseph and Jacob Govednik;...