Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Lorraine S. Lange

Lorraine S. Lange

Apr 7, 2007

At rest Saturday April 7, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Born October 29, 1925 in Joliet, IL. Survived by her children, Marcia Smith, Janice Metesh, Karen (David) Davito, Jean (Jody Gordon) Metesh, Robert Metesh, and Peter (Amy) Metesh; grandchildren, Thomas (Lori) Egly, Renee (Russ) Martin, James Egly, Mickey (Laura) Smith, Mark (Jennifer) Smith, Michael and Justin Metesh;...

Nicholas P. Ancel

Nicholas P. Ancel

Apr 7, 2007

Nicholas Ancel, age 22, at Rest Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Joliet Hospice Home. Survived by his mother, Patricia Hodges; father, Peter Ancel; aunt, Kathleen Neumann; cousin, Cody Neumann; Godfather, Ken Worland; Godmother, Maryellen Anderson; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and friends survive. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Haruno Portrey; paternal grandparents ,Peter and Alice...

James M. Rivera

James M. Rivera

Apr 7, 2007

Age 34. At rest Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Northwestern Memori- al Hospital. Survived by his mother and father, Arturo and Carol (nee Carrero) Rivera; sisters, Renee DiDomenic, Tammy Studicka; brothers, Arturo (Jennifer) Rivera and Jeremy S. Rivera. Several aunts and uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Linda and Ishmael Carrero; paternal...

Helen T. Pucel

Helen T. Pucel

Apr 6, 2007

Age 91. Died peacefully Friday, April 6, 2007 at Joliet Hospice Home surrounded by her family. Survived by her three son's, Richard (Chris), John (Donna), and Thomas (Konnie) Pucel; daughter, Maryann (Michael) Tierney; two sisters, Sophie (Ray) Levek and Irene Sparazynski; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Bernard B. Ruggio

Bernard B. Ruggio

Apr 5, 2007

Ruggio, Bernard B. ""Barney"" age 80, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2007, surrounded by his loving family . Born February 3, 1927, one of nine children born to Frank and Carmella Ruggio, survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha (Venhuizen), three sons, Bernard (Marge), David (Kathy), Philip (Jerry), one daughter, Susan Ondreja, his grandchildren, Julie, Sara, Jeremy, Joshua,...

Alfred Hartmann

Alfred Hartmann

Apr 2, 2007

Alfred Hartmann Age 58 of Joliet, IL at rest Monday, April 2, 2007. Alfred was born in Chicago and retired from EJ&E Railroad after 29 years of service. He is survived by his mother, Maria (J.R.) Willis of Melbourne, FL; one sister, Teresa (Rainer) Dainko of San Diego, CA; one brother, Alois Hartmann of Fontana, WI; two nephews, Jason...

Marie Frances Senffner

Marie Frances Senffner

Apr 2, 2007

Marie Senffner died on April 2, 2007 in McKinleyville, CA. She was born on April 6, 1911 in Joliet and had been a lifelong resident until ill health forced her to move to California with her son, Lawrence Senffner M.D. While in Joliet Marie was a Member of the St. Mary Nativity Church and was active in several church...

Kathryn F Gudac

Kathryn F Gudac

Apr 1, 2007

Kathryn F. Gudac (Svetlecic) At rest on Sunday, April 1, 2007. Loving mother of John (Patricia) Gudac II; devoted grandmother of John (Janine) Gudac, Lauren (Paul) Weihofen, Gina (Terry) Mullen; eight great-grandchildren; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, John F. Gudac; one son, Quentin (in infancy); parents,...

Stephen A Chinderle

Stephen A Chinderle

Mar 31, 2007

Stephen A. Chinderle ""SAC"" Age 52 of Crest Hill, IL. passed away Saturday March 31, 2007 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Patti (nee Johnson) Chinderle; a son, Brad (Amanda Spillie); and a daughter Beth of Austin, TX; mother, Irene Chinderle; sister, Pam (Phil) Spotofora;...

Josephine B. Bakos

Josephine B. Bakos

Mar 31, 2007

Age 88. Of Joliet, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Wayfair Nursing Home in Fairfield, IL. Preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, John Bakos and Raymond Bakos. Survivors include two nieces, Laura (Scott) Osburn of Stockbridge, MI and Kimberly (Scott) Robinson of Antioch, CA, two nephews, Kevin (Michelle) Bakos of Cairo, IL and Alan (Susan) Bakos...

James Harshfield

James Harshfield

Mar 30, 2007

James Harshfield ""Jim"" Age 55. At rest Friday, March 30, 2007 at his late residence with his family by his side. Loving father of Timothy Harshfield; devoted brother of Sharon (Charles) Stewart, Keith (Sue) Harshfield Jr., Bruce Harshfield, Marlene (Richard) Hogue, Kelly (Michael) Pavlik; dear uncle and cousin to many. Preceded in death by his parents, Keith and Charlotte...

Ann Elkins

Ann Elkins

Mar 28, 2007

Age 92. At rest Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Joliet Hospice Home. Survived by a brother Peter (late Mary Ann) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, Max Elkins; parents, Roman and Xenia (nee Lazar) Zerebny; a sister, Mary Mitchulak; and two brothers, Ted (Rose) and Andy (Julie) Zerebny. Born in Joliet...

Fred A. Smith

Fred A. Smith

Mar 28, 2007

Age 79. At rest Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at Salem Village. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Dolores (nee Vidmar); son, Fred P. (Karen Costello) Smith; grandfather of Tom and John Smith. Preceded in death by his parents, Fred A. Sr. and Alvina (nee Fitz). Fred was born in Joliet and resided in Channahon since 1976. Veteran...

Theresa R. Sitar

Theresa R. Sitar

Mar 27, 2007

Theresa R. Sitar, age 76, at rest Tuesday, March 27, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving mother, of Pam Sitar; loving cousin, of the Sitar and Vidmar families. Preceded in death by her husband, Steve Sitar (1998); parents, Steve and Frances (nee Misiak) Owsianowski; brother, Steve Oswianowski. Theresa was born in Chicago and resided in Joliet most...

Franklin J. Cheville

Franklin J. Cheville

Mar 26, 2007

Age 80, passed away on March 26, 2007 at his residence with his loving family by his side. A lifelong resident of Joliet. He was a World War II Navy Veteran. Lifetime member of the Stone City Post, Moose Lodge of Joliet, Ceco Rec. Area. Retired from Commonwealth Edison after 37 years of service. He was an avid fisherman...

Lillian H. Walters

Lillian H. Walters

Mar 24, 2007

Age 91 at rest Saturday March 24,2007 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Cen-ter. Loving mother of Myra (Tom) Condon; three granddaughters, Denise (Joe) Parton, Carol(Dan) Spreitzer and Jodi (Mark) Ferlin; seven great grandchildren, Lauren, Alyssa and Andrew Parton, Christopher and Sara Spreitzer and Natalie and Nathan Ferlin. Preceded by her husband, Leslie F. Walters (1979); parents, Adam and Helen...

Deyanira McReynolds

Deyanira McReynolds

Mar 23, 2007

""Deya"" (nee Valdez) Deyanira passed away on March 23, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Deya was born on August 24, 1945 in Monterrey, Mexico. Preceded in death by her parents Evaristo and Guadalupe Valdez. Survived by her loving husband, Robert McReynolds; two daughters, Haydee Perkins and Kathy (Tony) Hafner; six grandchildren, Christion, Adriana, Karissa, Emma, Sam and...

Raymond L. Kwasneski

Raymond L. Kwasneski

Mar 22, 2007

Age 83. At rest on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at his sons' home with his family by his side. Loving father of Steven (Mary) Kwasneski and Ann (John) Hock; devoted grandfather of Katie, Erika, Polly, Noah, Brian (Jennifer) and John; great-grandchildren, Nathan and Madison; brother-in-law, Rudolph Sr. (late Isabelle) Mahalik; nephews, Rudolph Jr. (Geraldine), Thomas, Mark (Hua) Mahalik and...

Anthony J. Sitar

Anthony J. Sitar

Mar 22, 2007

""Tony"" Age 87. At rest Thursday, March 22, 2007 at his home with his family by his side. Loving father of Anthony J. (Cindy) Sitar, Jr., Danny Sitar, Penny (Evelyn) Vanderhyden, Richard Sitar, Sandy Burns, Tom, Caroline and Sally Sitar; three sisters, Ceil (late Joseph) Vidmar, Anne (late Denny) O'Brien and Agnes (late Dick) Schultz; devoted grandfather of 12...

Stephen J. Kula

Stephen J. Kula

Mar 20, 2007

Age 84. At rest on Tuesday, March 20,2007 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 26 years Ann M. (nee Trubich) (Malnar) Kula. Loving father of Mary Jo Cantrell, Steve (Victoria) Kula; step-daughter Mary Ann (Dennis) Erford; step-son Danny Swanson. Devoted grandfather of Sean (Belinda) and Shane...