Joliet, IL Obituaries

Aug 7, 2006

Anthony "Tony" J. Lopez, at the age of 71, passed away surrounded by family.

Preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Angela. Brothers Peter, John, Arthur and Manuel Jr., sisters Helen, Beatrice, and Mary and his infant son Mario Joseph.

Survived by his beloved wife Josephine (Fonseca) of 52 years. His only daughter Robin...

Aug 4, 2006

Mary E. Rasmussen (nee Zulich) Age 100 at rest August 4, 2006 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Mary was born in Joliet on May 5, 1905. Survived by daughter, Adelyn (late Andrew) Kwasigroch; son, James (Christine) Jurkas; grandchildren, Robert Kwasigroch, Richard (Patricia) Kwasigroch and Barbara (Richard) Gall, Tony (Lauren) Jurkas, Sandy (Dave) Maxwell, Randy (LeAnn) Jurkas, Lori (Don)...

Aug 4, 2006

Yesidro Garcia ""Sid"" At rest Friday, August 4, 2006 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Born November 29, 1942 in Oklahoma and a lifetime Joliet resident. Attended Joliet Public Schools and enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 serving his country for five and a half years. Retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. After 35 years of service. Past member...

Aug 3, 2006

William R. Gillespie, age 57, of Sunny Hills, FL, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, dear father of Tammy (John) Groth, Timothy Gillespie, Meggan Gillespie and Christopher (Danielle) Gillespie; grandfather of Nick, Jordan, Brett, Aubree, Alexys, Christopher, Kalli, Madysen, Cayden and Coby; wife, Birute; dear son of Anna nee Horacek and the late Donald; one sister; four brothers; and...

Aug 3, 2006

Eva M. Fabian (nee Kolar) Age 87. The Angels came to carry her home Thursday August 3, 2006. Born in Sheboygan WI. December 7, 1918. Preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Anton (Tony) Fabian; parents, Matthew and Agnes (Vugrinovich) Kolar; sister, Mary (Alfons) Jakum; and brother, Vincent (Doniella) Kolar. Survived by Cherished daughter, Joan (Donald) Coop;...

Aug 1, 2006

Emil W. Ramsak ""Ram"" Age 82 of Joliet born November 5, 1923 at rest Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at his home. He married his beloved wife Bernice A. (nee Resetic) at St. Joseph Church on October 13, 1956, and is also survived by his children Karen (Robert) Colman, Michael (fiancA�?A�AC.e Laura Ruzon) and Kenneth (Beverly) Ramsak; granddaughter Alison Lynn...

Jul 28, 2006

Zita L. Plese (nee Kezerly) Passed away peacefully on July 28, 2006 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center. A long time resident of Joliet and member of St. Mary Nativity Church. She was the only child of Rudolph and Mayme (nee Peer) Kezerly. Zita leaves behind her devoted and loving husband of 37 years, William E. Plese. She was...

Jul 26, 2006

Stephany A. Passas (nee Pajak) Age 90 at rest Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Our Lady of Angels. Born in Joliet. Loving mother of Jeanne (Bill) Offerman and Barb (Larry) Williams. Grandmother of Ronald (Linda) Offerman, Peter (Dodie) Offerman, Scott (Lori) Offerman, Sandy (Bob) Betzwiser, Amy (Rick) Harkins, Mike (Brandi) Murray; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Catherine Pajak...

Jul 25, 2006

Anthony Schargorodsky ""Tony"" Age 57, passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home Tuesday, July 25, 2006. Survived by his loving wife, Linda (Lakotich); daughters, Carin (Todd) Matichak, Christine Schargorodsky; and son, Anthony Schargorodsky; mother-in-law, Myrtle Lakotich; three sisters, Val (Rich) Robinette, Kathy Schargorodsky and Riasia (Mike) Hinshaw; and brother, Alex (Shirley) Schargorodsky. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...

Jul 24, 2006

JoAnn M. Gornick (nee Bertolone) Age 49, at rest Monday July 24, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side after a courageous three year battle with breast cancer. Survived by her husband of 29 years Michael J. Gornick. Loving mother of Jennifer (Jeff) Crompton, Nicholas (Jacqueline) and Michael Jr. Gornick. Dearest grandmother of...

Jul 23, 2006

Janet B. Fleig (nee Brady) Age 55, at rest Sunday July 23, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her beloved husband, of 26 years Ronald G. Fleig; two sisters, Marianne Brady-Gleason, Denise (LeRoy) Esposito; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by her parents, Claude J. and Phyllis A. (nee Greensley) Brady....

Jul 20, 2006

Natalie T. Leonard (nee Lamonda) Age 87 of Joliet, IL passed away July 20, 2006 after a brief illness. She was born December 25, 1918, the daughter of Vito and Congetta Lamonda. She was a graduate of Little Falls High School. She was married to Wilford Leonard who predeceased her. She was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic...

Jul 19, 2006

Marie A. Kuglich (nee Macko) Age 91, at rest Monday July 19, 2006 at Sunny Hill Rehab Center. Loving mother of Nancy M. (Earl) Bishop, William (Carol) Kuglich; and Son-in-law, Donald (Late Marie) Hughes. Dearest grandmother of 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Irene (late Michael) Macko; and brother-in-law Raymond (late Ann) Suste; also...

Jul 14, 2006

Dominic A. Mussario ""Mickey"" Mickey was a kind man of strong character. He loved riding his Harley and brought joy to all. He passed away peacefully at home July 14, 2006 and is now in the presence of the Lord. He was a lifetime member of Ingalls Park A.C. and the D. H. Motorcycle Club. Mickey graduated a tool...

Jul 9, 2006

Catherine Wisniewski (nee Kociuba) At rest Sunday, July 9, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Peter Wisniewski. Loving mother of Gertrude A. (Richard) McDowell, Constance (late Kelly R. Blankenship) Kohl, Carole (Charles) Delehanty. Dearest grandmother of Richard (Ardean), Russell (Beth), Robby (Jennifer) McDowell, Rhonda (Brian) Arnold, Danielle and Aditra Kohl,...

Jul 7, 2006

John M. Bennett Age 54, at rest Friday, July 7, 2006 at Joliet Hospice Home. Survived by beloved wife of 10 years, Kimberly A. (nee Chaletta) Bennett. Loving father of Erin (Fiance' Brandon French) Bennett; parents, Dolores ""Dee"" (nee Donick) Newell Bennett; special friend, Van ""Huck"" Sefcik; father and mother-in-law, Nicholas and Rosalie Charletta; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and...

Jul 2, 2006

Socorro Barragan-Lopez At rest July 2, 2006 at Silver Cross Hospital. Born June 27, 1939 in Mexico. Survived by her two sons, Efrain and Jose Espinoza. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her parents, Pedro and Sabina (Lopez) Barragan. Socorro touched many hearts; she only saw the good in everyone and made everyone feel...

Jun 30, 2006

Epifanio R. Izaguirre Age 55. At rest Friday, June 30, 2006 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by side. He was born on July 12, 1950 in Villa Juarez, Mexico, living in Joliet for 40 years. He worked at Eastern Joliet & Elgin Railway for 30 years and retired in 2003. Survived by his wife of...

Jun 29, 2006

Capt. Walter ""Dusty"" Miller Age 95. At rest Thursday June 29, 2006 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet. Survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary A. (nee Papesh) Miller. Loving Father of; Diana (Robert) Buldak, Josephine (Richard) Snyder, and Mary Ann Miller, Dearest grandfather of nine grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren, and a sister Addie (late Dean) Meyer...

Jun 29, 2006

Minnie G. Lorenc (nee Raineri) Age 83. At rest Thursday June 29, 2006 at Lakewood Nursing Home in Plainfield following a brief illness. Survived by her daughter, Debbie (Lane) Rockoff of Houston, TX; her grandchildren, Brad and Jackie Rockoff; and her sister, Lena (Alex) Samusevich. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband, John ""Jake""...