Joliet, IL Obituaries

May 17, 2006

James F. Randich Age 73. At rest Wednesday, May 17, 2006 at his late residence. Survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Linda C. (nee Polmonari); his children, Susan, James (Laura), Raymond (Donna), and Mary (John) Fonck; grandfather of Christopher, Sean, Andrew, Zachary, Lauren and Daniel ""BO"" Randich, Nathaniel and Lindsay Fonck; three sisters, Dorothy (Norm) Stoiber, Eleanor...

May 17, 2006

Michael E. Onderisin ( Kelly) At rest at age 92, a lifetime Joliet resident. Employed at American Can Company and Blockson Chemical Company for numerous years. Last employed by Joliet Park District for 21 years, retiring in 1979 as Equipment Operator. Preceded in death by first wife, Rose (Wisniewski) Onderisin in 1963, his second wife, Edna M. (Krall) Onderisin...

May 17, 2006

Molly Shea Dunn Age 8, peacefully went to heaven after a life-long struggle with heart and lung problems from a birth defect. Survived by her loving parents, Mark and Michelle Dunn; three sisters, Erin, Rylee and Abaigeal; a brother, Ryan Dunn; maternal grandparents, Mike and Sue Maloney; paternal grandmother, Marge (Owen) Fox; maternal aunts, Sherry (Derrek) Hackney, Maureen (Brett)...

May 16, 2006

Clarence W. Mutz Age 83. At rest Tuesday, May 16, 2006 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Survived by his brothers, Joseph, Bernard (late Marge) and Richard (late Coke) Mutz; a sister-in-law, Phyllis (late Raymond) Mutz. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Mutz; and his parents, Joseph and Anna (nee...

May 14, 2006

Lawrence M. Randich ""Larry"" Age 83. At rest Sunday, May 14, 2006 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Lillian M. (nee Ancel) Randich. Loving father of: Larry (Jess Ann), Keith (Kim) and Mick (Norman Mackenzie) Randich. Dearest grandfather of Elizabeth, Anthony and Melissa Randich;...

May 12, 2006

Anne G. Kodiak ""Goldie"" (nee Cheek) Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 12, 2006 at her home. Age 90. Loving mother of her son, Chip (Carol) of Wilmington, IL; her daughters, Rosemary (Thomas) Murphy of Auburn, WA and Barbara (Richard) Siebert of Oswego, IL. She was the proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Preceded in death...

May 10, 2006

George A. Mullis Age 54. At rest Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his daughter, Dyan; and his son, Dean Mullis, both of California; his loving mother, Jean H. Mullis; a brother, Robert Mullis; and an aunt, Margaret (late Arthur) Keir....

May 9, 2006

Anton E. Stukel ""Tony"" Age 97. Born in Joliet and a lifelong area resident. He was employed by Caterpillar in Joliet for 18 years, retiring in 1973. Survived by a daughter, Elizabeth (Raymond) Dudek; a grandson, Michael (Virginia); and a great-granddaughter, Cecylia; a sister, Carol (late John) Stefka; three sisters-in-law; Jen Rogina, Dorothy Leslie, and Martha Spalding; and special...

Apr 29, 2006

Donald W. Siefert Age 76, at rest Saturday, April 29, 2006 Suddenly. Loving father of David D. (Lynn) Siefert; dearest grandfather of Steven (Stephanie) Millsaps, Mark Siefert; great-granddaughters, Mya and Madison Millsaps; a sister, Delores ""Dotsie"" (late Paul) Lukanich; two aunts, Theresa (late Alex) Dunajewski and Stephie (late Val) Spreitzer. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....

Apr 28, 2006

Lucille B. Berg Age 92, born in Minooka, IL on May 16, 1913, she passed away April 28, 2006 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She is survived by two sons, Ronald L. (Janet) Berg of Joliet and Laurence F. (Helen) Berg of LaGrande, OR; loving sister-in-law of Estella Fowler of Blackfoot, ID; and...

Apr 27, 2006

Mary Ann (nee Videtich) Churnovic, age 100, at rest Thursday, April 27, 2006, at Villa Franciscan Nursing Home.

Survived by her loving children, Richard (Audrey) Churnovic and Darlene (the Late LeRoy) Marquardt; her grandchildren, Richard (Nancy) Churnovic, Lynn (Michael) Miller, Janice (James) Coats, John (Sylvia) Churnovic, Mary Ann (Alan) Hemmingson, Lori (Gary) Bond, Mark ""Weasel"" Churchovic, Carrie,...

Apr 27, 2006

Mary E. Watson (nee Carroll) Age 93, at rest Thursday, April 27, 2006 at the Illinois Veteran Home. Loving mother of Cheryl (Richard) Sellars and Charles Watson. Dearest grandmother of Gina (Mark) Arnold, Jennifer (Randy) Ledford, April (Scott) Murphy, V. James (Renee) Hicks, Tiffany (Serge) Curran. Loving great-grandmother of seven. Preceded by her husband, Otto Roy Watson; parents, John...

Apr 24, 2006

Joseph T. Foote ""CJ"" Age 45 at rest Monday, April 24, 2006 at his home. Survived by his beloved wife of eight years, Julie A. (nee McCarthy) Foote; step-children, Carol, Paul and Brian Breger; three sisters, Pamela (Keith) Bielema, Valerie Foote and Tramesa Roberts. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by his parents, Vernon...

Apr 23, 2006

Kenneth R. Stukel Sr. Age 66. At rest on Sunday, April 23, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, JoAnn M. (nee Borio) Stukel; six children, Michelle (Brian) Sartorelli, THeresa (Jay) Hambrick, Kenneth Jr., John (Carmen) Stukel, Kristine (Joseph) Vaagen, and Matthew (Heidi)...

Apr 20, 2006

Ralph D. Tezak Age 75. At rest Thursday, April 20, 2006 at the Universty of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Inez (nee Piazza) Tezak; his loving children, Joseph, Thomas (Jackie), Karen (Mark) Ziegler, Michael (Pamela); a son-in-law, Donald ""Butch"" Markelz; 14 grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters; a sister, Mae Rose (William) Reichard of...

Apr 19, 2006

Emma Bechler Age 73. At rest Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by her devoted daughter, Susan Bechler-Bowmer; grandsons, Michael Bakos, Kevin Aloisio; granddaughters, Allison Bowmer, Stephanie Aloisio; brothers and sisters, Dr. Louis (Barbara) Lukancic, John (Anna Mae) Lukancic, James (Patricia) Lukancic, Lillian (Late Clarence) Murphy, Helen (Raymond) Valerugo, Angela (Walter) Zaida,...

Apr 16, 2006

Mary J. Skrinar Age 97 at rest Sunday, April 16, 2006 at our Lady of Angels. Survived by numerous God children and greatly loved by many friends. Preceded by her parents, Steve and Johanna (nee Kozen) Skrinar; and a brother, John Skrinar. Mary retired from St. Joseph Medical Center after more than 50 years of service. A member of...

Apr 11, 2006

John F. Cerovac Age 83. At rest Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Marilyn J. (nee Bolan) Cerovac; his loving children, Mi chael (Deb) Cerovac, Cindy (Michael) Siron, Lori (Dale) Gilbertson, Daniel (Rosann) Cerovac, Kathy (Mark) Stokke and John Cerovac. Dearest grandfather to Jennifer (Brian)...

Apr 9, 2006

Joseph M. Skoff ""Scotty"" Age 92, at rest peacefully at Rosewood Care Center with his stepson Jack at his side. Survived by a brother, Frank Skoff of Chicago; three stepchildren, Jack (Dolly) Bolte, Lillian (Teno) Bazzaroni of Joliet, Elmer (late Dorothy) Bolte of Texas; and two stepdaughters-in-law, Mary Lou (Late Richard) and Jean (Late Jerry) Bolte. Also survived by...

Apr 9, 2006

David ""Bro"" Loucks Age 71. At rest Sunday, April 9, 2006 at his late residence with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife, Mary (nee Hubert); two daughters, Donna (Lawrence) Wall of Lemont and Diane Loucks of Omaha, NB. Proud grandpa of Kelsey and Keaton Wall; a sister, Joan; and a brother, Junior. Fond uncle and...