Joliet, IL Obituaries

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 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 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 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

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...

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 8, 2006

Helen Mistakevich ""Big Helen"" Age 80. At rest Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Salem Village. Survived by her brothers and sister, Joseph (late Ruth) Mistakevich of Streator, George Mistakevich of Manteno, Charles (Judy) Mistakovich of New Lenox, Marge Hausteild of Crest Hill. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Peter and pauline of...

Apr 4, 2006

Judith A. Doszak ""Judy"" (nee Malsky) Age 59. Passed away Peacefully Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side. Judy was born in Joliet and was a lifelong resident. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. Judy was a homemaker for many years,...

Apr 3, 2006

Robert P. Ruffatti ""Bob"" At rest Monday April 3, 2006 at home with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sharon (nee Steffes) Ruffatti. Loving father of; Julie (Kevin) Cummings, and Ryan Ruffatti. His parents, Peter and Margaret (nee Christensen) Ruffatti, two sisters, Sharon (Frank) Catania, and Linda (Randy) Teske, a brother Doug...

Mar 31, 2006

Paul A. Heinzel D.M.D. Age 51. Passed away suddenly Friday, March 31, 2006, due to injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in Las Vegas, NV. Survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Pamela S. (nee Johnson) Heinzel; his daughter, Meredith; and son, Daniel. Loving son of Kenneth P. and the late Marguerite (nee Simpson) Heinzel. He also...

Mar 29, 2006

James J. Mlakar ""Jimmy"" Age 84. At rest Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Donna M. (nee Anson) Mlakar; his loving son, Jim (Diana) Mlakar; five loving grandchildren; two sisters, Marge (Alvin) Attaway and Bernadine (George) Price. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded...

Mar 26, 2006

Fiordirosa, Anthony age 65, at rest March 26, 2006 with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Carmen (nee Dattalo), his sons Anthony and Nicky (Liz) Fiordirosa, his grandchildren Alyssa, Denise and Christopher Fiordirosa, two brothers Dominic and Jerry (Karen) Fiordirosa and four sisters Agnes (late Phil) LaFata, Carmella (late Jim) Faust, Phyllis (late Nick) Guerra...

Mar 25, 2006

Mary Skoff (nee Pluth) Age 94, passed away Saturday, March 25, at home. Mary was a lifelong resident of Joliet/Crest Hill area. Employed for many years at Rockwell-Standard Co. Member of the St. Genevieve Society, and the Rosarian Club of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survived by daughter, Lorraine Marcolina; sister, Helen (Richard-deceased) Johnson; three grandchildren, David, Jeffrey (Jean), Gary...