Joliet, IL Obituaries

Oct 30, 2005

Susan E. Turk ""Pooh"" Age 39. At rest Sunday, October 30, 2005 at St. Mary's Hospital in Kankakee, IL. Survived by her father, James B. Turk; a sister, Ann M. (Michael) Wilson; two brothers, James J. (Anita), and Robert ""Bobby"" (Corine) Turk; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends also survive. Preceded in death; her mother, Evelyn M....

Oct 24, 2005

Margaret Lipinski (nee Vonch) Age 90, passed away October 24, 2005 from natural causes. Most recently, she resided at St. Clare Meadows in Baraboo, WI. Prior to that, she was a life long resident of Joliet, IL. Born on June 2, 1915, she was one of nine children of Charles and Caroline (Latek) Vonch. She married Joseph Lipinski in...

Oct 21, 2005

Santos A. Sosa (nee Amador) Age 74. At rest Friday, October 21, 2005 at Palos Community Hospital. Loving mother of Santos (Manuel) Zavala, Rosario (Adolfo) Arias and Irene (David) Tobar; she raised four beloved grandchildren, Crestobal Mireles, Aristeo (Christina) Mireles, Irma Rodriguez and Selena Sosa. Numerous other grandchildren; great grandchildren; her loving companion, Leo Trevino; a sister, Enriqueta Arriola;...

Oct 21, 2005

Edward V. Francis ""Slim"" ""The Polka King"" At rest Friday, October 21, 2005 at Deerbrook Care Center. Survived by a daughter, Laurel Ryder; grandson and special friend and dance partner for 22 years, Norma Specht; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Kolich) Francis; three sisters, Marion Policandrotes,...

Oct 20, 2005

Grace Olive Naylor (nee Moore) At rest Thursday, October 20, 2005. Born in Washington, PA. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard Naylor; children, Richard (Teresa), Michael (Tina), and Frank Naylor; grandchildren, Chelly (Ron) Pasdertz, Joleen Naylor, Dennis Duff, Michele Pruitt, Steve Tucker, Misty (Chris) Russel, Samantha (James Lee) Colegrove; 14 great-grandchildren; a sister, Nellie Luellen; and...

Oct 20, 2005

Irene M. Dufour (nee Brisart) Age 89, at rest Thursday, October 20, 2005 at her home with her family by her side. Loving mother of Victor E. Dufour, Alice (Arthur) ""Skip"" Kraus and daughter-in-law, Jackie (late Paul L.) Dufour. Dearest grandmother of 14, Barbara (Matthew) Aharrah, Edward (Tracie), Victor (Chela) and Chrissy Dufour, Lynn (Dave) Lihosit, Karen (Bruce) May,...

Oct 20, 2005

Winifred C. (nee Ward) Decman "Winnie" (Nee Ward), age 85, recently of Murfreesboro, TN died Saturday, October 20, 2005, at home with her family by her side.

She was born May 31, 1920 in Joliet and was a lifelong resident. She is survived by one son, David Decman of Mystic, CT; four daughters, Veronica (George) Maertin of...

Oct 16, 2005

Margaret A. Plankar (nee Dolinshek) Age 84. At rest Sunday, October 16, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. Loving mother of Peggy (Ed) Periu, and Amy (Michael) Gahan; daughter-in-law, Carol (late William P.) Plankar. Dearest grandmother to Julie (Pete) McMahon, Eric Periu, Megan Magee, Molly Gahan, Lauren and Shannon Plankar, Sarah (Nathan)...

Oct 16, 2005

Marie R. Dedinski (nee Cernugel) Age 84, at rest Sunday, October 16, 2005 at Deerbrook Care Center. Survived by her sisters, Margaret (Tony) Grayhack, Dolores (Late Thomas) Luzbetak, Bernadine (Chet) Rutkowski; a brother, Joseph (Gizella) Cernugel. Also survived by numerous nieces; nephews and cousins. Preceded by her husband, Louis Dedinski (1973); parents, Martin and Mary (nee Kambic) Cernugel; a...

Oct 14, 2005

Ray Thomas Hodge ""Tom"" Age 60. At rest, peacefully Friday, October 14, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with his family by his side. Preceded in death by his parents, Ray and AnJean (nee Ferguson) Hodge; and a sister, Carol Ann. Survived by his loving children, Chris (Lisa) Hodge and Courtany (Chad) Stoner; his loving grandchildren,...

Oct 12, 2005

Josip M. Babic Age 79. At rest Wednesday, October 12, 2005, at Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home. Survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Carmen (nee Balic) Babic; two brothers, Dujo (Ida) Babic and Marko (Mary) Babic. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, Sime and Antonia (nee Masic) Babic; three sisters,...

Oct 11, 2005

Pearl I. Sartori (nee Limebeck) Age 95. At rest Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at the Embassy Care Center in Wilmington. Loving mother of Jo Ann (Lawrence) Van Allen, and Eugene (Marge) Sartori. Dearest grandmother to John (Janice) Sartori, Janice (Bruce) Gaster, Jill Sartori, and Julie (David, Sr.) Wiedmeyer; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, William (Anne) Limebeck. Numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Oct 11, 2005

Pearl I. Sartori (nee Limebeck) Age 95. At rest Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at the Embassy Care Center in Wilmington. Loving mother of Jo Ann (Lawrence) Van Allen, and Eugene (Marge) Sartori. Dearest grandmother to John (Janice) Sartori, Janice (Bruce) Gaster, Jill Sartori, and Julie (David, Sr.) Wiedmeyer; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, William (Anne) Limebeck. Numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Oct 10, 2005

John W. ""Rocky"" Ratkovich Age 78. At rest Monday, October 10, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with his family by his side. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Marjorie (nee Bokan) Ratkovich; his parents, Joseph and Lila (nee Larson) Ratkovich; a sister, Helen Whalen; and three brothers, Matthew, Joseph and Samuel Ratkovich. Survived by his loving...

Oct 7, 2005

Mary Lou Bazzoni (nee Quas) Age 66 at rest Friday, October 7, 2005 at Deer Brook Care Centre. Survived by her sister, Vicki Jorritsma; niece, Catherine Foley; nephew, Nicholas Jorritsma; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and dear friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Dennis E. Bazzoni (1986); parents, Atelio A. and Margaret M. (nee Esler) Quas....

Sep 30, 2005

Thomas F. Saenz Age 69. At rest Friday, September 30, 2005 at his late residence. Survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Julia (nee Zaragoza); his loving children, Frank, Claudia Ferrero, Sylvia (Michael) Cioni, Catalina (Jamie) Fabela; grandfather of Angela and Eric Saenz, Bristiana Ferrero, Gino and Dominic Cioni, Fabiana Fabela,; great-grandfather of Eve and Tyler Saenz. Also...

Sep 27, 2005

Bernice M. Luzbetak (nee Dolasinski) Age 83 at rest Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at the Victory Centre. Loving mother of Marlene (Jack) Brunsfeld, one sister-in-law, Evelyn (late Chester) Dolasin, one brother-in-law, Joseph (late Charlotte) Kropinski. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by her husband, Anthony Luzbetak (1952), three sisters, Casmira (Clyde) Hill, Josephine (Thomas) Surinak and...

Sep 27, 2005

Age 80. At rest Tuesday, September 27, 2005 at the Illinois Veteran's Home in Manteno, IL. Bruno was a U.S. Army Veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. He was employed by U.S. Steel. Bruno was famous for making numerous Rosaries and wood crafts. He was an avid bingo caller. Bruno was also a member of...

Sep 23, 2005

Joseph F. Grahovac Joseph F. Grahovac, age 83. At rest Friday, September 23, 2005 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Survived by his companion, Natalie Leonard; a sister, Mary (late Elmer) Vicich; a brother, George (late Rita) Grahovac; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; and one sister. Joseph was born...

Sep 21, 2005

Agnes M. Marentic At rest Wednesday, September 21, 2005. Survived by a daughter, Barbara J. (late James W.) Stukel; a granddaughter, Kimberly A. Stukel; and a sister, Veronica (late Frank) Gutnik; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded by her husband, Anton M. Marentic; a son, Anthony J. Marentic; two brothers, Stanley and Bernard Karruckas and a...