Joliet, IL Obituaries

Nov 10, 2005

Elaine R. Pleski (nee Kozlevcar) Age 65, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2005 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her four children, Teresa (Augie) Juricic, Roger (Lisa) Pleski, David (Christine Scharflein) Pleski and Raymond Jr. (Christine) Pleski; her grandchildren, Augie and Becky Juricic, Michael and Amanda Kittle, and David Pleski II; her mother, Helen...

Nov 10, 2005

Rosella White (nee Shear) Age 89. At rest Thursday, November 10, 2005 at Salem Village Rehabilitation Center. Survived by her daughters, Nancy Lee (DuWayne) Schuman, Rosemary Carter and Priscilla Joan (Ronald) Craig. Dearest grandmother of eight grandchildren, Sharon, Kathy, James F., David W., Ricky, Jodi, Janet L. and Geri L. and 11 great-grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews...

Nov 5, 2005

Gregory M. Malnar Age 23. At rest, Saturday, November 5, 2005. Survived by his loving parents, John L. Sr. and Carol A. (nee Marvic) Malnar; a sister, Ann Marie (Michael) Gajdalo; two brothers, John Jr. (Nancy), and Paul Malnar; two very special nephews, Matthew Gajdalo and Macormack Malnar; and his dear grandmother, Elizabeth Malnar; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins...

Nov 5, 2005

Gregory M. Malnar Age 23. At rest, Saturday, November 5, 2005. Survived by his loving parents, John L. Sr. and Carol A. (nee Marvic) Malnar; a sister, Ann Marie (Michael) Gajdalo; two brothers, John Jr. (Nancy), and Paul Malnar; two very special nephews, Matthew Gajdalo and Macormack Malnar; and his dear grandmother, Elizabeth Malnar; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins...

Nov 4, 2005

Henry W. Ricken Age 79. At rest Friday, November 4, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 47 years, Gloria A. (nee Eipers) Ricken; his children, Ann (John) Shaffstall, Erwin Ricken, William (Maryann) Ricken, and Brian (Susan) Ricken; 10 grandchildren, John W., Bill and Hannah Shaffstall, Kati, Matthew and...

Oct 31, 2005

Diana L. White-Meier Age 70. Passed away suddenly Monday, October 31, 2005 at her home. Preceded in death by mother Louise Colbert. Survived by her loving and dedicated husband, Charles J. White. Four children, Mark (Theresa) Meier, Glenn (Ann) Meier, Ted Meier, and Leana (Stephen) Bethel. Three step-daughters, Deborah White, Joyce L. (James) Weber, Kimberley Wenzler; six grandchildren; a...

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...