Joliet, IL Obituaries

Sep 1, 2005

Raymond J. Vicic USN Retired At rest, Thursday, September 1, 2005 at his home, with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Irene (nee Likovich) Vicic. Loving father of; Cindy (Don) Olson, Tim (Carol), Randy and Larry Vicic, and Paula (Anthony) Sraj. Dearest grandfather of; Abby and Jillian Vicic, Taylor and Matthew Vicic,...

Sep 1, 2005

Frances P. Zola ""Sissy"" (nee Stiglic) Age 70, at rest Thursday, September 1, 2005 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Ronald E. Zola; and adored by her loving children, Ronald J. Zola and Mary Fran (Mike) Zaworski; two sisters, Lillian (Joseph) Kucharz and Rose (Geno) Pesavento; two brothers, Charles...

Sep 1, 2005

William D. Ausec Sr. ""Bill"" Age 71. At rest Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by wife of 52 years Ellen (nee McKay) Ausec; loving father of Daniel and William Jr. Ausec; Dana (special son-in-law Anton) Hermann; proud grandfather of Michael and Toni Hermann; two sisters, Carol (late Paul) Sivitskis, Peggy (Peter) Stump; one...

Aug 29, 2005

Michael C. Patterson Age 47. At rest on Monday, August 29, 2005. Survived by his wife, Waynette A. (nee Lawler) Patterson. His child, Melanie D. Patterson. His step-children, Alec J. McKanna, Lance E. and Victoria D. (Tori) Banister. His parents, Henry Patterson and Mary Ann Patterson. His grandmother, Alice Nunes. Two sisters, Tammy (Randy) Mathis and Debbie (Jim) Ruppel....

Dec 19, 2003

John S. Ukovich, age 84, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 19, 2003 at Rosewood Care Center.

Born on December 16, 1919 in Joliet and a resident his entire life, John was a U.S. Navy veteran. He served his country during World War II aboard the USS Edwards in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from International...

Jun 16, 2003

Lorraine (nee Swandak) Papesh, age 70, at rest on Monday, June 16, 2003 at her home.

Survived by her sister, Mary Ann (late Edward) Decman; niece, Pamela (Jim) Dapkus; nephews, Mark (June) and Robert Decman; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph K. Papesh and her son,...

Mar 19, 2003

At rest Wednesday March 19, 2003 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center

Born in Joliet on February 8th 1911 and a lifelong resident. Member of K.S.K.J. St. Genevieve Society #108, Rosarian’s, and Holy Family Society.

Survived by her loving husband of 64 years Howard T. Wynne, 2 children Diane Wynne of Joliet and Thomas (Cheryl)...

Apr 8, 2002

Phillip E. Jaeger, age 77, at rest Monday, April 8, 2002 at Rosewood Care Center.

Survived by his loving daughter, Valerie Cheney; two grandchildren, Tricia and Joseph Cheney; sister, Mary Stewart of Las Vegas. Also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Born in Evanston, Illinois. Lived in Joliet for 30 years.

Preceded in death...

May 31, 2000

Richard W. ‘Sonny’ Tezak, age 80, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000. He was born September 6, 1919, in Joliet.

He was owner and operator of the Tezak Funeral Home. Dick was a veteran of World War II. He served as a pilot with the United States Navy Air Corp.

Richard was active in local politics...

Mar 25, 1999

Jose Dueñez, Jr. of Joliet, age 25, lost his life tragically during a tactical training exercise, while in the service of the United States Army, in Lithuania on March 31, 2025. He was born to his parents Jose and Leticia (nee Quintero) Dueñez on April 8, 1999.

Jose Jr. was raised in Joliet along with his five sisters. He spent much...