Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

David Paul Hann Sr.

David Paul Hann Sr.

Jan 17, 2018

David Paul Hann Sr., age 83, at rest at his home on Wednesday January 17, 2018 with his loving family by his side after a brief illness.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Judith (nee Tomasic); children, David Paul Hann Jr., Susan (Mark) Densford and Beverly Hann; grandchildren, Ryan and...

Delores Mae "Sis" (Weese)  Michalak

Delores Mae "Sis" (Weese) Michalak

Jan 15, 2018

Delores Mae (Sis) Michalak, (nee Weese), age 92, passed away at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Monday, January 15, 2018.

Delores is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Stephen Michalak; and her three sons Ronald (Bonnie), Denny (Carol), and David (Kathy) Michalak. Delores, affectionally known as “Grammy” to her nine grandchildren...

JoAnn T. (Perconte)  Clennon

JoAnn T. (Perconte) Clennon

Jan 15, 2018

JoAnn Clennon, (nee Perconte), age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018.

JoAnn is survived by her loving children, Carol (the late Chip) Kodiak, Judi (Ed) Kelley, Jack (Nancy) Clennon, Debbie (Dan) Lambert, and Maureen (Ron) Hubbard; grandchildren, Chad (Jennifer) Kodiak, Cari (Bryan) Pyka, and Cris (Teresa) Kodiak; Heather (Jeff) Arnsperger, Melissa...

Antoinette C. (Libersher)  "Toni" Petrovic

Antoinette C. (Libersher) "Toni" Petrovic

Jan 11, 2018

Antoinette C. “Toni” (nee Libersher) Petrovic, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Salem Village with her family by her side.

Toni is survived by her nephews; Carl A. (Judy) Lindstrom and Charles A. Lindstrom.  Numerous great nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by...

Edward Joseph Metesh

Edward Joseph Metesh

Jan 11, 2018

Edward Joseph Metesh, age 82, born January 8, 1936, at rest on Thursday, January 11, 2018.

Edward is survived by his siblings, Bernice Metesh, James Metesh and Marian (the late Chet) Dombrowski of Madison, WI; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins located here, Canada and Slovenia.

Preceded in death by his...

Ernest Hatfield

Ernest Hatfield

Jan 10, 2018

Ernest Hatfield, age 84, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Ernest is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon (nee Larson) Hatfield; children, Alan (Tori), Lovell (Shelli) and Ernest Hatfield; step-children, Daniel (the late Toni) Spires, Douglas (Annette) Spires and Dana Pike; 10 grandchildren; and...

Virginia Ann (Welps)  Roman

Virginia Ann (Welps) Roman

Jan 9, 2018

Virginia Ann (nee Welps) Roman, age 86, a resident of Maple Grove, MN and a former longtime resident of Plainfield, IL, passed away January 9th, 2018 in Robbinsdale, MN.  She was born on March 1st, 1931 in Chicago, IL.

Virginia is survived by her loving children, Linda (Tom) Krizmanic, Ed (Diane) Roman, Paul (Becky)...

Jean M. (Stefanich)  Wolz

Jean M. (Stefanich) Wolz

Jan 9, 2018

Jean M. (nee Stefanich) Wolz, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2018, at Our Lady of Angels in the company of her family.

She was born on June 24, 1933, to Peter and Anna Stefanich. A lifelong Joliet resident, she was a graduate of St. Francis Academy, Class of 1951.  Jean was...

Mary Beth (Papesh)  Dodge

Mary Beth (Papesh) Dodge

Jan 7, 2018

Mary Beth Dodge (nee Papesh), age 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2018 with her loved ones by her side.

Mary Beth is survived by her loving husband, David Dodge; two sons, Christopher D. Dodge and Matthew R. Dodge; one sister, Judith Papesh; and furry companion, Hossa.

Preceded...

Leonard R. Vranicar

Leonard R. Vranicar

Jan 5, 2018

Leonard R. Vranicar, age 80, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018.

Leonard is survived by his loving children, William (Mary) Vranicar, David (Dee) Vranicar and Joseph (Kim) Vranicar; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Mel; one sister, Barbara; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Lillian E. (Zelko)  Stefanich

Lillian E. (Zelko) Stefanich

Jan 3, 2018

Lillian E. (nee Zelko) Stefanich, age 89, at rest on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Lillian is survived by her beloved sons, John (Pam) Stefanich, Paul Stefanich and Dave (Tara) Stefanich; grandchildren, Stephanie Eggman, Tiffany (Michael Craig) Stefanich, Michelle (Edgar) Jones, Sophia (Brandon Davidson) Alonzo, Zachary Stefanich, Melissa...

Helen C. (Becker)  Wrobel

Helen C. (Becker) Wrobel

Jan 2, 2018

Helen C. (nee Becker) Wrobel, 87, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her longtime home at Winfield Woods Nursing Home after a long battle with Dementia.

Helen is survived by six children, David (Candy) of Shorewood, Robert (Pamela) of Morris, Joseph (Donna) of Fort Myers, FL, Cathy (Russ) Sorensen of...

George Porvaznik

George Porvaznik

Jan 1, 2018

George Porvaznik, age 97, at rest on Monday, January 1, 2018.

George is survived by his brother-in-law, Charles (Mary Sue) Janes; sister-in-law, Joan Janes; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded  in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Mary “Mitzi” (nee Janes) Porvaznik; parents; siblings, Ann, John, Mary and Anthony...

Bob Durand Odom

Bob Durand Odom

Dec 31, 2017

Bob Durand Odom, age 99, was called to his eternal resting place on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Born in Laurens County, Georgia and raised in Umatilla, Florida.

Bob served in the United States Army during WWII, AmeriCal Division, Guadalcanal, and was awarded the American Defense Medal and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Medal with Bronze...

Beverly Jane (Tezak)  Briese

Beverly Jane (Tezak) Briese

Dec 31, 2017

Beverly Jane Briese (nee Tezak), age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 31, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Beverly is survived by her loving children, Terry, Jr. (Gina), Jean (Gerald) Scott, Brian (Kristin), and Barbara (Christopher) Clark; cherished grandchildren, Nathan, Lorin, and  Elise Briese, Gustav, Vanja, Peregrine, Jocelyn, and Theoden...

Marie L. (Riffel)  Muster

Marie L. (Riffel) Muster

Dec 30, 2017

Marie L. Muster (nee Riffel), age 85, at rest on Saturday, December 30, 2017.

Marie is survived by her loving children, Kathy (Tom) Warn, Judy Muster, Ken (Kirsten) Muster, Sandy (Tony) Flores and Sharon Schroeder; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Frank...

Bennie L. Huddlestun

Bennie L. Huddlestun

Dec 29, 2017

Bennie L. Huddlestun, age 85, passed away on Friday, and December 29, 2017 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Bennie is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Virginia Rosalie (nee Hinkle) Huddlestun; children, Debra (Randell) Sherman, Janis (George) Harris, Nancy (David) Brooks, Teresa (Dan) Seeman and John (Karen) Huddlestun; grandchildren, Karen (Tim)...

Rita R. (Hazer)  Book

Rita R. (Hazer) Book

Dec 29, 2017

Rita R. (nee Hazer) Book, born and raised in Joliet, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Rita is survived by her daughter, Beth Ann (Ted) Matichak; son, David H. Book; grandson, Andrew Lee Matichak; sister; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Joseph G. Lopykinski

Joseph G. Lopykinski

Dec 25, 2017

Joseph G. Lopykinski, age 82, passed away on December 25, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Rosemary Lopykinski; children, Jo Ann Lopykinski, Joseph (Susan) Lopykinski, Tony (Krista) Lopykinski, David (Kelly) Lopykinski, Mary Ann (Paul) Reider, and Michael (Katie) Lopykinski; grandchildren, Amanda, Ethan,...

Eustolia (Perez)  Cisneros

Eustolia (Perez) Cisneros

Dec 24, 2017

Eustolia (nee Perez) Cisneros, age 75, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017.

Eustolia is survived by her husband, Francisco Cisneros Sr.; children, Armando (Dionicia) Cisneros, Fernando (Georgina) Cisneros, Sergio (Sonia) Cisneros, Rosaisela (Jose deJesus) Lopez, Francisco (M. Elena) Cisneros Jr. and Ismael (Deisy) Cisneros Sr.; grandchildren, Gerardo (Jaquelin), Juan Carlos, Gina, Briana, Aaron,...

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