Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jun 15, 2017

Richard A. Craig, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Willetta (nee Roberts) Craig; children, Jeff (Sandy) Craig, Dave (Judy) Craig, Bob (Kristy) Craig, Randy (Denise Fisk) Craig, Cathy (Darle) Olson, Loretta (Gord) Bowman and Barbara (Joel)...

Jun 14, 2017

Martin R. Furdek “Shorty”, age 65, at rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Martin is survived by sister, Judith A. Kump; brother, Richard Furdek; nephews, Brian and Paul Kump. Special thank you to good friends Ron Hanko, Wayne Walczak, Bob Kauzlaric and Don Wetherholt. Your friendship and concern was greatly appreciated.

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Jun 13, 2017

Joseph G. Nurczyk, age 58, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Joe is survived by his beloved fiancée, Vicki Kaminskas; two children; sister, Barb (Jake) Jacobs; nephews, Jeff and Doug; Aunt Geri Nurczyk; Kristin and Joe Kaminskas Jr.; as well as numerous cousins.

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Jun 12, 2017

Jerald E. Saragossa, age 51, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 12, 2017.

Jerry is survived by his beloved companion, Chrissy; best friend, Ronnie; loving daughters, Sylyna (Matthew) Huff, Anjelica (Megan) Hendry, Emily Hendry, Brooke Avila and Brandy Ficarella; grandchildren, Marjyah, Ameilyiea, Dean, Dominic, Denalii, Channce, Matthew, Roman, Antonio, Mateo, Dannika and Jaymes; father, John Saragossa; siblings,...

Jun 11, 2017

Donald L. Scheidt, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 with his loving family by his side at his residence.

Preceded in death by his wife, Marie V. (Norman) of 55 years; parents, Charles and Helen Scheidt; brothers, Richard (late Georgia) and Bill (Inez) Scheidt; brothers-in-law, Stanley Gray and Robert (late Beverly) Norman; sisters-in-law, Mary...

Jun 10, 2017

Sheila Marie Barker (nee Foster), age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Sheila is survived by her loving children, James (Monica) Barker and Catherine Barker; grandchildren, Matthew and Dylan Barker; sister-in-law, Lorraine (the late Grant) Barker; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold “Bill” Barker (2017);...

Jun 8, 2017

José García Hernandez of Joliet, Illinois passed away on June 8, 2017 at age 82.

He was the beloved husband of Petra (Gaytan) Garcia for 62 years and the loving father of 9, Arturo Garcia, Pedro (Yolanda) Garcia, Florina García, Lilia García, Ascensión (Nancy) Garcia, Rosa (Alex) Hernandez, Petra (Carlos) Guerrero, Jose (Patty) Garcia,  Juan (Renee) Garcia.  ...

Jun 4, 2017

Alejandro Jimenez-Garcia, age 65, at rest on Sunday, June 4, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Alejandro is survived by his loving wife, Diana (nee Molina) Jimenez; children, Carlos (Sarah) Jimenez and Sandra Jimenez; mother, Francisca Garcia-Hernandez;  grandchildren, Karyna, Mia, Xavier and Elena; siblings, Juana, Raul, Jesus, Guadalupe, Elva and Alberto; numerous nieces, nephews and...

Jun 4, 2017

Mateo Reyes-Ballez Sr., age 61, passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice on Sunday, June 4, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Mateo is survived by his loving wife, Domitila Reyes; son, Mateo Reyes Jr.; mother, Maria Reyes; numerous, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his father, Demetrio Reyes; grandfather, Pablo...

May 31, 2017

A celebration of Lilia's life will begin on Saturday, June 10, 2017 with a funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 10:00 a.m. then driving in procession to Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet for a graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Visitation will be Friday, June 9, 2017 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3:00 p.m....

May 31, 2017

Regina Margaret Skorupa, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 from a brief illness at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Regina is survived by her sister, Marianne “Dolly” Pliml; brother, Edwin Eric Skorupa and numerous cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Anne (nee Kramerich) Skorupa; numerous aunts and uncles.

May 30, 2017

Rodrigo Santos Magundayao passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.  Rodrigo is survived by his two daughters Lisa Magundayao and Cheryl Magundayao North, both of who are his daughters with Delia Theda Uy (Magundayao-Scott); his two grandchildren, Charlotte and Bennett North; his son-in-law Michael North; as well as his many loving family members and friends in Chicago and Taguig,...

May 29, 2017

Lorraine M. Hrubos (nee Sefcik), age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 29, 2017.

Lorraine is survived by her loving daughter, Mary Jane (William) Worek. She was the proud grandmother of two boys, Christopher and Michael Worek; aunt and guardian to Anthony Panella; dear sister-in-law to Isabel (George) Sefcik-Voitik. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews....

May 27, 2017

Frances I. “Robby” (nee Hornicak) Wroblewski, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2017.

Fran is survived by her loving sisters-in-law, Audrey Hornicak and Patricia Hornicak; step-sons; step-grandsons; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Alex Wroblewski; parents, John and Barbara (nee Maycher) Hornicak; siblings, Ann (George) Dancisak, Sophie...

May 25, 2017

MeriKay Kelley of Ludington Michigan, formerly of New Lenox, Illinois, died peacefully on May 24th, 2017.  Born September 29, 1940 in Rock Island, Illinois, she is preceded in death by her parents, Daniel Kelley and Mary Jo (Kenneth) Miller.

MeriKay was an assembly worker at Borg Warner for over 20 years, a welder, caregiver, and insurance salesperson....

May 24, 2017

Audrey M. Kachelhoffer, age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.

Audrey is survived by her loving nieces and nephews, Patti (John) D’Ambrose, Bridget (Jeff) Curran, Mike (Tami) McGann, Danny McGann, David McGann and Katie (Kevin) Zihlman; 13 great-nieces and nephews and 3 great-great-nieces and nephew.

Preceded in death by her parents, John...

May 24, 2017

Rose Marie Zupancic (nee Belasich), age 89, peacefully entered eternal life on Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Born May 19, 1928 in Joliet, resided in Plainfield for 57 years.

Survived by her devoted family; daughter, Mary Kay (James) Thayer of Spring, TX; sons, Paul (Sandi) of Marseilles and James (Joanna) of Romeoville. Loving grandmother to her four granddaughters,...

May 23, 2017

Marjorie Ann Muchowski (nee Ryan), age 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017.

Loving mother of Michael (the late Julie) Muchowski, Susan (Craig) Spangler, Thomas (Janice Moore) Muchowski and Peggy (the late Peter) Meeker; dearest grandmother and great-grandmother; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edmund...

May 20, 2017

John E. Adamich, age 85, passed away, following a brief illness, on Saturday, May 20, 2017 peacefully with his loving family by his side.

John is survived by his loving children, Jack (Anna) Adamic, Kathleen (Tony) Costa and Mary Adamic; cherished grandchildren, Erin (Scott) Foat, John (Kelly Spitzner) Adamic, Anthony and Christopher Costa; dearest great-grandchildren, Dylan and...

May 20, 2017

Jeanette F. (nee Fedora) Liddle, age 79, passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice on Saturday, May 20, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Jeanette is survived by her loving children, Gregory Liddle, Cathleen Liddle and Charleen (Michael) Contos; grandchildren, Kaitlin Contos, Anthony M. Contos, Jennifer (Keagan Eppler) Liddle, Timmy (Solana Villarruel) Pivonka, Nick...