Joliet, IL Obituaries

May 18, 2017

Gerald L. Mudroch, age 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 18, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Gerald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joan (nee Salopek) Mudroch; children, Aaron (Jennifer) Mudroch and Audrey (Matt Shipley) Mudroch; four grandchildren, Rachel and Evan Mudroch and Jordan and Jolie Boros; sister, Beverly (the late...

May 17, 2017

The Rodriguez family, with sorrow and broken hearts, announces the transition into Eternal Life of their beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Emma Rodriguez; who entered into God's heavenly gates on May 17, 2017 at her home in Westminster, Colorado. Her earthly life began on September 16, 1934 when she was born to her parents, Seferino Mata and Nellie Rodriguez...

May 17, 2017

Mrs. Jo Anne Martin, a.k.a ”Ms. Pooky”, was born on April 5, 1946 in Laurel Mississippi - the daughter of George Berry and Earline McCurdy. She was a devoted wife of over 49 ½ years to Henry Martin Sr. Jo Anne passed away May 17th 2017.

Jo Anne loved the Lord Jesus Christ and served as a...

May 17, 2017

John C. Blackburn, age 51, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, with his loving wife and their companion, Magoo, by his side.

John is survived by his wife, Kathleen A. “Kate” (Plese) Blackburn; canine companion, Magoo; his sister, Susan Blackburn, his mother-in-law, “Momma” Geraldine E. Plese; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard (MaryAnn) Plese, Patricia...

May 14, 2017

Joseph "Lock'o" Fadukovich of Rockdale, IL passed away on May 14, 2017 in Cleveland Heights, OH.

He was the loving son of the late Joseph and Barbara Fadukovich. He was the dear brother of Mary Hart of Murfreesboro, TN. He was the uncle of David K. Hart (Anna Marie) of Murfreesboro, TN and Melody Hart (Gary Benjamin)...

May 12, 2017

Bradley David Gatons, age 56, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home in Springfield, IL.

He is survived by his beloved daughter, Vanessa (Mitch) Pillarick and his grandchildren, Adelaide and Weston. He is also survived by his sisters, Barbara (John) Smith and Beverly (Paul) Woelfer.

Preceded in death by his loving parents,...

May 12, 2017

Gertrude M. (nee Bronkema) Flaynik “Nana”, age 94, passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice on Friday, May 12, 2017 surrounded by the love of her family.

Gertrude is survived by her loving and devoted children, Dennis (Betty) Zaletel and Theresa McGuire; two grandsons, Mike (Erin) Testa and Mark (Kirsten) Testa; 3 granddaughters, Sara (Ryan) Dixon,...

May 10, 2017

Jacquelyn “Jack” Eva Marchand (Del Rosario), age 33, born, June 17, 1983 in Manila, Philippines, at rest on May 10, 2017.

Preceded in death by her grandmother, Barbara Taylor; grandfathers, Leonardo Del Rosario and Dennis Prince Sr.; and her faithful canine companions Cedric and Raider

Left to celebrate Jack’s memory are her husband, Ryan Marchand...

May 9, 2017

LaVerne M. Confiliano-Lisdero (nee Guardia), age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 with her loving family close by her side.

LaVerne is survived by her children, Don (Mary Lynn) Confiliano, Carol (Joseph) Ward and Jim Confiliano; step-children, Lu (Barry) Gordon, Judy (Swede) Lindstrom and Raspin Stuwart; 15 grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1...

May 9, 2017

Elvera W. Thom (nee Wendell), age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 09, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Elvera is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, George Thom; children, Carol (Victor) Fonseca, Robert (Susan) Thom, Barbara (Steven) Mauer and Kathleen (John) Barrowman; grandchildren, Aaron (Tamara) Jones, Kevin (Ericka) Jones and Sarah...

May 8, 2017

Sophie K. Kolakowski (nee Matkovic), age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Presence Villa Franciscan.

Sophie is survived by her loving daughter, Kay Kolakowski; her sisters, Lorraine (late Joseph) Belom, Jeanne (Kenneth) Kowall and sisters-in-law, Pat Matkovic and Joyce Matkovic. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by...

May 5, 2017

Thomas J. Hill, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Tom is survived by his son; Michael (Letticia) Hill; grandchildren, Anthony and Micaela Hill.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary (nee St.Claire); daughter, Ilissa Hill; brothers, Walter Hill and Charles Hill.

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May 4, 2017

Shane Matthew Stephenson, 4 months old, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2017.

Shane is survived by his beloved parents, Matthew and Nicole Stephenson; loving sisters, Nolee Marie and Kyliee Paige; maternal grandma, Gail DeMaso; paternal grandma, Dianna (Papa Eric) Anderson; paternal grandpa, Henry Stephenson; great-grandmothers’ , Bernice Voss, Charity Anderson and Mary Stephenson; numerous aunts, uncles...

May 1, 2017

Willard Anthony Lausch, age 56, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 1, 2017.

Willard is survived by his siblings, James Lausch, Lorraine (Roy) Pershey, Jamie Lausch, Bobbi Lausch, Kathleen Lausch, Karen (Angelo) DelRaso and Daniel (Tiffany) Lausch; nieces and nephews, Eric (Ashley) Pershey, Irene (John) Chaplin, Dennis McNamara, Robert Lausch, Brianna Lausch, Christopher Lausch and Madelyn Lausch;...

Apr 30, 2017

Richard Lee LeGrand, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his children, John (Mary) LeGrand and Teresa (Peter) Adams; grandchildren, Joseph (Susan) LeGrand, Robert LeGrand and Thomas (girlfriend Emily Smith) LeGrand, Steven Lanier, Jennifer Lanier, Michelle Lanier and Christopher Raymond; neighbors and good...

Apr 28, 2017

Roberta “Bobbi” Lara, age 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Roberta is survived by her sister, Theresa (Brian) Baranski; nephew, Brian (Kristin) Baranski Jr.; niece, Cheryl (Dave Ramirez) Baranski; great-nieces and nephews, Makenna, Carter, Logan, Ethan, Chase, Noah and Olivia; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and best friend,...

Apr 27, 2017

Barbara (nee Hasty) Tomlinson, age 72, passed away at Joliet Area Community Hospice on Thursday April 27, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.

She is survived by her brother, Tom Hasty; sisters, Linda Beatz and Judy Hasty; niece, Laurie (Ed) Dunbar; nephew, Denny (Amy) Hatton; great-niece, Bailey Dunbar; great-nephews, Thomas and Cody Hatton and her wonderful...

Apr 24, 2017

Dolores S. Livingston (nee Mrozek), age 87, passed away peacefully at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Monday, April 24, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Dolores is survived by her dear son, Don (Laura) Livingston; caring niece, Liz (Frank) Redey; nephews, Jim (Tina) Mrozek, Mike (April) Mrozek; loving grandchildren, Max, Jake, Logan, Courtney, Alyssa,...

Apr 22, 2017

Alvin “Al”, “Oop” Raymond Bokoski Age 84, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.

Alvin was born on July 17, 1932 in Joliet, IL a graduate from Joliet Catholic High School in 1950. He was in the Navy Reserves from 1950 to 1954,...

Apr 20, 2017

Agnes L. Horvat, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Agnes is survived by her loving children, Edward (Lena) Horvat, Richard (Rosemary) Horvat and Lynnan (George) Barr; grandchildren, Gabrielle and Samantha Horvat, Julia and Hannah Mihelich, Andrew and Nathan Horvat, Matthew Barr, Alyssa (Stefan) Young, Stephanie Barr...