Joliet, IL Obituaries

James M. Matesevac Sr.

Apr 18, 2017

James M. Matesevac Sr., age 66, son of the late Edward and Edna Matesevac Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Nancy M. (nee Goldasich) Matesevac; adoring children, Candace L. (Brian) Thomas, Justin D. Ashley, Emily C.M. (Miklos) Simon, Elizabeth A. Ashley, Mary A. Ashley,...

Frances Theresa (Smolich) Sovich

Apr 17, 2017

Frances Theresa Sovich (nee Smolich), age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Dolly (the late Joseph) Rambow; grandchildren, Tiffany (Scot) Sebby and Joey (Kate) Rambow; great-grandchildren, Jake Rambow, Gavin and Delainie Sebby and Ava Rambow; daughter, Linda (Scott) Dyke; grandchildren, Martin...

Mark E. Schoener

Apr 17, 2017

Mark E. Schoener, age 76, at rest on Monday, April 17, 2017.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marian (nee Zelko); children, Heidi (Scott) Domark and Susie (Mark) Scheuber; grandchildren, Hannah and Hayley Domark, Katie and Maddie Scheuber; sisters, Margie (Mike) Corcoran, Anne (Chuck) Sartorelli, Mary (Mike) Burke; and lifelong friend, Jim Kinsella....

Wayne C. Moak

Apr 11, 2017

Wayne C. Moak, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Audrey (nee Semeniuk) Moak; children, Collene (Salvador) Mendoza, Collette Moak, Carl Moak; grandchildren, Ramon (Neeta) Escalante, Stephanie (Aaron) Sharp and Brianna (Anthony) Patrizi; great-granddaughter, Miah Patrizi; brother, Kenneth (Barbara) Moak; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death...

Kerri Elmore

Apr 11, 2017

A celebration of Kerri's life will begin on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Crest Hill.

Raymond A. ("Ray") Belasich

Apr 8, 2017

Raymond A. “Ray” Belasich passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home on Saturday April 8, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Raymond is survived by his sister, Rose Marie Zupancic; brother-in-law, Charles Anzelc; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mary (nee...

Maganbhai Patel

Apr 6, 2017

A Traditional Hindu Funeral Service for Maganbhai Patel will begin on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life (1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435).

Charlotte Jo Lindskog

Apr 4, 2017

Charlotte Jo Lindskog, age 70, entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Charlotte is survived by her loving children, Frank (JoAnne) Parisi, Tony (Barb) Parisi, Jeri (Mike) Layfield and Cindy Parisi; grandchildren, Michael, Morgan (Fiancé Alex), Frankie, Lauren, Paige, Anthony and Joey; siblings, Jerry (the late Margie) Lindskog,...

Richard M. Craig

Mar 29, 2017

Richard M. Craig, age 63, at rest on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his children, Greg (Dawn) Craig, Richard (Donna) Craig, Amanda (Jeff) Dalrymple; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; parents, Richard A. and Willetta M. (nee Roberts) Craig; siblings, Jeff (Sandy) Craig, Dave (Judy) Craig, Bob (Kristy) Craig,...

Nalbert Cardenas

Mar 28, 2017

Nalbert Cardenas “Nal”, age 52, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Nalbert is survived by his children, Jacob and Jordan Cardenas; mother, Pauline Cardenas; sister, Gina (John) Burzawa; niece and nephews, Brittany Burzawa, Nicholai (Jordan Burkybile) Burzawa and Anthony Burzawa; great -niece Elina  Burzawa; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins ...

Lorraine U. (Ceranski) Krizmanic

Mar 24, 2017

Lorraine U. Krizmanic (nee Ceranski), age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017, with her loving family by her side.

Lorraine is survived by her children, John (Alicia) Krizmanic, Anna Kirwan, Judy (Bill Weingarten) Krizmanic; grandchildren, Robert Krizmanic, Gabriel Blake Krizmanic, Kate Kirwan (Richard IV) Searls , Kyle Kirwan, Benjamin Weingarten and Leo Weingarten; sister,...

Oscar R. Salaiz

Mar 21, 2017

Oscar R. Salaiz, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Born on March 23, 1938 in El Paso, TX and a lifelong resident of the Joliet and Rockdale area.

Oscar is survived by his wife of 20 years, Cheryl L. (nee Monarch); son, Michael J. (Christine) Salaiz; daughter,...

James N. ("Jim") Hennings

Mar 15, 2017

James N. Hennings, “Jim”, age 80, rejoined his beloved wife Lois in Heaven on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

James is survived by his loving daughters, Ann (Michael) Murray and Lynn (Chester) Wartenberg; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Crisostomo and Lindsey (Doug) Donaway, Angela (Adam Gerencher), Laura (Serafin Rodriguez), Gina (Scott Reyes),...

Gregory Arness Brooks

Mar 14, 2017

Gregory Arness Brooks, age 46, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Gregory is survived by his wife, Stephanie Brooks; children, Jessica Lopez, Arness Brooks, Alex Lopez and Ella Brooks; grandson, Jayden Jones; mother, Brenda (nee Parish) Brooks; siblings, Anthony (Tara) Brooks and Kevin Brooks/ Amy Tibble; special aunt, Annette Parish; numerous aunts,...

Gertrude E. (Bahnmuller) Gregorich

Mar 14, 2017

Gertrude E. Gregorich (nee Bahnmuller), age 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Trudy, Gigi, as called by her family and friends was an outstanding homemaker for most of her life. She always said her greatest accomplishment was her family, as she knew she was meant to be a mother.

Trudy loved spending time...

Mary Augusta (Brundige) Haettinger

Mar 14, 2017

Mary A. Haettinger (nee Brundige), age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Mary was born on July 15, 1922 in Athens County Ohio.

Mary is survived by her children, Ruth (Ron) Parsons, George Jr.(Kathy) Haettinger; grandchildren, Jeff (Jen) Parsons, Kathy (Chris) Chandler, Lynn (Chris) Tidvall and Jane (Jason) Klink; great-grandchildren, Bob, Kiera, Mia, Max,...

Donna Smrekar

Mar 9, 2017

Donna Smrekar, age 59, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Donna is survived by her beloved cousin and care giver, Cheryl (the late James Sr.) Pasdertz; devoted cousins, James Jr. (Crystal) Pasdertz, Kris (Jeff Sr.) Brick, Sheri (Ralph) Augustyniak, Michelle (Paul Medina) Musser, Arlieta (Tom) McCabe, Michael, Dustin, James...

Richard M. McGrath

Mar 6, 2017

Richard Michael McGrath, age 87, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Richard was born in Joliet, IL on December 10, 1929 to Walter J. and Marie (Bolin) McGrath. He attended St. Patrick Catholic Grade School, Joliet Catholic High School and Joliet Junior College. Richard was employed by Illinois Bell...

Gladys M. O'Keefe

Mar 4, 2017

Gladys M. O’Keefe, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Gladys is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (Theodore) Scitar and Erin (Robert) Boseo; grandchildren, Robert (Cassandra) Klancher, Amy, Rebecca, Michael and Luke; great-grandchildren, Braelyn and Jaxson Klancher; special cousin Leila Ryan.

Preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. O’Keefe; parents, Vincent...

Kenneth P. "Tuna" Heinzel

Mar 3, 2017

Kenneth P. Heinzel “Tuna,” age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017 with his family by his side.

Kenneth is survived by children, Debra Heinzel and Thomas (Sara) Heinzel; grandchildren, Meredith (Matthew) Stone, Daniel Heinzel, Timothy and Marisa Heinzel; great-granddaughters, Alina and Luciella Stone; daughter-in-law, Pamela (the late Paul) Heinzel; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....