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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Anton "Tony" Kaluza
Jan 13, 2017
Anton “Tony” Kaluza, age 82, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, January 13, 2017.
Left to celebrate Tony’s life are his beloved wife of 57 years, Julia (nee Cepon) Kaluza; loving children, Tony (Joni) Kaluza, Robert “Bobby” (Gina) Kaluza, Kathy (Blake) Mellecker, and Barbie (Bob) Kagay; cherished grandchildren, T.J., Alex, and Bobby Kaluza, Mackenzie and Benjamin...
Phyllis M. "Toots" (Egdorf) Schmidt
Jan 12, 2017
Phyllis M. Schmidt “Toots” (nee Egdorf), age 95, formerly of Crest Hill, IL at rest on Thursday, January 12, 2017.
Phyllis is survived by her loving children, Kathleen (the late Rick) Close, Karen (Thomas) Pucel, Charles Schmidt; grandchildren, Mark (Michelle) Alstott, Michael (Nicole) Alstott, Jason (Krystal) Barz, Craig (Kate) Barz, Lindsay Gunier; great-grandchildren, Griffin Alstott, Hannah Alstott,...
Elmer L. Rubsam
Jan 10, 2017
Elmer Loraine Rubsam – 1934 – 2017
Elmer was born, February 19, 1934, to John and Rosa Rubsam in Newton, IL and passed away on January 10, 2017. He will be remembered for his work ethic, faith in God, passion for gardening, and love of family. Forever a kind and generous man, he was a volunteer for...
Pauline E. (Spidel) Redman-Machak
Jan 8, 2017
Pauline E. Redman-Machak, age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8, 2017 with her loving family by her side.
Pauline is survived by her loving children, Richard John (Kathryn) Machak, Joseph Michael (Sherry) Machak, Robert Richard Machak, James (Kathleen Solley) Machak, Rita Marie (Ray) Troutman and Edward Paul Machak; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; brother, John...
Robert E. ("Blaze") Blazekovich
Jan 4, 2017
Robert E. “Blaze” Blazekovich, 79, of Marion, formerly of Minooka and Crest Hill, Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at York Place Assisted Living Facility in Marion, Indiana.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Elaine K. (nee Padovich); whom he married on August 11, 1956; his son, Dr. Robert M. (Diana) Blazekovich, DDS, Marion,...
James W. Kempes
Jan 2, 2017
James W. Kempes, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
James is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Leslee Kempes; loving children, Michael, David, Brian, Matthew (Tonja), and Jamie Kempes, Annie (Kraig) Kirsner, and Chris (Heather) Dunlap; 8 cherished grandchildren, Nicholas, Luke, Jacob, and Kelsey Kempes, Mack...
Dorothy C. Govoni
Dec 27, 2016
Age 97, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.
Preceded in death by her husband, Armando “Tony” Govoni (1993); parents, Joseph and Ursula (nee Obstetar) Ogulin; two brothers, Joseph and Bernard Ogulin; 5 sisters, Sr. Carmelita O.S.F., Louise, Bernice, Helen M., and Dolores Ogulin.
Dorothy is survived by her good friends, Fr. Jim...
Harry J. Magolan
Dec 27, 2016
Harry J. Magolan, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 with his loving family by his side.
Harry is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (nee Pillar) Magolan; sons, Larry (Debbie) Magolan and Tom (Dawn) Magolan; daughter, Janet (Dr. John) Gianino; grandchildren, Benjamin and Jessica Magolan, Katelyn and Elizabeth Gianino, Matthew, Rebecca, Nathaniel and Noah...
Nellie "Pat" (Brugnara) Klancher
Dec 26, 2016
Nellie Klancher “Pat” (nee Brugnara), age 96, at rest on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.
Nellie is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Raymond) Munday; son, James Klancher; grandchildren, Michael Munday, Robert (Cassandra) Klancher, Becky Klancher and Amy (Nick) Malewicki; great-grandchildren, Braleyn and Jaxson Klancher; son-in-law,...
Matthew R. Kochevar
Dec 24, 2016
Matthew R. Kochevar, age 83, a lifelong resident of Joliet and dedicated educator, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2016.
Matt’s teaching career spanned 39 years beginning at North Chicago, Joliet Central (1951 Alum) and Joliet West High Schools. Matt was a constant presence at all school activities in support of his students.
Matt received...
Theodore Bushrod
Dec 24, 2016
Theodore Bushrod, age 74, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 24, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
Theodore is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Fannie (nee Stewart); loving daughter, Timolin Bushrod; cherished granddaughter, Teri Tiara (Marvin) Greer; cherished great grandchildren, Tayden, Makayla, and Mason; dear brothers, Alvin and Alois Bushrod; as well as...
Elizabeth M. (Avsec) Picco
Dec 24, 2016
Elizabeth M. “Betty” Picco (nee Avsec), entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Elizabeth is survived by her children: Elizabeth Jean, Perry Jr. (Okie), Louis (Melinda), Michael (Rima), Robert (Magda), and Ronald (Tiffani) Picco; “Daughter number two” Gloria Salinas; cherished grandchildren, Tim, Allison, Brittany, Tony, Ginella, Matthew, Sophia, and Alex...
Martin Vanco
Dec 23, 2016
A celebration of Martin's life will begin on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Jude Catholic Church (241 W 2nd Ave, New Lenox, IL 60451). Interment of cremated remains will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood at 10:00 a.m.
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Hector Rioseco
Dec 22, 2016
Hector Rioseco, age 82, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Hector is survived by his wife, Erena, and their four children, Maria (Brad) Yakos of Diamond; Tania (Kevin) Amerson of Villa Rica, GA; Alicia (Joe) Fabbre of Joliet, and Hector Jr of Joliet. He was the proud grandfather of...
Barbara L. (Winters) McDavid
Dec 21, 2016
Barbara L. McDavid (nee Winters), age 80, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.
Barbara is survived by her loving children, Valerie (J.P. Munson) McDavid, Lori (Tom) Tezak, Dana (Michelle) McDavid, Dianna (James) Martin; grandchildren, Mackenze and Zoe Tezak, Christopher Gerulis, Megan (Wes) Zufelt, Laura (Paul) Graham and Tyler, Andrew and Rachel Martin and Justin Brubaker; ...
James L. Ravetto
Dec 21, 2016
James L. Ravetto, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. Jim was born September 16, 1939 in Joliet to James and Louise (Giannone) Ravetto and lived most of his life in Crest Hill.
Jim is survived by his beloved daughters, Mary (Dan) Carlson and Lisa (Randy) Maxwell; granddaughter, Brittany Viano; as well as numerous cousins,...
Steven A. May
Dec 16, 2016
Age 58 of Joliet passed away December 16, 2016 at Silver Cross Medical Center in New Lenox. Steve was born in Chicago on August 7 1958 to the late Allan D. and Arlene (Hansen) May.
Beloved husband of Jacquie (nee Barney) for 34 years. Loving father to daughters, Erinn and Halle and son, Ryne (Amy) and children,...
Diane M. (Hibler) Marenche
Dec 16, 2016
Diane M. Marenche (nee Hibler), age 68, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Diane is survived by her loving daughter, Georgene Marenche; loving son, Jay Marenche; loving mother, Josephine Hibler (nee Minarich); dear sister, Elaine (Mel) Smith; dear brother, Ron (Jan) Hibler; as well as numerous nieces,...
Cecil F. Underhill
Dec 15, 2016
Sgt. Cecil F. Underhill died peacefully on December 15, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice after a brief illness.
Born in Chicago and a longtime resident of the Joliet area. Cecil proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was the receiver of the National Defense Services Medal. He started his career...
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