Joliet, IL Obituaries

Robert L. Fosdick

Jul 19, 2016

Robert L. Fosdick, age 85, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 with his loving daughter by his side.

Robert is survived by his loving daughter, Kimberly (Thomas) Karas; cherished grandchildren, Kevin and Kyle Karas; as well as nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jewell Fosdick (nee Button) (2015);...

James A. Murray Sr.

Jul 18, 2016

James A. Murray Sr., age 68, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 18, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

James is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Jeanne Marie Murray (nee Stocker); loving children, James Alwin (Wendy) Murray Jr. and Shawn Michael (Charlene) Murray; cherished grandchildren, Brianna Jean, Kimberly Marie, Jillian Rae, Dylan James,...

Robert J. ("Jonesy") Kovic

Jul 16, 2016

Robert “Jonesy” J. Kovic, age 81, passed away peacefully at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on July 16, 2016 with his loving wife by his side.

Robert is survived by his wife and caregiver, Judy Kovic (nee Darin); daughter Lynn (Stephen) Baginski; grandchildren, Drew and Kelly Baginski, and Christina Kovic; great-granddaughter, Charlotte Baginski; sister-in-law, Colleen Kovic; brothers-in-law,...

Susan S. Mayer

Jul 14, 2016

Susan S. Mayer (nee Suski) age 79, entered into eternal life on Thursday, July 14, 2016.

Born August 2, 1936 to Louis and Sue Suski and loving wife of Jack W. Mayer (2007) for over 50 years.

Survived by her loving sons, Mark and Mitch (Patty) Mayer; devoted daughter, Michelle (Benny) Rivera; three cherished grandchildren,...

Irene C. (Koulianos) Tulumaris

Jul 13, 2016

Irene C. Tulumaris (nee Koulianos), age 90, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

Irene is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Emmanuel Tulumaris; loving children, Kathryn (James) Klein and Dean (Mary) Tulumaris; cherished grandchildren, Dr. Irene (Anthony) Louh, Charles (Ana) Klein, and Manny Tulumaris; cherished great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Alexandra, and Vivienne Klein; dear...

Jose R. Martinez

Jul 10, 2016

Jose R. Martinez, age 74, at rest on Sunday, July 10, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Jose is survived by his loving children, Hector (Gloria) Martinez, Ernesto (Lourdes) Martinez, Magdalena (Rodrigo) Zavala, Dolores (Miguel) Martinez, Luis (Rosalba) Martinez, Jose Manuel (Renelle) Martinez, Ofelia (Marcos) Cuevas, Teresa Martinez, Angelica (Raul Maldonado) Martinez, Jesus (Erica Villagomez)...

Janice K. (Kelly) Kiss

Jul 9, 2016

Janice K. Kiss (nee Kelly), age 66, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 9, 2016.

Janice is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, William Kiss; siblings, Fred (Sandra) Kelly, Joyce (the late John) Thurston; brother-in-law, Donald (Donna); nieces, Lindsey, Natalie, Denise, Michelle and Kristy; nephews, Dan, Shane, Sean, Eddy and Mike; great-nieces and nephews, Haley,...

Barry E. Mead

Jul 8, 2016

Barry E. Mead, age 61, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, July 8, 2016 with his loving family close by his side.

Barry is survived by his daughters, Tracy (Eric) Marketti and Cheryl Mead; grandchildren, Amber, Dustin, Lexi, Brett, Jennifer, Shane and Nico; great-granddaughters, Autumn, Aubree and Amelia; mother, Joule Lenore Heck-Mead; siblings, Dianna (Charles)...

Susan M. Goodman

Jul 7, 2016

A Celebration of Susan’s life will begin on Sunday, July 10, 2016 with a visitation from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at 6:00 p.m. officiated by Celebrant Ken Plese at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet. Per Susan’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.

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Phillip John Hines

Jul 6, 2016

Phillip John Hines, age 52, lifelong resident of Joliet passed away suddenly on July 6, 2016.  He is survived by the love of his life, Jaxx Phillip Hines; his parents, Carl and Phyllis (nee Kwasigroch); and two sisters, Andrea Hines and Carla (Scott) Hagner. He is also survived by his nephews, Shannon (Kim) Hines, Mike (Lisa) Allen, and Greg...

Austin Criswell

Jul 5, 2016

Austin Criswell, age 66, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 after a lingering illness.

Austin is survived by his mother, Rosemary Melling; sister, Sally Willemain; two nieces; and one nephew.

Austin was a Joliet businessman for many years. He was avid boater and member of several yachting clubs for many years. Austin...

Elvira "Vira" M. (Hernandez) Ibarra

Jul 2, 2016

Elvira “Vira” M. Ibarra (nee Hernandez), age 83, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Vira is survived by her loving daughter, Virginia Reyna (Eugene Jr.) Luna; cherished grandchildren, Richard (Belinda Pemble) Luna Sr., Valerie (Abel) Melendez, Valentina Luna, Valinda Luna, and Eugenio (Vanessa Contreras) Luna III; great grandchildren, Veronica,...

Frances Rose (Gutnik) Trautner

Jul 1, 2016

Frances Rose Trautner (nee Gutnik), age 89, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 1, 2016.

Frances is survived by her loving children, Charles and Ron Trautner; dear niece, Catherine (Ray) Walls; dear nephew, Brad Gutnik; dear brother-in-law, Robert (Carol) Blagg.

Preceded in death by her husband, Donald (2013); sisters, Mary (George) Vercelotti and Angela...

Ernest C. Fagiano

Jun 29, 2016

Ernest C. Fagiano, age 83, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

Ernest is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Loretta (nee Kramerich); loving children, Jane and Greg Fagiano; cherished grandchildren, Anthony Fagiano, Christina (Cesar) Valle, and Dominic Fagiano; cherished great grandchildren, Christopher and Isabel Valle.

Preceded in death by his...

William Joseph ("Bill") Lutson

Jun 21, 2016

William "Bill" Joseph Lutson of Dwight, IL (formerly Chatsworth), born on August 10, 1949, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2016 at Presence St Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.

Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Helen Lutson, and his wife Barb Lutson.

Survived by his sister, Mary K Becker, his nephew Jeff...

Stewart M. ("Stu") Demsky

Jun 16, 2016

Stewart M. Demsky, transitioned on June 16, 2016, at Joliet Area Community Hospice surrounded by family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Judy; one brother, Stanley (Carol) Demsky; also nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.

His parents, Stanley and Veronica Demsky, preceded him in death.

Stu was retired from...

Donald L. Nurczyk

Jun 9, 2016

Donald L. Nurczyk, age 63, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Donald is survived by his two loving children, Leighann (Steve) Sykes and Adam Nurczyk; granddaughter, Ava Sykes; longtime girlfriend, Carrie Depratt; mother, Geraldine Nurczyk; brothers, Delmar Miller, John (Nancy) Nurczyk and Robert (Gwen) Nurczyk; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death...

Andrew Paul Pavlik

Jun 8, 2016

Andrew Paul Pavlik, age 72, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Andrew is survived by his loving children, Douglas (Felicity) Pavlik, Marc (Tara) Pavlik, Jennifer (Phillip) Dawalt; grandchildren, Sydney, Austin, and Casey Pavlik, Bailey and Trenham Agnew; sister, Victoria (Frank) Silhavy; two sister-in-laws Lois (the late Ronald);and Roberta...

Marko Babic

Jun 5, 2016

Marko Babic, 87, of Crest Hill, died Sunday, June 5, after a brief illness.

Marko was born in Sveti Rok, Croatia, but was forced to leave at the end of World War II.  After a few years in refugee camps in Italy, he came to the United States in 1949.  He lived first in Rock Springs, Wyoming,...

Helen M. Kachel

Jun 4, 2016

Helen Kachel (nee Gerl), died June 4th, 2016 at the wonderful Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Born to Edward and Mary Gerl on Summit Street in Joliet on December 6th, 1921. She was one of eight siblings: Josephine, Marie, Bernice, Dorothy, John, Leone, and "Sonny"; Leone survives.

She loved to share memories of her early life,...