Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jun 4, 2016

Nancy A. Viano nee Mucha, age 77, of Wilmington formerly of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Loving mother of Michael (Jayne) of Channahon and Terry (Jana) Viano of Diamond, IL; dear grandmother of Kailey (Mike) Burnett, Allie and Lacey Viano; Jared, Peter and Skyler Viano; Vincent Viano; brothers, Ken and Ed Mucha; also surviving, former spouse...

Jun 2, 2016

Mary C. Fazio (nee Carugati), age 91, entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, June 2, 2016 with her family by her side.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Roy, Donald, Natale (Lisa), and Mary Jo Fazio; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by her...

Jun 2, 2016

Dennis L. Jennings, age 71 passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Nancy Jennings; children, Amy (Todd) Jendro and Scott (Rachel) Jennings; grandchildren, Morgan and Jordan Jendro and Kailyn Jennings; numerous nieces and cousins.

Preceded in death by...

Jun 1, 2016

Jessica Giannerini-Thomas, 37, of Urbana Illinois was taken away suddenly from us on May 23rd 2016. She was born December 3rd, 1978, in Joliet, a daughter of Guy Giannerini and Terri Wiles.

She was a role model and leader for Girl Scout troop 2043 in Urbana, and an active member of the Yankee Ridge Parent Teacher Association....

Jun 1, 2016

A celebration of John's life will begin on Monday, June 6, 2016 with a visitation at Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life (1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by a chapel service. Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00...

Jun 1, 2016

Rex L. Wilson, age 64, at rest on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 surrounded by the comfort of his loving family.

Rex is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Carolyn R. (nee Matesevic) Wilson; children, Jaimie Wilson and Nate (Amy) Wilson; grandson, Tyler Rodriguez; two sisters, Lora Short and Linda Meyer; numerous nieces and nephews.

May 31, 2016

Michael Ward Adler, age 55, passed away Tuesday, May 31st from complications of metastatic melanoma. Throughout his treatments, he continued to approach life with the same loving and enduring spirit he always had.

From the first day he saw his wife, Joanne, 36 years ago at Northern Illinois University, rumor has it he said, "there's something about...

May 28, 2016

Josephine M. Clapp “Nana” (nee Chauko), Passed away peacefully at Rosewood Care Center on Saturday, May 28, 2016.

Josephine is survived by her two daughters, Joy (Vern Warner) Hibner and Georgine (Terry) McCarthy; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Clapp (1965); parents, George and Josephine Chauko; 12 brothers and sisters....

May 26, 2016

Helen Rose Kanta, age 87.  Born May 3, 1929 in Joliet to Stephen and Margaret (Pisut) Kanta.  Passed away peacefully at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on May 26, 2016.

A lifelong Joliet resident and member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond.

Helen is survived by her brother, Benedict (Monica) Kanta; sister, Anna Kanta;...

May 25, 2016

Daniel M. Potochnic, Sr., age 76, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Patricia Potochnic (nee Hargrave); loving sons, Daniel and Joseph Potochnic; cherished grandchildren, Morgan and Ryan Potochnic; dear sisters, Lillian (the late Henry) Adamic and Diane...

May 25, 2016

Gail L. Schomig (nee Seeman), age 73, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

Gail is survived by her loving brother, James (Marion) Seeman; dear cousins, Paulette Moody, Karen Morris, and Roberta Mau; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by her son, William Schomig; parents, Louis and Pearl...

May 24, 2016

Pravin “Pinu” G. Pitroda, age 70, at rest on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Pinu is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Sonya Pitroda; children, Parol (Manish) Rege, Tanya (Nimesh) Soni, Sean (Sumi) Pitroda and Priyanka Pitroda; grandchildren, Rhea and Kiaan Rege, Niam Soni and Aiden Pitroda; siblings, Maneklal...

May 20, 2016

Clara G. Kovalcik (nee Goron), age 100, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 20, 2016.

Clara was baptized at Holy Cross Catholic Church and attended grade school at Holy Cross Catholic Grade School. She was a longtime member of St. Thaddeus Catholic Church.

Clara is survived by her loving children, Clare A. (John) Srncik...

May 19, 2016

Walter A. Lustik, age 89, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 19, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Jo Lustik (nee Vidmar); loving children, Marla, Kevin (Jim), Darren, and Jeffrey Lustik; as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Preceded...

May 17, 2016

David L. Marquardt, age 59, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 with his loving wife by his side.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Vivian Marquardt (nee Cronk); loving children, Dan and Valerie Marquardt; loving mother, Darlene Marquardt (nee Churnovic); dear brother, Darrell (Lydia) Marquardt; dear sisters, Denise (Dave) Stout,...

May 16, 2016

Marco Bjekich, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Marco is survived by his children, Cynthia (Rick) Hargis, Sandra Bjekich, Cheryl (John) Kessler, Michael Bjekich, Kimberly (Roger) Fugett; numerous grandchildren; and one great-grandson, Logan Kessler.

Preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Bjekich; and one...

May 13, 2016

Nancy H. Ferencik (nee Todorovich), age 49, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 13, 2016.

Nancy is survived by her beloved husband of 20 years, Mark Ferencik; one daughter, Lauren Ferencik; siblings, Nicki (the late Edmund) Blowers, Richard D. “Dan” Todorovich Jr.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Nancie (Bernard) Ferencik; sister-in-law, Kathy (Ron) Speckman; nieces and nephews, Stephen Stelter,...

May 13, 2016

Delores K. Janes “Chickie,” (nee Matesevic), age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home, with her loving family by her side. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident.

Delores was born October 5 ,1929 in Joliet, IL, the youngest of twelve children to her beloved parents, John V. and...

May 11, 2016

James A. Stastny Jr.

Age 85 of Inverness, Florida, passed away May 11, 2016 at his residence in Inverness.

Born January 8, 1931 in Chicago, James was a son of  the late James A. and Ellen "Alice" (Mladek) Stastny. He worked in the masonry construction industry, and lived most of his life in Illinois. In...

May 11, 2016

Emily E. Blaha (nee Prindes), age 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.

Beloved wife of the late David Blaha and the late John Buncak. Sister of the late John (Mary), late Anthony (Helene), late Joseph (Mercy), late Sr. Andrea, OSF.

Loving Aunt to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Dear cousin and trusted...