Joliet, IL Obituaries

Terrence J. Briese, Sr.

Oct 7, 2016

Terrence J. Briese, Sr., age 70, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 7, 2016.

Terrence is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Beverly (nee Tezak); loving children, Terry, Jr. (Gina), Jean (Gerald) Scott, Brian (Kristin), and Barbara (Christopher) Clark; cherished grandchildren, Nathan, Lorin, and  Elise Briese, Gustav, Vanja, Peregrine, Jocelyn, and Theoden Scott, Chloe...

Emmanuel C. Tulumaris

Oct 5, 2016

Emmanuel C. Tulumaris, age 94, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 5, 2016.

Emmanuel is survived by his 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; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Richard "Dick" L. Bray

Oct 4, 2016

Richard L. “Dick” Bray, age 81, at rest on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.

Dick is survived by life partner, Heidi M. Ruggles; son, Kevin Bray; daughters, Debbie Rutten, Kathy D’Arcy, Cindy Bray-Milliron, Celeste Wadlow, Christina Maria Bray, and Adelina Miranda Monroy; along with twenty-eight grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and sister, Barbara Merkel.

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Lillian J (Potochnic) Adamic

Oct 4, 2016

Lillian J. Adamic (nee Potochnic), age 90 entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Mom loved working at Al Baskin and later Mark Shale. She cooked short order in her kitchen and always had a plate ready for anyone who wandered by. In her later years, she passed time knitting...

Lynn R. (Uremovic) Snyder

Oct 2, 2016

Lynn R. Snyder (nee Uremovic), age 62, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene and her parents, Joseph and Rosemary Uremovic.

Lynn graduated from Ss. Cyril and Methodius Grade School in 1968 and Joliet East High School in 1972. Lynn worked for International Games for...

Helen T. (Zelinka) Marusak

Sep 29, 2016

Helen T. Marusak (nee Zelinka), age 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side into the presence of Jesus on Thursday, September 29, 2016.

She loved the Lord and her family while she lived her life. She was born on January 29, 1927 to the late Elizabeth (nee Barnak) and John Zelinka. Helen grew up...

Dennis A. Walczak

Sep 28, 2016

Dennis A. Walczak, age 66 at rest on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Linda (nee Lawson) Walczak; brother, Wayne (Carole) Walczak; sister, Joyce (Jerry) Cabay; brother-in-law, Al (Rosanne) Lawson; nephews, Joe (Laurie) Cabay and Paul (Angela) Cabay; niece, Kate (Brad) Dorick; great-nieces and...

John J. Nichols

Sep 27, 2016

John J. Nichols, age 84, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

John is survived by his loving children, Roann Nichols, Roxann (Paul) Fox, and Thomas J. Nichols; cherished grandchildren, Michael J. and Katharine A. Prebil, Nicholas P. and Paige Fox; as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews....

Arvilla D. Smith

Sep 26, 2016

Arvilla D. Smith (nee Dodge), age 93, at rest on Monday, September 26, 2016.

Arvilla is survived by her loving children, Judy (Thomas) Henricks, Bruce (Rita) Smith, Susan (Larry) Schuler; grandchildren, Elizabeth and David Henricks, Sara (Peter) Fleming and Kelly (Jon) Flowers, Amanda (Todd) Francisco and Clayton Schuler; great-grandchildren, Colton, Keighera, Jaxon, Everett and Wyatt.

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Raymond C. Mareno

Sep 25, 2016

Raymond C. Mareno, age 75, at rest on Sunday, September 25, 2016.

Raymond is survived by his children, Cheryle (Mike) Searing, Raymond W. Mareno, William J. (Tiffany) Mareno, Thomas J. (Alison) Mareno and Carl Olivo; grandchildren, Jacob, Leah and Toby Mareno, Heather Searing, Meagen (James) Burke and Samantha Berta; great-grandchildren, Breanna and Ryan Burke and Brent Ramos;...

Shirley M. (Louch) Liker

Sep 23, 2016

Shirley M. Liker (nee Louch), age 84 entered into eternal life on Friday, September 23, 2016, with her family by her side.

Shirley is survived by her loving son, David (Sandra) Liker; loving daughter Dolores (James) Brncich; dear brother, James (Margaret) Louch; cherished grandchildren, David Liker Jr., Denise (Kevin) Fennell, Danielle Liker, Aaron (Lisa) Brncich, Adam (Julie)...

Debra M. Olha

Sep 23, 2016

Debra M. Olha, age 62, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 23, 2016.

Debra is survived by her loving siblings, Georgene (Gary, Sr.) Schaffnit, Donna (Timothy) Moody, Richard (Kathleen), Michael, and Daniel (Bridgette); cherished nieces and nephews, Gary, Jr., Brandy, Eric, David, Sarah, and Kelly; as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

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Ma Isabel Martinez

Sep 21, 2016

A Celebration of Isabel's life will begin on Saturday, September 24, 2016 with a visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, Fr. Jose Cilia of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church to officiate.

Mark A. Cortez

Sep 17, 2016

Mark A. Cortez, age 41, lifelong resident of Ridgewood, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2016.

Mark is survived by his father, Epifanio Cortez; siblings, Anita (Rita) Casillas, Martin (Diana) Casillas of Palaka, FL, Paco (Cindy) Casillas and Rachel (Mike) Breen; longtime partner, Stephanie Finefield; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and countless friends.

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Mary Louise (Hoerner) Futterer

Sep 15, 2016

Mary Louise Futterer (nee Hoerner), age 90, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 15, 2016.

Mary Louise is survived by her loving children, Kathryn (Mitchell) Schwarz, Edward Futterer, Diane (Nick) Sencenko, Joseph (Sue) Futterer, Luanne Leahy, Patricia Zbacnik and Joan Futterer; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and brother, John (Nora) Hoerner.

Preceded in death by her loving...

Douglas Sole Cunningham, Jr.

Sep 13, 2016

Douglas Sole Cunningham Jr., age 80 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

Douglas is survived by his children, Douglas Sole Cunningham III and Heather Lynne Storck; grandchildren, Katherine Judith and Douglas Broderic Cunningham, Matthew Douglas Storck; sister, Carol Cunningham Sawyer; and wife, Eleanor Conley Cunningham.

Preceded in death by his wife, Judith Cunningham...

Leonard J. Lewandowski

Sep 12, 2016

Leonard J. Lewandowski, age 76, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 after a short illness.

Born in Joliet, IL to Anthony and Ann Lewandowski on August 27, 1940 and later moved to Freeport, IL to be near family.

Len is survived by sisters, Marcia (Joseph) Bardi of Fresno, CA and Diane (Allen) Drew of...

Donald E. Vranich

Sep 12, 2016

Donald E. Vranich, age 82, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, September 12, 2016.

Donald is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Pat (nee Bolte); loving children, Donald and Laura Vranich; dear nieces and nephews, Ronald, Jr., Brian, Susan, and Julie; special niece, Patti; brother-in-law, Ronald (Judith) Bolte.

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Janeth S. (Startz) Connor-Grogg

Sep 11, 2016

Janeth S. Connor-Grogg (nee Startz), age 56, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 11, 2016.

Janeth is survived by her loving children, Kyle Connor, Zach Connor, Deanna Grogg, Connie Grogg and Herb Grogg; five grandchildren, Tyler Cole-Connor, Mallorie Grogg, Adriana Connor, Mackenzie Grogg and Axel Connor; siblings, Robert (Ellen) Startz, Elizabeth (Frank) Stec, Tony Startz, JoAnn (Nick)...

Charles W. ("Charlie") Horvath

Sep 9, 2016

Charles W. Horvath “Charlie,” age 50, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 9, 2016.

Charles is survived by his three loving children, Samuel Joseph Horvath, Nathaniel Storm Horvath and Zachary Gerald Horvath; parents, Janet J. Horvath and Gerald F. Horvath; sister, Margaret (Thomas) Grafton; Michelle L. Horvath; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

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