Joliet, IL Obituaries

May 11, 2016

Esther R. Lindberg (nee Rapp), age 91, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Esther is survived by her loving children, Laura (Jeff) Mitrisin, Arne (Joyce) Lindberg, and Mark (Amanda) Lindberg; cherished grandsons, Nicholas (Rachel) and Jacob Lindberg; cherished great granddaughter, Elizabeth Lindberg; dear sister, Betty (the late Daniel) Keenan;...

May 11, 2016

Barbara Joan Gregurich (nee Wicburg), age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Matthew J. Gregurich; loving children, Mark (Claudia), Bill (Sue), Jim (Toni), Rick (Rayna), Rob (Kerri), and Ron (Tami) Gregurich; 17 cherished grandchildren;...

May 7, 2016

Moises David Zea, age 43, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Moises is survived by his beloved daughter, Aminta Regina Zea; loving parents, Daniel J. and Sofia A. (neeYaber) Zea; loving brothers, Daniel E. and Isaac Zea; dear cousins, Donald and Yazira Yaber; dear nephews and nieces, Daniel M., Abigail, Aiden, and Quentin Zea;...

May 5, 2016

Juan M. Anguiano “Johnny” “Bubbles”, age 42, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 5, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Juan is survived by his loving parents, Francisco and Rita (nee Godina) Anguiano; loving brother, Francisco J. Anguiano; loving sisters, Laura and Melissa Anguiano; cherished nieces and nephews, Justin Weitzel, DeAngelo, Jacob, Lexianna, Bianca, and Andrew...

May 1, 2016

John L. Sitar Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Beverly (nee Allison); children, Karen (Mike) Nawa and Jennifer (Brian) Errthum; grandchildren, Maggie and Matthew Nawa and Joe and Allison Errthum; sister-in-law, Kathleen (the late Robert)...

Apr 24, 2016

Maria J. Dolynka (nee Koren), age 81, entered into eternal life on Sunday, April 24, 2016 with her loving son, Frank, by her side.

Maria passed away peacefully at St. Francis at St. Andrews Place Nursing Home in Eureka, MO, where she resided for a very short period of time.  Maria previously prospered for 15 years at...

Apr 23, 2016

William R. Cornolo age 91 of Joliet, formerly of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.

William was the son of Joseph & Christine (nee Rigoni) Cornolo.

Born and raised in Lockport and was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. After graduation William was inducted into the U.S....

Apr 23, 2016

William R. Bolte Jr. “Mr. Bill” age 74, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

Bill is survived by his loving daughter, Julia (Jeannie) Bolte; dear brother, Ronald (Judith) Bolte; dear sister, Patricia (Donald) Vranich; dear nieces and nephews, Ronald Jr., Brian, Susan, Donald, and Laura; and special friend, Bonnie...

Apr 22, 2016

Jason M. Rodriguez, age 32, entered into eternal life on Friday, April 22, 2016 surrounded by family and friends.

Jason is survived by his beloved wife, Jennifer (nee Wiser); loving children, Alex, Anthony, and Alivia Rodriguez; loving parents, Valentine and Cynthia (nee Seidelman) Rodriguez; loving brothers, David (Vanessa Gonzalez) and Scott Rodriguez; loving sister, Valerie Rodriguez; cherished...

Apr 21, 2016

Helen Krause, age 92, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2016.

A celebration of Helen’s life will begin on Saturday, April 23, 2016 with a visitation at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Joliet from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass to be held at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. John Cemetery...

Apr 16, 2016

Marie V. Palya (nee Giermala), age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 16, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Marie is survived by her children, Michael (Cynthia) Palya and Martin (Jody) Palya; grandchildren, Jason Aaron and Sarah Palya

Preceded in death by her husband Michael Palya; parents, Andrew and Victoria (nee Idziak)...

Apr 15, 2016

Geri R. Gallman, age 42, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Geri is survived by her loving parents, Eddie and Pat Vasquez; sister, Tracy Goffard; brother, Eddie Vasquez Jr.; 8 loving nieces, Kristen, Nicole, Alani, Aila, Avrianna, Akirah, Axenia, Axzyla; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceded in...

Apr 15, 2016

Delores Tomac (nee Hausser), born March 10, 1933 passed away at age 83, Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet with her family by her side.

Delores was a lifelong resident of Crest Hill/Joliet. She retired from Chaney Monge School in 1992 after 20 years of service. She loved singing in...

Apr 12, 2016

Lorraine J. Kolenc (nee Zobel), age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Lorraine is survived by sister, Evelyn (the late Larry) Hile; brother-in-law, Frank (the late Vivian) Govednik; daughter-in-law, Gloria (the late Joseph) Kolenc; nieces and nephews, Frank J. Govednik, Gary (Gayle) Govednik, Carolyn (Lloyd) Toledo, Louise (Tom) Ossinger, Larry (Barbara) Hile, Laura (Mark)...

Apr 12, 2016

Diane M. Ray (nee Meeks), age 65, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Diane is survived by her son, Larry Nielsen; brothers, Doug (Sharon), Dan (Stephanie), and Mark Meeks.

Preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Z. Ray; son, Todd M. Ray; parents, Daniel J. Meeks and...

Apr 12, 2016

Ann Louise Washer (nee Spreitzer), age 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Ann is survived by her sister, Jean (the late James) Anderson; brother, Edward (Jackie) Spreitzer; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many great-nephews and nieces.

Preceded in death by her husband Eugene Washer (1981); parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Levstik)...

Apr 11, 2016

Fred E. Verbic, Jr., age 71, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Fred is survived by his beloved of 49 years, Connie (nee Hazel); loving sons, Michael (Megan) and Mark (Janice) Verbic; dear brother, Don (the late Lori) Verbic; dear nieces, Katie (Paul) Fisher and Anne Verbic; as well...

Apr 8, 2016

Raymond Page, age 77, passed away peacefully Friday, April 8, 2016 at his home.

Born in Joliet, the son of the late Cory Page and the late Anne Page (nee Jelinek), Ray graduated in 1957 from Joliet Catholic High School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s in Education from Lewis University and a Master's in Mathematics...

Apr 7, 2016

Betty S. Gatons (nee Anderson), age, 91, entered eternal life on Thursday, April 7, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Betty is survived by her Loving Children, Barbara J. (John) Smith, Beverly J. (Paul) Woelfer, and Bradley D. Gatons; 9 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren; and 2 Great-Great Granddaughters; as well as numerous Nieces, Nephews, and...

Apr 7, 2016

Theresa H. Rousonelos (nee Horvat), age 81, entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Theresa is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Nicholas Rousonelos; loving sons, Robert “Rocky” (Ginny) Babecki and Nicholas (Julie) Rousonelos; numerous cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear sisters, Dorothy...