Joliet, IL Obituaries

Mar 5, 2016

Mark W. Shiffer, age 59, passed away suddenly at his home in Green Bay, WI on Saturday March 5, 2016.

Mark is survived by his two loving sons, Seth Shiffer of Green Bay, WI and Ryan Shiffer of Tuscon, AZ; also his grandson and daily joyful companion, Trenton Shiffer of Green Bay, WI; two brothers, James Shiffer...

Mar 3, 2016

Agnes C. McLaren (nee Karpel) passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice, after complications from hip replacement surgery.  Agnes was born in Joliet on November 29, 1923 to her parents John and Margaret (nee Kuban) Karpel.  Agnes married Stephen McLaren on April 16, 1944 in Joliet.

Agnes is preceded in death by...

Mar 2, 2016

Rebecca A. Hernandez (nee Ramirez), age 72, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Rebecca is survived by her dear brothers and sisters, Juanita, Jimmy, Elias and Esther; six loving children, Sharon, Jesse Jr, Christopher, Kenneth, Mary, and Alexander; favorite daughter-in-law, Shawna; ten cherished grandchildren, Patrick, Christopher Jr,...

Mar 1, 2016

Stephen J. Platko passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 1, 2016.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Georgine (Shaffer) Platko; daughters Larissa (Ray) Barbee of Nashville, TN, Beth (Matthew) Petersen of Chicago, IL; grand daughters Claire and Natalie Petersen; his sister Christine (Richard) Serkland of Alpine, TX; and one niece and several nephews...

Feb 29, 2016

Raymond Dean Guinto, Sr.

Age 72 of Joliet, passed away Monday February 29, 2016 at his home.

Born February 2, 1944 in Sherman, TX, Raymond Dean was a son of the late Elpidio B. and Lillian (Anglin) Guinto. He was raised in Romeoville, until moving to Indiana where he graduated from high school in Terre...

Feb 27, 2016

Mary A. Bosi (nee Swandrak) entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 27, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Richard (Cindy) Bosi, Carl (Carol) Bosi, and Kathy (Ed) Brewer; loving step-children, Art Bosi Jr. and Tina Madden; cherished grandchildren, Sherri (Jim) Adams, Suzanne (Bill) Clarke, Gina (B.T.) McGowan, Wendy (Rick)...

Feb 26, 2016

Milka Grubisich (nee Novakovich), age 78, at rest on Friday, February 26, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Milka is survived by her loving children, Nick (Elizabeth) Grubisich of Joliet and Mollie Reposh of Lockport; cherished grandchildren, Dan and Martha Grubisich, Kiersten, Ryan, Kaitlyn, and Regan Reposh; dear brother, Milan (Milica) Novakovich; dearest cousins, Donna Curry and...

Feb 25, 2016

Rose M. Mammosser (nee Slapak), age 86, entered into eternal life on Thursday, February 25, 2016.

Rose was born on May 4, 1929 to Thomas and Sophie (nee Hajduk) Slapak in Joliet, IL. Rose worked for St. John’s and the Christian Brother for many years. Rose loved to travel and play bingo. She also loved to spend...

Feb 24, 2016

Loretta M. Waite (nee Prock), age 96, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Loretta is survived by her loving children, Lynn (Ronald) Pilon, Patricia (Alfred) Fox, Deborah (Craig) Seasly, Richard (Babs) Waite, and Edward Waite; 15 cherished grandchildren; 22 cherished great-grandchildren; dear sister, Leona (the late William)...

Feb 23, 2016

Paul A. Hartman, age 65, at rest on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 with his loving family and close friends by his side.

Paul is survived by his wife of 33 years, Cecelia “Sue” (nee Medina) Hartman; children, John Roman, Jesus J. (Greta) Roman and Cecelia (Richard) Bates; grandchildren, Steven Helms, Samantha Helms, Jacob Roman, Britne’ Martinez, Tegen...

Feb 22, 2016

Robert Jon Delaney, age 31, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family and friends after a long battle with Rhabdomyosarcoma.

Robert is survived by his loving and devoted fiancée, Jennifer Alicz; mother, Judy Delaney (nee Roderick); father, Robert A. (Suzanne Descourouez) Delaney; paternal grandmother, Lois (the late Robert L.) Delaney;...

Feb 22, 2016

Charlotte B. Wysocki (nee Janiszewski), age 92, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 22, 2016.

Charlotte is survived by her loving children, William (Sandra) Wysocki, John (Linda) Wysocki, Barbara (Ken) Lundberg, and Kimberly (Patrick) Wysocki-Buss; cherished grandchildren, Edward (Dorann), Micheal (Lisa), and Steven (Lisa) Wysocki, James Wysocki, Robert (Jennifer) Wysocki, and Julie (Jon) McClain, Jennifer (Tony)...

Feb 21, 2016

James C. Baranski, age 33, entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 21, 2016.

James is survived by his loving parents, Julie (nee Baranski) and Raul Munoz; loving siblings, Cassandra (Gordon) Buchanan, Brandon Lee Baranski (fiancé Grisel Dominguez), and Tiffany (Jesse) Palacios; loving nieces and nephews, Haley, Johnathan, Ava Rose, Aria, Jesse, and Priscilla; cherished grandparents, Robert...

Feb 20, 2016

Richard J. “Dick” Mutz, age 85, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016.

He is survived by his daughter, Geri Jo (Dr. Andrew) Shuler and his grandsons, Gunnar and Gus Shuler; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cordelia “Coke” (nee Flores); parents, Joseph and Anna (nee...

Feb 17, 2016

Donald Albert Pacione, age 67, at rest on Wednesday, February 17, 2016.

Donald is survived by his loving daughter, Amie (Harry) Tidwell; dear siblings, Greg (Lynn) Pacione, Chuck Pacione, and Sheryl (Mark) Campbell. Loving uncle to Nick, Mike (Nikki), Chris, Beth, and Stephanie Pacione. Donald is also survived by numerous cousins and very close friends, Kimberly and...

Feb 17, 2016

Leo J. DuBois, age 73, at rest on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

Leo is survived by his beloved wife of years 46, Susan (nee Salela); children, Anthony (Jodi), Christopher (Jamie), Jennifer (Barry) Koehler, Susanne (Jason) Sikorski; grandchildren, Danielle (Trey) Schexnayder, Cody and Amanda DuBois, Jaclyn and Marc DuBois,...

Feb 16, 2016

Maria Paloma Leon Torres, age 28, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 16, 2016.

Paloma is survived by her loving husband, Adrian Torres; parents, Jorge and Margarita Leon; brothers, Jorge (Amanda) Leon and Luis (Cinnamon) Leon; step-daughter, Sarina Torres; nieces and nephews, Canela Leon, Sophie and Macy Luxton, Genesis and Clarisa Lopez, Ana and Noah Torres;...

Feb 16, 2016

William A. Zoran, age 84, passed away peacefully at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 after a prolonged illness.

William is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Donna (nee Marietta) Zoran; children, Mary Susan (Kevin) Ostendorf and Christine Zoran; step-granddaughter, Megan Ostendorf; two sisters, Lois (the late Walter) Lindquist and Kay...

Feb 16, 2016

Kathleen M. Ambrozich, age 66, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with pneumonia.

Kathleen is survived by her loving daughter, Stacy Ambrozich; brothers, Kenny (Renee) Gestel and Melvin (Rita) Sayre; niece, Lori (Stephen) Bamberg; great-nephews, Matt, Danny and Johnny Bamberg; great-great-nephew, Noah Bamberg; uncle,...

Feb 15, 2016

Judith L. Thontlin, age 68, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 15, 2016.

Judith is survived by her loving brother, Larry (Pam) Thontlin of Manteno, IL; loving sister, Patricia (Ron) Olson of Channahon, IL; loving niece, Marlena Benitez; two loving nephews, Ron and Tom Olson; as well as several great nieces and great nephews.

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