Joliet, IL Obituaries

Mar 18, 2016

Diane M. Wynne, age 73, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 18, 2016.

Diane is survived by many dear cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Matilda (nee Bauer) Wynne; and brother, Thomas Wynne.

Diane was employed for many years at KSKJ Life. She was also a longtime...

Mar 15, 2016

James T. Berta Jr. (Bud), 86 yrs. passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday March 15, 2016 at Joliet Area Hospice. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Berta and one beloved daughter Lili DePratt.  Survived by his loving and devoted wife of 66 years, Betty (Denewellis) Berta.  His beautiful life will forever be...

Mar 11, 2016

Charles W. Bokar, of Plainwell, MI passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at the age of 86.

Charlie was born on April 13, 1929 in Cleveland, OH. He was the son of Charles and Lottie (Szczepanek) Bokar. Charles graduated from South High School in 1947. He excelled in basketball and baseball during his high school years....

Mar 8, 2016

Fred S. Wlodarski, age 70, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Fred is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Josephine Wlodarski as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Donna (nee...

Mar 8, 2016

John S. Horvat, age 85, at rest on Tuesday, March 8, 2016.

Survived by his two sons, James (Sue) Horvat and Daniel (Mary) Horvat; 10 grandchildren, Amy (Jon McCormick) Smith, Renee (Jim) Wuttke, Kristin (Matt) Middleton, Kyle (Miriam Leon) Horvat, Courtney Horvat, Callie Horvat, Zak Horvat, Gina (Charlie) Martin, Kevin and Paul Frieh, and Tony Slobodnik; 12...

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...