Joliet, IL Obituaries

Leo J. DuBois

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,...

Paloma (Leon) Torres

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;...

William A. Zoran

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...

Kathleen M. Ambrozich

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,...

Judith L. Thontlin

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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Teresita Lim Teodoro

Feb 15, 2016

Teresita Lim Teodoro, age 70, passed away peacefully at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on February 15, 2016.

Teresita is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Homero Teodoro; children, Pablo (Faith), Reuel (Rochel), Wesley (Elsa), Julius (Genefe), Mylene (Tedd) Poloyapoy, Leona; grandchildren, Faith Teresa, Paul Timothy, Faith Aimee, Romer, Rafael, Reuel II, Reuella, Lorenzo, Gabriel,...

Judith A. McSherry

Feb 11, 2016

Judith A. McSherry, age 70, passed away peacefully at her home, on Thursday, February 11, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Judith is survived by her loving children, Raymond (Barbara) McSherry and Randy (the late Rachel) McSherry; grandchildren, Valerie, Robert (Jenica), Brandy and Sabrina McSherry and Alexa, Lyndsi, Randy Jr., Ryan and Raven McSherry; great-grandchildren,...

William E. "Bill" Cox

Feb 10, 2016

William E. Cox “Bill,” age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

William is survived by his loving children, William Sr. (Susan) Cox, Jonathan (the late Brigitte) Cox, Trisha (James Harrigan) Alling and Tracy (James) Goolsby; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Carol; sister-in-law, Betty...

Frances J. (Hrapcinski) Olszta

Feb 7, 2016

Frances J. Olszta (nee Hrapcinski), age 90, at rest on Sunday, February 7, 2016.

Frances is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bernard R. Olszta (2011); parents, John and Ann Hrapcinski and brothers and sister in law Leo and Aloysius (Mary) J. Hrapcinski.

Please omit flowers. Donations may be made to Holy Cross Catholic...

Eric Philip Krall

Feb 6, 2016

Eric Philip Krall passed away February 6, 2016 in Knoxville, Tennessee at the age of 32. He was born October 18, 1983 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL to Philip and Mary (Gimpel) Krall. Eric grew up in Shorewood, IL. He graduated from St. Jude’s Catholic Grade School in 1998, Providence Catholic High School in 2002 and earned...

Charles Joseph Franze

Feb 6, 2016

Charles Joseph Franze, Sr., age 86, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 6, 2016 surrounded by his loving daughter, niece, and friends.

Charles graduated from Joliet Central High School and went on to serve faithfully in the U.S. Army. Upon completion of his military duties, he was honorably discharged and began a career at Commonwealth...

Joseph Paul Cheney

Feb 6, 2016

Joseph Paul Cheney, age 35, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 6, 2016.

Joseph is survived by his parents, Valerie, Les (Maria) Cheney; siblings, Tricia (Mike) Kruchten, Kristina Marie Bishop, Richard (Shelly) Bishop and Nicole (Fiancé Mike Kerr) Cheney. Proud Uncle Joe Joe to, Justin, Karly, Matthew, Josh, Cody and Maddy and loved dearly by the Babcock...

Marion J. Musich

Feb 5, 2016

A Celebration of Marion's life will begin on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 with a visitation from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. There will be no services held at the funeral home.

Jesus Alcantar

Feb 5, 2016

Jesus Alcantar, age 63, at rest on Friday, February 05, 2016 with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.

Jesus is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Anita Alcantar; children, Maria G. (Fabian Guzman) Alcantar, Yoni (Lupe) Alcantar, Leticia (Miguel Cervantez) Alcantar; grandchildren, Fabio, Miguel A. and Neymar Guzman,...

Joseph J. Rambow

Feb 4, 2016

Joseph John Rambow, age 70, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 4, 2016.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 20, 1945 to the late Meridy and Eileen (nee Boquist) Rambow.

He was raised in Joliet, Illinois and attended Joliet Central High School.

Joe proudly served in the United States Navy...

John B. Cabay

Feb 2, 2016

John Benedict Cabay passed away in his home on February 2, 2016 in Joliet, IL after a battle with bladder cancer. He was 68.

John was born on August 24, 1947 in Joliet, IL to parents, Ben and Helen Cabay.

He attended high school at Joliet Catholic Academy. Later he joined the family business, Ben...

Vida A. Jakovich

Jan 31, 2016

Age 98, at rest January 31, 2016 at Joliet Hospice Home.  Born June 20, 1917 in Joliet, IL and a life-long resident.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Raymond Jakovich (2000) and a daughter, Mary Therese, in infancy; her parents Martin and Helen (Stukel) Mutz; seven brothers, Frank, Martin, Joseph (Ann), Max, Edward...

Margaret M. (Smolkovich) Kauzlaric

Jan 29, 2016

Margaret Kauzlaric (nee Smolkovich) of Joliet went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday January 29, 2016.

Beloved mother of Robert (Judy) Kauzlaric, Sharon (Dan) Hodgeman, and Sandra (Robert) Steller. Beloved Grandmother of Aaron (Paula) Feit, Christopher Kauzlaric, Kevin Kauzlaric, Jamie (Fiancé Jillian Ryan) Prodehl, Laurie Kauzlaric, Brett (Collin) Steller, Nicole (Fiancé Patrick McNamara) Steller, and...

Virginia R. (Soliman) Sefcik

Jan 19, 2016

Virginia R. Sefcik (nee Soliman), age 87, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side.

Virginia is survived by her loving children, David J. (Linda) Sefcik, Diane R. (Raymond) Slobodnik, Linda R. Cantrell, and Susan R. Grant; cherished grandchildren, Lucas D. Sefcik, Ethan...

Angeline S. (Faron) Wierzbinski

Jan 13, 2016

Angeline S. Wierzbinski (nee Faron), age 91, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home.

Angeline was the beloved wife of Chester S. Wierzbinski (1968). She is survived by her children, Ronald (Alice), Philip (Audrey), and Colette Faron Wierzbinski; 8 cherished grandchildren; 18 cherished great grandchildren. Angeline was a...