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John T. Denvir III
Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at DuPage Care Center in Wheaton.
Born September 13, 1930 in Berwyn, John was the son of John, Jr. and Florence (Potuznik) Denvir. He will be remembered for his warm smile, harmonious whistle and outgoing personality that touched the lives of everyone who knew him. The “Captain” lived a full and active life boating, fishing and being surrounded by family.
He was a member of The...
John T. Denvir III
Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at DuPage Care Center in Wheaton.
Born September 13, 1930 in Berwyn, John was the son of John, Jr. and...
Cecilia F. Videcan, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Loving wife of the late Edward J. Videcan. Beloved mother of Donald (Deborah), Catherine (David) Kapinus, and Kimberly (Keith) Ogle. Dearest grandmother of Daniel, Lisa, Eric, Kelly and Kristin. Dearest aunt of Michael Vidican, Michelle Jaracz and JoAnn Ketcik. Dear friend of Theresa and Tom Keenan, Kay and David Chirafisi and Lupita Torres. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward, son Donald, and parents...
Cecilia F. Videcan, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Loving wife of the late Edward J. Videcan. Beloved mother of Donald (Deborah), Catherine (David) Kapinus, and...
Mary Ann Magerko (nee Manzuk), age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
Mary Ann valued family, and so she dedicated herself to her husband, to her children, and to her children's children for over 60 years. She and her husband helped establish a foundation for them all to grow and prosper.
Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband, John A. Magerko; children: Luke (Lori), Matthew (Diane), Mark (Ying) and John (Suzanne) Magerko;...
Mary Ann Magerko (nee Manzuk), age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
Mary Ann valued family, and so she dedicated herself to her husband, to her children, and to...
Una Briggs (nee Sylvia), age 94, at rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
Una is survived by her loving daughters, Sylvia (Able) Muniz-DelToro and Sandra (Edward) Sanderson; grandchildren, Terilynn (Joe) DeGayner, Lynnae (Tim) Fash, Kenneth (Carleen) Bush; numerous great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Briggs (2013).
Una will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery with her husband at a later date.
Una Briggs (nee Sylvia), age 94, at rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
Una is survived by her loving daughters, Sylvia (Able) Muniz-DelToro and Sandra (Edward) Sanderson; grandchildren,...
Armando “Nano” Hernandez
Age 12 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Alden Village Health for Children in Bloomindale with his family by his side.
Born March 16, 2007 in Joliet, Nano was a very joyful baby. He was always smiling at people and making sure that everybody was aware of his presence. He attended Dujardin School and was in the sixth grade. Nano’s teachers loved him and enjoyed working with him. He enjoyed working in groups and...
Armando “Nano” Hernandez
Age 12 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Alden Village Health for Children in Bloomindale with his family by his side.
Born...
Raymond R. Koniuszy
Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Clarendale Senior Living Community in Mokena.
Born June 8, 1930 in Joliet, Raymond Ronald was a son of Thaddeus and Helen (Furmankiewicz) Koniuszy. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with the class of 1948. Following High School, Raymond took a job with the United States Postal Service until he was eligible to enlist in the United States Air Force,...
Raymond R. Koniuszy
Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Clarendale Senior Living Community in Mokena.
Born June 8, 1930 in Joliet, Raymond Ronald was a son...
Stephen Joseph Fleck, age 46, at rest on Friday, November 1, 2019.
Stephen is survived by his daughters, Elyse Fleck and Emma Fleck; siblings, Kevin (Lindsay) Fleck and Audra (Steven) Cochran; mother, Charlotte Ambuehl; and Elaine Fleck.
Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Fleck.
He was a devoted husband, father and brother who loved his family dearly. Stephen was a member of the American Legion Post 18 as well as the Legion Riders. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding...
Stephen Joseph Fleck, age 46, at rest on Friday, November 1, 2019.
Stephen is survived by his daughters, Elyse Fleck and Emma Fleck; siblings, Kevin (Lindsay) Fleck and Audra (Steven) Cochran;...
Peter Dennis Valek
Born March 1, 1941
Passed away November 1, 2019 at age 78
Pete “Denny” Valek was born in Joliet, Illinois, on March 1, 1941, the son of Peter and Ann (Hertko) Valek. He was raised in Joliet, Illinois, where he attended Saints Cyril and Methodius Grade School and was a member of Joliet Catholic High School’s class of 1959.
He married his sweetheart, Judy Bock, on June 26, 1965. They raised three children in the St. Patrick’s neighborhood before...
Peter Dennis Valek
Born March 1, 1941
Passed away November 1, 2019 at age 78
Pete “Denny” Valek was born in Joliet, Illinois, on March 1, 1941, the son of Peter and Ann (Hertko)...
Charles Edward Nielsen Sr. “Papa,” age 78, at rest on Friday, November 01, 2019.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marilyn (nee Sterioti); children, Sandra (Tom) Studer, Candace (Joe) Porras, Charles Jr. (Mellany Miller) and Clifford Nielsen; grandchildren, Kristen Studer, Valarie (David) Darin, Katie Porras; great-grandchildren, Bradlee Ella Hartigan, Gavin Joseph Darin and Hayden Jeanette Darin; siblings, Lorraine (the late Herb) Moody and Andrew...
Charles Edward Nielsen Sr. “Papa,” age 78, at rest on Friday, November 01, 2019.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marilyn (nee Sterioti); children, Sandra...
Leonard J. Micklich was received by Our Lord on October 31, 2019. A lifelong resident of Joliet, he was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1927. After starting at Moran grade school for three years, he graduated from St. Joseph’s school in 1941. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1945 where he played trombone in the marching band, concert band, and dance band. Leonard then attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a B.S. degree in...
Leonard J. Micklich was received by Our Lord on October 31, 2019. A lifelong resident of Joliet, he was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1927. After starting at Moran grade school for three...
Suzanne V. Larson (nee Cherry), age 57, at rest on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Suzanne is survived by her loving daughters, Jacqueline Moriarty and Krystal Larson; beloved grandson, Aiden Ellis; siblings, Terri (Guadalupe) Ortiz, Jimbo Cherry and Bill (Renee) Cherry; parents, James and Margaret (nee Romozzi) Cherry.
Suzanne was a free spirit who could light up a room and loved socializing. She always knew how to have fun and make new friends. She was loved by many and will be dearly...
Suzanne V. Larson (nee Cherry), age 57, at rest on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Suzanne is survived by her loving daughters, Jacqueline Moriarty and Krystal Larson; beloved grandson, Aiden Ellis;...
Helen Marie Herne (nee Rusch), age 88, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019.
Helen is survived by her children, Susan (Frank) Simek, Bryan (Laura) Herne and James Herne; grandchildren, Sarah (Bleu) Bettencourt and Daniel Simek, John, Griffin, Natalie and Emily Herne, Zack and Connor Herne; great-grandchildren, Sophie, Charlotte and Emmeline Bettencourt; and brother, Donald (Patricia) Rusch.
Preceded in death by her husband, John “Chet” Herne (2004).
Helen was an excellent...
Helen Marie Herne (nee Rusch), age 88, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019.
Helen is survived by her children, Susan (Frank) Simek, Bryan (Laura) Herne and James Herne; grandchildren, Sarah...
E.J. “Ed” Akeman
Born December 3, 1943 passed away on October 23, 2019 at age 75 of an Agent Orange-related illness.
Former Joliet, IL City Councilman from 1979-1986. Resident of Joliet, IL and Lakewood Ranch, Florida.
Raised in Indianapolis, Inc, came to Joliet in 1971 and co-founded International Games, Inc. The makers of card games UNO and Skip-Bo and many other products. Retiring in 1989 and selling to Mattel in 1993.
After his mother’s death he donated to the City...
E.J. “Ed” Akeman
Born December 3, 1943 passed away on October 23, 2019 at age 75 of an Agent Orange-related illness.
Former Joliet, IL City Councilman from 1979-1986. Resident of...
Gary L. Pauson, Age 66 yrs, passed away Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Theresa (Terry Karcz), one daughter Andrea ( Bill) Schroeder, 2 sons, Thomas S. (Nichole) and Andrew J. Pauson, 6 grandchildren Kayla, Peyton, and Charli Schroeder, Penelope Pauson, Ori Schroeder and Phoebe Pauson, his mother, Dorothy B. Pauson and 2 sisters, Lisa (James) Padilla and Jana (Ken) Chudwin. Numerous nieces, nephews ans cousins.
Preceded in...
Gary L. Pauson, Age 66 yrs, passed away Wednesday, Oct 23, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Gary is survived by his loving wife, Theresa (Terry Karcz), one daughter Andrea ( Bill)...
Estefania Calderon-Pintor, age 59, born into eternal life on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Estefania is survived by her loving husband, Octavio Calderon; children, Gilberto (Sofia) Calderon, Maricela (Horacio) Amaya, Omar Calderon, Sandra (Gilberto) Mares, Jaime (Lizbeth) Calderon and Jesus Calderon; grandchildren, Olivia Diaz, Daniel and David Calderon, Erik Garcia, Anthony Garcia and Andres Amaya, Cristian Mares and D’Angelo Calderon; numerous sisters,...
Estefania Calderon-Pintor, age 59, born into eternal life on Wednesday, October 23, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Estefania is survived by her loving husband, Octavio Calderon; children,...
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