Joliet, IL Obituaries

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...

Apr 6, 2016

Steve Bilo, age 93, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife of over 70 years, Kathryn (nee Topeninska); loving children, Mary J. Bilo and Steve R. Bilo; grandson, Nicholas E. Sohn; dear brother, Walter Bilo; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins....

Apr 5, 2016

Lorain R. Sirovatka (nee Stalmach) of Plainfield, age 89, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

Lorain is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Victoria (nee Stock) Stalmach; brothers, Chester (Virginia) and Eugene (Aurelia) Stalmach.

Apr 4, 2016

Mary M. Rogina (nee Del Bianco), age 92, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 4, 2016.

Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Raymond F. Rogina; loving children, Raymond P. (Diane), Michael A. (Sally), and Mark M. (Sandi) Rogina; three cherished grandchildren,  Matthew C. (Anna), Mark R., and Anthony L. Rogina; dear sister,...

Apr 3, 2016

A Celebration of John’s life will begin on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, with Chapel Prayers at 9:45 a.m. then driving in procession to Mater Christi Catholic Church (2431 S. 10th Avenue, North Riverside, IL) for a Mass of Christian Burial...

Apr 2, 2016

Carol Skul, 81, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Rivershores Nursing Home in Marseilles.

Carol was born on February 26, 1935, in Streator, IL.  She was the daughter of Michael and Caroline (Gould) Gaydos.  She married Frank Skul on October 24, 1953.

Carol was retired from Krogers (formerly Eagles) and was former...

Apr 2, 2016

Elaine C. Black (nee Cuprisin), 76 of Monee, Illinois, died on April 2, 2016 at St. James Hospital after suffering a brief illness.

Born on June 1, 1939, she was the daughter of John and Helen Cuprisin; and sister to John, David, Kenneth and Timothy. She was the wife of William Black; and mother to Edward (Carmen)...

Mar 27, 2016

Joseph James Ginejko, 90, born at his parent’s home on Bluff Street in Joliet, Illinois on April 18th, 1925, died peacefully in his home in Plainfield, Illinois on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016.

Joseph attended Holy Cross grade school in Joliet, from where he received a scholarship to Joliet Catholic High School.  After graduation, Joseph proudly served...

Mar 25, 2016

Raymond J. Wilda, age 85, of Joliet, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home after a brief battle with Kidney Disease.

Survived by his four sons, Mike (Karen), Pat (Kathy), Dan (Sue), Steve (fiancé Dawn Shepardson); two daughters, Ginny (Bob) Babecki, Peggy (Gary) Medlyn; one sister, Ida Nelson; also survived by numerous...