Joliet, IL Obituaries

Ann V. (Hanis) Furto

Mar 24, 2016

Ann V. (nee Hanis) Furto, age 93, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her residence.

Ann is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Frank Furto; loving daughters, Kathleen “Kathy” (Dick) Pucel, Susanne (Tim) Brody, Marilyn (Paul Jr.) Rak, and Francine Blackburn; nine cherished grandchildren, Shane (Edna) Pucel, Aaron Pucel, Mira Brody,...

Josefina Hinojosa

Mar 24, 2016

A Celebration of Josefina's life will begin with a visitation on Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435. Per Josefina's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.

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Loretta T. (McMaster) Ferguson

Mar 24, 2016

Loretta T. Ferguson (nee McMaster), age 81 at rest on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

Loretta is survived by her beloved husband, Eugene R. Ferguson; children, Thomas E. (the late Renee) Ferguson, Patrick (Eileen) Ferguson; grandchildren, Corey and Christopher Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Cheyanne and Shae.

Preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary McMaster; daughter-in-law, Renee...

Nannette J. (Long) Konjevich

Mar 23, 2016

Nannette J. Konjevich (nee Long), age 75, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Nannette is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Donald Konjevich; loving daughter, Karla (Kelly) Martin; loving son, Matthew (Connie) Konjevich; dear siblings, Charlotte (Ronald) Johnson and James (Judy) Long; cherished grandchildren, Kraig (Jenna) Martin, Blair, Emma, and Andrew Konjevich;...

Francis H. Kurtz

Mar 23, 2016

Francis H. Kurtz, age 73, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Francis is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia (nee Spillie); children, Alan Kurtz of Alpha, MI, Lynn Kurtz and Marla Kurtz; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Zachary Kurtz, Emily, Katy and Cody Kurtz; great-grandchildren, Colton, Hunter,...

Elvira "Veda" R. Guzman

Mar 22, 2016

Elvira R. “Veda” Guzman, age 68, entered into eternal life, Tuesday, March 22, 2016.

Elvira is survived by Francisco Guzman; two sons, Adrian and Armando; granddaughter, Taylor Lynn-Guzman; mother, Eudelia (nee Hernandez) Asa; siblings, Delores Hernandez, David (Debbie) Hernandez, Rachel (Jaime) Manzo, Anna (Thomas Platt) Gooday, and Virginia (Eugene) Luna; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Dorothy Shepich

Mar 19, 2016

Dorothy  Shepich (nee Pribish), age 86, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 19, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Dorothy is survived by her loving daughter, Karen Shepich; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Shepich; parents, Samuel and Pauline Pribish; siblings, Mary (Andy)...

Diane Marie Wynne

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...

James T. ("Bud") Berta Jr.

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...

Charles W. Bokar

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....

Fred S. Wlodarski

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...

John S. Horvat

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...

Mark W. Shiffer

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...

Agnes C. (Karpel) McLaren

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...

Rebecca A. (Ramirez) Hernandez

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,...

Stephen J. Platko

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...

Raymond Dean Guinto, Sr.

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...

Mary A. (Swandrak) Bosi

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)...

Milka (Novakovich) Grubisich

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...

Rose M. (Slapak) Mammosser

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...