Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Loretta M. (Prock)  Waite

Loretta M. (Prock) Waite

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)...

Paul A. Hartman

Paul A. Hartman

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...

Robert Jon Delaney

Robert Jon Delaney

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;...

Charlotte B. (Janiszewski)  Wysocki

Charlotte B. (Janiszewski) Wysocki

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)...

James C. Baranski

James C. Baranski

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...

Richard J. ("Dick")  Mutz

Richard J. ("Dick") Mutz

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...

Donald Albert Pacione

Donald Albert Pacione

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...

Leo J. DuBois

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.