Joliet, IL Obituaries

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...

Shirley T. (Albright) Gleason

Jan 13, 2016

Shirley T. Gleason (nee Albright), age 87, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Oswego on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Shirley is survived by her two loving daughters, Laurie and Marion Gleason; sister, Gerry Peterson; grandchildren, Patricia (Dan) Zoie, Zachary Chapman, Jon Ransom, Terri Ransom Irish, Kay Ransom; great-grandchildren,...

Rose M. (Terlep) Lousher

Jan 6, 2016

Rose M. Lousher (nee Terlep), age 90, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Rose is survived by her loving son, Robert Lousher; and one brother.

Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lousher; son, Allan Lousher; and five sisters.

Rose was a dedicated and lifelong parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic...

Shirley R. (Kapella) Max

Jan 4, 2016

Shirley R. Max (nee Kapella), age 87 of Crest Hill, IL entered into eternal life on Monday, January 4, 2016.

Shirley is survived by her loving sister, Nancy (the late Raymond) Mutz; loving step-children, Marlene (Roger) Stoick, Ron (Cathie) Max, Jennifer (Lane) Stolle and Janine Max; forever missed by her loving niece and caretaker, Jackie (Joseph) Kararo;...

William F. Witczak

Jan 4, 2016

William F. Witczak, age 88, at rest on Monday, January 04, 2016 at Loyola University Medical Center.

William is survived by his loving children, Bruce (Vicki) Witczak and Paula (Jeffrey) Simcox; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Alex) Thoele, Elise (Timothy Hall) Simcox, Lauren and Jacqueline Witczak; great-granddaughter, Sadie Elizabeth Hall; sister-in-law, Dorothy Shepich; dear friend and companion, Eleanor McGuire; numerous...

Bernadine M. (Thomas) Budny

Jan 2, 2016

Bernadine M. Budny (nee Thomas), age 75, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Bernadine is survived by her beloved husband, Philip; loving children, Susan (Terry) Boggs, Steven (Christy) Simpson, Donna (Ricardo) Castellanos, Dan (Erica) Simpson, Matthew Simpson, Carin M. (Kerry Jr.) Richee, Kenneth P. (Ailene) Budny, Bruce (the late...

Dwight J. Reeb

Jan 2, 2016

Dwight J. Reeb, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2016.

Dwight is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Linda (nee Seitz); loving daughters, Michelle (Mitchell) Hauck, DeAnna (Ronald) Henson, and Christina (Gregory) Torres-Ore; cherished grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Brennan, Ava Olivia, Mason, and Rylee.

Preceded in death by his parents, Charles...

Norman R. Hall

Jan 1, 2016

Norman R. Hall, age 87, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 1, 2016 surround by his beloved and cherished family. He was born on July 19, 1928 in Streator, IL to Mark and Clara (nee Woodward) Hall. He moved to Joliet in 1959. Norman was a corporal and veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Commonwealth Edison...

Michael A. Roos

Jan 1, 2016

Michael A. Roos, age 69, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Sheila (nee Mullins); children, Pamela Hamilton, Patricia Roos, and Gerren Roos; step-children, Jennifer Mullins, Jerry Stackhouse Jr., Jessica McCullum, and Michael McCullum; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Judi Groskopf and Catherine (Norm)...

Joseph J. Stasko

Dec 30, 2015

Joseph J. Stasko, age 86, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Congetta (nee Catarello); loving daughter, Jean Pellegrini; cherished grandchildren, Mark Pellegrini of Decatur, IL, Nicole (Greg) Murdaugh of Joliet, IL,; dear sister, Ann Ojeda; two Granddog Pals, Rudy...