Joliet, IL Obituaries

Dec 26, 2015

Irene A. Orenic “Nano” (nee Kuta), age 79, passed away at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Saturday, December 26, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Irene is survived by her daughter, Denise M. (Richard Jr.) Shroba; grandson, Eric Joseph (Maureen) Shroba; great-grandchildren, Scott Joseph Shroba and Kyle Philip Shroba; brother, Robert (Jan) Worek; sister-in-law,...

Dec 22, 2015

John A. Bajt, age 90, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Eleanor (nee Szepelak); loving children, Denise (Jim) Gray and Bill (Teresa) Bajt; cherished grandchildren, Jeff (Jennifer) Gray and Debra (John) Ford, Kelly Lynn (Matthew) Boley and Mary Jo (Ian) Botnick; cherished great-grandchildren, Kaeli,...

Dec 21, 2015

Martin Martello Sr., age 80, at rest on Monday, December 21, 2015 with his loving family by his side.

Martin is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty (nee Lewandowski); children, Donna (John) Luna, Francine (Mike) Ulm, Steve (Diane) Martello, Martin (Jennifer) Martello, Jeffrey (Lisa) Martello and Dee Martello; grandchildren, Brittany Luna, Chloe...

Dec 20, 2015

Bernadette L. Mettille (nee Kozlicka), age 85, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 20, 2015.

Bernadette is survived by her children, William Benson and Steven (Jill) Benson; dear friend, Barbara Benson and 5 grandchildren Anna, Joe, Victoria, Mike and Brian.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene C. Mettille.

Donations in...

Dec 17, 2015

Jeanette D. Landvogt (nee Bricknell), born February 11, 1932, at rest on December 17, 2015.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Thomas R. Landvogt; a daughter, Carol D. Landvogt; parents, Jess E. and Bess (nee Hrdlicka) Bricknell; a sister, Bernice Robishaw; a brother, Jesse Bricknell.

Jeanette is survived by her children...

Dec 15, 2015

Raymond A. Majetich, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

Raymond is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Susann “Sue” (nee Costa); loving daughters, Sharon (Kevin) Majetich-Haggerty and Sandra Toth; cherished granddaughter, Kristen (Alex) Wilkinson; dear step-grandsons, Sean and Ryan Haggerty; dear sister-in-law, Rosalie (Louis) Jandura; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Dec 14, 2015

LaVerne “Bonnie” C. Canty (nee Hammersmith), age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2015.

Bonnie is survived by her loving children, Cheryl (Jim) Fleming, Patrick (Kathi) Canty and Michelle (Art) Galli; grandchildren, Bill and Ryan Fleming, Shay (Jake) Sarasohn, Sean (Johnette) Canty, Carrie Canty, Chris Doan and A.J. Galli; great-grandchildren, Sydney, Cara, Matthew, Isaiah, Malachy,...

Dec 8, 2015

Carol R. Brow (nee Flynn), age 83, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Carol was a loving wife, mother and best friend to her husband of 62 years, Robert and her 6 children, Bruce, Lauren, Lisa, Linda, Leslie and Lana; grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother...

Dec 7, 2015

John R. Thomas, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2015.

John is survived by his loving children, Rich (Susan) Thomas and Jeanette (Robert) Sheffield; cherished grandchildren, Rick Thomas, John (Corli) Thomas, and Sandi (Tony) Corniel, Eric Sheffield, Andrea (Zach) Sounhein, and Michael Sheffield; cherished great-grandson, Jackson Thomas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews....

Dec 4, 2015

After a courageous battle with cancer, Janine Marie Kaye (nee Konopek) went to Heaven on December 4, 2015 in Joliet, IL at the age of 46 surrounded by her husband, friends, and family.  She leaves behind her husband, Sean Kaye; her two sons, Jacob and Logan; her parents, John and Rose Konopek; her brother, John (Maureen) Konopek; her niece...

Dec 3, 2015

Helen A. Petrella (nee Zigrossi), age 91, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 3, 2015.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Guido L. Petrella, her parents, John and Daisy (nee DeNardo) Zigrossi, her sister, Isabel A. Misak (nee Zigrossi) and her brothers, Pasquale and Raymond Zigrossi.

She is survived...

Dec 3, 2015

Gary A. Walsh, age 68, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 3, 2015 with his loving family close by his side.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Rose H. Walsh; children, Kimberly (Daniel) Stafford and Brian (Natalia) Walsh; grandchildren, Amaya Stafford, Amy, Vinnie, Brianna and Ethan Walsh; great-grandson, Mason; dear sister, Kathleen (Thomas)...

Dec 2, 2015

William A. Walsh, “Bill” age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 02, 2015.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marilyn; children, Nancy Walsh, Bill (Laura) Walsh, Kathleen (Dan) Kolzow; grandchildren, Billy (fiancée Kelsey Hull) Walsh, Jackie (Ryan) Rumler, Steven (fiancée Alex Skinner), Christine Walsh and Michael Walsh, Kaitlyn and Jessie Kolzow; great-grandchildren,...

Dec 1, 2015

Joan L. Golf (nee Hoge) went to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the age of 82.

She was born, raised and educated in Morris, IL and was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mildred Hoge, who preceded her in death in 1979 and 1997. She was also preceded in death by her...

Nov 29, 2015

Joseph E. Fuse, age 91, passed away peacefully at the Halifax Health Hospice Center, Port Orange, FL on Sunday November 29, 2015.

Joe was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Felix Fuse and Theresa (nee Aimone) on August 8, 1924. He was married for 69 years to his beloved wife Betty (nee Beebe).

Upon...

Nov 28, 2015

Karen J. Lowry (nee Chinderle), age 67, at rest on Saturday, November 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Karen is survived by her loving children, Jennifer (Thomas) Stumo, Scott Lowry and Jacquelyn Lowry; grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew and Megan Stumo; loving sister, Judy (Jeff) Hauge; nieces, Kristi and Katie Hauge; great-nieces, Kayla Williams and Eden...

Nov 27, 2015

A Celebration of Maria's life will begin on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving in procession to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, November 30, 2015...

Nov 26, 2015

Leona J. Terdic (nee Massey), age 71, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with COPD on Thursday, November 26, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Leona is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Richard Terdic; children, Daniel (Jean) Terdic and Linda (Donald) Flaynik; grandchildren, Vanessa and Johnathon; great-granddaughter, Cheyenne; brother, Rollin (Sonia)...

Nov 23, 2015

Joseph W. Jacksa, age 88, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Marcella Jacksa (nee Titus); children Judith (Roger) Kovack, JoAnn (David) Egizio, Joseph (Mary), and James (Kristen) Jacksa; grandchildren, Kevin (Amelia) Kovack, Kristine (Robert) Kovack-Lesh, Laura (Joseph) Cabay, David Egizio, Jessica (Steven...

Nov 22, 2015

Lena L. Taylor (nee Michaels), age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital.

Lena is survived by her loving sons, James M. (Sandra) Taylor of Wichita Falls, TX and Chris Taylor of Lockport, IL.

Preceded in death by her husband, James L. Taylor of Strawberry, AR.

Lena...