Joliet, IL Obituaries

Margaret Hausfeld

Sep 1, 2015

Margaret Hausfeld "Marge," (nee Mistakovich), passed away on Tuesday, September, 1, 2015.

Marge was born in Joliet, and as of late resided at Willow Falls of Crest Hill, IL. She was a Federal Employee formerly employed with Ammunition Procurement and Supply Agency; D.C.A.S.R., Chicago; and later retired from Hines V.A. Hospital. Marge was a member of St....

Manuel G. Vasquez

Aug 29, 2015

Manuel G. Vasquez, age 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 29, 2015, with his loving family by his side. Manuel was born on June 26, 1923, in Morris, IL to the late Jose and Felisa (nee Garcia) Vasquez. Manuel is survived by his five children, Manuel J. (Teresa) Vasquez of Hazel Crest, Michael M. (Josie) Vasquez of LaSalle...

Rose C. Pucel

Aug 28, 2015

Rose C. Pucel (nee Haley), age 93, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Rose is survived by her loving son, Thomas (Karen) Pucel; granddaughter, Lindsay Gunier; special sister-in-law, Leona Pucel; devoted caregiver, Lina Surviliene; dearest nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank M. Pucel; one...

Alfredo G. Zamudio, Jr

Aug 27, 2015

Alfredo G. Zamudio, Jr., age 58, at rest on Thursday, August 27, 2015. Alfredo is survived by his loving son, Victor Zamudio; cherished grandchildren, Kaleb and Kiera Zamudio; loving father, Alfredo G. Zamudio, Sr.; loving mother, Marcella Zamudio; dear siblings,Jose (Leticia) Zamudio, Mary (Jose) Godina, Elizabeth Haro, Anita (Rene, Jr.) Acosta, Ricardo (Laurie) Zamudio; mother of his child, Roma...

Zoran Mijatovich

Aug 25, 2015

Zoran Dusan Mijatovich, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Zoran is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Venise Mijatovich (nee Mondou); children, Suzanne Mijatovich, Monique (Leonard) Koenigsmark and Gerard Mijatovich; grandchildren, Vincent and Gabriel Koenigsmark; cousins, Tihomir (Beverly) Mijatovich, Kathy "Mitzi" Bustard, Bob Mijatovich, Chuck Mijatovich, Anna...

Charlene M. Voitik

Aug 23, 2015

Charlene M. Voitik “Chuckie” (nee Unmisig), age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side. Charlene is survived by her loving children, Michael Voitik and Richelle (Doug) Bauer; siblings, Richard (Sally) Unmisig and Beverly (Anthony) Jadron; nieces and nephews, Meredith (Larry) Holcombe, Kevin Whitehead,...

Dorothy A. Carter

Aug 22, 2015

Dorothy A. Carter (Buldak) (nee Kramerich), age 97, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2015. Dorothy is survived by her children, Lawrence (Judy) Buldak and Carol (Larry) Studer; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters: Bernadine (the late Louis) Maffeo and Loretta (Ernest) Fagiano; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her late husband, James Carter; former...

Richard J. Georgantas

Aug 20, 2015

Richard J. Georgantas 79, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2015 after an 18 month battle with cancer at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side. Survived by his wife of 53 years Judy (Boban), daughter Sue (Jim) Gulas, and grandchildren Jenny and Nick Gulas. Also survived by his sisters, Lorraine (Dave - Deceased)...

Jennie T. Priyatel

Aug 19, 2015

Jennie T. Priyatel (nee Plut), age 99, entered eternal life on Wednesday, August 19, 2015. Jennie is survived by her sister, Bernadine (the late Paul) Madronich of San Francisco, CA; sisters-in-law, Dolores (the late Alex), Eileen (the late Bernard), Betty (the late John), and Pat (the late Robert) Plut; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Preceded...

Manuel F. Rodas

Aug 16, 2015

Manuel F. Rodas, age 96, entered eternal life after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 16, 2015. Manuel is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Estella M. Rodas; loving children, Estuardo Rodas and Lilian Miranda; grandson, Giovanni Fratti; and one dear sister, Estella Romero. Preceded in death by his parents, Manuel and Hortencia Rodas Cruz;...

Gloria G. Salazar

Aug 16, 2015

Gloria Guadalupe Salazar, age 62, entered eternal life after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 16, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family. Gloria is survived by her beloved husband, Jose Roberto Salazar; loving children, Reyna (Edward) Hensley, Diana, Javier (Veronica), and Jaime (Liz) Salazar; loving mother, Sanjuana Salazar (nee Leal); cherished grandchildren, Tiara, Ricky, Isabella,...

James G. Novak, Sr

Aug 12, 2015

James G. Novak Sr., age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 with his loving family by his side. James is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Melanie Novak (nee Wlodarek); children, Sarah E. Novak and James G. Novak Jr. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Betty (nee Cryder) Novak; first wife, Mary...

Claritta Ann Parker

Aug 10, 2015

Claritta Ann Parker (nee Rutkiewicz) of Joliet passed away peacefully on Monday, August 10th at Tabor Hills Healthcare Facility in Naperville after a long illness. Clare was born April 9, 1933 in Lockport, IL. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John L. Parker; mother, Ruby Jackson; stepfather, Melvin Jackson; and brother, Gerald Rutkiewicz. Clare is survived...

Eugene E. Martin Sr

Aug 8, 2015

Eugene E. Martin Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Eugene is survived by his loving children, Barbara (Andrew) Birsa, Paula Martin Imerman, and Eugene E. Jr. (Cynthia) Martin; grandchildren, Susan (Jason) Swanson, Michelle (Thomas) Snyder, Andrew Jr. (Molly) Birsa, Nicole (Daniel) Koopmann and Scott Schimanski, Nicholas Imerman,...

Gerald D. "Jerry" Stewart

Aug 7, 2015

Gerald D. Stewart, Sr., age 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Gerald is survived by his loving children, Gerald D. (Karen) Stewart Jr. and Julie (fiancAC. Greg Noble); cherished grandchildren, Patricia, Katrina, Nicholas, Annie, Brandon, Emily, and Rebecca; cherished great-grandchildren, Joshua, Diana, and Rylynn; special nephew, Jeffery David Wayne...

Bernadine N. Piazza

Aug 6, 2015

Bernadine N. Piazza (nee Yuneman), age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 06, 2015. Bernadine is survived by her loving children, Terrence (Barbara) Piazza, Daniel (Mary Lou) Piazza, James (Debbie) Piazza, Regina (Alex) Orta and Pamela (Michael) Coyne; grandchildren, Tracy (Jay) Dahlberg, Terry Jr.(Sally) Piazza and Tina (Brian) Gieseke, Dana Smid, and Nick (Megan) Piazza, James A. Jr.(Cheryl)...

Anita V. Tomastick

Aug 1, 2015

Anita V. Tomastick, age 98, at rest on Saturday, August 1, 2015. Anita is survived by several cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Anna (nee Tkach) Tomastick; infant sister, Ludmilla; loving sister, Olga Tomastick. Anita was born in Taylor Springs, IL and resided in Joliet for most of her lifetime. Funeral Services for Anita...

Mary Theresa Jansen

Jul 27, 2015

Mary Theresa Jansen (nee Toth), age 93, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 27, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Mary is survived by her loving children, Joyce (Bruce) Liker and Joseph (Tammie) Bardowski; cherished grandchildren, Staci (Eric) Graf and Sarah (James) Kok, Jill Bardowski, and Holly Bardowski; cherished-great grandchildren, Nina Pepper Graf, Jaylyn Kok and...

Frances M. Sefcik

Jul 21, 2015

Frances M. Sefcik (nee Nemanich), age 88, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Frances is survived by her loving daughter, Lynnette (Stephen) Reichel; loving son, Mark (Kimberly) Sefcik; 5 cherished grandsons, Stephen, Aaron, Corey, Bryan, and Jordan Reichel; dear brother, Frank Jr.(Donna); dear sister, Bernice Nemanich; as well as...

Alice Ochs

Jul 20, 2015

Services will be held privately. Interment of cremated remains will be at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Joliet.