Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jun 11, 2015

Age, 91, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 72 years, Betty (nee Anderson); loving children, Barbara J. (John) Smith, Beverly J. (Paul) Woelfer, and Bradley D. Gatons; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great granddaughter; dear sister, Joan (the late Leonard)...

Jun 11, 2015

Age 86, passed away peacefully at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with his family by his side.

Luke was born on March 4, 1929 to the late Ivan and Katherine (Plese) Plese and a lifelong resident of the Joliet area. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Geraldine E....

Jun 11, 2015

Raymond E. Swank, Sr. Age, 78, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 11, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Raymond is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Janice (nee Kempke); loving children, Chris (Mark) Smith, Kathy (Thomas) Perry, Phillip (Diane) Cooper, Kimberly (fiancAC. Matt Koselke) Navarro, Raymond Jr., and Edith (George) Walsh; cherished grandchildren,...

Jun 11, 2015

Age, 36, entered into eternal life on Thursday, June 11, 2015. Michael is survived by his beloved sons, Robert Newman and Dawson Bancroft; loving mother, Judith Newman (nee Sullivan); loving father, George O. (Rosemary) Newman, Jr.; dear sister, Bernadette (Don) Meadors; dear brother, Christopher (Nicole) Newman; dear half-brother, George Newman III; dear half-sister, JoAnn (Aric) Stone; loving nephews, Alexander,...

Jun 6, 2015

Age, 93, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 6, 2015. She was born March 2, 1922 in Joliet. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gasperich Sr.; son, Frank Gasperich Jr.; brothers, Joseph A. and Frank Cohil Jr.; and her parents, Frank and Mary A. Cohil. Margaret is survived by her nieces and nephews; godchild, Mary Petrella; her husband's...

Jun 5, 2015

John R. Davidson "Jack," age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 05, 2015 with his loving family by his side. John is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Irene (nee Felix) Davidson; children, Richard (JoAnne) Davidson and Jane Davidson; grandchildren, Jill (Jeff) Robinson, Lisa (Brad) Becker, Brian Davidson and Roger Davidson; great-grandchildren, Parker and Quinn Robinson...

Jun 4, 2015

Marla J. Kaski (nee Reeves), age 64, at rest on Thursday, June 04, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Marla is survived by her loving children, Kevin, Kasia, Kelli and Karri Kaski; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Dolores and James Blessent; 7 step-children; 19 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; numerous family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Kaski...

Jun 3, 2015

Marilyn L. Johnson (nee Kinsley), age 91, at rest on Wednesday, June 3, 2015. Marilyn is survived by her loving children, David E. (Beryl) Johnson of Bloomington, MN, Christine M. (Kenneth) Peterson of Shorewood, IL, Michael W. (Christine) Johnson of Joliet, IL; grandchildren, Emmett C. Johnson of St. Paul, MN, Emilie J. (Cory) Robinson of Mayer, MN, Brendan C....

Jun 1, 2015

Richard R. Jovanovich, age 91, entered eternal life on Monday, June 1, 2015. Richard is survived by his loving children, Nancy and Richard M. Jovanovich; dear brother, Rodavon (Darlene) Jovanovich; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his wife, Julia (nee Dulevich); son, David; parents, George and Mary (nee Padley) Jovanovich; brothers, Daniel Sr....

Jun 1, 2015

Kathleen M. Mason (nee Jagodzinski), passed on Monday, June 1, 2015. Kathleen is survived by her husband, Frank Mason; daughter, Stacy (Chris); grandson, Caleb; mother, Genevieve; mother-in-law, Joan; siblings, Betty (John), Julie (Al), Lynda (Bob), Gene Jr., Tom (Sherry), Mark (Ann), Jerry, and John (Chris); sisters-in-law, Jammie, Tammy (Gerry), Marci (Darrel); numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Preceded...

May 31, 2015

Antonio Z. Zavala, age 64, entered eternal life on Sunday, May 31, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Antonio is survived by his beloved wife, Olga L. (nee Calderon); loving daughters, Guadalupe Zavala, Heladia Zavala, and Maria (Izaiah) Munoz; cherished grandchildren, Izaiah Jr, Angel, Hector, and Lily Munoz. Preceded in death by his parents, Gavino and Eladia...

May 28, 2015

Rosemarie J. Pavlik (nee Busiedlik), age 69, entered eternal life on Thursday, May 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Rosemarie is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Andrew Pavlik; children, Douglas (Felicity) Pavlik, Marc (Tara) Pavlik, Jennifer (Phillip) Dawalt; grandchildren, Sydney, Austin, and Casey Pavlik, Bailey and Trenham Agnew; one sister, Roberta (Bernie) Kreiner;...

May 27, 2015

Born September 27, 1939 and passed away on May 27, 2015. Survived by his wife of 46 years Nancy (Zaura) Prazak; three children, Elizabeth (Efren) Dangond, Michael (Melinda), and Stephanie (Leo) Rivillas. Cherished Papa to Madison, Hadley, Alanah, Maxwell, Cristian, Keegan, Liliana and Leo. Also survived by his brother Paul (Anne) and sister Nancy (Anthony) Bugajsky and many nieces...

May 25, 2015

Judith (Claussen) "Judy" Partak, age 71 years, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015, after a courageous battle with COPD. Survived by 3 sons, Dean, Gary and Chris (Jody) Partak; one sister, Jackie (late Marvin) Castelli; one brother, Terry (Judy) Claussen; 2 grandchildren, Tiffany (Brian) Viger and Jon Partak; one great-grandson, Jackson; 4 step-grandsons, Joshua, Nathan, Andrew and Zachary;...

May 25, 2015

Terrence passed away suddenly on Monday, May 25, 2015, in Texas. Survived by his father, Troy Johnson, Sr.; his mother, Brenda Johnson; his son Trenton Johnson, of Morris; his daughter Alyssa Johnson of Shorewood; his brother Troy Johnson, Jr.; his sisters, Tovah Allen and Tarah Johnson; his grandmother, Annie Little; his aunt, Vicky Flowers Blackmon; his uncle Arthur Flowers;...

May 25, 2015

David T. Jandura, age 52, at rest Monday, Memorial Day, May 25th, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Pauline Jandura, sister-in-law Sandra Jandura, and great niece Sasha Buzzard. Survived by three brothers Ronald (Mary Ann), Matthew (Diane), Richard (Connie), and one sister, Paulette (Robert) Listner. Loving uncle of Daniel (Kelly) Jandura,...

May 23, 2015

John "Jack" (Papa) Kerwin, age 89, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Joliet, IL. Jack was born in Joliet to Raymond and Dorothy (nee Iverson) Kerwin on December 21, 1925, and was raised by his father and grandmother Nettie after the untimely departure of his mother. He went to high...

May 21, 2015

The best fathers do more than watch their children grow. They instill in them a purpose and teach them what it means to live a meaningful life. On Thursday, May 21, 2015, Anthony LaPaso passed away at Northwestern Medical Center surrounded by his most treasured possession; his family. A Joliet native, Tony was born on February 11, 1942. He...

May 18, 2015

Catherine P. "Kay" Hochevar (nee Tomac) Age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2015 at Rosewood Care Center. Survived by her devoted son, Albert R, daughter-in-law Mary Ellen, granddaughter Katherine Elizabeth (Benjamin) Hochevar-Neumeyer, grandson Albert W., brother August Tomac Sr., sister-in-law Mrs. Thomas (Patricia) Tomac, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Albert...

May 17, 2015

James F. Kinsley, age 86, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

A lifelong resident of Joliet. Veteran of the U.S. Army Special Weapons Project from 1946 to 1948. He retired from Commonwealth Edison after 40 years. He was a member of the National Exchange Club of Joliet.