Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Jeno Toke

Jeno Toke

Feb 8, 2015

Jeno Toke, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side, following a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Jeno was born on January 30, 1935 in Nagymakfa, Hungary. He left Hungary in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution with his wife, Eva and brother Otto. They settled...

Edward Randich

Edward Randich

Feb 4, 2015

Edward Randich, age 90, at rest on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Loving father of, Ronald C. (Patricia) Mentzer, Barbara A. (William) Sontag, Charlene M. (Frank) Glowaty, Edward M. (Nancy) Randich; dearest grandfather of, 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren; brother of, Dorothy (the late Norman) Stoiber, Eleanor (Victor) Carlson, Patricia (John)...

Richard P. Frederick

Richard P. Frederick

Jan 30, 2015

Richard P. "Rick" Frederick, age 64, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 30, 2015. Rick is survived by his mother, Dolores Fitzgerald (nee Dernulc); three sisters, Paula (Ken) Saige, Cindy, and April; brother, Gordon (Tanya) Frederick; niece and nephews, Kristopher, Katrina, and Rocky Saige. Preceded in death by his father, Richard P. Frederick Sr. Funeral services for Rick...

Beatriz Cintora de Luna

Beatriz Cintora de Luna

Jan 29, 2015

Beatriz Cintora De Luna, age 97, entered eternal life on January 29, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Beatriz is survived by her loving children, Abel (Consuelo) Luna, Ma. Teresa Lopez, Ma. Elidia Luna, Marciano de Jesus (Linda) Luna, Mariana (Javier) Martinez, Antonio (Carolina) Luna, Gloria (Juan) Perez and Miguel (Rosa) Luna; as well as 87 grandchildren, great grandchildren,...

Genevieve F. Vranicar

Genevieve F. Vranicar

Jan 29, 2015

Genevieve F. Vranicar, age 97, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Agnes (nee Kambic) Vranicar; and eleven brothers and sisters. Genevieve is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Genevieve served in the United States Navy during WWII. Since her retirement Gen has been...

Opal Mimms

Opal Mimms

Jan 29, 2015

The memorial for Opal Mimms will be held at 523 N. Broadway St., Joliet, IL 60435 on Saturday, February 14, 2015 at 3 PM.

Gerald L. Alton

Gerald L. Alton

Jan 24, 2015

Gerald L. Alton, 75 years, January 24, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Theresa (nee Jandura); three children, Cindy (Tim) Walsh, Gerald Jr. "Butch" (Sue) Alton and Karen (Marty) Walsh; grandchildren, Nicole Walsh, Kelly (Chris) Roberts, Kali, Mallory and Madelyn Alton, Mike Walsh, Amy (Jimmy) Vega and Kevin Walsh; three great-grandchildren, Anthony,...

Sarah Ellen Taylor

Sarah Ellen Taylor

Jan 24, 2015

Sarah Ellen Taylor (nee Smith), age 32, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Sarah is survived by her adoring wife,Tammy; breathtaking daughter, Savannah "Savvy" Jo; beloved mother, Barbara Lara (nee Smith); loving father, Abraham Lara; supportive mother and father-in-law, Sandra and Jimmy Taylor; as well as extended family both of origin and choice and loving friends, near...

Barbara J. Adamic

Barbara J. Adamic

Jan 23, 2015

Barbara J. Adamic Born July 22, 1938 Died January 23, 2015 Parents were Alvin and Thelma Benn Eberhart Married for fifty three years to Walter Adamic. Her children are: Walter G. and Wife Donna Julie and Larry Kinsella Suzanne Marie She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Wayne. Other survivors are Ronald Eberhart, James (Lucy) Eberhart, Marlene...

Irene T. Vercellino

Irene T. Vercellino

Jan 23, 2015

Irene T. Vercellino (nee Panich), age 89, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease on Friday, January 23, 2015. Irene is survived by her loving children, John (Mary) Vercellino and Karen Aldworth; grandchildren, Katherine (Michael) White, Robert J. Vercellino, Alan (Amy) Aldworth and Dan Aldworth; great-granchildren, Abigail and Brianna Zochowski, Kate and Maddie Aldworth and Olivia...

Emma Jean "Toddy" Mikuska

Emma Jean "Toddy" Mikuska

Jan 18, 2015

Emma Jean Mikuska "Toddy" (nee Residori), age 79, entered eternal life on Sunday, January 18, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Toddy is survived by her loving son, Richard B. (Tommi) Mikuska Jr. of Garfiled, AR; loving sister, Jeanie (Vince) Gelsomino of Princeton, IL; as well as numerous dear in-laws, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death...

Celia Kren

Celia Kren

Jan 18, 2015

Celia Kren (nee Starcevich), 89, most recently of Lisle, passed away January 18, 2014, at Central DuPage Hospital. Survived by her son, Barry (Diane); daughter and best friend, Sue (Kelley Neal); in-laws, Lillian Starcevich, JoAnne Starcevich, Rome Kren, Marge Kren and Sally Kren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by her parents, John and Anne (nee...

Salvatore DeAngelis

Salvatore DeAngelis

Jan 15, 2015

Salvatore DeAngelis, age 85, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 15, 2015 surrounded by his family. Sal is survived by his beloved fiancAC.e, Lowelyn "Cissy" Leasure; loving children, Barry (Lynne) of Wilmington and Scott DeAngelis of CO; cherished grandchildren, Jessica of Wilmington and Sophia and Dario DeAngelis of CO, Carey and Nikki of OK; four great-grandchildren; dear brother, Anthony...

David A. "Pee Wee" Manfred

David A. "Pee Wee" Manfred

Jan 9, 2015

David A. "Pee Wee" Manfred, age 44, at rest on Friday, January 9, 2015. Dave is survived by his devoted children, Josh, Lukas, Gianna, and Sailer; his loving mother, Sharon (Jack Weaver) Colvin (nee Dwyer); dear brother and sisters, Rick (Devonna) Manfred, Karen (Rob) Manfred, and Bob Manfred; loving nieces and nephews, Craig Kelly, Eric Manfred, and Courtney Floyd;...

Nathan E. Gaines

Nathan E. Gaines

Jan 6, 2015

Nathan E. Gaines, age 41, at rest on Tuesday, January 6, 2015. Nate is survived by his loving children, Miranda D., Nicholas R., and Logan T. Gaines, and Aubreanna Chambers; loving mother and step-father, Marlene (nee Whalen) and Charles Todd ; mother of his children, Amie Gaines; dear brothers, Timothy Todd and Brandon Gaines; dear sister, Michelle Gaines; as...

Anton R. Kupina

Anton R. Kupina

Jan 3, 2015

Anton R. "Tony" Kupina, age 87, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 3, 2015. Tony is survived by his sister, Anne Kupina; three nephews, James (the late Margaret), Robert (Andrea), and Donald (Patricia) Kupina; one niece, Karen (Dean) Bentley; as well as numerous great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in death by his loving wife Dolores "Lolita" Kupina;...

Elsie Louise Pirc

Elsie Louise Pirc

Jan 2, 2015

Elsie Louise Pirc (nee Wilson), age 92, entered eternal life on Friday, January 2, 2015. Elsie is survived by her loving son, John M. (Karen) Pirc; cherished granddaughter, Kate Pirc; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, John R. Pirc; parents, Sam and Alma (nee Hadfield) Wilson; sister, Sarah Hopkins; and brothers, George...

Donald E. Onderisin

Donald E. Onderisin

Jan 2, 2015

Donald E. Onderisin, age 66, passed peacefully on Monday, January 2, 2015 at Heartland Regional Hospital in Marion, IL following a brief illness. Donald is survived by one sister, Audrey Onderisin; sister-in-law, Loretta (the late Fred) Onderisin; five step-brothers and sisters, Don (Ginny) Krall, Mike (LouAnn) Krall, Patty (Gus Gaston) Hoffman, Stephanie Krall and Mary Lee Krall; nephews, Samuel...

Helen M. Benac

Helen M. Benac

Jan 2, 2015

Helen M. Benac (nee Popek), age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Helen is survived by two daughters, Janice (David) Stefka of Joliet, Mary Ellen (Gilbert) Giles of AZ; one son David (Kristine) Benac of CA; four grandchildren, Michael (Joan) Stefka, Karen (Greg) Wiegmann, Mark (Wendy) Giles, and Shannon...

Theresa A. Jordan

Theresa A. Jordan

Jan 1, 2015

Theresa A. Jordan (nee Zelesnik), age 97, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Theresa was born in Joliet, IL on March 22, 1917 to the late Frank and Theresa (nee Riffel) Zelesnik and a resident of Crest Hill for most of her life. She passed...