Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jun 19, 2015

Services listed below

Monday, June 22, 2015 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Road Joliet, Illinois 60435

Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. George Serbian Orthodox Church 300 Stryker Avenue Joliet, IL 60436

Family and friends will gather at Tezak Funeral...

Jun 15, 2015

Joseph R. Starasinic "Joe," age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary (nee Green) Starasinic; Children, Carol (Daniel) Rohr of FL, Patricia (Gordie Jr.) Gillespie of Joliet, and Michael (Judy) Starasinic of Chesterton, IN; granddaughter, Laura Gillespie; one brother,...

Jun 15, 2015

Robert M. Susner, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2015 at Symphony of Joliet with his family at his side. Robert is survived by his wife, Genevieve (nee Kostyra), his son Nicholas (Karen) Susner, one grandson, Michael Grant (Ginger) Susner, three great-grandchildren, Maya, Angie and Connor Susner, his brother, Jack (Phyllis) Susner and numerous nieces and nephews....

Jun 13, 2015

Richard J. Shaw "Dick the Barber," age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, June 13th, 2015. He was born on April 16th, 1943 in Joliet, IL to James and Mary (Delrose) Shaw. He married his life-long sweetheart Dyann (Mondrella) Shaw on February 2nd, 1963. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Dyann; his children,...

Jun 11, 2015

Carol is survived by her husband of 58 years, John S. Horvat; sons, Jim (Sue) Horvat and Dan (Mary) Horvat; sister, Pat Makeever; sister-in-law, Geri Heintz; sons-in-law, Dwien Freih and Steve O'Connor; 10 grandchildren, Amy (Jon McCormick) Smith, Renee (Jim) Wuttke, Kristin (Matt) Middleton, Kyle (Miriam Leon) Horvat, Courtney Horvat, Callie Horvat, Zak Horvat, Gina (Charlie) Martin, Kevin and...

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;...