Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Elizabeth "Betty" Lavazza

Elizabeth "Betty" Lavazza

Feb 21, 2015

Elizabeth "Betty" Lavazza (Snider-McDonald), age 86, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 21, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Elizabeth is survived by her three sons, Raymond (the late Linda), Ronald (Annie) and Richard (Lena) Lavazza; four daughters, Karen (Robert Quinlan) Lavazza, Cynthia (Daniel) Muir, Mary (the late Peter) Pierce, and Elizabeth (Obediah) Elliott; a foster child,...

Jerome R. Danhauer

Jerome R. Danhauer

Feb 17, 2015

Jerome R. "Jerry" Danhauer, age 84, entered eternal life on Tuesday, February 17, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Patricia (nee Slazyk); loving children, Corinne Stachniak, Amy (Timothy) Wiess, and Thomas (Debby) Danhauer; cherished grandchildren, Andrew, Paige, and Alexander Stachniak, Timothy "T.J." and Jessica Wiess, Lauren and...

Louise E. Newbury

Louise E. Newbury

Feb 14, 2015

Louise E. Newbury "Weezer" (nee Raddatz), age 68, at rest on Saturday, February 14, 2015 Valentine's Day with her loving family and her best friend of 50 years by her side. Louise is survived by her husband, John Newbury; children, Susan (James) Knapp, Rachel (Jodi) Kruk, Amanda Kruk and Anne Kruk; grandchildren Cydney, Jordyn, Ryley, and Kerrigyn Knapp, and...

Janet M. Jaback

Janet M. Jaback

Feb 11, 2015

Janet M. Jaback, age 69, at rest on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Janet is survived by her loving daughter, Georgene (Bob Woods) Jaback. Preceded in death by her parents, Mark and Bernice (nee Smee) Campbell; and one brother, Mark Campbell. Janet was raised in Chicago, IL. She graduated from Roosevelt University with...

Mary M. Kapinus

Mary M. Kapinus

Feb 11, 2015

Mary Margaret Kapinus (nee Klen) age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Mary Ann) of Plainfield, IL, Richard (Sandra) of Diamond, IL, Barbara (Mark) Crittenden of SanDiego, CA and Edwin (Elizabeth) of Marrero, LA. Loving...

Maryann A. Gregory

Maryann A. Gregory

Feb 10, 2015

Maryann Gregory (nee Mihelic), age 96, at rest on Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Survived by her loving sisters, Dorothy (the late James) Miller, and Genevieve Tuel; brother, Jack Mihelic; sisters-in-law, Dixie and Olga Mihelic. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Albert E. Gregory (2014); parents, Jacob and Mary (nee Bebar) Mihelic;...

Irene F. Koren

Irene F. Koren

Feb 9, 2015

Irene F. Koren (nee Suligoy) age 94, of Joliet, formerly of Shorewood and Wilmington, IL, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center. Irene was born on December 4, 1920 to Joseph and Mary (nee Prelos) Suligoy in Rockdale, IL. She is survived by one daughter, Cheryl-Ann (Frank Mantia); one daughter-in-law, Judy (the late Eugene...

Chester L. Szymczak

Chester L. Szymczak

Feb 8, 2015

Chester L. Szymczak, age 80, entered eternal life on Sunday, February 8, 2015 with his loving family at his side. Chester is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Elizabeth (nee Oberleitner); loving daughter, Cheryl (Bill) Gimbel; cherished grandchildren, Brian (Sarah) Gimbel, Jennifer (Joseph) Meredith, Margaret Gimbel, Benjamin, Katrina (Rico Santos), and Mollie (Jason Castillo) Huhnke; cherished great-grandchildren,...

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...