Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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...

Frank J. Kochalka

Frank J. Kochalka

Dec 30, 2014

Frank J. Kochalka, 67 years, December 30, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his wife Barbara (Racki); 2 sons, Dean (Theresa) Kochalka and Darryl (Tina) Kochalka; 2 granddaughters, Jamie (Tate) Langdon and Stevi (Brad) Fritts; 4 great-grandchildren; one brother, John (Sue) Kochalka; one brother-in-law, Gene Sanford; one aunt, Ann Honiotes; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins., Preceded...

Patrick J. Ballak

Patrick J. Ballak

Dec 30, 2014

Patrick J. Ballak, age 60, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Patrick is survived by his loving daughters, Ann Ballak, Tiffany (Efrain Gomez) Ballak, and Suzan (Alfredo) Gonzalez; grandchildren, Armando Ballak, Christopher and Anthony Wilmoth, Heaven Gonzalez, and Carlos Gomez; one sister, Barb Berscheid; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his...

Robert L. Delaney

Robert L. Delaney

Dec 29, 2014

Robert L. Delaney, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Park Pointe Morris Senior Living. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Lois M. Delaney (nee Schwab); two sons, Robert A. (Suzanne Descourouez) Delaney and Gary L. (Kathy) Delaney; grandchildren, Rob, Brad, Kevin and Michael Delaney. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also...

William T. Babicki

William T. Babicki

Dec 29, 2014

William T. "Ted" Babicki, age 87, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 29, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Ted is survived by his loving sons, Raymond and Thomas (Jeanette) Babicki; cherished grandson, Joel Ryan Babicki; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen (nee Kolenc); parents, Theodore and...

Doris J. Gilbert

Doris J. Gilbert

Dec 26, 2014

Services for Doris J. Gilbert are private.

Efren Razo

Efren Razo

Dec 24, 2014

Efren Razo, age 61, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Visitation: Location: Tezak Funeral Home Visitation Date/Time: Saturday, December 27, 2014 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Service Time: 3:00 p.m., Fr. Manuel Sanchez officiating Cremation rites to be accorded.

Genevieve Skodon

Genevieve Skodon

Dec 23, 2014

Visitation: St. Ambrose Catholic Church Friday 12/26/2014 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Service: St. Ambrose Catholic Church Friday 12/26/2014 10:00 a.m. Luncheon to follow Funeral Mass Interment Private In lieu of flowers, donations in Genevieve's name to Tri County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1601, LaSalle, IL 61301

Elizabeth G. Boyer

Elizabeth G. Boyer

Dec 22, 2014

Elizabeth Gail Boyer (nee Everts), age 60, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 22, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Beth is survived by her loving children, Constance Marie (Thomas) Tongue, Rebecca (Nathan) Swarthout, Nicholas (fiancAC.e Mary), and Joshua (fiancAC.e Roxanne) Boyer; cherished grandchildren, Cayla and Nathan Tongue, Jacob Hostad, Dominic and Anthony Swarthout, Kayla Green,...

Dennis G. Hammond

Dennis G. Hammond

Dec 22, 2014

Dennis G. Hammond "Monkey," age 57, at rest on Monday, December 22, 2014. Dennis is survived by his siblings, Grant (Penny) Hammond, Nancy (the late Michael) Brenczewski, David (Ginger) Fleming and Doris (John) Thompson; loving companion, Gwen Wiley; cousin, Becky (Ron) Kleckner; numerous nieces and nephews; and lifelong friend, Richie Henson. Preceded in death by his parents, Dean and...

John J. Jakovich

John J. Jakovich

Dec 21, 2014

John J. "Jake" Jakovich, age 71, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 21, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Jake is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Marilyn (nee Sorensen); loving sons, John "Jake Jr.", Jason (Amanda), and Joseph (Shannon) Jakovich; cherished grandchildren, Brady, Jake, Alison, Jack, and Maggie Jakovich; dear sister, Mary Alyce...

Marjorie Affrunti

Marjorie Affrunti

Dec 20, 2014

Marjorie "Margie" Affrunti (nee Smolak), went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 20, 2014 at the age of 91. Born in Joliet in 1923 and was a lifelong resident, she graduated from Joliet Central High School in the class of 1941. Marj married Dom Affrunti in 1947. Marj is survived by her loving daughters, Nancy (Phil)...

Helen A. Lakota

Helen A. Lakota

Dec 16, 2014

Helen A. Lakota (nee Trizna), age 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014. Helen was born on November 12, 1917 in Joliet, IL to the late Joseph and Anna Trizna. Adored by her four children, Lou (Mary Fran), Jerry (Marge), Barb (Mike) Ludwick, Karen (Paul) McDermott; sadly missed by 16 grandchildren, Lou (Kris) Lakota, Maureen (the late Bill)...

Richard Cimino

Richard Cimino

Dec 15, 2014

Richard Cimino, age 44, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 15, 2014. Rich is survived by his beloved wife, Jodi (nee Snyder); loving children, Jenni (Vern) Smith, Jessi, Jerry, and Jacob Daniels; three cherished grandchildren, Nathan and Riley Smith, and Zachary Schweitzer Jr.; dear sister, Gina Cimino-Boggs; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death...

Helen R. D'Atri "Lou"

Helen R. D'Atri "Lou"

Dec 14, 2014

Helen Rose D'Atri "Lou" (nee Tankovic), age 89, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2014. Helen is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Joseph D'Atri; one son, Frank (Lana); and one grandson, Justin (Rahel). Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Matilda Tankovic; brothers, John, George and Joseph; sisters, Elsie and Josephine. Helen was born and...

Marvin W. Francis

Marvin W. Francis

Dec 12, 2014

Marvin W. Francis, age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, December 12, 2014. Marvin is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Jacqueline "Jackie" (nee Vogen) Francis; children, Daniel (Linda), Douglas J. Sr. (Connie), Diane (William) Wentzel; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; one sister, Betty Francis; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his...

Nancy Katherine "Katie" Martin

Nancy Katherine "Katie" Martin

Dec 11, 2014

Nancy Katherine "Katie" Martin, age 33, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Katie is survived by her loving parents, Kelly and Karla (nee Konjevich) Martin; loving brother Kraig (Jenna) Martin; dear niece, Kendall Martin; loving maternal grandparents, Donald and Nannette (nee Long) Konjevich; loving paternal grandmother, Nancy Thorpe; special aunt, Kamelia Oneth; as well as numerous...

Marian J. Banks

Marian J. Banks

Dec 11, 2014

Marian J. Banks (nee Klenz) age 89, at rest on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Marian is survived by her loving children, Barbara Bartels, Gerald (Teresa), and Larry (Dawn) Banks; grandchildren, Diana (James) Brandt, Jeanne (Richard) Webber, Theresa Bartels, Carrie (Michael) Stirratt, Anthony (Mariah) Banks, Weston Banks, Nathanial Banks, Michael (Erin) Malik, Matthew (Yuko) Malik, Scott Banks and Melanie; 15...