Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Isaac D. Manzanares

Isaac D. Manzanares

Apr 18, 2015

Arrangements entrusted to Pisut Funeral Services

Friday, April 24, 2015 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Road Joliet, Illinois 60435

Saturday, April 25, 2015 9:00 AM

Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Road Joliet, Illinois 60435

Driving in procession from the funeral home chapel to Resurrection...

Josephine M. Vranesic

Josephine M. Vranesic

Apr 18, 2015

Josephine M. Vranesic (Solloway) (Nee Kozan) formerly of Willowick, OH, age 85, at rest on Saturday, April 18, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Josephine is survived by her loving children, Margaret (John) Calderone, Michael, Robert (Angie), and Donald (Dawna) Solloway; cherished grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Steven, Peter, and Joseph Solloway; dear sister, Margaret (Charles) Bokar; loving cousins,...

Yesenia Quintero

Yesenia Quintero

Apr 18, 2015

Arrangements entrusted to Pisut Funeral Services.

Friday, April 24, 2015 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Road Joliet, Illinois 60435

Saturday, April 25, 2015 9:00 AM

Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Road Joliet, Illinois 60435

Driving in procession from the funeral home chapel to Resurrection...

Robert J. Corcoran

Robert J. Corcoran

Apr 16, 2015

Robert J. “Bob” Corcoran, age 45, of Elwood passed suddenly on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Bob was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois. He graduated from St. Raymond’s Catholic Grade School, Joliet Catholic High, and the University of St. Francis. Bob married the love of his life, Kristina Facchina, in 1997. They have two sons, Zachary and Gavin, whom...

George T. Perros

George T. Perros

Apr 16, 2015

George T. Perros passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2015, after a long illness at the University of Chicago with his family by his side. George was born and raised in the small town of Ottawa, Illinois. He grew up in the 1950's enjoying family picnics in the backyard orchards that his father planted. He spent his boyhood...

Charles P. Ambrose

Charles P. Ambrose

Apr 14, 2015

Charles P. Ambrose "Chuck", age 56, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Chuck is survived by his wife of 37 years, Lauren "Laurie" (nee Leonard); son, Scott Ambrose; daughter, Sarah Hogan (nee Ambrose); son-in-law, Adam Hogan; granddaughter, Margot; mother, Harriet Ambrose (nee Mnichowicz); siblings, Diane (Bruce) Roloff, Nancy Ruff, Kathy (Neil) Willert,...

Barbara J. Stuehm

Barbara J. Stuehm

Apr 14, 2015

Barbara J. Stuehm (nee Adams), age 80, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Barbara is survived by her children, Robert Jr. (Joanne), Bryan (Shirley) and Bradley (Ann) Stuehm; three granddaughters, Brianne, Rachel and Sarah; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Robert F. Stuehm Sr.;...

Diane J. Platt

Diane J. Platt

Apr 14, 2015

Diane J. Platt (nee Hibler), age 48, entered the eternal life of peace on Tuesday, April 14, 2015.

Wife of, John Platt; daughter of, Gene and Anna Mae Hibler; beloved mother of, Marissa Platt; devoted sister of Glenn (Donna) Hibler and Kelly (Doug) Mann; daughter-in-law of, John (Ruth) Platt; sister-in-law of, Tom (Anna), Terry (Karen) and David...

Joan L. Konjevich

Joan L. Konjevich

Apr 14, 2015

Joan Lyons Konjevich

Monday, April 20, 2015 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Road Joliet, Illinois 60435

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. George Serbian Orthodox Church 300 Stryker Avenue Joliet, IL 60435

Tuesday, April 21, 2015 12:00 PM

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Violet A. Vanchina

Violet A. Vanchina

Apr 13, 2015

Violet A. Vanchina (nee Albert), of Crest Hill, IL, 87, went to be with her Lord on April 13, 2015 at Symphony of Joliet. Violet was born July 1, 1927 in Joliet to Celia and Salvatore Albert. Violet is survived by her sister, Virginia (late William) Callaghan of Shorewood; brother, Jack of Crest Hill; and sister, Connie (Paul) Schneider...

Michael D. Powers

Michael D. Powers

Apr 7, 2015

Michael D. Powers, age 62, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. Michael is survived by his loving wife, Sharoll (nee Beasley) Powers; children, Viki Powers, Vanessa Powers, Andrea (Dustin) Standish, Paul (Samantha) Romero, Alexander Romero and Kristi Romero; grandchildren, Alexxys, Addysen, Alyssa, Rachael, Ian and Amelia; siblings, Lynn Powers, Edward "Eddie" Powers; Virginia Powers, numerous nieces, nephews...

Shanti Kalia

Shanti Kalia

Apr 5, 2015

Services for Shanti will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Lawrence C. Van Allen Jr

Lawrence C. Van Allen Jr

Apr 5, 2015

Lawrence Van Allen Jr., age 78, at rest on Sunday, April 5, 2015. Lawrence is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jo Ann (nee Sartori) Van Allen; children, Julie A. (David) Wiedmeyer; grandchildren, David A. (Kelly) Wiedmeyer Jr., Zachary L. Wiedmeyer and Gianna N. Wiedmeyer; great-grandson, Ryder A. Wiedmeyer; sisters, Charlotte (Scott) Derenzo, Joan Ann (Ron)Warnell, Louise...

James J. Muhich Sr

James J. Muhich Sr

Apr 4, 2015

James J. Muhich Sr., age 71, entered eternal life on Saturday, April 4, 2015 after a courageous battle of a chronic illness. James is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sharon T. Muhich (nee Brencich); children, James (fiancAC.e Danielle Petrovich) Muhich Jr., Kimberly Muhich, and William Muhich; daughter-in-law, Nichole Muhich; one sister, Dorothy (John) Otte; dearest mother-in-law,...

Pauline D. Gordan

Pauline D. Gordan

Apr 3, 2015

Pauline D. Gordan (nee Sila), age 80, at rest on Friday, April 3, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Pauline is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Claude H. Gordan Jr.; loving daughters, Debbie (George) Passas, Maryann (Michael) McGuire, and Kathie (Dick) Pesavento; nine cherished grandchildren; six cherished great-grandchildren; dear sister, Maryann (the late Ronald)...

Lilowti "Leela" Puran Williams

Lilowti "Leela" Puran Williams

Apr 2, 2015

Lilowti Puran Williams "Leela", age 64, went home to the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Leela is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Rev. Gordon Williams; loving children, Nadira, Montague, and Sherieka; seven cherished grandchildren, Avery, Malachi, David, Jayden, Matthew, Brianna, and Jasmine; dear siblings, Bissoondyal, Deopaul, Kalouti, Parmanand,...

Esther T. Garced

Esther T. Garced

Apr 1, 2015

Esther T. Garced, age 83, passed away peacefully in God's grace on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Esther is survived by her four loving daughters, Adnellys "Nellie" (Frank) Bunzell, Yasmine (Dave) Purdey, Faith D. (Terry Rubitschung) Hood, Gloria "Gigi" Hood; grandchildren, Jason Bunzell, Jennifer Murawski and Adam Bunzell, Tana and Sara Purdey, Colton...

Diane Elizabeth (Leonard)  Cockburn

Diane Elizabeth (Leonard) Cockburn

Mar 31, 2015

Diane Elizabeth Cockburn (nee Leonard), age 53, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Diane is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Marty Cockburn; children, Caitlin (Chad) Davenport, Matt Cockburn, Jason, Nicole, and Patrick; grandchildren, Shay, Karina, Anna and Cessily; sisters, Janine (Ken) Griffin, Connie (Dave)...

Barbara J Midlock

Barbara J Midlock

Mar 30, 2015

Barbara Jean Midlock, age 95, born February 2, 1920. Passed away peacefully on Monday, March 30, 2015, at Joliet Area Community Hospice center. She is preceded in death by her husband, Aloysius (Al) Midlock, which they were married for 72 years before his death in December 2010; her parents, Anton and Lucille (Tasso) Ferro; sisters, Pauline Berdis, Eleanor Vargo,...

Ann M. Horvatin

Ann M. Horvatin

Mar 29, 2015

Ann M. Horvatin "Nan" (nee Dolinshek), age 86, at rest on Sunday, March 29, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Ann is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Raymond Horvatin Sr.; children, Raymond "Biff" Jr. (Ann) Horvatin, Paul J. (Bridget) Horvatin, and Jim (Linda) Horvatin; grandchildren, Raymond "R.J.," and Andrew J. Horvatin, Shanna, Paul Kyle...