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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Julia F. Patrick
Dec 11, 2014
Julia F. Patrick (nee Matuszewski), age 94, peacefully entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 11, 2014. Julia is survived by her beloved children, Joseph D. (Jean) Synovic and Marlene (Terry) O'Reilly; loving grandchildren, Shelley Bennett, Julie Pozezinski, Michael Synovic, Jonathan Synovic, Sara Tadken, Erin Gerhart, Kelly Crist, and Sean O'Reilly; 22 cherished great grandchildren; brothers, Edward (Lorraine) and...
Nicholas G. Manikas
Dec 9, 2014
Nicholas G. "Nick" Manikas, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Nick is survived by his loving brother, George (Shirley) Manikas; dear nieces and nephews, Janet (Steven) Erio, Linda (Bob) Walker, George (Laura) Manikas, John (Suzan) Chase Jr., Robert (Laly) Chase, and Deborah (Dan) Ochs; as well as numerous great nieces and great nephews. Preceded in...
Maria D. Vasquez
Dec 8, 2014
Maria D. Vasquez (nee Alonzo), age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 08, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Maria was born September 6, 1927, in Ottawa, IL to the late Maurilio and Josefina (nee Abarca) Alonzo. Maria is survived by her husband, Manuel G. Vasquez; children, Manuel J. (Teresa) Vasquez of Hazel Crest, Michael M....
Robert J. Rymsza
Dec 7, 2014
Robert J. "Bob" Rymsza Sr., age 66, passed peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Linda Rymsza (nee Juricic); children, Amanda (Erik) Brown, Stephanie (fiancAC., Michael Schronski) Rymsza, and Robert Rymsza, Jr.; mother, Evelyn Rymsza (nee Birmingham) of Missouri; sister, Judy (Paul) Svendsen of Missouri;...
Julie A. Olsen
Dec 4, 2014
Julie A. Olsen (nee Skuta), age 49 of Minooka, IL at rest on December 4, 2014. Julie is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Jr.; loving children, Grant, Rachel and Claire Olsen; loving mother, Nancy Skuta (nee Ward); dear sisters, Andrea (Joseph) Oprosko and Jeana (Jerry) Witty; loving father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph Sr. and Mary (nee Durham) Olsen; dear...
Louis Joseph Sineni Sr
Dec 3, 2014
Louis Joseph Sineni, Sr., Age 85 of Crest Hill, IL entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Louis is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Marie (nee LaCoco); loving children, Cindi (Joseph) Dzialo, Steven Sineni, Louis Sineni Jr., Maria Sineni, and Kathie (Rich) Schlitter; cherished grandchildren, Melissa, Louie,...
George J. Bauer
Dec 3, 2014
George J. Bauer, age 82, at rest on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. George is survived by his brother, Joseph Bauer, Jr.; nieces, Deborah Kelley, Theresa Nealis, Lisa (Craig) Bauer; and nephew, Thomas Bauer. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Frances (nee Zugal) Bauer. George was born and raised in Joliet, IL, attended St. Joseph grade school and...
Robert J. Kantor
Nov 29, 2014
Robert James Kantor, Jr. "Skip," 55 of Joliet, IL succumbed to cancer at home surrounded by his family on November 29, 2014. Robert is survived by the mother of his children, Janet; son Matthew (Jerren); daughter Tiffany (Richard) De Nieuwe; son Edward (Courtney) Kantor; Mother Edna Kantor; sister Stacie (Mike) Gray; and grandchildren, Mia, AJ, Addisyn, Abel and Ryder....
Edward B. Mudron
Nov 28, 2014
Edward B. Mudron, 89 years, of Joliet, IL. passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, November 28, 2014. Survived by his four daughters, Lynn (Ted) Szlauderbach, Pam (Larry) Parzynski, Trish Mudron and Beth (Mike) Chermack. Eight grandchildren, Douglas, Lauren, Larry, Danielle, Emily, Sarah, Corey and Courtney, numerous nieces and nephews. Reunited with his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara;...
Wayne L. DeRoss
Nov 27, 2014
Wayne L. DeRoss, age 63, at rest on Thursday, November 27, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Wayne is survived by his wife of 26 years, Nancy (nee Pavnica); daughters, Maria and Susannah DeRoss; siblings, Robert (Mary Jean) DeRoss and Karen (Rusy) Mitcheff; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his beloved beagle, Athena DeRoss. Preceded in death...
Lois I. Noble
Nov 26, 2014
Lois I. Noble (nee Legan), age 78, at rest on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Lois is survived by her loving son, Dana (Robin) Noble; three grandchildren, Leah, Cade and Molly Noble; siblings, Rosemarie (the late Raymond) Novak, Pat (the late Gerald) Jaskowiak, Ernest (Ruby) Legan, Judy Legan, Joni (Steve) Clyatt and Tom...
James A. Armstrong
Nov 26, 2014
James A. "Porky" Armstrong, age 80 of Fremont, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at the Transitional Health Services in Fremont following a brief illness. Jim was born on December 18, 1933 in Lockport, Illinois to Benjamin and Mary "Minnie" (Kelly) Armstrong and married Dorothy Jean Tomac on September 24, 1960 in Joliet, Illinois. Dorothy preceded him in death...
Charles H. Smith Jr
Nov 26, 2014
Charles H. Smith Jr., age 62, at peace on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Charles is survived by his loving wife of 6.5 years, Char Smith; 2 step-sons, Michael (Barbara) and Brian (Chrissy) Wells; Step-granddaughter, Caitlyn Wells; sisters, Candy (David) Dolinsky-Wrobel, Judy (Steve) Moore; one brother; nephew, John Dolinsky; nieces, Angela Smith and...
George T. Hohenwater
Nov 24, 2014
George T. Hohenwater, age 74, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 24, 2014. George is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Mary Ann (nee Carroll); loving sons, George F. (Diane), Todd (Raeann), Robert (Chrissy), and Greg (Karen) Hohenwater; loving daughter, Sandra (Artie) DeMaso; cherished grandchildren, Brett and Scott, George, Lillian and Breanne, Mackenzie, Jack and Alaina,...
George J. Ballantine
Nov 24, 2014
George J. Ballantine, 76 years, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. Survived by wife, Darlene (Dunbar), married January 19, 1963; sons, George (Yolanda) James, and Robert Dunbar; five grandchildren, Nick, Alyssa, Ryne, Baelon and Olivia; and great granddaughter, Emilia; sister, Elizabeth Lyman. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends, golf partners, card players, and fishing buddies.Preceded in death by his parents,...
Katherine A. Jankola
Nov 23, 2014
Visitation: Location - Tezak Funeral Home Date/Time - Wednesday 9 AM to 10 AM Service: Location - SS. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery Chapel Date/Time - Wednesday 10:30 AM Cemetery: Location - SS. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery
Douglas J. Giaudrone Sr
Nov 21, 2014
Douglas J. Giaudrone Sr., age 75, entered into eternal life on Friday, November 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Doug is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Nora (nee McGary); loving son, Douglas J. Giaudrone Jr. and daughter-in-law, Leslie Giaudrone (nee Galicia) and loving son, Dwayne (Kathy) Giaudrone; cherished grandchildren, Andrew R. (deceased), Adam, Eric, Michael,...
Janett Marie Farkas
Nov 19, 2014
Janett Marie Farkas (nee Funk), age 70, entered eternal life on November 19, 2014, peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving daughters. Janett is survived by her loving daughters, Elizabeth Brooks of East Peoria, IL, Monika (Carl) Loewes of Des Plaines, IL, and Jennifer (Mark) Demick of Plainfield, IL; cherished grandchildren, Luke, Ryan, and Cole Brooks, Paul and...
Marguerite K. Matyas
Nov 18, 2014
Marguerite K. Matyas (nee Dvore), age 76, at rest on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Marguerite is survived by her loving children, Raymond Matyas, Wendy (Michael Rossi), Mike (Nancy) Matyas; grandchildren, Kevin (Michelle) Krofta and Kim Krofta; great-grandsons, Mason and Aiden Krofta; sisters, Darlene (the late Conrad) Kewin, Carol (Ken) Schwartz and Billie...
Joseph Ketz
Nov 11, 2014
Joseph "Petey/Charlie" Ketz, age 101, entered eternal life on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Survived by one sister, Leona (the late Rudolph) Bregar; loving companion, Mary Maticic; as well as numerous step-children and grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Mary (nee Stimac) Ketz; five brothers, George (Frances), Joseph, Louis (Anna), Anthony (Frances), and...
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