Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Michael James Garcia

Michael James Garcia

Jul 23, 2014

Michael James Garcia "Cheekobrix", age 18, of Joliet, IL and Dallas, TX, passed away on July 23, 2014. Loving son of Jeanna (Faisal Khan) Pacheco and Richard (Lisa) Horwath; Stepson of Anthony Garcia Sr.; Dear brother of Bryan (Jose) Salinas, Jacob (Jessica) Ridge, Julianne Harris, Anthony Garcia, Jr., Melissa Garcia and Tara (Frank) Schumacher. Dear grandson of Alice M....

Bernice M. Carter

Bernice M. Carter

Jul 22, 2014

Bernice M. Carter (nee Jakovich), age 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Bernice is survived by her loving son, Walter (Maria) Carter; grandchildren, Amanda (Mathew) Anderson and Jessica Carter; great-grandchildren, Emma and Carter Anderson; one sister, Agnes (the late Fred) Horvat; two sisters-in-law, Vida (the late Raymond) and Mary (the later Robert) Jakovich. Numerous nieces and...

Karin M. Kirchman

Karin M. Kirchman

Jul 20, 2014

Karin M. Kirchman, age 53, of Chicago Ridge, suddenly Sunday, July 20, 2014. She is survived by her loving husband, Ronald Kirchman, Jr.; her beloved daughter, Skylar Kirchman; dear step-children, Margaret (Josh Garduno) Kirchman and Ronald Kirchman III; fond grandchildren, Haley, Malory and Eli; father-in-law, Ronald Kirchman Sr. and mother-in-law, Barbara Kirchman; brothers, William (Donna) Olson and Kenneth W....

Mary Ellen Czibor

Mary Ellen Czibor

Jul 13, 2014

Mary Ellen Czibor (nee Peters), age 70, entered eternal life on Sunday, July 13, 2014. Mary Ellen is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Louie; loving children, Vince (Lisa), Anna Chose, and Penny (Frank) Sieracki; cherished grandchildren, Ryne and Sabrina Czibor, Kiley and Kenzie Sieracki; dear sisters, Barbara (Joe) Bielawski and Beverly Jandura; numerous nieces, nephews, and...

John K. Vidican

John K. Vidican

Jul 11, 2014

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Edmund R. Blowers

Edmund R. Blowers

Jul 11, 2014

Edmund R. Blowers, age 55, entered eternal life on Friday, July 11, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Ed was a teacher. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Nicki (nee Todorovich); beloved daughters, Amanda and Sarah; sister-in-law, Nancy (Mark) Ferencik; brother-in-law, Richard (Dan) Todorovich; niece, Lauren Ferencik; great uncle, Joseph F. Jonish; brother, Charles Blowers Sr.;...

Ronald J. Kalcic

Ronald J. Kalcic

Jul 10, 2014

Ronald J. Kalcic, age 88, entered eternal life on Thursday, July 10, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Ronald is survived by his loving children, Brian (Lynn), Bruce (Janet) and Karen Kalcic; dearest grandchildren, Christine and Andrew (Margaret) Kalcic; sister, Diane Kalcic; brother, Abbot Dismas Kalcic O.S.B.; Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in...

Francis J. Gabrys

Francis J. Gabrys

Jul 9, 2014

Francis J. "Gabe" Gabrys Jr., age 88, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Francis is survived by his loving daughters, Mary (David) Ferdinand, Patricia Gabrys, Kathryn (Steve) Less, Paula (Donald) Suhadolc and Jamie (Paul) Sovcik; cherished grandchildren, Zachary and Hannah Ferdinand, Donald and Gabriel Suhadolc, Frannie Nolan and Elinor Sovcik; dear great-grandchild, Juniper Ferdinand; loving sister, Margaret...

Brooke Taylor Cast

Brooke Taylor Cast

Jul 4, 2014

Brooke Taylor Cast, age 2, suddenly passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014. Brooke is survived by her loving parents, Crystal Meyer and Eric Cast; two sisters, Casey Cast and Leah Cast; maternal grandparents, Robert and Cheryl Meyer; paternal grandparents, Sammie and Laura Cast. Aunts, uncles, cousins, godparents and numerous loved ones also survive. Preceded in death by paternal...

Joseph J. Kosmerl

Joseph J. Kosmerl

Jul 3, 2014

Joseph J. Kosmerl, Age 93, entered eternal life on Thursday, July 3, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Kathryn (nee Thomas) Kosmerl; beloved children, Thomas Kosmerl, Cheryl (Herbert) Zorn, and James Kosmerl; cherished grandchildren, Eric (Deborah) Zorn, Elise (Thomas) Greenshields, Erin (Rico) Rondorf, and Laura Kosmerl; eight...

Joan S. Nichols

Joan S. Nichols

Jun 28, 2014

Joan S. Nichols (nee Skole), Age 80, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 28, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Joan is survived her husband of 61 years, John J. Nichols; loving children, Roann Nichols, Roxann (Paul) Fox, and Thomas J. Nichols; cherished grandchildren, Michael J. and Katharine A. Prebil, Nicholas P. and Paige Fox; beloved sister,...

Adrianna F. Vidmar

Adrianna F. Vidmar

Jun 27, 2014

Adrianna F. Vidmar (nee Reato), Age 92, entered eternal life on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Adrianna is survived by her loving children, Michael (Sandra) Vidmar, James (Cindy) Vidmar, and Karen (Michael) Colombo; cherished grandchildren James Vidmar, Christopher Vidmar, Lynnette Colombo, Daun Colombo, and Nicholas Vidmar; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Steven Paul Hucek

Steven Paul Hucek

Jun 27, 2014

Steven P. Hucek, age 50, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 27, 2014. Steven is survived by his father, Wendell; three brothers, Kurt (Patty), Jeffrey (Karen), and Douglas (Beth) Hucek; eight nieces and nephews, Annie Allgood, Kurt (Jennifer) Hucek, Marc (Marissa) Hucek, Kristin (Michael) Tomasino, Justin and Brianne Hucek, Adam and Nolan Hucek; three great nieces and great nephews,...

Helen M. Helis

Helen M. Helis

Jun 27, 2014

Helen Marie Helis, age 78, at rest on Friday, June 27, 2014 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home. Helen is survived by her nephews, Anthony Knezevich, Steven Helis and Ronald Knezevich; nieces and nephews and numerous friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Johanna (nee Javorak) Helis; four brothers, Joseph, John, Steve and Lou Helis; and one...

Edward M. Oakley

Edward M. Oakley

Jun 26, 2014

Edward M. Oakley, Age 44, at rest on Wednesday, June 25, 2014. Eddie is survived by his loving children Brittany and Jessica Oakley, Adam Fay, and Ricky Peters; beloved fiancee Sheri Colvin; cherished grandchildren, Kaden, Harley, and Hailey; dear sisters, Karen, Sharon, and Patti; dear brothers, Daniel, Jonathon, Jimmy, and Chuckie; loving mother-in-law, Bonnie Colvin; sister-in-law, Jennifer; mother, Patricia;...

Herman A. Kabara

Herman A. Kabara

Jun 25, 2014

Herman A. Kabara, Age 86, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Herman is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Dorothy (nee Dernulc); loving daughter, Debbie (Edward) Biros; cherished grandchildren, Joshua (Kristin), Ryan (Jenny), Meaghan, and Joseph; dear sister, Irene Baggett; dear sisters-in-law, Lois Pirc, Rosemary Malarich; special friends,...

Raymond E. Vargo

Raymond E. Vargo

Jun 22, 2014

Raymond E. Vargo, age 82, at rest on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Raymond is survived by his lifelong companion, Jean Harvey; children, Roxanne (William) Cerney and Renee Schouten; step-children, Bernadette (Ronald) Norton, Sarah (Dustin) Hill, Jeannie McPherson, Frederick Harvey and Theresa Harvey; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary (the late Donald) Kesich and Irene (the late Chris) Nielsen; numerous...

Michael P. Duff

Michael P. Duff

Jun 22, 2014

Michael P. Duff Sr., Age 67, entered eternal life on Sunday, June 22, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Ruth Ann; loving children, Michael (Jennifer) and Sarah (Jerome) Zupancic; cherished grandchildren, Micaela Duff, Benjamin and Charlotte Zupancic; dear sisters, Ann (Glen) Bequette and Kathy Duff; devoted friends,...

Richard J. Churnovic

Richard J. Churnovic

Jun 22, 2014

Richard J. Churnovic Sr., age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2014 with his loving wife by his side. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Audrey (nee Welz) Churnovic; children, Richard J. (Nancy) Churnovic Jr., Lynn (Michael) Miller, Janice (James) Coats, John A. (Sylvia) Churnovic, Mary Ann (Alan) Hemmingson, Lori Bond, Mark Churnovic,...

Adeline C. Rush

Adeline C. Rush

Jun 21, 2014

Adeline C. Rush (nee Fielder), age 99, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 21, 2014 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Adeline is survived by her children, Lindell (Barbara) Smith, Edith (Andrew) Pomykala, Marvin (Chris) Smith, Glen (the late Carolyn) Smith and Virginia (Fred) Thiel; 22 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive....