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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Fred Orlovich
Oct 13, 2014
Fred Orlovich "Fritz," age 90, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014. Fred is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Kathryn (nee Noverio) Orlovich; children, Fred (Karen) Orlovich; Charles (Patricia) Orlovich; grandchildren, Jason, Adam (Ashley) and Daniel Orlovich, Chad (Ashley), Jeremy (Heidi), and Josh (Kelsey) Orlovich; two great-grandchildren, Sophia and Hailey; one brother Steve (Lois) Orlovich; sisters-in-law,...
Jesse Cabrera
Oct 9, 2014
Jesse Cabrera, age 91, entered eternal life Thursday, October 9, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Jesse is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Adela (nee Ramos); brothers, John (the late Mary), Joseph (Louise), Robert (Audrey); sisters, Carmen (the late Daniel) Cabrera, JoAnn (the late Victor) Pena, Connie (the late James) Bair, Mary Lou (Edward)...
Betty Lou Kropf-Walsh
Oct 9, 2014
Betty Lou Kropf-Walsh (nee Porter), Age 85, entered eternal life on Thursday, October 9, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Betty is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, Robert P. Walsh, Jr.; five loving children, Linda Sue (Ed) Akeman of Sarasota, FL, Deborah McAllister of Cleveland, TN, Barry Scott "Scotty" (Judi) Kropf of Joliet, IL,...
Scott A. Freeland
Oct 9, 2014
Scott A. Freeland, age 61, of Joliet, IL passed away suddenly at Joliet Area Community Hospice on Thursday, October 9, 2014 surrounded by his loving wife and family. Scott is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Gail (nee Onchak) Freeland, one sister, Shari Freeland of Tucson, AZ; special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Alan & Mary Onchak; special niece,...

Robert F Karpel
Oct 8, 2014
Robert F. Karpel, born May 23rd 1938, passed away peacefully on October 8th 2014. He lived his life and met his eternal rest surrounded by his loving wife and family. Bob was the youngest of 11 children born to John and Margaret Karpel of Joliet, IL. He lived in the house that he and various family members had built...
Donald L. Seeman
Oct 6, 2014
Donald L. Seeman, age 81, passed away at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center Monday October 6, 2014 with his loving family at his side. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Ellen A. Seeman (nee Birsa); daughter, Debbie (Dr. Vic) Ramos of California; sons, Michael (Nancy Barnes), Dan (Teresa Huddlestun), and Don (Denise Heard) of Joliet; 13 grandchildren,...
Robert W. Horvatin
Oct 6, 2014
Robert W. "Zubie" Horvatin, entered eternal life on Monday, October 6, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Shirley Ann (nee Rutkowski); loving children, Beth (Robert) Wolz and Connie (Rich) Agnich; cherished grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Wolz, and Mia Agnich; dear brother, Raymond (Nan) Horvatin; dear sister, Dolly (Jack) Bolte;...
Eugene C. Mettille
Oct 5, 2014
Eugene C. Mettille "Gene", age 86, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, October 5, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. He is survived by his devoted wife, Bernadette (nee Kozlica) (Benson); loving children, Kevin of Tempe, AZ; Jana (Steve) Foreman of Mokena, IL, their children, Ashley, Carley, and Steve Jr, and one great-granddaughter; Linda (Randy) Frankenumuth of Springfield,...
Mary E. Walsh
Oct 1, 2014
Mary E. Walsh (nee Juricic), age 63, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 with her loving daughters by her side. Mary is survived by her daughters, Janet (Brian) Bucciarelli, Kim (Dale) Bakalar, Michelle (Samuel Cornejo) Hamdan, Nicole Hamdan; grandchildren, Lexi and Alyssa Bucciarelli, Sofia and Nathan Cornejo, Geno Alvarez; siblings, John Juricic, Charles (Cindy) Juricic, Genevieve Harvey and...
Josephine Barron
Sep 30, 2014
Josephine "Pina" Barron (nee Mirelez) age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on, Wednesday, September 30, 2014. Josephine is survived by her loving and caring daughter, Linda (the late Pedro) Rodriguez; one grandson, Rene (Felicia Salinas) Rodriguez; one great-granddaughter, Liliana Paloma; sisters, Mary "Lucy" Esquivel, Maria Chadwick of Whittier, CA; brother, Raymond Mirelez; sister-in-law, Arlene (the...

Kathleen Ann Kramerich
Sep 29, 2014
Kathleen Ann Kramerich, age 55, at rest on Monday, September 29, 2014. Kathleen is survived by her loving mother, Doris Kramerich (nee Moleski); cousins, Linda (Ronald) Erickson and Louise (the late Joseph) Gersich. Numerous cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her father, Daniel Kramerich; and her maternal grandparents, John and Josephine Moleski. Kathleen was born and raised in...
Patrick A. McDermott
Sep 25, 2014
Patrick A. McDermott, suddenly on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Patrick is survived by his loving brothers, William F. McDermott and Larry F. Duffy; loving grandfather, Fred Koenig; beloved companion, Rosita Cantu-Valdez; also survived by numerous loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. Patrick was a loving, caring friend. He was an avid motorcyclist, riding to many places across the country to...
Geraldine K. Kuhar
Sep 25, 2014
Geraldine K. Kuhar (nee Scherer), age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2014, with her loving family by her side. Geri is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Retired Judge Ludwig J. Kuhar; loving children, Kimberly K. (Eric) Greenwald and Dr. Ludwig Chad (Claudette) Kuhar; cherished grandchildren, Megan and Kaitlyn Greenwald, Alex and Catheryn Kuhar;...
Osvaldo Hernandez
Sep 22, 2014
Osvaldo "Red" Hernandez, age 42, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 22, 2014. Red is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy (nee Munoz); brothers, Gabriel (Patricia Contreras) Hernandez and Juan M. (Yolonda Munoz) Hernandez. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Preceded in death by his daughter, Alyssa N. Hernandez (2002); parents, Eusebio and Basilia Hernandez. Red was...

Mark D. Stukel
Sep 19, 2014
Mark D. Stukel, age 56, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2014. Mark is survived by one son, Jeremy (Marie) Stukel; granddaughter, Reese Stukel; three brothers, Mike (Leanne), Steve, and David Stukel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Maxine (nee Dearley) Stukel. Mark was a proud veteran of the United...

Homer D. Bryant
Sep 17, 2014
Bryant, Homer D., age 65, of Aurora, passed away peacefully September 17, 2014 lovingly surrounded by his family. Devoted husband to his wife Letha, and loving father to LaTrice (Derrell) Dallas; Homer Bryant Jr.; Sharod Bryant; Coretta (Leslie) Bowsky; LaMario Bryant; LaRenzo Bryant; and LaRyan Bryant. He will be remembered as a cherished, proud, and doting grandfather to his...
Joseph Arthur Gasparich
Sep 14, 2014
Joseph Arthur Gasparich, age 63, at rest on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at Loyola Medical Center. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Anna (nee Jazwinski); daughters, Christina (Andrew) Witt, Stephanie (Chico Gersappe) Gasparich; grandchildren, Alex and Ryan Witt; father, Joseph L. (the late Helen) Gasparich; siblings, James (Mary Jo), Mary Beth Jessee, JoAnn (Len) Rittof,...
Joseph Staniszewski
Sep 12, 2014
Joseph Staniszewski, age 56, died after a brave battle with cancer on Friday, September 12, 2014. Joseph is survived by his wife and partner, Wendy Staniszewski (nee Jenco); daughter, Katie; brother, Dan (Jan) Staniszewski; sister, Lynn (Dave) Siefert; and mother-in-law, Lois Jenco (nee Weaver). A cherished brother-in-law to: John (Susan) Jenco, Jeff (Carmen) Jenco, Amy (Michael) Bettis, and Melissa...

Jeffrey T. Flowers
Sep 4, 2014
Jeffrey T. FLowers, age 51, went to rest on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Jeffrey is survived by his daughter, Melissa Fredericks (Jaroslav Nehyba); grandsons, Nikolas and Nathan Nehyba; mother, Annie Little (nee Gavin); three sisters, Brenda S. (Troy) Johnson, Denise (Ralph) Brooks; Vicky Blackmon; three brothers, Billy (Donna), Edward (Mattie), and Arthur Flowers; grandmother, Nellie Davis; aunt, Ezra Caruthers;...
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