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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Paula Mavec
Jun 18, 2014
Paula Mavec (nee Bajda), Age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Paula was born in Slovenia in 1942 and soon after her family escaped the country, spending five years in an Austrian refugee camp before immigrating to America in 1949 where she settled with her family...
Paul S. Babich
Jun 18, 2014
Paul S. Babich, age 50, of Santa Barbara California, formerly of Plainfield, IL entered eternal life. Paul is survived by his parents, Matthew and Elizabeth (nee Moholick) Babich; two brothers, Mark (Lois) and David (Karen) Babich; one sister, Marybeth (Scott) Prier; nieces and nephews, Joseph, Michael, and Bridget Babich, Eric (Angelika) and Jacob (Sarah) Babich, Sara, Ryan, Nicholas, and...
Alene C. Gerl
Jun 16, 2014
Alene C. Gerl (nee Pearcy), Age 90, entered eternal life on Monday, June 16, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Alene is survived by her loving children, Andy (Tania) Taras, Karen DeBenedetti, Helene (Larry) Setmeyer, Rachelle Prodehl, and John (Ronae) Gerl; cherished grandchildren, Scott and Nick Taras, Mario (Lori), Darin (Dana), and Dedra DeBenedetti, Dawne (Dan) Mihelich,...
Helen F. Sameck
Jun 15, 2014
Helen F. Sameck (nee Pikush), age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at the Senior Star Residence in Romeoville. She was born to the late George and Frances (Benica) Pikush and resided in Crest Hill for most of her life. Helen is survived by her son Daniel (Susan); one sister, Margaret Videtich of Crest Hill; one...
Catherine Marie Rothamel
Jun 14, 2014
Catherine Marie Rothamel (nee Sanford), Age 70, entered eternal life on Saturday, June 14, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Marie is survived by her loving sisters, Sandra (the late Ronald) Spisak, Charlene (the late Jerry) Pool, Cheryl (Paul) Pullara, Donna (Dave) Hanus, and Diane Sanford; loving brother, Tom Sanford; brother-in-law, Patrick Rothamel. She was the beloved...
Josephine F. Spanich
Jun 13, 2014
Josephine F. Spanich (nee Zelko), Age 90, entered eternal life on Friday, June 13, 2014 at her residence with her loving family by her side. Born in Joliet on Christmas Day, Josephine was always proud to celebrate her birthday with baby Jesus. Mom was a gentle loving wife and mother and will be dearly missed by her entire family....
Geraldine L. Jankowski
Jun 12, 2014
Geraldine L. Jankowski (nee Ashley) "Bum," age 81, at rest on Thursday, June 12, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Geraldine is survived by her children, Kathleen (Richard) Luzbetak, Raymond (Ruth) Jankowski, Linda Anderson, Leonard (Ede) Jankowski, Maryanne (Sonny) Skole, Fr. James Jankowski; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Angie) Luzbetak, Charlene (Paul) Abbinati, Ron (Kim) Fowler, Chris (Bud) Stonebraker, Lori...
Harold J. Schmitz
Jun 9, 2014
Harold J. Schmitz Jr., Age 75, entered eternal life on Monday, June 9, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Harold was born in Joliet and grew up in Lockport, graduating from Lockport Township High School and Joliet Junior College. Harold enrolled into the University of Maryland prior to enlisting into the United States Army. Because of his...
Richard Severino Bortoli
Jun 9, 2014
Richard Severino Bortoli Born: October 17, 1928 Died: June 9, 2014 Age 85 – "Richie" passed away peacefully on June 9, 2014 at Joliet Area Hospice with his loving family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Anna M. Bortoli for nearly 64 years. Their love for each other was an example for all. Loving father of...
Frederick J. Malsky
Jun 7, 2014
Frederick J. Malsky Jr. "Pa" "Fritz," age 62, at rest on Saturday, June 7, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Frederick is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Rita (nee Fazio) Malsky; loving children, Fred "Fritz" Malsky III, Jason (Amanda) Malsky and Dawn Kenneda; grandchildren, Karissa and Morgan; brother-in-law, Bob (the late Judy) Doszak; and...
Richard A. George
Jun 3, 2014
Richard A. George, Age 67, at rest on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Mary Kay George (nee Zdralevich); loving son Ryan George; loving step-children, Rebecca (Kenneth) Velasquez and Matthew (Barbara) Aharrah; cherished grandchildren, Logan, Melissa, Hayley, Jacob, Cameron, and Madison; and nephew, Robert...
Kathryn I. Ludwig
May 29, 2014
Kathryn I. Ludwig "Kay," age 82, passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 29, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Kathryn is survived by her seven children, William (Judy) Anderson, Linda (Henry) Soto, Richard Anderson, Patricia (Allen) Frankovich, Mary Ann Anderson, Judy (Carlos) Fournier, and Diane (Randy) Patience; 16 loving grandchildren. Numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews also...
Earl G. Parks
May 26, 2014
Earl G. Parks, passed away suddenly at his home, age 53. Preceded by his parents, Richard (2001) and Josephine (2011) Parks. Survived by 9 siblings, Richard (Joyce deceased), Ronald (Patricia), James, Nicholas, Stephen(Catherine) and Theodore(Mary) Parks, Jodene Rathbun, Charlene(Eugene) DiVecchio and Christine (Joseph) Chierigatti; 14 nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Donna Figueroa....
Michelle D. Wolz
May 26, 2014
Michelle D. Wolz (nee Porebski), Age 47, at peace on Monday, May 26, 2014. Michelle is survived by her beloved husband, Randy Wolz; loving mother, Eve Porebski (nee Plovanich); loving father, Lee Porebski; dearest mother-in-law and father-in-law, Sandy and Larry Wolz; loving sister-in-law, Lori (Marc) Bowen; dear nephews, Adam and Kyle Kurtz and Bryce Bowen; numerous loving aunts, uncles,...
Mary F. Gasparich
May 26, 2014
Mary Francis (nee Pekar) Gasparich, 88, passed away peacefully at Willow Falls Assisted Living on May 26, 2014 after battling cancer recurrence for 2 years. She was a 16 year lymphoma survivor. Mary was born on December 8, 1925 in Joliet, IL to the late John Pekar and Anna (Medvesky) Pekar. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Helen M. Rusina
May 26, 2014
Helen M. Rusina (nee Gorka), Age 94, entered eternal life on Monday, May 26, 2014. Helen is survived by her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Rusina (2003); parents, Martin and Bertha (nee Janek) Gorka; two sisters, Bernice (the late John) Vietoris and Leona (Charles) Lewandowski. Helen and her husband, Stephen were...
Raymond G. Budzinski
May 25, 2014
Raymond G. Budzinski, Age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2014. He is survived by his beloved children, Kathleen (Frank) Henriksen, Sandy (Randy) Calcaterra, and Ray (Nancy) Budzinski; grandchildren, Tracy (Tim) Hare, John (Jen) Henkel, Breanne, and Paige Calcaterra, Brian, and Mike Budzinski; great-granddaughter, Ashley Hare; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death...
Kelly C. Huhnke
May 24, 2014
Kelly C. Huhnke (nee Szymczak), age 49, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 24, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Kelly is survived by her children, Ben, Katie, and Mollie Huhnke; parents, Chester and Elizabeth (nee Oberleitner) Szymczak; sister, Cherie (Bill) Gimbel; nephew, Brian (Sarah) Gimbel; Nieces, Jen (Joe) Meredith and Meg Gimbel; and four great-nephews. Dear...
Sharon M. Trusty
May 24, 2014
Sharon M. Trusty (nee Bilski), Age 50, entered eternal life on Saturday, May 24, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Sharon is survived by her beloved husband of 10 years, Thomas W. Trusty; loving children, Nicole, Crystal, and Michael Sortino; cherished grandchildren, Austin, Olivia, Vincent, and Nathaniel; and dear brother, John Bilski. Preceded in death by her...
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