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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Mary Loretta Gates
May 23, 2014
Mary Loretta Gates (nee Peterson), age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 23, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Mary in survived by her beloved children, John L. Gates and Mary Lou (Bob Mahalik) Gates-Mahalik. Preceded in death by her loving husband, John Gates Jr. Mary enjoyed cooking and loved her pet cats. She will be...
Norbert R. Cora
May 14, 2014
Norbert R. Cora Fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. He was born in Joliet on October 2, 1924. Norbert is survived by his, daughter Connie (Judge Gerald) Kinney; sons, Michael (Nancy) and David (Joyce) Cora; grandchildren, Christina (Kevin) Troc, Brian Kinney, Jonathan (Laura), Natalie, and Nicholas (Jacquie-fiancA�AC.) Cora, Jennifer (fiancA�AC.e Thomas), Nicole (Jeff) Kazen, and...
James R. Pasdertz
May 13, 2014
James R. Pasdertz Sr. "Big Jim", age 68, called home by the Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook, IL, formerly of Joliet. Born March 5, 1946 to the late John and Rose (Rogina) Pasdertz. He was raised in Joliet, and graduated from Joliet Central High School, class of 1964. He was a...
Donna M. Markelz
May 12, 2014
Donna M. Markelz (nee Sallese), Age 86, entered eternal life on Monday, May 12, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Donna is survived by her loving children, Donald "Butch"(Donna) Markelz, Denise (Anthony) Olszta, and Kelly Markelz; cherished grandchildren, Nicole (Jose) Jaramillo, Matthew (Vanessa), Christopher, and Michelle Markelz, Anthony (Joanna), Donald (Kathy), and Luke (Beth) Olszta, Elizabeth (Luke)...
Gerald R. Roesel
May 11, 2014
Gerald G. Roesel, age 73 at rest on Sunday, May 11, 2014. Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Judith (nee Weddington); dear brother, Leonard J. Roesel; loving children, Michael E., Mark A. (Cheryl), Matthew G., and Heather Roesel; loving step-children, Aurena and Michael (Judith) Davis; eight cherished grandchildren; and two dear great-grandchildren. Preceded in death...
Donald C. Beeson
May 10, 2014
Donald C. Beeson, Age 79, went to the Lord on Saturday, May 10, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Beverly (nee King) Beeson; his daughters, Tammie Harmison, Toni Beeson, and Lori Ricketts; brother, Gerald (Patricia) Beeson; grandchildren, Brandon (Tonya) Harmison and Anthony Young; great-grandchildren, Dominic Mills and...
Alex A. Plut
May 8, 2014
Alex "Alie" A. Plut, age 96, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, May 8, 2014 comforted by the love of his family. Alex is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Dolores (nee Papesh) Plut; loving children, Marcia (nee Pudlik) (James) Lyons; David (Cheryl Jacobs), and Rosann (Daniel) Cerovac; grandchildren, John (Traci), Michael, and Katherine Lyons,...
Frances J. Ausec
May 8, 2014
Frances J. Ausec (nee Shega), age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Frances is survived by her three sons, Thomas, Robert (Barbara), and Ronald (Missy) Ausec; grandchildren, Amy (the late Steve) Purcell, Sara (Will) Glass, Jenny (David) Black, Kelli (Richard) Nunez, Michael (Jamie) Ausec, Matthew Ausec and Dr. Alison...
Wilbur H. Brookman
May 7, 2014
Wilbur H. Brookman, Jr., age 69, at rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. Wilbur is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mary Ann Brookman (nee Jahneke); loving children, Lorraine (Scott) Offerman and James (fiancee Christina) Brookman; cherished grandchildren, Tony and Jason Offerman; sister, Betty (Don) Axelsen; brother, Dan (Kathy) Brookman; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and...
Ethel P. Fuhrman
May 5, 2014
Ethel P. "Sugar" Fuhrman (nee Correll), age 70, at rest on Monday, May 5, 2014. Ethel is survived by her loving daughter, Gail L. (Juan) Nino; two loving sons, Ronald H. (Antoinette) and Kenneth D. (Tammy) Fuhrman; cherished grandchildren, Gregory and Jeremy Blair, Candace and Ronald Jr. Fuhrman, Alexis Nino, Samuel and Max Fuhrman; dearest great-grandchildren, Jayden, Spencer, Aiden,...
Marilyn J. Truax
May 5, 2014
Marilyn J. Truax, age 83, at rest on Monday, May 5, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Marilyn is survived by her nieces and nephews, Judy (Steve Lucas) Truax of Joliet, IL, Sherry Truax, William (Donna) Truax Jr., Richard (Karen) Truax, Steve Cerutti, Dave (Cathy) Cerutti, and Mark (Laura) Cerutti all of Rockford, IL; special cousin, Arlene...
Frank J. Gregorash
May 4, 2014
Frank J. Gregorash, 91, of Crest Hill, Illinois passed away May 4, 2014 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, Illinois surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born November 23, 1922 in Joliet, Illinois to Nickolas and Barbara (nee Fir) Gregorash. He married Elizabeth Liker on September 6, 1947 at St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church in Joliet. Frank...
Catherine A. Grzetich
May 2, 2014
Catherine Ann Grzetich, age 82, at rest on Friday, May 2, 2014. Catherine was born in Joliet and was a lifelong resident. Catherine is survived by her sister, Margaret Grzetich; two sisters-in-law, Loretta (the late Joe) Grzetich and Sue (the late Tony) Grate; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, John J. and...
Loretta S. Adamic
May 2, 2014
Loretta S. Adamic (nee Schwab), age 81, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 2, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Loretta is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, John E. Adamic; loving children, Jack (Anna) Adamic, Kathleen (Tony) Costa, and Mary Adamic; cherished grandchildren, Erin Foat, John Adamic, Anthony and Christopher Costa; dearest great-grandchildren, Dylan...
Michael J. Hrubos
Apr 30, 2014
Michael J. Hrubos, age 90, at peace on Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Michael is survived by his loving and caring brother, Joseph (Lorraine) Hrubos; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Betty (nee Horwath) Hrubos; parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Palovcak) Hrubos; siblings, Madeline Hrubos, Dorothy (Steve) Paucak, Agnes (Frank) Renchof and...
Margaret B. Franze
Apr 30, 2014
Margaret B. Franze (nee Ancel), age 83, at peace with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 with her loving husband by her side. Margaret is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Charles Franze Sr.; loving daughter, Marjean Franze; sister-in-law, Sr. Marilyn Jean Franze; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and daughter-in-law, Janice. Preceded in death...
Mary June Decman
Apr 28, 2014
Mary June Decman (nee Mason), Age 92, entered eternal life on Monday, April 28, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Mary June is survived by her loving children, Jim (Loretta) Decman and Kurt Decman; eight dear grandchildren; also survived by numerous great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Decman;...
Paul F. Lucas
Apr 26, 2014
Paul F. Lucas, age 77, entered into the kingdom of Heaven on Saturday, April 26, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Paul is survived by his loving nephews, Larry (Melissa) Lucas, Matt (fiancA�AC. Sarah Kranz) Lucas; sister-in-law, Donna (the late Larry) Lucas; and great-nephews, Mitchell and Logan Lucas. Numerous cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, Francis...
Nancy A. Busse
Apr 25, 2014
Nancy A. Busse (nee Lukanich), age 72, at peace with the Lord on Friday, April 25, 2014 with her loving family and friends by her side. Nancy is survived by her loving children, Beth Roark, Matt (Meredith), Greg (Lisa), Donald (Jamee), and Amy Busse; grandchildren, Ben and Claire Roark, Aidan, William, Olivia, and Madison Busse; two sisters, Mary Lou...
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