Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Maureen J. Eich

Maureen J. Eich

Sep 4, 2014

Maureen Joan Eich (nee Muldoon), age 79, passed away at her home in Clearwater, FL on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Maureen is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Eugene Eich; three children, Michael Eich, Debbie (Pete) Snikeris, and Terry Eich; 6 grandchildren, Kristen Connor, Derek Snikeris, Dana Eich, Steven Eich, Brian Eich, and Dylan Eich; one great-granddaughter,...

Mary St. Clair Hill

Mary St. Clair Hill

Sep 4, 2014

Mary Hill (nee St. Clair), age 69, passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, September 4, 2014. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Thomas Hill; her son, Michael (Leti) Hill; grandchildren, Anthony and Micaela Hill; and one brother, William (Judy) St. Clair. Preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Mary (nee Monticello) St....

Michael A. Papesh

Michael A. Papesh

Sep 1, 2014

Michael A. Papesh, age 50, at rest on Monday, September 1, 2014. Michael is survived by his wife, Molly (nee Durham); children, Jack and Michelle Papesh; mother, Mary Papesh; two brothers, David (Amy) of St. Augustine, Florida and Brian (Debbie) Papesh of Joliet, IL; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Edward...

Josephine M. Gregorash

Josephine M. Gregorash

Aug 31, 2014

Josephine M. Gregorash (nee Podobnik), age 92, at rest on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home. Born in Joliet on March 18, 1922 to the late Jacob and Katherine (nee Kufner) Podobnik, she remained a lifelong Joliet resident. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 47 years, John "Yack" Gregorash; brothers, Robert, Anthony and...

Michael A. Vertucci

Michael A. Vertucci

Aug 29, 2014

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Elvia Reyes

Elvia Reyes

Aug 27, 2014

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William J. Dragovan

William J. Dragovan

Aug 26, 2014

William J. Dragovan, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 26, 2014 with his loving family by his side. William is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Lucille (nee Brulc) Dragovan; children, Mark of Pasadena, CA, Wileen of Hermosa Beach, CA and Bill of Joliet, IL; one sister, Josephine (the late William) Krohn, brother-in-law, Harry (the...

Bruce J. Little

Bruce J. Little

Aug 25, 2014

Bruce J. Little, age 79, entered eternal life on Monday, August 25, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Bruce is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Joan (nee Valek); loving children, Bruce (Barbara), Randall (Charlene), Laurie (Dan) Byrne, and Kimberly Winterstein; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer and Christina Little, Emily, Christopher, Sarah, and Matthew Byrne, Jessica and...

Clara B. Gumienny

Clara B. Gumienny

Aug 22, 2014

Clara B. Gumienny (nee Benco), age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Clara is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (John) Fitzgerald; 3 grandchildren, Jennifer, Amy and Heather Fitzgerald; two great-grandsons, Ethan Tyler Moss and Caleb Edward Fitzgerald; sisters-in-law, Phyllis (the late Bernard) Benco and Lorraine Evans; numerous nieces, nephews...

Ruby Maxine Fultz

Ruby Maxine Fultz

Aug 18, 2014

Ruby Maxine Fultz (nee Beair), age 82, entered eternal life on Monday, August 18, 2014 after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's surrounded by her loving family. Ruby is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Edward Fultz; loving children, Marsue (Robert) Youngren, Nancy (William) Slimack, and Robert Fultz; five grandchildren, Larry (Cheryl) Kingsbury, William (Jeanne) Kingsbury, Jennifer Piper,...

Michael E. Cimino

Michael E. Cimino

Aug 17, 2014

Michael E. Cimino, age 71, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 17, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Kathy (nee Darguzis), loving children, Kristi (James) Williams and Michael (Erin) Cimino; cherished grandchildren, Caine, Cole, Meaghan, Madisyn, McKenna, and Addyson; dear brother, Bob (Carol) Cimino; dear sister, Barb...

John W. Canaday

John W. Canaday

Aug 12, 2014

John W. Canaday, age 72, of Plainfield, formerly of Springfield, IL passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 with his loving family close by his side. John leaves behind his beloved wife of 50 years, Wanda "Peach" Canaday (nee Wood); three loving daughters, Cindy (Jeff) Picha, Tonya (Darren) Farris and Jodi Canaday; five granddaughters, Jordan,...

Irene Zupancic

Irene Zupancic

Aug 12, 2014

Irene "Rena" Zupancic (nee Filek), age 90, entered eternal life on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Rena is survived by her three sons, Richard of Salt Lake City, Utah, James "Pokey" of Bend, Oregon, Raymond (Marla) of Fallbrook, California; eight grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Lefty"; parents, Thomas and Maria (nee Jantolak) Filek; second...

Adeline M. Jenco

Adeline M. Jenco

Aug 10, 2014

Adeline M. Jenco (nee Pietrzak), age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2014 with her family by her side. Adeline is survived by her children, Steve (Linda) Jenco, Mick Jenco and Dave Jenco; grandchildren, Melissa (Mike) Trice, Michelle Jenco, Chris Jenco, Joey Jenco, Tasha Jenco, David (Brittany) Jenco, and Danielle (A.J.) Riley; great-granddaughter, Juliana Jenco; brother, Edward...

Paul Francis Seymour

Paul Francis Seymour

Aug 5, 2014

Paul Francis Seymour, Age 101, born January 24, 1913, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at home Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Beloved father of four loving children: daughter, Pauline (Joe) Mikuska and sons: Robert (Ann Brinkman), Alphe (Pat Hines), and Arthur (Maryann Williams) Seymour; Loving grandfather of seven grandchildren; and great-grandfather of eighteen great-grandchildren. Several dear...

Thaddeus S. Synowic

Thaddeus S. Synowic

Aug 5, 2014

Thaddeus S. "Ted" Synowic, age 86, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Ted is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Betty (nee Kambic); loving children, Linda (Jeff) Wilson, Paul (Ruth), and Jeffrey (Laura); cherished grandchildren, Maddie and Sam Wilson and Dylan Synowic; also survived by numerous nieces nephews...

Raymond T. Mutz

Raymond T. Mutz

Aug 4, 2014

Raymond T. Mutz, age 77, of Joliet, IL and Mesa, AZ, entered eternal life on Monday, August 4, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy (nee Nokes); loving children, Debra and Joseph (Dee Pizer); dear sister, Marian (Al) Govednik; three cherished step-grandchildren, Aaron, Nathan, and Josh Pizer;...

Thomas H. Zola

Thomas H. Zola

Aug 3, 2014

Thomas H. Zola "Big Tom", age 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Thomas is survived by his three loving daughters, Cynthia Zola, Laura (Joe) Jelinek, and Gail (Alex) Kostueck; four cherished granddaughters, Nadia Zola, Emily (Gregory) Kazak and Rachel Jelinek, and Olivia Kostueck; sister, Judith (Walter) Lorenc; step-sister, Paula...

Gospava Kisich

Gospava Kisich

Aug 2, 2014

Gospava Kisich (nee Jukovich), age 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Gospava is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Milovan; loving children, Daniel, Steven, Olga Deschamps, and Bosa Goodale; Dan's family, children, Liana and David, grandchildren, Eric and Lauren; Steven's family, wife, Theresa and children, Kristi, Nicole,...

Jose L. Jimenez

Jose L. Jimenez

Jul 31, 2014

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