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