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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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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...
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...
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