Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Dennis J. Adkisson

Dennis J. Adkisson

Dec 28, 2013

Age 61, at rest Saturday December 28, 2013 Survived by his wife of 33 years, Diane Adkisson (nee Polyak); two sons Edward and Kenneth (Autumn) Adkisson, one grandson Caius Adkisson, brother Wayne J. (Isabel) Adkisson; father- in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Dorothy Polyak, as well as aunts, uncles and numerous cousins. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents...

Mary M. Lesnik

Mary M. Lesnik

Dec 24, 2013

Mary M. Lesnik (nee Sudar), age 90, entered eternal life into the kingdom of heaven, on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Mary is survived by her beloved son, Robert W. (Tamara) Lesnik of Joliet; brothers, John (Gina) Sudar of Orland Hills, Joe (the late Rose) Sudar of IN and Anthony (Lillian) Sudar of IN; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great- nephews...

Jaime Diaz

Jaime Diaz

Dec 23, 2013

Jaime Diaz, age 43, at rest on Monday, December 23, 2013. Jaime is survived by his beloved son, Andrew Diaz; one brother, Alfredo (Laura) Diaz; and one sister Artemiza. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, Alfredo and Eva (nee Guzman) Diaz. Jaime was born in Joliet and was a lifelong resident. He was...

Louise A. Kubinski

Louise A. Kubinski

Dec 22, 2013

Louise A. Kubinski "Weezie"(nee DeBenedetti) age 84, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 22, 2013 in the presence of her family. Louise is survived by, her loving sisters, Gloria (the late Edward) Metrick and Joann (the late Richard) Egdorf; dearest brother, Andre DeBenedetti; and brother-in-law, Leroy (the late Lucille) Kellner Numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and cousins also survive....

Dorothy J. Kotlar

Dorothy J. Kotlar

Dec 22, 2013

Dorothy J. Kotlar (nee Nemensky) age 73, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 22, 2013. Dorothy is survived by her four children, Anthony Kotlar, John (Angela) Kotlar, Michael (April) Kotlar, and Rebecca Garcia; brother, Joseph E.(the late Louise) Nemensky, Sr.; niece, Chris Peterson; nephew, Joseph E. Nemensky, Jr.; and several grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, John and...

Katherine Ancel

Katherine Ancel

Dec 20, 2013

Katherine Ancel (nee Vonch) Age 93, passed away peacefully in her sleep on the evening of December 20, 2013, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, Joliet, IL. Katherine is survived by her beloved children, Denis (Maryann) Ancel and Deborah Nichols; grandchildren, Amy and Brian Ancel; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Chloe and Emily Miller; special niece, Sandy (Smolich) Burla; special nephews,...

Lois E. Rasmusson

Lois E. Rasmusson

Dec 20, 2013

Lois E. Nedelsky Rasmusson (nee McReynolds ) age 65, entered eternal life on Friday, December 20, 2013. Lois is survived by her loving husband, Frank W. Rasmusson; beloved sons, Brian (Michelle) and Jason (Amanda) Nedelsky; step-children, Mary White, Lisa Jerz, and Frank M. Rasmusson; 13 grandchildren; dearest friend, Shelly Casto; step-mother, Sharon McReynolds. Preceded in death by her parents,...

Robert J. Madl

Robert J. Madl

Dec 18, 2013

Robert J. Madl "Bob," age 72, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 with his loving family and friends by his side. Bob is survived by his children, Kathi Madl, Michael Madl (Patricia); brother, Richard (Joyce) Madl; nephews, Kevin (Kristen) Madl and Christopher Madl; and grandfather to Corey. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen Madl (nee...

Raymond J. Adamich

Raymond J. Adamich

Dec 15, 2013

Raymond J. Adamich, age 86, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 15, 2013. Raymond is survived by his sister, Sr. M. Cecilia Adamic O.F.M.; brothers, Rev. Albert Adamich and Walter E. (Barbara) Adamic; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna Adamic; brothers and sisters, Frank, Edward, Julia, John (Joanna),...

John F. Worst

John F. Worst

Dec 12, 2013

John F. Worst "Jack," age 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Mary Ann (nee Freehauf) Worst; his children, Jenna (Nick) Ponio and Elise Worst; two grandchildren, Riley and Frankie Ponio; one brother, Jim (Linda) Worst. Numerous nieces and nephews...

Anthony J. Dragovan

Anthony J. Dragovan

Dec 12, 2013

At rest with his loving family by his side on Thursday, December 12, 2013. Anthony is survived by his two special nephews, Jerry(Janet) Russ, and John (Geradette) Russ who never forgot their Uncle Bandy. Also survived by sisters-in-law, Bernadine Russ and Helen Dominicci; brother-in-law, Anthony (Jan) Russ; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. Anthony was preceded in...

Lynn E. Moody

Lynn E. Moody

Dec 11, 2013

Lynn E. Moody (nee Barciszewski), age 49, at peace after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Lynn is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, David Moody; her beloved children, Elise, Kevin, Ryan, Jenna and Brett Moody; one granddaughter, Kayleigh Lynn Martin; her siblings, Jim (Jeanne) Barciszewski, Nancy (John) Cicero and Jan (Dave) Bachar;...

Melanie J. Benson

Melanie J. Benson

Dec 11, 2013

Melanie J. Benson (nee Polochi), age 72, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Born in Joliet on September 8, 1941 to parents, Michael and Helen (nee Kaiser) Polochi. Melanie is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Joseph Benson and three daughters, Melissa Benson, Monica Benson Jasper, and Merritt (Rick) Benson Franco. Loving grandmother...

Robert M. Briggs

Robert M. Briggs

Dec 11, 2013

Robert M. Briggs, age 92, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 comforted by the love of his family. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, Una Briggs (nee Sylvia); his two loving daughters, Sylvia Briggs-Donley, Sandy (Edward) Sanderson; his grandchildren, Terilynn Donley, Lynnae (Tim) Fash and Kenny Bush; three great-grandchildren, Alex...

Rose M. Marentic

Rose M. Marentic

Dec 11, 2013

Rose M. Marentic (nee Pasdertz), age 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Rose is survived by her two sons, Joseph Marentic Jr. and Thomas (Pat) Marentic; granddaughters, Jayme (Michael) Roszyk and Jennifer (fiancA�AC. Evan Bredeson); brother-in-law, Everett Henry; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph A. Marentic (2010); parents, Martin...

Matthew J. Baron

Matthew J. Baron

Dec 10, 2013

Matthew J. Baron, age 83, entered eternal life after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Matthew is survived by his loving sons, John S. (Kim) Baron and Nicholas Baron; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Baron-Gifford and Jason Baron; and great-grandchildren, Annie Baron and Alex Gifford; as well as numerous...

Virginia R. Polesel

Virginia R. Polesel

Dec 9, 2013

Surrounded by her beloved family, Virginia passed away peacefully into God's loving arms, December 9, 2013. Virginia touched the lives of many and will be sadly missed by all who were blessed to know her. Born January 16, 1930, Virginia grew up across the street from St. Thaddeus Church on Joliet's east side. Whenever the nuns needed to go...

Lorraine M. Cambic

Lorraine M. Cambic

Dec 7, 2013

Lorraine M. Cambic (nee Galass), age 91, at rest on Saturday, December 7, 2013. She is survived by two grandsons, Christopher (Angie) Cambic and Marcus Cambic; one great-granddaughter, Sienna Cambic; one sister Barbara (Richard) O'Connor; special niece, Kathy (Robert) Hotuyec; special nephew, Tim (Mary) O'Connor; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews; and special friend, Jessie Cambic. Preceded in death by her...

Robert John Nejedlo

Robert John Nejedlo

Dec 4, 2013

. Robert J. Nejedlo, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Robert is survived by his beloved children: Kevin Nejedlo and Amy (Josh) Bloodgood; two grandchildren, Luke and Michael Bloodgood; two brothers, William (Sharon) and Joseph (Sharon) Nejedlo and their children. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Marie (nee Paider) Nejedlo and his daughter...

Joseph P. Juricic

Joseph P. Juricic

Dec 2, 2013

Joseph P. Juricic, born March 15, 1932, died suddenly Monday, December 2, 2013 after a brief illness. Joseph is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary (nee DeAngelis); four loving children, Kathleen (Charles) Sharp, Karen (Robert) Braam, Kenneth (Julie), and Kimberly (Robert) Yackley; grandchildren, Sarah (Nick), Jonathan, Samuel (Doris), Dylan, Joseph (Andrea), Mackenzie, Claire, Alyssa, and Rachel;...