Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Eugene J. Jagodzinski

Eugene J. Jagodzinski

Feb 26, 2014

Eugene J. Jagodzinski, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 surrounded by the love of his family. Eugene is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Genevieve (nee Gawinski); his children, Elizabeth (John) Zaborsky, Julie (Albert) Clark, Lynda (Robert) Hedtcke, Kathy (Frank) Mason, Eugene Jr., Tom (Sharon), Mark, Jerry, and John (Christine) Jagodzinski; grandchildren, John,...

Corey M. Condon

Corey M. Condon

Feb 26, 2014

Corey M. Condon passed away peacefully at his home on February 26, 2014 at the age of 61 with his family and close friends by his side. Corey, or as most new him, Papa, was born in Joliet and was raised in Shorewood. He attended St. Jude Catholic School Joliet, Troy Middle School, and Joliet West High School. He...

Anne M. Dianni

Anne M. Dianni

Feb 25, 2014

Anne M. Dianni, Age 86, entered eternal life on Tuesday, Febraury 25, 2014 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Anne is survived by her loving sister, Mary (Marko) Babic; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Nestore and Alphosina (nee Ciarlette) Dianni; sisters, Nancy (Raymond) Podner and Jean (Richard) Jasinski. Anne was...

Susan A. Ivanich

Susan A. Ivanich

Feb 21, 2014

Susan A. Ivanich (nee Yurkovich), age 67, passed away suddenly on Friday, February 21, 2014. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Daniel Ivanich; her children, Brian (Ann) Ivanich and Amy (Rob) Weierman; grandchildren, Trevor, Tytus and Ezekeial Ivanich, Evan Galipeau, Daniel Weierman, and Channing Weierman; brothers, Dale (Theresa), Robert (Margaret), and Jeffrey Yurkovich; and aunt...

Marshall H. Jolly

Marshall H. Jolly

Feb 21, 2014

Marshall Hammond Jolly Born May 16, 1928 Ushered into his Lord's presence February 21, 2014. Survived by Six children; Neil (Marcia) Jolly, Jeanne (Eugene) Lantka, Michael (Janie) Jolly, Mary (John) Moehring, Carolyn (Michael) Forrest, Sally (Randall) Matuszewski. 20 Grandchildren; Timothy (Lynette) Jolly, Matthew (Joanna) Jolly, Stephanie Lantka, Adam (Brandi) Lantka, Andrew (Melissa) Lantka, Rebecca (Christopher) Noullet, Victoria Basham, Eric...

Jean M. Scully

Jean M. Scully

Feb 20, 2014

Jean M. Scully (nee Whitgrove), Age 88, entered eternal life on Thursday, Febraury 20, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Jean is survived by her beloved children, Maureen (John) Levesque, Michael (Ann) Scully, Marianne (Mike) Avon, James (Vicki) Scully, and William (Ann) Scully; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, George W. Scully;...

Ella Elizabeth Bega

Ella Elizabeth Bega

Feb 20, 2014

Ella Elizabeth "Bette" Bega (nee Triplette), age 90, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014. Ella is survived by her children, Mary Beth (nee Bega)(Scott) Ruphard, Douglas (Paula) Bega, Dennis Bega, James (Kristine Hamilton) Henry III; grandchildren, Sara Mattingly Bega, Koren (nee Henry)(Lucas) Livingston, James IV and Lou Ann Henry, Justin; great-grandchildren, Kassel Livingston, Sophia and Josh Henry. Also...

Dorothy Luchik

Dorothy Luchik

Feb 20, 2014

Dorothy Luchik (nee Riffel), age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy is survived by her two daughters, Marlene (Dennis) McPartlin and Donna (Lloyd) Bowden; grandchildren, Craig (Lana) McPartlin, Todd (Isabel) McPartlin, Alicia (Greg) Gonda, Amber (Nick) Meyer, and Marissa (Roy) Alvarado, Zachary (Marilyn), Nicholas, Benjamin and Lucas Bowden; great-grandchildren, Jacob,...

Olga E. Ginnetti

Olga E. Ginnetti

Feb 19, 2014

Olga E. Ginnetti (nee Larcinesi), age 86, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. Olga is survived by her children, Gia (Duke) Aleksiunas, Andrea (Patrick) Mudron, and Louis (Melu) Ginnetti; grandchildren, Casey Lilek and Deidre (Ash) Austin, Shamus (Mary) Mudron and Marissa (Tim) Fears, Johnny (Adrianna) Ginnetti, Marci (Nick) Brown, and Leah (Chris) Spenceley; and 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in...

Karen C. Schmidberger

Karen C. Schmidberger

Feb 19, 2014

Karen C. Schmidberger (nee Johnson), Age 71, entered eternal life on Wednesday, Febraury 19, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Karen is survived by her beloved of 52 years, Louis D. Schmidberger; cherished son, Donald Schmidberger; dear brother, Robert Johnson of Iowa; uncles, Bob Rys and Fred Koenig; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded...

Leona E. Petkovich

Leona E. Petkovich

Feb 17, 2014

Leona E. Petkovich (nee Kluga), of Lemont, age 90, at rest on Monday, February 17, 2014. Leona is survived by her one son, Peter (Kathryn) Petkovich; grandsons, Michael (Stacie), Stevan (Nicole), and Danny Petkovich; great-grandson, Luka Petkovich; sister-in-law, Ann Mae Kluga. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her husband Peter Petkovich (2008); parents, Frank...

John Verklan

John Verklan

Feb 11, 2014

Crest Hill resident the Honorable Judge John Verklan Age 87, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away quietly February 11, 2014, in the presence of his family. He was born September 5, 1926 to the late John and Matilda Verklan. Raised in Lockport, he served in the Navy where he saw service in World War II. Preceded in death by his...

James R. Koerner

James R. Koerner

Feb 10, 2014

James R. Koerner, age 69, at rest on Monday, February 10, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. James is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Mary Ann (nee Gale); son, Craig (fiancA�AC. Cathey McShane); daughter, Kris (Bill) Linneweh; grandchildren, Morgan and Colin Linneweh; brother, Patrick (Mary Ann) Koerner; sisters-in-law, Judy (James) Batusich, Rose (Thomas) Giarrante; and brother-in-law,...

Mary L. Doyle

Mary L. Doyle

Feb 8, 2014

Mary L. Doyle (nee Valek), Age 87, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 8, 2014 in the presence of her loving family. Mary is survived by her beloved children, Jack (Lynn), Kathy (Bob) Johnson, Mark, and Joeleen (George) Clark; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, John Valek of Joliet; sisters, Catherine Valek of Arizona and Dorothy Pries of Chicago Heights;...

Edward C. Zoran

Edward C. Zoran

Feb 7, 2014

Edward C. Zoran Jr., age 81, entered into eternal life on Friday, February 7, 2014. Edward is survived by his sister, Patricia (Robert) Widlowski of New Lenox, IL; son, Daniel (Paula) Zoran of Boyer St. Beaufort, S.C.; daughters, Diane (Frank) Toth of Coal City, IL and Julie (Tad) Bergan of Joliet, IL; Edward is also survived by his grandsons...

Patricia D. Oglesby

Patricia D. Oglesby

Feb 7, 2014

Patricia D. Oglesby (nee Davis), Age 54, entered eternal life on Friday, February 7, 2014 with her loving family by her side after fighting a courageous battle. Patricia is survived by her beloved husband, Bennie; son, Brandon R. Oglesby; granddaughter, Sianna; brother, William (Linda) Davis; two sisters, Sandra (John) Depratt and Karen (Mike) Nebe; also survived by numerous relatives...

Barbara L. Hucek

Barbara L. Hucek

Feb 6, 2014

Barbara L. Hucek (nee Smith), age 80, of Joliet, at rest after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Barbara is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Wendell J. Hucek; four sons, Kurt (Patty), Jeffrey (Karen), Douglas (Beth) and Steven Hucek; eight grandchildren, Annie Allgood, Kurt (Jennifer), Marc (Marissa) Hucek, Kristin (Michael) Tomasino,...

Daniel A. Mathes

Daniel A. Mathes

Feb 5, 2014

Daniel A. Mathes, Age 65, entered eternal life on Wednesday, Febraury 5, 2014. Daniel is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia D. Mathes; loving children, Daniel Mathes, Stephen (Vickie) Vining, Melissa Vining, Suzanne Booher, and Christopher (Tonya) Vining; cherished mother, Angeline Mathes; and brother, Michael Mathes; also survived by numerous other relatives and close friends. Preceded in death by...

Stephen J. Jenco

Stephen J. Jenco

Feb 3, 2014

Stephen "Steve" J. Jenco Sr., age 86, of Joliet, passed away peacefully at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on Monday, February 3, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Adeline (nee Pietrzak); his children, Steve (Linda) Jenco, Mick Jenco and Dave Jenco; grandchildren Melissa (Mike) Trice, Michelle Jenco, Chris Jenco, Joe Jenco, Tasha Jenco,...

Carlos F. Serrato

Carlos F. Serrato

Feb 3, 2014

Carlos F. Serrato, age 65, entered eternal life on Monday, February 3, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Carlos is survived by his brother, Mike Serrato; two sisters, Evan Linda Serrato and Anna Serrato (Tom Platt); nephew and caregiver, Cruz (Dawn) Serrato; Godchild, Lorenzo Cruz Serrato; sister-in-law, Janie Serrato; also survived by sisters, Lydia Gomez and Linda...