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Jim Myers
Oct 17, 2013
Jim "Moosha" Myers, age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, October 17, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, JoAnne (nee Stefanich); his children, Stephanie (Bob) Bolek,Jr., Bradley (Heather) Myers and Bryan (Staci) Myers; his cherished grandchildren, Brittany, Brandon and Brenna Bolek, Madilyn and Brayden Myers, Eli...
Xong Souvannasing
Oct 16, 2013
Xong Souvannasing (nee Phongsamout) Age 57, entered eternal life on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Xong is survived by her beloved husband of 40 years, Leuam; children, Oy and Jerry Souvannasing; and sister, Koung Phongsamout. Preceded in death by her daughter, Diane; her parents, Khay and Phumy Phongsamout. Xong was an avid fan...
Helen Zawacki
Oct 14, 2013
Helen Zawacki (nee Bogacz) passed peacefully on Monday, Oct 14, 2013. Helen is survived by her beloved son, Donn (Nancy); her grandchildren, Michelle (Ted) Brown, and Jeffrey (Dawne); her great-grandchildren, Zach and Katie Brown, and Ben and Alex Zawacki, nieces, nephews, and in-laws also survive. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe and twin brother, Steve. Helen...
Robert F. Stuehm
Oct 13, 2013
Robert F. Stuehm Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, October 13, 2013 surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Barbara (nee Adams); three sons, Robert Jr. (Joanne), Bryan (Shirley) and Bradley (Ann) Stuehm; three granddaughters, Brianne, Rachel and Sarah; one brother and two sisters of Tuscan,...
Shirley Ann Carlton
Oct 10, 2013
Shirley Ann Carlton (nee Adams), age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2013 comforted by the love of her family. Shirley is survived by her beloved children, Patricia (Daniel) Potochnic, Barbara McHale, Sandra McIntosh and Douglas Carlton; her grandchildren, Kelly (Mick) Monnett, Amy McIntosh and Jack McHale; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Madison and Jayden Monnett; loving friend and sister-in-law,...

Dorothy M. Seme
Oct 10, 2013
Dorothy M. Seme (nee Demick) Age 87, entered eternal life on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Dorothy is survived by her son, Joseph (Bonnie) Seme, retired Joliet Police officer; grandchildren, Al and Andi; and sister-in-law, Bernice (the late Pete) Demick; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph A. Seme, parents, brothers, and...
Jesus Olmedo
Oct 8, 2013
Age 65, entered eternal life on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Jesus is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Celina Olmedo (nee Arias); children, Norma (Alejandro) Aguirre, Jesus (Melissa) Olmedo Jr., Griselda; grandchildren, Adrian, Nadia, Noelia Aguirre; sisters, Guadalupe Zamudio, Trinidad Olmedo, and Eufemia Alvarado; and brother, Francisco Olmedo; also survived...
Helen Mitok
Sep 30, 2013
Helen Mitok (nee Kozlevcar). 93.
At rest, September 30, 2013, Torrance, California.
Helen was born in Joliet Il., November 10, 1919.
She attended St. Joseph Grade School, Joliet Il. After the death of her first husband, Rudolph Pobodnik,a Marine, during World War II, She married Frank Mitok a laborer at Joliet Steel and Wire. During the 1950’s they traveled Route 66 to make...

Jean M. Yuvan
Sep 27, 2013
Age 88, entered eternal life on Friday, September 27, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Jean is survived by her daughters, Janice Yuvan and Carol (Michael) Yuvan Moore; grandsons, David M. and Steven A. Moore; and sisters-in-law, Cele Popek and Rosemary Fowler. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Andrew Yuvan; son, William A. Yuvan; brothers, Albert,...
William Richard Schmitt
Sep 25, 2013
William "Bill" Richard Schmitt Age 65, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Mary Kay (nee Smolich) ; loving father of Nancy (Scott) Lewandowski, Laura Schmitt- Mau, and Cathy (Brad) Blankenship; dearest grandfather of Abby, Blake, and Cara Lewandowski, Dylan...
Mary Ann Stasko
Sep 23, 2013
Mary Ann Stasko (nee Residori), age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2013 with her loving family surrounding her. Mary Ann is survived by her beloved children, Dr. James R. (Debra) Stasko, Robert Stasko, Rhonda (FiancA�AC. Ray Dietz) Johns, and Debra Papesh; her grandchildren, Melissa (Matthew) Waitz, James Stasko Jr., Joseph (Aimee) Stasko, Louis Stasko, Jayme (Mike)...

Mildred H. Gajcak
Sep 21, 2013
Age 97, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 21, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Mildred is survived by her children, Walter (Ellen), Thomas (Joyce), and Jim (Mary Ellen) Gajcak; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Thomas) Glanville, Stephen (Mary) Gajcak, Julia Gajcak, Greg (Julie) Gajcak, Eileen (Ty) Hansen, Amy (Arijit) Roy, Jason, Alexandria, Jacob, McKenna, and Rhett Gajcak; 11...

Charles J. Franze
Sep 17, 2013
Charles J. Franze Jr., age 54, at rest on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Charles is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Janice (nee Lennett) Franze; his sister, Marjean Franze; his parents, Charles Sr. and Margaret (nee Ancel) Franze; numerous nephews, cousins and one niece also survive. Chuck was a proud United States Navy Veteran. He served from...

Arlene J. Murray
Sep 13, 2013
Arlene J. Murray (nee Grzanek), age 71, passed away peacefully with her loving family surrounding her, on Friday, September 13, 2013. Arlene is survived by her three children, Kurt (Patricia) Murray, Kim (Kelly) O'Brien, Keith (Heather) Murray; her grandchildren, Christopher, Alexander and Matthew Murray, Brittany and Megan O'Brien, Nathan, Zachary and Nicholas Murray; her mother Sophie Grzanek; two sisters...

Shawn M. Powers
Sep 11, 2013
Shawn M. Powers Sr. "Buzz," age 57, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Shawn is survived by his children, Steven (Becky), Daniel (Devon Kubinski), Shawn Jr. (Katie Murray), Mark (Jeanine) and Lisa Powers; his grandchildren, Alec, Ava, Alison, Haylee, Nathan, Alex, Emily, Steven Jr., Abigail, Neland, and Malorie; his siblings Michael (Sharoll), Lynn Powers and Edward Powers;...
Eugene F. Plese
Sep 6, 2013
Age 84, of Crest Hill, went to his Heavenly home Friday, September 6, 2013, to be with his daughter, Kathy. At his side at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home was his loving wife of 60 years, Eileen (nee Cox) Plese; daughters, Karen Plese and Kimberly Hodges; grandson, Thomas Plese. Gene is also survived by son-in-law, Jeff Hodges; grandchildren, Cody,...

Don E. Jenkins
Aug 28, 2013
Age 82, formerly of Grafton, WV and most recently of Lockport, IL, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Don is preceded in death by his wife, Helen Jenkins. He was a proud United States Army veteran. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or to a charity of your choice. A Celebration of...
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