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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Alexander Grabavoy
Feb 1, 2014
Alexander Grabavoy Sr., age 88, entered eternal life at his home on Saturday, February 1, 2014. Proud father of, Denise Grabavoy (Rex) Denkmann of Burr Ridge, IL, Alexandra (Dr. Timothy) McComas of Las Cruces, NM, Gregory (Rebecca) Grabavoy, of Darien, IL and Dr. Alexander (Marisue) Grabavoy Jr. of Shorewood, IL; grandfather of Danielle Denkmann, Gabrielle and Stephen McComas, Alayna...
Ellen J. Forkal
Jan 31, 2014
Ellen J. Forkal (nee Moroney), age 88, at rest on Friday, January 31, 2014 comforted by the love of her family. Ellen is survived by her loving children, Michael Forkal, James (Michaeleen) Forkal, Richard (Christine) Forkal, and Mary (Michael) Gaydos; grandchildren, Jonathan (Darcy), Jennifer, Jacqueline and Jessica Forkal, Traci and Joseph Gaydos and Julie (Jonathan) Hamelau; great-grandchildren, Beckett Forkal...
Helen A. Rial
Jan 30, 2014
Helen A. Rial, age 90, formerly of Franklin, PA, died peacefully on January 30, 2014, in Flossmoor, IL. Born in Franklin January 1, 1924, she was the daughter of Samuel L. and Alice Davison Miller. She graduated from Rocky Grove High School in 1941. She was married November 13, 1943 to James A. Rial, of Franklin, who preceded her...
Margaret M. Gonda
Jan 28, 2014
Margaret M. Gonda (nee Kezele), age 85, entered eternal life peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 comforted by her loving family. Marge is survived by her loving children, Donna (Michael) Botts, Robert (Joanne) Gonda, Daniel (Sandy) Gonda and Sharon (Patrick) McDonald; grandchildren, Erin, Timothy, and Christine Botts, James( Megan) Gonda, Elizabeth (Tom) Nealis, and Jonathan (Brette) Gonda, Donna, Victoria...
Beverly A. Delehanty
Jan 26, 2014
Beverly A. Delehanty , Age 82, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home where she resided for the past two years. Beverly was born in Ottawa, IL to Ann and Bud Ruff and has been a Joliet area resident her entire adult life. Beverly is survived by her two sons, Charles J. (Carol)...
Margaret M. Rausa
Jan 25, 2014
Margaret M. Rausa (nee Gulas-Mareno), Age 94, entered eternal life on Saturday, January 25, 2014. Margaret is survived by her loving sons, Raymond C. (Joanne) Mareno and Frank (Marlene) Ostrowski; daughter, Laura Pace; nine beloved grandchildren; five cherished great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Sam (Lynn) Pace; and sister-in-law, Marie (the late John) Gulas; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Preceded in...
Frank G. Petrovic
Jan 24, 2014
Frank G. Petrovic, "Sonny" age 82, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 24, 2014. Frank is survived by his sons, David (Rachael) Petrovic and Greg (Sandra) Petrovic; grandsons, Jarod Petrovic and Adam Petrovic; his brothers, Robert and Joseph (Diane) Petrovic; Sister Marilyn Petrovic. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bette Petrovic; his...
David Castaneda
Jan 23, 2014
David Castaneda "Hudgie," Age 86, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 23, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Dave was born on May 7, 1927 in Toledo, OH. He was raised in Argentine, KS and moved to Chicago, IL in 1948 where he and his wife, Mary resided until moving to Crest Hill, IL in 2002. Dave...
Dawn Renee Ferguson
Jan 23, 2014
Dawn R. Ferguson "Renee," age 56, finally at peace on Thursday, January 23, 2014 with her beloved husband of 34 years by her side. Renee ""Ne'Ne'"" is survived by her loving husband, Thomas Ferguson; one son, Shawn Bortkewicz; granddaughter, Cadence; her mother, Carita Miller; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eugene and Loretta Ferguson; cherished sister, Penny (Jeff) Offermann; her loving nieces,...
Donald A. Houlf
Jan 22, 2014
Donald A. Houlf, age 82, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband for 61 years of Dorothy (Schaefer), dear father of Pat Houlf, Dan Houlf (Mary) and Maribeth Kopriva (Jim), fond brother of Carol Kelleher (Joe), Alice McDonnell, and William, proud papa of Daniel, Tim, Jimmy, Ellie, Michael, and...
Gregory James Mosher
Jan 22, 2014
Gregory James Mosher, Age 29, suddenly Wednesday, January 22, 2014. Gregory is survived by his beloved companion in life, Danielle Hanus; cherished daughter, Charlee Rae; loving parents, Gregory and Diana; treasured sisters, Danielle and Samantha (Tom) Mosher Carnevale; dear nephews, Andrew James and Jacob Thomas Carnevale; grandparents, Raymond and Margaret Mosher and Lorraine Barnes; as well as numerous aunts,...
Rose A. Castelli
Jan 21, 2014
Rose A. Castelli (nee Wlodarski), Age 83, entered eternal life on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Rose is survived by her beloved children, Richard Kroviak, Mike Kroviak, Carol (Anthony) Doszak, John (Connie) Kroviak, Mary (Phil) DiGrazia, and Virginia (Steve) Wojtonik; cherished grandchildren, Michelle Wilhelmi, Jessica Mrozek, Candi and Philip Juarez, Tina Kilgore, Phillip K. and Kristina DiGrazia, and Brandon Lorenz;...
Donald P. Ladas
Jan 19, 2014
Donald Paul Ladas Sr. "Don," age 85, at rest on Sunday, January 19, 2014 with his loving family surrounding him. Don is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary Lou (nee Werner) Ladas; children, Sheri (Jonathan) Voss, Angie (Pete) Kapellas, and Donnie Jr. (Sarah Kozak) Ladas; grandchildren, Andrew, Abigail and Aidan Voss, Trent and Tessa Kapellas, Donnie...
Ruth H. Furdek
Jan 17, 2014
Ruth H. Furdek, age 89, late of the Inn at Willow Falls, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2014 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. The oldest of nine children born to Benjamin E. Rost and Lona E. Rost, Ruth grew up in southern Illinois and graduated from McLeansboro High School in 1943. Ruth moved to Joliet where she met...
Jenny A. Kochevar
Jan 17, 2014
Jenny A. Kochevar (nee Jursinovic), Age 98 entered eternal life on Friday, January 17, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Jenny is survived by her loving children, Carrie (the late Ed) Palcisko, Marjorie (Bernard) Bottino, Robert (Wendy) Kochevar, and Judy (Lee) Crook; dear grandchildren, Jody (Rob) Manning, Tony (Kim) Palcisko, Brian (Judy) and Barry (Pam) Bottino, Jay...
Kathleen Rae Moon
Jan 15, 2014
Kathleen Rae Moon, age 52, suddenly, on Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Kathy is survived by her loving father, Bob (the late Marguerite) Moon; brothers, Rob (Chris) Moon; Frank (Becky) Moon; two nephews, Wesley and Eric Moon; niece, Melanie (Ryan) Choate; great-niece, Addison Choate; aunt Rosann Klen. Numerous cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her mother, Marguerite (nee Skiera)...
Noemi Canales
Jan 15, 2014
Age 69, entered eternal life on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 with her loving family by her side. Noemi is survived by her beloved children, Blanca Garcia, Odon (Dee) Garcia Jr., Tommie (Jesse) Alonzo, and Jerry (Odie) Borrego; cherished grandchildren, Carlos Garcia, Martin Zavala Jr., Thomas Garcia, Noemi Wilkins, Michael Alonzo, Annie Almazan, David Alonzo, and Lily Alonzo; great-grandchildren, Makayla...
John S. Russ
Jan 14, 2014
John S. Russ, age 65, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 14, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. John is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Geradette (nee Hankovcak); his children, John J. (Danae) Russ and Scott (fiancA�AC. Katie) Russ; one brother, Gerald (Janet) Russ; dear aunt, Bernadine Russ; sister-in-law, Pat (Dave)...
Gustavo Salinas
Jan 13, 2014
Age 56, entered eternal life on Monday, January 13, 2014 with his loving family and friends by his side. Gustavo is survived by his beloved daughters, Shannon and Felicia Salinas; cherished granddaughters, Mariah Salinas and Liliana Paloma Rodriguez; loving mother, Maria V. Salinas; dear brothers, Jose, Ricardo (Ana), and Gerardo (Jean) Salinas; niece, Cheyenne Salinas; nephew, Gustavo Ricardo Salinas;...
Mary Ann Carroll
Jan 12, 2014
Mary Ann Carroll (nee Stasko), age 78, of Lockport, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Sunday, January 12, 2014. Mary Ann was born on January 6, 1936 in Joliet, IL to Albert and Francis Stasko. Mary Ann is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Frank R. Carroll; five devoted sons, Frank III, David...
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