Joliet, IL Obituaries

Evelyn B. Babich

Aug 24, 2013

Evelyn B. Babich (nee Krohn), age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2013 with her loving family surrounding her. Evelyn is survived by her son, William (Helen) Babich; daughter-in-law Linda (the late Richard) Babich; four grandchildren, Kari (Bill) Bavirsha, Craig, Peter and Anthony Babich; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Brandon Bavirsha; and the children of her niece, Norman,...

Glenn L. Pinder

Aug 24, 2013

Age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2013. Glenn is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Joanne (nee Topper); son, Richard; daughter, Laura Vota; and grandchildren, Jennifer Skaggs, Samantha, Thomas, Anthony, and Emma Vota; great-grandchildren, Evan and Kirstyn Skaggs. Preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Catherine Pinder; brother, Donald; son at infancy, Michael;...

Olga T. (Papesh) Brown

Aug 21, 2013

Olga T. Brown (nee Papesh), age 83, of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 21, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Glenn E. Brown, Sr., on August 26, 2012. Olga is also preceded in death by her loving daughter, Paula Rae Brown; parents, John and Anna Papesh and seven brothers...

Barbara J. Veleker

Aug 20, 2013

Barbara Veleker (nee Teeling) Age 64, of Crest Hill, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013, after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved daughter of Robert Sr. and the late Jacqueline Teeling; loving mother of Brian (Rachel) and Timothy (Ashlee); PROUD grandmother of Trent, Olivia, Ryan, Max and Addison; dear sister to Robert Jr., the late Richard, Patricia (Joe) Chlebanowski,...

Catherine E. Holy

Aug 18, 2013

Catherine E. Holy (nee Majetich) (Fabbre), age 90, entered eternal life on Sunday, August 18, 2013. She resided in Crest Hill and Florida and was formerly an employee at the Electro-Motive Division in LaGrange, IL. Catherine is survived by her beloved children, Delores (Dominic) Ragusa and Joseph (Mary Ann) Fabbre; grandchildren, Greg (Elizabeth) Ragusa, Gina (Jim) Tacchia, Joseph Robert...

Kurt A. Gall

Aug 18, 2013

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Raymond Kurator

Aug 17, 2013

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Beverly A. Bertino

Aug 16, 2013

Beverly A. (nee Elenwood) Bertino, age 84, lifelong resident of Joliet died peacefully at Joliet Community Hospice Home on Friday, August 16, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Beloved mother of Daniel T. (Luann), David G. (Brenda) and Vicki (Tom) Lennon; Proud Grandmother of Brian (Jessica), Matthew, Nicholas (Angie), and Nathan Bertino, Breanna and Thomas, Jr Lennon;...

Luella I. Shiffer

Aug 16, 2013

Luella I. (nee Smith) Prodehl-Shiffer "Grandma Louie" Age 95, passed away peacefully, Friday, August 16, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Luella is survived by her brother, Kenneth Smith; sister-in-law, Josephine Smith; daughters, Susanne (nee Prodehl (Jim) Revels) (Al) Forst, Mercia (nee Prodehl) (Ron) Vironda, Sharon (nee Shiffer) (the late Tom) Grimes; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Shiffer; grandchildren, Melody...

Bruce E. Fleming

Aug 13, 2013

Age 74, At Rest, Tuesday, August 13, 2013. Bruce is survived by his brother, sisters, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Vera Marie. Per Bruce's wishes cremation rites were accorded.

Leonard A. Branchaw

Aug 9, 2013

Leonard A. "Baldy" Branchaw, age 89, late of Joliet, died on Friday, August 9, 2013. He is survived by his children, Lenore (Ben) Branchaw-Harr, Leonard (Colleen) Branchaw and Luke (Joyce) Branchaw; grandchildren, Carly (Justin), Kaitlyn (Tony Montijo), Nathan, Matthew, and Andrew Branchaw; great-grandson Ethan; sister, Marcella (late John) Autero, and numerous nieces and nephews. Leonard was preceded in death...

Larry E. Pierce

Aug 6, 2013

Larry E. Pierce Age 49, at rest Tuesday, August 6, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Larry is survived by his loving son and the light of his life, Cody Scott Pierce of Spring, TX; mother, Melba J. Keith of Joliet, IL and father, Kenneth L. Pierce of Hurst, IL; two sisters, Kimberly J. (Tom) Moriarty of...

Burrel H. Elmore

Aug 6, 2013

Burrel H. Elmore, Sr., age 81, of Joliet, passed away at home on August 6, 2013. He is survived by his children, Sylvia (John) Diekman, David Elmore, Robert Elmore, Laura (Don) Vickery, Diana (Martin) Sexton, Burrel (Kerri) Elmore, Jr. and Tracy Waddell; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren and his brother, Junius (Genene) Elmore of Cheyenne, WY. Preceded in death by...

Viola W. Budzinski

Aug 2, 2013

Viola W. Budzinski (nee Elwood), age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2013 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Raymond Budzinski; her beloved children, Kathleen (Frank) Henriksen, Sandy (Randy) Calcaterra, Ray (Nancy) Budzinski; grandchildren, Tracy (Tim) Hare, John (Jen) Henkel, Breanne and Paige Calcaterra, Brian and...

Esther M. Komp

Jul 31, 2013

Esther M. Komp (nee Oltmans), age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2013. She is survived by her three sons, Mark (Charlene) of Arvada, CO, Robert (Debby) of Joliet, and Thomas of Green Bay, WI; her four grandchildren, Brian and Kara Komp and Jackson and Elijah Komp; three sisters, Lila, Corrinne and Doris of Nebraska; sister-in-law, Rita...

David Allen Lord

Jul 31, 2013

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Antoinette Rachor

Jul 29, 2013

Antoinette "Marge" Rachor Age 93, at rest on Monday, July 29, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Marge is survived by two nieces, Mary Jean (Bob) Jaskowiak and Elaine (Ron) Lawnzak; two nephews, Paul (Shirley) Weeditz and Mark (Sue) Weeditz; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Fly" Rachor (1988); parents...

Lawrence E. Peterson

Jul 29, 2013

Lawrence E. Peterson, Jr., age 71, at rest on July 29, 2013. Loving husband of Christine Peterson; dearest father of Kimberly (Jeff) Ratliff, Lisa (Chris) Cannon, Cindy, Anthony and Jon Peterson; grandfather of Lauren, Kaitlyn, Courtney, Kyle, Makayla, Gabriel, Avery, and Matty; great-grandfather of Kaden; brother of Beverly (Donald) Knauer and Rick (Dorene) Peterson; fond loving cousin of Rocco...

George W. McLearen

Jul 28, 2013

Age 54, entered into eternal rest Sunday, July 28, 2013 with his loving family by his side. George is survived by his wife Tammy of 29 years; daughter, Kim (Matt) McLearen-Jones; grandchild to be; brother, Howard Tanner Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nephew, great-niece, cousins, aunt, and uncle; as well as his loving pets. Preceded in death by his...

Judith R. Tezak

Jul 17, 2013

Judith R. Tezak (nee Buffo), age 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. Judith is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, William A�??BillA�?i�� Tezak; her two children Leslie (Tim) Padavic and Eric Tezak; two grandchildren Samantha and Hannah Padavic; one brother James (Sharon) Buffo; numerous nieces and nephews also survive....