Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Bernard E. Zoran

Bernard E. Zoran

Jan 12, 2014

Bernard E. Zoran "Bernie," age 55, at rest on Sunday, January 12, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Compassionate husband of Dawn Elizabeth Zoran (nee Baker) and caring stepfather to Allison Baker, both of Shorewood, IL; beloved son of Edward C. (the late Ann B.) Zoran of Joliet, IL; beloved brother of Daniel (Paula) Zoran of Boyer...

Charles J. Zon

Charles J. Zon

Jan 10, 2014

Charles J. Zon, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 10, 2014. Charles is survived by his son Mark (Catherine) Zon; one sister, Rose Louden; grandchildren, Martin and Marissa Zon. Three nieces and four nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents Julia (nee Valentini) and John Zon; one brother John Zon and sister in-law Jackie (nee...

James T. Seddon

James T. Seddon

Jan 7, 2014

James T. Seddon "Tom", age 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Loyola University Medical Center on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Tom courageously fought leukemia for 13 years and passed away due to complications from a bone marrow transplant. Born on August 14, 1956 in Pontiac, IL, Tom retired from ComEd on December 30, 2013 after...

William J. Skoff

William J. Skoff

Jan 6, 2014

William J. Skoff, age 88, of Custer Park, IL entered eternal life on Monday, January 6, 2014 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his loving family by his side. William is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Judith A. Skoff (nee Schumaker); one brother, Bernard (the late Elizabeth) of Livingston, MA; sister-in-law, Margaret (the late...

Gloria Rose Sefcik

Gloria Rose Sefcik

Jan 4, 2014

Gloria R. Sefcik (nee Fietterer), age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Gloria is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Joseph) Rice; three grandchildren Stacey (Nathan) Schmidt, Tiffany (Mark) Miller, Allison Kay Sefcik; four great-grandchildren Ryan and Kelsey Schmidt, Jackson and Agatha Miller; and one sister, Lorraine Boseo; daughter-in-law, Kathleen Sefcik; sister-in-law,...

Jerome J. Mestdagh

Jerome J. Mestdagh

Jan 3, 2014

Jerome J. Mestdagh "Jerry," age 84, passed away surrounded by the love of his family at Loyola University Medical Center on Friday, January 3, 2014. Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Virginia (nee Terlep) Mestdagh; children, Steven (Mia) Mestdagh, Laura (Mary Boyle) Scott and Craig (Tina) Fanning; six grandchildren; and one sister, Arlene (Ray) Miller....

Judith Derlinga

Judith Derlinga

Dec 29, 2013

Judith Ann Derlinga (nee Gersich), age 76, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2013. Judy is survived by her children, Louis of Rockdale, David and Terri both of Joliet; grandchildren, Becky, Kacey (Christianna) and Danielle; great-grandson, Michael; one brother, Frank "Butch" (fiancA�AC. Sharon Homerding) Gersich; sister-in-law, Louise Gersich; one aunt, Sophia Darin; nephews, Jason (Dawn)...

Natale Nate R. Fazio

Natale Nate R. Fazio

Dec 29, 2013

Age 92, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 29, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Natale is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Mary C. Fazio (nee Carugati); loving children, Roy, Donald, Natale (Lisa), and Mary Jo Fazio; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by...

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;...