Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Judith R. Tezak

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....

Andrew J. Jaskowiak

Andrew J. Jaskowiak

Jul 16, 2013

Andrew A�??AndyA�?i�� J. Jaskowiak, age 86, entered into eternal life, Tuesday, July 16, 2013, with loving wife of 62 years by his side. Andrew is survived by his beloved wife, Lorraine (nee Lorek); daughter, Marcia Groves; grandchildren, Christopher Groves and Alicia Groves; brother, Robert (Mary Jean) Jaskowiak; sister-in-law, Pat (the late Gerald) Jaskowiak; and numerous beloved nieces, nephews, cousins,...

Ronald L. Balma

Ronald L. Balma

Jul 14, 2013

Age 55, suddenly, Sunday, July 14, 2013. Ronald is survived by his mother, Josephine (nee Delach) Balma; brother, David Balma; and sister, Lynn (Michael) Turnbull. Preceded in death by his father, Peter Balma. Ronald was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. He was a member of the Moran A.C. He was employed at Commonwealth Edison for 37 years. Ronald...

Stuart A. Kirkwood

Stuart A. Kirkwood

Jul 12, 2013

Stuart A. Kirkwood, age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2013. Stuart is survived by his loving daughters Nancy and Donna Kirkwood; his beloved granddaughter Sarah Kirkwood and his family back in Scotland. He is preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Agnes (nee Cook) Kirkwood. Stuart was a Master Mason, a 50 year member,...

Jack Michael Kemp

Jack Michael Kemp

Jul 6, 2013

Jack Michael Kemp, age 56, suddenly on Saturday, July 06, 2013. Jack is survived by his soul mate and the love of his life: Jody (nee Knupp) Kemp; his step-son Joshua Shumacher; mother Glorianne Kemp/ Mulvenna; Rick and Sheri Knupp; nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews of the Alex, Stodola, and the Knupp families whom Jack adored. Preceded...

Gerald L. Bick

Gerald L. Bick

Jul 5, 2013

Age 53, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 5, 2013. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Amy; three daughters, Candice, Jacquelyn, and Devon; three siblings, Tom (Joan) Bick, Linda (Bob) Vancina, and Gary (Jodene) Bick; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Bick and Betty Georgantas Bick; and one brother, Robert...

Charles M. Loveall

Charles M. Loveall

Jun 24, 2013

Charles M. Loveall A�??Charlie/SqueakA�?i��, 87 years young, gone home to A�??The Man Upstairs,A�?i�� Monday, June 24, 2013. Charles is survived by his children Chuck (Alice) Loveall and Kathy (Jesse) Ramirez; grandchildren, Chuckie, Timmy, Scotty, Matthew, Kourtney (Maria), Daniel, Jessica (Rico), and Katie; great-grandchildren, Chuckie Lee, Jazmin, Haleigh, Cullen, Liam, Charlotte, Jazzy, and Greyson; one brother, James Loveall; two sisters,...

Dolores Muscarello

Dolores Muscarello

Jun 24, 2013

Dolores Muscarello, (nee Baldovin), 97, of Downers Grove, IL, died peacefully surrounded by her children, at her home on Monday, June 24, 2013. She was born in Panama, IL July 29, 1915 to the late Mamie and Joe Baldovin. After leaving Panama she settled in Chicago where she married Thomas J. Muscarello in 1946. He preceded her in death...

Mitchell L. Zaworski

Mitchell L. Zaworski

Jun 21, 2013

Mitchell L. Zaworski Mitchell died on Friday, June 21, the first day of summer, just 10 months after the death of his beloved wife Virginia. Known as Bubsy to his family; Mitch to his friends; and Dad/Pops/Papa/Grampa to his children and grandchildren, he was both a gentle man and a gentleman. Born October 8, 1929, Mitchell was a lifelong...

Bernice M. Thontlin

Bernice M. Thontlin

Jun 20, 2013

Bernice M. Thontlin, age 87, entered into eternal life to be with her loving husband, Lawrence on Thursday, June 20, 2013. Bernice is survived by Larry (Pam) Thontlin of Manteno, Judy Thontlin of Joliet, and Patricia (Ron) Olson of Channahon; 8 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Michael V. Auman

Michael V. Auman

Jun 19, 2013

Michael V. Auman, age 73, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 19, 2013 with his loving family comforting him. Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Kathleen (nee Slaboszewski); his siblings, David (the late Judy) Auman and Lois (the late Tom) Zukowski; his sisters-in-law Susan (the late Keiji) Koizumi, Dyan (Kenny) St....

James M. Kale

James M. Kale

Jun 18, 2013

James M. Kale, age 81, at rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 with his loving family surrounding him. Survived by his loving children, Janice Kale Susner, Tom (Angela) Kale and David Kale; Grandchildren Jenn and Kevin Susner, Brian and Shannon Kale. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 49 years, Maryann (nee Mance) Kale; his parents Michael and...

Dale A. Doornbos

Dale A. Doornbos

Jun 18, 2013

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Frank F. and Jeanette M. Fehrenbacher

Frank F. and Jeanette M. Fehrenbacher

Jun 17, 2013

A committal service with military honors for Frank A�??FritzA�?i�� (Sept. 22, 1991) and Jeanette (Dec. 6, 2012) Fehrenbacher will take place on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. All friends and relatives are invited to meet at the Information Center no later than 2:15 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to TezakA�??s Home to...

Angelina DeAngelis

Angelina DeAngelis

Jun 13, 2013

Angelina DeAngelis A�??NanaA�?i��, age 90, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 13, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Angelina is survived by her children, Lydia (Darrell) Marquardt, Anthony (Kerry) DeAngelis, Anna (Jack) Adamic, Angelo (Mary Beth) DeAngelis, and Gina (Jim) Buldak; grandchildren, Jeannine (Greg) Humphrey, Nicole (Adam) Domain, and Marissa (Todd) Lukas; Nicholas DeAngelis and Angela (Paul)...

Jorge Diaz

Jorge Diaz

Jun 11, 2013

Jorge Diaz, age 49, at rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital, surrounded by his family and friends. Jorge is survived by his wife, Maria Guzman-Diaz; his two daughters, Ariana and Daisy Diaz; his mother, Margarita Diaz; siblings, Manuel (Sandy) Diaz, Consuelo (Abran) Guzman, Elvia (Roberto) Guzman, Miguel (Rosa) Diaz, Rafael (Trinidad) Diaz, Luis (Trina) Diaz,...

Donald C. Trautner

Donald C. Trautner

Jun 8, 2013

Donald C. Trautner, age 86, of Joliet, at rest on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Survived by his loving wife, Frances Trautner nee Gutnik; his sons, Ronald Trautner and Chuck Trautner; brother, Robert (Carol) Blagg; nephew, Brad (Janelle York) Gutnik of Crestview, FL; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rubbina (nee...

Scott Stanley Rapacz

Scott Stanley Rapacz

Jun 6, 2013

Scott Stanley Rapacz, age 38, at rest Thursday, June 6, 2013. Survived by his mother, Sandi (Greg) Rapacz; father, Stanley Rapacz; brother, Ken (Kristi Pittman) Rapacz; grandparents, Beatrice and the late George Werner; niece, Porsche; and numerous aunts, uncles and dear friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to 1000 Waves Karate Studio, 1220 W. Belmont...

Flora V. Yale

Flora V. Yale

Jun 1, 2013

Flora V. Yale (nee Ventsias), age 90, at rest on Saturday, June 01, 2013 with her family by her side. She is survived by her loving children Anna (Ted Blankenhagen) Rousonelos, Dr. Bonnie Yale, Robert (Camille) Yale and James (Anne Marie) Yale; her eight beloved grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter; two brothers James (the late Blanche), Gus (Ann) Ventsias; her...

Florence B. Briski

Florence B. Briski

May 31, 2013

Florence B. Briski (nee Bostjancic), age 85, peacefully at rest, on Friday, May 31, 2013 at her home. Florence is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Joseph A. Briski Sr.; her loving children, Joseph Jr. (Lynn), Robert (Margaret) Briski, and Mary Lou (Richard) Stonitsch; her beloved grandchildren, Joseph III (Karen), Paul (Melissa), Robert (Lindsay) and Daniel Briski,...