Joliet, IL Obituaries

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...

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...