Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Louis L. Smolich

Louis L. Smolich

Feb 16, 2013

Louis L. Smolich, age 90, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Survived by his wife of 68 years Geraldine Smolich; his children LouEllen (Geoff) Kleronomos, David (Theresa) Smolich, and Joseph (Sherri) Smolich; one brother Rudy (Lois) Smolich; two sisters Maggie Smolich and Frances Sovich; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his...

William M. Kostelec

William M. Kostelec

Feb 16, 2013

William M. Kostelec, age 63, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Edward's Hospital in Naperville.

Survived by his loving mother Helen (nee Enich) Kostelec; one sister Rosemary (Alan) Krol; one brother Steve (Terry) Kostelec; four nieces Helen, Kristin, Mary, and Holly Krol; four nephews Alan Krol, Steve, John, and Michael Kostelec; numerous cousins, great-nieces, and...

James L. Wurzinger

James L. Wurzinger

Feb 14, 2013

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Constance Sheppard

Constance Sheppard

Feb 13, 2013

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Joseph P. Aimaro

Joseph P. Aimaro

Feb 13, 2013

Joseph P. Aimaro, age 84, at rest on February 13, 2013 at Joliet Community Hospice Home surrounded by his family. Born in Joliet, he lived there all of his life. Joseph was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Korean War where he was wounded and received a purple heart. He worked for Heat and...

Mathilda A. Hankovcak

Mathilda A. Hankovcak

Feb 11, 2013

Mathilda A. A�??TillieA�?i�� Hankovcak (nee Wicevic), age 90, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with dementia on Monday, February 11, 2013. Survived by her two daughters Patricia (Dave) Morelli and Geradette (John) Russ; one son John (Cynthia) Hankovcak; six grandchildren Maureen (James) Trizna, Denise (Thomas) Bell, John J. Russ, Scott J. Russ, Megan Hankovcak, and...

Mary Ellen Jezek

Mary Ellen Jezek

Feb 9, 2013

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Jess J. Serrato

Jess J. Serrato

Feb 8, 2013

Jess J. Serrato, age 82, at peace on Friday, February 8, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Evelyn Jane (nee Lucas) Serrato of 53 years; three sons James, Jess Jr., Bill (Serena) Serrato; two grandchildren Billy and Korinne who he loved very much; one great-grandson Aiden; two brothers Carlos and Mike Serrato;...

Randy R. Schoulda

Randy R. Schoulda

Feb 8, 2013

Randy R. Schoulda, age 60, of Elwood, at rest on February 8, 2013. Survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Barbara A. Schoulda (nee Petre); his cherished daughters, Shannon (James) Craft and Keli (Alexander) Kuypers; beloved son, Trent (Patricia) Schoulda; treasured grandchildren, Haley and Isaac Craft and Avery and Evan Kuypers; brother, Ronald (Nora) Sanderson; sister, Dianne (David)...

Francis J. Klen

Francis J. Klen

Feb 7, 2013

Francis J. Klen Sr. A�??Frank,A�?i�� age 87 of Lockport, at rest on Thursday, February 7, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by his loving wife of 46 years Rosann (nee Moon); five children Mary Holloway, Gordon Gable, Roschelle (Roger) Vaughn, Frankie Jr., Paula (Darrin) James; one brother John (Bess) Klen; one sister Mary (late Andrew) Kapinus; 12 grandchildren, five...

John J. Prebeg

John J. Prebeg

Feb 6, 2013

John Joseph Prebeg, age 90, of Joliet, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital on February 6, 2013 with his loving family by his side. He was born in Glencoe, Ohio to the late Matthew Prebeg and Anna (Bokulich) Prebeg. John was a life-long resident of Joliet, Illinois. John is survived by his wife of 57 years Filomena (Bartolomei)...

Gerald S. Nardone

Gerald S. Nardone

Feb 5, 2013

Gerald S. Nardone, age 58, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his home. Gerald was never weak and always strong. He was preceded in death by his biological mother Suzanne. Survived by his loving wife Kathryn and brother-in-law David D. Albert; his sister Patricia and brother Alain; his loving mother Arlette and Joseph (Ann) Siragusa. The family would...

Shawn M. Smith

Shawn M. Smith

Jan 31, 2013

Shawn M. Smith, age 50, of Joliet, came to rest on January 31, 2013. Survived by his siblings, Paul (Sue DeLost) Smith of Joliet, Maureen Morse of Greenland, NH, F. Brian (Jana) Smith of Libertyville, Steven Smith of Greenland, NH and Kathleen (Dan) Shea of Beverly, MA. Four nieces and nephews, Brendon and Taryn Smith, William and Emma Morse;...

Robert F. Terlep

Robert F. Terlep

Jan 30, 2013

Robert F. Terlep, age 87, peacefully at rest on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at his home with his loving family by his side. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Mary (nee Lausch) Terlep; three sisters Marie (Fred) Clayton, Bernadine (Henry) Simon, and Frances (Martin) Carlson. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Phyllis (nee Stanislaus) Terlep;...

Joan Jovanovich

Joan Jovanovich

Jan 28, 2013

Joan (Jovanka) Jovanovich (nee Zuzuly, aka Cuculjevic), age 79, of Elmhurst passed away on Monday, January 28, 2013. She was born in Chicago and resided with her family in Elmhurst since 1964. She was a Serbian Orthodox Christian having belonged to St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church-South Chicago, Holy Resurrection Serbian Orthodox Cathedral-Chicago, and St. George Serbian Orthodox Church-Joliet....

Michael F. Spalliero

Michael F. Spalliero

Jan 27, 2013

Michael Fredrick Spalliero, age 65, of Joliet, at rest on Sunday, January, 27, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by his loving wife Janice (nee Purdy) of Joliet, IL; his three daughters Michelle (Ian) Fisher, of Toano, VA, Julie and Elizabeth Spalliero of Joliet, IL; seven grandchildren Leah, Lyndsy, Lisa, Timothy, Kyle, Emily, and David; two sisters Carol of...

Patrick Robert Haggerty

Patrick Robert Haggerty

Jan 25, 2013

Patrick R. Haggerty, age 53, of Joliet, at rest on Friday, January 25, 2013, with his loving family by his side. Preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; and one brother Kerry A�??ScooterA�?i�� Haggerty. Survived by his parents Bernard and Kathleen A�??PatA�?i�� Haggerty; his siblings Michael (Patricia) Haggerty, Colleen (Robert) Fox, Daniel Haggerty, Terrance Haggerty, Kevin (Heidi)...

Bernadine H. Jancsura

Bernadine H. Jancsura

Jan 24, 2013

Bernadine H. A�??BabeA�?i�� Jancsura, age 96, of Minooka, formerly of Joliet and Bloomington-Normal, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2013 at home with family and her caregiver of seven years, Zofia, by her side. Born in Bloomington, daughter of the late Alex and Helen Uszcienski. Babe, her husband George and daughter Joan lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil for six...

William T. Cronin

William T. Cronin

Jan 22, 2013

William T. Cronin, born June 9, 1933, at rest January 22, 2013. Loving husband of Marie A. Cronin; loved father of Bill Cronin and Erin (Tony) Stock; dear grandfather of Meghan Cronin, Kate Cronin, Colleen Stock, Nellie Cronin, Kelly Stock and Michelle Stock. A Celebration of BillA�??s life will begin on January 25, 2013 with family and friends meeting...

Pauline M. Mack

Pauline M. Mack

Jan 22, 2013

Pauline Marie Mack (nee Majetich), age 88, born in Joliet, Illinois. A�??Gram,A�?i�� A�??Noni Mack,A�?i�� went home to the Lord and family on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Survived by one loving son Leonard (Ann) Horvat; and one sister Catherine (late John) Holly. Grandmother of Lonnie (Joanna) Horvat, Larry (Monica) Horvat, and Laurie (Dusty) Kwasigroch. Great-grandmother of Kayla Horvat, Dylan Horvat,...