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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Theresa Kuban
Apr 30, 2013
Theresa M. Kuban (nee Palla) A�??GiGi,A�?i�� of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at the age of 95. She was born in Joliet on March 3, 1918, and was a resident of Joliet and Boulder, CO. Theresa attended St. MaryA�??s Carmelite School, worked numerous jobs and retired from American Can. She was most...
Alan R. Wicevic
Apr 30, 2013
Alan R. Wicevic, age 64, of Joliet, at rest Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Pamela S. Wicevic; his son, John R. Wicevic; sisters, Alice (Charles Willard) McClain and Rose (Joseph) Armstrong; sister-in-law, Donna Wicevic; brother-in-law, Dennis Keating; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and...
Maricela De Avila
Apr 27, 2013
Maricela De Avila, age 48, of Bolingbrook, at rest Saturday, April 27, 2013. Beloved wife of Felipe De Avila; loving mother of Christian, Andrea, Sebastian and Alondra; dear sister of Rebeca (Jesus) Fuentes, Guille (Salvador) DelaCerda, Bertha (Juan) Garcia, Evelia (Pedro) Arellano, Estela (Adolfo) Reyes, Gloria Trujillo, Leticia (Ernesto) Alonso, Olga (Silvestre) Covarrubias, Rigoberto (Patricia) Ramirez and Lolys (Nicanor)...
Fred Ratio
Apr 26, 2013
Fred Ratio, age 67, of Crest Hill, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 26, 2013. Loving husband of 44 years to Rosemarie; proud father of Antoinette (Frank) Thompson, Gabrielle (Jose) Vital and Frederic (Julia) Ratio; adoring grandfather of Tatiana, Noe and Araceli Vital, Olivia Thompson and Joah Ratio; great-grandfather of beloved Jocelyn Vital; brother of Edna (Felix) Magat, Anna...
Norma M. Lesh
Apr 24, 2013
Norma Mildred Lesh (nee Burns) age 95, passed into eternal life on Wednesday,April 24, 2013. She is survived by her family and dear friends. Beloved mother to Doreen (Robert B.) Swanson, Frank E. (Janice) Lesh, John T. (Charlotte) Lesh; fond grandmother to Jennifer (Todd) Kimrey, Matthew Lesh, Catherine Lesh, and Anna Lesh; Special great-grandmother to Rachel, Noah, Lonna and...
Irene Shear
Apr 24, 2013
Irene Shear, 100, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Rosewood Care Center. Irene was a dairy farmer, animal lover, devoted Humane Society activist and poet. She loved canning and baking. Irene is preceded in death by parents, Mrs. Winnie Weeks and Mr. Harrison; step-father, Mr. Benjamin Weeks; late husband, Marshall Shear; late brothers, Grover...
Bozidar Horvat
Apr 24, 2013
Bozidar Horvat, age 81, of Joliet, at rest on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Beloved husband of Stosica Horvat; loving father of Ljubomir (Carol) Horvat, Anita (Borislav) Budimir and Joseph (Beth) Horvat; dear grandfather of Stephanie and Alexander Horvat, Gabrielle and Angela Budimir and Jacob and Bryan Horvat. Bozidar was a parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Parish in Joliet for...
Lorraine M. Drumm
Apr 19, 2013
Lorraine M. Drumm (nee Boseo), age 92, entered eternal life on Friday, April 19, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her three children Ronald (Marilyn) Drumm, David (Karen Baumgartner) Drumm, and Kathy (Russ) Harper; five grandchildren Jeffrey (Christine) Drumm, Lynda (Mark) Govednik, Brian Drumm, Tara Drumm and Justin (Ashley Savoia) Harper; her cherished...
Judith L. Kevish
Apr 17, 2013
Judith L. A�??JudyA�?i�� Kevish (nee Gudac), age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Ronald Kevish; her two children Rona L. (fiancA�AC. Damian) Coleman and Ronald (Dana) Kevish; four grandchildren Matthew and Meghan...
Felix Mavec
Apr 14, 2013
Felix Mavec, born August 12, 1933 in Slovenia, a longtime resident of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2013 after suffering from a stroke. He was surrounded by family who loved him. Felix lived a life of love, integrity, faith, and service. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Mary Mavec; four children...
Pedro Rodriguez
Apr 12, 2013
Pedro A�??Pete/Big PeteA�?i�� Rodriguez, age 50, of Joliet formerly of Chicago, at rest on Friday, April 12, 2013. Loving husband of Linda S. (nee Barron); dear father of Rene (Felicia Salinas) Rodriguez; devoted grandfather of Liliana Paloma Rodriguez; son of Petra Gonzalez; brother of Carmen A�??DarA�?i�� Garcia, Minerva (Pete) Andriotis, Ted (Norma Rice) Rodriguez, Jr., Carlos (Aurora) Garcia; son-in-law...
Lillian F. (Santoro) Walsh
Apr 8, 2013
Lillian F. Walsh (Santoro), age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Lillian was born in Chicago and graduated from Kelly High School in 1949. She married John "Jack" Walsh on November 24, 1951. Lillian moved to Joliet in 1956 where she was active in the St. Mary Magdalene and...
Kenneth W. Sefcik
Apr 6, 2013
Kenneth W. Sefcik, age 61, passed away suddenly on Saturday, April 6, 2013, with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Kathleen (nee Kennelly) Sefcik; two daughters Stacey (Nathan) Schmidt and Allison Sefcik; two grandchildren Ryan and Kelsey Schmidt; his mother Gloria Sefcik; his sister Nancy (Joe) Rice; two aunts...
Ronald E. Zola
Apr 6, 2013
Funeral Services will be held privately. Our dad, our brother, our uncle, our friend: Our dear A�??RonnieA�?i�� passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 6, 2013. He was 77 years old. Born and raised in Joliet, Ronald was a lifelong resident. He worked here (in construction), he bought a home and raised a family here, and he retired...
Anna S. Powers
Apr 4, 2013
Anna Sophia Powers, age 91, of Cumming, GA, was born May 9, 1921 in Joliet, IL and passed away on Thursday, April 04, 2013. Survived by her son, Richard D. (Carol) Powers of Johns Creek, GA; two grandsons, Brett A. (Jennifer) Powers of Cumming, GA and Cory S. (McCreary) Powers of Deerfield, IL; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Clara (Frank)...
Levi Vazquez-Sanchez
Mar 29, 2013
Levi Vazquez-Sanchez, age 66, peacefully at rest on Friday, March 29, 2013 with his loving family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Linda Vazquez; her children Thomas, Angel, Donny, and Daryl Vaughn; his son David Vazquez; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; brothers Carlos (Rominita) and Juan Vazquez; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. Preceded in...
Anne R. Radditz
Mar 28, 2013
Anne Rose (Majcan) Radditz patiently waited almost 25 years to join her beloved Wally in the presence of God in heaven. She joins her sisters Mary, Jo and Carolyn as well as many other family members and friends who preceded her in death. She was a fighter who battled heart disease and diabetes. She was an extraordinary maker of...
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