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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Richard J. Shroba
May 28, 2013
Age 74, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Richard is survived by his beloved son Richard J. (Denise) Shroba Jr.; Grandson, Eric J. (Maureen) Shroba; Great-grandson, Scott J. Shroba; Sister, Evelyn (the late John) Gawenda; and numerous, nieces, nephews, and cousins, as well as his beloved dog Tammy. Preceded in death by his wife of 49 years Carolyn...
Roy W. Kuriger
May 28, 2013
Roy W. Kuriger, age 63, at rest on Tuesday, May 28, 2013 with his loving family surrounding him. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Judy (nee Stefanski); his sons Royko (Kelly), and Sean (Tonya) Kuriger; his grandchildren Sean, Hailey, Dominic, Anthony, Theresa, and Chase; his brother Harley (Mara); sisters Marsha A�??CookieA�?i�� Miller, Linda (Jim) Moffit;...
Cecilia M. Vidmar
May 27, 2013
Cecilia A�??CielA�?i��(nee Sitar) M. Vidmar, at rest, peacefully, on Monday, May 27, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her loving children, Patricia M. (Dale) Vidmar-Scubic, Judith C. (Dennis) OA�??Hare, and Joseph P. (Jeanette) Vidmar. Precious grandmother of Ryan and Jennifer OA�??Hare; dear sister of Agnes (late Richard) Schultz, fond sister-in-law of...
Mary Ann Fajfar
May 27, 2013
Age 62, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side, Monday, May 27, 2013. Mary Ann is survived by her special and precious daughter, Kathryn Ann Fajfar; brother, John J. Raineri; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by her loving husband Dennis J. Fajfar; parents, John and Mary (nee Lorenc) Raineri; grandparents, James and...

William G. Zukoske
May 15, 2013
William G. Zukoske, age 85, of Joliet, at rest on May 15, 2013. Survived by his children, Jerry (Lori) Zukoske and Julie (Bill) Fravel; grandchildren, Samantha Zukoske, Kaitlyn and Kiley Fravel; sister-in-law, Teresa Zuchowski; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mae Rose Zukoske (nee Kramerich); his parents, Frank and Mary...
Juliana G. Torres
May 13, 2013
Juliana G. Torres (nee Garcia), age 83, entered the kingdom of heaven on Monday, May 13, 2013. Juliana is survived by her husband of 66 years Manuel; her daughters Gloria (Thomas) Torres-Mauet, Estela Torres, Sylvia Torres and Martha Torres (Kevin) Wilde; her sons Robert and Victor Torres; grandchildren Gregory Torres, Mario Aguilera III, Capt. Marcos Aguilera USMC, Lt. Alejandro...
Norman Craig Somers
May 11, 2013
Norman Craig Somers, age 65, of Lockport , went to be with his Lord on the evening of Saturday, May 11, 2013 in his home. Born June 23, 1947and raised in Chicago, Norman appreciated true Chicago style foods. He loved to cook for his family, had the most addictive laugh, was giving and selfless, and most of all, loved...
Robert J. Wolz
May 8, 2013
Robert J. Wolz Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 in the company of his family and best friend after a lengthy illness. He was born on October 12, 1931 to August and Eva Mae Wolz. A lifetime Joliet resident, he was a graduate of St Thaddeus Grade School, Joliet Township High School, Joliet Junior College and Northern...

Bernadine R. Shroba
May 8, 2013
Bernadine R. A�??BernieA�?i�� Shroba, nee Stukel, age 81, of Joliet, at rest on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Loving sister of Mary Ann (the late Theodore) Felbinger, Helen (the late Gerald) Krause, Lillian (J. Patrick) Shuba, Margaret (Donald) Pinkston, Irene (Anton) Bosonetta, Stephen (the late Ruth), Robert (Jackie), Joseph (Jean) and Raymond (Sharon) Stukel; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews...
Cory Patrick Malloy
May 8, 2013
Cory Patrick Malloy, age 36, of Crest Hill, passed away suddenly on May 8, 2013. Born in Joliet on September 21, 1976 he was a graduate of Minooka Community High School and was an electrician with IBEW Local #176. Cory is survived by his devoted wife Erin (nee Burian) Malloy; his beloved children Natalie and Austin Malloy; his loving...
Jennifer L. Richardson
May 7, 2013
Jennifer A�??JennyA�?i�� L. Richardson, age 40, of Crest Hill, at rest on May 7, 2013. Survived by her loving mother and step-father, Patricia and Dan Potochnic; siblings, Kelly (Frank) Monnett, Daniel Potochnic and Joseph Potochnic; grandmother, Shirley (the late Carl) Carlton; aunts, Barb McHale and Sandy McIntosh and uncle, Douglas Carlton. Preceded in death by her husband, Darren Richardson....

Tina Lynn Christensen
May 7, 2013
Tina Lynn Christensen, age 41, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013. She is survived by her son Zachary Perkins; her loving parents Terry and Linda (nee Ravens) Christensen; her grandmother Martha Ravens; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Tina was a lifelong resident of Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School. She was employed at the...
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