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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Ruth M. Hyland
May 6, 2013
Ruth M. Hyland A�??MaggieA�?i�� (nee Cahill), age 95, entered eternal life on Monday, May 06, 2013 with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her beloved children James Jr. (Loretta), Thomas A�??MickA�?i�� (Connie) and Eileen (Don) Nelson; one son-in-law Joe Esposito; her grandchildren Beth, Brent, Chris, Kelly, Joe Jr., Heather, Kevin, Lindsay, Ashleigh, Michael, Maggie, and...

Helen L. Jenkins
May 6, 2013
Helen L. Jenkins, age 84, formerly of Grafton, WV and most recently of Lockport, IL passed away on Monday, May 6, 2013. Helen is survived by her husband, Don E. Jenkins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the charity of your choice. A Celebration of HelenA�??s life will begin on Thursday, May...

Edward Phouangchith Mangala
May 5, 2013
Edward Phouangchith Mangala Age 76, passed away peacefully with loving family by his side May 5, 2013. Edward is survived by his loving wife Judy; two sons Jerry (Malaypheth) and Barry (Mona); two daughters Michelle (Joe) Schroeter and Rassamy (Oscar) Mendez; three grandchildren, Marissa and Danny Mangala and Eric Mendez; niece Darina McDee along with many other beloved nieces,...

Edward J. Csepregi
May 4, 2013
Edward is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents Louis and Mary (nee Gadas) Csepregi; brother, Leo Csepregi; sisters, Mary Cullums, Margaret Speva, and Ann Seneca. Edward was born July 12, 1925 in Joliet and was a lifelong resident. He worked for United States Steel for 39 years. He was an...
James J. Gregorash
May 3, 2013
James J. Gregorash, age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 3, 2013 with his loving family by his side. James is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Ardis (nee Johnson) Gregorash; his beloved children Tammy (Dean) Lameer and James (Myra Grachan); grandchildren Nicholas, Lexi, Lysi and Gianna; his sister Dorothy (Aloysius) Zupancic; sister-in-law Jackie (Bill) Entwistle;...
Geri A. Langford
May 3, 2013
Geraldine A�??GeriA�?i�� Langford, age 71, passed away peacefully with loving family by her side Friday, May 3, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband Richard Langford; Mother of three sons, Tom (Debbie), Tony (Nicole), and the late Richard (Patti) Langford; seven grandchildren, Madeline and Allison; Ashley, David, and Angela; Sydney and Andrea Langford; one brother, Joseph (Kim) Sobocan;...
Mary B. Viano
May 2, 2013
Mary B. Viano (nee Stiglic), age 96, of Joliet, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 2, 2013. Mary is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph W. Viano; parents, Frank and Frances (nee Stiglic); sisters, Frances(John) Zlogar, Elizabeth (Loren) McMichael, Evelyn (Frank) Sanello and brothers Frank, Edward, Albert (Joanne), Michael...
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...
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