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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Arthur D. Cwudzinski
Jan 22, 2013
Arthur D. Cwudzinski Sr. A�??ArtieA�?i��, age 88, at rest Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Willow Falls. Loving father of Dorothy A�??A�??DodieA�??A�?? (Michael) Regis and Arthur (Donna) Cwudzinski, dearest grandfather of Erin Dzwinel, Susan Regis, Connie (Joel) McGrath, Curtis (Heather) Cwudzinski; great grandfather of, Johnathan, and Lily Dzwinel, and Addison McGrath; one sister Lorraine (late John) Burzawa; one sister-in-law Lillian...

Beverly Joy Hill
Jan 20, 2013
Beverly A�??BevA�?i�� J. Hill, age 64, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2013. Loving mother of Tammy French; beloved grandmother of Jeffrey Brazier and Kinsey Mlakar; sister of Glen (Nancy) Myers, Jr.; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Eleanor and Glen Myers, Sr; and her former husband, Richard...
Michael P. Dillon
Jan 19, 2013
Michael P. Dillon, Age 66, at rest Saturday January 19, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with his loving family by his side. Michael leaves behind his loving wife of 25 years Karen (nee Kozlevcar) and her children and grandchildren; his mother Flora Yale; one son Michael and one daughter Melissa; three brothers Robert Yale, James Yale, and...
Barbara A. Pierce
Jan 19, 2013
Barbara A. Pierce, age 60, at rest on Saturday, January 19, 2013 with her loving family and friends by her side. Survived by her loving husband of 41 years Gary R. Pierce; two brothers George Jr. (Helen) and John Miller; and two sisters Joan (Michael) Isabelli and Jean (Ben) Venegas; two sisters-in-law Lanell (David) Johnson and Sue (Ted) Bonney;...

Jason M. Crawford
Jan 18, 2013
Jason M. Crawford, age 31, of Joliet passed away January 18, 2013. Survived by his daughter, Jamie Crawford; mother, Karen A. (Peter) Theobald and father, Randall J. (Debra) Crawford; sisters, Heidi (Fred) Guerra and Alyssa Theobald; step-brother, Joseph Carr; fiancA�AC.e, Tara Pacheco; grandparents, Ann and the late William Fang and Mary (Nick) Guzzi and Jerry (Terrie) Crawford; also survived...

Andrew Jacobs
Jan 18, 2013
Andrew Jacobs, age 99, of Crest Hill, at rest on Thursday, January 18, 2013. He is survived by his step daughter, Arlene (Bud) Fair, numerous step-grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and longtime dear friend Eva Johnston. Andy was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Harriet (nee Kolokowski) (1992); his parents George and Susan (nee Havira) Jacobs;...
Irvin Joseph Kemp
Jan 17, 2013
Irvin A�??BudA�?i�� Kemp, age 87, at rest peacefully on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Survived by his son, Jack (Jody) Kemp; grandson, Joshua Schumacher and 2 nephews and 1 niece. Preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Edith (nee Wrobel) Kemp; sister, Augustine A�??GusA�?i�� (Joe) Novak and brother, Morie Kemp. Bud was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving...
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