Joliet, IL Obituaries

Robert J. Matesevac

Aug 16, 2012

Robert J. Matesevac, age 70, of Marion, IL, formerly of Joliet, passed away August 16, 2012. Survived by his loving wife Loretta nee Novak; his children Robert J. Jr. (Angela) and Joseph E. (LeAnn); grandchildren Jordan and Noah; siblings Mary Jo (Thomas) Kirk, James (Nancy), and Terrilynn (Timothy) Higgins; sister-in-law Tammy; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Lorie J. Norman

Aug 16, 2012

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Emery M. Suca

Aug 15, 2012

Emery M. Suca, age 82, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Proud Korean war veteran. Emery adored his granddaughters and loved watching them play sports. He was an avid outdoorsmen who enjoyed fishing and gardening. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary Suca; his parents Martin and Margaret Suca; sisters...

Josephine F. Libersher

Aug 15, 2012

Josephine F. Libersher, 92, of Joliet, IL, passed away at Countryside Care Center in Aurora, IL on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. Josephine was born on January 14, 1920, to Vincenzo and Josephine Gelsomino in Pontiac, IL. She married Albert Libersher of Joliet on April 16, 1939. Josephine was employed by Goldblatt Brothers and she was manager of the Lamp,...

Larain M. Rossi

Aug 13, 2012

Larain M. Rossi (nee Baudino), 84, passed away peacefully Monday August 13, 2012 with her loving family by her side. Preceded in death by her loving husband Raymond J. Rossi. Survived by her children Raymond (Lucille) Rossi, Louis Rossi and Lynne (Brian) Butts; brother Gerald (Kay) Baudino; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, and nephews also survive. Throughout her...

Frank J. Parisi

Aug 13, 2012

Frank J. Parisi, age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday August 13, 2012 with his loving family by his side at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Preceded in death by his Parents Joseph Parisi and Dorothy (Joe) Belskus; brother Joseph Parisi. Survived by the mother of his children Charlotte; step-mother Dolores Parisi; brother Scott (Barbara) Parisi; sisters Joyce (Gary)...

Virginia M. Zaworski

Aug 13, 2012

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John A. Udell

Aug 11, 2012

John A. Udell, age 89, passed away on Saturday August 11, 2012 at his home with his loving family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Lillian Udell (nee Mores); five sons Joseph (Karen), Mark (Glenna), David (Jacquelyn), John (Colleen), and Paul Udell. Seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by...

Patricia R. (Klancher) Janes

Aug 6, 2012

Patricia R. Janes (nee Klancher), age 58, passed away on Monday August 6, 2012 at Provena Villa Franciscan with her loving family by her side. Born November 5, 1953 in Joliet as a lifelong resident.

Survived by her loving husband Thomas Janes; her mother Nellie "Pat" Klancher; one sister Shirley (Raymond) Munday; one brother James Klancher; three...

Marylou Hernandez

Aug 3, 2012

Marylou Hernandez, age 64, went to be with Jesus with her family by her side at her home in Seneca on Friday, August 3, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer. Marylou was born in El Paso, Texas and resided in Joliet for over 37 years. She was a proud employee with the Illinois Department of Employment Security for...

Rose M. Kovacevich

Aug 2, 2012

Rose M. Kovacevich (Nee Maravich) age 96, of Minooka, passed away on August 2, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Born November 21, 1915 in Gary, Indiana. Survived by her sons Daniel Kovacevich of Minooka and Richard (Connie) Kovacevich of Minooka; daughter Neda (David) Nissen of South Dakota; grandchildren Robert Kovacevich of Plainfield, Michael of Minooka, Nicole (Ray) Cachia...

Walter H. Miller

Aug 1, 2012

Walter A�??BingA�?i�� H. Miller, age 91, of Crest Hill, formerly of Streator, passed away peacefully August 1, 2012; survived by his beloved wife Irene T. (nee Toth) Miller; son James (Deborah) Miller and daughter Pamela (Samuel) Smolkovich; grandchildren Ryan and Ross Miller, Sam Smolkovich, Jr and Stephanie Smolkovich; also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded...

Helen E. Nordstrom

Aug 1, 2012

Helen E. Nordstrom, age 91, of Joliet, passed away August 1, 2012. Born on November 19, 1920 to Mary and Michael Metesh. Preceded in death by her husband Forrest; one grandson David; four sisters and five brothers. Survived by three daughters Georgene (Richard) Webb, Lynn (Cyril) Gura and Debra (Michael) Morrow; seven grandchildren Dan (Sharon) Mueller, Dana Mueller, Steven...

Margaret E. Picha

Jul 30, 2012

Margaret E. Picha (Nee Ancel), age 97, at rest on July 30, 2012. Survived by three sons Donald A. (Marjorie) , Robert J. (Mary), Wayne L. (Janice) Picha, grandmother of Gary (Cindy), Jeffrey (Cindy) Picha, Margaret (John) Hanson, Susan (John) Bailey, Kathryn (Robert) Legler, Joseph (Carly), Anthony (Jill), Nicole Picha, twelve great grandchildren, sisters-in-law Marlene Ancel and Katherine Ancel,...

Dorothy Mae Alexander

Jul 29, 2012

Dorothy M. Alexander (nee Johnson), age 90, of Morris, passed away July 29, 2012. Survived by her loving children Bonnie (Norm) Swope, Deborah K. (Kenneth) Ernest and Douglas (Toni) Alexander; dear grandmother of Scott, Michele, Roger, Mark, Jason, and Sarah; great grandmother of 11; sister of Audrey Baudino. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Alexander, parents...

Norma Lee Cohen

Jul 26, 2012

Norma Lee Sari- Cohen (Nee Flory), age 82, passed away at her residence on July 26, 2012 peacefully with her husband by her side. Norma resided in Joliet for over 60 years. Survived by her husband Sidney Cohen; Children Trudi (the late Joseph) Alves, Ami Hays and Ted (Karen) Sari; Grandchildren Kristi Hays, Clinton Alves, Kati and Kyle Sari....

Rosemarie Thompson

Jul 25, 2012

Rosemarie passed away peacefully, at age 83, with her family by her side, Wednesday, July 25, 2012. She is survived by her loving children Conrad Thompson, Pat (Rick) Willis, Jackie (Greg) Akin, Karen (late Greg) Chester and Kathy (Neal) Houbolt; beloved grandchildren Christine (Doug) Thompson, Stacy (Steve) Rittof, Taylor (fiancA�AC.e Dan Russell) Akin, Paul Akin, Lauren and Megan Houbolt;...

Robert J. Bertucci

Jul 24, 2012

Robert Jay Bertucci, died suddenly on July 24, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital.

Bob "Slugger" Bertucci was born on March 23, 1938 in Rockdale, IL and was an Army Veteran, having served in Korea.

Bob was a Local 161 Area 11 Cement Mason and devoted Union member of 44 years.

Bob is survived...

James L. Ackerman

Jul 24, 2012

James L. Ackerman, age 76, of Joliet, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on July 24, 2012. Survived by loving wife Kay Ackerman; his children Cheryl (Ty) Bergan and Carl (Claritza) Ackerman; grandchildren Adric (Dolly) and Zachary Bergan, Anthony and Matthew Ackerman, Clarindy Gonzalez and Claudio Laspes; sister Joan Metesh. Preceded in death by his mother Ethel Wood...

Eleanor Helen Martis

Jul 18, 2012

Eleanor Helen Martis (nee Gryncewicz), age 86, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home after residing there for four years. Survived by her loving children Cynthia Martis, Laurel Bierman, Elaine (Steven) Mueller, Robert D. (Sokha), Jeffrey and David (Jody); her dear grandchildren Jennifer, Tiffany, Bethany, Heather, Sarah, Erica, Justin, Isaac, Christine, Hannah, Rachel,...