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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Martha Brish
Feb 26, 2013
Martha Brish (nee Bjekich), age 82, born in Joliet and a lifelong resident, at rest on February 26, 2013. Survived by her brother, Marco (the late Lorraine) Bjekich and also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward A. Brish; her sister, Helen (Dorn) Johnston, Jr. and Genevieve Tesla; brothers, George...
Joseph P. Podobnik
Feb 26, 2013
Joseph P. Podobnik, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at his home, with his loving family by his side. Survived by his two sisters Geraldine J. Podobnik O.S.F., and Susan A. (Mike) Fittro of Cedar Rapids IA; his brother Raymond V. Podobnik; two nieces Lisa (Mark) Ziniel of Iowa City IA and Lovey A. Thomas...
Dorothy A. (Plese) Smeets
Feb 23, 2013
Dorothy A. Smeets (nee Plese), age 70, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 23, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Survived by her loving husband of 52 years Wayne Smeets; her beloved children Cheryl and Randy Smeets; one sister Geri (late Donald) Hinich; grandchildren Megan N. Smeets and Trevor R. Smeets; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also...
Judith A. Findley
Feb 23, 2013
Judith A�??JudyA�?i�� A. Findley (nee McNamara), age 72, at rest on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital. Survived by her loving daughter, Carrie (Michael) Baron; grandchildren, Heather (Dan) Lynch, Chris (Lindsey) Baron, Jessica and Joy Baron; great-grandchildren, Aubrey and Mason Lynch; cousins, Wayne (Judy) Waddel and Laura Croschere. Preceded in death by her husband, George L....
Doris E. Johnson
Feb 22, 2013
Doris Elizabeth Johnson (nee Wall), age 90, passed away at home with her family by her side on Friday, February 22, 2013. Survived by her daughters Jacqueline (Bill) Entwistle and Ardis (Jim) Gregorash; sons, Joseph F. Johnson, III and Chris (Ginger) Johnson-Da Rusha; grandchildren, Harry (Debra) Entwistle, Barry Entwistle, Audrea (Terry Smith) Goepfert, Tammy (Dean La Meers) Gregorash, Jim...
Christine Alvarado
Feb 17, 2013
Christine Alvarado (nee Frausto) A�??Aunt Tina,A�?i�� age 66, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 17, 2013 with her loving family by her side. Survived by her loving husband Moises Alvarado; her siblings Patricia (late Tomas) Ponce, Pedro Jr., Paul (Sharon), Rick Sr. (Pam) Frausto, Marie Therese (Abel) Alvarado, Linda (Marciano) Luna; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in...
Louis L. Smolich
Feb 16, 2013
Louis L. Smolich, age 90, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Survived by his wife of 68 years Geraldine Smolich; his children LouEllen (Geoff) Kleronomos, David (Theresa) Smolich, and Joseph (Sherri) Smolich; one brother Rudy (Lois) Smolich; two sisters Maggie Smolich and Frances Sovich; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his...
William M. Kostelec
Feb 16, 2013
William M. Kostelec, age 63, passed away on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Edward's Hospital in Naperville.
Survived by his loving mother Helen (nee Enich) Kostelec; one sister Rosemary (Alan) Krol; one brother Steve (Terry) Kostelec; four nieces Helen, Kristin, Mary, and Holly Krol; four nephews Alan Krol, Steve, John, and Michael Kostelec; numerous cousins, great-nieces, and...
Joseph P. Aimaro
Feb 13, 2013
Joseph P. Aimaro, age 84, at rest on February 13, 2013 at Joliet Community Hospice Home surrounded by his family. Born in Joliet, he lived there all of his life. Joseph was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country during the Korean War where he was wounded and received a purple heart. He worked for Heat and...
Mathilda A. Hankovcak
Feb 11, 2013
Mathilda A. A�??TillieA�?i�� Hankovcak (nee Wicevic), age 90, went to be with the Lord after a long battle with dementia on Monday, February 11, 2013. Survived by her two daughters Patricia (Dave) Morelli and Geradette (John) Russ; one son John (Cynthia) Hankovcak; six grandchildren Maureen (James) Trizna, Denise (Thomas) Bell, John J. Russ, Scott J. Russ, Megan Hankovcak, and...
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;...
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