Joliet, IL Obituaries

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,...

Valeria Ann Zupancic

Jul 18, 2012

Valeria Ann Zupancic, age 94, of Joliet, passed away July 18, 2012. Survived by her sons Aloysius J. (Dorothy) and Bernard E. (Pat) Zupancic; grandchildren Katherine, Amanda, Christopher (Shelly), Jerome (Sarah), and William Zupancic; great-grandchildren Zachary, Benjamin and Joseph Zupancic; brothers Joseph (the late Delores), Fred (Claudia), Raymond (the late Ida), Chester, and Leonard (Pat) Wrona; sisters Mary (the...

Harold G. Bicek

Jul 16, 2012

Dr. Harold G. Bicek, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday July 16, 2012. Survived by his wife Joan Elizabeth Bicek (nee Jankovsky) of 57 years. His sons Dr. Paul (Gale Arend), David, and Thomas (Dr. Loretto Glynn) Bicek. Grandchildren Erin (Kenneth) Perry, Kristin (Brandon) Welch, Stephen (Alison) Bicek, Brian, Adrienne, Joseph, and Michael Bicek. Great...

Thomas P. Conley

Jul 16, 2012

Funeral services for Mr. Thomas P. Conley will begin on Friday, July 27, 2012 at 10:30 am with family and friends meeting at Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life, 1211 Plainfield Rd., Joliet, IL 60435, then in procession to Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood for the committal service at 11:30 am. The family requests to please omit flowers.

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Joyce E. Schoenekase

Jul 13, 2012

Joyce E. Schoenekase, age 72, passed away July 13, 2012 with her family by her side at Provena St. Joseph medical Center. Joyce was born in Hannibal, Missouri and grew up in Hull, Illinois. Joyce was a retired school bus driver for Valley View School district for over 20 years. Joyce had a love for Cardinals and was a...

Frances J. Kevish

Jul 13, 2012

Frances J. Kevish (nee Majetich) age 97, passed away on July 13, 2012 at Sunnyhill Nursing Home. Former employee of Hart Schaffner and Marks as well as the Guardian Angel home. Lifelong resident of Crest hill and Joliet. Survived by her Children Ronald (Judy) Kevish, Patricia (Robert) Mau and Donald (Debbie) Kevish; Grandmother of 12 ; great grandmother of...

Gerald Ward Benedict

Jul 11, 2012

Gerald Ward Benedict, age 93, passed away on July 11, 2012. He was a lifelong resident of Crest Hill, and a proud member of the Joliet Lodge No 300 Loyal Order of Moose, Moran A. C., and the Joliet Elks Lodge #296. Gerald was a WWII United States Army Veteran serving in the Pacific Theater. Preceded in death by...

Danielle Marie Kosmerl

Jul 9, 2012

Services are Pending.

John W. Matison

Jul 8, 2012

John A�??JackA�?i�� W. Matison, age 73, passed away on July 8, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with his family by his side. Jack was born November 20, 1938 in Dixon, IL. He was a graduate of Elgin High School. Jack was the owner of Matison Wholesale Meat business for 40 years. He was a loyal...

Lorene G. Brandt

Jul 7, 2012

Lorene G. Brandt at rest July 7, 2012. Loving mother of Susan (Jack), Pam (Bill) and Bill (Esperanza); doting grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 8. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Bill. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, July 13, 2012 at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 9525 South Lawndale...

Robert T. Hamanaka

Jul 7, 2012

Robert T. Hamanaka, age 88, of Wilmington, born on March 24, 1924 at rest on July 7, 2012. Survived by 3 children Glen Hamanaka, Gloria Lillie, and Robert (Vicki) T. Hamanaka, Jr.; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his loving wife Millie N. Hamanaka. Bob was a painter and fisherman by career, but truly a fisherman...

Kaimyn Charles Voight

Jul 6, 2012

Kaimyn Charles Voight, age 1, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2012. Kaimyn was the most lovable, sweetest child who enjoyed being outside and spending time with his family. Survived by his parents Ryan Voight and Cyndi (Nee Leschber) Clark; brothers Jaden Clark, Kayl Voight; Twin sister Braylie Voight; Grandparents Patrick (Beverly) Leschber, Debra Bittle; Aunt Karen (Ira) Cannady;...