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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Lawrence L. Steven
Dec 22, 2011
Lawrence L. Steven, age 82, of New Lenox passed away December 22, 2011 at Salem Village Nursing and Rehab. Survived by his loving wife Sandra Steven; his dear children Lawrence (Lynnette) Steven of Shorewood, IL and Howard (Brenda) Steven of Phoenix, AZ; grandchildren Matthew, Hannah, and Katie. Funeral services will be held privately.

Philip John Lavazza
Dec 21, 2011
Philip J. Lavazza, age 89, at rest December 21, 2011. Survived by his 2 children Theresa (James) Benton and Joseph (Renee) Lavazza; 4 grandchildren Jennifer Benton, Janine (Jason) Simon, Kevin and Keith Lavazza; sisters-in-law Mary Theresa, Delores and Betty Lavazza, Shirley nee Foschi (the late Richard) Lilek, Phyllis nee Foschi (George) Comerford; brother-in-law Alfred Foschi. He is also survived...

William M. Ritter
Dec 20, 2011
Bill Ritter passed away on Tuesday December 20th in his home. Bill was born in Chicago on December 7th 1926 and lived the majority of his life in Aurora IL, where he was actively involved with the Aurora Moose Lodge, earning lifetime membership status. Bill and his wife Marge moved to Joliet in 2004 and became active in the...

Victor J. Surges
Dec 13, 2011
Victor J. Surges Age 87. At rest Tuesday December 13, 2011 at his late residence. Survived by his loving children; Tina (late James) McDonnell, Peggy (Steven) Holmes and Stephen Surges; devoted grandfather to six grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his loving wife Mary D. (nee Larres) Surges; his parents,...

Walter Nowosielski
Dec 12, 2011
Walter Nowosielski Age 99. At rest Monday December 12, 2011 at Provena Villa Franciscan with his family by his side. Walter was born in Joliet and was a lifelong area resident. He was a United States Navy Veteran serving during World War II. Walter retired from U.S. Steel after 30 years. He was an avid Bears and White Sox...
Jenna C. Bianco
Dec 10, 2011
Jenna Christine Bianco, 21, of Crest Hill, IL at rest suddenly December 10, 2011. Survived by her parents Thomas and Christina Bianco; grandparents Thomas and Judith Bianco; her aunt and godmother Susan Bennington, aunt Linda (Dave) Jerling, uncle Edward Kovalcik, aunt Tina (Dave) Clark, and aunt Tracy (Jack Glenn) Bianco; cousin David Clark, Jr. and numerous other aunts, uncles,...

Richard H. Bell
Dec 10, 2011
Richard H. Bell, age 52, passed away on December 10, 2011. Richard will be missed by many. Funeral Services private.
Richard Vironda
Dec 9, 2011
Richard Vironda Age 56 at rest Friday December 9, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his loving family, his father Dominic(late Rose) and brother Ronald(Mercia) Vironda, one niece Gina(Michael)Izzarelli, two nephews Ronald(Jill) and Robert(Kirsten Mahaffey) Vironda, two great nephews Brandon and Angelo Izzarelli also survived by numerous cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his mother...
Olga N. Erjavec
Dec 9, 2011
Olga N. Erjavec (nee Rungaitis), age 93, of Rockdale, IL, passed away December 9, 2011. Survived by her devoted son-in-law Charles Allen; her eight grandchildren Scott (Michelle), Carl A�??DuckA�?i�� (Suzanne), Brad (Michelle), Craig (Gwen), Kelly Lynn (Kevin) Hennessy, Keith (Kelly), Todd and Chad Allen; her great-grandchildren Ashley, Zachary, Emma and Christopher, Autumn, Halia and Carly, Aidan and Alex, Nolan,...

John A. Hanko
Dec 8, 2011
John A. Hanko, Sr., age 85, at rest Thursday, December 8, 2011. Survived by his son John Jr. A�??JackA�?i�� (Tracey) Hanko; three grandchildren Allory, Christopher, and Conor; and numerous nephews and a niece. Proceeded in death by his parents Paul and Sabina (nee Janovsky); his beloved wife Lois (nee OA�??Connor) of 32 years; three brothers Paul Jr., Michael, George,...
David A. Videtich
Dec 7, 2011
David Anthony Videtich, age 72, born March 18, 1939, in Joliet, IL passed away on Wednesday, December 07, 2011, in Libertyville, IL after an extended battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Joy Videtich (nee Glenn), daughter Jody (Andrew) Pavacic, son Michael (Brook) Videtich, grandson Nicholas Videtich, granddaughter Katherine Pavacic and siblings Donald (Donna Jean) Videtich and...

Bernadine L. Tomsich
Dec 6, 2011
Bernadine L. Tomsich (nee Tenn) Age 86. Entered eternal life Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet. Bernadine was employed as a business manager at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center for over 30 years. She will be remembered for her devotion to the Catholic faith, her love for her family, and her unfailing generosity to many...

Ignatius J. Korelc
Dec 5, 2011
Ignatius J. Korelc A�??JerryA�?i�� Age 92. Born October 13,1919; at rest Monday December 5, 2011. Ignatius was preceded in death by his wife Ruth (nee Graczyk), and son Clyde Korelc in infancy. He is survived by two daughters: Beverly (Richard) Otto and Sandra Korelc. Jerry was a very proud member of the International Union of Midwest Operating Engineers Local...

James Robert Black
Dec 3, 2011
James R. Black Age 85. At rest suddenly Saturday December 3, 2011 at his late residence. James was born in Morris, Il and resided in Joliet for most of his life. He was a United States Navy veteran serving his country during World War II. He was the former owner of SportsmanA�??s Tap in Morris, eventually retiring from the...
Joseph B. Jimenez
Dec 3, 2011
Joseph B. Jimenez Age 77. At rest Saturday December 3, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. Joe was born in Chicago, resided in Woodridge for 36 years most recently living in Crest Hill. He retired in 1990 from Honeywell, formerly Baron-Blakeslee, as a sheet metal dept. supervisor. Joe was a United...

Louis M. Starasinic
Dec 2, 2011
Louis M. Starasinic A�??TexA�?i�� Age 83. Passed away peacefully Friday December 2, 2011 with his family by his side. Survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Loretta A. (nee Hajduk) Starasinic; one daughter, Deborah (John) Lahey, and one grandchild, Caitlin Lahey; 2 brothers, Joseph (Mary Lou) and Leonard (Janet) Starasinic. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins....
Anna Malinovich
Dec 1, 2011
Age 92. Passed away Thursday December 1, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Anna was born in Joliet and was a lifelong Rockdale resident. She attended Joliet schools. Anna was a member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church all of her life. She was also a member of the Kolo Circle of Serbian Sisters, S.N.F. #97,...
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