Joliet, IL Obituaries

Arthur Schultz

Nov 26, 2011

Mayor Arthur (Art) Schultz Arthur Schultz, age 78 of Joliet, Illinois; died Saturday November 26th, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his loving family by his side. He was a lifetime Joliet resident and served the citizenA�??s of the City of Joliet for almost 50 years. He served 20 years as Mayor from 1991 through May of...

Margaret Grayhack

Nov 22, 2011

Margaret A�??MargeA�?i�� Grayhack (nee Cernugel) Age 92. At rest Tuesday November 22, 2011 at Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home in Joliet with her family by her side. Preceded in death by her loving husband Tony Grayhack; her parents, Martin and Mary (nee Kambic) Cernugel; her sisters Ann (Joseph) Valek and Marie (Louis) Dedinski; her brothers; Martin Jr., Joseph (Giz),...

Anthony Jelenich

Nov 21, 2011

Anthony Jelenich Age 99. At rest Monday November 21, 2011 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet. Survived by a brother Joseph A�??JayA�?i�� Jelenich of New Mexico, 3 nieces, Mary (James) Bulger, Nancy Hooks, and June Lewandowski. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary (nee Pluth) Jelenich; his parents Anton...

Anthony J. Matesevic

Nov 19, 2011

Anthony A�??ShadowA�?i�� J. Matesevic, 91, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2011 at home with his family by his side. Born in Joliet, he resided and worked in Los Angeles, CA in the SW Carpenters Union, retiring at the age of 57. He then moved back to Crest Hill 9 years ago, residing with his sister, the late Dorothy...

Parmillia G. Elens

Nov 17, 2011

Parmillia G. Elens (nee Champoux), age 91, entered into eternal life on November 17, 2011. Survived by her loving daughter Diane (Robert) Dow; grandchildren Robert Jr. (Elizabeth), Thomas (Colleen), Kimberly (Jerry) Lankford and Christopher (Amy) Dow; 8 great-grandchildren, Mike, Will, Claire, and Dulce Dow; Katie Dow, Jon Lankford; Ben and Emily Dow. Preceded in death by her loving husband...

Chester S. Dziuban

Nov 13, 2011

Chester Dziuban Born June 6, 1924, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2011 in his home. Beloved husband of 64 years to Rose (nee LaSanska) Married at St. Thaddeus church on May 3, 1947. World War II Veteran. Proffesion Aceytalen Burner and Machinest for 47 years and who also enjoyed wood working and crafts. Survived by one sister Rose...

Cynthia A. Mendez

Nov 12, 2011

Cynthia Ann Mendez (nee Blowers) Age 41. Passed away suddenly Saturday November 12, 2011. Cynthia was born in Joliet and attended St. Joseph Grade School. She graduated Joliet Central High School in 1988. She also graduated from Everest College in San Antonio in 2010. Cynthia was a loyal employee at Nix Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. She was a...

Richard L. Campbell

Nov 12, 2011

Richard L. Campbell Sr. "Soupy", age 75, passed away suddenly Saturday November 12, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Nancy Lou (nee Carver) Campbell; 6 children, Richard L. (fiancee Anita Bosse) Campbell Jr., Cathy L. (Robert) Downey, Kimberly J. Campbell, Sue E. (Daniel) Menegon, Tracy L....

Yvonne E. Vanoskey

Nov 11, 2011

Yvonne E. Vanoskey, Age 76

Leonard J. Fumagalli

Nov 8, 2011

Leonard (Lenny) Joseph Fumagalli, 87, of Plainfield, Illinois passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. He was born to the late Louis and Helen (Kowalski) Fumagalli on March 10, 1924 and was a life long resident of Joliet until recently moving to Plainfield, IL He graduated in 1943 from Joliet...

Martha Soto

Nov 6, 2011

Martha Soto, age 48, at rest Sunday, November 6, 2011. Martha was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed by NetSource as a medical biller. She loved doing arts and crafts, and she devoted her time to her children and grandchildren. Survived by her loving children, Martha Alicia (Oscar) Gutierrez, Daisy Soto, Fernando (Lucia) Soto, and Alejandra Soto; 6...

Frances H. Mali

Nov 3, 2011

Frances H. Mali (nee Muren) age 97 of Crest Hill, at rest November 3, 2011. Born in Joliet on January 20, 1914. Loving mother of two daughters, Mary Fran and Margaret A�??MuggsA�?i�� Mali both of Crest Hill, two brothers Joseph (June) Muren and Bernard (the late Almira). Nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her husband...

Joseph M. Petrosko

Nov 1, 2011

Joseph M. Petrosko Sr. Age 94. At rest peacefully on Tuesday November 1, 2011 at Glenbrook Hospital with his family by his side. Joseph was born in Joliet, and was a lifelong Joliet and Manhattan area resident. Joseph graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1934. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Joseph retired...

Ann Brozman

Oct 31, 2011

Ann Brozman Age 65. Passed away Monday October 31, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with her family by her side. Ann was born in Joliet and resided in the Channahon area. She graduated Joliet Township High School, Joliet Junior College, and attended Illinois State University. She worked at Crane Composites in Channahon for many years,...

John J. Gerl

Oct 30, 2011

John Joseph A�??JohnnyA�?i�� Gerl Age 91. Passed away peacefully on Sunday October 30, 2011. Born in Joliet on February 7, 1920. John attended St. JosephA�??s Grade School, and was a graduate of Joliet Township High School class of 1938. He was a proud member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. John was a lifetime member of the RivalA�??s Park Athletic...

Charles E. Zola

Oct 22, 2011

Charles "Chuck" E. Zola, 65, of Joliet, passed away October 22, 2011. Beloved husband of Kathleen "Pinkie" nee Swan; loving father of Missie Zola and Ami Zola; dear grandfather of Kaelie (Tim Mitchell) Karales; brother of Catherine "Kay" (Jerry) Petersen and JoAnn (Jesse) Fonseca; brother-in-law of Lorraine Zola; he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was...

Gregory R. Soland

Oct 19, 2011

Gregory R. Soland, 57, of Joliet, passed away suddenly on October 19, 2011. Loving father of Ann Drew Soland and Samantha (Nick Rutyna) Soland; beloved grandfather of Alyssa Katelyn Jimenez and Alexandra Nicole Soland; dear brother of Kevin (Nancy) Soland, Kimberly Soland, and Timothy Soland; also survived by many extended family members. He was preceded in death by his...

Randy Lee Cartwright

Oct 16, 2011

Randy Lee Cartwright Age 55. Passed away suddenly Sunday October 16, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by his wife of 32 years, Kay Cartwright; sons, Robert (Vanessa) Wilda, Daniel (Stephanie) Wilda; daughter, Kristina (James) Shadowens; grandchildren, Keaton, Quentin, Aiden, and Jovia Shadowens; mother, Necia Dickerman; step-mother, Jane Cartwright; brother, David (Marsha) Cartwright; sisters, Jody (Ray) Kaptena, Deborah (Bob)...

Ericka Lynn Nelson

Oct 15, 2011

Ericka Lynn Nelson Age 37. At rest Saturday October 15, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Survived by her loving parents Steven and Elvia Nelson; one brother, Bryon (Amanda) Nelson; 3 nephews, Gabe, Gideon, and Gavin Nelson. Her loving Fiance, Mark Holt. Her special friend, Sheri Gustafson. Numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by...

Mitchell Robert Fajman

Oct 15, 2011

Mitchell Robert Fajman, Age 18, of Channahon, suddenly Saturday October 15, 2011 as the result of a kayaking accident. Survived by his loving parents; Thomas and Mary Susan (nee Pokorney) Fajman, his brother Dan and his sister Emily, and his grandfather, Robert Pokorney. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends also survive. Preceded in death by his grandparents; Frank and...