Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Mildred M. Papesh

Mildred M. Papesh

Feb 2, 2012

Mildred A�??MillieA�?i�� M. Papesh, nee Grohar, age 87, of Joliet, at rest February 2, 2012. Survived by her daughters Mary B. (David) Dodge and Judith Papesh; her grandsons Christopher and Matthew Dodge; sister Evelyn (the late Edward) Grskovic and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband William B. Papesh, sister Rosemary (Ray) Tusek...

Jeffrey R. Wierzbinski

Jeffrey R. Wierzbinski

Feb 2, 2012

Jeffrey R. Wierzbinski A�??JeffA�?i�� Age 52. At peace on Thursday February 2, 2012. Survived by his loving wife, Dawn M. (nee Facinelli); 2 loving children, Caitlin and Tyler Wierzbinski; his parents, Marie (Arnie A�??PaPa ArnieA�?i��) Zenker and Art (Anita) Wierzbinski; 3 brothers, Tom (Mary Jo) Wier, Chris (Kathy) and Scott (Amy) Wierzbinski. Numerous nieces, nephews also survive. Jeff was...

Mary A. Zelko

Mary A. Zelko

Jan 31, 2012

Mary Amelia Zelko (nee Jelinek) Age 92. At rest Tuesday January 31, 2012 at Salem Village in Joliet. Beloved mother of James E. (Rita) Zelko of Elwood, dearest grandmother of Lauren and Molly Zelko, also survived by her special grandsons, Richard and Thomas Metes. Dear aunt of Shirley A. Page; 2 sisters-in-law, Anna (late Joseph E. 2007) Jelinek, and...

Orlando Madridejos

Orlando Madridejos

Jan 30, 2012

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Lawrence J. Prodehl

Lawrence J. Prodehl

Jan 29, 2012

Lawrence J. Prodehl A�??LarryA�?i�� Age 72. Passed away at his home following a courageous battle with cancer with his family by his side. Larry was born in Joliet and was a lifelong area resident, and a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. Larry was the owner of Prodehl Plumbing & Heating for many years. He was a long time...

Errol Dee Chapin

Errol Dee Chapin

Jan 26, 2012

There will be a Memorial Service for Errol Chapin on Tuesday January 31, 2012 at 6 p.m. at Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life.

Mary Ann Woolard

Mary Ann Woolard

Jan 25, 2012

Mary Ann Blevins- Woolard Age 72, at rest on Wednesday January 25, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Preceded in death by her beloved husband David Woolard, a brother Joseph Heizer II, and a nephew Joseph Heizer III. Survived by her loving daughters Debra (Chris) Vincent, and Mary Ellen (Dennis Jr.) Dragon. Dear grandchildren Anthony, Jillian,...

Theresa E. Dunajewski

Theresa E. Dunajewski

Jan 20, 2012

Theresa E. Dunajewski (nee Sprajcar) Age 94. At rest Friday January 20, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with her daughters by her side. Loving mother of Loretta J. (John) Valek and Dorothy M. (Don) Forte. Dearest grandmother to; Beth Ann (Anthony) DiBartolomeo, Andrea (Geoff) Flagg, Susanne Murnen, Suzanne Valek, and John P. Valek; fond great-grandmother...

Joseph F. Alves

Joseph F. Alves

Jan 19, 2012

Joseph F. Alves, age 50, of Joliet, passed away January 19, 2012. Survived by his wife, Trudi (nee Sari); son, Clinton Alves; parents, Gladys M. (nee Bennington) and Joseph A. Alves; sisters, Cynthia (Nicholas) Warsaw and Patricia K. Alves; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his brothers Joseph A. Alves, Jr. and Jerome...

Diane J. Hassert

Diane J. Hassert

Jan 17, 2012

Diane June Hassert (nee Bahor). Age 62. Gone to her rest on January 17, 2012. Born, July 16, 1949. Preceded in death by her parents Steve and Elizabeth and brother Larry. Survived by her son Derrick (Sara), her beloved granddaughter, Renee June, her aunt Julie Long, and numerous cousins. Diane was born in Joliet and was a life-long resident...

Milan Mihailovich

Milan Mihailovich

Jan 16, 2012

Milan Mihailovich ""Mike"" Age 93. At rest Monday January 16, 2012 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet. Survived by his loving wife of 23 years Gertrude ""Trudy"" (nee Biedermann) Mihailovich; a loving son, Eric (Sheri), and a loving daughter, Linda (Jim) Hardie; 3 loving grandchildren, Joshua and Jacob Hardie and Raeanna Mihailovich; one brother and 5 sisters in Serbia....

Isabelle C. Carpenter

Isabelle C. Carpenter

Jan 16, 2012

Isabelle Carpenter, age 85 at rest January 16,2012. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Salvation Army.

Sam A. Didesiderio

Sam A. Didesiderio

Jan 16, 2012

Sam A. DiDesiderio, age 92, passed away peacefully at Joliet Hospice on January 16, 2012. Life time residence of Joliet. Proud WWII Veteran, served as United States Marine in the Pacific. Retired from Texaco Refinery of Lockport. He had a love for golfing and wood working. Sam was a very loving husband and was very dedicated to his family....

Phyllis Vershay

Phyllis Vershay

Jan 16, 2012

Phyllis M. Vershay (nee Nowakowski) Age 94. At rest Monday January 16, 2012 at her home with her nephew and niece by her side. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph R. Vershay (2005); her parents, Frank and Anna (nee Chmielewski) Nowakowski; a sister, Clara (Ray) Kromraj, and a brother, Frank Nowakowski. Survived by her sisters; Evelyn Nowakowski,...

Bernard N. Kreiner

Bernard N. Kreiner

Jan 15, 2012

Bernard N. Kreiner Sr. A�??BernieA�?i�� Age 86. At rest Sunday January 15, 2012 at Emeritus Senior Living in Joliet with his family by his side. Survived by his loving children; Susan (Robert) Mateja, Bernard A�??NickA�?i�� (Roberta), Margaret (Michael) Thompson, George (Stella) Kreiner, Deborah (William) Borghoff, and Paul (Zoeie) Kreiner; 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also...

Elizabeth A. Stimac

Elizabeth A. Stimac

Jan 15, 2012

Elizabeth A�??BettyA�?i�� (Nee McTague) Stimac, age 54 years, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2012 at her residence in Costa Mesa, California. Elizabeth was a graduate of Joliet Central high school, Class of 1975. Elizabeth was born in Joliet but has lived in California for the past 25 years where she worked the hardest job of all, being a full...

Genevieve M. Lausch

Genevieve M. Lausch

Jan 12, 2012

Genevieve A�??JennyA�?i�� M. Lausch, age 79, of Joliet, at rest January 12, 2012. Survived by her son Robert (Lora) Lausch; grandchildren Bobby Lausch, David (Jamie) Lausch, and Shannon Lausch; sisters Stephanie (Tom) Uss and Carol Stimac; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Michael and Mary Stimac. She was former manager...

Peter V. Aukstuolis

Peter V. Aukstuolis

Jan 11, 2012

Petras A�??PeterA�?i�� V. Aukstuolis, age 52, of Joliet, passed away January 11, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife Darlene; sisters Birute (Stanley) Ferfecki, Donna (Denny) Neurohr, and Maryte (Rimantas) Jurevicius; 4 step-children; grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death...

Edward Verklan

Edward Verklan

Jan 11, 2012

Verklan, Edward Age 87, passed away on January 11, 2012. Survived by his beloved, Zita (Plese) Verklan, children Edward (Yvonne), Gregory (Jeanne), Richard, Samuel, and Susan Elaine Verklan; Grandchildren: Livia, Elizabeth, Margaret and Miriam Verklan; Christina (Greg) Doran, Kathryn and Rebecca Verklan; step-grandchildren: Chris (Rich) Cooper and Laurel (Pat) Zelko; Great-grandchildren: Nicholas, Jillian, and Jonathan Doran; Patrick, Heather and...

Rita F. Fabek

Rita F. Fabek

Jan 8, 2012

Rita Fabek (Nee Chidsey) Age 76 went to the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. She is survived by her loving daughter Cheryl who was by her side. Survived also by her brother-in-law Robert Fabek, sisters-in- law Dolores (Lola) Fabek and Marie Fabek also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by...