Joliet, IL Obituaries

John D. Richardson

Feb 23, 2011

John D. Richardson, age 83, late of Joliet, died February 23, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center. He was under the care of Joliet Area Community Hospice, and had battled prostate and lung cancer along with heart disease. John is survived by his wife of 55 years, Ada (nee Bowen) Richardson, brother Jim Richardson of New Mexico, and several nieces...

Evelyn A. Anzelc

Feb 20, 2011

Evelyn Anzelc, (nee Belasich) A lifelong Plainfield resident, age 79, passed away on February 20, 2011 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years Charles E. ""Chasy"" Anzelc Sr. She was the loving mother of three sons, Greg (Debbie) Anzelc of Plainfield, Chuck (June) Anzelc of Minooka, and Tom (Cathy)...

Victor Allen Strainer

Feb 20, 2011

Victor A. Strainer, ""Ricky"", age 61, late of Joliet, died February 20, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Ricky is survived by his children, Stacy Swindel of Saunemin, IL, Leann Miller of Bourbonnais, IL, Heather (James) Kocher and Richard (Dee) Strainer, both of Mt. Carmel, IL. Also survived by his sisters, Patricia Ann (late Maynard) Gagliardo of Joliet...

Victor A. Strainer

Feb 20, 2011

Victor A. Strainer, ""Ricky"", age 61, late of Joliet, died February 20, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Ricky is survived by his children, Stacy Swindel of Saunemin, IL, Leann Miller of Bourbonnais, IL, Heather (James) Kocher and Richard (Dee) Strainer, both of Mt. Carmel, IL. Also survived by his sisters, Patricia Ann (late Maynard) Gagliardo of Joliet...

William Krizmanic

Feb 19, 2011

William Krizmanic, age 88, of Joliet, died on Saturday, February 19, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. He is survived by; his wife of 23 years Frances (nee Mandac - Underhill) Krizmanic, his children Bruce (Amy) Krizmanic, Jacqueline (Kevin) Cottle, William (Stephanie) Krizmanic, Mark (Julia) Krizmanic, Chris (Lisa) Underhill, Mark (Dawn) Underhill, and Sharon (Craig) Shearer; his sister...

Raymond A. Sameck

Feb 18, 2011

Raymond A. Sameck Age 91, born and lived in Joliet/Crest Hill area all of his life, passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home after a short illness. Preceded by parents Louis and Antonia (Stanfel) Sameck, sisters Bernadine Dick, Molly Ramuta, brother Louis Sameck. Also preceded by stepmother Rose (Rom) Sameck, and stepbrothers and sisters. Survived by wife...

Richard Lee Marcum

Feb 17, 2011

Richard Lee Marcum ""Richie"" age 63, at rest Thursday February 17, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his family.

Survived by his parents Twila (nee Florey) and James Marcum, brothers Bradley (Kim) , Glen (Pat), sister Diane (Dave) Zuelke, sister-in-law Jennianne Marcum, nieces and nephews Sarah (Erik) Schueler, Erin Marcum, Heather (Chris) Dunlap, Amy...

Ronald A. Vrencur

Feb 11, 2011

Ronald A. Vrencur, age 74, of Crest Hill, passed away February 11, 2011. He is survived by two daughters Patti (Dave) Manion and Barb (Don) Olsen; grandchildren Jeffery Bick, Randy and Richard Manion; his brother Frank (Joy) Petrusich; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and his beloved companion ""Boots"". He was preceded in death by his loving son...

John D Zaletel

Feb 10, 2011

John D. Zaletel, age 32, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, uncle, godfather and friend closed his short life on Thursday, February 10, 2011 at his late residence. Born in Joliet, he grew up in Shorewood, graduating from Troy Jr. High and JT West High School. John lived and worked in Denver, Colorado for three years before returning to Joliet....

Mary J Strodtman

Feb 8, 2011

Mary J. Strodtman, age 72, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at her home with her family by her side following a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 53 years Francis ""Dennis"" Strodtman, and her children Daniel (Linda) Strodtman of Channahon, and Donna (Mike) Gentile of Elwood, her grandchildren Kathy (Steven) Heg,...

Zygmunt M Kmiecik

Feb 8, 2011

Zygmunt M. ""Ziggy"" Kmiecik, age 65, late of Crest Hill left us to be with his Lord and his son Chris on Tuesday, February 8, 2011. He is survived by Danuta, his loving and devoted wife of 34 years, and a sister, sister-in-law and nieces and nephews who remain in Poland. Ziggy was preceded in death by his son...

Joan M. Crotty

Feb 7, 2011

Joan M. Crotty, age, 68, late of Joliet, died Monday, February 7, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 44 years Frank J. ""Boomer"" Crotty, one daughter Joni Marie (Aaron LaVere) Crotty and her beloved therapy dog, Fitzwilliam James. Joan is also survived by her sister Dorothy (late Norman) Overbey and brother...

Francis Gallas

Feb 6, 2011

Visitation Thursday, February 10, 2011 from 4 to 8 p.m. Service Friday, February 11, 2011 at Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life

Mary L Traylor

Feb 5, 2011

Mary L. Traylor (nee Toth) Age 86, at rest Saturday February 5, 2011 at Willow Falls living Center. Loving mother of Richard (Anne) Traylor, dearest grandmother of Rebecca and Richard Lee Traylor, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and faithful companion Peanut. Preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Traylor (1986), son Kenneth Traylor (1993), parents Casper and Mary...

Sophie E Smolich

Feb 5, 2011

Sophie E. Smolich (nee Vonch) Age 92, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2011 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Born in Joliet, residing in Crest Hill for 64 years and Homer Glen for 5 years. Beloved and caring mother of Judy (Ron) Bolte, Bud (Cheri) and Sandy (Henry) Burla. Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and...

Elizabeth C Terdich

Feb 5, 2011

Terdich, Elizabeth Cecilia (nee Vidmar) Age 89 of Crest Hill, Came to her final rest peacefully at Provena St. Joseph Medical Medical Center, with her family by her side Saturday, February 5, 2011. Elizabeth is preceded in death by her parents, John and Aloyzia (nee Stanfel) Vidmar; her husband Anton, son Victor, daughter Lorraine; her brothers Benny, Johnny and...

Casmira Burzawa

Feb 4, 2011

Casmira ""Kitty"" Burzawa (nee Pietrzak) 91, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend closed a full and active life on February 4, 2011, passing away at home with her children at her side. Born in Warsaw, Poland, Kitty was a resident of Joliet since 1924. She graduated from Holy Cross grade school and Joliet Township High School. She...

Julia L. Branchaw

Feb 2, 2011

Julia L. Branchaw, age 87, late of Mokena, died at home with her daughter by her side on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. She is survived by her daughters, Ramona Branchaw, of Mokena, and Renee (Stephen) Tatroe, of Afton, MN; 5 grandchildren, Karyn Tejan, Sonia (Jeff) Eberspacher, Stefan (Beth) Tatroe, Kalyssa Tatroe, and Chrisanna Tatroe; and 5 great-grandsons, Andrew Eveland,...

Alice P. Valek

Feb 1, 2011

Alice P. Valek (nee Fojut), 81, of New Lenox, at rest on March 1, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her daughters Alice J. Fitzgerald and Rebecca (Steve) McClenning; her grandchildren Alyssa and Ryan Fitzgerald and Josef McClenning; her brothers and sisters Ann (Robert) Mulvey, Theresa (the late Norm) Wittkofski, Michael (Marilyn) Sternisha, Joseph Sternisha, George...

Joshua Carl Langguth Sr

Feb 1, 2011

Joshua Carl Langguth, age 29 went to be with the Lord on Feb. 1, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father Janice Lynn and Ray McClanahan. Joshua is survived by; his 3 children, Joshua Jr., Alivia, and Elizabeth Langguth; his father Roger Langguth Sr.; brothers Roger Langguth Jr. and...