Joliet, IL Obituaries

Sep 29, 2011

Sister Maria Adoracion Malabana PCC, born November 17, 1929, in Mogpog Marinduque, P.I. daughter of Santiago Malabana and Leonor Losbanos, both deceased, departed this life on the feast of the Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, September 29, 2011 at 8:45 PM fortified by the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church and the prayers of her religious Sisters the Poor Clare...

Sep 29, 2011

Robert A. Walls ""Robby"" Age 60. At rest Thursday September 29, 2011. Survived by his children; Barbara (Dave) Lamer, Robert (Rebecca), Valeria Cardwell, Jeff (Virginia) Hein, Kevin (Shannon) Hein, Ryan Walls, Derek Walls, and Brandon Walls. 19 grandchildren; Dezirrae, Robbie, Cody, Dylan, Lauren, Nicole, Jessica, Jordan, Kora, Jeff Jr, Joey, Kevin Jr, Alyssa, Jocelyn, Ryan Jr, Blake, Zachery, Joshua,...

Sep 29, 2011

Edward W. "Eddie" Smolich, age 91, at rest peacefully on Thursday September 29, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with his family by his side.

Preceded in death by his loving wife Evelyn (nee Mance) Smolich (1985); a son John Edward Smolich (1980), one great-granddaughter; his parents Anton and Catherine (nee Spelich) Smolich, 4 sisters and...

Sep 26, 2011

Mary Rose Soley (nee Mitok) Age 86, at rest Monday, September 26, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center. Loving mother of Maryann Kulik, Audrey (Richard) Peceniak, Alex (Bonnie) Soley, dearest grandmother of Nancy (Chris) Bebar, David (Katie) Kulik, Aaron (Sara) Soley, Rachel (Abdul) Uqdah, Tim Soley, ten great grandchildren Christopher, Jacob, Matthew and Zachary Bebar, Chloe and Addison Kulik, Juliet...

Sep 21, 2011

Mary ""Honee"" Ambrosch, age 85, of Joliet, at rest on September 21, 2011with her family by her side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Loving mother of Louis (Cindy) Ambrosch and Paula (Richard) Rohder; cherished grandmother of Courtney and Haley Ambrosch and stepgrandmother of Amy Rocha, Michelle (Mark) Alstott, and Nicole (Michael) Brenczewski; dear sister of Dorothy (the...

Sep 18, 2011

Margaret Popek, age 98 of Joliet, passed away on September 18, 2011 Survived by her son, Robert J. (Phyllis) Popek, daughter, Charlene Popek Kanter and her husband Sanford Kanter, grandchildren Christine (Michael) Burton, Michael (Renee) Popek, Paul Popek, and Andrew Popek, her great-grandchildren, Alex and Emily Burton, and Morgan, Delaney and Evan Popek. Also survived by her sisters-in-law Cele...

Sep 18, 2011

Andrew Ryan Giaudrone ""Baby G,"" Aae 20. At rest suddenly on Sunday September 18, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with his family by his side. Andrew was born in Hinsdale, Il, and has resided in the Joliet and Plainfield areas for most of his life. He grew up attending Cathedral of St. Raymond grade school...

Sep 18, 2011

Albert E. Kernc ""Abbie"" Age 87. At rest Sunday September 18, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Lorraine (nee Wedic) Kernc in 2009; his parents Frank and Frances (nee Hren) Kernc, 2 sisters, Anne (Joseph) Gregorich and Mary (Francis) Paul; 2 brothers, Frank (Eleanor) and Joseph...

Sep 17, 2011

Grace Rita Ryan Age 90. The kindest lady who walked this earth, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 17th 2011, surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice Home in Joliet. Born November 2nd, 1920 in Joliet, IL to the late William and Clara (nee Lambert) Ryan. Also preceded by her two brothers, William Sr. (Betty)...

Sep 15, 2011

Verna Mae Papesh (nee Ward), age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday September 15, 2011 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, after a brief illness, with her family by her side.

Verna was born to Edward and Theresa Ward in Joliet, and was a lifelong area resident. She was a devout Catholic and was a parishioner...

Sep 14, 2011

Jerry D. Robinson Age 67. At rest Wednesday September 14, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with his family by his side. Jerry was born in Doniphan, MO and resided in Joliet for most of his lifetime. He retired in 2004 from Chicago Carbon Co. formerly Unical after 20 years of service. While there he was...

Sep 11, 2011

Donald S. Bardachowski, age 70, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 11, 2011. Loving husband of 46 years to Judy nee Suder; caring father of Jeffrey (Michelle) and Michael (Jennifer); proud grandfather of Grace and Sydney; dear brother of Dolores (Dominick) Burde; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Don...

Sep 11, 2011

Debra L. Dradi-Ducasse, 49, at rest Sunday 9/11/2011, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, following a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by two children, her son, David, and daughter, Dana Ducasse; her mother Janet M. (Vemon) Reynolds; a sister, Donna (Rene) Arellano; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers contributions to Debra's...

Sep 9, 2011

Margaret L. Norton (nee Starasinic), age 85, at rest Friday, September 9, 2011. Margaret was born January 26, 1926 and was a lifetime resident of Joliet. Loving mother of Peg (Jim) Marchio, devoted grandmother of Erin (James) Cameron, and Lorin (Jared) Kraeling, dear great-grandmother of Claire, Grant and Amelia Cameron and Will Kraeling, sister of Louis (Loretta) Starasinic, Joseph...

Sep 9, 2011

William ""Billy"" C. Lesnik Age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday September 9, 2011. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years Mary (nee Sudar) Lesnik; devoted son Robert (Tamara) Lesnik, loving brother John (Joan) Lesnik; sister- in- law June, loving in-laws, and many loving nieces, nephews, and god-children. Preceded in death by his parents John and Mary (nee...

Sep 9, 2011

Helen Marie Gasparich, age 82, died peacefully on September 9, 2011 at home after a 27 year battle with Parkinsons. Survived by her husband of 62 years to Joseph L., Loving mother of Joseph (Anna), Jim (Mary Jo), Betsy (Rusty) Jessee, JoAnn (Leonard) Rittof, Bob (Adriana), Bill, Micki (John) Naal, Patti (Scott Multak) Diviero; proud grandmother of Christina (Andrew)...

Sep 2, 2011

Catherine E. Partak (nee Marentic) ""Kate"" Age 89. At rest peacefully Friday September 2, 2011 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet. Kate was born in Joliet and was a lifelong area resident. Kate retired in 1995 from the Joliet Grade School Dist. 86 after 15 years of dedicated service. She was employed by Syl"s restaurant for...

Aug 28, 2011

Theresa E. Dumyahn, 81, of Joliet, at rest Sunday August 28, 2011 at Hospice of Northeastern Illinois. Survived by her grandchildren Todd (Marion) Placher and Robert Placher; her great-granddaughter Summer Placher; sister Helen Hafey (late Robert), sisters-in-law Lois Smith (late Ronald) and Helen Malinowski (late Donald) and brother-in-law Bernard (Rita) Dumyahn, Sr. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive....

Aug 26, 2011

Timothy P. Smeets ""Boots"" Age 51. At rest Friday August 26, 2011 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side, after a short, hard fought battle, with cancer. Survived by his loving children; Tiffany ""Arizona"", Tim ""Joliet Bomber"", Mary Ellen ""Mouse"", Patrick ""Fats"", and Hollie ""T"", 4 grandchildren, his mother; Mary Ellen (late Fredric)...

Aug 26, 2011

Frank Aguilar Age 58. At rest Friday August 26, 2011 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife LaVae (nee Drinovsky) Aguilar; 3 loving children, Renee, Anthony, and Vincent Aguilar, his loving mother, Eva Aguilar, 2 granddaughters; Michaela and Marisa, a brother, James (Sharon), 5 sisters; Laura (Victor) Juarez, Leticia...