Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Frances M Ketz

Frances M Ketz

Feb 1, 2011

Frances M. Ketz (nee Sinkovec) Age 92, at rest Tuesday February 1, 2011 at Deerbrook Care Centre. Survived by her beloved husband of 65 years Antony ""Tony"" Ketz, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents John and Mary (nee Peterlin) Sinkovec, four sisters Mary (Walter) Hulbert, Julia (Frank) Likovec, Elizabeth and Catherine...

William R Flaynik

William R Flaynik

Jan 29, 2011

William R. ""Embo"" Flaynik, age 90, died peacefully with dignity, the same way he lived his life, on January 29, 2011 surrounded by the love of his family. Bill is survived byhis loving wife of 48 years Gertrude (nee Brokema) and children Theresa A. McGuire and Dennis (Betty) Zaletel, one sister Loretta Flaynik, grandchildren Mike (Erin) Testa, Mark (Kirsten)...

Ontario R. Taper Jr

Ontario R. Taper Jr

Jan 24, 2011

Ontario R. Taper, Jr. age 8 months, died Monday, January 24, 2011. Survived by his parents, Meghan Mellendorf and Ontario R. Taper, Sr., sisters Ashari M. Taper and Za-Kyra D. Taper; grandparents Ulysses Jacobs, Delores Quin and Norman (Terri) Taper; aunts, Marilyn Hursey, Tanya (Marcellus) Kelly, Tiffany (Terrell, Sr.) Thompson, Tammy Kelly, Holly Mellendorf, Adreanna Taper, Ashley Taper; uncles,...

William Cop

William Cop

Jan 20, 2011

William Cop Age 84, of Joliet, died Thursday, January 20, 2011 at Rosewood Care Center. Bill is survived by his brother, Anthony Cop, great niece and nephew, Kelli and Scott Cop, and his sister-in-law Lillian (late Albert) Cop. He was preceded by his parents, Frank and Antonia (nee Vidmar) Cop, sister Mary Cop, brothers Albert Cop and Frank Cop,...

Rose M Smajd

Rose M Smajd

Jan 17, 2011

Rose M. Smajd (nee Montalto), age 92, at rest on Monday, January 17, 2011 at the Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, Georgia. She was the loving mother of Michael A. (Mary) Smajd, Midland, Georgia and JoAnn (Joseph) Kazor, Waukee, Iowa and the dearest grandmother to Joey (Jennifer) Smajd, Mikey, and Andy Smajd, and Cara Kazor. She was also the loving...

Steven Wayne Sanford

Steven Wayne Sanford

Jan 16, 2011

Age 48 of Diamond and formerly Plainfield, passed away Sunday January 16, 2011 at Morris Hospital with his loving family at his side. Born June 2, 1962 in Joliet, Steve is a son of Joyce Stastny and the late Kenneth Sanford. He was raised and educated in Plainfield Township and was a graduate of Plainfield High School with the...

Andres Patino

Andres Patino

Jan 12, 2011

Andres Patino, age 57, of Joliet, died January 12, 2011 at his late residence with his loving family by his side, following a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife, Dora (nee Vasquez), his daughters, Magdalena Patino, Belinda Sanchez, and Connie (Fernando) Vasquez; his sons, Efrain Sanchez, Bobby Davila, Domingo Davila. His grandchildren, Vanessa Ramos,...

Christopher E. Kobe

Christopher E. Kobe

Jan 11, 2011

Christopher E. Kobe, age 17, late of Crest Hill, died on January 11. 2011 after losing his courageous 2 year battle with cancer, surrounded by his loving family at his late residence. He is survived by his loving parents, Jane (nee DePodesta) and Gerald Kobe, his caring aunts and uncles, Robert (Charlene) Kobe, Carol (Alan) Zobel, Edward (Toni) Kobe,...

LyAnn H. Barrowman

LyAnn H. Barrowman

Jan 11, 2011

LyAnn H. Barrowman (nee Burgess) At rest Tuesday January 11, 2011 Loving mother of Cheri (Mike) Reverie, Wendy (Bert) Parker, Matt Croy, Dena Croy and Mike (Lisa) Barrowman dearest grandmother of Nicholas and Caleb Reverie, Bert Jr. and Zachary Parker, Kasteel, Calvin, Koli, Cade and Cree Croy, Clinton Jr. and Clayton Holman and Jackson Croy, Jacob Barrowman, one sister...

Sylvia M. Brennwald

Sylvia M. Brennwald

Jan 10, 2011

Sylvia M. Brennwald (nee Rosengren) Age 78, at rest Monday, January 10, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her beloved husband of 53 years Urs Brennwald, loving mother of Ursula (Jeffrey) Lukanc , dearest grandmother of Kendrick and Gavin Lukanc, one sister Ann-Marie Rosengren; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins in Sweden. Preceded in...

Jerome R Jakovich

Jerome R Jakovich

Jan 10, 2011

Jerome R. Jakovich ""Dudge"" Age 82, at rest Monday January 10, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by two sisters Bernice (late Walter) Carter and Agnes (late Fred) Horvat, two sisters ""A�??in-law Vida (late Raymond) and Mary (late Robert) Jakovich. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Marian (nee Kostyk) Jakovich,...

Wayne E. Sampson

Wayne E. Sampson

Jan 3, 2011

Wayne E. Sampson Age 66, at rest Monday January 3, 2011 at his home with his family by his side. Loving father of Carrie Sampson and Dan (Sheri) Sampson, proud grandfather of Sadie and Halie Sampson, two sisters Georgia (Jim) Scarpa, Carole (Jim) Shook, life long friend Mike Smith also numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...

LaVonne Greenberg

LaVonne Greenberg

Jan 2, 2011

LaVonne ""Lonnie"" Greenberg (nee Fisher) Age 78 LaVonne died peacefully after an extensive battle with leukemia on January 2, 2011 at the Winchester Medical Center with her son David and his family from Charles Town, WV at her side. Lonnie is survived by her children Deborah (Greenberg) Churchill, David Greenberg, Kline Goeders, Allen Goeders, Rita (Goeders) Beyenhot, and Wayne...

Martin J. Stefanich

Martin J. Stefanich

Dec 28, 2010

Martin J. Stefanich Jr. ""Bud"" Age 75 At rest Tuesday, December 28, 2010. Survived by children Stacy (Jeff) Hayden, of Northbrook, IL, Dan Stefanich of Wilmington, IL, Lynn Bigelow of Joliet, IL. Six grandchildren Matthew, Logan, Sarah, Kyle, Nathan and Rachel, sister Jean Marie Skole of Wilmington, IL. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Born in Joliet...

Harry W. Gluck

Harry W. Gluck

Dec 27, 2010

Harry W. Gluck Age 85, at rest December, 27 2010. We lost one of the most dedicated and passionate dancers when Harry left us. A beloved husband to Betty Gluck; loving father to Donna Gluck. Devoted grandfather to Micheal, Jamie, Jason, Cora & Katie. Great grandfather to Erick, Joshua, Jalen, Ciara, & A'mya. Proceeded in death by children; Carol,...

Jill E. Woodhead

Jill E. Woodhead

Dec 26, 2010

Jill Elizabeth Woodhead, age 20, passed away suddenly on December 26, 2010 after a long struggle, and is now at peace. Dancer, musician and music lover, her smile will be missed by all. She was a 2008 graduate of Minooka Community High School. Jill is survived by her parents, Robert and Nancy (nee Chamberlin) Woodhead, a brother, Sean Senffner,...

Robert J. Gusich

Robert J. Gusich

Dec 25, 2010

Gusich, Robert J. Late of Lemont, IL, died on December 25, 2010 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Robert is survived by his brother, John Gusich, sister, Doris Kelley, and sister-in-law, Charlene Larson. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Anna (Nemanich) Gusich, his loving wife of 64 years,...

Deborah S Hibler

Deborah S Hibler

Dec 25, 2010

Deborah S. Hibler, age 43,at rest on December 25, 2010. She is survived by her father, Kenneth, her brother, Kenneth, Jr. (LeAnn), her paternal grandmother, Rita (late Arnold) Hibler, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as her best friend Amy Madison. Debbie was preceded in death by her mother, Joyce (nee Kezerle) Hibler, and her grandparents John and...

Anthony Lee Hudgens

Anthony Lee Hudgens

Dec 24, 2010

Anthony Lee Hudgens Age 52 At rest Friday December 24, 2010 Survived by Daughter Sasha S. Hudgens and Son George P. Hudgens, Former wife Patricia A. Hudgens, brothers and sisters Wanda (Jerry) Kolbusz, Sharon (Ray) Eagle, Richard A. Hudgens, Sandi (Kevin) Riggs, Ella (Nick) Roell, Linda (Manuel) Vargas, Donald L. Hudgens. Several aunts and uncles numerous nieces, nephews and...

Alice M. Lebed

Alice M. Lebed

Dec 24, 2010

Alice M. Lebed Nee Cholewa Age 73 At rest December 24, 2010 at home surrounded by her family. Wife of Thomas R. Lebed, mother of Susan (Michael) Gornick, Dave (Cookie), Robert, Cathy (Michael) Rukujzo, Sandy (Dan) Ureche, grandmother of 11, sister of Bernice Morel, Raymond Cholewa, sister-in-law of Robert Lebed. Preceded in death by her parents, one brother Joseph....