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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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