Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Nasim James
Jul 15, 2011
Nasim George James, 78, of Joliet, passed away peacefully July 15, 2011. Father of Isaac James, Ambrene (Rick) Ortiz, Naureen (Paul) Baumeister, and Neal (Lisa) James; grandfather of Alex Sharif, Jayna Ortiz, Tristan Baumeister, and Allison James; brother of Salim (Khatoon) James, John (Tabassum) James, Mary (Sajad) Masih, and Farhat Roberts; also survived by a loving family of nieces...
Gloria A Terlep
Jul 14, 2011
Gloria A. Terlep, age 76, passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey W. (Patricia Tarrant) Terlep, Julie A. (James Darden) Terlep, and Kerry (Melissa Dibble) Terlep, grandchildren Johnnie Darden, Sophie Darden, and Samuel Terlep, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins,...
Agnes Grabavoy
Jul 12, 2011
Agnes Grabavoy, age 79, passed away suddenly Tuesday July 12, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Agnes was born in Joliet and was a lifelong area resident. She graduated from Joliet Township High School, and McCormick Business College in Joliet. Agnes worked for the Joliet Arsenal for 10 years before retiring after 24 years with the Will County...
James Golden
Jul 11, 2011
James E. Golden Age 70. After a valiant battle against several illnesses Jim passed away peacefully in Carlsbad, CA on July 11, 2011 with many loved ones by his side. Survived by his wife Winona (nee Earler), 3 sons: James, Thomas (Michelle), and Scott Golden, 2 grandchildren: Thomas and James ""J.P"", one brother, Brendan (Lucy) Golden. Also Winona"s children:...
James E. Golden
Jul 11, 2011
James E. Golden Age 70. After a valiant battle against several illnesses, James passed away peacefully on July 11, 2011. Survived by his wife Winona, 3 sons: James, Thomas (Michelle), and Scott Golden; 2 grandchildren: Thomas and James ""J.P.""; one brother: Brendan (Lucy) Golden; also survived by Winona"s children Cyndee (Rankin) McDaniel, the late Ray (Cindy) Foreman and Winona"s...
Mark G. Russ
Jul 7, 2011
Mark G. Russ, 41, of Crest Hill, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Thursday evening, July 7, 2011. Survived by his loving parents Janet (nee Benedick) and Gerald Russ; two brothers, Brian Russ and Todd (Leona) Russ; uncles and aunts, Robert (JoAnne) Benedick and John (Geradette) Russ; cousins, Heather, Jeff (Jenn) Benedick, John...
Josephine M. Janes
Jul 2, 2011
Josephine ""Josie"" M. Janes nee Malnar, age 91, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 2, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side. Survived by 3 sons, Joseph of Dunedin, FL, Donald (Patsy) of Lockport, IL and John of Joliet, IL. 4 Grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and a sister Annie Wicevic. Numerous nieces and cousins also...
Edward M. Mance
Jun 22, 2011
Edward M. Mance ""Uncle Eddie"" Age 80. At rest Wednesday June 22, 2011 at Ballard Nursing home in DesPlaines following complications due to heart surgery. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years; Lois Jean ""Jeanne"" (nee Maierhofer), a brother-in-law Jim (late Mary Ann) Kale, 3 sisters-in law; Mary (late Tony) Mance, Mary (late Jim) Reed, Ann (Arthur ""Bud)...
Edward J. Soukup
Jun 21, 2011
Edward J. Soukup, age 68. passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice on June 21, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife Carole (nee Rockwell) Soukup, step-daughter Sheri Scott, granddaughter Emma Scott, and sister Marie Soukup. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Martha Soukup, brother Frank Soukup, and niece Anita Soukup. Funeral services...
Stasia A. Rikard
Jun 21, 2011
Stasia A. Rikard (nee Marchese), age 69, late of Crest Hill, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. She is survived by her brother Richard Hulten, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her daughter Melissa Busch, and her parents Lee (nee Chomuk) and Nicholas Marchese. A Celebration...
Rosemary Vesole
Jun 17, 2011
Rosemary L. Vesole nee Metesh, at rest Friday, June 17, 2011. Survived by one daughter Hope (Kevin) Tait; grandchildren Kevin and Shannon Tait; one brother Michael (Diane) Metesh and proud aunt of John (Katie) Metesh. Also survived by her beloved Aunt Eleanor Moran and special cousins Tom and John Longfellow. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marjorie...
Alida Zupancic
Jun 16, 2011
Alida ""Ida"" Zupancic, (nee Brisart) Age 93. Passed away peacefully on Thursday June 16, 2011. Loving Mother of; Barbara (Tom) Walsh of Wisconsin, Raymond (Janet) Zupancic of Joliet, Sharon (Rich) Dillon of Minooka, and Richard (Paulette) Zupancic of Hawaii. She was the proud grandmother of 15, and a dear great-grandmother to 17. She is also survived by numerous nieces...
Marguerite P Moon
Jun 16, 2011
Marguerite P. Moon, nee Skiera, age 68, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side after a short courageous battle with cancer, on Thursday June 16, 2011. Marguerite"s greatest joy in life was sharing time with her family. Survived by her loving husband and best friend of 50 years, Bob Moon;...
Nancy M. Kapinus
Jun 10, 2011
Nancy M. Kapinus Nee Kurth Age 76 At rest Friday June 10 2011 at her late residence with her husband by her side. Survived by her loving husband of 54 years Donald R. Kapinus, loving children Sue (Larry Neuhauser) Pomykala, Lynn (Raphael) House, Peggy (Terry) Gower, Mike (Karen) Kapinus, Krissy (Jasen) Melahn, Jenny (John) Darby, grandmother of Shaun (Sarah)...
Anthony G. Umek
Jun 7, 2011
Anthony G. Umek, age 84, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Joan Umek, children Anthony (Sharon) Umek, Mary (Tim) O"Connor, Dave (Jill) Umek and Andrea Cain; step-children Janet (Edward) Enzenbacher and Jim (Kim) Baker; and 14 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also survived by a sister, Marie (Ben) Tekel...
Charles S. Blahunka
Jun 7, 2011
Charles S. Blahunka, age 72, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 in Rockford, IL. He is survived by his sons, Ronald Blahunka, of Rockford, Dennis (Marcie) Blahunka of Loves Park, IL, grandchildren Luke, Logan, and Taylor Blahunka, and sister Mary (late Peter) Lazar. Chuck was preceded in death by a son Donald (1981), parents Charles and Frances (nee Cabay) Blahunka,...
Angela L. Martincic
Jun 6, 2011
Angela L. Martincic, age 93, died Monday, June 6, 2011 at Deerbrook Care Center, Joliet. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins of the Talaga, Voitik, Kula, Pirc, and Martincich families. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Josephine (nee Pirc) Martincic, her 4 sisters, Josephine (late Louis) Talaga, Betty (late Leo) Voitik, Matilda...
Elizabeth Vargo
Jun 5, 2011
Elizabeth ""Betty"" Vargo nee Petrilla, age 96 of Joliet passed away June 4, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Survived by her son John (Clarita) Vargo Jr., grandchildren Diane (Kenneth) Wojtowicz and Donald (Kristina) Vargo, great grandsons Kyle, and Alex Wojtowicz, and Zachary Vargo, her sisters Barbara Pekal, Helen Graf, brother George ( Helen) Petrilla, brother-in-law John Kerwin; also...
Theresa M. Zupancic
Jun 5, 2011
Theresa M. ""Razzy"" Zupancic Age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Theresa is survived by her sister-in-law Irene (the late Joseph) Zupancic, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Theresa Zupancic, three brothers Joseph, Frank and Albin, and sister Loretta Wieremann. Theresa was a lifelong resident...
Marie H. Page
Jun 4, 2011
Marie H. Page, age 87, passed away on Saturday June 4, 2011 in Farmington, New Mexico, her home for the past 12 years. She is survived by her son Robert W. (Ann) Ziesmer, grandson Daniel (Amy) Ziesmer of New Mexico, grandson William of Arkansas, great grandson Vincent, great granddaughter Alisha Stokes, and a great-great granddaughter Autumn Marie Stokes of...
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