Joliet, IL Obituaries

John C Vershay

Mar 9, 2011

John Charles Vershay, age 84, lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center on March 9, 2011. Beloved father of Janet Todt, Gary (Sarah), Judy (Donald) Edwards, Paul (Barbara), and Ronald; dear brother of Donald (Marlene) and Beverly (Roland) Condon; proud grandfather of numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Geoffrey R. Tate

Mar 2, 2011

Tate, Geoffrey Geoff Tate, 30, of Chicago, formerly of Plainfield, at rest on March 2, 2011. Loving son of Larry and Mary; dear grandson of Thelma Tate; nephew of Lois (Z B) Mayo, Jean (Ralph) Zimmerman, Nancy (Larry) Fox, Carolyn Tate and Ron Tate; cousin of Kevin (Carrie) Driscoll, Michelle (Greg) Bollinger, Krissy (Bill) Carter, Ali (Ziggy) Tkaczenko, Cindy...

Alice P. Valek

Mar 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...

Joseph Toth

Feb 28, 2011

Joseph Toth, age 92, died on Monday, February 28, 2011. He was a lifelong resident of Joliet. Joe is survived by his sons, Leslie (Teresa) Toth and Jeffrey Toth, 3 grandchildren Leslie, Jr. (Tracy), Anthony (Chastity), and Steven Toth. 3 great-grandchildren, Carter Toth, Lacy Harper-Toth and Ethan Harper-Toth, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded by...

Phyllis T Mutz

Feb 26, 2011

Phyllis T. Mutz Nee Alberico Born in Joliet December 15 1917. At rest Saturday February 26, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center Preceded in death by her husband Raymond Mutz, her son Ronald Mutz, parents Peter and Constance (nee Bucciferro) Alberico, two brothers Nunzio and Daniel (late Louise) and one sister Angela (late Sam) De Angelis Survived by...

Marjorie K. Jadron

Feb 26, 2011

Marjorie K. Jadron Nee Zola Age 81 At rest Saturday February 26, 2011 at Meadowbrook Manor. Survived by two sons John (Kathy) and Frank (Carole) Jadron, son-in-law William Schaubel grandchildren Richard (Megan), Michelle, James, Heather (Peter) Ullery and Shawn, Tammy (Ben) Hunsaker, Traci (Don) Sass, nine great grandchildren, sisters Judy (Walter) Lorenc and Paula (Henery) Ales, brother Tom (late...

Alysse Victoria Nicholson

Feb 24, 2011

Alysse Victoria Nicholson, age 14, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 24, 2011. Precious daughter of Jim and Sharon; loving sister of Cara and Katie. Beloved granddaughter of Paul and Judith Pipiras, James and (the late) Lorraine Nicholson. Niece, cousin, and friend of many. A Celebration of Alysse"s life will begin at the funeral...

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