Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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....

Elaine M. Hering

Elaine M. Hering

Dec 23, 2010

Elaine M. Hering Age 83 At rest Thursday December 23, 2010 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her loving husband Karl Hering, three daughters Michelle (Mark) Pasiecznik, Paula Kirman, Yvonne Tafoya, step daughter Irene (Randy) Schoof, son-in-law Raymond Feltz, three grandchildren, Brandy Feltz, Raymond Feltz and Robert Kirman three step grandchildren, Nathan Schoof, Kara Schoof and Ryan...

Doris M. Gusich

Doris M. Gusich

Dec 23, 2010

Doris M. Gusich (nee Hermes), late of Lemont, died on December 23, 2010 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, where she resided with her husband Robert, who died on December 25, 2010. She is survived by her sister, Charlene Larson. She is also survived by and was like a second mother to her nephews Gregory (Lynn) Larson and Eric...

Bernadine T. Boris

Bernadine T. Boris

Dec 22, 2010

Bernadine T. Boris (nee Kastelic), age 85, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Manor Care in Westmont, IL. She was born in Joliet on March 19, 1925 and was a lifelong resident. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Sharon (Leo) Fonck and Amy (Jonathan) Gorecki, and her life partner and beloved friend, Andrew Oblak. She was the...

Joseph A. Marentic

Joseph A. Marentic

Dec 21, 2010

Joseph A. Marentic Age 97 At rest Tuesday December 21, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center Survived by his loving wife of 69 years Rose M (nee Pasdertz) Marentic, two sons Joseph and Thomas (Pat) Marentic, granddaughters Jayme and Jen, three sisters and one brother. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Born in Joliet life long resident. Preceded...

Robert Cartwright

Robert Cartwright

Dec 19, 2010

Robert Cartwright Age 77, passed away on Sunday December 19, 2010 from a long struggle with ALS (Lou Gehrigs Disease). Preceded in death by his parents G. Raymond Cartwright, Mary (Mahoney) Cartwright, 2 sisters Pat (Jack) Trittipoe and Mickey Lange, brother-in-law Ray Lange, and son-in-law Billy Joe Nobles. Survived by his wife Jane of 34 years; his 5 children...

Thomas M Ryan

Thomas M Ryan

Dec 17, 2010

Thomas M. Ryan, ""T"", age 63, of Joliet, died on December 17, 2010 at Hines VA Hospital. He is survived by his daughters, Charlotte N. Ryan of Plainfield and Gillian S. (Matthew) Anthony of Washington, IL. Also survived by his grandchildren, Dylan Anthony and Marley Ingram, and a sister, Patricia (Loren) Sutton of Germantown Hills, IL, as well as...

Mary A. Churchill

Mary A. Churchill

Dec 11, 2010

Mary A. Churchill Nee Lubich Age 98 At Rest Saturday December 11, 2010 at her late residence. Survived by her sister-in-law Grace Lubich, nephew Joe Lubich Step son-in-law Albert Thomas, step granddaughter Tiffany (Shaun) Albert, old friend and caregiver Nancy Palmer. Preceded in death by her husband Wayne Churchill, three brothers Frank, Tony, and Rudy Lubich, stepdaughter Becky Thomas,...

Mary Louise Zadra

Mary Louise Zadra

Dec 4, 2010

Mary Louise Zadra (Brugnara) Age 95, at rest Saturday December 4, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by 8 grandchildren Jeff Giarrante, Jodi Giarrante Hergott, Todd Giarrante, Robert Kovacevich, Nicole (Raymond) Cachia, Tony (Donna) Giarrante, Kristina (Grant) Avery and William Wilson, 5 great grandchildren Gina Giarrante, Marissa, Jesse, Olivia, Noah Avery and 3 great great grandchildren Ashton, Avery...

Virgil K Grisham

Virgil K Grisham

Dec 1, 2010

Virgil Kenneth Grisham, born April 26, 1921 in Creal Springs, Illinois died 12/1/2010. Resided in Joliet, Illinois for 58 years. Virgil was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Survived by his wife of 61 years, Geraldine (nee Troutt), 2 sons Kenneth (Linda) Grisham and Donald, both of Joliet; 2 grand-daughters, Jennifer Grisham-Dobbs (Michael), Lisa Theobald (Eric); 4...

Sally J. Bruggeman

Sally J. Bruggeman

Nov 30, 2010

Sally J. Bruggeman (Nee Valek) Age 44, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Sally is survived by her husband of 21 years Robert R. Bruggeman, Jr.; her children Kylie and Joshua Bruggeman; her parents John and Loretta (Nee Dunajewski) Valek; two sisters, Suzanne and Beth Ann Valek; brother John Paul ""Jay"" Valek;...

Thomas J. Patch

Thomas J. Patch

Nov 29, 2010

Thomas J. Patch Age 87. At rest November 29, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Julie Patch, parents Richard and Barbara (nee Schmidt) Patch, four sisters Kathryn (Charles) Brown, Lillian (Melvin) Hasty, Emma (Charles) Fassola, and Evelyn Roberts, two brothers Richard (Theonell) Patch, and William (Dorothy)...

Shirley A Wise

Shirley A Wise

Nov 29, 2010

Shirley Anne Wise (nee Schneider) Age 81, at rest Monday November 29, 2010 at her home with her family by her side. Survived by her partner Edward Pavlich, her children Irene (Bruce) Albers, Robert (Susan) Wise, Denise (Jack) Spreitzer, Shar (George) Thomas and Jon (Areta) Wise, 10 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, one brother Lloyd (Beverly) Schneider also survived by...

Robert E. Mazac

Robert E. Mazac

Nov 28, 2010

Robert E. Mazac, age 77, late of Crest Hill, died Sunday, November 28, 2010 at Hines VA Extended Care Center. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ermalinda (nee Casino) Mazac, his daughter Cynthia Mazac, his brother Frank (Dorothy) Mazac of California and sister Betty (late John) Maratea of Chicago. Also survived by three grandchildren and six...