Joliet, IL Obituaries

Karen L. Ziegler

May 28, 2010

Karen L. Ziegler (nee Orton) Age 54 Survived by; Raymond, her devoted husband of 22 years; her children, David John (Laurie) Ziegler, Justin Paul Ziegler, Travis Nelson Ziegler, and Kara Leigh Ziegler; her grandchildren, Samantha Hickey, Mark Ziegler, and Dylan Ziegler; two brothers, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and...

Patricia K. Getson

May 27, 2010

Patricia K. Getson Age 74, at rest Thursday May 27, 2010 peacefully at her home. Loving mother of Kim (Russ) Hayes, Vicki (Jeff Zeh) Rooney, Lori (Rick) Tkaczyk and Geri (Bob) Barranco, dearest grandmother of Gavin and Spencer Hayes, Erin, Brennan and Cailin Rooney, Andrew Weimer, Emily and Kiley Tkaczyk, Trisha and Sara Barranco, special grandmother to Jessica and...

Joseph F. Ambrozich

May 26, 2010

Joseph F. Ambrozich ""Jova"" Age 88, passed away peacefully at home, May 26, 2010 after a 5 year battle with leukemia. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Dolores (nee Smith); his son, Joseph (Terri) Ambrozich of Shorewood; his daughter, Claire Marie (Peter) Lopez of Vista, CA; grandchildren Amy (Derek) Knapp, Michael Lopez, and Joseph R. Ambrozich; great-grandchildren...

Josephine Fajfar

May 25, 2010

Josephine K. Fajfar ,age 89, passed May 25, 2010 at Sacred Heart Village Rehabilitation Center in Louisville, KY. Born Josephine Kathryn Terlep in Joliet, she resided in Rockdale throughout her adult life. She attended St. Joseph"s Grade School, Joliet, and attended to and assisted in raising her younger sisters. She later, with pride, attained her GED. In 1995 she...

Rosmarie J. Slobodnik

May 24, 2010

Rosemarie Slobodnik (nee Jacksa) age 80, at rest Monday, May 24 at Deerbrook Nursing Home with her family by her side. Survived by her husband, Raymond J. Slobodnik, Sr.; her children, Raymond J.(Diane) Slobodnik, Jr., and Linda Marie Slobodnik; granddaughters Samantha and Sharon Slobodnik; her brothers, Joseph (Marcella) Jacksa, Jr., and Richard Jacksa; and a sister, Frances (Arthur) Schultz....

Sophie Elsie Lynch

May 24, 2010

Elsie Sophie Lynch Age 93, passed away peacefully May 24, 2010 with her family by her side at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet, IL. Born in Chicago, IL, she has been living in Shorewood for the past twelve years. She was a long-time resident of Antioch, IL. She is survived by; her son, Andrew (Kay) Lynch, a daughter, Patricia...

Cele J. Tomac

May 24, 2010

Cele Tomac (neeJandura) Age 87, at rest Monday May 24, 2010 peacefully at her home. Loving mother of Marcia ( Bill ) Fitzgerald, dearest grandmother of Kris (Shaun) Toborg and Kari Fitzgerald, most cherished great grandchildren Max and Ben Toborg, one sister Mary (late John) Micetich also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her...

Martin J. Spanich

May 24, 2010

Martin J. Spanich ""Hooksey"" Age 90, died Monday, May 24 at his late residence with his family by his side. Survived by his wife Josephine (nee Zelko); his daughters Marty Jo (David) McGinnis and Carol Jean (Ronald) Terlep; a son, John M. (Cheryl) Spanich; grandchildren Patrick McGinnis, Kelly Brozovich, Julie Feeney, Douglas Terlep, and Sara, Erika and Steven Spanich;...

Francis R. ("Jim") Quigley

May 22, 2010

Francis R. "Jim" Quigley, age 89, died May 22 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Survived by his wife, Ann nee (Dolinshek), with whom he would have celebrated his 64th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, May 25; Dennis (Collette), Robert (Marie), and Brian (Maribeth); grandchildren, Matthew Quigley, Jessica (Ken) Knezetic, Danielle Miles, Marikate (Jaime) Manzo, Staci (Bryan) Myers,...

Angeline L. Richardson

May 17, 2010

Angeline L. Richardson (nee Leonardo) Age 92 At rest May 17 2010 in Joliet, IL. Preceded in death by her husband Gerald H. Richardson, parents Samuel and Gesualda Leonardo, her sister Mary Gwozdz and brother Jim Leonardo. Survived by her nieces, nephews and many friends. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday May 29, 9:00 AM at St. Patrick"s...

Francis R. Krameric

May 12, 2010

Francis ""Si"" Krameric Age 89 Life long resident of Joliet and a member of St. Joseph Church. At rest Tuesday, May 12, 2010 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by his brother Aloysius (late Anne) Kramerich and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Anton and Barbara (Milcinovic) Krameric, two sisters Helen (John) Gasparic and...

Juan F. Nunez Jr

May 10, 2010

Juan F, Nunez Jr. Age 76 At rest Monday May 10, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years Elisa G. (nee Gonzales) Nunez, Daughter Kathryn (Steven) Furtek, grandchildren Ashley and John Furtek, four brothers and three sisters. Born in the Ilo Ilo Philippines. Retired Mechanical Designer. Funeral services will be held...

Alice H. Dilday

May 1, 2010

Alice H. Dilday, age 75, passed away Saturday, May 1, 2010. Survived by her husband of 57 years, Henry; her children, Dennis, Cynthia (Michael) Foulk, Karen (Guy) McCoy, David, and Steven (Dharmesh Mower); 9 grandsons, Aaron, Matthew, Benjamin, Brian, Kevin, and Eric Dilday, Zachary and Alex McCoy, and Jason (Cary) Foulk, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

William J. Wolfe

Apr 29, 2010

William J. Wolfe ""Snooky"" Age 66, of Joliet, died April 29, 2010. Survived by his wife, Phylliss (nee Kaiser), his daughter Beth Ann Welzenbach, and sons Michael Wolfe, Robert (Melanie) Wolfe, and William M. Wolfe, 8 grandchildren, his sister Dixie (late Raymond) Hofferber, and his brother Richard Wolfe, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by his parents William...

Thomas J. Orasco

Apr 27, 2010

Thomas J. Orasco Age 75, at rest Tuesday April 27, 2010 at Silver Cross Hospital. Loving father of Rebecca ""Becky""(John L. Sullivan III) Orasco and Linda (Ed) Miller, dearest grandfather of Kevin and Jennifer Miller, one sister Frances (late Roland ) Price, three brothers Eli, Phillip (Stella) and Raymond ""Chuckie"" Orasco, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends...

Sharon M. Clark

Apr 18, 2010

Sharon M. Clark ""Bama"" (nee Vallera) Age 57 At rest Sunday April 18, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center Survived by her loving husband Roger D. Clark, children Tammy, Phillip (Renee), James (Krissy), Joseph (Gina), Jennifer Studnicka and Roger D Clark II., grandchildren Tony Studnicka, Jacob Eubanks and Jamey Studnicka. Brothers and sister Raymond (Cheryl) Vallera of AZ.,...

Michael A. Orenic

Apr 16, 2010

Hon. Michael A. Orenic, age 85, of Joliet passed away on Friday, April 16, 2010. Survived by his children, Michael A., Jr., Dr. Christopher J. (Mary Claire), Paul M. (Dr. Teresa), Gregory J. (Katherine), Gretchen O. (Nicholas) Zwack, Sarah A. (William Patrick) Terheyden, Gabriel G. (Krystal), Alexia O. Huntzinger, and Justin J. (Rina), and 14 grandchildren. Also survived by...

Clarence A. Wedic

Apr 15, 2010

Clarence A. Wedic Age 94, at rest Thursday April 15, 2010 at the Joliet Hospice Home after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his loving and devoted son James (Jean) Wedic of Shorewood,IL., loving grandchildren, Laura (Dave) Anderson, Jim (Jenny) Wedic, loving great grandchildren Joshua and Brittany Anderson and Briana and Myles Wedic, brother-in-law Robert Fabek, sisters-in-law Marie...

Raquel Soto Reyes

Apr 13, 2010

A Celebration of Raquel's Life will begin on Friday, April 16 at Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life at 8:30 am with prayers at the funeral home, then a procession to St. Dominic Church in Bolingbrook, IL where a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 am. Visitation will be Thursday from 3 to 8 pm.

Margaret Mary Rolih

Apr 13, 2010

Margaret M. Rolih Age 92, of Joliet, passed away at Salem Village Nursing home Survived by her son, Richard (Gina), of Lockport; grandson Zachary; daughter-in-law Dianne Rolih of Joliet; granddaughter Dr. Kristen (Kyle) Wells, of Baraboo, WI; and great-grandchildren Larson and Cooper Wells. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband, John F. Rolih, Sr., and her...