Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Norman L. Stowe

Norman L. Stowe

May 29, 2011

Norman L. Stowe, age 63, died Sunday, May 29, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. He is survived by his wife Nicolette (nee Esler), and daughters Nora and Nancy (John) Planinsek, granddaughters Julia Planinsek and Charlotte Stowe, brothers Ralph (Pam) Stowe, David (Mary) Stowe, Andrew (Penny) Stowe, and Thomas (Kathy) Stowe, mother-in-law Theresa Esler, as well as numerous...

Donald W. Hill

Donald W. Hill

May 28, 2011

Donald W. Hill Age 82. At rest Saturday May 28, 2011 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook. Born and resided in Earlville, Il before moving to the Danville area. Donald was a veteran of the United States Navy serving as an Electrician"s Mate (EM1). He was also a member of the Earlville American Legion Post #549, and a member of...

John J. Ramirez Sr

John J. Ramirez Sr

May 24, 2011

John J. Ramirez, Sr. Age 80, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at Fairview Care Center, Joliet. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Adeline (nee Lopez), children Tammy (Michael) Vidican, Lori (Aaron) Aversa, John (Lori) Ramirez Jr., grandchildren David Vidican, Michael Maher, Aaron and John Aversa, Nicole and Dana Ramirez, and Sky Rys. He is also survived...

Rose Ann Gutierrez-Arias

Rose Ann Gutierrez-Arias

May 19, 2011

Rose Ann Gutierrez-Arias, 47, of Joliet passed away May 19, 2011. Beloved wife of Jaime Arias; loving mother of Michael Mejia; dear daughter of Delores Simon and S. Gus Gutierrez; sister of Daniel Smicker, Natalie (John) Herron, Marina Gutierrez, Laura (Ruben) Vallejo, Karen Gutierrez, Victor Gutierrez, Ann (Chuck) Bretz, Mary Gutierrez, John Gutierrez, and Anna Gutierrez. She is also...

Donald R. Slowinski

Donald R. Slowinski

May 13, 2011

Donald R. Slowinski Age 63, died Friday, May 13, 2011 at Hines Veteran"s Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Rosemary (nee Hunssinger), sons Christopher (Tyler), Dennis, Donald, and Timothy (Elizabeth) Slowinski, grandchildren Kaylee, Landon, Benjamin, and Annabelle Rose Slowinski, sister and brothers George (Karen) Slowinski, James Slowinski, Patricia (James) Tabor, and Walter Rudolph. Also...

Susan Kwasniewski

Susan Kwasniewski

May 11, 2011

Susan Kwasniewski, (nee Dzak), age 88, late of Diamond, IL, formerly of Lockport, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at her late residence. She is survived by her children Charles (Patricia) Kwasniewski, Andrea (Tim) Spier, and Noel (Jay) Wroblewski, grandchildren Sarah (Christopher) Polotto, Jennifer (John) Jerman, Tim Larson, Shawn Larson, Tracy Larson, Christal (Bill) Meyer, and Cheri Lynn Wroblewski, 8...

Edith Marie Alberico

Edith Marie Alberico

May 10, 2011

Edith M. Alberico, age 96, died peacefully on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home under care of hospice. She is survived by her children Arlene (Richard) Packley, Geri McGinn, Richard (late Geri) Alberico, grandchildren Michael, Chris, and Jeffrey (Robin) McGinn, Kate (David) Luers, Rick Packley, Robyn (Brian) Okon, Tami (David) Georgeff, Kim (Tom) Higgins, Danette (Bobby)...

Stephen F. Ospalik

Stephen F. Ospalik

May 7, 2011

Stephen F. Ospalik, 93, at rest Saturday, May 7, 2011. Born in Joliet, Stephen was a lifelong resident. He was a World War II Army Air Force veteran serving in the Central Pacific Theatre. He retired from United States Steel and Wire after 32 years. Survived by his daughters Linda (Thomas) Alfredson and JoAnn Ospalik; granddaughters Amy (Matthew) Jewell,...

Carol Ann Burwa

Carol Ann Burwa

May 7, 2011

Carol Ann Barwa, 59, of Crest Hill, formerly of Elgin, passed away May 7, 2011. Beloved wife of Bob; loving mother of Jessica and Joshua (Pamela); dear grandmother of Ryan; sister of Rita(David) Dosemagen, Phyllis Smith and Diane (Tim) Koopman; she is also survived by her nieces and nephews and other loved ones. Carol was a teacher at K.D....

Scott Thomas Tezak

Scott Thomas Tezak

May 6, 2011

Scott Thomas Tezak, 23, of Minooka, passed away May 6, 2011. Survived by his daughter Madilynn ; fiancA�?A�AC.e Samantha Gnatz; parents Jackie and Tom; sister Jill; grandparents Lucy and Jack McDonald; grandmother Inez Tezak; he is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his grandfather Ralph Tezak and his aunt Barb Markelz. Scott had...

Peter Wisniewski

Peter Wisniewski

May 4, 2011

Peter Wisniewski, age 93, late of Shorewood, died May 4, 2011 at Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home. Born in Joliet, he retired from the City of Joliet Fire Department after 20 years of service. He is survived by his daughters Carol (Charles) Delehanty, Constance Kohl, and Gertrude (Richard) McDowell, his grandchildren Chris (Greg) Offerman, Kim (Dwayne) Killian, Richard (Ardean)...

Alex J. Krupka

Alex J. Krupka

May 1, 2011

Alex J. Krupka, age 84, died Sunday, May 1, 2011 at his late residence in Crest Hill. He is survived by his daughter Lisamari (James) Westerfield, his granddaughters, Courtney and Jessica Westerfield, his sister Bernice (late George) Provost, of Argo, and brother Walter (Lila) Krupka of Argo, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Alex was preceded by his wife,...

Jose Munoz

Jose Munoz

Apr 30, 2011

Jose Munoz, Jr., age 46, late of Joliet, died on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. He is survived by his wife, Shawn (nee Briones) Munoz, his children Joey, Carlos, Michael and Stephanie Munoz, step-children Justin and Jason Davila, his parents Maria and Jose Munoz, Sr, his brothers and sisters, Ricky (Tammy) Munoz,...

Loretta M. Sukley

Loretta M. Sukley

Apr 24, 2011

Loretta M. Sukley (nee Hibler) Des Plaines, IL., formerly of Rockdale Age 92 passed away April 24. 2011 Loretta is survived by her beloved son, Roman L. and his wife , Maurine of Des Plaines; a dear granddaughter , Michele and her husband, Tim Strouts of Chicago; three sisters, Julia Halpin of Cullom, Dorothy Slejko of New Berlin, WI.,...

Steve Lorik

Steve Lorik

Apr 24, 2011

Steve Lorik, 74, of Joliet, born in Budapest, Hungary, passed away April 24, 2011; beloved husband of Nancy nee Mau; loving father of James, Stephen, and Deborah (Mike) Keller; dear grandfather of Emily and Ethan Keller and Sydney Lorik; brother of Marika Horvath; also survived by a niece, Zsuzsuka, a nephew ,Tibor, and numerous relatives. Preceded in death by...

Thomas J Bertino

Thomas J Bertino

Apr 22, 2011

Thomas Joseph Bertino, age 80, lifelong resident of Joliet passed away peacefully at The Joliet Community Hospice Home on April 22, 2011. Beloved husband of 61years to Beverly (nee Elenwood). Beloved father of Daniel T. (Luann), David G. (Brenda) and Vicki (Tom) Lennon. Proud Grandfather of Brian (Jessica), Matthew, Nicholas, Nathan Bertino, Breanna & Thomas, Jr Lennon. Great Grandfather...

Geraldine R Daggett

Geraldine R Daggett

Apr 20, 2011

GERALDINE DAGGETT DOW Age 90. Entered eternal life on April 20, 2011, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. A life-time Joliet resident, she was born in Joliet on October 15, 1920. She was a graduate of St. Raymond Grade School and St. Francis Academy. Gerry was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. While her health permitted, she was...

Ruth J. Haggerty

Ruth J. Haggerty

Apr 17, 2011

Ruth J. Haggerty, nee Pemberton, 86, of Joliet, born October 21, 1924 at rest April 17, 2011. Loving mother of John W. (Debbie) and Julie (Arthur) Paul; dear grandmother of Thomas (Sherry) Welch, Kathy and Lisa Heller, Shaun (Cindy), Jason (Jenny), Ryan and Timothy Haggerty; great grandmother of 7; caring sister of Walter H. (Marilyn) Pemberton. Preceded in death...

Robert J. Maternoski

Robert J. Maternoski

Apr 15, 2011

Rev. Robert J. Maternoski, age 77, of Romeoville, passed away April 15, 2011. Robert Maternoski was born on April 10, 1934 in Manistee, Michigan to Dominic Maternoski and Elsie Kowalski Maternoski and was baptized at St. Joseph Church in Manistee. Following studies at St. Joseph Elementary School in Manistee, St. Michael Elementary School and St. Joseph High School in...

Marilyn Hock

Marilyn Hock

Apr 14, 2011

Marilyn ""Lynn"" Hock, (nee Carey), age 79, of Joliet, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 58 years John G. Hock; her children John (Ann) Hock, Nancy (Jim) Mueller, Carey (Margaret) Hock, Betsy Hock, Deborah (Dr. Steve) Prinz and David (Malissa) Hock;...