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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
George Lopez
Jul 4, 2009
Age 72 At rest Saturday July 4 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family Survived by his children Roberta Tenuta, Tina ( Rich ) Salvatore, Elizabeth ( Eric ) Weis, George ( Michelle ) Lopez Jr. and Brian Lopez 10 Grandchildren Sisters Lupe (the late Ben ) Ferreira and Aurora ( William ) Gallegos...
Margaret C. Majetic
Jul 2, 2009
(nee Bertotti) At rest on Thursday, July 2, 2009 at her late residence with her loving family by her side. Survived by her children Maureen (late Michael) Chytracek and Jeffrey Majetic; grandchildren Michael E. (Lisa), Marc (Cassandra), Matthew and Scott Chytracek; Marley Majetic; great-grandchildren Colin, Reilly and Finn; one sister Annette (Edwin) Thomas. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews...
Marie Scheidt
Jun 29, 2009
Marie Scheidt (nee Popek) Age 85, at rest on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her sons, Robert (Patricia K.), William (Patricia A.), James (Beverly) and Richard Scheidt; grandchildren, Beth (Rich) Kelch, Brian, Katherine, Karen (Doug) Blunk, Tony and Tom; and Dan Scheidt; great-grandchildren, Nick and Julia...

Robert W. Popovich
Jun 26, 2009
"" Bobby P."" At rest Friday June 26 ,2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with his children at his side. Loving father of Robert W. (Pam) Popovich, Jennifer R. (Ian) Blazekovich and Scott Popovich, dearest grandfather of Drew Popovich, Brady Kostecki and Brooke, Lorenzo and Tony Blazekovich, parents Rita (nee Brooks) Willard and George Popovich, step sister...
Elsie M. Toth
Jun 26, 2009
At rest Friday, June 26, 2009 at RML Specialty Hospital, Hinsdale, IL. Loving mother of Debbie (John) Maline and Alan (Patricia) Toth, dearest grandmother of Jeremy Maline, and Corey, Brandon and Justin Toth. Also survived by special nephews Ron Setina and Billy Pucel, and numerous other nephews, nieces and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband George J. Toth...

Catherine E. Thorne
Jun 24, 2009
(nee Buric) At rest on Wednesday, June 24, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her son Patrick B. Thorne and daughter Catherine (Randall) Clemens; grandchildren Patrick A. Thorne; Tonya and Carmen Clemens; one sister Ann (late Bernard) Kozlowski; two brothers John (late Mary) and George Buric. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Susan K. Epple
Jun 23, 2009
Susan Kuhar Epple Susan (Sue) Kuhar Epple, age 62, died peacefully in her St. Charles, IL home on June 23rd comforted by her beloved husband, Steven Epple, and surrounded by the God-given caregivers who helped ease her transition to the next life we all seek. A private family service was held an June 27 at the Kuhar Family Plot...

JoAnn Orlovich
Jun 20, 2009
At rest on Saturday, June 20, 2009. Age 68. She was previously employed by First Midwest Bank of Joliet. Member of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church. Survived by her mother, Mildred Orlovich; brother Joseph (Josephine) Orlovich Jr., niece Marlo (Bartley) Perry; nephew Joel (special friend Colette Naal); niece Paula (Jon) Waller; and grandnephew Brice Waller. Numerous relatives survive. Preceded...
Charles T. Morrow
Jun 19, 2009
""Red"" Age 87 Born May 19, 1922, at rest June 19, 2009. Born in Wheeler, Mississippi. Served in the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in Louisiana before enlisting in the U.S. Army in October 1941. He served with honor during World War II in North Africa. Red was employed by Blockson (Olin) Chemical working as a plant operator. After 33...

Doreen J. Hoffman
Jun 18, 2009
Nee Pietrowski Age 64 At rest Thursday, June 18, 2009. Survived by, Kimberly A. (David) Sasai, Kristen J. (Michael) Storcz grandchildren, Amber, Joseph , Frankie, Sisters Arlene (Roy) Peters, Donna (Ray) Baniewicz, Arlen (Sue) Pietrowski, numerous nieces and nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Emily (nee Dziedziec) Pietrowski. Born in Chicago IL....

Harry C. Hoffman
Jun 18, 2009
Age 76 At rest Thursday, June 18, 2009. Survived by Kristen J. (Michael) Storcz, Kimberly A. (David) Sasai, grandchildren, Joseph , Amber, Frankie, sister Loretta (Stanley) Twardak, dearest cousin Lorraine Malm, numerous nieces and nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Frances (Shurpit) Hoffman, brothers and sisters, Frank, Sylvester (Lil), Raymond (Val), Leonard...

Agnes L. Jacobs
Jun 15, 2009
Born July 14, 1935 and passed away on Monday, June 15, 2009. Survived by her grandaughter, Tara Drumm; three sisters, Francina Sleconich, Evelyn (Thomas) Ford and Veronica Flynn. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her daughter, Mary Drumm; and four brothers. Formerly of Emington, IL. and graduated from Kempton High School and St. Joseph...
Clara C. Popek
Jun 10, 2009
Clara C. Popek (nee Duda) Age 95, at rest Wednesday June 10, 2009 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Mother of Joanne McKenney and James (Mary Ann) Popek, dearest grandmother of Elizabeth McKenney, Michelle (Todd) Mecke and Jacob Popek also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by husband William Popek, son Thomas Popek, grandson Michael McKenney, parents Stanley...

Stanley Delehanty
Jun 4, 2009
Stanley Delehanty ""Del,"" ""Jim"" Passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2009 after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 79. Born July 21, 1929 in Streator, IL. to Harold and Loretta Delehanty. Del was preceded in death by his parents Harold Sr. and Loretta; two brothers Harold Jr. and Raymond Delehanty and father and mother-in-law Kermit and...

James G. Allocco
Jun 4, 2009
Age 91, at rest on Thursday, June 4, 2009 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by his son Frank (Sharon) Allocco; grandchildren Terry (Kathleen) and Tim (Paula) Allocco; great-grandchildren Rory, Troy, Nicholas and Blake Allocco; sisters Marie Moroz and Yolanda Bersano. Preceded in death by his wife Catherine (nee Costa) Allocco; parents Frank and Josephine (nee Capasso) Allocco; one brother...
Crystal D. Thurston
Jun 1, 2009
Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2009 at her late residence. Survived by her oldest child, Jordan Thurston and twin boys, Jayden and Jamari Croswell; her mother, Linda (Jim) Doty; step-brother, Jeff Doty; step-sister, Dana Doty; fiancA�?A�AC., Russell Croswell; uncle, Eddie Helton; great-aunts and uncles, Jim and Ceil Helton; great-cousins Cheryl, David and Annette. Also survived by numerous...

Joseph E. Pruss
May 29, 2009
Joseph E. Pruss Age 80, at rest on Friday, May 29, 2009 following a lingering illness at Joliet Area Community Hospice, with his family by his side. Veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in WWII. Lifelong resident of the Joliet area. Survived by his beloved wife of 62 years Mildred (nee Gecan); loving father of Ronald E. (Donna) Pruss,...

Angela Marie Kostel
May 29, 2009
Sister Angela Marie Kostelec, OSF (1908-2009) dies peacefully at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home on May 29, 2009. Born in Joliet, IL on May 6, 1908, she was the fifth daughter born to Anton and Mary (Stefanic) Kostelec. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Anthony Costello and John Kostelec; and her sisters, Mayme, Anne,...

Darwyn E. Johnson
May 28, 2009
""Moon"" Age 77, at rest with the Lord, May 28, 2009 at his home in Naperville, IL surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving and devoted wife Maud (Mickey) nee Henniger. his children, Karen (Shawn) Hughes, Melrose Park, IL, Darwyn Michael (Blanca) Johnson, Guatemala, CA and Konnie (Thomas) Pucel, Channahon, IL, daughter-in-law Lori (Johnson) Linn. Formerly of Wilmington,...

Mary L. Gerat
May 26, 2009
(nee Macak) Age 96, passed away peacefully, Tuesday May 26, 2009, surrounded by her family. Born in Joliet, October 13, 1912 and a life long resident of Joliet and member of St. Cyril and Methodius Church. Preceded in death by her husband Andrew B. Gerat in 1955, parents Paul and Helen (Baranak); four brothers Joseph Baranak, John Baranak, Paul...
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