Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Gregory L Rolih

Gregory L Rolih

May 24, 2009

Gregory L. Rolih ""Greg"" Age 26, at peace Sunday May 24, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his adoring parents Brenda Baloy (fiancA�?A�AC. Bill Leib) and Paul (Marsha) Rolih, grandparents Larry and Colleen Baloy and Pat Rolih, three brothers Mike (Amber), Matt and Dan Rolih and one sister Amanda Rolih. Fond uncle of Nolan Rolih, also...

Dorothy M Mackay

Dorothy M Mackay

May 22, 2009

Dorothy M. Mackay (nee Zupancic) Age 89, late of Lockport. At rest May 22, 2009 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Born in Joliet, lifelong area resident. Member of St. Joseph"s Church, Rosarian Club, Altar & Rosary Society and K.S.K.J. St. Genevieve Society #108. Former member RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), Senior Services Center of Will County,...

Andrew Kozak

Andrew Kozak

May 18, 2009

Andrew Kozak Jr. ""Andy"" Age 74, at rest Monday, May 18, 2009 at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with Leukemia. Survived by his beloved wife of fifty- three years Mary T. ""Mitzi"" (nee Doll) Kozak, loving father of Denise (Rick) Kostelec and Larry (Debbie) Kozak, dearest grandfather of Chris and Angie Kostelec,...

Karen M Henry

Karen M Henry

May 17, 2009

Karen M. Henry (nee Cardilli) ""Kerns"" Age 52, at rest Sunday May 17, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, after battling many illnesses; she had the stamina of a warrior, and continued to dedicate her life to her family with grace. Survived by her loving husband, Dale Henry; daughter, Angelica Henry; son, Joseph Mateja; granddaughter, Olivia Mateja; mother,...

Sylvia F Plese

Sylvia F Plese

May 16, 2009

Sylvia F. Plese Nee Kalcic Age 87 At rest Saturday May 16, 2009 at Deerbrook Care center. Survived by her loving children Joan Muzzey, Susan (Joseph) Nemec, and Joseph (Mary Frances) Plese. Eight grandchildren, and four great grandchildren Sister Diane Kalcic, brothers Ronald and Abbot Dismas B. Kalcic O.S.B. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Born in Joliet....

Thomas B. Surinak

Thomas B. Surinak

May 11, 2009

Age 82. Passed away peacefully at the Joliet Area Hospice Home, on Monday, May 11, 2009, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident, Tom was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served as a signalman during WWII. He was employed by the Meadow Gold Dairy, Michalene"s Liquors, and retired in 1987 from the Will County Zoning Department. Member of the...

Jane G. Hansen

Jane G. Hansen

May 11, 2009

(nee Kosters) Passed away on Monday, May 11, 2009 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. Survived by her loving daughter Kim (Robert) Perales of Hinckley, IL.; two grandsons Jeremey and Alexander Perales; one sister-in-law Elly (Dick) Boe; nieces Josie (Bob) Lee and Karin Kosters and nephew Harry (Debbie) Kosters. Also survived by several brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews...

Paul J. Baio

Paul J. Baio

May 9, 2009

Age 78 , at rest Saturday May 9,2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his loving wife Veronica R. (nee LaPorte ) Baio, loving father of Gerald and Paul Jr., dearest Pa Pa of Josephine, Anna and Madeline, devoted sister Carol (late Nick) DiOrio, brother-in-law Leo (late Mary) Bologna also survived by numerous nieces, nephews , cousins...

Patricia J. Skully

Patricia J. Skully

May 9, 2009

(nee Tait ) ""Patty"" Age 56, at rest Saturday May 9, 2009 at her home with her family by her side. Survived by her beloved husband of thirty five splendid years Michael Scully , loving mother of Mark (Elena) and BJ (Stephanie) Scully, dearest grandmother of Lanie Lello, Andy and Jack Scully, loving mother Mary C.(nee Sallese) Tait, one...

Doris E. Bishop-Tesch

Doris E. Bishop-Tesch

May 6, 2009

(nee LaFontaine) Age 89, at rest on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her one son, Rick (Mary Ellen) Bishop; grandchildren, Tricia (Brad) Boese, Nicole, Kris (Rory) and Rick Bishop; great-grandchildren, Josh, Cody, Maddyson Bishop and Haeley Boese. Also survived by nieces, Melody Hochevar, Janet Johnson and Cheryl Frasier; nephews Skip Masters and Gary...

Vivian Smrekar

Vivian Smrekar

May 6, 2009

(nee Palmer) At rest on Wednesday, May 06, 2009 at her home in Crest Hill, IL. Survived by her two nieces, Madelyn (late Darryl) Mack and Carol (George) Steele; sister-in-law, Lois (late Edward) Smrekar and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband William Smrekar in 1992; parents Edward B. and Mable (nee Eib) Palmer; two brothers...

John A. Webber

John A. Webber

May 6, 2009

At rest on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his devoted wife of 13 years, Jennifer (nee Roulo) Webber; his mother, Barbara ""Bobbie"" Webber; one sister, Dawn (Daniel) Craig; one niece, Ashley; two nephews, Andrew and Sean; mother and father-in-law, Mary and Eugene Roulo Sr.; two brothers-in-law, Brian (late Patricia) and Eugene Roulo Jr....

Roscoe L. Bonham

Roscoe L. Bonham

May 5, 2009

Passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2009. Survived by his loving children Mary (Dennis) Alberico, Nadine (late Lance) McCalla, Chuck (Nancy) Robinson and Diane (Dwain) Sadler; grandchildren, Amanda (Scott) Miller, Shelley (Bill) Antonelli, Lance, Scott (Amber) and Mark McCalla, Joey (Tammy) and Tim (Wendy) Robinson, Brian (Tammy) Sadler, Tammy (Mark) Owens; twenty great-grandchildren, Jessica, Jacob, Hannah, Mia, Nico,...

Deborah D. Gregory

Deborah D. Gregory

May 5, 2009

(nee Claassen) In a peaceful calm, God called Deborah Diane Gregory (Claassen) (56), born March 23rd 1953, home after a lengthy illness on 5 May 2009 at 9:55 AM. Her loving family and friends surrounded her. She leaves behind a dedicated husband of 35 years, David Joseph Gregory Jr. and three children, Kimberly (Razvan) Voichescu , Diamond, IL, Keith...

Emma J. Fragale

Emma J. Fragale

May 3, 2009

Emma Julia Fragale (Nee Tomazevic) Died at the age of 97 years and 11 months of congestive heart failure on May 3rd, 2009 in her home in Sioux Falls, SD. Born June 21, 1911 to Josephine (Makse) and Valentine Tomazevic; she immigrated from Slovenia, Yugoslavia to the United States at the age of nine; residing in Hiles, WI. Emma...

Brigitte Peterson

Brigitte Peterson

May 2, 2009

(nee Malnar) Age 62, died on May 2, 2009 after a lingering illness. Preceded in death by her parents Valentine and Maria Malnar. Survived by her loving husband Chris A. Peterson; one son Michael C. Peterson; one sister Mary (Jack) McClintock; one sister-in-law Shirley (David) Prest of Phoenix, AZ. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Lifelong...

Josephine S. Wachtor

Josephine S. Wachtor

May 2, 2009

(nee Setlak) At rest on Saturday, May 2, 2009. Survived by her loving daughter Gloria (Jim) Janousek; three grandchildren Sarah, Hilary (Mark) Taghap and Jim E. Janousek; one great-granddaughter Kiara Taghap; one brother Raymond (Janet) Setlak; two sisters Annie (late Mickey) Hutsko and Marge (Joe) Wojtonik. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her...

John P. Rodriguez

John P. Rodriguez

Apr 30, 2009

Age 56, at rest April 30, 2009 at his late residence in Henderson, NV. Survived by son, John Rodriguez, Jr.; and daughter, Cassandra Rodriguez; two grandchildren, Andres and Giana; fiancA�?A�AC., Deborah Cochran; mother, Ema Rodriguez; two brothers, Henry Jr. and Joe Rodriguez; three sisters, Linda (late Ruben) Borrego, Alicia and Gloria Rodriguez; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and life...

Clara L. Planing

Clara L. Planing

Apr 30, 2009

(nee Kropinski) Age 92, at rest Thursday, April 30, 2009, Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by daughter, Dianne (fiancA�?A�AC.e Chris Urioste); brother, Joseph (late Charlotte) (Charlotte Ligos) Kropinski; sister, Loretta (late Alex) Wojtak; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and good friend, Emily Schauer, also survive. Preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Pauline (Sweda) Kropinski; her husband, Elvyn Planing,...

John L. Beckham

John L. Beckham

Apr 28, 2009

""Sonny"" Age 62 At rest Tuesday April 28, 2009 at his late residence in Joliet formerly of Las Vegas Survived by his wife of 21 years Linda L. Beckham (nee Dragovan), three sons, John III, Josh and James, his mother Merline Upchurch of Shorewood,, brothers and sisters Bobby of CA., Jack of WI., Dianne Chisenall of Joliet, Wanda (Dan)...