Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Donald F. Boseo

Donald F. Boseo

Mar 2, 2009

""Duckie"" Age 80, at rest March 2, 2009 at his late residence with his family by his side. Survived by his cousin Gene H. (Barbara) Finney, Aleta (Mick) Pavnica; and sons, Brent (Patricia) Finney; and daughter, Betty Rostan; and numerous friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hildur (nee Polson) Boseo. Donald graduated from St. Patrick's Grade...

Michael W. Chytracek

Michael W. Chytracek

Feb 26, 2009

Age 62, at rest Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by his family. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Maureen E. (nee Majetic); four sons, Michael (Lisa), Marc (Cassie), Matt and Scott Chytracek; three grandchildren Colin, Reilly and Finn; mother-in-law, Marge Majetic; brother-in-law, Jeff Majetic; and niece, Marley; Aunt Frances (Donald) Trautner and...

Julie Martinez

Julie Martinez

Feb 25, 2009

Age 84, at rest on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at Kindred Hospital, Sycamore, IL. Survived by her husband, Jose P. Martinez; two sons, Jose Martinez and Juan (Dawn) Martinez; one stepdaughter, Maria Elena (Jesus) Ramirez; a stepson, George J. Nahas; and grandchildren, Elisabeth and Eli Martinez, all of Joliet. Julie was born in Lebanon, coming to America in the...

Constance P. Startz

Constance P. Startz

Feb 23, 2009

(nee Vilimavicius) ""Connie"" Age 77, at rest Monday February 23, 2009 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Survived by ten children, Robert (Ellen), Elizabeth (Frank) Stec, Tony ""Carl"", Jo Ann (Nick) Bravato, James, Linda Marcolina, Judith Moats, Janeth Grogg, Michael and Howard; nineteen grandchildren, Bobby, Danny, Brittany, Samantha, Michael, Michelle, Christine, Lauren, Jennifer, Stephanie, Stacey, David, Kyle, Zach, Deanna,...

Frances C. Plisich

Frances C. Plisich

Feb 22, 2009

Age 90. Passed away Sunday, February 22, 2009. Frances was the 'first born' to Peter and Katherine (nee Nemanich) on April 9, 1918. She is survived by her loving brothers and sisters, Bernice, Edward and James Metesh and Marian Dombrowski; also dear nieces, nephews and numerous cousins in the U.S., Canada and Slovenia. Fran was preceded in death by...

Lawrence E. Thontlin

Lawrence E. Thontlin

Feb 21, 2009

Lawrence E. Thontlin Sr. Age 86. Lawrence was born in Elwood, IL and lived in Joliet most of his life. Passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home due to a lingering illness. He was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Ethel (Bridge) Thontlin and brother Merle Thontlin. He is survived by his...

Robert F. Cambic

Robert F. Cambic

Feb 17, 2009

Robert F. Cambic ""Bob"" At rest Tuesday, February 17, 2009 at Joliet Area Hospice Home. Survived by his beloved wife of sixty one years Lorraine M. (nee Galass) Cambic, loving grandfather of Marcus and Dr. Christopher(Angie) Cambic, God father of niece Kathy (Bob) Hotuyec, one nephew Tim (Mary) O"Connor, brother and sister-in-law Dick and Barb O"Connor also survived by...

Robert P. Eagle

Robert P. Eagle

Feb 13, 2009

""Bob"" Age 67. At rest suddenly on Friday, February 13, 2009 at his late residence. Survived by his wife of 43 years, Mary H. (nee Roman); daughter, Kimberly Ann (Jose) Martinez; his grandson, Alexander J. Eagle-Martinez; a future grandchild soon; brother, Edward (late Barbara); two sisters, Regina (Thomas) Wilhelmi Sr., Maryhelen (Richard) Elbert of Michigan; six sisters-in-law; one brother-in-law;...

William F. Kubinski

William F. Kubinski

Feb 13, 2009

William F. Kubinski Age 82 At rest Friday February 13, 2009 at Fairview Care Center. Survived by his loving wife of 56 years Louise A. (nee DeBenedetti) Kubinski. His brother Robert (late Martha) Kubinski. Preceded in death by his parents Frank and Helen Kubinski, brothers Edward (Mary), Joe (Phyllis), sisters Grace Jungles, Dorothy Hilt and Juel Cavanaugh. Born in...

Ida E. Coomes

Ida E. Coomes

Feb 12, 2009

Ida E. Coomes (nee Aguzzi) At rest on Thursday, February 12, 2009 at Our Lady of Angels surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her devoted daughter Catherine (Earl) Scholp; loving grandchildren Judy (Jack) Tezak, Douglas, Daniel, Matthew (Kim) Scholp; Teresa (Raul) Valladolid and David (Tracy) Scholp; fourteen great-grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; special aunt Phyllis (Lloyd) Flatt; special cousins...

Mary Jane Crnkovic

Mary Jane Crnkovic

Feb 5, 2009

Mary Jane Crnkovic (nee Tynon) At rest on Thursday, February 5, 2009. Survived by her two daughters Jean (Steven) Bagel and Jane Crnkovic; one grandson Anthony Crnkovic and two sisters Marjorie (Charles) Graham and Helen (Robert) Niedrich. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, brothers and sisters-in-law. Preceded in death by her husband Walter Crnkovic and her parents James and...

Anton C. Krasovec

Anton C. Krasovec

Feb 2, 2009

Anton C. Krasovec ""Tony"" Age 88 of Waukegan, IL., at rest on Monday, February 2, 2009 surrounded by his devoted wife. Survived by his loving wife Mary E. Krasovec. They were married at Chapel 2 Fort Monmouth Red Bank, NJ and recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on January 1, 2009. Also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law; many special...

Esther Martinez

Esther Martinez

Jan 30, 2009

Survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Art Martinez; and her wonderful daughters, Veronica (Fabian) Malave, Amy (Bruce) Solorzano, Stephanie (Tony) Rodriguez, and Erika (Santiago) Villafuerte; proud grandmother of Quirina, Stephanie, Desiree, Angelina, Emily, Bruce, Jalyssa, and Baby Veronica; daughter of Frances Marinez; sister of Linda (Sal) Rangel, MaryLou (Licha) Marinez, Jimmy Jr. Marinez, Ray Marinez; also survived...

Margaret D. McGrath

Margaret D. McGrath

Jan 27, 2009

Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the age 100. Survived by her children, Marge (late Bob) Witkowski and Robert (Patti nee Cummings) McGrath; daughter-in-law, Sue (late Raymond Dean) McGrath; grandchildren, Cliff (Sue) McGrath; John, Bob and Michael (Chris) Witkowski; Tom, Meg (Dave) Marti and Patrick (fiancA�?A�AC.e Ashley) McGrath; great-grandchildren, Katie and Ashley McGrath; Melissa, Danielle and...

Lorraine R. Kernc

Lorraine R. Kernc

Jan 26, 2009

Age 83, at rest at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center on January 26, 2009. Survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Albert; children Donna (Alan) Chesko, Alan (Karen) from PA., David (Hilda), Kolleen (David) Cherry; grandchildren Alan Chesko, Jr., Christiann (Rob) Scarafia, Melinda Kernc, Ryan (Jamie) Kernc, Madison Cherry and Jacob Kernc; step-granddaughter Dana Lipson; seven great-grandchildren; her...

Katherine P. Foster

Katherine P. Foster

Jan 26, 2009

Katherine Pearl Foster (nee Lorigan) ""Kate"" Age 83, passed away January 26, 2009. Born on August 2, 1925 in Applewold, PA to the late George Thomas and Pearl Irene (Rupert) Lorigan. Katherine has lived in Joliet for the past 51 years where her and her late husband James A. Foster raised their family. Katherine grew up in Kittanning, PA,...

Gerald E. Lenzen

Gerald E. Lenzen

Jan 24, 2009

Age 70, at rest Saturday, January 24, 2009 at his late residence. Survived by his son, Kevin M. (Tina) Lenzen; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Tiffany Lenzen; two brothers, Richard (Georgia) and Donald (Lorrie), sister Carol (late Cecil) Ray; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Born in Joliet. Preceded in death by his wife, Reba (nee Stricklen); parents, Albert and Helen...

John E. Helis

John E. Helis

Jan 24, 2009

Age 83, at rest Saturday January 24, 2009 at his late residence. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, (Joyce nee Spiers) Helis; two sons, Gerald A. (Diane), and Steven A. (Cindy); grandfather of Jason A. (Jennifer), Ryan M. (Sara), Stacey A. (Eric Reimer), Joseph E. Helis, Shawn (Angie) Krupianik, Lori (Bill) Rakoski, Ryan and Katie Krupianik; great-grandfather...

Louis W. Tomazic

Louis W. Tomazic

Jan 22, 2009

Louis William Tomazic Born May 4, 1923. Passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the age of 85. Lifelong resident of Joliet, IL. Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army and being awarded the Purple Heart. Retired in November 1988 after 30 years of service as a manager of Berry Bearing Company. Survived by his loving wife...

Walter Kulof

Walter Kulof

Jan 21, 2009

Walter Kulof Age 90, of Shorewood, died peacefully in his sleep on January 21, 2009. Born February 14, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, Walter was raised in Morris by his mother and step-father, Mary and Adam Elinewski. In addition to his parents and his sister Kathryn, he has now rejoined his beloved wife of 65 years, Lauretta (Sampson) Kulof whom...