Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jan 21, 2009

Madonna A. Kestel (nee Nurczyk) Age 57, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family at her side. Survived by her husband of 34 years, Ken, of Manhattan; her daughter, Melissa, of Chicago; her son, Brian, of Manhattan; her sister, Karla Nurczyk, of Joliet; and her sister, Mary Beth...

Jan 21, 2009

James Cummings ""Jim"" Passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 21, 2009 with his loving wife and daughter by his side, his buddy ""Louie"" nearby and surrounded by his cherished family. Survived by his devoted wife of 32 years Kathleen Cummings (nee Rogers); his loving and precious daughter Brittany; his mother Rosemary Cummings; brothers and sisters Jeanette (Larry) Floyd, Mary...

Jan 13, 2009

Age 78 At rest on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Survived by her husband, Samuel, her children David (Debra), Susan (Doug) Olomon, Karen Duncan, Laura (Robert) Klouda, and Samuel Jr. (Jennifer) Duncan; 5.grandchildren; her brother Edward (late Jeanette) Szepelak, and one sister, Eleanor (John) Bajt, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, her...

Jan 12, 2009

Thomas A. Shroba Age 77, peacefully at rest on Monday, January 12, 2009. Survived by his wife Marie (nee Pleski) Shroba; five children Michael (Kimberley), Stephen, David (Jennifer), Mary Kay (Mark) Ruettiger, Jean (George) Czart; thirteen grandchildren Christopher, Kate and Eliza Shroba; Brittany, Jacob, Lauren and Madison Shroba; Matthew, Joshua, Kyle and Cassie Ruettiger, Jenna and Julia Czart; one...

Jan 12, 2009

(nee Quintus) At rest on Monday, January 12, 2009 at Fairview Care Center. Survived by her daughter Jean Quitman; two sons Paul (Vicki) and David Quitman; grandchildren Alan, Jill, Nicole, Theresa and Carmen Jr., great-grandchildren Natalie, Audrey, Maggie and Alex. Preceded in death by her husband Richard C. Quitman (March 1998), her parents and one brother. Longtime parishioner of...

Jan 5, 2009

Louis Hernandez At rest on Monday, January 5, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family and all those that loved him. Survived by his loving wife of 52 years Carolina Hernandez; children Diane, Paul, Nancy (John) Greenwalt, and Brian Hernandez; grandchildren Jessica, Lindsay, Kayla, Kelsey, Ian and Chelsea; and one brother Marcus ""Joe"" Hernandez. Louis was a veteran...

Jan 2, 2009

""Ace"" Age 36, at rest Friday, January 2, 2009. Survived by his loving parents, John ""Dick"" and Kathy (nee Furto) Pucel; two brothers, Shane (Edna) and Aaron Pucel; grandparents, Pollyanne (nee McKeon) (Late John) Pucel, Frank and Ann (nee Hanis) Furto; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his grandfather, John Pucel; great grandparents,...

Jan 1, 2009

Age 96, at rest Thursday, January 1, 2009 at Deerbrook Care Centre. Survived by one sister, Anita Tomastick; cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Anna (nee Tkach) Tomastick; and infant sister, Ludmilla. Olga was born in Taylor Springs, IL. and resided in Joliet most of her lifetime. Private services were held at Elmhurst Cemetery....

Dec 28, 2008

Age 85, at rest Sunday December 28, 2008 at the Joliet Hospice Home with her family by her side. Loving mother of Charlene Voitik, Richard (Sally) Unmisig Jr. and Beverly (Anthony) Jadron; dearest grandmother of Michael and Richelle Voitik, Meredith (Larry) Holcombe, Kevin Whitehead, Nicholas, Melissa and Jessica Jadron; great-grandchildren, Alec, Madison and Emma Holcombe; one sister, Delores (late...

Dec 28, 2008

""Sonny"" Age 69, at rest Sunday December 28, 2008 at his home with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Shirley A. (nee Ketz) Day; loving father of Deborah (Rocky) Koehler and Kris (Jeff) Sargent; dearest grandfather of Rocky, Jr. and Matthew Koehler, Samantha Jo Sargent; five...

Dec 27, 2008

86 years young passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 27, 2008 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. Born December 26, 1922 in Joliet, IL. Bob was a retired ironworker Local 444. Preceded in death by wife, Katherine; parents, William and Mayme; brother, Charles; and great-granddaughter, Nicole C. Gray. Survived by one sister, Dorothy (Bob)...

Dec 25, 2008

Age 83, At rest Thursday, December 25, 2008 at Willow Falls surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her daughter, Anne (Richard) Stein; grandchildren, Timothy (Joanne) Stein and Amy (Brian) Carrol; great-grandchildren, Joey and Mackenzie Stein; sister, Ruth (late Robert) Cardwell; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Minarich (1966); second husband,...

Dec 24, 2008

Loving mother of Mary Lou (Donald) Roberts of Jacksonville, FL and Samuel (Helen) Adkins of Mokena; dearest grandmother of Dr. Christopher (Cheryl) Roberts and Bradley and Keith Adkins; great-grandmother of Montserrat, McKinley, Christopher and Caulder Roberts; two sisters, Bernice Stiles of Chicago, Theresa Guenther of Joliet; and sister-in-law, Barbara Smrekar of Joliet; and nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by...

Dec 23, 2008

""Justin"" Age 15, of Joliet, IL, passed away suddenly, December 23, 2008 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. Born August 3, 1993 in Joliet. He was a freshman at Premier Academy in Joliet. Surviving are his parents, Charles and Diane (nee Jasnoch) Saltzman of Joliet; three sisters, Addie M., Abbie I., and Cassandra R. Saltzman all of Joliet; maternal...

Dec 22, 2008

Age 89, at rest Monday December 22, 2008 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Loving father of Catherine (David) Wear; dearest grandfather of Allison Wear; one sister, Pauline (late James) Padilla; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his much loved wife, Celia (nee Gutierrez) Jaso; parents, Manuel and Caterina (nee Padilla) Jaso; two sisters,...

Dec 19, 2008

(nee Kostos) At rest on Friday, December 19, 2008 peacefully at her home. Survived by her son John Bertolone; grandchildren Nick (Jackie) Gornick, Mike Gornick Jr. and Jenny (Jeff) Crompton; great-grandchildren Nathan and Madelynn Gornick; Jacob, Jeremy, Jenna and Justin Crompton; son-in-law Michael (late Joann) Gornick and her two cats Spooky and Taz. Preceded in death by her daughter...

Dec 16, 2008

At peace on December 16, 2008 at Rosewood Care Center of Joliet. Born June 6, 1947in Joliet, IL, Joyce attended St. Francis Academy, graduating in 1965. She was a resident of Aurora, IL for the past 30 years.Joyce worked at APSA in Elwood, IL for seven years, and retired from the FAA, Aurora Center in 2002, where she worked...

Dec 16, 2008

Josephine R. Tezak "Jo" (nee Kuncic), age 83, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 while in Florida for her grandson's graduation.

Loving mother of Mary Jean (Tom) Hayducak, John "Jack" (Judy) Tezak, Richard "Dick" (Ellen) Tezak and Tom (Lori) Tezak. Dearest grandmother of Becki and Ryan Hayducak; Amy (Jeff) Rodrigue, Sarah, Christopher Tezak, their mother,...

Dec 15, 2008

Age 88, at rest on Monday, December 15, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with family by his side. Born January 15, 1920. Survived by his loving wife, Petra Perez; children, Ofelia Perez, Alicia Valadez, Victor (Esther), Jose (Lupe), Georgina Perez, Joel (Patricia), Frank, Virginia (Isidro) Velasquez, Estela (Henry) Wojtas, Rosalinda Sanchez; stepsons, David (Brenda), and Robert Lopez;...

Dec 15, 2008

Age 66, at rest December 15, 2008. Loving mother of Daniel M. Jr. and Joseph J. Potochnic; dearest grandmother of Morgan and Ryan Potochnic; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Jason and Agnes (nee Liker) Failing; one brother, Jason Jr. Failing. Barbara was a lifelong Lockport and Joliet resident, currently employed...