Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
James F. Markelz
Jul 15, 2009
James F. Markelz, age 76, of Joliet, died peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, July 15, 2009, surrounded by family at home. Born January 29, 1933, a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL, he was the third son of Anton J. and Angela B. Markelz. He was a 1947 graduate of St. Raymond Grade School and a...
Anton R. Russ
Jul 13, 2009
Anton R. Russ ""Tony"" Age 80, at rest Monday July 13, 2009 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by his beloved wife of 54 years Joan ""JoAnn"" E. (nee Schmars) Russ, loving father of Gary (Terry), David (Darlene) and Paul (Sherry) Russ dearest grandfather of Jennifer and Nicholas Russ and Lizbeth Russ, six step grandchildren Kelly, Kristen and Danny Kuhl,...
Ralph E. Hibler
Jul 13, 2009
Age 81, died suddenly on Monday, July 13, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Born in Joliet to the late Matt and Mary (nee Zema) Hibler, he was a lifelong resident. He was in the grocery and meat business for many years in Joliet. Later he owned and operated the Minooka Food Mart. He was an avid supporter...
Pauline H. Benedict
Jul 9, 2009
Pauline H. Benedict ""Lee"" (Nee Juricic) Age 88 At rest Thursday, July 9, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by two daughters, Roxann (David) Grzetich and Jodine (Robert) Sistek; three grandchildren, Deron (Susana) Grzetich, Bryan (Kristen) Murphy and Kevin (Christine) Murphy; three great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Grzetich; and Kyler and Brea Murphy; four sisters, Josephine (late Bernard) Ressler, Dolores (late...
Frank A. Lisdero
Jul 8, 2009
Frank A. Lisdero Age 94, taken to his Lord on Wednesday July 8, 2009 in his home surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Laverne M. (nee Guardia) Lisdero; children, Judy (Swede) Lindstrom, Paulette (late George) Boehner, Lu (Barry) Gordon and Raspin Stuwart; 12 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren; also survived by four children, Don...
Malaysia Carolyn-Denise West
Jul 7, 2009
Malaysia Carolyn-Denise West Born on March 12, 2009 and passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, July 7, 2009, with family by her side. Survived by her parents Kelvyn West Jr. and Jennifer Marbury; paternal grandparents Kelvyn West Sr. and Linda (Alexander) Goss; maternal grandparents Jamar (late Carolyn) Marbury; paternal great-grandparents Jacqueline (late Mack) Stewart and Larry (late Olivia) Goss; maternal...
Betty J. Sill
Jul 6, 2009
Betty J. Sill Age 77 Nee Harrison At rest Monday July 6, 2009 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by her loving children Jim (Bobbie), Bob (Jan), Sue (Dan) Collins, Tom, Debbie (Dan) Tuider, grandchildren Lucrezia, Lisa, Tim, Zac, Maureen, Cody, Ava, great grandchildren Layla and Connor. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her...
Evelyn M. Zola
Jul 6, 2009
Evelyn M. Zola (nee Enich) Age 81. Passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her devoted husband of 57 years Thomas Zola; three daughters Cindy Zola, Laurie (Joe) Jelinek, and Gail (Alex) Kostueck; four granddaughters Nadia Zola; Emily and Rachel Jelinek; and Olivia Kostueck....
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...
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