Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Charles R. Babich

Charles R. Babich

Nov 16, 2008

At rest on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his sister, Doris L. Babich; nieces, Kathleen Zeller, Lorene Taylor, Sandra Carmon, Jari Vanek, Patricia Dzuiban and Carol Simson; nephews, Raymond Rock, William Cox, Victor N. Benson III, James N. Benson; one sister-in-law, Mildred (late Anthony) Babich; also survived...

Dolores J. Schiltz

Dolores J. Schiltz

Nov 16, 2008

(nee Nelson) ""Snookie"" At rest on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with her husband by her side. Survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, John Schiltz; one sister, Phylis (Robert Sr.) Bostanche; niece, Sally (late Rick) Markelz and their children Cody and Ryan; nephew, Robert Jr. and his son, Jared Bostanche. Also survived...

John J. Strnad

John J. Strnad

Nov 15, 2008

Age 38, of Berwyn, a true fighter, finally succumbed Saturday November 15, 2008 to brain cancer he had bravely fought since 2003. John graduated from Morton West High School, Class of 1988. John then attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he was one of the founders of UIC"s chapter of the Gamma Kappa Theta Xi Fraternity; he...

Mary Ann Bielski

Mary Ann Bielski

Nov 14, 2008

Age 67, of Naples, FL (formerly of New Lenox) passed away on November 14, 2008 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Born on May 9, 1941 she's a graduate of Joliet Township High School class of 59.' Retired from Sears Roebuck with 30 years of service. Survived by her loving husband, Daniel; two daughters, Cynthia and Michele; one...

Joseph P. Russ

Joseph P. Russ

Nov 14, 2008

Age 52. At rest Friday, November 14, 2008 at home. Survived by Debra Bordeaux-Russ; daughter, Jennifer Russ; two sisters, Mary Ann Russ and Lois Russ; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Born in Joliet, he was a life long resident. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph (2002) and Isabelle (Koncar) Russ (1997); grandparents, Frank and Frances Koncar, Joseph and...

Joseph B. Mandac

Joseph B. Mandac

Nov 14, 2008

Age 80, at rest on Friday, November 14, 2008 at the Illinois Veteran Home in Manteno, IL. Survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Clementine M. (nee Barthelme) Mandac of Elwood, IL; loving father of Chris (Marcia) Mandac of Custer Park, IL; dearest grandfather of Jason (Lisa) of Elwood, IL, Joshua (Michelle) Mandac, Jennifer (Eric) Wollenzien both of...

William R. Fang

William R. Fang

Nov 12, 2008

Age 83, at rest on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at Meadowbrook Manor surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his devoted wife of 59 years Anna Mae (Brenczewski) Fang; two daughters Karen Crawford-Theobald (Peter Theobald) and Kathi (Jim) Lorenc; grandchildren Heather Lorenc, Jason (Andrea) and Heidi (Fred Guerra) Crawford and Alyssa Theobald; two great-grandchildren Jamie Crawford and Ian Guerra;...

Karyle F. Patnoudes

Karyle F. Patnoudes

Nov 12, 2008

At rest on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his two sons, Wayne (Diane) and Bruce Patnoudes; grandsons, Eric (Jessica), Brian and James Patnoudes and granddaughter, Maggie Patnoudes; great-grandchild, Garrett Patnoudes; and daughter-in-law, Karen Melody; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Elizabeth...

George Mistakovich

George Mistakovich

Nov 12, 2008

Age 86 At rest on Wednesday, November 12, 2008. Survived by one sister Marge Hausfeld; two brothers Joseph (late Ruth) and Charles (Judy) Mistakovich; and fond niece Helen Castleberry and her family as well as numerous other nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Peter and Pauline (nee Kremka) Mistakovich; three brothers Steve, John and Mike...

John R. Beber

John R. Beber

Nov 11, 2008

Age 77. Loving son, brother and uncle at rest on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by nieces and nephews, Jeff (Barb) McCoskey, Kathy (Gene) McNett, Tim (Mary) Quinlan, Paula (Dave) Appel; great-nieces and nephews, Sarah and Josh McCoskey, Janine Zorn, Steve (Jenny) McNett, Jenny (Rob) Neighbors, Christopher, Erin and Kevin Quinlan. Preceded in...

Edward G. Ancel

Edward G. Ancel

Nov 7, 2008

Edward G. Ancel has gone to join his dear Olga in heaven just as she once wrote him, ""With God's blessings we'll make this world a wonderful stepping stone into eternity."" Ed, 89, died on Friday, November 7, 2008 after a full life based on faith and love. Ed was born in Joliet, on September 8, 1919 to Joseph...

Betty Carr

Betty Carr

Nov 6, 2008

Betty Carr (Nee Robinette) Age 82, at rest on Thursday, November 6, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center due to a fall. Survived by her two sons Gerald W. (Terry) of Joliet, IL. and James (Janet) Carr of Fostoria, OH.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by...

Helen M. Lissy

Helen M. Lissy

Nov 5, 2008

Helen M. Lissy (nee Panian) At rest on Wednesday, November 5, 2008. Survived by her loving husband of 34 years Robert Lissy; one daughter Helene Lane and grandson Jeffrey Lane. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary Panian; sisters Mayme (Vincent) Crnkovic, Vida (William) Kambic, Caroline (Bruno) Grikstas and...

Diana G. Lovera

Diana G. Lovera

Nov 3, 2008

Age 82 At rest on Monday November 3, 2008 at Rosewood Care Center. Survived by Daughter Diane L. (Mark) Brown, grandchildren Erik (Amanda) Brown and Amie Brown. Numerous nieces , nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Lovera Jr., parents Jesus and Julia Lenci, Brothers Nino, Spartuco, sisters Dilva Kiral, and Elba Bianchi. Born...

Robert W. Milligan

Robert W. Milligan

Nov 2, 2008

Age 78. At rest on Sunday, November 2, 2008. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Elizabeth (Karpel); one son, Mark (Diane) Milligan; two daughters, Karen (Patrick) Papesh, Joyce (Dr. Stephen) Pappas; devoted and proud grandpa of seven granddaughters, Megan and Erin Milligan, Kelly and Kristin Papesh, Jacqueline, Elizabeth, and Stephanie Pappas; one sister, Lois (Robert) Vaughn; one...

Sylvester T. Mammosser

Sylvester T. Mammosser

Nov 1, 2008

Age 93 At rest Saturday, November 1, 2008, at Joliet area community Hospice Home. Survived by his daughter, Sylvia (Bill) Klepec; son, Roger (Christine) Mammosser; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kim), Daniel (Kelly), Christopher, Rick (Tara) Klepec, Wendy (Timothy) Stanley, Mark and Todd Mammosser; great-grandchildren, Matthew, Luke, Jordan, Kaitlyn, Kylie, Alexandra, Madeline, Peter and Abby; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive....

Kathleen L. Popovich

Kathleen L. Popovich

Oct 29, 2008

(nee Shields) ""Kay"" ""Sis"" Age 83, at rest Wednesday October 29,2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her beloved husband of sixty six years Stephen G. Popovich, loving mother of Stephen R. (Kathy)Popovich and Kathy Harvish, dearest grandmother of Lynn(William) D"Amico, Eric Popovich, Jason Popovich, Christopher(Kim) Harvish, Stephanie(Dave)Hoffman, Khristy Maberry, Michael Fisher, Darrin(Allison)Fisher, twenty one great...

Charles E. Stiglic

Charles E. Stiglic

Oct 28, 2008

Passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice. Born on September 14, 1928 to the late Charles and Pauline (Senffner) Stiglich. Charles was a Joliet resident his entire life attending St. Mary's Croation Grade School, Joliet Catholic High School and was secretary of his 1946 graduating class. He was an outstanding high school athlete in...

Kathleen M. Ursitti

Kathleen M. Ursitti

Oct 23, 2008

Kathleen M. Ursitti Age 55, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2008 surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with Vasculitis. Survived by her parents Daniel and Nancy (nee Cankar) Ursitti and one brother Daniel (Judy) Ursitti. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents Mauro and Carmella Ursitti; maternal...

Eleanor J. Kernc

Eleanor J. Kernc

Oct 22, 2008

(nee Wruk) At rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home at age 87. Survived by one daughter Joan and two sons William (Susan) Kernc of Peoria, IL. and Robert (Terry) Kernc of Diamond, IL.; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; her sister Phyllis (William) Binzen; brother and sister-in-law Albert and Lorraine Kernc, and brother-in-law...