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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Edmund R. Blowers
Oct 20, 2008
Edmund R. Blowers, 81 years young, passed away peacefully at the Joliet Area Community Hospice, on Monday, October 20, 2008 with his loving daughter/caregiver Susan at his side. Mr. Blowers was born on October 4, 1927 to Ralph and Lenora (nee Batoki) Blowers in Elyria, Ohio settling in Joliet, Il in 1937. Preceded in death by his loving wife...
Edward P. Mahoney
Oct 17, 2008
Age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 17, 2008 at his home. Survived by his loving children, Melissa and Nicole Mahoney; loving and special friend, Michelle Mahoney; and one brother, Timothy (Tina) Mahoney. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Helen (nee Johnston) Mahoney. Employed at Nutec...

Stella Marie Keca
Oct 14, 2008
(nee Barnik) Age 91, at rest Tuesday October 14, 2008 Preceded in death by her husband George J. Keca (2008), infant daughter Marilyn Jean, parents John and Julia(nee Kruczek) Barnik, two sisters Sophie Barnik and Mary Rapcan, one brother Peter Lazur. Loving mother of Judith(James)Behrmann and Patricia(Patrick)McGinnis; dearest grandmother of John(Cecilia Leung), Jeffrey, Kathy and Michael(Jennifer Reichenberger)McGinnis, Patricia(Kenneth)Krock and...

William F. Mandac
Oct 13, 2008
Born on July 8, 1924 in Joliet, IL. Survived by brothers, Michael (Spike) Ercegovich, Reddick III, Joseph Mandac of Elwood, IL; sisters, Mary Lojesli of Joliet, IL, Margaret Comp of Rockford, IL, Francine Krizmanick of Joliet, IL, Judy Kepp of Nioga, IL; son, Wilfred Mandac of Escondido, CA; daughter-in-law, Chon Baird-Mandac of Escondido, CA; grandson, MM2 William L. Mandac...

Jared R. Schlenkert
Oct 11, 2008
Age 27, at rest Saturday October 11,2008 suddenly. Survived by his parents Deborah A. Johnson and William R. ( Barbara) Schlenkert, One brother Joseph Schlenkert, step brother Kevin Schlenkert, also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his brother Jason Schlenkert, grandparents Joseph and Ann Stahulak, Edward and Evelyn Schlenkert. Jared was born...

Patricia A. Rockenbach
Oct 11, 2008
(nee Nolan) Age 77, at rest Saturday October 11,2008. Loving mother of Susan (Steve) Reeder, dearest grandmother of Jennifer (Jeremy) Jurvick and Jeffrey (Darcy) Hochevar; dearest great-grandmother of Jessica Jurvick, Mason Hochevar, Michael Leura and D. Alicia Angulo. Patricia is also survived by two sisters, Marylynn (Leonard) Hagerty and Donna (late Bill) Minkwitz; one brother, Larry (Mary Kay) Nolan...

Radoslaw Owierczuk
Oct 11, 2008
Radoslaw Owierczuk ""Radek"" Age 21, at rest Saturday October 11,2008 Survived by his parents Wiaczeslaw and Lucyna (nee Chmara) Owierczuk; two sisters, Sylvia and Olivia; grandmother, Teresa Chmara; one uncle, Miroslaw Chmara as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins in Poland. Radoslaw was born in Poland and has resided in Minooka since 2001. He was a graduate of...
Mary Casper
Oct 8, 2008
Age 86. At rest on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her sons, Sergei and Mark Casper; sister-in-law, Ann Casper; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Casper; parents, Frank and Mary (Dranchak); and granddaughter, Alexandria Casper. Born in Joliet. Long time member of St....

Mary C. Churnovic
Oct 8, 2008
(Nee Chiarmonte) Age 79 At rest on October 8, 2008 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years Robert L. Churonovic Sr., children, Rob (Vicki), Gary, and Mayor Nick Churnovic. Grandchildren, Lori, Matthew and Timothy, sisters Dorothy, Ann, Jenny and Sally. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her son Sam,...

Mary L. Agnich
Oct 7, 2008
""Little Mary"" Age 87. At rest on October 7, 2008 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet. Born in 1921 in Chicago Heights, IL to Slovak immigrant parents, Andros and Maria (Bielek) Briestensky. Came to Joliet in 1927 to live with foster parents, Joseph and Anna (nee Durek) Surjan. Survived by her daughter, Georgene (James Schaible) Agnich; sons, Frank Jr....

Richard J. Albert
Oct 4, 2008
Age 81 At rest on Saturday October 4, 2008 at his late residence. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years Wilma (Jean) (nee Williams), children Kenneth (Karen), Donna (Jeff) Blazekovich, Richard Jr., 9 grandchildren Stacy, Jeffery (Miranda), Michael (Nicole), Dennis (Shannon), Stephanie (Joe), Craig, Kelly (Chuck), Tim, and Aimee, and 10 great grandchildren, two sisters Elizabeth (late John)...
Bernice L. Garavalie
Oct 4, 2008
Bernice L. Garavalia Nee Svetlecich Age 79 Bernice Passed away peacefully October 4, 2008 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home at the age of 79 losing her courageous battle with cancer. She was born and raised in Joliet and was a resident of Peotone. A long time member of St. Paul"s The Apostle Church Peotone, a Eucharist Minister and...

Beatrice G. Will
Oct 2, 2008
Beatrice G. Will (nee Cox) Born March 5, 1934 in Wilton, WI. Passed away on October 2, 2008 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was a wonderful wife and loving, devoted and caring mother. She is survived by her eight children Susan (Randy) Parks, Barbara Coffey, Lois (Fred) Rathbun, Carol (Joe) Hayes, Phyllis Saad, Earl Will,...
Charles E. Stiglic
Oct 2, 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...

Eugene J. Kopec
Sep 29, 2008
Age 75, at rest on Monday, September 29, 2008. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Jean (nee Barkowski) Kopec; loving children, Dr. Keith (Dr. Nancy Lorenzini) of Cedar Rapids, IA, Dr. Scott (Rachel) Kopec of Princeton, MA, Lynett (Michael) Mohr of Morton Grove, IL; nine grandchildren, Emily, Brian and John Kopec, Abigail, Amy and Acadia Kopec, Kohler,...
Lois Marie Fischer
Sep 28, 2008
Age 89, born on January 1, 1919 in Elwood, IL. Passed away on September 28, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by one son, Fred (Judith) Bishop; two grandchildren, Annette (Max) Bryant and Mark (Kim) Bishop; four great-grandchildren, Samuel and Kayla Bryant, Ashley and Richard Bishop. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Hazel Bradley; husband,...

George J. Keca
Sep 28, 2008
Age 95. Born May 30, 1913At Rest September 28, 2008. Survived by beloved wife of 71 years, Stella M. (nee Barnik); beloved father of Judith (James) Behrmann and Patricia (Patrick) McGinnis; beloved grandfather of John (Cecilia Leung), Jeffrey, Kathy and Michael (Jennifer Reichenberger) McGinnis, Patricia (Kenneth) Krock and Matthew Behrmann; beloved great-grandfather of Kaitlyn Krock and Vaughn McGinnis; three...

Indira Doobay
Sep 28, 2008
Joliet, IL- A mother, wife, sister, and friend died yesterday at her home; she was 61 years young. She died of complication do to colorectal (colon) cancer which she had been fighting since 2005, her son, Neil Narine, said in a statement released by the family. Born July 3, 1947, Indi was always known for putting others before herself....

Richard M. Korst
Sep 27, 2008
""Dick"" ""Rich"" Age 82, at rest Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his dearly beloved and loving wife of eight and a half years, Joyce (nee Juricic) Korst; loving father of Richard Korst of Sandpoint, ID, Renee (James) Brannen of Richmond, VT, Terrence (Terri) Korst of Joliet and Victorine (Howard) Mahoney of Gardner,...

Mary T. Foth
Sep 27, 2008
Age 94, born in Fairmont, IL, at rest Saturday, September 27, 2008 at the Woodview Health Care Center in Fort Wayne, IN. Survived by three grandchildren, Pamela (Ron) Williams, Mark (Teri) and Michael (Michelle) Eichhornand; and five great-grandchildren; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, William Foth (1971); parents, Felix and Helen...
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