Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Anne A. O'Brien

Anne A. O'Brien

Mar 15, 2009

(nee Sitar) At rest Sunday March 15, 2009 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Loving mother of Nancy O"Brien, two sisters Agnes Schultz and Cecilia Vidmar, sister-in-law Mary Sitar also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded by her husband Denis J. O"Brien (2004), parents Joseph and Karolina (nee Zivnostka) Sitar, One sister Sue Mulvihill, five brothers Frankie, Stephen, John,...

Marie J. Spillie

Marie J. Spillie

Mar 14, 2009

At rest on Saturday, March 14, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by children, Patricia (Frank) Kurtz, Karen (George) Herman and Joseph (Carmen) Spillie; grandson, Joseph (Marta) Spillie; survived by numerous grandchildren; great-grandchildren; great-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; also survived by her special friend, Cindy Ledesma; and special companion, Peewee. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Spillie; parents,...

Ralph L. Wedic

Ralph L. Wedic

Mar 13, 2009

At rest Friday March 13, 2009 at his home with his family by his side. Loving father of Sharon Wedic; dearest grandfather of Jordan Kiley; one brother-in-law, Albert (late Lorraine) Kernc; special friend Mary Ann Barry also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine M. (nee Batozech) Wedic; and one sister, Lorraine...

Diane Marie Sanders

Diane Marie Sanders

Mar 13, 2009

Age 58, passed away at home on Friday, March 13th 2009 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her parents, Alvin and Margaret (Mlakar) Attaway; beloved husband, Leslie Sanders; two daughters, Tana and Shannon (Walter) Marquardt; one step-son, Shane (Nichole) Sanders; two sisters, Peggy (Bradley) Gilbert and Patty (Donald) Kroesch; and three grandchildren; as well...

Juan V. Ruiz

Juan V. Ruiz

Mar 12, 2009

Juan Ruiz, Jr. age 56 ,died on March 12, 2009 at Rush Copley Hospital in Aurora, IL. Juan was born on October 26, 1952 in Kingsville, TX. He was a Veteran (Sergeant) in the Army for 12 years; Juan was a wonderful pastor for 14 years. He served as the Pastor of Christ Church of Victory in Joliet, IL....

Theodore Pastore

Theodore Pastore

Mar 12, 2009

Theodore Pastore Jr. ""Teddy"" Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 12, 2009 with his family by his side. Survived by his parents Theodore Sr. and RoseMary Pastore; two sisters Connie (nee Pastore-Awalt) (Herb) Biggs and Theresa (nee Pastore) (Bob) Kaczmarek; nieces Jacqueline (Mark) Kaegebein and Allison (Mark) Rutkowski; nephews Michael Petrusich, Eric (Shelli) Awalt, Brian Petrusich, Steven (Erin) Awalt,...

Glenn E. Steed

Glenn E. Steed

Mar 8, 2009

Age 42. Passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 8, 2009. Survived by his devoted wife Susan M. (nee Strysik) Steed; his loving child-to-be; parents Glenn Sr. and Judy (nee Richards) Steed; one sister Jennifer (Brian) Allen; one brother Brian (Joanne) Steed; father and mother-in-law Edward and Kathy Strysik; brothers-in-law Edward (Marlene), Doug and Steve Strysik; sisters-in-law Tiffany (John) Bolek...

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...