Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Margaret D. McGrath
Jan 27, 2009
Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at the age 100. Survived by her children, Marge (late Bob) Witkowski and Robert (Patti nee Cummings) McGrath; daughter-in-law, Sue (late Raymond Dean) McGrath; grandchildren, Cliff (Sue) McGrath; John, Bob and Michael (Chris) Witkowski; Tom, Meg (Dave) Marti and Patrick (fiancA�?A�AC.e Ashley) McGrath; great-grandchildren, Katie and Ashley McGrath; Melissa, Danielle and...
Lorraine R. Kernc
Jan 26, 2009
Age 83, at rest at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center on January 26, 2009. Survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Albert; children Donna (Alan) Chesko, Alan (Karen) from PA., David (Hilda), Kolleen (David) Cherry; grandchildren Alan Chesko, Jr., Christiann (Rob) Scarafia, Melinda Kernc, Ryan (Jamie) Kernc, Madison Cherry and Jacob Kernc; step-granddaughter Dana Lipson; seven great-grandchildren; her...
Katherine P. Foster
Jan 26, 2009
Katherine Pearl Foster (nee Lorigan) ""Kate"" Age 83, passed away January 26, 2009. Born on August 2, 1925 in Applewold, PA to the late George Thomas and Pearl Irene (Rupert) Lorigan. Katherine has lived in Joliet for the past 51 years where her and her late husband James A. Foster raised their family. Katherine grew up in Kittanning, PA,...
Gerald E. Lenzen
Jan 24, 2009
Age 70, at rest Saturday, January 24, 2009 at his late residence. Survived by his son, Kevin M. (Tina) Lenzen; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Tiffany Lenzen; two brothers, Richard (Georgia) and Donald (Lorrie), sister Carol (late Cecil) Ray; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Born in Joliet. Preceded in death by his wife, Reba (nee Stricklen); parents, Albert and Helen...
John E. Helis
Jan 24, 2009
Age 83, at rest Saturday January 24, 2009 at his late residence. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, (Joyce nee Spiers) Helis; two sons, Gerald A. (Diane), and Steven A. (Cindy); grandfather of Jason A. (Jennifer), Ryan M. (Sara), Stacey A. (Eric Reimer), Joseph E. Helis, Shawn (Angie) Krupianik, Lori (Bill) Rakoski, Ryan and Katie Krupianik; great-grandfather...
Louis W. Tomazic
Jan 22, 2009
Louis William Tomazic Born May 4, 1923. Passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2009 at the age of 85. Lifelong resident of Joliet, IL. Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S. Army and being awarded the Purple Heart. Retired in November 1988 after 30 years of service as a manager of Berry Bearing Company. Survived by his loving wife...
Walter Kulof
Jan 21, 2009
Walter Kulof Age 90, of Shorewood, died peacefully in his sleep on January 21, 2009. Born February 14, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, Walter was raised in Morris by his mother and step-father, Mary and Adam Elinewski. In addition to his parents and his sister Kathryn, he has now rejoined his beloved wife of 65 years, Lauretta (Sampson) Kulof whom...
Madonna A. Kestel
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...
James Cummings
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...
Lorraine D. Duncan
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...
Thomas A. Shroba
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...
Marian Quitman
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...
Louis Hernandez
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...
Jason s. Pucel
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,...
Olga Agnes Tomastick
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....
Dorothy J. Unmisig
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...
Paul Paul R.
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...
Robert D. Pedersen
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)...
Elizabeth A. Benigni
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,...
Angela O. Skriner
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...
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