Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Perscilla Ann Belsan

Perscilla Ann Belsan

Aug 8, 2008

At rest on Friday, August 8, 2008 surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Thomas G. Belsan, Sr; her sons, Thomas G. (Jennifer), John (fiancA�?A�AC. Beth) Belsan; brother and sisters, Bobbie, Frank and Donna; her dog, Taco; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, especially her cousin, Kirby. Preceded in death by...

Ada E. Milcher

Ada E. Milcher

Aug 5, 2008

Ada E. Milcher (nee Sparks) Age 94, at rest Tuesday August 5, 2008 at the Joliet Hospice Home formerly of Lakewood Nursing Home of Plainfield, IL. Survived by her dearest grandchildren Deborah Trizzino of Minooka, Roberta (Randy) Scott of Marseilles; great-grandchildren: Dustin and Darcy Trizzino, Heather (Mike) Poma and Sarah (fiancA�?A�AC. Mike Daschner) Scott; one sister and two brothers...

Stanley Sega

Stanley Sega

Aug 4, 2008

Age 99, at rest Monday, August 4, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving father of Joseph Sega also survived by one sister and one brother. Preceded by his parents; and one brother. Stanley was born in Slovenia, resided in Joliet for the past fifty-nine years. He retired in (1974) from Rand McNally Prayer services will be held...

Ryan James Martinez

Ryan James Martinez

Aug 2, 2008

Age 26, passed away suddenly August 2, 2008. Survived by his loving wife Morgan Martinez; loving daughter Allyson Marlene Martinez; loving parents Ronald (Shawn Thomas) Martinez, Mary Alice (Grant Weber) Martinez; loving twin sister Nicole (Jason) Stroud; nephew Hayden Oliver Stroud (godson); father and mother-in-law James Mahoney and Diane Pirman; brother and sister-in-law Jimmy and Katie Mahoney; loving grandparents...

Donald L. Walsh

Donald L. Walsh

Aug 1, 2008

Age 63, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2008 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by his loving wife, Mary (nee Juricic); one son, Bruce (Audra) Walsh; three daughters, Nadine Walsh, Lenora (Rick) Starmann and Valarie Walsh; four step-daughters, Janet (Brian) Bucciarelli, Kimberly (Dale) Bakalar, Michelle Hamdan, (Samuel Cornejo), Nicole Hamdan; one brother, Paul (Cynthia) Walsh; one sister, Cathy (Robert)...

Evelyn L. Mauro

Evelyn L. Mauro

Jul 31, 2008

Evelyn Mauro (nee Horvat), age 81, went home to the Lord surrounded by her family on July 31, 2008. The Angels surely wept with joy to see Evy embrace her unforgettable husband "Chich." Their love will now continue after 4 long years of separation. Evy is survived by her cherished daughter Mary Ann (Gaylord) Faull and adored grandchildren: Justin...

William F. Martin

William F. Martin

Jul 30, 2008

At rest on July 30, 2008. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Evelyn (nee Culler) Martin; children, Cathy Martin, Susan (John) Domalewski, William J. (Lammy), James (Pamela) Martin; grandchildren, Jason Domalewski, Kathryn (Robert) Fajardo, Liz, Hana, Rachel, Jaclyn, Shawn and Ryan Martin; one great-grandchild, Sabrina Fajardo. Veteran of the US Navy serving in WWII. In lieu of...

Dorothy L. Dragovan

Dorothy L. Dragovan

Jul 30, 2008

Dorothy L. Dragovan (nee Zobel) ""Granny"" Age 85, passed peacefully Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at Rosewood Care Center. Survived by her three children, Diane (Roger) Johnson, Linda (John) Beckman of Las Vegas, NV and Don (Luanna) Dragovan of Shelbyville, IL; six grandchildren Nicole and Greg Underhill, Nathan, Andrew, Donny Dragovan and Anthony Purdy. Also survived by several nieces, nephews...

Nicolas Campos

Nicolas Campos

Jul 23, 2008

Nicolas Campos, age 69, of Joliet, passed away July 23, 2008 at Joliet Area Hospice. Preceded in death by his son, Anthony Campos; his parents, Daniel Campos and Agustina Pena; his brothers, Frank Campos and Daniel Campos. Survived by his wife, Emilia Caracheo Campos; her children, Julio C. Gonzalez, Edgar Gonzalez, Juan I. Gonzalez, Jonathon Gonzalez, and Michael A....

Edwin J. Sokolowski

Edwin J. Sokolowski

Jul 22, 2008

""Ed"" At rest Tuesday, July 22, 2008 suddenly. Survived by his mother, Lottie A. Matile (nee Pantol); sisters, Joyce (Edwin) Holden, Judy (Dave) Harrison; niece, Melissa (Adam) Singer; and nephew, Todd Holden; great-niece, Mackenzie Singer; great-nephews, Bryce and Blake Holden; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his father, Edwin M. Sokolowski; stepfather, Richard Matile....

Angela C. Chytracek

Angela C. Chytracek

Jul 14, 2008

Age 87, at rest on Monday, July 14, 2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice with her family by her side. Survived by her son, Michael W. (Maureen nee Majetic) Chytracek; grandchildren, Michael (Lisa), Marc (Cassandra), Matthew and Scott Chytracek; great-grandchildren, Colin and Reilly Chytracek and Finn Chytracek; one sister, Frances (Don) Trautner; one brother, William (late Nelda) Gutnik;...

Dorothy Wojtak

Dorothy Wojtak

Jul 10, 2008

Age 86, at rest on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by beloved nieces, Francis (Seddy) Sefcik and Jeanie (George) Goins; nephews Richard (Carol) Grachan, Larry (Bonnie) Grachan, Dennis (Pam) Grachan; numerous great-nieces and nephews, eat-great nieces and nephews; great-great-great nieces and nephews. Special thanks to great-great nephew, Brad Hailey and aunt Loretta Wojtak....

Evelyn Ann Heiden

Evelyn Ann Heiden

Jul 9, 2008

Age 73, at rest Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Melvin Heiden; loving mother of Gary, Greg (Cindy) Heiden, and Gayle (Eric) Ziegler; dearest grandmother of Nicole, Marc, Eric, Kelly, and Zack; one sister, Dolores Butters; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded by parents, Victor...

Lavina A. Estell

Lavina A. Estell

Jul 8, 2008

Age 64, at rest Tuesday at St. Mary Hospital in Kankakee, IL with her daughters and grandson by her side. Loving mother of Nancy Tezak, Donna (Larry) Roseboom, Barbi (Butch) Millay, and Cassie (Allen) Gentry; dearest grandmother of Tiffany (Brett) Harper, Sean Fazekas, Steven (Cory) Fararre, Alexander, and Benjamin Gentry; three great-grandchildren, Hayden Harper, Katelyn, and Stephanie Fazekas; one...

Raymond A. St. Germain

Raymond A. St. Germain

Jul 8, 2008

Age 95, at rest Tuesday July 8, 2008 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Loving father of Terrance (Cecilia), Thomas (Cheryl) St. Germain; dearest grandfather of Melissa and Christine St. Germain, Michael St. Germain, and Kimberly (Matthew) Casto; three great-grandchildren, Ella, Nathan, and Emily St. Germain; also survived by numerous nieces; nephews; cousins; and a loving friend, Sharon Balough. Preceded...

Angela Hotuyec

Angela Hotuyec

Jul 7, 2008

Age 94, at rest Monday, July 7, 2008 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, August Hotuyec; parents, Louis and Angela (nee Kovacic) Vidic; two sisters, Louise (Thomas Koenig) and Alice Vidic at infancy; three brothers, Leonard, Theodore, and Robert Vidic; three nephews, John R. Hotuyec,...

Carol Volling

Carol Volling

Jul 3, 2008

Age 84, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2008. Resident of Joliet and Lockport. Born on February 19, 1924. She and her late husband, George being a part of America's greatest generation. She was a Girl Scout Leader and Den Mother for the Boy Scouts, a member of the Library Board for DesPlaines Valley Public Library District, a yoga instructor...

John F. Kosmerl

John F. Kosmerl

Jul 3, 2008

Age 86, at rest Thursday July 3, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by two grandson"s David (Alex) Panian, and Joseph (Erin) Panian, their parents Lawrence Jr. and Sherrie Panian, two great granddaughters Kimberly and Kate Panian, brother Joseph (Kay) Kosmerl, sister-in-law Suzanne (Late Robert) Kosmerl, numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his...

Edith J. Storch

Edith J. Storch

Jul 2, 2008

Age 78. At rest Wednesday July 2, 2008 at her late residence. Survived by daughter, Deborah (Dan) LeGrand; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Storch; grandmother of Jonathan David Storch; sister, Joyce (Bill) Klamerus; sister-in-law, Arleen Beaudry; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Wayne N. Storch; parents, Carroll and Jean (Martin) Beaudry; her son, David W. Storch; brothers and...

Frederick A. Kruk

Frederick A. Kruk

Jul 1, 2008

Frederick Albert (David) Kruk, age 64 of Crest Hill, passed away on July 1, 2008 while being surrounded by his wife and four daughters. Frederick was born in Chicago to parents Ann and Frank Kruk on March 16, 1944. He went to Joliet Catholic and then met Father Reinhold Link OFM who became his friend, mentor, and spiritual counselor....