Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Helen E. Gasparic

Helen E. Gasparic

Jun 5, 2008

Helen E. Gasparic (nee Kramerich) Age 90. Born in Joliet, IL and a member of St. Mary Nativity Church. At rest June 5th at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, Joliet, IL. Survived by her son, John (Judy) Gasparic; grandchildren, Carrie (Robert) Rubin, David Gasparic, John (Joy) Lapicki, Christopher Lapicki; great-grandchildren, Hannah and Amanda Lapicki; two brothers, Aloysius Kramerich and Francis...

Earl D. Bishop

Earl D. Bishop

Jun 5, 2008

Age 47, at rest Thursday June 5,2008 in Escadido, Ca. Survived by his wife Kirsten (nee Olson) Bishop, father of Earl Bishop III and Emily Bishop, parents Earl and Nancy Bishop ,father and mother-in-law Sven and Joyce Olson, one sister Debbie (Dave) Francisco, one brother Michael ( Jeanne) Bishop, also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins....

John Joseph Kelly

John Joseph Kelly

Jun 3, 2008

John J. (Jack) Kelly, 72, died at his Shorewood residence on Tuesday, June 3. Survived by his loving wife Diane (Tierney) Kelly, son Tony Kelly of Montgomery, IL, and daughter Nicole Kelly of Washington D.C. Jack was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He taught in the Joliet Public Schools and was a principal and superintendent in numerous Illinois...

Herbert A. Gregorash

Herbert A. Gregorash

Jun 3, 2008

At rest on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by his niece Cheryl Saylor. Preceded in death by his parents John and Hermine (nee Kaynish) Gregorash; one brother Clarence Gregorash. Herbert was born in Joliet and has been a lifelong resident. Retired from Caterpillar from the engineering department after 26 years of service. Veteran of the...

Joan M. Frieders

Joan M. Frieders

Jun 3, 2008

Age 71. Exceptional Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Aunt and Friend, Joan M. Frieders, a lifetime resident of Joliet, Passed at the age of 71 on June 3, 2008 at the Joliet Area Hospice Home From a long courageous battle from Breast Cancer. Her strength and Faith were admired by all who knew her. Joan is survived by her Loving Husband,...

Michael E. Lawlor

Michael E. Lawlor

May 31, 2008

Age 39. At rest Saturday May 31, 2008. Survived by his mother Jo Ann (Lawlor) Parnell, step father Clyde M. Parnell, brother Jeffrey M. (Sherri) Lawlor, sister Kathy (James) Kitchens, step brother Justin S. (Julie) Parnell, nieces and nephews Kevin, Shannon, and Shawn Lawlor, Ava Kitchens, Scott Parnell Kimberly and Ashley Bierant. Born in Joliet preceded in death by...

David Michael Swinney

David Michael Swinney

May 29, 2008

David Michael Swinney Age 24 At rest Thursday May 29, 2008, Survived by his Father David W. Swinney, Mother Darlene Brandon, step mother Shari Rambow, loving brother of Danyel (Jeremy) Devine, Troy and Jordann Swinney, two nieces, Abbigail and Peyton Devine. Visitation Sunday 2 to 6 PM According to Michaels whishes cremation rites will be accorded after visitation.

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Claire L. Felbinger

Claire L. Felbinger

May 28, 2008

On May 28, 2008, Dr. Claire L. Felbinger passed away in Washington, DC. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Felbinger; and brother, James Felbinger. She is survived by her mother, Mary Ann Felbinger; brother, Richard Felbinger; sister-in-law, Cindy Felbinger; niece, Molly Felbinger; husband, Richard Bingham; step-children, Paul Bingham and Connie Castaldo Sibilsky; and numerous grandchildren; other...

Barbara R. Kociuba

Barbara R. Kociuba

May 27, 2008

Age 86 years, at rest on May 27, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph"s Medical Center, in Joliet. Born February 5, 1922 in Joliet, IL. and has resided there until her death. Survived by children Joseph E. (late Barbara) Kociuba of No. Bay Village, FL., Jane E. (late David) Polnaszek-Gray, Michael Gray of Hawthorn Woods, IL., and James E. (Sally)...

Lucinda Tomac

Lucinda Tomac

May 26, 2008

Age 77, at rest suddenly on Monday May 26, 2008 with her family by her side. Survived by her loving children Mike (Betty) Chavez, Reuben (Verlene) Chavez, Mary Jane Webb, Nick Chavez, Richard (Annette) Chavez, Henry Chavez, Jimmy Chavez, Andy Tomac and Linda Tomac. Also survived by fifty-seven grandchildren, great and great-great grandchildren; her mother Maria Guadalupe Encinias; brothers...

Monica B. Jeretina

Monica B. Jeretina

May 19, 2008

Age 62, at rest Monday May 19, 2008 at the Joliet Area Hospice Home with her family and care giver by her side. Survived by her four sisters Bridget Jeretina, Magdalen (John) Reed, Mary Ann Jeretina Agnes (David) Kapinus, four brothers Michael (Rosemarie), John, Andrew (Danielle) and Matthew Jeretina, step children Alex (Joni) and Louis (Marie) Tsakiris, Katrina (Ron)...

Sarah Cirrencione

Sarah Cirrencione

May 18, 2008

Age 100, born September 16, 1907, at rest May 18, 2008 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Survived by one sister Jenny Bova also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, very good friend Vivian Hubert and care giver Sofia. Preceded by her parents Ciro and Cosima (nee Impallaria) Cirrencione, two sisters Josephine Cirrencione and Natalina Bauc, four brothers Anthony, Roger, Jack and...

Lamor Carlos Simington

Lamor Carlos Simington

May 16, 2008

Age 23, Passed away suddenly on Friday, May 16, 2008. Born June 24, 1984 in Joliet, IL. Survived by his loving parents, Larry and Irma Simington; brothers, Lawrence Simington and LeShaun Simington; sisters, LaTonya Simington, Lariane(Fernado) Simington-Hernandez, Laura Simington and Lorrie Simington; nephew, Fernando Jr. ; nieces, Lorriza and Jaide; grandmothers; Margaret Simington and Eva Vallejo; and numerous Aunts,...

Frank S. Lewandowski

Frank S. Lewandowski

May 15, 2008

Age 91, lifelong resident of Joliet passed away Thursday, May 15 at his home with his family. Frank always had a smile and a one-liner for his many lunchtime and evening customers at his downtown food and drink establishment, the Downtowner, which closed in 1975. After that he kept his social life active by selling promotional items for Midwest...

Mary Marinin

Mary Marinin

May 13, 2008

Age 85, at rest Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving mother of Geraldine (Bruce) Hockin and Jacqueline Henriksen; dearest grandmother of Nicholas Henriksen, Natasha (Daniel Jandura) Henriksen, Brian (Michele), and Joseph Zitello; great-grandchildren, Jordan Jandura, Addison Zitello; one sister, Elizabeth Mendel; one brother, Henry Wilgotski. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded...

Eugene Slaboszewski

Eugene Slaboszewski

May 8, 2008

Age 73, of Joliet, at rest suddenly Thursday, May 8, 2008. Gene was born in Joliet, IL on February 24, 1935. He is survived by his loving daughters, Denise Boudreau and Kathy (Steve) Scent; his parents John and Elizabeth Slaboszewski; his brothers Don (Rita) and Jack and his sister Diane (Bill) Madigan; many nieces and nephews; caring friends and...

Agnes M. Ludden

Agnes M. Ludden

May 7, 2008

At rest on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by her children Dorothy (Kenneth) Resh, Edward (Patricia), Bert (Deborah) Ludden; eleven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters Marcella (late Joseph) Ludden and Louise (Arvel) Gordon, Charlene (Clyde) Schreiner. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her loving husband Frank G. Ludden; her...

Agnes S. Knowles

Agnes S. Knowles

May 6, 2008

Agnes Saye Knowles, 93, passed away May 6, 2008 in Las Vegas. She had been a resident of Las Vegas for the past six years. Born in Rockdale, IL on January 21, 1915, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Knowles, Sr; parents, Frank and Mary Saye; and ten siblings. She is survived by her son, Leroy...

James F. Govednik

James F. Govednik

May 5, 2008

At rest on Monday, May 5, 2008. Survived by his brother Joseph (Barbara) Govednik; two sisters Jean Govednik and Dorothy (John) Mahan; sister-in-law Diane Govednik; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends the Mahalick Family. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Johanna (nee Kosmerl) Govednik; brother William-2007 (Diane) Govednik. Graduated from St. Joseph School and Joliet Catholic...

Cecile M. Seymour

Cecile M. Seymour

May 4, 2008

Born on January 16, 1913 and born into eternal life on Sunday, May 4, 2008 with her family by her side. Daughter of the late Albert and Blanche (nee Hubert) Lemrise. Survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Paul F. Seymour; children, Pauline (Joe) Mikuska, Robert (Ann), Alphe (Pat) and Arthur (Maryann) Seymour; seven grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; brothers,...