Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Rose A. Pounovich

Rose A. Pounovich

Nov 13, 2007

Age 88. At rest on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Lakewood Nursing Home. Survived by her sisters Mary (late Alphonse) Roberts and Alice (late Bill) Karpen; sister-in-law Jeane (late Nick) Pounovich of Chicago, IL. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents George and Martha (nee Vladic) Pounovich; sisters Ann (John) Pesavento, Martha...

Jeanette F. Budzinski (nee Zembruski)

Jeanette F. Budzinski (nee Zembruski)

Nov 13, 2007

Passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center, November 13, 2007. Preceded in death by her loving husband of fifty-three years, Frank J. Budzinski. Was a devoted mother to her six children, Jean (Wally) Vonsh, Adele (Dave) Traina, Frank (Nancy) Budzinski, Cindy (Daron) Patriquen, Ron (Judy) Budzinski, and Joe Budzinski. Dedicated grandmother to her 13 grandchildren: Nick (Yvonne) Vonsh, Stacy...

Kathryn Sporar (nee Kirincic)

Kathryn Sporar (nee Kirincic)

Nov 12, 2007

Dear wife of the late Matt J. ,left this life suddenly on Monday November 12,2007. Born to Nick and Mary Kirincic on March 26,1915. She lived in the Joliet area all her life and resided at the Inn at Willow Falls for the past several years. Loving mother of Peg (Don) Zagoda, Tom (Jan), Fred (Carol) and Matt Sporar...

Arthur Adolph Fleck

Arthur Adolph Fleck

Nov 9, 2007

Born Jan. 24, 1924 in Chicago attending J.D. Alquild School for 8yrs straight not missing a day of school, moving to Frankfort in 1938 and attending Joliet Central High School graduating in 1942. Going to work at Meadow Gold Dairy until he enlisted in the Marines in 1943 for 3yrs, returning to Meadow Gold until he started the West...

John Joseph Plut

John Joseph Plut

Nov 8, 2007

Of Plainfield, Il. Went home to be with the Lord. Survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Betty (nee Fries); dear children John (Dottie) and Kevin (Jill) Plut, Tammy (Mike) Kleinschmidt and Lori (Dave) Carlson; loving grandchildren Emily (Ben) Feicht, Clara Plut, Andrea and Nick Carlson and Jennifer (Steven) DeWeese; and one great-grandson Hunter John Feicht. Also survived...

Matthew E. Fracaro

Matthew E. Fracaro

Nov 6, 2007

"Junior" Age 39, at rest suddenly on November 6, 2007. Survived by his children Jeremy and Molly, whom he adored and cherished; parents Matthew "Matty" Fracaro Sr., and Lynn (Joseph) Briski; brothers and sisters Graig and Jenna Fracaro; Joe (Karen) and Paul (Melissa) Briski and Jennifer (Brandon) Johnson; maternal grandmother Jane (Jack) McNeil. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles,...

Irene Betty Whitfield

Irene Betty Whitfield

Nov 5, 2007

Age 85, at rest on Monday, November 5, 2007. Survived by her son Vaughn Whitfield; sister Lorraine (Tom) Faith; grandson Sean (Christine) Whitfield; great-grandson Sean Michael Whitfield. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband Garvin Whitfield; sister Ila and brother John Whitfield. Member of the Senior Center in Shorewood. Irene was a social butterfly who loved to play...

Catherine M. Pajak

Catherine M. Pajak

Nov 5, 2007

Born on September 2, 1913. Catherine passed away on Monday, November 5, 2007 at Our Lady of Angels after residing there for the past 3 years. Survived by nieces and nephews: Jean Nedelsky, Jeanne (William) Offerman, Barbara (Larry) Williams, Rosalyn (Ted) Hylek, Maryann (Hal) Henry, Valerie (Michael) Rubler, Carol (Frank) Mellen, Bill (Jan) Gora, and Mike (Judy) Brnicky; as...

Margaret M. Pomykala (nee Matay)

Margaret M. Pomykala (nee Matay)

Nov 3, 2007

Age 81 At Rest Saturday Nov. 3, 2007 peacefully at her home with her family by her side Survived by her husband of 58 yrs Joseph Pomykala Loving Mother of Joseph Jr., David (Leonor ) Pomykala, Mary Kay ( John ) Mikuska, Gary ( Laura ) Pomykala & Cyndy ( Gary ) Biermann Dear Grandmother of Brett, Kristen, Michelle,...

Walter J. Sova

Walter J. Sova

Oct 30, 2007

Age 78, of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, October 30th following a courageous battle with cancer at Joliet Area Community Hospice with his family by his side. Preceded in death by his parents Walter & Bernice Sova, brother John Sova, and sister Eleanor (Sova) Martis. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Mary T. (Galick); his children...

Graciela Jones

Graciela Jones

Oct 30, 2007

Age 62 At rest Tuesday October 30,2007 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Survived by her loving children Warren T. (Adriana) Cooper, Joseph Jones III, Tabitha Jones, Adkins Jones, Santana Jones. Special grandchildren Warren ""Ren-Ren"" Snapp, Malachi Anderson, Cosme Jones, Tony Cooper, Christian Cooper, Stephanie Cooper, Breuna, Jadra, Arys Jones. Former Husband Joseph Jones Jr.. Brothers and sisters, Juanita Garcia...

Joen Ronna Rogina (nee Jeffrey)

Joen Ronna Rogina (nee Jeffrey)

Oct 29, 2007

Age 63 of Joliet passed away Monday October 29, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center after having fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was born August 29, 1944 in Joliet to Olive and Joseph Jeffrey. She graduated from Joliet Township High School and worked as a bank teller at Joliet Federal for 5 years. Joen spent most...

Aloysius A. Getson

Aloysius A. Getson

Oct 29, 2007

Age 83. At rest on Monday, October 29, 2007. Born in Joliet, IL., he was a resident of Crest Hill for 54 years, most recently living in Decatur, IL. Graduate of Joliet Central High School. A United States Navy Veteran on the USS Johnston serving in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. He retired from Commonwealth Edison after 41 years...

Caryn L. Klossing

Caryn L. Klossing

Oct 27, 2007

Age 44 At rest Saturday October 27, 2007 at her late residence with family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by husband Richard Armstrong, two sons Nathan Armstrong and Jeremy Kreiger. Mother Yvonne M. (Robert Maxwell) Kreiger. Father Eugene E. Kreiger Two brothers Clarence E. Kreiger and Kevin P. (Brenda) Kreiger. . Father and mother...

Jennie Jandura

Jennie Jandura

Oct 26, 2007

Age 82 At rest Friday October 26, 2007 at Salem Village. Survived by two son"s and three daughters, Tony (Pat) Jandura, Mary Ann Jandura, Diane (FiancA�?A�AC.e Dave Foreman) Eich, Alan (Lisa) Jandura, 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 56 years Andrew Jandura, daughter Kathy...

Tillie T. Suligoy

Tillie T. Suligoy

Oct 24, 2007

Age 89 late of Rockdale, at rest Wednesday October 24, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew; parents John and Sophie Stec; sister Mary (Gerald) Krause and brother Walter Stec. Surviving are her sons Andrew (Linda), Lawrence (Barbara), Joseph (Diane), and Carl (Nancy) Suligoy. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; sisters Alice (late Joseph)...

Anthony S. Vallera

Anthony S. Vallera

Oct 24, 2007

Age 74. At rest Wednesday October 24 Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his Loving children Cindy Vallera, Toni (John) Muren, Patty (Jon) Dosher, Grandfather of Bob, Kristina, Katie Muren, Tony Vallera, Drew and Cori Dosher, Great Grandfather of Sophia Muren, brother Americo (Freida) Vallera, Sister Lucy (Jack) Mc Donald, Sisters and brother in law Dorothy Vallera, Shirley...

Robin Renee Nash (nee Ford)

Robin Renee Nash (nee Ford)

Oct 24, 2007

Robin Renee Nash passed away peacefully October 24, 2007 in Pullman, Washington following a long illness. She was 54 years old. Robin was born to proud parents Emmett R. "Mickey" and Jo Anne L. Ford (nee Pettinato) in Joliet, Illinois on June 11, 1953. She attended Joliet area public schools, graduating from Joliet West High School in 1971. Robin...

William J. Zook

William J. Zook

Oct 21, 2007

William (Bill) Zook went home to Jesus on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice. He was 77 years old. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan (nee Newby); four children: son Creig (Lisa Gutierrez)) of Shorewood, IL., daughter Debra (Donald) Smeeton of Harrisonburg, VA.; daughter Donna (Kevin) Hogan of San Diego, CA.,...

Frank J. Wicnienski

Frank J. Wicnienski

Oct 20, 2007

Passed away at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center on October 20, 2007. He was 91 years old. Was a Veteran of WWII serving in the U.S.A.F. Attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant. Was a pilot on the B-24 Bomber. Frank was a past President of the Chemical Workers Union at Blockson Chemical. He retired from Olin Matheson after 30...