Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Samuel A. Bertolone

Samuel A. Bertolone

Mar 12, 2008

Age 91, at rest on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Deerbrook Care Center surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Mary (nee Kostos) Bertolone; son Johnny (Sharon); grandchildren Jennifer (Jeff) Crompton, Nick (Jackie) and Mikey Gornick; son-in-law Mike Sr. (late JoAnn) Gornick; great-grandchildren Jacob, Jeremy, Jenna and Justin Crompton; Nathan and Madelynn Gornick....

Lorene E. Hoye

Lorene E. Hoye

Mar 12, 2008

Age 92, at rest on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving mother of James (Late Susan) Hoye, and Kathy A. (Frank) Baloy; dearest grandmother of Sandi Lotz, Lorri (Lindsey) Heavener, Salli (John) Boland, and Beth (Bob) Ruscitti; great-grandmother of Alexis, Jordan, Ryan, Lauren, Jack and Ben. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded...

Mary E. (Norgaard) Drumm

Mary E. (Norgaard) Drumm

Mar 11, 2008

Age 48 At rest on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Survived by her husband of 24 years, David Drumm; daughter Tara Drumm, Father Dean Norgaard and Agnes Jacobs. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Born in Elwood, IL. Retired from ComEd, Member of Joliet HOG, Plainfield Moose. Mary enjoyed animals, gardening, and cooking. A Chapel service will be held...

Doris R. Farrell

Doris R. Farrell

Mar 7, 2008

(nee Oftedahl) Age 88, at rest March 7,2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family by her side. Loving mother of two sons Ronald (late Dorothy) and Richard Johnson, step daughter Eileen (Jim) Blasko. Dearest grandmother of six grandchildren, three step grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband...

Robert E. Hanson

Robert E. Hanson

Mar 7, 2008

Age 68, at rest Friday March 7, 2008 at the Loyalton of Joliet. Survived by one brother Michael (Corrine) Hanson, one uncle Matthew (Florence) Baron one aunt Sr. Merwyn Baron O.S.F also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by parents Albert and Tillie (nee Harhaj) Hanson, one sister Rosalie (Mike) Lynch, one brother Donald (Janice)...

Mary G. Cullums

Mary G. Cullums

Feb 28, 2008

At rest on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at Juliette Manor Nursing Home in Berlin, Wisconsin with her family by her side. Loving mother of Raymond (Alberta) Salbego; one stepson Max (Bette) Cullums of Coal City, IL. Dearest grandmother of Nick (Margaret), Jeff (Cindy), Chris (Kim) Salbego and Toni (Richard) Zimmerman; three step-grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; eight step great-grandchildren and four...

Frances Nurczyk

Frances Nurczyk

Feb 28, 2008

Age 90, passed away on Thursday, February 28, 2008 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Frances was a lifelong resident of the Rockdale and Joliet area. Survived by three daughters Madonna (Ken) Kestel of Manhattan, Karla Nurczyk of Joliet and Mary Beth (Richard) Goolsby of Elwood; four grandchildren Melissa and Brian Kestel, Michael Goolsby and Stephanie (fiance' Chris...

Peter Petkovich

Peter Petkovich

Feb 27, 2008

Peter Petkovich Sr. Age 94, at rest Wednesday February 27, 2008 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by his loving wife of 62 years Leona (nee Kluga) Petkovich, son Peter (Kathy) Petkovich, three grandchildren Michael, Stevan and Danny Petkovich, sister Milka (late Joe) Orlovich, brother in law Casimir (Annamae) Kluga. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded...

Frank K. Rolih

Frank K. Rolih

Feb 26, 2008

Frank K. Rolih Age 87, at rest Tuesday February 26, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center after a brief illness. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years Pat (nee Brulc); sons Louis (Anita), Paul (Marsha), daughters Judy (Marty) Lyons, Melissa (Richard) Neuberg; grandchildren Christine Zivec, Michael (Amber), Greg, Matthew, Dan and Amanda Rolih, Sean, Aidan and Maggie...

Barbara A. Urbancic

Barbara A. Urbancic

Feb 26, 2008

""Betty"" (nee Mozden) Age 86, at rest Tuesday February 26, 2008 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by her loving husband Tony Urbancic Sr. Step-children Elizabeth (Emil) Engelman, Anthony (Barbara) Urbancic Jr., six grandsons Emil III (Marie), Timothy (Mary), Jeramie, Anthony M. III (Naomi), Andrew and Adam Urbancic. Five great-grandchildren, Sister Rose (Ray) Sochan. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also...

William J. Sterna

William J. Sterna

Feb 25, 2008

William J. Sterna Age 80, at rest Monday February 25, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Father of William Thomas (Terri) Sterna, Catherine) Hobbs Schutter (Robert), David (Marianne) Sterna, Peter (Yessica) Sterna, Sandra (Robert) Brdar, 24 grandchildren 25 Great grandchildren. Numerous nieces , nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents John and Mary Sterna, brothers and...

Edward A. Legerski

Edward A. Legerski

Feb 22, 2008

Age 85 at rest Friday, February 22, 2008 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by his loving wife, Josephine (Nee Kijowski); children, Edward (Gertrude) Sienko and Carole Costa; grandfather of Mark (Bernadine) Sienko, Dana (Patrick) Blatti, Scott (Deborah) Sienko, Jeffrey (Melynda) Costa, Lisa (FiancA�?A�AC. Marco Visona) Costa, Marc (Candice) Costa and Christopher Sienko; great- grandfather of Dexter and Liam...

Albina F. Stefanich

Albina F. Stefanich

Feb 21, 2008

Age 85, at rest Thursday, February 21, 2008 with her daughter, Jo Anne, by her side. Survived by daughters, Jane Newman, Jo Anne (Jim) Myers; grandmother of Christopher Vernier, Stephanie (Robert) Bolek, Bradley (Heather) Myers, Bryan (FiancA�?A�AC.e, Staci Quigley) Myers, great-grandmother of Brittany, Brandon and Brenna Bolek, Madilyn and Brayden Myers; sisters, Josephine Buchar and Joanne Elliott. Numerous nieces,...

Phyllis L. Jolly

Phyllis L. Jolly

Feb 19, 2008

Age 82, at rest Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving mother of Robert (Valerie), Gwenda (Tom Signorelli) Buhle; dearest grandmother of Jennie Gatchell, Chris and Jessica; great-grandmother of Shelby Gatchell and Meckenzie Meulemans; sister, Francis Moore; and her friend, Pepper. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her husband, Wayne...

George L. Meads

George L. Meads

Feb 19, 2008

George L. Meads ""Taxi"" Age 82 At rest Tuesday February 19, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph medical Center. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years Elvira Nee Hernandez. Children Georgia (Fred) Suhadolc, Monte, William, Donna (Bruce) Stimac, Tony (Sue) and Mike (Bobi Johnston), grandchildren Melanie, Dwayne, Greg, Anita, Amber, Misti, Courtney, and Beth, great grandchildren Mallory and Addison,...

Loren E. Chester

Loren E. Chester

Feb 19, 2008

Loren E. Chester Sr. Age 81. At rest on February 19, 2008 at his late residence. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years Helen (nee Blazekovich) Chester; daughter Kathleen (Rick) Wellner; grandchildren Kevin (Amber) and Eric Chester, Zachary and Nathan Wellner; great-grandchildren Matthew and Hannah Chester; brother Joseph (Mary) Chester. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Fred M. Goodman

Fred M. Goodman

Feb 19, 2008

Fred M. Goodman ""Rick"" Age 64 At rest Tuesday, February 19, 2008 at his late residence. Loving husband of Susan (Nee Urban), dearest father of Dawn (Denis) Matlak, Rebecca (Ed) Blackmore, grandfather of Zac, brother of Roseanne (Frank) Hanko, Jerry (Mary) Goodman. Born in Chicago. Preceded in death by Parents Fred and Emily Goodman, son Eric, grandson Devin. In...

Caroline Helbling

Caroline Helbling

Feb 17, 2008

Age 78 at rest Sunday February 17, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by two sisters Barbara (Aloysius) Midlock and Frances (late Joseph) Fenoglio. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by parents Anthony and Lucille (nee Tasso) Ferro, one brother John (Marge) Ferro, three sisters Pauline (Andrew) Berdis, Lenora(John) Vargo and Viola...

Mildred V. Buettner

Mildred V. Buettner

Feb 15, 2008

At rest on Friday, February 15, 2008 at Hillside Healthcare Center in Yorkville, IL. Loving mother of William B. (Mary) Buettner; devoted grandmother, William (Mimi) and Stephen (Kathleen) Buettner; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Robert (Joyce) Riffel. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her daughter, Roberta (1949); parents, Joseph and Louise (nee Muhich) Riffel;...

James J. Felbinger

James J. Felbinger

Feb 14, 2008

James J. Felbinger, 60, died of complications from pneumonia February 14, 2008 at the Midwest Regional Medical Center in Zion, IL. Felbinger is survived by his mother, Mary Ann (Stukel) Felbinger; a brother, Richard L. Felbinger (Cindy L. Felbinger) of Richland, MI; a sister, Claire L. Felbinger (Richard D. Bingham) of Washington, DC; and a niece, Molly Felbinger of...