Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

George N.R. Price

George N.R. Price

Apr 6, 2008

At rest Sunday, April 6, 2008, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side, following a courageous battle with diabetes, heart failure, and kidney failure. Survived by his Loving wife and best friend of 54 years, Bernadine H. (nee Mlakar); children, George (Wanda), Deborah (David) Baumann, and Lynn (Karla Vosburg). Grandfather of Dennis Price, Douglas...

Mary Ann Minarich

Mary Ann Minarich

Apr 3, 2008

Age 87. At rest, Thursday, April 3, 2008 at Lakewood Care Center. Survived by two daughters, Bonny (Richard) Adamowski and Mari (Andrew) Ruzich; five grandchildren, Kyle (Stephanie) Adamowski, Quinnlin (Catherine) Adamowski, Amerika Adamowski, Xara Adamowski, Marika Ruzich; two great-grandchildren, Ethan and Sasha Adamowski; daughter-in-law, Madonna (Edward) Minarich; brother, Jack Pawchak; sisters-in-law, Sue (Julius) Minarich and Sondra Pawchak; and numerous...

David Borrego

David Borrego

Apr 2, 2008

Born on November 16, 1962 Lubbock TX. Went home to the Lord on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Loving father of David Robert Borrego of Chaparral, New Mexico; Jessica Lynn Borrego of Cullom, IL, his parents, Blanca and the late Manuel Borrego, Sr.. Also survived by his brother Manuel Borrego, Jr. of Burlington, WI.,...

Adam J. Benish

Adam J. Benish

Apr 1, 2008

Passed away unexpectedly on April 1, 2008. Adam is survived by his loving wife, Amy M. Benish Schildknecht) of Joliet, IL; parents Edward and Pamela Benish of Winona, MN; sister Lisa Benish of St. Paul, MN; paternal Grandmother Mary D. Benish of Mason City, IA; maternal Grandfather Lester Marth of Mason City, IA; Father-in-law Adolph J. Schildknecht and Christina...

Olive M. Cherven

Olive M. Cherven

Mar 31, 2008

Born October 16,1918 in Joliet. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Caroline McGann as well as her siblings Joseph, Lucille, Donald, Caroline and Thomas, her husband, John Cllerven and her son, Joseph Cherven. Survived by her remaining children, Nancy (Reuben) Flatt, John (Kathy) Cherven, James (Arlyne) Cherven, Thomas (Rita) Cherven, Judith (Daniel) Hopkins and Patrick Cherven. She...

Curtis E. Battin

Curtis E. Battin

Mar 30, 2008

Age 85 of Wilmington died Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Embassy Care Center in Wilmington, IL. Born in Iowa on November 6, 1922 to the late Harvey and Hazel (nee McCannon) Battin. Beloved husband of 21 years to Evelyn I. (nee Cooper) Maas; loving father of William C. (Mary Fran) Battin of Crest Hill, IL., Patricia E. (Ken) Frey...

Olga M. Ancel

Olga M. Ancel

Mar 29, 2008

Olga Marie Erjavec Ancel, 86, died Saturday, March 29, 2008, after living a full life based on faith and love. Olga was born in Joliet on July 8, 1921 to Joseph and Josephine (Setina) Erjavec, who had emigrated from Slovenia. She graduated from St. Joseph Grade School in 1934, St. Francis Academy in 1938, and the University of St....

Josephine Chidsey

Josephine Chidsey

Mar 28, 2008

Age 89. At rest Friday, March 28, 2008 peacefully at home. Survived by her two sons, Al Chidsey, Dennis (Gina) Chidsey, daughter, Karen (Mike) Foster. Four grandchildren, Al, Andrea, Daniel, Bridget. One brother Raymond (Carol) Koniuszy. Sister-in-law, Delores Koniuszy. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by husband, Al Chidsey, parents, Helen (Furman) and Thaddeus Koniuszy, brothers...

Martha C. Centeno

Martha C. Centeno

Mar 26, 2008

Age 85 of Joliet, and formerly a resident of Grundy Co., passed away Wednesday March 26, 2008 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet. Wife of Pablo Centeno of Chicago; Loving Mother of Carmen (Ben) Minor of Joliet, Eddie Valdez of Coal City, Jesse Valdez of Joliet, Max (Laura ""Mike"") Valdez of Coal City, Teresa (Robert) Cortez of Diamond...

Nancy M. Nowak

Nancy M. Nowak

Mar 24, 2008

At rest suddenly on Monday, March 24, 2008. Survived by her children, Kevin of Buffalo, NY, Kimberly (Joe) Stenz of Alpena, MI.; grandchildren, Jacob (fiancA�?A�AC.e Cari), Jaime (Ethan) Smith, Zane and Morgan Stenz; sister, Penny (Charles) Toppel; special friends, Norma and Rick Wisdom. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and aunt. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank...

Geraldine A. Boley

Geraldine A. Boley

Mar 23, 2008

Age 81, called home by our Lord on Easter Sunday, March 23, 2008. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Boley; parents, Raymond and Mary Heintz; sister, Marie Anderson; brothers, Raymond and Richard Heintz; and granddaughter, Erin Boley. Survived by her sisters, Virginia Moore of Joliet, Ann Ashbrook of Fullerton, CA; brother, Joseph Heintz of Wilmington, children, Ginny...

Mary R. Vercellotti

Mary R. Vercellotti

Mar 19, 2008

"Mitzie" (nee Gutnik) At rest on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Loving sister of Frances (Donald) Trautner, Angela (late Frank) Chytracek and William (Nelda) Gutnik; four sisters-in-law Florence (late John), Veronica (late Frank), Connie (late Edward) Gutnik and Pauline Vercellotti. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and members of the Vercellotti Family. Preceded in death...

George M. Matuszewski

George M. Matuszewski

Mar 19, 2008

Age 79, entered eternal life on March 19, 2008, at Loyola University Medical Center surrounded by his family. Survived by his loving wife and best friend of 59 years, Beatrice (Wruk); beloved father of Gregory (Robin) Matuszewski of Shorewood and Lauren (Jack) Witkowski of Goose Lake; devoted grandfather of Allen and Brian Matuszewski. Also survived by a sister, Julia...

Helen M. Kozlevcar

Helen M. Kozlevcar

Mar 19, 2008

(nee Jarotkiewicz) Age 96, at rest Wednesday March 19, 2008 peacefully at her home. Loving mother of Carl (Patricia) and Joseph (Carol) Kozlevcar, special granddaughter Teresa (August) Juricic, dearest grandmother of eight other grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, caregiver Bo Sniegucka also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by her husband Joseph R. Kozlevcar (1987), daughter Elaine Pleski (2005), Parents...

Dianne N. Horn

Dianne N. Horn

Mar 15, 2008

At rest on March 15, 2008 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her husband Harold Horn; three children; five grandchildren; and one sister. Private Family Services were held.

Anthony Nusbaumer

Anthony Nusbaumer

Mar 15, 2008

Age 82. At rest Saturday March 15, 2008 at his late residence with his family by his side. Born October 6, 1925 in Harrisburg, PA. Graduated Lincoln High School, Portland, OR, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, BS in Zoology, University of Illinois Urbana, MS in Biological Sciences. World War II Army Veteran ETO, Employed U.S. Rubber Co. Joliet Army...

Genevieve Quinlan

Genevieve Quinlan

Mar 13, 2008

Age 84 At rest on Thursday, March 13, at Lakewood Nursing Home. Loving mother of Paula Jean (David) Appel, Timothy (Mary) Quinlan, grandmother of Kevin, Erin and Christopher Quinlan, brother John Beber. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Quinlan, sister Ann McCoskey, grandson Nicholas. Born in Joliet. She was employed at American Can Co, and a Member...

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...