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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Steven J. Ruddy
Jul 8, 2007
At rest Sunday, July 8, 2007. Survived by his wife, Carole; daughter, Breena; mother, Kathleen, step-father, Stephen; father Steve; brothers, Aaron and Aric and sister, Alicia, step brother, Christopher George; grandparents, John (Holly) Starasinic and the late Marlene Starasinic, Ed and Patricia Koefoed, and the late James Ruddy, special aunt, Christine (Larry) Trizna uncle, John E. (Laurie) Starasinic, father...
William C. Brown
Jul 7, 2007
Age 70. Passed away peacefully on Saturday July 7, 2007 at his home in Joliet.
Survived by his wife, Mattie Pearl Brown (nee Hill); son, Roger (Meri) of Bourbonnais, IL; daughters, Alexa Brown of Bradley, IL and Mindy Brown of Bradley, IL; brother-in-law, Danny ( Dolly ) Brown of Lincoln, IL; sister-in-law, Betty Hill of Lockport, IL....

Norma F. Benedict
Jul 7, 2007
Age 87, passed away July 4, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1919 in Joliet to the late Anthony and Mary (nee Ursetti) Alfeo. Survived by one daughter Norma Staengel; and brother Aurelio S. Alfeo. Preceded in death by her parents; two sisters Clotilda and Dora; one brother Rosario Alfeo. Upon Norma"s...
Mary L. Bruno
Jul 7, 2007
Age 89. Passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7, 2007 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Mary was a Joliet resident until she and her husband Frank retired to Winter Park, Florida for 20 years. Mary retired from National Bank of Joliet. We all enjoyed many good times with Mom and Dad, she will be missed by all....

Richard J. Dragovan
Jul 6, 2007
Served U.S. Army during the Korean War. Age 75, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 6, 2007 at Hines Veterans Hospital. Survived by his brother William (Lucille); and sisters Josephine (John) Krohn, Bernadine (Harry) Micci and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Matthew and Mary Dragovan and sister Ann Dragovan. Retired from TWA after...

Jack W. Mayer
Jul 6, 2007
Jack W. Mayer, 75, at rest on Friday, July 6, 2007, at his late residence with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Susan S. Mayer, nee Suski; children, Mark (Gail), Mitch (Patty), Michelle (Benjamin) Rivera; grandchildren Luke, Nick, and Jackie; one brother Antone Murphy (Mildred); numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive;...

Mary Yadlosky
Jul 5, 2007
Age 91, born on November 26, 1915. At rest on Thursday, July 5, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by her family. Survived by her loving daughter, Joyce (Gary I.) Gallick; devoted grandmother of Dawn (Gregory) Trenter, Andrea Gallick; great-grandchildren, Gianna and Noah Trenter; two sisters, Dorothy (Walter) Shepich and Sonia (late Jack) Bill. Numerous nieces, nephews...

Glenn F. Bishop
Jul 3, 2007
Age 90. Born Oct. 30, 1916 in Ormond, Florida, but since age 3, a life-long resident of Joliet. Passed away on July 3, 2007 after residing at the home of his only daughter, Melody and her family, for the past 14 years. He spent his final 20 hours of his life peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice surrounded by...
Joan S. Kuchmek
Jun 27, 2007
At rest on Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at Edwards Hospital. Survived by her loving children; son, Ronald (Christine); daughters Donna and J. Denise Kuchmek; devoted grandmother to John and Christopher; several cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her husband John L. Kuchmek; parents Stephen and Mary (nee Grobarcik) Jurczak; step-parents Adam and Paula Brzozowski; brother Stanley Brzozowski and...

Anita M. Minkin
Jun 25, 2007
Age 91, died Monday, June 25,2007, at Rosewood Care Center. Anita was a lifelong resident of Ironwood, MI. She is survived by her three children, Paula (Dave) Hendrickson of New Lenox, Mary (Curt) Brown of Hudson, WI and Donald Minkin of Mounds View, MN; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and her sister-in-law, Joyce Wurl, Escondido, CA. Anita was preceded...

Betty J. Venturo
Jun 24, 2007
At rest on Sunday, June 24, 2007 at home, with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her loving brother, John (Chery) Wieremann; one sister-in-law, Rita M. Luzbetak; nephews and nieces, Angela, Joseph and Nicole Wieremann and Robert (Stephanie) and John Luzbetak; great-niece Brittney Luzbetak and great-nephew Anthony Luzbetak. Also survived by numerous...
James F. Corcoran
Jun 23, 2007
Age 77. A lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away June 23, 2007. Devoted husband of Mary (nee Shear) Corcoran. Loving father of James ""Mick"", John (Dee) and David Corcoran. Dear grandfather of Brian, John Jr. (Megan), Shannon and Kristen Corcoran. Fond brother of John (Joann) Corcoran. Preceded in death by his parents, Clinton J. and Helen (nee Ochs) Corcoran....

Maria J. Gonzalez
Jun 21, 2007
Age 94. At rest on Thursday June 21st, 2007. Survived by her children, Natividad Alcala, Leo Gonzalez, Jr, Sam Gonzalez, Oscar Gonzalez, Virginia Murawski Mundragon; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. Maria was preceded in death by her husbands, Santiago Alcala and Leo Gonzalez, Sr; and her son, John Alcala. Maria was an avid gardener and loved animals....

Mary Ann
Jun 14, 2007
Age 84. At rest on Thursday, June 14, 2007, at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by her loving brothers, Anthony ""Tony"" (late Dorothy) and William Cop; one nephew, Rick Cop; one niece, Kelly Cop; great-nephew, Scott; and sister-in-law Lillian (late Al) Cop. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Antonia (nee Vidmar) Cop. Mary Ann was a lifelong resident...
Bernadine M. Gable
Jun 13, 2007
Passed away into the hands of the God, on June 13, 2007 . Survived by her daughter, Jennifer; her parents, Frank and Rosann Klen (Mo-on); sister and brothers, Mary Holloway, Gordon Gable, Roschelle and Roger Vaughn, Frankie Klen, Paula and Darrin Janes; along with many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Plus many other family and friends. She volunteered...

Adeline M. Brenski
Jun 11, 2007
Brenski, Adeline M. (nee Belsky), at rest on Monday June 11th, 2007. Survived by one daughter Donna Brenski as well as several nephews and their families. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Chester Brenski (2000); sisters Betty Smith and Lillian Dendler and; brothers John and George Belsky. The family of Adeline wishes to thank Heartland Hospice...
James D. Kozar
Jun 10, 2007
Age 69, of Crest Hill, at rest at the Joliet Area Community Hospice on Sunday, June 10, 2007 after a courageous battle with Leu-kemia. Born September 12, 1937, he was a graduate of Joliet Township Hi-gh School (1955) and Joliet Junior College (1957). He served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963. Survived by his loving wife...

Julia Ann Voss Figlewski
Jun 9, 2007
Lifelong resident of Joliet and late of Loyalton of Joliet. Julia was born on the first day of spring, March 20, 1916. Called home to our Lord on June 9, 2007, peacefully at the Joliet Area Hospice Home. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary Marvic. Julia's first husband Wilbert Voss, her beloved son Donald Voss, her...
Barry F. Gaylord
Jun 8, 2007
Age 57. Passed away peacefully on Friday June 8th, 2007 at his home. Born February 13th, 1950, in Burlington, New Jersey to Carl and the late Lillian Gaylord. Moving to Argo, Illinois at the age of 10, Barry attended Graves Jr. High School and Argo Community High School graduating in 1969. After graduation Barry obtained a job at General...
Carol J. Belom
Jun 7, 2007
Age 62, Passed away at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, June 7, 2007, with her family at her side. Born in Joliet June 2, 1945, she was a resident of Minooka for 31 years. A member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Minooka, and made weekly adoration at Poor Clare Nuns Annunciation Monastery with prayer partners, Linda and...
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