Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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...

Floyd D. Sprakar

Floyd D. Sprakar

Oct 18, 2007

Age 78, at rest on Thursday, October 18, 2007 at his late residence with his family and friends by his side. Survived by his loving wife Margaret Mary Sweeney; three children Deborah, Rebecca and Floyd Jr. Beloved friends Bernie (Carol) Higgenbotham, Missy, Jim and Sydney Trepel. Preceded in death by his parents. Born in Martinsville, IL. Retired from the...

Mary C. De Signor (nee Jagodnik)

Mary C. De Signor (nee Jagodnik)

Oct 17, 2007

Age 90 At rest Wednesday October 17, 2007 at her late residence. Survived by Daughter Mary Lou (Late Richard) Bozich, Francine (Alan) Inbinder, Grandmother of Rebecca Conner, Richard (Vicki) Bozich Jr., Scott (Beth) Inbinder, Jill (Steven) Brenner, great-grandmother of Rosemary Ann Conner, Kala (Andrew) Bormet, Richard L. Bozich III, Anthony L. Bozich, Jessica L. Brenner, Craig Brenner, Jacob, Claire,...

Christine Matuszewski Mateski Matuszewski (nee Valek)

Christine Matuszewski Mateski Matuszewski (nee Valek)

Oct 17, 2007

Age 94, at rest on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at Salem Village. Survived by her two daughters, Dorothy Janda and Rita (Michael) Matuszewski both of Joliet; her grandchildren Robert (Marla) Rommel of Aurora, Timothy (Karen) Matuszewski of Crest Hill, Susan (Thomas) Olson of Shorewood, Terrence (Barbara) Matuszewski of Joliet, her great-grandchildren Eric Rommel; Trent and Todd Matuszewski; Julie and...

William B. Cheney

William B. Cheney

Oct 17, 2007

Age 84, at rest on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 after a prolonged illness. Survived by his children William B. Cheney Jr., Sandra (Roy) Ravagnie, and Lester (Maria) Cheney. Grandchildren John (Kimberly) and Shane Walsh; Tricia (Michael) Kruchten; Joseph and Nicole Cheney; Kristine (Rory Rauman) and Richard (Ellen McClenncy) Bishop. Great-grandchildren Kylie and Jack Walsh; Justin Kruchten; Josh, Cody and...

Joseph R. Foschi

Joseph R. Foschi

Oct 10, 2007

At rest on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Joseph was the son of the late Edward and Theresa (nee Zitello) Foschi, also preceded in death by one sister, Maria Lavazza and brother Edward Foschi. Survived by Lea Foschi; Daughter Monica (William) Burt; Grandson William Burt Jr., Brother and Sisters Alfred W. Millie (Ray) Hayes,...

Arthur W. Bosi

Arthur W. Bosi

Oct 9, 2007

Age 85. At rest October 9, 2007 in Arizona at his late residence. Survived by his loving wife Mary (Swandrak); children Arthur Jr, Richard (Cindy) and Carl (Carol) Bosi; Tina Madden, and Kathy (Edward) Brewer. Grandfather to Sherry, Christopher, Stacey, and Kristie Bosi; Sue Clark; Gina Mcgowan; Wendy Dominquos; Robert and Arthur Frankovich; step-grandchildren Edward and Molly Brewer. Eight...

Theodore J. Casper

Theodore J. Casper

Oct 7, 2007

At rest on October 7, 2007 at Rosewood Care Center with his loving family by his side. Survived by his wife of 60 years Mary (nee Snitzer) Casper; children Sergei (Jane) and Mark (Kathleen) Casper; brother George (Ann) Casper. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents John Casper and Anna (nee Milley)...

Charles A. Kucera

Charles A. Kucera

Oct 6, 2007

Born November 1, 1913. Age 93. Passed Away Saturday October 6, 2007 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. Preceded in death by his wife, Mayme (Juban); first wife Mary (Lobas); father, Anthony; and mother, Ann (Pasternak); three brothers; two sisters; three half-sisters; and one half-brother. Survived by his children, Marlene (Robert)...

Anthony Edward Vella

Anthony Edward Vella

Oct 6, 2007

Age 43 of Crest Hill passed away unexpectedly this Saturday, October 6th, and is now in God's Kingdom. Anthony was born August 13th 1964 in Joliet to Dominic and June (Baranski) Vella. He attended Chaney-Monge grade school and then graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1983. Anthony previously worked for the Will County Forest Preserve for 10 years...

Joseph A. Libersher

Joseph A. Libersher

Oct 1, 2007

Age 63 of Joliet passed away on October 1, 2007 at the Joliet Terrace, where he had been a resident for the past 28 years. Joseph was born on March 31, 1944 in Joliet to Albert and Josephine (nee Gelsomino) Libersher. He attended St. John the Baptist Grade School and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1962. Joseph...

Patricia Ann Osborne

Patricia Ann Osborne

Sep 28, 2007

Age 77, at rest on Friday, September 28, 2007. Loving mother of Dixie (Terry) Forsberg, Dana (Walter) Schwarz, Kathy Gates (Peter Clarke), Craig (Jola) Gates, Richard (Jennifer) Gates, Robin (Ronald) Cabay, and Mary (Clayton) Leonard; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and one cat. Preceded in death by her husband, David Osborne; her sister, Mary Lou Dowell; and her parents, Clarence...

Jacquelyn C. Black

Jacquelyn C. Black

Sep 25, 2007

ge 55 at rest Tuesday September 25, 2007 at her late residence. Survived by her children Cynthia and Charles M. (Vivian) Black Jr. Grandmother of Christopher Gar-echt, Samantha, Sabrina, Chasity and Cheyenne Black. Preceded by parents Joseph and Helen (Bregar) Jursinovich. Born in Joliet. Contributions in Jacquelyn's name to her family will be appreciated. Where chapel services will be...