Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Mary Yadlosky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Anna M. Zbacnik

Anna M. Zbacnik

Jun 7, 2007

Age 72. At rest on Wednesday, June 7, 2007 at the Joliet Hospice Home with her family by her side. Loving sister of Janet (late Edward) Butler, Norma (Rick) Wisdom, Frank and Michael (Sharon) Zbacnik. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Rose (nee Buccieri) Zbacnik; and...

Phillip Sandridge

Phillip Sandridge

Jun 4, 2007

May 15, 1968-June 4, 2007 Age 39. Passed away suddenly on Monday, June 4, 2007 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Lifelong resident of Joliet. He was survived by his loving family; parents, Samella (Marvin) Neely Sr. and Calvester (Leonora) Sandridge Sr.; children, Chanise Sandridge, Delvin, and Janice Jennings; sister, Sherry (Marshall) Farris; brothers, Edwin (Pam) Carter, Calvester (Annie)...

Helen L. Miller

Helen L. Miller

Jun 1, 2007

Age 64. At rest Friday, June 1, 2007 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Born in New Shawneetown, IL. Survived by her sons, Mark (Tina) Miller and Steven (Kelly) Miller; brothers, Louis (Esther), Edger, Arthur (Janet), Robert (Valerie) Patrick; sister, Mary (Patrick) Howard; grandchildren, Nina Clapp, Nichole, Michael, Ashley, Chloe and Madysen Miller; great grandchildren, Kristian Casteel, Orion and Draven...

Betty B. Klepec

Betty B. Klepec

May 30, 2007

Age 84, died peacefully on Wednesday, May 30, 2007, at Loyola Hospital, Maywood, after an illness of one month. Born in Joliet, February 18, 1923. Preceded in death by her beloved parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Stefanich) Klepec; her sister, Marie; and her brother, Joseph A. Survived by two sisters, Sister Elizabeth Marie (Dorothy) Klepec, O. S. F., of...

Juan Rios Munoz

Juan Rios Munoz

May 29, 2007

Passed away peacefully on May 29, 2007 with his loving family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Lilia (nee Molina); devoted father of Eloisa (Emileo) Abeyta, Gloria (Albert) Barajas of Aurora, IL., Alicia (Jose Martinez) Nino, Anne (Jesse Pena) Camacho, Rene (Judy), Ruben (Claudia), Ricardo (Karen Carrero), Jose (Rosie) of Houston, TX., and Raul...

Francis R. Stoiber

Francis R. Stoiber

May 28, 2007

Francis R. Stoiber Jr. Age 74,At rest on Monday, May 28,2007 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Survived by his beloved wife, of 47 years Rose B. (nee Pavich) Stoiber; loving father of Sally (Tim) Kisla and Roger (Michelle) Stoiber; devoted grandfather, of Meredith, Bennett, Timmy Kisla and Ava Kate Stoiber; three sisters, Barbara Burrill, Mary Rassman...