Joliet, IL Obituaries

Sep 12, 2005

Joseph F. Ilcewicz Age 88. At rest Monday, September 12, 2005 at his home with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 52 years June (nee) Carlini Ilcewicz. Loving father of Michael, Joseph (Gina) Ilcewicz, Lynn (Dave) Adamson. Dearest grandfather of Haley Ilcewicz, Ryan and Jacob Adamson. Special niece, Anna Mae Basarich. Also survived by...

Sep 12, 2005

Gaetano Charles Tomei ""Chuck"" Age 84, of Norwood, PA, entered into eternal rest on September 12, 2005 in Plainfield, IL. He was born December 22, 1920 in Norwood, PA, the son of the late Libbera (Coppa) Tomei and Alberto Tomei. The fourth of eight siblings, he was preceded in death by seven siblings, Teresa Morochko, Maria Josephine Bonavita, Concetta...

Sep 10, 2005

Gregory A. Chester Age 50, at rest Saturday, September 10, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center suddenly. Survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Karen L. (nee Thompson) Chester; dear parents, Loren and Helen (nee Blazekovich) Chester and Rosemarie (late Conrad) Thompson; a sister, Kathy (Rick) Welner; and sister-in-law, Carol (late Loren) Chester. Also survived by numerous...

Sep 9, 2005

Patricia B. ""Pat"" Anderson (nee Dunne) Age 80, at rest Friday, September 9, 2005 with her family by her side. Survived by her beloved husband, Francis H. ""Frank"" Anderson; loving mother of George (Dallie), Helen (Mike) Konder, Eileen (Joe Speer), Bernice (Mary L. Jarvis), Patrick (Natallee) Anderson; 18 grandchildren; 33 great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren. Patricia was...

Sep 8, 2005

Kimberlee Jo Seets Age 48. At rest Thursday, September 8, 2005. Survived by her son, Harry David Yates; Her father, Kenneth (the late Ginelle) Seets; brother, Kevin Seets; and two sisters, Karla Seets and Kathy Kingkade. TEZAK FUNERAL HOME 1211 Plainfied Rd. near Ingalls Ave. Joliet, IL. 815-722-0524 www.tezak.info The family of Kimberlee J. Seets invites relatives and friends...

Sep 8, 2005

Joseph M. Pearson ""Buzz"" Age 68, of Joliet, formerly of Lemont, suddenly, September 8, 2005. Born in Evergreen Park, IL, residing in Lemont for 30 years, Joliet since 1995. Founder and Principal, Joseph Pearson Heating, Inc. Lemont, for the past 44 years. Member and Past-president of the Lemont Lions Club; member of Lemont Chamber of Commerce and the Knights...

Sep 6, 2005

Victoria M. Setina (nee Papesh) Age 80. At rest Tuesday, September 6, 2005 at Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home in Joliet. Survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, John F. Setina; loving mother of Mary Lynn (James) McCoy of Lisle, IL, Jane (Robert) Mitchell of Shorewood and Sally (George) Podolski of New Lenox; dearest grandmother of Michael P....

Sep 3, 2005

Elizabeth C. Ressler (nee Heintzelman) Age 90, at rest Saturday, September 3, 2005 at Silver Cross Hospital, born in Joilet and a life long resident. Loving mother of Joseph J. Ressler, Joann (John) Durham, Janis (Dennis) Devea and Sandy (Walt) Shields. Dearest grandmother of Janie Pens, Daniel (Sherry) Pens and Jodie (Dennis) Assimakopaulas; and numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces,...

Sep 2, 2005

Roelof W. J. Romberg ""Rudy"" Age 68. At rest Friday, September 2, 2005 at his home with his family by his side. Preceded by a daughter, Robin Rogers; his parents, Gerald and Alida (nee Van De Koppel) Romberg. Survived by three daughters, Shirley (Michael) O'Carroll, Alida (Scott) Evenson and Patricia (Joseph) Baller; eight grandchildren, Trisha, Antonio, Christina, Duane, Eric,...

Sep 1, 2005

Ronald E. Westerfield Age 63. At rest Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Prairie View Care Center in Lewistown, IL. Survived by his mother's sister, Bernadine Burk; his 1st cousins, Susan Petrilli and Lawrence Burk. Preceded in death by his parents, Clyde and Leona (nee Waller) Westerfield. Ronald was born in Joliet and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated...

Sep 1, 2005

Raymond J. Vicic USN Retired At rest, Thursday, September 1, 2005 at his home, with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Irene (nee Likovich) Vicic. Loving father of; Cindy (Don) Olson, Tim (Carol), Randy and Larry Vicic, and Paula (Anthony) Sraj. Dearest grandfather of; Abby and Jillian Vicic, Taylor and Matthew Vicic,...

Sep 1, 2005

Frances P. Zola ""Sissy"" (nee Stiglic) Age 70, at rest Thursday, September 1, 2005 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Ronald E. Zola; and adored by her loving children, Ronald J. Zola and Mary Fran (Mike) Zaworski; two sisters, Lillian (Joseph) Kucharz and Rose (Geno) Pesavento; two brothers, Charles...

Sep 1, 2005

William D. Ausec Sr. ""Bill"" Age 71. At rest Thursday, September 1, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by wife of 52 years Ellen (nee McKay) Ausec; loving father of Daniel and William Jr. Ausec; Dana (special son-in-law Anton) Hermann; proud grandfather of Michael and Toni Hermann; two sisters, Carol (late Paul) Sivitskis, Peggy (Peter) Stump; one...

Aug 29, 2005

Michael C. Patterson Age 47. At rest on Monday, August 29, 2005. Survived by his wife, Waynette A. (nee Lawler) Patterson. His child, Melanie D. Patterson. His step-children, Alec J. McKanna, Lance E. and Victoria D. (Tori) Banister. His parents, Henry Patterson and Mary Ann Patterson. His grandmother, Alice Nunes. Two sisters, Tammy (Randy) Mathis and Debbie (Jim) Ruppel....

Dec 19, 2003

John S. Ukovich, age 84, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 19, 2003 at Rosewood Care Center.

Born on December 16, 1919 in Joliet and a resident his entire life, John was a U.S. Navy veteran. He served his country during World War II aboard the USS Edwards in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from International...

Jun 16, 2003

Lorraine (nee Swandak) Papesh, age 70, at rest on Monday, June 16, 2003 at her home.

Survived by her sister, Mary Ann (late Edward) Decman; niece, Pamela (Jim) Dapkus; nephews, Mark (June) and Robert Decman; as well as numerous other nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph K. Papesh and her son,...

Mar 19, 2003

At rest Wednesday March 19, 2003 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center

Born in Joliet on February 8th 1911 and a lifelong resident. Member of K.S.K.J. St. Genevieve Society #108, Rosarian’s, and Holy Family Society.

Survived by her loving husband of 64 years Howard T. Wynne, 2 children Diane Wynne of Joliet and Thomas (Cheryl)...

Apr 8, 2002

Phillip E. Jaeger, age 77, at rest Monday, April 8, 2002 at Rosewood Care Center.

Survived by his loving daughter, Valerie Cheney; two grandchildren, Tricia and Joseph Cheney; sister, Mary Stewart of Las Vegas. Also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Born in Evanston, Illinois. Lived in Joliet for 30 years.

Preceded in death...

May 31, 2000

Richard W. ‘Sonny’ Tezak, age 80, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000. He was born September 6, 1919, in Joliet.

He was owner and operator of the Tezak Funeral Home. Dick was a veteran of World War II. He served as a pilot with the United States Navy Air Corp.

Richard was active in local politics...

Jan 1, 1970

Nicolas Fernandez Diaz, entro a su eterno descanso a la edad de 69 años en Hinsdale,IL.

Nicolas nació en Tupatarillo MPIU. De Huandacareo, Michocan, Mexico, hijo de Andres Fernandez Alvarez y Ma. Dolores Diaz Guzman.

Nicolas es sobrevivido por su esposa; Eliazar , sus hijos;  Nicolas (Alma) Fernandez, Rafael Fernandez,, Hermilinda (Rogelio) Fernandez, Maria Dolores...