Joliet, IL Obituaries

Aug 14, 2006

Elizabeth E. Clevinger (nee Buchar) At rest August 14, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL. Loving mother of James F. (Jeanne M. nee Benson) Ward of Granger, IN, John (Blanche) Ward and Ken (Mary) Clevinger; grandchildren, Patrick J. (Jennifer) Ward of Dallas, TX, Michael J. (Casey M.) Ward of Miami, FL, Mary C. (Bradley A.) Price...

Aug 11, 2006

Josephine J. Nemcevic (Nee Tonkovic) Age 82 at rest Friday August 11, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her daughters, Joan Joy (Dennis Hray) Schank and Julienne (Dr. Eugene) Tanabe; two granddaughters, Hilary and Hannah Tanabe; two special great-grand-children, Haley and Jacob; her sister, Helen (Joseph) D'Atri; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death...

Aug 9, 2006

Raymond W. McGrath ""Claddie"" Of Joliet, Il passed away peacefully on August 9, 2006, at Provena, St. Joseph's Medical Center with his family by his side. Raymond was born on April 4, 1918 to Walter and Marie (Bolin) of Joliet. He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 infant children, and his wife Vi (Amadio) who celebrated 56...

Aug 9, 2006

Ludwig J. Lesnik ""Lud"" At rest Wednesday August 9, 2006 at Joliet area Community Hospice Home. Survived by Loving daughters Mariellen Lesnik, Leanne (Tom) Peterson, Lisa (Chuck) Howell, Sandi (Scott) Malone Grandfather of Michelle, Tony, Brittany, Drew, Christian, Mitchell and Derek. Brothers Joe (June), Bill (Mary) and John (Joan) Lesnik. Brother-in-law Carl (Bonnie) Sowa. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Aug 8, 2006

Helen Rose Babicki Nee Kolenc Age 79 of Joliet born May 27, 1927 at rest Tuesday, August 8, 2006. She is survived by her loving husband William ""Ted"" Babicki; sons Raymond and Thomas (Jeanette) Babicki; grandson Joel Ryan Babicki; sisters Marie (Late Louis) Ambrosch and Dorothy (Late Sam) Proia of Ft Myers, FL; sisters-in-law Betty (late Tony) Kolenc, Lorraine...

Aug 7, 2006

Rose Ann (Wozniak) Hiland Nee Juricic Age 80 At rest Monday August 7, 2006 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home Loving mother of George D. (Barbara) Wozniak Dearest grandmother of Douglas and Jillian (Ray) Mejia Two great granddaughters Gabriella and Kayli Mejia Two sisters Donna (Edmund) Zelko and Mary (Late Jerry) Langdale, brother George Juricic Also survived by numerous nieces,...

Aug 7, 2006

Donna L. Legacy (nee Larsen) Age 54, at rest Monday, August 7, 2006 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her loving children, Kristen (Kali) McMurray, and Brian Legacy. Parents, Donald and Lois (nee Jacobs) Larsen of Chicago and one brother, Tom Larsen. Born in Chicago. Employed at Wesmere Elementary School in Plainfield as a Reading Specialist. Tezak...

Aug 7, 2006

Anthony "Tony" J. Lopez, at the age of 71, passed away surrounded by family.

Preceded in death by his parents Manuel and Angela. Brothers Peter, John, Arthur and Manuel Jr., sisters Helen, Beatrice, and Mary and his infant son Mario Joseph.

Survived by his beloved wife Josephine (Fonseca) of 52 years. His only daughter Robin...

Aug 4, 2006

Yesidro Garcia ""Sid"" At rest Friday, August 4, 2006 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Born November 29, 1942 in Oklahoma and a lifetime Joliet resident. Attended Joliet Public Schools and enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 serving his country for five and a half years. Retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. After 35 years of service. Past member...

Aug 4, 2006

Mary E. Rasmussen (nee Zulich) Age 100 at rest August 4, 2006 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Mary was born in Joliet on May 5, 1905. Survived by daughter, Adelyn (late Andrew) Kwasigroch; son, James (Christine) Jurkas; grandchildren, Robert Kwasigroch, Richard (Patricia) Kwasigroch and Barbara (Richard) Gall, Tony (Lauren) Jurkas, Sandy (Dave) Maxwell, Randy (LeAnn) Jurkas, Lori (Don)...

Aug 3, 2006

William R. Gillespie, age 57, of Sunny Hills, FL, passed away Thursday, Aug. 3, 2006, dear father of Tammy (John) Groth, Timothy Gillespie, Meggan Gillespie and Christopher (Danielle) Gillespie; grandfather of Nick, Jordan, Brett, Aubree, Alexys, Christopher, Kalli, Madysen, Cayden and Coby; wife, Birute; dear son of Anna nee Horacek and the late Donald; one sister; four brothers; and...

Aug 3, 2006

Eva M. Fabian (nee Kolar) Age 87. The Angels came to carry her home Thursday August 3, 2006. Born in Sheboygan WI. December 7, 1918. Preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Anton (Tony) Fabian; parents, Matthew and Agnes (Vugrinovich) Kolar; sister, Mary (Alfons) Jakum; and brother, Vincent (Doniella) Kolar. Survived by Cherished daughter, Joan (Donald) Coop;...

Aug 1, 2006

Emil W. Ramsak ""Ram"" Age 82 of Joliet born November 5, 1923 at rest Tuesday, August 01, 2006 at his home. He married his beloved wife Bernice A. (nee Resetic) at St. Joseph Church on October 13, 1956, and is also survived by his children Karen (Robert) Colman, Michael (fiancA�?A�AC.e Laura Ruzon) and Kenneth (Beverly) Ramsak; granddaughter Alison Lynn...

Jul 28, 2006

Zita L. Plese (nee Kezerly) Passed away peacefully on July 28, 2006 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehab Center. A long time resident of Joliet and member of St. Mary Nativity Church. She was the only child of Rudolph and Mayme (nee Peer) Kezerly. Zita leaves behind her devoted and loving husband of 37 years, William E. Plese. She was...

Jul 26, 2006

Stephany A. Passas (nee Pajak) Age 90 at rest Wednesday, July 26, 2006 at Our Lady of Angels. Born in Joliet. Loving mother of Jeanne (Bill) Offerman and Barb (Larry) Williams. Grandmother of Ronald (Linda) Offerman, Peter (Dodie) Offerman, Scott (Lori) Offerman, Sandy (Bob) Betzwiser, Amy (Rick) Harkins, Mike (Brandi) Murray; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; a sister, Catherine Pajak...

Jul 25, 2006

Anthony Schargorodsky ""Tony"" Age 57, passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home Tuesday, July 25, 2006. Survived by his loving wife, Linda (Lakotich); daughters, Carin (Todd) Matichak, Christine Schargorodsky; and son, Anthony Schargorodsky; mother-in-law, Myrtle Lakotich; three sisters, Val (Rich) Robinette, Kathy Schargorodsky and Riasia (Mike) Hinshaw; and brother, Alex (Shirley) Schargorodsky. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews...

Jul 24, 2006

JoAnn M. Gornick (nee Bertolone) Age 49, at rest Monday July 24, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side after a courageous three year battle with breast cancer. Survived by her husband of 29 years Michael J. Gornick. Loving mother of Jennifer (Jeff) Crompton, Nicholas (Jacqueline) and Michael Jr. Gornick. Dearest grandmother of...

Jul 23, 2006

Janet B. Fleig (nee Brady) Age 55, at rest Sunday July 23, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her beloved husband, of 26 years Ronald G. Fleig; two sisters, Marianne Brady-Gleason, Denise (LeRoy) Esposito; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by her parents, Claude J. and Phyllis A. (nee Greensley) Brady....

Jul 20, 2006

Natalie T. Leonard (nee Lamonda) Age 87 of Joliet, IL passed away July 20, 2006 after a brief illness. She was born December 25, 1918, the daughter of Vito and Congetta Lamonda. She was a graduate of Little Falls High School. She was married to Wilford Leonard who predeceased her. She was a member of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic...

Jul 19, 2006

Marie A. Kuglich (nee Macko) Age 91, at rest Monday July 19, 2006 at Sunny Hill Rehab Center. Loving mother of Nancy M. (Earl) Bishop, William (Carol) Kuglich; and Son-in-law, Donald (Late Marie) Hughes. Dearest grandmother of 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Irene (late Michael) Macko; and brother-in-law Raymond (late Ann) Suste; also...