Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Elish Tom McKenzie

Elish Tom McKenzie

Dec 2, 2006

Tom, age 42 at rest Saturday December 2, 2006 at his home in Joliet. Survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Joan M. (nee Minnick) McKenzie; loving father of Thomas B., Alicia M. and Brittany T. McKenzie; loving parents, Mary and Dave Gurnitz; two sisters, Melissa (Fred) Johannsen, Yolanda (George) Vallentine; two brothers, Harvey Cronan and Hoyett (Kelly)...

Phyllis R. Brown (nee Teal)

Phyllis R. Brown (nee Teal)

Nov 29, 2006

Phyllis R. (Teal) Brown Age 81. Loving mother of Jim (Rita), Bob (Suzan) Cmolik, Tom (Lori) Trakszelis. Dearest grandmother of Jenny (Ryan) Nachtigal, Michelle (Scott) Drews, Beth (Jesse) Stalman, Jeff (Jennifer), Laura (Jacob) Gossman and Brian (Stacey) Cmolik. Eight great grandchildren. Brother Joseph (late Gladys) Teal. Pat Trakszelis. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death...

Rudolph E. Scherle

Rudolph E. Scherle

Nov 28, 2006

""Rudy"", age 86 at rest Tuesday November 28, 2006 at his home with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Eileen M. (nee Hare) Scherle, Loving father of Penelope (Michael) Walker, Mary Sue (Kenneth) Faber, Daughter-in-law Marla (Lee) Kim, Dearest grandfather of Adam Scrogham, Jonathan Walker and Alex Kim. Two sisters Emma (late...

Elizabeth F. Gregorich

Elizabeth F. Gregorich

Nov 26, 2006

Elizabeth F. Gregorich, ""Lee"", Age 92, at rest November 26, 2006 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Survived by her brother, Albert E. (Mary Ann) Gregory, Christine ""Chris"" (late Lou) Hajek. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by parents, Frank and Frances (Svigel) Gregorich; brothers and sisters, Frances, Frank, Joseph ""Abie"", Louis, Rose Sterbentz, Amelia Vidmar, Mary...

Neena M. Robinson

Neena M. Robinson

Nov 26, 2006

Neena M. Robinson, age 55. Suddenly taken from her family Sunday November 26, 2006. Survived by her husband, Richard W. Robinson; son's, Tony (Alissa) Thompson and Andrew (Stacey) White; grandchildren, Andrew Nickolas White and Taylor and Wesley Conrad; Sister, Kathy (Fred) Strait; numerous family and friends also survive. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Katherine Lowry. Neena...

Mary M. Bradach (nee Anzzolin)

Mary M. Bradach (nee Anzzolin)

Nov 26, 2006

Mary M. (Anzzolin) Bradach Age 96. At rest Sunday November 26, 2006 at Rosewood Care Center. Survived by daughter-in-law, Georgia L. Bradach; granddaughter, Allycn (Brad) Grcevic; grandson, Jason (Michelle) Bradach; great grandchildren, Aaron, Madison, Payton Grcevic and Brooklyn Trujillo. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Bradach; parents, Samuel and Mary (Paganini)...

Wayne E. Jolly

Wayne E. Jolly

Nov 25, 2006

Wayne E. Jolly Age 83 at rest November 25, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Phyllis (nee Gwin) Jolly; son, Robert ( Valerie); daughter, Gwenda (Tom Signorelli) Buhle; dearest grandfather of Jennie Gatchell, Chris and Jessica Jolly; great grandchildren, Shelby Gatchell and Meckenzie Meulemans; two sisters, Doris Ann (Lyle) Duboise,...

Gregory A. Pietruszynski

Gregory A. Pietruszynski

Nov 25, 2006

Gregory A. Pietruszynski Age 48. At rest suddenly Saturday, November 25, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Lou Ann (nee Hendrix) Pietruszynski; his son, Ryan; and daughters, Sara and Kristen Pietruszynski; brother, Joe (Theresa); and sister, Lillian (Ken). Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by parents,...

Lucille Elaine Moravek

Lucille Elaine Moravek

Nov 25, 2006

Lucille Elaine Moravek Age 91, two days shy of 92. At rest November 25, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Loving mother of Peggy (Late Gus) Ireton, Joanne Lester, Jeannette Crumbaugh, James Moravek, Rosemary (Steven) Miles; dearest grandmother of Dale and Jim Ireton, David and Kathryn Crumbaugh, Karen Welsch, Kristen Hall, Susan Sapp and other grandchildren; and great...

Helen V. Smith

Helen V. Smith

Nov 24, 2006

Helen V. Smith (nee Benedict) Age 90, at rest Friday November 24, at home with her family by her side. Survived by her children, Penny McCauley, Kathie (Bill) Ferguson, Pat Sexton, Bill (Lois) Smith; grandchildren, Linda (Ken) Zabel, Mark (Paula) and Joe Ferguson, Jena Morrow, Angela and Laura Smith. Also survived by four great grand children and numerous nieces...

Theresa M. Dziuban

Theresa M. Dziuban

Nov 22, 2006

Age 90. At rest November 22, 2006 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by her daughter, Susan (William) Cox; sons, John and Robert Dziuban; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great grandchildren. She was born in Braidwood IL. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Dziuban; daughter, Mary Lou Cernetich; and grandson, Gerald Cernetich Tezak Funeral Home 1211 Plainfield Rd. Joliet, IL....

Dorothy Surinak

Dorothy Surinak

Nov 21, 2006

Dorothy Surinak, (nee Harrison) Age 77. Passed away peacefully at the Joliet Area Hospice Home, on Tuesday, November 21, 2006, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Joliet on December 28, 1928, she was a lifelong resident. Graduate of Joliet Township High School. She met her husband of 59 years, Tom, at Meadow Gold Dairy where they were...

Teresa M. Buffer

Teresa M. Buffer

Nov 21, 2006

Teresa M. Buffer (nee Fiocchi), a long time resident of Crest Hill, Teresa was taken to eternal rest after a brief illness at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, November 21, 2006. She was surrounded by her family as she went peacefully home to be with her heavenly Father. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church in...

Neives R Quintero

Neives R Quintero

Nov 18, 2006

Neives Quintero Age 66. At rest Saturday November 18, 2006 at her late residence with her family by her side after a lengthy battle with cancer. Mother to Karen (Roger) Blake of Diamond, IL., Pauline (Roger) Handley of Decatur, AL., Gloria (Bob) Barton of Joliet, Lucy (Don) de Hagara of Jacksonville, NC., Janie (Valentine) Martinez of Joliet, Paul of...

Mona Rae Welz

Mona Rae Welz

Nov 15, 2006

Mona Rae (Senffner)Welz Age75. At rest Thursday, November 15, 2006 at her home. Loving mother of Sharon (Late Herb) Moody, Deborah (David) Heelan, Charlotte (Ralph) Mahkovec. Devoted grandmother of Eric (Karyn) Moody, Nikki (Adam) Frye, Matthew Mutchler, Karisa, Heather, Felisha and Stephanie Heelan, Rachel Mahkovec. One great granddaughter Ellie Frye. Sisters and Brother Jean (Late Gene) Brenczewski, Char Hray,...

Bonnie G Neumann

Bonnie G Neumann

Nov 14, 2006

Bonnie G. Neumann (nee) Levine Age 73 at rest Tuesday November 14, 2006 at Grundy County Nursing Home. Loving mother of David (Chery) Hockey, Cynthia (Henry) Kahsen, Nancy (Paul) Vargo; step-mother of Judi (Harlan) Lock, Jimmi(Olga)Neumann, Jeffrey Neumann; dearest grandmother to, Lori, Erica, Amber, Kyle, Rachel, Heather, Ernie, Robbie, Beverly, Sharleen, Steven, Jeffery and Jeremey; great-grandmother of Alisha, Katie,...

Margaret E Vitanovec

Margaret E Vitanovec

Nov 14, 2006

Margaret E. Vitanovec (nee Gerencher) Age 88 at Rest Tuesday Nov. 14, 2006 at Provena St. Jospeh Medical Center. Loving Mother of Marilyn (Robert) Dolnak, John (Kathleen), Grandmother of Dr. Douglas Robert, Thomas John and Deborah Marilyn Dolnak; John (Jack), Eva Grace and Gregory William Vitanovec. Also survived by one brother Joseph (the late Martha) Gerencher and loving sister-in-law...

Elmo A Petro

Elmo A Petro

Nov 14, 2006

Elmo A. Petro Age 76 at rest Tuesday Nov. 14,2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Mary Frances (nee Gleason) Petro, Loving father of Janet (Robert) Hewlett, Nick (Leah) Petro, Meg (Paul) Studer, Alan (Sarah) Petro, Kristi (Scott) Niedzwiecki. Dearest Grandfather of Kevin and Mark Gornik, Max and Mallory Hewlett, Tony,...

Irene B Bishop

Irene B Bishop

Nov 13, 2006

Irene B. Bishop (nee Korevec) Age 79 at rest Monday November 13, 2006 at Salem Village Nursing Home, loving mother of Garold ""Gary"" Bishop, devoted grandmother of Tamara Bishop, Victoria F. Donnewald, two sisters-in-law Doris (late Willard) Bishop, Verna Ruth (late William) Rabovsky, one brother-in-law Glenn F. (late Norma M.) Bishop. Also survived numerous nieces, nephews and cousins ....

Bernard G Ressler

Bernard G Ressler

Nov 13, 2006

Bernard G. Ressler ""Bud"" Age 81 at rest Monday November 13, 2006 at his home with his family by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 57 years Josephine A. (nee Juricic) Ressler. Loving father of Michael I. Ressler, sister Bernice (late Peter) Limbach. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by his parents Joseph and...