Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jan 11, 2007

Rudolph “Flash” Klancher, ag 94, at rest on Thursday, January 11, 2007 at Provena Villa Franciscan with his loving family at his side.

Born December 27, 1912 in Joliet and a lifelong resident. Self employed as a Plasterer for over 40 years then retired  in 1978 from Sunny Hill Nursing Home as a custodian. Veteran of the...

Dec 16, 2006

Age 98, at rest Saturday December 16, 2006 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Survived by her son, Donald M. (Peg) Zagoda of Frankfort; grandmother of Kenneth and John Zagoda, Janice (Justin) Williams; great grandmother of Matthew Shunk Sister Stella Rodeghero of Lockport; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded by her husband, Matthew Zagoda; daughter Gloria Zagoda; parents,...

Dec 14, 2006

Age 40, at rest suddenly on December 14, 2006. Survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Shawn K. (nee Smetak), daughter Brittany and son A.J., sisters Gail (John) Sawin, Kelly (John) Harras, Terri (Ray) Crotty, and brothers Phillip Burton, Randy (Jessica) Bingham, his step-father Roy Bingham, numerous aunts and uncles, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Born...

Dec 13, 2006

Age 83, at rest Wednesday, December 13, 2006 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Beloved wife of Alex J. Krupka; loving mother of David (late Kajor) and Lisamari (James) Westerfield; dearest grandmother of Courtney R. and Jessica L. Westerfield; dear sister to Evelyn (late Albin) Koproske and Jacob C. Ackerman; fond aunt to nine nieces and nephews; great aunt...

Dec 13, 2006

Age 61. At rest Wednesday December 13, 2006 at St. James Hospital, Chicago Heights, IL after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her beloved husband of 43 years, James T. Godsey Jr. Loving mother of James H., Keith A., Kalvin L. (Heather) and Tony M. Godsey. Dearest grandmother of Bridgette (Glen) Biggs, Ashley, Joshua and great great granddaughter,...

Dec 9, 2006

Age 86 at rest Saturday December 9, 2006 at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb, IL. Loving mother of Dr. John (Jackie) Simon; dearest grandmother of Lisa, Tom and Kara. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by her husband Joseph P. Ozella (1994); parents, Frank and Catherine (nee Kostelc) Klobucher, three brothers, Frank and Joseph Papesh and...

Dec 7, 2006

Marla Mae Allen (nee Erjavec), 65, of Joliet, IL, at rest at 5:26 PM Thursday, December 7, 2006 surrounded by her family at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center after a courageous 17 year battle with cancer. Marla was born November 15, 1941 in Joliet, IL to Frank ""Rinty"" and Olga (Rungaitis) Erjavec. She graduated from St. Francis Academy ('59)...

Dec 5, 2006

Age 75, passed away December 5, 2006 after a very courageous battle with cancer. She fought this disease with grace and dignity until she was called home to be with the Lord. Survived by her loving husband and best friend of 54 years, Edward C. Zoran Jr.; her four children, Diane (Frank) Toth, Julie (Tad) Bergan, Bernie (Liz) Zoran,...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...