Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Emma Bechler

Emma Bechler

Apr 19, 2006

Emma Bechler Age 73. At rest Wednesday, April 19, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by her devoted daughter, Susan Bechler-Bowmer; grandsons, Michael Bakos, Kevin Aloisio; granddaughters, Allison Bowmer, Stephanie Aloisio; brothers and sisters, Dr. Louis (Barbara) Lukancic, John (Anna Mae) Lukancic, James (Patricia) Lukancic, Lillian (Late Clarence) Murphy, Helen (Raymond) Valerugo, Angela (Walter) Zaida,...

Mary J Skrinar

Mary J Skrinar

Apr 16, 2006

Mary J. Skrinar Age 97 at rest Sunday, April 16, 2006 at our Lady of Angels. Survived by numerous God children and greatly loved by many friends. Preceded by her parents, Steve and Johanna (nee Kozen) Skrinar; and a brother, John Skrinar. Mary retired from St. Joseph Medical Center after more than 50 years of service. A member of...

John F Cerovac

John F Cerovac

Apr 11, 2006

John F. Cerovac Age 83. At rest Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Marilyn J. (nee Bolan) Cerovac; his loving children, Mi chael (Deb) Cerovac, Cindy (Michael) Siron, Lori (Dale) Gilbertson, Daniel (Rosann) Cerovac, Kathy (Mark) Stokke and John Cerovac. Dearest grandfather to Jennifer (Brian)...

David Loucks

David Loucks

Apr 9, 2006

David ""Bro"" Loucks Age 71. At rest Sunday, April 9, 2006 at his late residence with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife, Mary (nee Hubert); two daughters, Donna (Lawrence) Wall of Lemont and Diane Loucks of Omaha, NB. Proud grandpa of Kelsey and Keaton Wall; a sister, Joan; and a brother, Junior. Fond uncle and...

Joseph M Skoff

Joseph M Skoff

Apr 9, 2006

Joseph M. Skoff ""Scotty"" Age 92, at rest peacefully at Rosewood Care Center with his stepson Jack at his side. Survived by a brother, Frank Skoff of Chicago; three stepchildren, Jack (Dolly) Bolte, Lillian (Teno) Bazzaroni of Joliet, Elmer (late Dorothy) Bolte of Texas; and two stepdaughters-in-law, Mary Lou (Late Richard) and Jean (Late Jerry) Bolte. Also survived by...

Helen Mistakevich

Helen Mistakevich

Apr 8, 2006

Helen Mistakevich ""Big Helen"" Age 80. At rest Saturday, April 8, 2006 at Salem Village. Survived by her brothers and sister, Joseph (late Ruth) Mistakevich of Streator, George Mistakevich of Manteno, Charles (Judy) Mistakovich of New Lenox, Marge Hausteild of Crest Hill. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Peter and pauline of...

Judith A Doszak

Judith A Doszak

Apr 4, 2006

Judith A. Doszak ""Judy"" (nee Malsky) Age 59. Passed away Peacefully Tuesday, April 4, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side. Judy was born in Joliet and was a lifelong resident. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her life to her family. Judy was a homemaker for many years,...

Robert P Ruffatti

Robert P Ruffatti

Apr 3, 2006

Robert P. Ruffatti ""Bob"" At rest Monday April 3, 2006 at home with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sharon (nee Steffes) Ruffatti. Loving father of; Julie (Kevin) Cummings, and Ryan Ruffatti. His parents, Peter and Margaret (nee Christensen) Ruffatti, two sisters, Sharon (Frank) Catania, and Linda (Randy) Teske, a brother Doug...

Paul A Heinzel

Paul A Heinzel

Mar 31, 2006

Paul A. Heinzel D.M.D. Age 51. Passed away suddenly Friday, March 31, 2006, due to injuries he sustained in an automobile accident in Las Vegas, NV. Survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Pamela S. (nee Johnson) Heinzel; his daughter, Meredith; and son, Daniel. Loving son of Kenneth P. and the late Marguerite (nee Simpson) Heinzel. He also...

James J Mlakar

James J Mlakar

Mar 29, 2006

James J. Mlakar ""Jimmy"" Age 84. At rest Wednesday, March 29, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Donna M. (nee Anson) Mlakar; his loving son, Jim (Diana) Mlakar; five loving grandchildren; two sisters, Marge (Alvin) Attaway and Bernadine (George) Price. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded...

Anthony Fiordirosa

Anthony Fiordirosa

Mar 26, 2006

Fiordirosa, Anthony age 65, at rest March 26, 2006 with his family by his side. Survived by his loving wife Carmen (nee Dattalo), his sons Anthony and Nicky (Liz) Fiordirosa, his grandchildren Alyssa, Denise and Christopher Fiordirosa, two brothers Dominic and Jerry (Karen) Fiordirosa and four sisters Agnes (late Phil) LaFata, Carmella (late Jim) Faust, Phyllis (late Nick) Guerra...

Mary Skoff

Mary Skoff

Mar 25, 2006

Mary Skoff (nee Pluth) Age 94, passed away Saturday, March 25, at home. Mary was a lifelong resident of Joliet/Crest Hill area. Employed for many years at Rockwell-Standard Co. Member of the St. Genevieve Society, and the Rosarian Club of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survived by daughter, Lorraine Marcolina; sister, Helen (Richard-deceased) Johnson; three grandchildren, David, Jeffrey (Jean), Gary...

Albert S Skuta

Albert S Skuta

Mar 24, 2006

Albert S. Skuta Age 76. At rest Friday, March 24, 2006 at Lakewood Nursing Home. Survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Nancy (nee Ward) Skuta. Father of Andrea Silverman, Jeana (Jerry) Witty, and Julie (Joe) Olsen. Grandfather of Kevin and Brian Silverman, Grant and Rachel Olsen. His sister, Lorraine (Jerry) Tezak and brother, Leonard (Jane) Skuta. Numerous...

John F Szafranski

John F Szafranski

Mar 22, 2006

John F. Szafranski Age 78. At rest Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Anne (nee Petric) Szafranski; his loving children, Thomas, Gerald, Yvonne (Stephen) Eickelman, and Michele (Kenneth) Richter; a sister, Lucille Chmiewski. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his parents, John...

Frederick C Horvat

Frederick C Horvat

Mar 22, 2006

Frederick C. Horvat At rest Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by his wife of 58 years, Agnes L. (nee Jakovich) Horvat; his sons, Edward (Lena) and Richard (Rosemary) Horvat; a daughter, Lynnan (George) Barr; his grandchildren, Gabrielle and Samantha Horvat, Andrew and Nathan Horvat, Matthew, Alyssa and Stephanie Barr; step-grandchildren, Julia...

Albert F

Albert F

Mar 21, 2006

Albert F. Cop Age 84, at rest Tuesday, March 21, 2006 at Provena Villa Franciscan. Survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Lillian T. (nee Buchar) Cop; two brothers, Anthony (late Dorothy) and William Cop; one sister, Mary Cop; one sister-in-law, Alice (late Calvin) Minnick. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his...

Lura Belle Fantozzi

Lura Belle Fantozzi

Mar 20, 2006

Lura Belle Fantozzi ""Lou"" (nee Vinson) Age 80, at rest Monday, March 20, 2006 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Loving mother of Anthony J. (Claire) Fantozzi, Jr. and Jeanette L. Locasto. Dearest grandmother of Joseph, Sr. (Jeannine), Anthony and Michael Locasto. Four great grandchildren, Joseph, Jr., Jacqueline, Juliana and Jonathan Locasto; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews...

Susan K Karrick

Susan K Karrick

Mar 17, 2006

Susan K. Karrick (nee Lamb) ""Suzy Q"" Age 55, at rest Friday, March 17, 2006. Survived by her dearest mother, Rebecca (late Gerald) Lamb; three brothers, Gerald, Stephen and Craig Lamb; beloved friend, Jessie Valdez. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded by her husband, Arthur Karrick; her father, Gerald Lamb. Susan was born...

Louise A Doszak

Louise A Doszak

Mar 16, 2006

Louise A. Doszak (nee Pucel) Age 84. On Thursday, March 16, 2006, Louise A. Doszak was called to her Heavenly Reward at Lakewood Nursing Home in Plainfield. Louise was born in Joliet and was a lifelong Joliet area resident. She was a member of the St. Thaddeus Altar and Rosary Society. Louise's life revolved around her family and friends....

Frederick M Ausec

Frederick M Ausec

Mar 16, 2006

Frederick M. Ausec Age 57. At rest Thursday, March 16, 2006. Survived by his brother, Edward Ausec; his aunt, Frances Ausec; and his cousin, Thomas Ausec; and loving and devoted guardian, Kelli Outlaw, and her daughter, Johnae McCaskill. Also survived by many friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Josephine (nee Ambrose) Ausec. Formerly employed at Argonne...