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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Arthur A. Smith
Apr 18, 2007
Passed away peacefully on April 18, 2007; age 81. Loving father of Louis (Helen), Manuel (Ruth), Jean Ann, Betty Jane and Joseph (Cathy) Smith; dearest grandfather of 18; and great-grandfather to many. Cherished brother of Elizabeth (the late Arnold) Nelsen, Ella Mae (the late James) Vilt and Lora (the late Daniel) Kirchner. Fond brother-in-law of Juanita (the late Howard)...
Mary D. Barbic
Apr 18, 2007
At the age of 88, she passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at home with her family at her bedside. Born in Phelps, WI on June 9, 1918 to John and Mary (nee Laurich) Zbacnik. She lived in Joliet most of her life. A lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph Church, Joliet, she was a member of the...
Amber Lynn Sunde
Apr 17, 2007
Age 17, at rest Tuesday April 17, 2007. Survived by her loving parents David A. and Karen Sunde; dear sister to David, Alan and Ricky; loving grandparents Kenneth (Tillie) Sunde; James (Berdonna) Ankrom. Also survived by one nephew, aunts, uncles and cousins. Amber Lynn was born in Joliet, life long resident and was an avid Sox Fan and animal...
Janet A. Kramerich
Apr 17, 2007
At rest on Tuesday, April 17, 2007; age 75. Loving mother of five sons, Allen (Mary), Kenneth (Kelly), Daniel (Cyndy), Robert (Sandy) and Raymond (Kim) Kramerich; and one daughter, Valerie (Terry Kopczick) Kramerich. Devoted grandmother to seven grandchildren, Kimberly, Jennifer, Ryan, Carissa, D.J. and Morgan Kramerich and Meagan Allen. One great grandchild, Jasmine Taylor. Also survived by one sister,...
Edward R. Kluge
Apr 16, 2007
Survived by his loving daughters, Barbara (Dean) Beavers from Cave in Rock, IL., Sue Ann (Roy) Ericksen from Mountain Home AR and Shirley (Ashley) Craig from Dallas, TX; grandchildren, Rhonda (John) Langley, Kim (Charles) Schmalzried, Marc (Laura) Craig; and six great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his wife, Joan Kluge...
Joseph E. Jelinek
Apr 15, 2007
""Papa Joe"" ""General"" Veteran U.S. Army World War II. April 15, 2007. Age 79. The Lord called Joe home to be with him to celebrate his life and presence in Heaven. Loving husband, devoted father and dedicated grandfather died peacefully Sunday afternoon with his family at his bedside. Survived by his Wife of 53A�?A�A½ years, Anna M. (nee Gregorich);...
Agnes C. Rivera
Apr 13, 2007
Age 71, entered eternal life on April 16, 2007 at home after a long courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Costos; six children, Jessica (Dave), Nolen, Frank Lopez (Lisa Olinger), Cindy (Mark) Himes, Richard (Terri) Lopez, Linda Purkart (Gary Partak), Anita Platt (Paul Watson). Eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Also survived by five sisters,...
Joseph M. Jenco
Apr 13, 2007
Joseph M. Jenco age 71 of St. Petersburg Fl., passed away on Friday, April 13, 2007 at Largo Medical Center from cancer. Survived by his wife of 46 years Barbara; a son Doug (Lori) of Elwood; two daughters Debbie Jenco of Custer Park and Jodi Lynn Jenco of St. Petersburg, Florida; Danah Hasik for whom he considered a daughter;...
Arthur C. Smith
Apr 12, 2007
At rest on April 12, 2007, at the Joliet Area Hospice Home. Survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Arvilla D. (nee Dodge) Smith. Loving father of Judy (Thomas) Henricks, Bruce (Rita) Smith and Susan (Larry) Schuler. Devoted grandfather of Elizabeth and David Henricks, Sara and Kelly Smith and Amanda and Clayton Schuler. Also survived by numerous nieces,...
John J. Mateski
Apr 10, 2007
Age 83, born in Joliet,IL on July 25, 1923 John ""Sarge"" Mateski (Matuszewski) passed away peacefully at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center on Tuesday, April 10, 2007. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Lucia (Chval) and one loving son, John Jr. (Tina) Mateski of Kansas City, MO. Also two grandchildren, Gabriel ""Gabe"" and Anya. Also survived by...
Lorraine S. Lange
Apr 7, 2007
At rest Saturday April 7, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Born October 29, 1925 in Joliet, IL. Survived by her children, Marcia Smith, Janice Metesh, Karen (David) Davito, Jean (Jody Gordon) Metesh, Robert Metesh, and Peter (Amy) Metesh; grandchildren, Thomas (Lori) Egly, Renee (Russ) Martin, James Egly, Mickey (Laura) Smith, Mark (Jennifer) Smith, Michael and Justin Metesh;...
Nicholas P. Ancel
Apr 7, 2007
Nicholas Ancel, age 22, at Rest Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Joliet Hospice Home. Survived by his mother, Patricia Hodges; father, Peter Ancel; aunt, Kathleen Neumann; cousin, Cody Neumann; Godfather, Ken Worland; Godmother, Maryellen Anderson; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins and friends survive. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Haruno Portrey; paternal grandparents ,Peter and Alice...
James M. Rivera
Apr 7, 2007
Age 34. At rest Saturday, April 7, 2007 at Northwestern Memori- al Hospital. Survived by his mother and father, Arturo and Carol (nee Carrero) Rivera; sisters, Renee DiDomenic, Tammy Studicka; brothers, Arturo (Jennifer) Rivera and Jeremy S. Rivera. Several aunts and uncles, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Linda and Ishmael Carrero; paternal...
Helen T. Pucel
Apr 6, 2007
Age 91. Died peacefully Friday, April 6, 2007 at Joliet Hospice Home surrounded by her family. Survived by her three son's, Richard (Chris), John (Donna), and Thomas (Konnie) Pucel; daughter, Maryann (Michael) Tierney; two sisters, Sophie (Ray) Levek and Irene Sparazynski; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband,...
Bernard B. Ruggio
Apr 5, 2007
Ruggio, Bernard B. ""Barney"" age 80, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2007, surrounded by his loving family . Born February 3, 1927, one of nine children born to Frank and Carmella Ruggio, survived by his wife of 56 years, Martha (Venhuizen), three sons, Bernard (Marge), David (Kathy), Philip (Jerry), one daughter, Susan Ondreja, his grandchildren, Julie, Sara, Jeremy, Joshua,...
Alfred Hartmann
Apr 2, 2007
Alfred Hartmann Age 58 of Joliet, IL at rest Monday, April 2, 2007. Alfred was born in Chicago and retired from EJ&E Railroad after 29 years of service. He is survived by his mother, Maria (J.R.) Willis of Melbourne, FL; one sister, Teresa (Rainer) Dainko of San Diego, CA; one brother, Alois Hartmann of Fontana, WI; two nephews, Jason...
Marie Frances Senffner
Apr 2, 2007
Marie Senffner died on April 2, 2007 in McKinleyville, CA. She was born on April 6, 1911 in Joliet and had been a lifelong resident until ill health forced her to move to California with her son, Lawrence Senffner M.D. While in Joliet Marie was a Member of the St. Mary Nativity Church and was active in several church...
Kathryn F Gudac
Apr 1, 2007
Kathryn F. Gudac (Svetlecic) At rest on Sunday, April 1, 2007. Loving mother of John (Patricia) Gudac II; devoted grandmother of John (Janine) Gudac, Lauren (Paul) Weihofen, Gina (Terry) Mullen; eight great-grandchildren; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, John F. Gudac; one son, Quentin (in infancy); parents,...
Stephen A Chinderle
Mar 31, 2007
Stephen A. Chinderle ""SAC"" Age 52 of Crest Hill, IL. passed away Saturday March 31, 2007 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital with his family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Patti (nee Johnson) Chinderle; a son, Brad (Amanda Spillie); and a daughter Beth of Austin, TX; mother, Irene Chinderle; sister, Pam (Phil) Spotofora;...
Josephine B. Bakos
Mar 31, 2007
Age 88. Of Joliet, died Saturday, March 31, 2007 at Wayfair Nursing Home in Fairfield, IL. Preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, John Bakos and Raymond Bakos. Survivors include two nieces, Laura (Scott) Osburn of Stockbridge, MI and Kimberly (Scott) Robinson of Antioch, CA, two nephews, Kevin (Michelle) Bakos of Cairo, IL and Alan (Susan) Bakos...
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