Joliet, IL Obituaries

Mar 15, 2006

Marilyn J. Kittle (nee Fitzpatrick) Age 76. At rest Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at Manor Care in Palm Harbor, FL with her family by her side. A Joliet resident all of her life, wintering in Palm Harbor. Survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard N. ""Dick"" Kittle; her loving children, Sandy (Norm) Hollister, and John P. Kittle;...

Mar 13, 2006

Rose Darguzis nee Raspolich Age 86 of Rockdale, passed away on March 13, 2006, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving daughters after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Rose was the youngest daughter and the fifth of seven children, born to Matthew and Catherine Raspolich. She married John Darguzis on July 19, 1941, at St. Mary's...

Mar 13, 2006

Jerry Jerome Grzadka Age 47, at rest Monday, March 13, 2006 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Loving brother of Joanne Roman. Dearest uncle of Jason Roman. Great uncle to Cyrus and Sasha Roman, also dearest uncle of Elena (Richard) Booth. Preceded by his parents, Gene and Mary I. (nee Lesiak) Grzadka. Jerry was born in Chicago, IL. Resided in...

Mar 11, 2006

Julius Banos Age 70, born September 20, 1935. At rest Saturday, March 11, 2006 at the Joliet Hospice Home, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side. Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Delores M. (nee Skufca) Banos. Loving father of Margaret (Gregory) Lundstrum. Dearest grandfather of Erik Leonard and Samuel Michael Lundstrum. Brother to three...

Mar 6, 2006

Robert E. Tadej Sr. Age 59, at rest Monday, March 6, 2006 at Edwards Hospital. Survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Patricia A. (nee Stec); loving children, Robert E. (Jan) Tadej Jr., Tammy (Greg) Palaschak, Kerry Tadej and Charlene Dawn Tadej; grandfather of Ronald Molaschi Jr., Joseph Tadej, Leslie Tadej, Michael Arnold, Megan Tadej, Kyle Steinquest and...

Mar 5, 2006

John J. Nurczyk Age 79 at rest Sunday, March 5, 2006 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Geraldine E. (nee Rimmke) Nurczyk.

Loving father of John (Nancy), Donald (Sharon), Robert (Gwentch) Nurczyk and Delmar (Jennifer) Miller. Dearest grandfather of eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Joseph (late Frances) and Stanley...

Mar 2, 2006

Frederick R. Jursinic Age 83, died peacefully at home on March 2, 2006 in Joliet following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Joliet, IL June 29, 1922. Frederick was employed at the U.S. Steel for 34 years. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Dorothy (Mau) Jursinic; six brothers, Albert, John, Joseph, Peter, Rudolph and Raymond; three sisters,...

Feb 26, 2006

Maria G. Frausto Age 73. At rest Sunday, February 26, 2006 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by nine children; twenty-seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; eight brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jose G. Frausto; son, Edmundo; and granddaughter. Born in Zacatecas Mexico. TEZAK FUNERAL HOME 1211 Plainfield Rd. near Ingalls Ave. Joliet, IL. 815-722-0524 www.tezakfuneralhome.com From...

Feb 24, 2006

George E. Fix Age 92. At rest Friday, February 24, 2006 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. Survived by three sons, George Fix, William (Tasmin), and Gregory (Theresa) Fix; grandfather of Dana, Melissa, Eric, Jennifer, Christina, Jessica, Elizabeth, Blair, Matthew, and Alyssa; also a great-grandchild, Abigail; and several other great-grandchildren; his sisters and brothers, Caroline (Raymond) Butler, Harold (Dee),...

Feb 24, 2006

Robert W. Misewicz Age 75. Passed away Friday, February 24, 2006 at the Provena Villa Franciscan Home in Joliet. Born June 27, 1930 in Joliet, IL to the late Wallace and Amelia (Aagesen Misewicz. Survived by one son, Robert (Kelly) of Coal City; two daughters, Susan Gregory of Joliet and Margot Barkan of Boca Raton, FL; five grandchildren, Matthew...

Feb 22, 2006

James D. Allen ""Papa Allen"" Age 60. Suddenly Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at his residence. Born May 25, 1945 in Joliet to the late Laverne D. and Marion (nee Spriggins) Allen. Retired from Argonne National Laboratory and Dept. of Energy. Member of the Loyal Order of the Moose Joliet Lodge #300. A 4th degree member of the Knights of...

Feb 21, 2006

Sherri J. Hewlett (nee Zola) Age 42, at rest Tuesday, February 21, 2006 at the Joliet Hospice Home. Survived by her beloved husband of four years, Roger Hewlett; dearest parents, Thomas and Evelyn (nee Enich) Zola; loving sisters, Cindy Zola, Laurie (Joseph) Jelinek, Gail (Alex) Kostueck; four nieces, Emily and Rachel Jelinek, Nadia Zola and Olivia Kostueck; devoted friends,...

Feb 20, 2006

Donald J. Surniak Age 59, at rest Monday, February 20, 2006. Survived by his cousin, Raymond Vertin; also numerous other cousins. Preceded by his parents, Joseph B. and Elizabeth A. (nee Petric) Surniak. Employed as a Mail Carrier, Rockdale route for the U.S. Postal Service. Member of the Northwest Recreation Club. Please omit flowers. TEZAK FUNERAL HOME 1211 Plainfield...

Feb 19, 2006

Lucille A. Clarke (nee Zlogar) Age 58. Passed away suddenly of heart failure in the early morning of Sunday, February 19, 2006 Survived by her husband of 30 years, Mark E. Clarke; her daughters, Elizabeth and Mary Clarke, and Ann (Burke) Schuster; a brother, James (Marilynn) Zlogar; a sister, Marguerite Nelson; a sister-in-law, Kay Zlogar; numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Feb 17, 2006

Mary B. Walsh (nee Bjekich) Age 86. At rest Friday, February 17, 2006 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by a son, James F. Walsh; her sisters, Genevieve (late Joseph) Surinak, Ceil (late Merle) Severns, and Dorothy Yasko; sister-in-law, Bea (late Raymond) Walsh; her dear friends, Annabelle and Kenneth Cargle. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive....

Feb 15, 2006

Patricia A. Gans (nee Parsons) Age 57. At rest Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at home with her family by her side. Survived by her beloved husband of 24 years, Raymond L. Gans; loving mother of Shelly (Bill) Taylor-Harmon, Robert Taylor, Chryl (JR) Procarione, Michael R. (Lisa) and David P. Gans; dearest grandmother of five grandchildren. Also survived by her...

Feb 14, 2006

Eugene Francis Kostyra Age 76, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 14, 2006. Survived by wife, Patricia (nee O'Connor) Kostyra; children, Michael (Marina) Kostyra, Cathleen (William) Maren and Christine Kostyra; grandchildren, William and Elizabeth Maren and David Kostyra; three sisters, Emily (Joseph Ballak, Genevieve (Robert) Susner and Victoria (Fred) Alberico; three nieces and; two nephews, also survive. Preceded in death...

Feb 12, 2006

Joseph E. Bajt, Sr. ""Big Joe"" Age 85. At rest Sunday, February 12, 2006 at his home with his loving children by his side. Loving father of Beverly (late Wayne) Kopman and Joseph (Kathleen) Bajt. Dearest grandfather of Joseph C. (Amanda), Ryan and Matthew Bajt; three sisters, Anne (late Howard) Roberts, Antonia (late Frank) Stec and Theresa Bajt; two...

Feb 11, 2006

Marilou T. Cernetich (nee Dziuban) Age 58. At rest Saturday, February 11, 2006 peacefully at her home after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Marilou was born in Joliet, and was a lifelong area resident. Loving mother of Lenny (Jackie) Cernetich and Janet Cernetich. Dearest grandmother of Isabella and Griffin Cernetich and Jacob and Lacy Lopez. Survived by her...

Feb 11, 2006

Barbara Hellen Wilder Age 43 of Joliet, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2006. Born August 30, 1962. Barbara was a home maker. Barbara was preceded in death by her father, Robert A. Wilder; and beloved sister, Evelyn A. Wilder. Barbara is survived by her mother, Beverly J. Wilder of Joliet; one brother, Michael A. Wilder of Joliet; two sisters,...