Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jan 27, 2007

Darrell Kassis Age 21 at rest Saturday Jan. 27,2007 suddenly do to an automobile accident. Survived by his loving parent"s Hazar C. and Yvonne A. (nee Lokaj) Kassis. Loving sister Chanel Kassis. Darrell was born in Chicago ,resided in Joliet the past two years.He was a graduate of Maine South in Park Ridge ,IL. and attended Joliet Junior College....

Jan 27, 2007

Ezequiel Gutierrez Age 74. Zeke was born in Joliet, IL on May 24, 1932 and passed away at home January 27, 2007. Zeke was preceded by his parents, Otilio and Julia Gutierrez, brother Rosario and sisters Julia and Dolores. He is survived by wife Dolores (Tafoya) and son Ricardo, brother Steven T. of California, sisters Agnes Briones of Channahon...

Jan 25, 2007

Lawrence C. Beatty Jr. Age 73 at rest Thursday, January 25, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Resided in Joliet most of his life, but was born and raised in Pennsylvania. He was a high school State Champion in track, which earned him the name ""Crazy Legs Beatty"". He will be remembered for his passion for football and...

Jan 23, 2007

Amelia V. Stogis ""Molly"" (nee Kezele) Age 83. At rest Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her sons, Kenneth (Vivian) and James (Mary) Stogis; grandchildren, John, Jeffrey, Michael, Kevin and Amy; brothers, Ray (Helen), Michael (Lonnie) and Richard Kezele; sister, Marge (late Matt) Gonda; brother-in-law, Joe Wrona; as well as numerous nieces, nephews...

Jan 22, 2007

Stella James (nee Bukontis) Age 86. At rest Monday, January 22, 2007 at Provena St. Joseph Hospital. Stella was born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. Survived by her daughters, Sharon D. Reichert and Carmen M. (Roger) Brown; grandchildren, Ronee L. (Corey) Rogers, Jason C. Reichert, Troy (Veronica) Brown and Tammy (Ted) Lyttle; great-grandchildren, Jeremy Reichert, Megan, Olivia and...

Jan 22, 2007

John A. Hebenstreit Age 88. At rest on Monday, January 22, 2007 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Eileen (nee McManus) Hebenstreit. Loving father of, Judi (John) Logan, John Jr. (Joann) Hebenstreit and Jean (Bill) Clemmons. Devoted grandfather of, Jamie, Kelli, John, John, Jeff, John and Amanda; sister-in-law, Grace (Dan...

Jan 21, 2007

Angelina Arias (nee Duran) Age 67, at rest on Sunday, January 21, 2007, at Silver Cross Hospital. Loving mother of Angel (Virginia), Rafael (Patricia), Jaime (Rose), Margaret Arias, Leticia (Renzo) Singh and Miroslava ""Connie"" Arias. Devoted grandmother of 15 grandchildren: Angel (Veronica), Gabriel, Raphael, and Tanya Arias; Dantee, Giancarlo and Ashley Arias; Michael Mejia, Angelica, Marc and Pedro Palacios;...

Jan 21, 2007

Roger Weinhold Age 66. At rest on Sunday, January 21, 2007, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Roger was born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. Beloved husband of 33 years to, Joanne (nee Kennick). Fond father of, Karl Weinhold and Kristine (Ben) Pedraza; grandfather of, Nicholas, Nathan and Noah Pedraza; brother of, Donald (Yolanda) and Gerald Weinhold....

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...