Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Paul L Uremovic

Paul L Uremovic

Dec 24, 2005

Paul L. Uremovic At rest Saturday, December 24, 2005. Beloved son of Martin P. and the late Mary R. Uremovic; brother of Anthony (Cathy), Paula (John) Laskowski, Norma (John) Vilutis and Don (late Donna). Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Born August 25, 1960. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Rose (nee Frankovich); sister, Marie Hamm; and...

Bernice Ann Suski

Bernice Ann Suski

Dec 23, 2005

Bernice Ann Suski (nee Ursich) Age 88. Passed away peacefully at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on December 23, 2005 with her family by her side. Bernice was born on July 3, 1917 to Dominick and Angela (Bolte) Ursich in Joliet, IL. She was a lifelong resident of Joliet. For the past six years she lived with her...

Patricia K Barney

Patricia K Barney

Dec 16, 2005

Patricia K. Barney (nee Kunz) Age 68, of Joliet, at rest November 16, 2005 after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by beloved husband of 47 years, Angelo T. Barney. Loving mother of two daughters, three sons and five grandchildren; Michael J. Barney of Joliet, Susan E. (Eric) Shellenback, grandchildren, Lauren, Reid, Cate of Moraga, California, Christopher T. (Rose)...

Dorothy A Cabay

Dorothy A Cabay

Dec 16, 2005

Dorothy A. Cabay ""Dort"" (nee Planinc) Age 77. Died peacefully Friday, December 16, 2005 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family by her side. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. Survived by her seven children, Ed (Rita) Cabay, Pat (Tom) Marentic, Carol Cabay, Jerry (Joyce) Cabay, Larry Cabay (Al Glater), Rick (Regina) Cabay and Karen...

Julieann F Liddle

Julieann F Liddle

Dec 15, 2005

Julieann F. Liddle ""Julie"" Age 45. At rest on Thursday, December 15, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet after a courageous battle with cancer. Survived by her loving mother, Jeanette F. (late Charles) Liddle; dearest sister to Greg Liddle, Cathleen Liddle, and Charleen (Michael) Contos; her loving and devoted fiance, Steve Castillio; her grandmother, Pauline Liddle;...

Frank Koscik

Frank Koscik

Dec 13, 2005

Frank Koscik ""Speedy"" Age 85. At rest Tuesday, December 13, 2005 at the Carl T. Hayden Veterans Administration Center in Phoenix, AZ. Loving father of Virginia (John) Migas, Nancy Hunt, Daniel (Stephanie) Koscik, Doris (Jeffrey) Minx. Dearest grandfather of Richard, Carrie Ann and Jeremy Hunt, Megan Koscik, David Migas, Stephen, Alan and DyLan Minx. Great-grandfather of Darren Hunt and...

Roy H Zehr

Roy H Zehr

Dec 11, 2005

Roy H. Zehr Age 86. At rest Sunday, December 11, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his daughter, Brenda (Michael) Baxa. Grandfather of April, Lisa and Wyatt. A sister-in-law, Iva Zehr. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by his wife, Georgie (nee Redditt) Zehr; his parents, Fred and Jennie (nee Albers) Zehr;...

Patricia Mae Wheeler

Patricia Mae Wheeler

Dec 11, 2005

Patricia Mae Wheeler At rest peacefully Sunday, December 11, 2005 at the age of 62 with her loving husband and daughter by her side. Patricia was born on October 22, 1943 to John and Olga Drost. She met and fell in love with her husband, Donald whom she married on March 3, 1961. They had two children, Donald, Jr....

Donna L Horwath

Donna L Horwath

Dec 10, 2005

Donna L. Horwath (nee Sanders) Age 68, at rest Saturday, December 10, 2005. Born in Joliet, resided in the Joliet and Crest Hill areas throughout her lifetime. Loving mother of Raymond W. (Cheryl) Horwath; dearest grandmother of Jason and Sarah; dearest sister to Paula (Henry) Ales, Joan (late Harold) Koenig, Jack (Rita), Keith (Lynette), Alan (Nancy) and Jay (Judy)...

Henry L Brown

Henry L Brown

Dec 6, 2005

Henry L. Brown at rest Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Community Nursing Rehab Center in Naperville.

Elder Henry L Brown

Elder Henry L Brown

Dec 6, 2005

Elder Henry L. Brown, Associate Minister Christ Temple Church of Joliet, at rest Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Community Nursing and Rehab Center in Naperville.

Survived by his wife, Annie Lee (nee Millsap); five children, Melissa, Anissa, Joseph, Xzleia and Jeffrey; three grandchildren, Matthew, Xzyon and Xzyaniel; 15 brothers and sisters, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins...

Mary R Gvora Kuna

Mary R Gvora Kuna

Dec 6, 2005

Mary R. Gvora Kuna Age 82 At rest Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Rosewood Care Center. Survived by two sisters, Irene Cloutier and Eleanor (Anthony) Suffoletta; two brothers, Raymond and Joseph (Maxine) Gvora. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Vincent and Verna (nee Kantarik) Gvora; also numerous brothers and sisters. Mary...

Mary B Pershey

Mary B Pershey

Dec 5, 2005

Mary B. Pershey Age 89. At rest Monday, December 5, 2005 at Family Care Homes in Mesa, Arizona. Preceded in death by her husband, Edward Pershey (2002); her parents, John and Anna (nee Tezak) Kren; sisters, Ann (Matt) Pershey, Fran (Bill) Zelesnik; her brothers, John Kren and Leo (Tanny) Kren; and a grandson, Andrew Parker. Survived by a daughter,...

Deno Fabbre

Deno Fabbre

Dec 3, 2005

Deno Fabbre Age 85. Beloved husband of Frances ""Fran"" (nee Papesh) passed away at his home in Darien with members of his family at his bedside. Born and raised in the Cheney School neighborhood. Dearest father of Deno ""Dennis"" and Ken; loving father-in-law of Marnita and Betty; devoted and greatly loved grandfather of Jennifer, Michael, Vanessa and Jessica; brother...

Discoro F Hernandez

Discoro F Hernandez

Nov 30, 2005

Dioscoro F. Hernandez ""Pablito"" Age 85. At rest Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at Edward's Hospital in Naperville. Loving father of Rosemarie (Rueben) Garcia, Joseph (Linda) Hernandez, Gladys Costos, Shirlene (Henry) Gonzalez, Juanita Lopez, Margaret (Paul) Lopez, and Jacqueline (Frank) Bati. Dearest grandfather of 22 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Afra (late Luciano) Carreno, Glafida (late...

Joseph Lynn Pillion

Joseph Lynn Pillion

Nov 27, 2005

Joseph Lynn Pillion ""Lynn"" Age 87. At rest Sunday, November 27, 2005 at Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home in Joliet. Loving father of Robert (Arla) of Lafayette, LA, Raymond (Linda) Pillion of Irving, TX, Rita (Raymond) Slattery of Joliet, Richard Pillion and Mary Ann (Robert) Leasure both of Morris. Dearest grandfather of Michael, Susanne (Mark), Gerald (Stephanie), Thomas (Kimberly),...

Janet L Gurka

Janet L Gurka

Nov 25, 2005

Janet L. Gurka (nee Wadsworth) At rest Friday, November 25, 2005 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by her loving children, Joseph Jr., James and John (LaFonda) Gurka; dearest grandmother of Amy (Steve) Garcia, Matthew, David, C'Monte, Cevion, C'Mari and Cefon; a great granddaughter, Maranda; a brother, Glen Wadsworth; two sisters, Helen Haney and Carol Csikos....

Catherine P (Vancina)  Kozubek

Catherine P (Vancina) Kozubek

Nov 24, 2005

Catherine P. Kozubek (nee Vancina) Age 87. At rest, Thursday, November 24, 2005 at her late residence.

Survived by her sister, Betty (Raymond) Marso; her brother, Frank (Mary) Vancina; three sisters-in-law, Mary Spolnik, Mary (late Joe) Gasparac, and Helen (late John) Gasparic; special niece and nephew, Debbie and Ed Marso,; also numerous other nieces and nephews.

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Robert J Kovacik

Robert J Kovacik

Nov 21, 2005

Robert J. Kovacik ""Shorty"" Age 86, at rest Monday, November 21, 2005 at Provena Villa Franciscan Nursing Home in Joliet. Survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Stephanie J. (nee Chopp) Kovacik. Loving father of John (Bonnie), Robert (Dawn) Kovacik and Julaine (Michael) Durdil. Dearest grandfather of Kimberly, Jeremy and Andrew Kovacik and Katy and Lauren Kovacik; two...

Barbara Dorn Kociuba

Barbara Dorn Kociuba

Nov 16, 2005

Barbara Dorn Kociuba At rest Wednesday November 16, 2005 in Miami, FL. Survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Joseph E. Kociuba. Preceded by her parents, William and Helen (nee Hahn) Dorn; and one brother, Kenneth Dorn. Barbara was born in Elgin, IL and has resided in Joliet for most of her life. She attended St. Peter's grade...