Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Valerie M. Rubler
Sep 3, 2018
Valerie M. Rubler (nee Nedelsky) passed away at home on Sept. 3, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. age 82 years. She was born in Joliet and graduated from S.S. Cyril & Methodius grade school
and Joliet Twp. high school, class of 1953. Upon graduation she was employed at the Department of Defense as a contract negotiator for 15...
Bob J. Hritz
Sep 3, 2018
Bob J. Hritz, age 65, passed away on Monday, September 3, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Jaqueline Hritz (nee Lake); children, Amanda (Steve) Perion, Joseph (Amanda Groves) Hritz; siblings, Richard Hritz, Jerry (Michelle) Hritz, and Joanne Oddo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death...
Martin Paul Uremovic
Aug 30, 2018
Martin Paul Uremovic, age 94, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at his residence in Joliet. Born in Rockdale on November 20, 1923. Martin graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1942. He served in the United States Army during World War II. In June 1947 he married Mary Rose Frankovich of Joliet. He retired from Commonwealth Edison in 1984....
Dennis E. Krawchuck
Aug 29, 2018
Dennis E. Krawchuck, age 59, passed away suddenly after a brief illness on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.
Dennis is survived by his beloved son, Diego Krawchuck; loving and devoted sister, Diane (William) Wilkins; brother-in-law, Duane (Diana Replyuk) Walker; Victoria and her dear family.
Preceded in death by his parents, Alex (2004) and Josephine (nee Felus)...
Gene R. Saari
Aug 26, 2018
Gene Raymond Saari, age 55, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 26, 2018.
Gene is survived by his beloved wife, Lisa (nee Faber) Saari; children, Sydney and Samantha Saari; father, Raymond Saari; step-mother, Sandra Saari; siblings, Sonja (Wade) Warczak, Tina Saari and Kimberly (Tom) Paprocki; and 23 cherished nieces and nephews.
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John Stofan, Jr.
Aug 26, 2018
John Stofan, Jr., age 93, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Laura Lucille Stofan (nee Jones); daughter Susan Marie (Kevin) O’Toole; son, William (Margaret Williams) Stofan; sister, Betty Ann Miner; grandson, Jack Stofan; step-children, MaryEllen (Jeff) Ruedin...
David L. Morelli
Aug 26, 2018
David Lee Morelli, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
David is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia (nee Hankovcak) Morelli; children, Maureen (Jim) Trizna and Denise (Tom) Bell; grandchildren, Adriana and Matthew Trizna and Ryan and Rachel Bell; siblings, Richard (Sharon) Morelli, Nancy...
Melissa Ann (Graziani) Vinson
Aug 18, 2018
Melissa Ann (Graziani) Vinson, age 38, passed into eternal life on August 18, 2018 with her loving family nearby.
Melissa is survived by her husband, Thomas; her children, Makayla, Emma and Tyler Vinson; her parents, John & Joanne Graziani; and brother, John. Her extended family includes her aunt and uncles, Trisha Vitosky-Zelis, Joe (Yvonne) Vitosky, Carol (late...
Jose "Welo" Luna
Aug 16, 2018
Jose "Welo" Luna, 79 of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Jose was born on February 21, 1939 to Arnulfo and Felisiana (Salais) Luna.
Jose is survived by his wife, Rosa (Sierra), of 56 years, his two daughters, Nellie and Rosalinda (Ramirez) Luna, his brother Juan and sister,...
Mary E. (Jenco) Krasovec
Aug 16, 2018
Mary E. Krasovec (nee Jenco) of Waukegan, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 16, 2018.
Mary is survived by her sister, Jean (the late Ray) Page; sisters-in-law, Janis Jencon and Barbara Jenco; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Anton C. Krasovec...
Adam Scott Meister
Aug 12, 2018
Adam Scott Meister, age 35, of Plainfield, IL passed away suddenly on Sunday August 12, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Samantha Meister (nee Pollard); his children, Benjamin Lee "Ben" Meister (age 5) and Victoria Louise "Tori" Meister (age 3); parents, Steve and Linda (nee Lane) Meister; brothers, Jason (Stephanie) Meister of Elwood and Nathan...
Gerald Joseph Fabian
Aug 11, 2018
Gerald Joseph Fabian, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Rosemary (nee Mikuska) Fabian; children, Christine (David) Poirier and Mark (Sharon Majetic) Fabian; grandchildren, Sarah and Michael Poirier; sister, Barbara (Richard) See; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins...
Waldo Garcia
Aug 9, 2018
Waldo Garcia, age 44, lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on August 9, 2018.
Waldo was a talented artist who could bring a picture to life. He had a kind hearted soul and loved to meet new people.
Waldo is survived by his children, Esperanza and Nathaniel Padron; mother, Maria I. Garcia; brothers, Saul, Daniel...
Martin R. Quinn
Aug 8, 2018
Martin R. Quinn, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Martin is survived by his beloved wife, Bernadette (nee O’Sullivan) Quinn; loving father of Martin P. (Antonella) Quinn, Joseph (Kathleen) Quinn and Kathleen (Jason) Schneider; loving Papa of Brendan, Nicholas and Kyle Quinn, Molly, Joe and Matt...
Evelyn O'Brien
Aug 7, 2018
Evelyn O’Brien (nee Baloy), age 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 07, 2018.
Evelyn is survived by her son, Dan (Terri) O’Brien; grandchildren, Anthony (Rebecca) O’Brien, Joseph (Rachel Sheffield) O’Brien, Danielle (Dan) Feiner; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Adaline O’Brien; siblings, Olga (the late Francis) Bowsher, Helen (the late Robert) Krumlinde, Florence (the late Jack) Ryan, Frank Baloy, Barbara...
Patrick Bazzel
Aug 6, 2018
Patrick Bazzel, age 57, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
Patrick is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah Ann Bazzel (nee Rachal); his loving children, Nathaniel Patrick Bazzel and Melissa Ann Ries; his adoring grandchildren, Patrick Ryan Bazzel and Hailey Ann Stark; brothers, Derrick and Eric Bazzel; sisters, Sharon...
Kenneth B. Thome
Jul 31, 2018
Kenneth B. Thome, age 29, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Beloved son of Carmen C. Moreno of Joliet, IL and Mark A. Thome of Arlington, TX; cherished brother of Kelvin Thome and Kyle Thome; grandson of Eugenio and Beatrize Moreno; nephew of Dawn (Daniel Mendez) Griese, Brian Moreno, Scott Moreno, and Roberto (Michelle) Moreno,...
Lillian M. Udell
Jul 29, 2018
Lillian M. Kuhel Udell (nee Mores), age 87, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Lillian is survived by her loving children, Geri (David) Fellows and Kathy (John) Berardino; grandchildren, Christy (James) Sherbrook, Vincent and Jillian Berardino; great-granddaughter, Veronica Sherbrook; numerous nieces, nephews, and members of her extended family.
Preceded in death by her beloved...
Hairam Frederick Wilson
Jul 28, 2018
Hairam Frederick Wilson “Fred,” age 82, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018.
Hairam is survived by his beloved wife, Helen; daughter, Sara; son-in-law, Casimir; grandchildren, Michael and Marc; brother, Glendale; sister, Sylvia Jean; brother and sister-in law, Billy and Marie; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his son, Michael...
Margaret H. (Billy) Kren
Jul 27, 2018
Margaret H. Kren (nee Billy), age 90, at rest on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Rock Run Memory Care. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident.
Margaret is survived by her son, James “Jim” Kren; daughter, Andrea A. (James) Wendell; grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Kren, Amy A. (Nick) Blish and Joseph Wendell; great-granddaughter, Olivia Blish; numerous nieces...
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