Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Beulah M. "Bea" (Ware)  Wisz

Beulah M. "Bea" (Ware) Wisz

Jan 31, 2018

Beulah M. "Bea" Wisz, (nee Ware), age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

Beulah is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard S. Wisz; her children, Diane (Anton) Balaja, David J. (Bridget) Wisz; grandchildren, Sarah (Charles) Collins, Kelsey Balaja, Autumn, Tyler and Vincent Wisz; great-grandchildren, Sophie and Emma Collins, Kaison...

Raul V. Casarez

Raul V. Casarez

Jan 29, 2018

Raul V. Casarez, age 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Raul is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sue (nee Street); children, Raechel Casarez, Amy Casarez, Chris Casarez and Mandy Albright; grandchildren, Joshua “JR” and Sylvia Casarez, Nathan and Jacob Graham, Danny...

Stephen Michael Cook

Stephen Michael Cook

Jan 26, 2018

Stephen Michael Cook, age 56, born February 5, 1961 in Evergreen Park, IL, at rest on Friday, January 26, 2018 with his loving family close by his side.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Kathy (nee Foster) Cook; loving children, Meagan (Jeffrey Lisciandrello) Cook, Kayla and Patti Cook; numerous brothers,...

Ann F. (Dolinshek)  Quigley

Ann F. (Dolinshek) Quigley

Jan 24, 2018

Ann F. Quigley (nee Dolinshek), age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

Ann is survived by her loving children, Dennis (Collette), Robert (the late Marie) and Brian (Maribeth) Quigley; grandchildren, Matthew Quigley and Jessica (Kenneth Jr.) Knezetic, Danielle Miles, Marikate (Jaime) Manzo, Staci (Bryan) Myers, Christine (Kevin) Miller; great-grandchildren, Nina and...

Darlene M. (Klobucher)  Kazak

Darlene M. (Klobucher) Kazak

Jan 22, 2018

Darlene M. Kazak (nee Klobucher), age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2018 with her family by her side.

Darlene is survived by her loving children; Daniel, Donald (Cathy) and Kenneth (Jill) Kazak, grandchildren; Gregory (Emily), Steven, Samantha, Keith, Michael (Larissa), Jeffrey and Andrew Kazak, great-grandchildren; Mason and Emmett Kazak, and sister,...

Dorothy M. (Fedo)  Koncar

Dorothy M. (Fedo) Koncar

Jan 21, 2018

Dorothy M. Koncar (nee Fedo), age 89 at rest on Sunday, January 21, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Dorothy is survived by her loving children, John Jr., William (Susan), Raymond (Annette), Paul (Cheryl), and Elaine (Paul) Dinquel; cherished grandchildren, Matt (Mary), Andy, and Joe (Suraya) Koncar, Rob (Jamie), Frank (Kathy), John,...

Joanne E. (Northrup)  Davis-Harmon

Joanne E. (Northrup) Davis-Harmon

Jan 18, 2018

Joanne E. Davis-Harmon, (nee Northrup), age 85, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018.

Joanne is survived by her loving children, Stephen (Kathleen) Harmon and Douglas (Mary) Harmon; brother, James Northrup; cherished grandchildren, Stephanie, Matthew, and Timothy Harmon, Alana and Austin Harmon, Robert (Kristin) Bryant, and Vicky (Wayne) Greenwood; great-grandchildren Michael, Sydney, Alex, Haley, Elainah, and Dean....

Lucille J. "Lucija" (Brulc)  Dragovan

Lucille J. "Lucija" (Brulc) Dragovan

Jan 17, 2018

Lucille J. (nee Brulc) Dragovan, age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was surrounded by her loving family at her side in the same home that she was born in 92 years ago in Joliet, IL.

Lucille is survived by her loving children, Bill D. of Joliet, IL, Wileen of...

David Paul Hann Sr.

David Paul Hann Sr.

Jan 17, 2018

David Paul Hann Sr., age 83, at rest at his home on Wednesday January 17, 2018 with his loving family by his side after a brief illness.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Judith (nee Tomasic); children, David Paul Hann Jr., Susan (Mark) Densford and Beverly Hann; grandchildren, Ryan and...

Delores Mae "Sis" (Weese)  Michalak

Delores Mae "Sis" (Weese) Michalak

Jan 15, 2018

Delores Mae (Sis) Michalak, (nee Weese), age 92, passed away at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Monday, January 15, 2018.

Delores is survived by her loving husband of 72 years, Stephen Michalak; and her three sons Ronald (Bonnie), Denny (Carol), and David (Kathy) Michalak. Delores, affectionally known as “Grammy” to her nine grandchildren...

JoAnn T. (Perconte)  Clennon

JoAnn T. (Perconte) Clennon

Jan 15, 2018

JoAnn Clennon, (nee Perconte), age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 15, 2018.

JoAnn is survived by her loving children, Carol (the late Chip) Kodiak, Judi (Ed) Kelley, Jack (Nancy) Clennon, Debbie (Dan) Lambert, and Maureen (Ron) Hubbard; grandchildren, Chad (Jennifer) Kodiak, Cari (Bryan) Pyka, and Cris (Teresa) Kodiak; Heather (Jeff) Arnsperger, Melissa...

Antoinette C. (Libersher)  "Toni" Petrovic

Antoinette C. (Libersher) "Toni" Petrovic

Jan 11, 2018

Antoinette C. “Toni” (nee Libersher) Petrovic, age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2018, at Salem Village with her family by her side.

Toni is survived by her nephews; Carl A. (Judy) Lindstrom and Charles A. Lindstrom.  Numerous great nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by...

Edward Joseph Metesh

Edward Joseph Metesh

Jan 11, 2018

Edward Joseph Metesh, age 82, born January 8, 1936, at rest on Thursday, January 11, 2018.

Edward is survived by his siblings, Bernice Metesh, James Metesh and Marian (the late Chet) Dombrowski of Madison, WI; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins located here, Canada and Slovenia.

Preceded in death by his...

Ernest Hatfield

Ernest Hatfield

Jan 10, 2018

Ernest Hatfield, age 84, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Ernest is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon (nee Larson) Hatfield; children, Alan (Tori), Lovell (Shelli) and Ernest Hatfield; step-children, Daniel (the late Toni) Spires, Douglas (Annette) Spires and Dana Pike; 10 grandchildren; and...

Virginia Ann (Welps)  Roman

Virginia Ann (Welps) Roman

Jan 9, 2018

Virginia Ann (nee Welps) Roman, age 86, a resident of Maple Grove, MN and a former longtime resident of Plainfield, IL, passed away January 9th, 2018 in Robbinsdale, MN.  She was born on March 1st, 1931 in Chicago, IL.

Virginia is survived by her loving children, Linda (Tom) Krizmanic, Ed (Diane) Roman, Paul (Becky)...

Jean M. (Stefanich)  Wolz

Jean M. (Stefanich) Wolz

Jan 9, 2018

Jean M. (nee Stefanich) Wolz, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2018, at Our Lady of Angels in the company of her family.

She was born on June 24, 1933, to Peter and Anna Stefanich. A lifelong Joliet resident, she was a graduate of St. Francis Academy, Class of 1951.  Jean was...

Mary Beth (Papesh)  Dodge

Mary Beth (Papesh) Dodge

Jan 7, 2018

Mary Beth Dodge (nee Papesh), age 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 7, 2018 with her loved ones by her side.

Mary Beth is survived by her loving husband, David Dodge; two sons, Christopher D. Dodge and Matthew R. Dodge; one sister, Judith Papesh; and furry companion, Hossa.

Preceded...

Leonard R. Vranicar

Leonard R. Vranicar

Jan 5, 2018

Leonard R. Vranicar, age 80, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018.

Leonard is survived by his loving children, William (Mary) Vranicar, David (Dee) Vranicar and Joseph (Kim) Vranicar; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother, Mel; one sister, Barbara; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Lillian E. (Zelko)  Stefanich

Lillian E. (Zelko) Stefanich

Jan 3, 2018

Lillian E. (nee Zelko) Stefanich, age 89, at rest on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Lillian is survived by her beloved sons, John (Pam) Stefanich, Paul Stefanich and Dave (Tara) Stefanich; grandchildren, Stephanie Eggman, Tiffany (Michael Craig) Stefanich, Michelle (Edgar) Jones, Sophia (Brandon Davidson) Alonzo, Zachary Stefanich, Melissa...

Helen C. (Becker)  Wrobel

Helen C. (Becker) Wrobel

Jan 2, 2018

Helen C. (nee Becker) Wrobel, 87, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at her longtime home at Winfield Woods Nursing Home after a long battle with Dementia.

Helen is survived by six children, David (Candy) of Shorewood, Robert (Pamela) of Morris, Joseph (Donna) of Fort Myers, FL, Cathy (Russ) Sorensen of...