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Raful Garcia
Dec 7, 2017
Raful Garcia, age 55, passed away peacefully watching his favorite movie, The Godfather, with his loving family by his side on Thursday, December 7, 2017.
Raful is survived by his children, Alina (Bharat) Garcia, Daniel (Shannon) Garcia; parents, Jesus and Leonor (nee Sanchez) Garcia; siblings, Bernardo, Rigoberto, Antonia and Miguel Garcia; numerous cousins, aunts,...
Joseph P. Pomykala
Dec 6, 2017
Joseph P. Pomykala, age 95, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his home with family by his side.
Survived by his loving children, Joseph Jr., David (Leonor) Pomykala, Mary Kay (John) Mikuska, Gary (Laura) Pomykala & Cyndy (Gary) Biermann; grandchildren, Brett (Heather) and Kristen Pomykala, Michelle (Pete) Murphy, Keri Mikuska, Matthew (Danielle),...
William L. Flynn
Dec 4, 2017
William L. Flynn, US Army Korean War Veteran, age 87, of Plainfield.
Beloved husband and best friend for 64 years to Patricia (nee Frey) Flynn. Loving father of Colleen (Gerry) Goebel, Bill (Sue) Flynn, Mariann (Bruce) Lill, Barbara (Al) Theis, Patty (Bruce) Schaffer, John (Patty) Flynn, Jackie Evans, Cathy (Sam) Milaneses and the late...
Mary Frances Olsen
Dec 3, 2017
Mary F. Olsen (nee Durham), age 76, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017.
Mary is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Olsen Sr.; children, Tara, Joseph F. (the late Julie A.) Olsen Jr. and Michael L. (Alison) Olsen; grandchildren, Phillip and Kyle Vertin, Grant, Rachel, and Claire Olsen, Abigale and Samantha Olsen; and ...
Argelia (Diaz) Chavez
Dec 2, 2017
Argelia Chavez (nee Diaz), age 58, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 in her home with her loving family by her side.
Argelia is survived by her beloved husband, Ignacio Chavez; children, Veronica Chavez and George Chavez; mother, Enedina Diaz (nee Caballero); brothers, Waldemar (Reyna) Diaz, Marcos (Alicia) Diaz and Gerardo (Dolores) Diaz;...
Adolfo E. Lechuga
Nov 29, 2017
Adolfo Elias Lechuga Sr., age 51, died at his home on November 29, 2017 in Springfield, MN.
Adolfo was born on May 16, 1966 to parents, Mary Garcia and Adolfo Deleon Lechuga in Los Angeles, CA. Adolfo grew up in Joliet, IL and San Antonio, TX surrounded by extensive family and friends. He considered...
Beth Ann (Brinkman) Gray
Nov 27, 2017
Beth A. Gray (nee Brinkman), age 59, at rest on Monday, November 27, 2017 with her loving family by her side.
Beth is survived by her beloved husband, Steven Gray; children, David (Liz) Gray, Colleen Gray and Kyle Gray; siblings, Steven (Lisa) Brinkman, Kimberly Brinkman, Carol (Dan) Warner and Robert (Julie) Brinkman; numerous nieces,...
Jose S. Medina
Nov 27, 2017
Jose S. Medina, age 67, entered eternal life on Monday, November 27, 2017.
Jose is survived by his loving wife, Elaine S. (nee Lopez) Medina; his children, Jose A. (Amy) Medina, Gina Medina and Elisa Medina; grandchildren, Lisette (Tyler) Quintana, Kenneth E. III, Romeo A. and Christiano D. Fortunato; great-grandchildren, Marcello A. Aguilar, Elaina...
Lucille R. "Lucy" Disera
Nov 25, 2017
Lucille R. Disera “Lucy,” age 88, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017.
Lucy is survived by her brother, Angelo (Sally Jo) DiSera; brother-in-law, Robert (Eleanor Keagle) Whitman; nieces and nephews, Toni Ann (John) Freckelton, Beverly (the late Michael) Whitman, Denise DiSera, David (Donna) DiSera, Derek (Silvia) DiSera and Dina (Mark) DiSera-Plada; grandnieces and...
Mary Lou (Hibler) Erjavec
Nov 21, 2017
Mary Lou Erjavec (nee Hibler), age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21, 2017, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary Lou is survived by her beloved husband, Ronald Erjavec; loving children, Gina (Tom Pellowe) Burke, Dean (Julie) Persico, Sue (Tony) Villanova; grandchildren, Mario, Anthony, Alexandra, Sarah, and Norah; nephews, Steven (Gayle), Michael and...
Leonard J. (Lenny) Roesel
Nov 20, 2017
Leonard J. “Lenny” Roesel, age 74, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017.
Leonard is survived by his loving children, George (Staci) Roesel and Veronica (John Smolkovich) Frederick; grandchildren, Jesse (Megan) Roesel, Edward (Kate) Roesel, Christina (Andrew) Duplessis and Emily (Jose) Maldonado, Jessoni (Kyle) Austin, Jenna (Matthew) Farcus, Stephen (Jane) Frederick, and Kaitlyn Frederick,...
George J. Mavrin
Nov 18, 2017
George J. Mavrin, age 84, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with his beloved family by his side.
George is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann (nee Bernadyn) Mavrin; son, Robert J. (Pamela) Mavrin; grandchildren, Nicholas, Joseph and Maria Mavrin; sister, Lillian (the late John) Szabo of...
Sharon D. (Harrah) Gavin
Nov 15, 2017
Sharon D. (nee Harrah) Gavin, age 67, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 with her loving family by her side.
Sharon is survived by her children, Laura Fenoglio, Kimberly Ohlrogge and Derrick Tlanda; grandchildren, Logan and Liam Fenoglio, Courtney, Sydney and Nathan Ohlrogge, Deven, Marissa, Matthew Tlanda and Gabriel Rogers; siblings, Mark (Dawn) Harrah, Cynthia...
Barbara Veronica Machias
Nov 13, 2017
Barbara Veronica Machias, age 84, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017.
Barbara is survived by her children, John, Stephen and Mark Slobodnik; grandchildren, Nicole, Tony, Ryan and Emily Slobodnik; great-grandson, Andres Perry; and sister-in-law, Coral (the late John) Machias.
Preceded in death by her husband, Edward McElroy; parents, John...
Dorothy B. (Horvat) Lakotich
Nov 12, 2017
Dorothy B. (nee Horvat) Lakotich, age 96, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center with her loving family by her side.
Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Jo Ann Peters and Richard Lakotic; grandchildren, Kevin (Cinthia Gambino) Peters and Jolene (Doug) O’Bryan; great-grandchildren, Jereme (Natalie) Leahy and Samantha Leahy; great-great-grandchildren, Tyler and...
Kim D. (Irwin) Riley
Nov 10, 2017
Kimberly D. Riley “Kim” (nee Irwin), age 44, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice, with her loving husband by her side.
Kim is survived by her husband, Christopher Riley; children, Noah and Zach Riley; parents, John and Millie Irwin; siblings, Michelle (Darin) Stephenson and Kristin (Michael) Marchese; mother-in-law,...
Jacqueline M. (Aunt Jackie) Plankar
Nov 9, 2017
Jacqueline M. Plankar “Aunt Jackie,” age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017.
Jacqueline is survived by her two brothers, James (Karen) Plankar and Thomas Plankar; nieces and nephews, Dennis (Shayna) Plankar, Nancy (Michael) Siemienas, Susan (Jim) Pennell and Michael (Katie) Plankar; great-nieces and nephews, David, Kurt, Amanda, Erin, Max, Matthew, Ruthie, Patrick...
Eugene R. Ferguson
Nov 7, 2017
Eugene R. Ferguson, age 84, born into eternal life on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.
Eugene is survived by his children, Thomas E. (Eden) Ferguson and Patrick Ferguson; grandchildren, Corey and Christopher Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Cheyanne, Shae and Jolene.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Loretta (nee McMaster) Ferguson (2016); parents,...
Joseph E. Errek
Nov 7, 2017
Joseph E. Errek “Joe”, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Loyola Medical Center.
Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Rachel (nee Likar) Errek; children, Michelle Errek and Tim (Cicerenna) Errek; granddaughter, Brittany (Nick) Martin; great-grandchildren, Lainy and Livle Martin; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in...
Joel "Joelito" Martinez Jr.
Nov 4, 2017
Joel “Joelito” Martinez Jr., age 32, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2017 in his home.
Joelito is survived by his beloved wife, Stephanie Martinez; beloved children, Annabella, Lorenzo, Giovanni, Diego, Giselle and Sophia; parents, Joel Sr. and Gloria Martinez; siblings, Monica Martinez and Vanessa Martinez; nephew, Adrian; nieces, Isabel, Jazmin, Esmeralda and Celeste;...
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