Joliet, IL Obituaries

LaVerne M. (Guardia) Confiliano-Lisdero

May 9, 2017

LaVerne M. Confiliano-Lisdero (nee Guardia), age 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 with her loving family close by her side.

LaVerne is survived by her children, Don (Mary Lynn) Confiliano, Carol (Joseph) Ward and Jim Confiliano; step-children, Lu (Barry) Gordon, Judy (Swede) Lindstrom and Raspin Stuwart; 15 grandchildren and numerous step-grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 1...

Elvera W. (Wendell) Thom

May 9, 2017

Elvera W. Thom (nee Wendell), age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 09, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Elvera is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, George Thom; children, Carol (Victor) Fonseca, Robert (Susan) Thom, Barbara (Steven) Mauer and Kathleen (John) Barrowman; grandchildren, Aaron (Tamara) Jones, Kevin (Ericka) Jones and Sarah...

Sophie K. (Matkovic) Kolakowski

May 8, 2017

Sophie K. Kolakowski (nee Matkovic), age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 8, 2017 at Presence Villa Franciscan.

Sophie is survived by her loving daughter, Kay Kolakowski; her sisters, Lorraine (late Joseph) Belom, Jeanne (Kenneth) Kowall and sisters-in-law, Pat Matkovic and Joyce Matkovic. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by...

Thomas John Hill

May 5, 2017

Thomas J. Hill, age 78, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 5, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Tom is survived by his son; Michael (Letticia) Hill; grandchildren, Anthony and Micaela Hill.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary (nee St.Claire); daughter, Ilissa Hill; brothers, Walter Hill and Charles Hill.

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Shane Matthew Stephenson

May 4, 2017

Shane Matthew Stephenson, 4 months old, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2017.

Shane is survived by his beloved parents, Matthew and Nicole Stephenson; loving sisters, Nolee Marie and Kyliee Paige; maternal grandma, Gail DeMaso; paternal grandma, Dianna (Papa Eric) Anderson; paternal grandpa, Henry Stephenson; great-grandmothers’ , Bernice Voss, Charity Anderson and Mary Stephenson; numerous aunts, uncles...

Willard Anthony Lausch

May 1, 2017

Willard Anthony Lausch, age 56, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 1, 2017.

Willard is survived by his siblings, James Lausch, Lorraine (Roy) Pershey, Jamie Lausch, Bobbi Lausch, Kathleen Lausch, Karen (Angelo) DelRaso and Daniel (Tiffany) Lausch; nieces and nephews, Eric (Ashley) Pershey, Irene (John) Chaplin, Dennis McNamara, Robert Lausch, Brianna Lausch, Christopher Lausch and Madelyn Lausch;...

Richard L. LeGrand

Apr 30, 2017

Richard Lee LeGrand, age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 30, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his children, John (Mary) LeGrand and Teresa (Peter) Adams; grandchildren, Joseph (Susan) LeGrand, Robert LeGrand and Thomas (girlfriend Emily Smith) LeGrand, Steven Lanier, Jennifer Lanier, Michelle Lanier and Christopher Raymond; neighbors and good...

Roberta "Bobbi" "Sissy" Lara

Apr 28, 2017

Roberta “Bobbi” Lara, age 60, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 28, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Roberta is survived by her sister, Theresa (Brian) Baranski; nephew, Brian (Kristin) Baranski Jr.; niece, Cheryl (Dave Ramirez) Baranski; great-nieces and nephews, Makenna, Carter, Logan, Ethan, Chase, Noah and Olivia; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and best friend,...

Barbara L. (Hasty) Tomlinson

Apr 27, 2017

Barbara (nee Hasty) Tomlinson, age 72, passed away at Joliet Area Community Hospice on Thursday April 27, 2017 after a short battle with cancer.

She is survived by her brother, Tom Hasty; sisters, Linda Beatz and Judy Hasty; niece, Laurie (Ed) Dunbar; nephew, Denny (Amy) Hatton; great-niece, Bailey Dunbar; great-nephews, Thomas and Cody Hatton and her wonderful...

Dolores S. (Mrozek)) Livingston

Apr 24, 2017

Dolores S. Livingston (nee Mrozek), age 87, passed away peacefully at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Monday, April 24, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Dolores is survived by her dear son, Don (Laura) Livingston; caring niece, Liz (Frank) Redey; nephews, Jim (Tina) Mrozek, Mike (April) Mrozek; loving grandchildren, Max, Jake, Logan, Courtney, Alyssa,...

Alvin Raymond Bokoski

Apr 22, 2017

Alvin “Al”, “Oop” Raymond Bokoski Age 84, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.

Alvin was born on July 17, 1932 in Joliet, IL a graduate from Joliet Catholic High School in 1950. He was in the Navy Reserves from 1950 to 1954,...

Agnes L. (Jakovich) Horvat

Apr 20, 2017

Agnes L. Horvat, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Agnes is survived by her loving children, Edward (Lena) Horvat, Richard (Rosemary) Horvat and Lynnan (George) Barr; grandchildren, Gabrielle and Samantha Horvat, Julia and Hannah Mihelich, Andrew and Nathan Horvat, Matthew Barr, Alyssa (Stefan) Young, Stephanie Barr...

James M. Matesevac Sr.

Apr 18, 2017

James M. Matesevac Sr., age 66, son of the late Edward and Edna Matesevac Sr., passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, April 18, 2017.

Survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Nancy M. (nee Goldasich) Matesevac; adoring children, Candace L. (Brian) Thomas, Justin D. Ashley, Emily C.M. (Miklos) Simon, Elizabeth A. Ashley, Mary A. Ashley,...

Frances Theresa (Smolich) Sovich

Apr 17, 2017

Frances Theresa Sovich (nee Smolich), age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Frances is survived by her daughter, Dolly (the late Joseph) Rambow; grandchildren, Tiffany (Scot) Sebby and Joey (Kate) Rambow; great-grandchildren, Jake Rambow, Gavin and Delainie Sebby and Ava Rambow; daughter, Linda (Scott) Dyke; grandchildren, Martin...

Mark E. Schoener

Apr 17, 2017

Mark E. Schoener, age 76, at rest on Monday, April 17, 2017.

Mark is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Marian (nee Zelko); children, Heidi (Scott) Domark and Susie (Mark) Scheuber; grandchildren, Hannah and Hayley Domark, Katie and Maddie Scheuber; sisters, Margie (Mike) Corcoran, Anne (Chuck) Sartorelli, Mary (Mike) Burke; and lifelong friend, Jim Kinsella....

Wayne C. Moak

Apr 11, 2017

Wayne C. Moak, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Audrey (nee Semeniuk) Moak; children, Collene (Salvador) Mendoza, Collette Moak, Carl Moak; grandchildren, Ramon (Neeta) Escalante, Stephanie (Aaron) Sharp and Brianna (Anthony) Patrizi; great-granddaughter, Miah Patrizi; brother, Kenneth (Barbara) Moak; numerous nieces and nephews.

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Kerri Elmore

Apr 11, 2017

A celebration of Kerri's life will begin on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Ambrose Catholic Church in Crest Hill.

Raymond A. ("Ray") Belasich

Apr 8, 2017

Raymond A. “Ray” Belasich passed away peacefully at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home on Saturday April 8, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Raymond is survived by his sister, Rose Marie Zupancic; brother-in-law, Charles Anzelc; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents, Anton and Mary (nee...

Maganbhai Patel

Apr 6, 2017

A Traditional Hindu Funeral Service for Maganbhai Patel will begin on Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life (1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL 60435).

Charlotte Jo Lindskog

Apr 4, 2017

Charlotte Jo Lindskog, age 70, entered into Eternal Life on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Charlotte is survived by her loving children, Frank (JoAnne) Parisi, Tony (Barb) Parisi, Jeri (Mike) Layfield and Cindy Parisi; grandchildren, Michael, Morgan (Fiancé Alex), Frankie, Lauren, Paige, Anthony and Joey; siblings, Jerry (the late Margie) Lindskog,...