Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Dolores M. (Zelko)  Frankovich

Dolores M. (Zelko) Frankovich

Oct 14, 2016

Dolores M. Frankovich (nee Zelko), age 91, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 14, 2016.

Dolores is survived by her loving children, Mark (Sandie) Frankovich, Jane (Lawrence) Kuzma, and Mary Ellen (Douglas) Harmon; cherished grandchildren, Shannon, Shane, Michael, Lisa, Katherine, Keenan, Reanna, Dewayne, Lexi, Alex, Alana, and Austin; 10 cherished great-grandchildren; dear sister, Lillian (the late...

Joseph A. Hrubos

Joseph A. Hrubos

Oct 13, 2016

Joseph A. Hrubos, age 85, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 13, 2016.

Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Lorraine (nee Sefcik); loving daughter, Mary Jane (William) Worek. He was the proud grandfather of two boys, Christopher and Michael Worek; uncle and guardian to Anthony Panella; dear brother-in-law to Isabel (George) Sefcik...

Sheri Lynn Colvin

Sheri Lynn Colvin

Oct 9, 2016

Sheri Lynn Colvin, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 9, 2016.

Sheri is survived by her loving son, Ricky Peters; loving mother, Bonnie Colvin (nee LeStronge); dear sister, Jennifer Colvin; dear nephews, Jayden, Gavin, and Jaxx; loving boyfriend, David Maticic; as well as numerous cousins.

Preceded in death by her father, Cary Colvin;...

Jacob R. ("Jack")  Pawchak, Sr.

Jacob R. ("Jack") Pawchak, Sr.

Oct 9, 2016

Jacob “Jack” Pawchak, age, 80, born December 1, 1935, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, October 9, 2016 in Monticello, IN.

He is survived by his beloved companion, Judy Dutko; loving children, Jacob, Philip, Kim, and Donna (Rich Lee) Wireman; cherished grandchildren, Jacob, Deanna, Aaron, Christin, Joshua, James, Tori, and Tyler ; cherished great-grandchildren, Ewan...

Terrence J. Briese, Sr.

Terrence J. Briese, Sr.

Oct 7, 2016

Terrence J. Briese, Sr., age 70, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 7, 2016.

Terrence is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Beverly (nee Tezak); loving children, Terry, Jr. (Gina), Jean (Gerald) Scott, Brian (Kristin), and Barbara (Christopher) Clark; cherished grandchildren, Nathan, Lorin, and  Elise Briese, Gustav, Vanja, Peregrine, Jocelyn, and Theoden Scott, Chloe...

Emmanuel C. Tulumaris

Emmanuel C. Tulumaris

Oct 5, 2016

Emmanuel C. Tulumaris, age 94, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 5, 2016.

Emmanuel is survived by his loving children, Kathryn (James) Klein and Dean (Mary) Tulumaris; cherished grandchildren, Dr. Irene (Anthony) Louh, Charles (Ana) Klein, and Manny Tulumaris; cherished great-grandchildren, Charlotte, Alexandra, and Vivienne Klein; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Richard "Dick" L. Bray

Richard "Dick" L. Bray

Oct 4, 2016

Richard L. “Dick” Bray, age 81, at rest on Tuesday, October 4, 2016.

Dick is survived by life partner, Heidi M. Ruggles; son, Kevin Bray; daughters, Debbie Rutten, Kathy D’Arcy, Cindy Bray-Milliron, Celeste Wadlow, Christina Maria Bray, and Adelina Miranda Monroy; along with twenty-eight grandchildren; twenty-seven great grandchildren; and sister, Barbara Merkel.

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Lillian J (Potochnic)  Adamic

Lillian J (Potochnic) Adamic

Oct 4, 2016

Lillian J. Adamic (nee Potochnic), age 90 entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Mom loved working at Al Baskin and later Mark Shale. She cooked short order in her kitchen and always had a plate ready for anyone who wandered by. In her later years, she passed time knitting...

Lynn R. (Uremovic)  Snyder

Lynn R. (Uremovic) Snyder

Oct 2, 2016

Lynn R. Snyder (nee Uremovic), age 62, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene and her parents, Joseph and Rosemary Uremovic.

Lynn graduated from Ss. Cyril and Methodius Grade School in 1968 and Joliet East High School in 1972. Lynn worked for International Games for...

Helen T. (Zelinka)  Marusak

Helen T. (Zelinka) Marusak

Sep 29, 2016

Helen T. Marusak (nee Zelinka), age 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side into the presence of Jesus on Thursday, September 29, 2016.

She loved the Lord and her family while she lived her life. She was born on January 29, 1927 to the late Elizabeth (nee Barnak) and John Zelinka. Helen grew up...

Dennis A. Walczak

Dennis A. Walczak

Sep 28, 2016

Dennis A. Walczak, age 66 at rest on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Dennis is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Linda (nee Lawson) Walczak; brother, Wayne (Carole) Walczak; sister, Joyce (Jerry) Cabay; brother-in-law, Al (Rosanne) Lawson; nephews, Joe (Laurie) Cabay and Paul (Angela) Cabay; niece, Kate (Brad) Dorick; great-nieces and...

John J. Nichols

John J. Nichols

Sep 27, 2016

John J. Nichols, age 84, entered eternal life on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

John is survived by his loving children, Roann Nichols, Roxann (Paul) Fox, and Thomas J. Nichols; cherished grandchildren, Michael J. and Katharine A. Prebil, Nicholas P. and Paige Fox; as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews....

Arvilla D. Smith

Arvilla D. Smith

Sep 26, 2016

Arvilla D. Smith (nee Dodge), age 93, at rest on Monday, September 26, 2016.

Arvilla is survived by her loving children, Judy (Thomas) Henricks, Bruce (Rita) Smith, Susan (Larry) Schuler; grandchildren, Elizabeth and David Henricks, Sara (Peter) Fleming and Kelly (Jon) Flowers, Amanda (Todd) Francisco and Clayton Schuler; great-grandchildren, Colton, Keighera, Jaxon, Everett and Wyatt.

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Raymond C. Mareno

Raymond C. Mareno

Sep 25, 2016

Raymond C. Mareno, age 75, at rest on Sunday, September 25, 2016.

Raymond is survived by his children, Cheryle (Mike) Searing, Raymond W. Mareno, William J. (Tiffany) Mareno, Thomas J. (Alison) Mareno and Carl Olivo; grandchildren, Jacob, Leah and Toby Mareno, Heather Searing, Meagen (James) Burke and Samantha Berta; great-grandchildren, Breanna and Ryan Burke and Brent Ramos;...

Shirley M. (Louch)  Liker

Shirley M. (Louch) Liker

Sep 23, 2016

Shirley M. Liker (nee Louch), age 84 entered into eternal life on Friday, September 23, 2016, with her family by her side.

Shirley is survived by her loving son, David (Sandra) Liker; loving daughter Dolores (James) Brncich; dear brother, James (Margaret) Louch; cherished grandchildren, David Liker Jr., Denise (Kevin) Fennell, Danielle Liker, Aaron (Lisa) Brncich, Adam (Julie)...

Debra M. Olha

Debra M. Olha

Sep 23, 2016

Debra M. Olha, age 62, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 23, 2016.

Debra is survived by her loving siblings, Georgene (Gary, Sr.) Schaffnit, Donna (Timothy) Moody, Richard (Kathleen), Michael, and Daniel (Bridgette); cherished nieces and nephews, Gary, Jr., Brandy, Eric, David, Sarah, and Kelly; as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

Preceded in...

Ma Isabel Martinez

Ma Isabel Martinez

Sep 21, 2016

A Celebration of Isabel's life will begin on Saturday, September 24, 2016 with a visitation from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, Fr. Jose Cilia of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church to officiate.

Mark A. Cortez

Mark A. Cortez

Sep 17, 2016

Mark A. Cortez, age 41, lifelong resident of Ridgewood, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 17, 2016.

Mark is survived by his father, Epifanio Cortez; siblings, Anita (Rita) Casillas, Martin (Diana) Casillas of Palaka, FL, Paco (Cindy) Casillas and Rachel (Mike) Breen; longtime partner, Stephanie Finefield; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and countless friends.

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Mary Louise (Hoerner)  Futterer

Mary Louise (Hoerner) Futterer

Sep 15, 2016

Mary Louise Futterer (nee Hoerner), age 90, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 15, 2016.

Mary Louise is survived by her loving children, Kathryn (Mitchell) Schwarz, Edward Futterer, Diane (Nick) Sencenko, Joseph (Sue) Futterer, Luanne Leahy, Patricia Zbacnik and Joan Futterer; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and brother, John (Nora) Hoerner.

Preceded in death by her loving...

Douglas Sole Cunningham, Jr.

Douglas Sole Cunningham, Jr.

Sep 13, 2016

Douglas Sole Cunningham Jr., age 80 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2016.

Douglas is survived by his children, Douglas Sole Cunningham III and Heather Lynne Storck; grandchildren, Katherine Judith and Douglas Broderic Cunningham, Matthew Douglas Storck; sister, Carol Cunningham Sawyer; and wife, Eleanor Conley Cunningham.

Preceded in death by his wife, Judith Cunningham...