Joliet, IL Obituaries

Feb 19, 2017

Ann M. (nee Popovich) Franciskovich, age 99, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Ann is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Francisckovich (1972); parents, Rudolph and Anna (nee Gloglovksy) Popovich, sisters, Olga Popovich and Margaret in infancy; and brothers, Robert Popovich in WWII, George and Stephen Popovich....

Feb 18, 2017

Rose C. Perry, age 59, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017.

Rose is survived by her loving children, Schuyler Freeman, Al Freeman, Qristy (Eric) Tharp and Allyn Perry; grandchildren, Noha Tharp, Isabelle Perry, Heather Rose Perry, Eli Tharp, Evelyn Perry and Landyn Perry; brothers, Manuel DeCastro, Sergio DeCastro, William DeCastro and Zialcito DeCastro; numerous nieces,...

Feb 18, 2017

Lawrence Baloy, age 80, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2017. Also known as, Larry, Sonny, Goodale, Nice Guy and Herman. A graduate of Joliet Central High School, he worked at Georgia Pacific previously known as Multi Color for 37 years until his retirement in 1992. Lawrence was a loyal member of Joliet Moose #300 and Moran...

Feb 17, 2017

Michael J. Ditello, 81, of Crest Hill; passed away February 17, 2017 after a brief illness.

Preceded by his parents, Joseph Ditello and Josephine (Mutz) Pluth.

Survived by his wife of 60 years, Carol (Fisher) Ditello along with their 5 children, Michele, Robin, Lisa, Gina (Tom) Shoop and Michael (Janet) Ditello; 9 grandchildren, Jennifer (John)...

Feb 17, 2017

Darlene M. Marquardt (nee Churnovic), age 91, entered into eternal life on Friday, February 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Darlene is survived by her loving children, Darrell (Lydia) Marquardt, Denise (David) Stout, Darla K. (Raymond) Tomac, and Lee Ann (Robert) Johnson; daughter-in-law, Vivian Marquardt; grandchildren, Jeannine (Greg) Humphrey, Nicole (Adam) Domain, Marissa (Todd) Lukas, Jennifer...

Feb 16, 2017

Gloria C. Blazekovich (nee Albert), age 93, passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice under the care of the most wonderful caring staff of angels.

Gloria is survived by loving son, Paul (Lisa) Blazekovich; daughter-in-law, Ann Blazekovich (the late Dennis); grandchildren, Christine (Steve) Louchs, Adam (Jen) Blazekovich, Ian (Jen) Blazekovich, Bree (Jeremy)...

Feb 14, 2017

Andrea Maria Mendoza, age 26, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

Andrea is survived by her beloved daughter, Aubree Skye Slussar; mother, Beth Moore; father, Manuel Galvan; grandmother, Yvonne Colnar; and uncle, Michael (Sonya) Moore.

Andrea graduated from Joliet Central High School class of 2009.

A celebration of Andrea’s life will...

Feb 14, 2017

Nona P. Kemp (nee Riddell), age 91, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven to rejoin her husband John, on Valentine’s Day, Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

Nona is survived by her loving children, Norlan (Karen) Kemp, Jeanett (Tom) Scott and Deborah Reeves; grandchildren, Kevin (Jennifer) Trudo and Kim Bahr, Jeff, Tim (Suzanne) and Joel (Holly) Scott, Charlette, David,...

Feb 13, 2017

Lorraine J. (nee Burns) Baudek, age 92, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Lorraine is survived by her loving children; Joseph Baudek Jr., Dennis (Jackie) Baudek, Jim (Louise) Baudek, and Anita (George) Schomig; former daughter-in-law, Linda (Doug) Bromley; grandchildren, Jeffe (Christy) Baudek, Brad (Tonya) Baudek, Jodie Baudek, Michael Schomig,...

Feb 11, 2017

William M. Smith Jr. “Bill,” age 87, entered eternal life on Saturday, February 11, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

William is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Bernadine (nee Zielinski) Smith; children, Michael J. (Sandra) Smith and Thomas W. Smith; grandchildren, Amy K. Smith and Renee E. (James) Wuttke; great-grandchildren, Jakob, Austyn,...

Feb 9, 2017

James Ricky Rachal, age 66, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 9, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Ricky is survived by his beloved children, James (Chanthamany) Rachal, Shannon Rachal and Joseph Rachal; loving grandchildren, Matthew Thongsavanh, Liliana Aguirre, Jonathan Rachal, Julianna Rachal, Briana Ortiz, Joshua Ortiz and Mia Rachal; great-granddaughter, Delilah Muthart; loving parents,...

Feb 8, 2017

Paul C. Fisher Sr. “Fish”, age 62, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 suddenly in his home with his loving wife by his side.

Paul is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Lynn (nee Westborg) Fisher; loving children, Paul Jr. (Katie) Fisher, Christine ( Robert) Tittle, Sarah (Bobby Huston) Fisher; beloved grandchildren; Nathan and...

Feb 8, 2017

Phyllis B. Benco (nee Plese), age 89, peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017.

Phyllis is survived by her loving children, Sandy (John) Heck and Ken (Sherry) Benco; granddaughter, Julie L. Pehlke; great-grandchildren, Jack, Cole and Grace Pehlke; brother, John (Marilyn) Plese; sister-in-law, Eileen (the late Eugene) Plese; numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Feb 8, 2017

Eugene Klainsek “Gene”, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Eugene is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Genevieve (nee Schmidberger); brother-in-law Louis (the late Karen) Schmidberger; sister-in- law Jackie Klainsek; cousin Karen Klainsek; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death...

Feb 8, 2017

Judith J. Ferguson (nee Hoffmann), age 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 comforted by the love of her family.

Judith is survived by her three loving daughters, Dorann (Joseph Mcintosh) Hrusosky, Laura (Phillip) Braham, Jill (Steve Ryan) Ferguson; brother-in-law, Nick (the late Kay) Zigrossi; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; dear friends, Lucy Grzelak and...

Feb 7, 2017

Lillian Helen Surges (nee Olszta), age 83, peacefully at rest on Tuesday, February 7, 2017, comforted by her loving family.

Lillian is survived by her children, Therese Surges, Bobby (Donna) Surges, Michael (Kim) Surges, and Mary (Bob) Furst; grandchildren, Trevor (Lee) Surges, Nicholas Surges, Matthew Surges, Connor Surges and Ashley Surges; siblings, Edwin (Annie) Olszta, Dorothy Vangor...

Feb 5, 2017

Joseph A. Briski Sr. age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Joseph is survived by his loving and devoted children: Joseph Jr. (Lynn) Briski; the late Robert (Margaret) Briski; and Mary Lou (Richard) Stonitsch; his beloved grandchildren: Joseph III (Karen), Paul (Melissa), Robert (Lindsay), and Daniel Briski, Christine...

Feb 2, 2017

Harold "Bill" W. Barker, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 2, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Harold is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Sheila (nee Foster); children, James (Monica) Barker and Catherine Barker; grandchildren, Matthew and Dylan Barker; sister-in-law, Lorraine (the late Grant) Barker; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Feb 1, 2017

Kathryn "Katie" Orlovich, age 91, died early Wednesday morning from natural causes.

Mrs. Orlovich is survived by her two sons, Fred (Karen) Orlovich, of Raleigh, NC and Charles (Patricia) Orlovich, of Morris, IL; grandchildren, Jason, Adam (Ashley), and Daniel Orlovich, Chad (Ashley), Jeremy (Heidi), and Josh Orlovich; and three great-grandchildren, Sophia, Hailey and Payton.

Preceded...

Feb 1, 2017

Kathleen “Kay” A. Mihelich nee Mallaney, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.

Kathleen is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Leroy Mihelich; children, Karen (Ken) Henrickson, Michael (Jean) Mihelich, Sally (Rick) Sterioti and Tracy (Tony) Taranto.   Beloved grandchildren; Alyssa Sterioti, Nolan Henrickson, Anna Mihelich, Andrew Sterioti, Casey Henrickson, Erin Mihelich, Ava and...