Joliet, IL Obituaries

Sep 12, 2016

Leonard J. Lewandowski, age 76, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2016 after a short illness.

Born in Joliet, IL to Anthony and Ann Lewandowski on August 27, 1940 and later moved to Freeport, IL to be near family.

Len is survived by sisters, Marcia (Joseph) Bardi of Fresno, CA and Diane (Allen) Drew of...

Sep 12, 2016

Donald E. Vranich, age 82, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, September 12, 2016.

Donald is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Pat (nee Bolte); loving children, Donald and Laura Vranich; dear nieces and nephews, Ronald, Jr., Brian, Susan, and Julie; special niece, Patti; brother-in-law, Ronald (Judith) Bolte.

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Sep 11, 2016

Janeth S. Connor-Grogg (nee Startz), age 56, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 11, 2016.

Janeth is survived by her loving children, Kyle Connor, Zach Connor, Deanna Grogg, Connie Grogg and Herb Grogg; five grandchildren, Tyler Cole-Connor, Mallorie Grogg, Adriana Connor, Mackenzie Grogg and Axel Connor; siblings, Robert (Ellen) Startz, Elizabeth (Frank) Stec, Tony Startz, JoAnn (Nick)...

Sep 9, 2016

Charles W. Horvath “Charlie,” age 50, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 9, 2016.

Charles is survived by his three loving children, Samuel Joseph Horvath, Nathaniel Storm Horvath and Zachary Gerald Horvath; parents, Janet J. Horvath and Gerald F. Horvath; sister, Margaret (Thomas) Grafton; Michelle L. Horvath; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.

Sep 8, 2016

James D. Skala, age 74, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September, 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

James is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Barbara (nee Brown); loving children, James E., Timothy L., Raymond D. (Traci), and Craig (Shannon); cherished grandchildren, Nathan (Naomi), Lacy, Matthew, Brayden, Kayla, Kolby, Rebecca, Averi, and Lennox;...

Sep 3, 2016

Jorge Leon, Sr., age 66, entered into eternal life on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family.

Jorge is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Margarita (nee Alcaraz); loving children, Jorge Jr. (Amanda) and Luis (Cinnamon); cherished granddaughter, Canela Leon; special nephew, Jose Juan Alcaraz; four dear...

Sep 1, 2016

William A. Mirenic, Sr., age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 1, 2016.

William is survived by his three sons, Dave (Linda), Mike, and William Jr. (Mary); granddaughter, LeAnn Osborne; two great grandsons; one great great grandson; sister, Helen Mirenic; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his wife, Dora...

Sep 1, 2016

Terry L. Stanley, age 66, entered into eternal life after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Thursday, September 1, 2016, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.

Terry is survived by his beloved wife of 41 years, Patricia (nee Delaney); loving children, Timothy (Wendy), Daniel (Heather), Katherine (Stephen) Moudry, and Colleen (Allen) Matza; cherished grandchildren, Laurel, Hannah, Linden,...

Sep 1, 2016

Eleanor A. Bajt (nee Szepelak), age 89, entered into eternal life on Thursday, September 01, 2016.

Eleanor is survived by her loving children, Denise (Jim) Gray and Bill (Terri) Bajt; cherished grandchildren, Jeff (Jennifer) Gray and Debra (John) Ford, Kelly Lynn (Matthew) Boley and Mary Jo (Ian) Botnick; cherished great-grandchildren, Kaeli, John Jr., Camryn, Adyson, Madelyn, and...

Aug 29, 2016

Lorraine J. Moon (nee Zivec), age 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 29, 2016.

Lorraine is survived by her loving children, Claudia (Peter Steib) Moon and David (Jacqueline) Moon; grandchildren, John F. and Mary Moon; one sister, Marion (the late William) Carey.

Preceded in death by her husband John F. Moon (2004); parents, Phillip...

Aug 25, 2016

Raymond P. Yasko passed away peacefully August 25, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by his family.

Born September 21, 1929 in Joliet, IL. Raymond was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict.

He was a former employee of Illinois Bell Telephone retiring after 38 years of service. He later...

Aug 25, 2016

Loretta M. Lilek (nee Pantol), age 83, entered into eternal life on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family.

Survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Gene. Loving mother of Diane (Tom) Watson of Joliet, IL, Sherry (Bill) Birthisel of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jo Ann “Jody” (Dennis)...

Aug 24, 2016

Ann R. Horwath (nee Knezevic) at rest on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.   Born in Joliet, IL.

Preceded in death by her husband, Ed “Fudgie” Horwath (2002); parents, John and Rose (nee Stilinovich) Knezevic; brothers, Gene (Gloria) Knezevic of Boyton Beach, FL., George (Frances) Knezevic, Anthony (Mary) Knezevic, and Edward (Dorothy) Knezevic of...

Aug 24, 2016

Mary Jane Pohlers (nee Malnar), age 97, entered into eternal life peacefully on Saturday, August 24, 2016.

Mary is survived by one sister, Lillian Musich of St. Louis, MO; and two nephews, Robert Baudek and Dr. Thomas (Dawn) Musich of St. Louis, MO; two great nephews, Randall Baudek of Shorewood and Jeffrey (Katina) Baudek of Joliet; three...

Aug 21, 2016

Fidel Mirelez of Lockport, Illinois, age 87, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at his home.

Fidel was the devoted husband to the late Caroline (Esquibel) Mirelez; beloved father of Alice (Richard) Leadbetter, Joseph (Kimberly) Mirelez, Rev. Noel (Rachel) Mirelez, Elena (Francisco) Martinez, Linda (Rev. Jerry) Barron, Lisa (Marcos) Camargo, and Natalie...

Aug 20, 2016

Rangel Ruiz, age 42, passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Silver Cross Hospital.

Rangel is survived by his two loving children, Mireya Sol and Emilio Ruiz; parents, Marcos and Angelica Ruiz; siblings, Maricela Ruiz, Maria Elisa (Antonio) Torres, Esmerelda Ruiz and Marcos Jr. (Kristy) Ruiz; Teresa Garcia; numerous nieces, nephews, family members and dear...

Aug 20, 2016

Carol S. Jarosz (nee Alling), age 82, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 20, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Carol is survived by her children, Deanna (George) Hull and Bernard M. (Jill) Jarosz; grandchildren, George Hull, Christopher (Danielle) Hull, Jason Jarosz, Samantha Jarosz, Tim Smith, Jessica Jarosz and Maxwell Jarosz; 5 great-grandchildren;...

Aug 18, 2016

Jean Govednik passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday August 18, 2016.

Jean, "Teta", was a loving, extremely independent and very generous woman.  She was very proud of her Slovenian heritage and was a lifelong member of the Slovenian Union of America.  She was a member of their cadet drill team for many years. ...

Aug 13, 2016

Thoummady Soulivong, age 94, at rest on Saturday, August 13, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Thoummady is survived by her children, Somthavinh (Khampheng) Thonphadith, Oraphim (Darrell Roddick) Liemsithisak and Narin (Khampang) Bouttavong; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson.

Preceded in death by her husband, Boontum Sakou; and one grandson, Sinnakone "Lon"...

Aug 13, 2016

Eleanor Jane Saxton (nee Evans), age 95, born on October 10, 1921 and born into eternal life on Saturday, August 13, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Words are inadequate to sum up the life of this wonderful woman and what she meant to us. The family wishes you to know that she served God and her...