Joliet, IL Obituaries

Oct 22, 2016

Martin A. Urba, LCPC, CAADC, age 64, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 22, 2016.

Martin is survived by one brother, Tom (Sharon) Urba; one sister, Dolores (the late Adolph) Barauskas; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Julia (nee Stoskus) Urba; brother, Charles...

Oct 20, 2016

Mary B. Vancina (nee Konc), age 90, at rest on Thursday, October 20, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Mary is survived by her children, Sharon Zimmerman, Terri (Robert) Punke; grandchildren, Sarah (Matt) Olson and Michael Zimmerman, Cameron, Joshua, Griffin and Elise Punke; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband,...

Oct 16, 2016

Carol L. Koniuszy (nee Babecky), age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, October 16, 2016.

Carol is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Raymond Koniuszy; children, Cindi (Dan) Larson, Cory (James) Tromp, Carol Lynn (Bill) Long, James (Karen) Koniuszy and Kenneth (Linda) Koniuszy; grandchildren, Erika (Michael) Todd, Brock and Evan...

Oct 15, 2016

James Dale Brown, age 57, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 15, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

James is survived by his loving mother, Gladys Lakotich (nee Dean); loving sister, Donna (Thomas) Bourg; loving daughters, Julie Poker, Karen Zimmer, and Wendy Brown; beloved nephew, Dakota Adams; beloved niece, Brittany Adams; cherished grandchildren, Krista, Alyssa, Clara,...

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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...

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.

Preceded...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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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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;...

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)...

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.

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