Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jul 1, 2016

Frances Rose Trautner (nee Gutnik), age 89, entered into eternal life on Friday, July 1, 2016.

Frances is survived by her loving children, Charles and Ron Trautner; dear niece, Catherine (Ray) Walls; dear nephew, Brad Gutnik; dear brother-in-law, Robert (Carol) Blagg.

Preceded in death by her husband, Donald (2013); sisters, Mary (George) Vercelotti and Angela...

Jun 29, 2016

Ernest C. Fagiano, age 83, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, June 29, 2016.

Ernest is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Loretta (nee Kramerich); loving children, Jane and Greg Fagiano; cherished grandchildren, Anthony Fagiano, Christina (Cesar) Valle, and Dominic Fagiano; cherished great grandchildren, Christopher and Isabel Valle.

Preceded in death by his...

Jun 21, 2016

William "Bill" Joseph Lutson of Dwight, IL (formerly Chatsworth), born on August 10, 1949, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2016 at Presence St Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.

Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Helen Lutson, and his wife Barb Lutson.

Survived by his sister, Mary K Becker, his nephew Jeff...

Jun 16, 2016

Stewart M. Demsky, transitioned on June 16, 2016, at Joliet Area Community Hospice surrounded by family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Judy; one brother, Stanley (Carol) Demsky; also nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.

His parents, Stanley and Veronica Demsky, preceded him in death.

Stu was retired from...

Jun 9, 2016

Donald L. Nurczyk, age 63, entered eternal life on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Donald is survived by his two loving children, Leighann (Steve) Sykes and Adam Nurczyk; granddaughter, Ava Sykes; longtime girlfriend, Carrie Depratt; mother, Geraldine Nurczyk; brothers, Delmar Miller, John (Nancy) Nurczyk and Robert (Gwen) Nurczyk; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death...

Jun 8, 2016

Andrew Paul Pavlik, age 72, entered eternal life on Wednesday, June 8, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Andrew is survived by his loving children, Douglas (Felicity) Pavlik, Marc (Tara) Pavlik, Jennifer (Phillip) Dawalt; grandchildren, Sydney, Austin, and Casey Pavlik, Bailey and Trenham Agnew; sister, Victoria (Frank) Silhavy; two sister-in-laws Lois (the late Ronald);and Roberta...

Jun 5, 2016

Marko Babic, 87, of Crest Hill, died Sunday, June 5, after a brief illness.

Marko was born in Sveti Rok, Croatia, but was forced to leave at the end of World War II.  After a few years in refugee camps in Italy, he came to the United States in 1949.  He lived first in Rock Springs, Wyoming,...

Jun 4, 2016

Helen Kachel (nee Gerl), died June 4th, 2016 at the wonderful Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. Born to Edward and Mary Gerl on Summit Street in Joliet on December 6th, 1921. She was one of eight siblings: Josephine, Marie, Bernice, Dorothy, John, Leone, and "Sonny"; Leone survives.

She loved to share memories of her early life,...

Jun 4, 2016

Nancy A. Viano nee Mucha, age 77, of Wilmington formerly of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Loving mother of Michael (Jayne) of Channahon and Terry (Jana) Viano of Diamond, IL; dear grandmother of Kailey (Mike) Burnett, Allie and Lacey Viano; Jared, Peter and Skyler Viano; Vincent Viano; brothers, Ken and Ed Mucha; also surviving, former spouse...

Jun 2, 2016

Mary C. Fazio (nee Carugati), age 91, entered into Eternal Life on Thursday, June 2, 2016 with her family by her side.

Mary is survived by her loving children, Roy, Donald, Natale (Lisa), and Mary Jo Fazio; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by her...

Jun 2, 2016

Dennis L. Jennings, age 71 passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Nancy Jennings; children, Amy (Todd) Jendro and Scott (Rachel) Jennings; grandchildren, Morgan and Jordan Jendro and Kailyn Jennings; numerous nieces and cousins.

Preceded in death by...

Jun 1, 2016

Jessica Giannerini-Thomas, 37, of Urbana Illinois was taken away suddenly from us on May 23rd 2016. She was born December 3rd, 1978, in Joliet, a daughter of Guy Giannerini and Terri Wiles.

She was a role model and leader for Girl Scout troop 2043 in Urbana, and an active member of the Yankee Ridge Parent Teacher Association....

Jun 1, 2016

A celebration of John's life will begin on Monday, June 6, 2016 with a visitation at Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life (1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. followed by a chapel service. Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Visitation will be on Sunday, June 5, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00...

Jun 1, 2016

Rex L. Wilson, age 64, at rest on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 surrounded by the comfort of his loving family.

Rex is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Carolyn R. (nee Matesevic) Wilson; children, Jaimie Wilson and Nate (Amy) Wilson; grandson, Tyler Rodriguez; two sisters, Lora Short and Linda Meyer; numerous nieces and nephews.

May 31, 2016

Michael Ward Adler, age 55, passed away Tuesday, May 31st from complications of metastatic melanoma. Throughout his treatments, he continued to approach life with the same loving and enduring spirit he always had.

From the first day he saw his wife, Joanne, 36 years ago at Northern Illinois University, rumor has it he said, "there's something about...

May 28, 2016

Josephine M. Clapp “Nana” (nee Chauko), Passed away peacefully at Rosewood Care Center on Saturday, May 28, 2016.

Josephine is survived by her two daughters, Joy (Vern Warner) Hibner and Georgine (Terry) McCarthy; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Clapp (1965); parents, George and Josephine Chauko; 12 brothers and sisters....

May 26, 2016

Helen Rose Kanta, age 87.  Born May 3, 1929 in Joliet to Stephen and Margaret (Pisut) Kanta.  Passed away peacefully at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home on May 26, 2016.

A lifelong Joliet resident and member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond.

Helen is survived by her brother, Benedict (Monica) Kanta; sister, Anna Kanta;...

May 25, 2016

Daniel M. Potochnic, Sr., age 76, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Daniel is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Patricia Potochnic (nee Hargrave); loving sons, Daniel and Joseph Potochnic; cherished grandchildren, Morgan and Ryan Potochnic; dear sisters, Lillian (the late Henry) Adamic and Diane...

May 25, 2016

Gail L. Schomig (nee Seeman), age 73, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.

Gail is survived by her loving brother, James (Marion) Seeman; dear cousins, Paulette Moody, Karen Morris, and Roberta Mau; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by her son, William Schomig; parents, Louis and Pearl...

May 24, 2016

Pravin “Pinu” G. Pitroda, age 70, at rest on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Pinu is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Sonya Pitroda; children, Parol (Manish) Rege, Tanya (Nimesh) Soni, Sean (Sumi) Pitroda and Priyanka Pitroda; grandchildren, Rhea and Kiaan Rege, Niam Soni and Aiden Pitroda; siblings, Maneklal...