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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Thomas M. Nasenbeny
Dec 3, 2016
Thomas M. Nasenbeny, age 80, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 3, 2016.
Thomas is survived by his loving son, Daniel (Julie) Nasenbeny; cherished grandchildren, Nickolas and Madison; dear brother, Gerald (Dolores) Nasenbeny; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann (nee Craughwell); parents, Kervin and...
Richard J. Zajda
Dec 2, 2016
Richard J. Zajda, age 81, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 2, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Donna (nee Rasmussen); loving daughter, Cynthia (Michael) Moudry; loving son, Robert (Christine) Zajda; cherished grandchildren, Stephen (Katherine) and Melissa Moudry, Nicholas, Amy, and Alexis Zajda; cherished great-grandchildren, Laurel...
Kathleen M. Crouse
Dec 1, 2016
Kathleen Marie Crouse (nee O’Brien), age 89, at rest on Thursday, December 1, 2016.
Kathleen is survived by her three loving children, John P. Jr. (Mary O’Sullivan) Hannon, Timothy M. Sr. (Kathy) Hannon, Judy M. (Allen) Barry; grandchildren, Patrick, Timothy Jr. (Abby) Hannon, Stephanie, Heidi, and Michael (Kathy) Hannon, Brittany (Bret) Hess, Brent Barry and Brooke Barry;...
Albert J. Kattany
Nov 29, 2016
Albert J. Kattany, age 91, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Albert is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Evelyn; loving daughters, Karen (James) Koniuszy and Lori Kattany; cherished grandchildren, Jason (Megan), Stacey (Lawrence), Greg, Kaitlyn, and Bethany; cherished great-grandchildren, Logan, Allison, Addyson, Landon, Anniston, Lawrence III,...
Richard W. Fick Sr.
Nov 28, 2016
Richard W. Fick Sr., age 85, at rest on Monday, November 28, 2016 with his loving family by his side.
Richard is survived by his loving wife, Jean (nee Vollmer) Fick; children, David M. Fick and Douglas P. Fick.
Preceded in death by his son, Richard W. Fick Jr.; parents, Fredrick W. and Florence Fick....

Sophie K. (Pooley) Bortoli
Nov 28, 2016
Sophie K. Bortoli (nee Pooley), age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016.
Sophie is survived by her two loving daughters, Deborah (Richard) Schmitz and Mary Kaye (Mike) Rooney; grandchildren, Tyler and Taylor Schmitz, Michael Jr., Matthew and Maxwell Rooney; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by her husband, Peter Bortoli...
Charly Angel Robledo
Nov 26, 2016
Charly Angel Robledo, age 17, suddenly on Saturday November 26, 2016.
Charly is survived by her loving mother, Sidney Barrett-Sacauskas; father, Cesar Robledo; brothers, Julian Robledo and Ethan Robledo; step-father, Ken Sacauskas; step-brother, Robert Sacauskas; uncles, Reri Barrett, George Barrett and Branden Barrett; Aunts, Gina, Jewel and Sess Barrett, Ana and Obdulia Robledo; grandfather, Juan Robledo; several...
John L. Zak Jr.
Nov 26, 2016
John L. Zak Jr., age 89, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Born in Joliet, IL on September 19, 1927 to John Sr. and Anna (nee Marusak) Zak.
John is survived by his daughter, Barbara (James) Prola of Darien; son, Robert (Christine) Zak of Plainfield; granddaughter, Colleen (Matt) Gonzalez; Grandson, Nicholas (Jessie) Prola; sisters-in-law, Marie (Thomas)...
Kathleen J. (Turk) Linsner
Nov 25, 2016
Kathleen J. Linsner (nee Turk), age 61, at rest on Friday, November 25, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.
Kathy is survived by her beloved husband of 22 years, Paul F. Linsner; children, Brian Bernard and Heather (Patrick) Newell; step-children, Erik (Lisa) Linsner, Rebecca (Cliff) Sinks and Ryan (Sarah) Linsner; grandchildren, Joey Bernard, Giuliana Bernard, Christian Bernard,...
Nancy Lou (Carver) Campbell
Nov 25, 2016
Nancy Lou Campbell (nee Carver), age 78, at rest on Friday, November 25, 2016.
Nancy is survived by her 6 loving children, Richard L. (Anita) Campbell Jr., Cathy L. (Robert) Downey, Kimberly J. Campbell, Sue E. (Daniel) Menegon, Tracy L. (Claude) Holifield and Lori Campbell; 7 grandchildren, John, Kelsey, Jacob, Joshua, Erin, Amy, and Matthew; sister, Mary...
Diane Doerfler
Nov 20, 2016
Diane Doerfler (nee Lukich), age 87, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 20, 2016.
Diane is survived by her loving daughter, Sandy (Jerry) Frankovich; cherished grandchildren, Jana (Ron) Potter and Jay Frankovich; cherished great-granddaughter, Abigail Potter; dear nephew, Michael (Janice) Lukich; great-nephew, Steven Lukich.
Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Bertha Lukich;...
Edna "Katie" C. Gruber
Nov 20, 2016
Edna C. “Katie” Gruber (nee Madden), age 88, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 20, 2016.
Edna is survived by her loving son, Terrence A. (Jeanine) Gruber; loving daughter, Cathy (John) DiGiovanni; dear sisters, Bernadine (Al) Palmer, Nora (Henry) Errek, Patricia (Robert) Taylor, and Jule (Richard) Arambasich; cherished grandchildren, T.J. (Sue) Gruber, Christopher (Stefanie) Gruber, Katie...
Robert Oliver Jones
Nov 19, 2016
Robert Oliver Jones, age 93, at rest Saturday, November 19, 2016.
Born, Peoria, IL. World War II Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient and Army Commendation Medals. Attended Peoria Spalding Institute, St. Benedict’s and University of Missouri. Employee of Sears, Roebuck & Co. and retired in ’81. Past residences: Brookfield, Indian Head Park, Lake Hinsdale, Fort Pierce and Port...
Everett T. Henry
Nov 10, 2016
Everett T. Henry, age 92 passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016.
Everett is survived by his two loving sons, Jim (Wendy) Henry and Paul Henry; grandchildren, Michael, Kevin, Brian, Nicholas and Ryan Henry; special companion, JoAnne Klosowski; devoted caregiver, Anne Nguyen; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Bernadine Henry...
Ralph L. "LeVerne" Nash
Nov 8, 2016
Ralph L. “LeVerne” Nash, age 89, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Ralph is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Mae Rose (nee Gregorash); loving children, Dr. Kenneth (the late Robin) Nash, Deborah Smith, William R. Nash, Janice (Dale) Blachford, and Cheryl (Rusty) Schelling; 18 cherished grandchildren;...

Michael N. Hritz
Nov 6, 2016
Michael N. Hritz, age 38, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 6, 2016 due to complications from an infection.
Michael is survived by his loving parents, Robert and Jackie (nee Lake) Hritz; beloved fiancée, Erin McKibben and the girls, Lily, Abbey, Sammy, and Eden; dear siblings, Joseph (Mandy Grover) Hritz and Amanda (Steve) Perion; as well...
Bernadine T. (Ward) Ukovich
Nov 4, 2016
Bernadine T. Ukovich (nee Ward), age 92, entered into eternal life on Friday, November 4, 2016.
Bernadine is survived by her loving children, Joyce (Robert) Vicich, Robert (Susan), and Mary Fran (Gary) Schild; cherished grandchildren, Jill (Michael) Breneman, Emily (Brian) Petronio, Deborah (Robert) Zelinski, Jennifer (Dan) Jungles, Michael Schild, and Cory Schild; cherished great-grandchildren, Joseph Breneman, Elijah...
Mary Ann (Lajcin) Prieboy
Nov 1, 2016
Mary Ann Prieboy (Lajcin) age 91 years, passed away November 1, 2016 at Salem Village Nursing Home.
Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Andrew J. Prieboy; son, Dennis; sister, Cecelia Melovic; two brothers, John and Tony Lajcin; grandson, Jeffrey Prieboy.
Survived by two sons, Andrew Jr. (Judy) Prieboy and Tony (Carla) Prieboy of Florida;...
Glen A. Marcum
Nov 1, 2016
Glen A. Marcum, age 56, at rest on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.
Glen is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Patricia (nee Seeman) Marcum; children, Brett (Samantha) Marcum, Patrick Marcum, Allison (Ben) Gunnink and Tyler (Beth) Marcum; father, James R. Marcum; siblings, Brad (Kim) Marcum and Diane (Dave) Zuelke; Sisters-in-law,...
Lois A. Hennings
Oct 30, 2016
Lois A. Hennings (nee Fandak), age 75, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 30, 2016 with her loving family by her side.
Lois is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, James N. Hennings; loving daughters, Anne (Michael) Murray and Lynn (Chester) Wartenberg; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Crisostomo and Lindsey (Doug) Donaway, Angela (Adam Gerencher),...
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