Joliet, IL Obituaries

Lorraine J. (Zobel) Kolenc

Apr 12, 2016

Lorraine J. Kolenc (nee Zobel), age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Lorraine is survived by sister, Evelyn (the late Larry) Hile; brother-in-law, Frank (the late Vivian) Govednik; daughter-in-law, Gloria (the late Joseph) Kolenc; nieces and nephews, Frank J. Govednik, Gary (Gayle) Govednik, Carolyn (Lloyd) Toledo, Louise (Tom) Ossinger, Larry (Barbara) Hile, Laura (Mark)...

Diane M. (Meeks) Ray

Apr 12, 2016

Diane M. Ray (nee Meeks), age 65, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Diane is survived by her son, Larry Nielsen; brothers, Doug (Sharon), Dan (Stephanie), and Mark Meeks.

Preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Z. Ray; son, Todd M. Ray; parents, Daniel J. Meeks and...

Ann L. (Spreitzer) Washer

Apr 12, 2016

Ann Louise Washer (nee Spreitzer), age 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016.

Ann is survived by her sister, Jean (the late James) Anderson; brother, Edward (Jackie) Spreitzer; numerous nieces and nephews as well as many great-nephews and nieces.

Preceded in death by her husband Eugene Washer (1981); parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Levstik)...

Fred E. Verbic Jr.

Apr 11, 2016

Fred E. Verbic, Jr., age 71, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 11, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Fred is survived by his beloved of 49 years, Connie (nee Hazel); loving sons, Michael (Megan) and Mark (Janice) Verbic; dear brother, Don (the late Lori) Verbic; dear nieces, Katie (Paul) Fisher and Anne Verbic; as well...

Raymond Page

Apr 8, 2016

Raymond Page, age 77, passed away peacefully Friday, April 8, 2016 at his home.

Born in Joliet, the son of the late Cory Page and the late Anne Page (nee Jelinek), Ray graduated in 1957 from Joliet Catholic High School and went on to earn a Bachelor’s in Education from Lewis University and a Master's in Mathematics...

Betty S. (Anderson) Gatons

Apr 7, 2016

Betty S. Gatons (nee Anderson), age, 91, entered eternal life on Thursday, April 7, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Betty is survived by her Loving Children, Barbara J. (John) Smith, Beverly J. (Paul) Woelfer, and Bradley D. Gatons; 9 Grandchildren; 18 Great Grandchildren; and 2 Great-Great Granddaughters; as well as numerous Nieces, Nephews, and...

Theresa H. (Horvat) Rousonelos

Apr 7, 2016

Theresa H. Rousonelos (nee Horvat), age 81, entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Theresa is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Nicholas Rousonelos; loving sons, Robert “Rocky” (Ginny) Babecki and Nicholas (Julie) Rousonelos; numerous cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear sisters, Dorothy...

Steve Bilo

Apr 6, 2016

Steve Bilo, age 93, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife of over 70 years, Kathryn (nee Topeninska); loving children, Mary J. Bilo and Steve R. Bilo; grandson, Nicholas E. Sohn; dear brother, Walter Bilo; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins....

Lorain R. (Stalmach) Sirovatka

Apr 5, 2016

Lorain R. Sirovatka (nee Stalmach) of Plainfield, age 89, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 5, 2016.

Lorain is survived by her beloved husband, Joseph; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Victoria (nee Stock) Stalmach; brothers, Chester (Virginia) and Eugene (Aurelia) Stalmach.

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Mary M. (Del Bianco) Rogina

Apr 4, 2016

Mary M. Rogina (nee Del Bianco), age 92, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 4, 2016.

Mary is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Raymond F. Rogina; loving children, Raymond P. (Diane), Michael A. (Sally), and Mark M. (Sandi) Rogina; three cherished grandchildren,  Matthew C. (Anna), Mark R., and Anthony L. Rogina; dear sister,...

John L. Yakich

Apr 3, 2016

A Celebration of John’s life will begin on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 with a visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435, with Chapel Prayers at 9:45 a.m. then driving in procession to Mater Christi Catholic Church (2431 S. 10th Avenue, North Riverside, IL) for a Mass of Christian Burial...

Carol D. Skul

Apr 2, 2016

Carol Skul, 81, of Marseilles, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016 at Rivershores Nursing Home in Marseilles.

Carol was born on February 26, 1935, in Streator, IL.  She was the daughter of Michael and Caroline (Gould) Gaydos.  She married Frank Skul on October 24, 1953.

Carol was retired from Krogers (formerly Eagles) and was former...

Elaine C. (Cuprisin) Black

Apr 2, 2016

Elaine C. Black (nee Cuprisin), 76 of Monee, Illinois, died on April 2, 2016 at St. James Hospital after suffering a brief illness.

Born on June 1, 1939, she was the daughter of John and Helen Cuprisin; and sister to John, David, Kenneth and Timothy. She was the wife of William Black; and mother to Edward (Carmen)...

Joseph J. Ginejko

Mar 27, 2016

Joseph James Ginejko, 90, born at his parent’s home on Bluff Street in Joliet, Illinois on April 18th, 1925, died peacefully in his home in Plainfield, Illinois on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016.

Joseph attended Holy Cross grade school in Joliet, from where he received a scholarship to Joliet Catholic High School.  After graduation, Joseph proudly served...

Raymond J. Wilda

Mar 25, 2016

Raymond J. Wilda, age 85, of Joliet, passed away Friday, March 25, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home after a brief battle with Kidney Disease.

Survived by his four sons, Mike (Karen), Pat (Kathy), Dan (Sue), Steve (fiancé Dawn Shepardson); two daughters, Ginny (Bob) Babecki, Peggy (Gary) Medlyn; one sister, Ida Nelson; also survived by numerous...

Ann V. (Hanis) Furto

Mar 24, 2016

Ann V. (nee Hanis) Furto, age 93, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at her residence.

Ann is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Frank Furto; loving daughters, Kathleen “Kathy” (Dick) Pucel, Susanne (Tim) Brody, Marilyn (Paul Jr.) Rak, and Francine Blackburn; nine cherished grandchildren, Shane (Edna) Pucel, Aaron Pucel, Mira Brody,...

Josefina Hinojosa

Mar 24, 2016

A Celebration of Josefina's life will begin with a visitation on Saturday, March 26, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 12:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet, IL 60435. Per Josefina's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.

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Loretta T. (McMaster) Ferguson

Mar 24, 2016

Loretta T. Ferguson (nee McMaster), age 81 at rest on Thursday, March 24, 2016.

Loretta is survived by her beloved husband, Eugene R. Ferguson; children, Thomas E. (the late Renee) Ferguson, Patrick (Eileen) Ferguson; grandchildren, Corey and Christopher Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Cheyanne and Shae.

Preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary McMaster; daughter-in-law, Renee...

Nannette J. (Long) Konjevich

Mar 23, 2016

Nannette J. Konjevich (nee Long), age 75, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 23, 2016.

Nannette is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Donald Konjevich; loving daughter, Karla (Kelly) Martin; loving son, Matthew (Connie) Konjevich; dear siblings, Charlotte (Ronald) Johnson and James (Judy) Long; cherished grandchildren, Kraig (Jenna) Martin, Blair, Emma, and Andrew Konjevich;...

Francis H. Kurtz

Mar 23, 2016

Francis H. Kurtz, age 73, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 23, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Francis is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia (nee Spillie); children, Alan Kurtz of Alpha, MI, Lynn Kurtz and Marla Kurtz; grandchildren, Elizabeth and Zachary Kurtz, Emily, Katy and Cody Kurtz; great-grandchildren, Colton, Hunter,...