Joliet, IL Obituaries

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...

May 20, 2016

Clara G. Kovalcik (nee Goron), age 100, entered into eternal life on Friday, May 20, 2016.

Clara was baptized at Holy Cross Catholic Church and attended grade school at Holy Cross Catholic Grade School. She was a longtime member of St. Thaddeus Catholic Church.

Clara is survived by her loving children, Clare A. (John) Srncik...

May 19, 2016

Walter A. Lustik, age 89, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 19, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Walter is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Jo Lustik (nee Vidmar); loving children, Marla, Kevin (Jim), Darren, and Jeffrey Lustik; as well as numerous loving nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

Preceded...

May 17, 2016

David L. Marquardt, age 59, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 with his loving wife by his side.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Vivian Marquardt (nee Cronk); loving children, Dan and Valerie Marquardt; loving mother, Darlene Marquardt (nee Churnovic); dear brother, Darrell (Lydia) Marquardt; dear sisters, Denise (Dave) Stout,...

May 16, 2016

Marco Bjekich, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Marco is survived by his children, Cynthia (Rick) Hargis, Sandra Bjekich, Cheryl (John) Kessler, Michael Bjekich, Kimberly (Roger) Fugett; numerous grandchildren; and one great-grandson, Logan Kessler.

Preceded in death by his wife, Lorraine Bjekich; and one...

May 13, 2016

Nancy H. Ferencik (nee Todorovich), age 49, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 13, 2016.

Nancy is survived by her beloved husband of 20 years, Mark Ferencik; one daughter, Lauren Ferencik; siblings, Nicki (the late Edmund) Blowers, Richard D. “Dan” Todorovich Jr.; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Nancie (Bernard) Ferencik; sister-in-law, Kathy (Ron) Speckman; nieces and nephews, Stephen Stelter,...

May 13, 2016

Delores K. Janes “Chickie,” (nee Matesevic), age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home, with her loving family by her side. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident.

Delores was born October 5 ,1929 in Joliet, IL, the youngest of twelve children to her beloved parents, John V. and...

May 11, 2016

James A. Stastny Jr.

Age 85 of Inverness, Florida, passed away May 11, 2016 at his residence in Inverness.

Born January 8, 1931 in Chicago, James was a son of  the late James A. and Ellen "Alice" (Mladek) Stastny. He worked in the masonry construction industry, and lived most of his life in Illinois. In...

May 11, 2016

Emily E. Blaha (nee Prindes), age 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.

Beloved wife of the late David Blaha and the late John Buncak. Sister of the late John (Mary), late Anthony (Helene), late Joseph (Mercy), late Sr. Andrea, OSF.

Loving Aunt to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Dear cousin and trusted...

May 11, 2016

Esther R. Lindberg (nee Rapp), age 91, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Esther is survived by her loving children, Laura (Jeff) Mitrisin, Arne (Joyce) Lindberg, and Mark (Amanda) Lindberg; cherished grandsons, Nicholas (Rachel) and Jacob Lindberg; cherished great granddaughter, Elizabeth Lindberg; dear sister, Betty (the late Daniel) Keenan;...

May 11, 2016

Barbara Joan Gregurich (nee Wicburg), age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Barbara is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Matthew J. Gregurich; loving children, Mark (Claudia), Bill (Sue), Jim (Toni), Rick (Rayna), Rob (Kerri), and Ron (Tami) Gregurich; 17 cherished grandchildren;...

May 7, 2016

Moises David Zea, age 43, entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Moises is survived by his beloved daughter, Aminta Regina Zea; loving parents, Daniel J. and Sofia A. (neeYaber) Zea; loving brothers, Daniel E. and Isaac Zea; dear cousins, Donald and Yazira Yaber; dear nephews and nieces, Daniel M., Abigail, Aiden, and Quentin Zea;...

May 5, 2016

Juan M. Anguiano “Johnny” “Bubbles”, age 42, entered into eternal life on Thursday, May 5, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Juan is survived by his loving parents, Francisco and Rita (nee Godina) Anguiano; loving brother, Francisco J. Anguiano; loving sisters, Laura and Melissa Anguiano; cherished nieces and nephews, Justin Weitzel, DeAngelo, Jacob, Lexianna, Bianca, and Andrew...

May 1, 2016

John L. Sitar Jr., age 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

John is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Beverly (nee Allison); children, Karen (Mike) Nawa and Jennifer (Brian) Errthum; grandchildren, Maggie and Matthew Nawa and Joe and Allison Errthum; sister-in-law, Kathleen (the late Robert)...

Apr 24, 2016

Maria J. Dolynka (nee Koren), age 81, entered into eternal life on Sunday, April 24, 2016 with her loving son, Frank, by her side.

Maria passed away peacefully at St. Francis at St. Andrews Place Nursing Home in Eureka, MO, where she resided for a very short period of time.  Maria previously prospered for 15 years at...

Apr 23, 2016

William R. Cornolo age 91 of Joliet, formerly of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side.

William was the son of Joseph & Christine (nee Rigoni) Cornolo.

Born and raised in Lockport and was a graduate of Joliet Catholic High School. After graduation William was inducted into the U.S....

Apr 23, 2016

William R. Bolte Jr. “Mr. Bill” age 74, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, April 23, 2016.

Bill is survived by his loving daughter, Julia (Jeannie) Bolte; dear brother, Ronald (Judith) Bolte; dear sister, Patricia (Donald) Vranich; dear nieces and nephews, Ronald Jr., Brian, Susan, Donald, and Laura; and special friend, Bonnie...