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OBITUARIES
Frederick Andrew Coleman
Dec 16, 2012
Coleman, Frederick Andrew "Fred" Age 86 of Joliet, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012. Fred was born in San Antonio Texas on July 7, 1926 and was the son of Margerite (Maggie) Brieden and Frederick Anthony. In 1943 he joined the Navy where he served in the amphibious force as a landing barge crew member in World War II and...
Joseph A. Stalzer
Dec 10, 2012
Rev. Joseph A. Stalzer Age 78, passed away Monday December 10, 2012 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Born April 4, 1934, the son of the late Joseph and Charlotte Stalzer. Survived by two brothers Richard F. (Diane) and Kenneth R. (Bonnie) Stalzer; one sister Geraldine A. Pellegrini; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law...
Karl W. Minor, Sr
Dec 7, 2012
Karl W. Minor, Sr. (1939-2012) Founder of KWM Gutterman, Inc. Age 73, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on December 7, 2012 at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola, Florida. Born March 25, 1939 in Otwell, Indiana to the late Eva (Pulaski) and Alva Minor, he married Lois. M. Youngren on January 22, 1961. Karl served his country as...
Robert Klein
Nov 25, 2012
KLEIN, ROBERT J. Age 33, passed away suddenly. Survived by one sister Trisha Gillaspie, two brothers Jonathan Klein and Austin (Jessica) Klein. Nieces and nephews Stephen and Mackenzie Gillaspie and Seth and Makenna Klein. Two sons Keleb and Dominic Klein and paternal grandmother Patricia Klein. Also surviving Sharon and Ron Nagra and Chris, Brian and Jeff. Preceded in death by...
Ida O. Helvig
Nov 14, 2012
Ida O. Helvig Ida (Oster) Helvig, May 1, 1912 - November 14, 2012. Age of 100. Born to Christian and Margaret (VonBergen) Oster in Krem, North Dakota on a farm. Ida lived in Joliet from 1991 until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband Leo Helvig and sons Marvin and Allen. Also preceded in death by three...
Jesse S. Morris, III
Nov 9, 2012
Jesse S. Morris III Age 59, passed away Friday November 9, 2012 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his mother Eunice (Brink) Morris of Lockport; one sister Kathy A. (James) Topolski of Lancaster, KY; two nephews Jared and Jason Topolski; one aunt Shirley (James) Laidler; numerous cousins and Jesse's buddy T-Bear, his dog. Preceded in death by his...
Hermine B. Vresotis
Nov 4, 2012
Hermine B. Vresotis Nee: Wukovits Age 93, passed away, Sunday November 4, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital. Born in Chicago, IL on March 6, 1919. Employed for many years in Joliet, IL as Medical Assistant and Secretary for Orthopedic Surgeons. Preceded in death by her beloved husband George Vresotis; parents Karl and Katherine Wukovits and one brother Charles Wukovits. Survived...
Verna Beth Krauss
Nov 1, 2012
Krauss, Verna Beth "Betty" Age 93, of Crest Hill, Il. formerly of Chicago, Il., at rest Thursday, November 1, 2012 at her residence. Born February 9, 1919 in Chicago, Il and lived there most of her life until moving to Joliet, Il in 2004. An avid Green Bay Packers fan, Betty also loved her plastic canvas crafts. Preceded in death...
Thomas S. Erber, Sr
Oct 25, 2012
Thomas S. Erber Age 56, passed away Thursday October 25, 2012 at Silver Cross Hospital. Survived by his son Thomas S. Erber Jr.; dearest companion Mary Ellen Mendez; sister Gail (Ted) Skwarczck and brother Kerry (Pam) Erber. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents Sidney F. and Sophie Erber. Born in Chicago, living in Chicago....
Marcella M. Ostrem
Oct 23, 2012
Marcella M. Ostrem Nee: Koscik Age 85, passed away Tuesday October 23, 2012 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Previously residing at Willow Falls, Crest Hill for two years. Survived by her brother Thomas (Shirley A.) Koscik; sister-in-law Shirley M. Koscik; special godchildren John, Liz and Diana. Also surviving numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Phillip...
Margaret Quoss
Oct 21, 2012
Margaret "Marge" Quoss Nee: Bonnes Age 86, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2012 at her home with family by her side. Loving mother of Catherine (Michael) Russ, Richard (Beth) Quoss, Patricia Shanley, Margaret Quoss, Colette (Harry) Urban, Joan (Dale) Quaresima, Sharon (Rich) Rudy, Thomas (Chona) Quoss, Timothy Quoss and Diane (Brian) Dowd. Grandmother to 28 and great grandmother to five....
William E. Rogan
Oct 13, 2012
He was born on July 19, 1917 and was baptized at St Ray's. There are probably none left who remember little Billie Rogan as he served the early morning Mass at St Ray's in the late 20's and early 30's. During the Depression, he religiously served those Masses after buying and selling vegetables to do his part to help the...
Shirley A. Schweizer
Oct 2, 2012
Shirley A. Schweizer Shirley A. Schweizer, 74, of Chandler, AZ, formerly of Joliet and Springfield, IL, died on Tuesday October 2, 2012 at her home. Shirley was born October 18, 1937, in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Frank and Margaret Lumley. She married Alfred F. Schweizer in 1955 in Joliet. He preceded her in death. Shirley was a graduate of...
Norma Jean Labella
Sep 27, 2012
Norma Jean Labella Nee: French Age 81, passed away Thursday September 27, 2012 at St. Andrew Life Center in Niles, IL Survived by her daughter Marcia Labella of Brookfield; grandsons James and Peter; and son Peter Labella of Park Ridge, his wife Melanie, and their children Robyn and Ted. Preceded in death by her husband Peter Labella; parents Edger L....
Edith Mae Foran
Sep 22, 2012
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Dollie Jeffrey
Sep 15, 2012
Dollie Jeffrey Nee Davis Age 98, passed away Saturday September 15, 2012 at Emeritus at Joliet. Survived by her son James (Karen) Hancock; two daughters Charlene Lamping and Karen Tapley; 10 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; two step daughters Joan Madden and Toni Ryan; 2 step grandchildren and 4 step great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also...
Pamela J. Laken
Sep 8, 2012
Pamela J. Laken Nee: Herron Age 65, passed away suddenly, Saturday September 8, 2012 at her home in Normal, IL. Survived by her husband Donald Laken; two daughters Melissa (Scott) Brown Bertuca and Michelle (Brian) Brown Fagan; 4 granddaughters and 2 grandsons; one sister Kathy (Bill) Meyering. Preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Jean Herron. Born in Streator,...
Paul Edward Briese
Aug 12, 2012
Paul Edward Briese Age 87, passed away Sunday August 12, 2012 at Emeritus Senior Living. Survived by one son Fred (Dale) Briese of Florida; one daughter Sally (Scott) Anderson of Texas; granddaughter Jessica Anderson of Texas. Preceded in death by his wife Margaret C. (Zugel) Briese; parents Paul A. and Frieda Briese; one sister Eileen McDermott; three brothers Harold, Donald...
Eugene Coggeshall Shutts
Aug 12, 2012
Eugene Coggeshall Shutts Age 95, Eugene Coggeshall Shutts was born May 28, 1917 to Mildred and Irving Shutts. He passed away Sunday August 12, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. He attended the Joliet Public Schools and graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1935. He attended Joliet Junior College and the University of Michigan. He graduated from the...
Viviano Hinojosa
Aug 10, 2012
Viviano Hinojosa Age 84, passed away Friday August 10, 2012 at Bolingbrook Adventist Hospital. Survived by three children Danny Hinojosa, Candy (John) Phelums and Pola (Tom) Sosnowski; two grandchildren Cheryl Sosnowski and Christopher Phelums; brothers Leon and Jessie Hernandz. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his wife Mary (Villasenor) Hinojosa; father John Hinojosa and mother Epolita...
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