OBITUARIES
Anthony J. Kelly
Aug 5, 2012
Anthony J. Kelly "Tony" Of Montgomery, IL 41, passed away while vacationing last Sunday. Tony grew up in Shorewood and was a graduate of Lewis University. He is preceded in death by his father, John J. Kelly, area educator. He leaves behind his loving wife Anna, as well as his mother, Diane Kelly, of Shorewood, and sister Nicole Kelly of...
Esther M. Martinez
Jul 31, 2012
Esther Martinez Nee: Thompson Age 84, passed away Tuesday July 31, 2012 at home with her family by her side. Survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Raymond "Bud" Martinez; son Bryan (Corinne) Martinez; daughter Kimberly Mathers; grandchildren Meggan (Matt) Lusson, Anthony "Tony" and Christopher Martinez, Kyle Mathers; one sister Jessie Parini. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded...
Gwendolyn E. Book
Jul 27, 2012
Gwendolyn E. Book Nee: Gammie Age 78, passed away Friday July 27, 2012 at Salem Village. Survived by her daughters Candy Book, Sandy (Rex) King; grandson Jason King; great grandson Sean King; sister Delores Zurski. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband Raymond L. Book Sr.; son Raymond L. Book Jr.; grandson Adam King; parents...
Jean I. Nolan
Jul 16, 2012
Nolan, Jean I. Nee: Bunnell Age 82, of Morris, IL, died at Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, following a lengthy illness. Jean was born in Dixon, IL, on January 14, 1930. Survived by her husband of 55 years, John; son Michael (Jane) Nolan; daughters Mary (Rick) Kruk and Karen McKool and grandchildren Allison, Scott and Madalyn Nolan. Preceded in death...
Alma Kaes
Jul 14, 2012
Alma Kaes Nee: Barnes Age 81, passed away Saturday July 14, 2012 in Mayfield, Kentucky. Survived by her husband Donald Kaes; four daughters Sheryl (Robert) Richards of Mayfield, Debra (Richard) Kierstein of Benton, KY, Patti (Daniel) Gildersleeve of Murray, KY and Barbara (Rey) Gallego of Lockport, IL; two sons Ritchie (Debbie) Marquardt of Lockport, IL and Mark (Terra) Marquardt of...
Jean Frye
Jul 6, 2012
Jean Frye Nee Newman Age 83, passed away Friday July 6, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Survived by her daughter Tracy (Michael) Benignetti; grandchildren Jessica and Erik Siebold; son Jeffery and grandson Brandon Frye; sisters-in-laws Betty Compton and Betty Pat Leach. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband...
Kenneth R. Reilly
Jul 5, 2012
Kenneth R. Reilly Age 77, passed away Thursday July 5, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Born August 28, 1934 in Joliet to the late William J. and Theresa (Meyer) Reilly. Survived by his loving wife Nancy Reilly; son Daniel (Sue) Reilly of Verona, Wisconsin; step-son Michael (Kathy) Geraghty of Joliet, step-daughter Debra (Steve) Halweg of Arroys Grande, CA;...
Fred F. Klein
Jun 24, 2012
Fred F. Klein Passed away Sunday June 24, 2012 at the age of 80, after a lingering illness. Survived by his children Fred (H. Patricia Motta), Cynthia Klein, Kimberly (Robert) Mau, Dan (Caren Murphy) and Wendy (Richard) Pope; grandchildren Jennifer (Ron) Smykowski, Jason Klein, Robert Mau Jr., Ricky, Bradley and Justin Pope, and Kevin Klein; great grandchildren Alyssa Harms, Alex...
Gilbert M. Nicoll
Jun 19, 2012
Gilbert M. Nicoll Age 76, of New Lenox, passed away suddenly on June 19, 2012 at Palos Community Hospital. Born January 6, 1936 in Joliet. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Nicoll, his children Shawn (Kim) Nicoll, Cathy Rodeghero and Kevin Nicoll, his step-children Stephanie (Todd) Malinick, Tobi (Rick) Ruff, Matthew (Janelle) Schuler and Amanda (David) Boyd. Also survived...
Mabel Ramsay
Jun 14, 2012
Mabel Ramsay Nee: Jeffery Age 95, passed away Thursday June 14, 2012 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County. Survived by her son Arthur (Kathy) Ramsay; son-in-law Thomas Brozman; grandchildren Daniel (Melanie) and Lauren Brozman, Sean and Stephanie Ramsay; great grandchild Jena Andreasen. Preceded in death by her husband Jack Ramsay; daughter Ann Brozman; parents. Born in Joliet, living...
Beverly Ann Brophy
Jun 8, 2012
Beverly Ann Brophy (nee Burns) Born at St. Joseph's in Joliet to Wilfred and Velma (Sanders) Burns, Bev lived in Joliet ever after. She graduated from St. Patrick's Grade School, the Academy of St. Francis (1950), St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing (1953), Margaret Hague Maternity Hospital, Jersey City, New Jersey (1955), and received her Bachelor of Science degree from...
Mary Kay Bush
Jun 7, 2012
Mary Kay Bush Nee Beck Age 56, passed away suddenly Thursday June 7, 2012. Survived by her two children James A. and Mary Sue Bush; soon to be daughter-in-law Samantha Weber; five brothers Jerry, Freddie, Frankie, Bobbie and Jimmy Beck. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband Jerry Bush; parents Jerry and Mary Beck; three...
Leonard Bertolotti
Jun 7, 2012
Leonard Bertolotti Age 64, passed away Thursday June 7, 2012 at Proven St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his wife Susan (Wilk) Bertolotti; two sons Kevin (Eve) and David Bertolotti; grandchildren Trevor and Lucas Bertolotti; one sister Darla Jean (Jim) Siniawa; aunt Florence Gualdoni. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents John & Laboria Bertolotti....
William H. Marker
Jun 5, 2012
William H. Marker Age 54, passed away Tuesday June 5, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his wife Linda Marker; children William A. Elizabeth R. Robert E.; one sister Cheryl (Stephen) Draun; nephews David and Colin and niece Cathy. Preceded in death by his parents William and Betty Marker. Born in Chicago, IL, living in Joliet for...
Lucille D. Dowhen
Jun 4, 2012
Lucille Dowhen Nee: Nault Age 86, passed away Monday June 4, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her son William Dowhen; two grandchildren Cassandra and Patrick Dowhen; siblings, Gloria (Joe) Boulanger, Beverly (Harvey) Robitaille, Donald (Dee) Nault, Ralph (Pauline) Nault. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Richard H....
Margaret J Smith
Jun 1, 2012
Margaret J. Smith Nee Vallero Age 85, passed away suddenly Friday June 1, 2012 at her home. Survived by her children Linda (Tom) Friedrich, Denise Helis and Robert (Pat) Smith; five grandchildren Jason (Jennifer) Helis, Amy (James) Lowry, Sally Friedrich, Ryan (Sarah) Helis and Brian Friedrich; four great grandchildren Maximus and Macy Helis and Ethan and Emery Helis. Preceded in...
Milka Draksler
May 28, 2012
Milka E. Draksler Nee: Cebasek Age 81, passed away peacefully, Monday May 28, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her husband Edvard M. Draksler; children Mary Ana Nemenski, Edward (Monica) Draksler, Millie Draksler, Donald Draksler and David (Peggy) Draksler; numerous grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister Marija (Ivan) Neubauer. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in...
Virgina A. Sullivan
May 17, 2012
Age 87, passed away Thursday May 17, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her three children Daniel (Shirley) Sullivan Sr., Debra (Edward) McLaughlin and Dennis (Pamela) Sullivan; 7 grandchildren Matthew and Mark (Kerry) McLaughlin, Kathleen, Daniel Jr., Kevin, Sean and Colleen Sullivan; 6 great grandchildren; sisters Helen (Lou) Aimaro, Sadie (Fran) Loughran, Mary Hudolin and Pat Downs;...
Kenneth Vertin
May 15, 2012
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Marie Crownover
Apr 26, 2012
Marie E. Crownover Nee: Zieske Age 85, passed away Thursday April 26, 2012 at her home with family by her side. Survived by daughters Melodie Miner and Donna Dimmick; grandchildren Jessica and Joshua. Numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends also survive. Preceded in death by her husband Thomas Crownover; parents Fred and Jessie Zieske; several brothers and sisters. Born...
