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Velma L. Reitz (Stefanich) Nee Lardi
Age 89. At rest Tuesday, March 5, 2002 at home following a long illness. born in South Wilmington, IL and a resident of Joliet the past 70 years.
Survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Robert J. Reitz of Joliet. Her daughter Joan (Robert) McClintock of Joliet. Her son James (Olive) Stefanich of Joliet. Step-children Donna, Roberta, Robert and Becky. Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by her parents Batista and Marie Lardi. Her step-father Sam Ferrari. One son Ronald Stefanich, one grandson Robert McClintock, four brothers and three sisters.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the Joliet Hospice Team for all their care and devotion.
Funeral services for Velma L. Reitz will be Friday, March 8, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 4-7 p.m. at:
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
George W. Schade
Age 86. At rest Sunday, March 3, 2002 at his late residence.
Survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Ann M. Nee Thomas. Loving father of George F. (Jaynee), James M. (Cathy) Schade. Step-daughter Anita (Late John) McGinnis. Step-son David W. (Sandra) Kusturin. Dearest grandfather of 22 and great-grandfather of 45. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by his first wife Eileen Nee Anderson. Parents Godfreid and Katherine (Petroski) Schade. Sisters Elsi, Eleanor and Lillian. Brother Henry.
George was born in Chicago, residing there most of his life moving to Joliet in 2001. Retired from Tele Type Corp. George was an avid fisherman and hunter. In leiu of flowers contributions to Joliet Area Community Hospice will be appreciated.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd., Westside
Joliet, IL
From where services will be held Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 9:15 a.m. to St. Mary Immaculate Church Plainfield for a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, March 6, 2002, 3 to 9 p.m.
James L. Snodgrass
M. Sgt. U.S. Army (Ret)
Age 78. Passed away peacefully at his son's home with his family by his side. Son of the late James and Joyce (Smith) Snodgrass. Former resident of Flat River, MO. A resident of Joliet since 1970. A career U. S. Army veteran, serving during WWII, Korea and two tours of duty in Vietnam, faithfully serving his Country for 29 years. A recipient of the Bronze Star. Retired from St. Joseph Hospital in 1986 as Assistant Head of Security following 17 years of service. Member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Life member of Cantigny Post VFW #367 and The Loyal Order of Moose Lodge #300.
Surviving is his wife of 15 years Frances (MacFarlane) Snodgrass of Joliet. Three sons Mark (Molly) Snodgrass of Joliet, Terrence (Teruyo) O'Brien of Hawaii and Bob McFarlane of Joliet, daughter-in-law, Sue (nee Hutton) Snodgrass. One daughter Rita (Jim) Paros. Grandchildren Amanda and Amelia Snodgrass, Brian and Kevin Paros, Dan, Kevin and Katie Snodgrass, Barb, Donna, Patrick and Pamela O'Brien. One brother, Toney (Barb) Snodgrass of St. Louis, MO, also survives.
Preceded in death by his first wife Aline Snodgrass (1981); his son, Ronald James Snodgrass (2000); brother Bill Snodgrass (1995) and his granddaughter, Curry Mae Snodgrass (1991).
Funeral services for James L. Snodgrass will be Friday, March 8, 2002, 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a mass of Christian burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Military honors under the auspices of the U.S. Army will be accorded. Memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Andrew Tordai Sr.
Age 87. Passed away Sunday, March 3, 2002 at his home in Elwood. born May 18, 1914 in Joliet, he was a lifelong, local grain and cattle farmer. Lifetime member of the Will County Farm Bureau.
Loving father of Andrew Jr. (Linda) Tordai of Elwood, Linda (Robert) Steffes of New Lenox, Richard (Diane) Tordai, Daniel (Debbie) Tordai both of Elwood and Sandra (Jim) Rousonelos of Minooka; beloved grandfather of 14. Also survived by one brother, Joseph Tordai of Elwood; two sisters, Mary (late Geza) Nemeth and Betty (late Walter) Sowa; one sister-in-law, Norma Tordai of Shorewood; and many nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his wife, Helen (nee Speva) Tordai (1979); his parents, Andrew and Elizabeth Tordai; one brother, Michael Tordai; one sister, Isabelle (Geza) Garnai and brother-in-law, George (Margie) Speva.
Funeral services for Andrew Tordai will be Thursday, March 7, 2002 at 9:15 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Jude Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Charles Zaino, Sr.
Age 76, of Manteno died March 4, 2002.
Beloved father of Charles (Barbara), Jr., Edward, Peggy (Larry) Vaughn, Linda (Gordon) Link, Mary Merkel (Randy Verkler) and Joann Coats. Dear brother of Eleanor (Dale) Sullivan and Edward (Rosemary) Zaino. Dear grandfather of ten and great grandfather of one.
Charles was retired from Homewood Flossmor Park Dist. and City of Chicago, Dept. of Forestry.
There will be no visitation or funeral services. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Silver Cross Hospital Lurie Cancer Center would be appreciated.
Arrangements by Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes, 291 N. Main St., Manteno, IL 60950.
Margaret Carnahan
Age 90, late of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at her residence March 5, 2002.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Carnahan; two brothers, Edward Pucel and Frank Pucel; and her sister, Dorothy Whitaker.
She is survived by her children, James (Kathleen) Carnahan, Judith (Michael) Mooney, Charlie Carnahan and Kathleen (Alastair) Whyte; 11 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Mary Jane Auth.
She was a devoted member of St. Jude Church since 1944, former president of St. Jude Altar and Rosary Society. She was an avid gardener and lover of nature.
Funeral will be Saturday at 10:00 AM from the Hickey Memorial Chapel, 442 E. Lincoln Hwy, New Lenox to St. Jude Church 10:30 AM Mass. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, 6:00 - 9:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Church, New Lenox.
HICKEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 442 E LINCOLN HIGHWAY, NEW LENOX, .
Dan W. Cleveland
Age 58, of Joliet, IL, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at his home. born November 18, 1943 in Joliet.
Dan was a graduate of the Gardner South Wilmington High School. He was formerly employed at the Morris Paper Mill in Morris, IL. In earlier years, Dan was an avid bowler and had bowled on many leagues.
Surviving are his mother, Jane K. (nee Becker) McBride of Dwight, IL; four brothers, Charles (Carol) Cleveland of Seattle, WA, Michael (Esther) Cleveland of Chicago, IL, Glen McBride and Randall (LuAnne) McBride both of Joliet; two sisters, Diane (Don) Hollimon and Kathleen (David) Jury both of Dwight, IL; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his father, Charles Cleveland and a sister, Mary Ann Cleveland.
Cremation rites will be accorded. A private family memorial service will be held at the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd., Braidwood Chapel, Monday, March 11, at 10:00 am with Rev. George Hendricks officiating.
R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd.
401 E. Main, Braidwood (815)458-2336
Lisa N. Curry
Age 15. Our precious little angel is gone home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 5, 2002.
Survived by her loving mother Vicki (Pritchett) Curry (fiance Russ Panepinto) of Gardner; maternal grandfather Charles Pritchett. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Preceded in death by her father Lloyd Curry, paternal grandparents Lloyd and Rose Curry; maternal grandmother Twila Pritchett.
Born in Joliet, living in New Lenox most of her life. Lisa attended The United Cerebral Palsy School. Lisa touched the hearts of all who knew her and met her.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, March 8, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials to the United Cerebral Palsy, 311 S. Reed St., Joliet, IL 60436 would be appreciated.
BLACKBURN-GIEGERICH-SONNTAG
1500 Black Rd., Near Midland
Emma Rose Dwyer (nee Pellegrini)
Age 92 years. Passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2002 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. born in Joliet on March 9, 1910, she was a life-long resident.
Preceded in death by her husband, Leo (Former Co-owner of Lee's Super Mart); her son, Leo Jr.; her parents, Angelo and Caroline (nee Garavaglia) Pellegrini; and three brothers, Anthony, Charles and Emil Pellegrini.
Survived by her daughter, Lorraine (Bernard-deceased); a daughter-in-law, Betty Ann (Leo Jr.-deceased) Dwyer; seven grandchildren, Ken (Joan) Hailey, Patrick (Lynn) Hailey, William Hailey, Lynn Brandom, Michael (Gayle) Dwyer, Sandra Dwyer and David (Allison) Dwyer; four great-grandchildren, Brad Hailey, Erin Hailey, Michael Dwyer and Tony Dwyer.
Visitation Saturday, March 9, 2002 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home from 9 to 10 a.m. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Angels Chapel. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home or Joliet Hospice would be appreciated. Arrangements by:
WESTWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL
RICHARD J. TAPELLA, DIRECTOR
Jefferson St. at Essington Rd.
