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Richard L. Ostir, Sr. "Rich"
Age 58. At rest Saturday, May 12, 2001 at Silver Cross Hospital.
Survived by a daughter, Kimberly Ostir and a son, Richard L. Ostir, Jr., both of WI; a sister, Jacqueline (William deceased) Sears and a brother, Francis Ostir; an uncle, Tony Ostir.
Richard will be really missed by his special boating buddy and friend, Dr. Frank Ostir.
Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by his parents, Frank J. and Mary (nee Papajcik) Ostir.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd.
Private cemetery chapel services were held Wednesday, May 16, 2001.
Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.
Sophie G. Saylor
Age 90. Passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. born in Joliet and a lifetime resident.
Beloved mother of Jill (Robert) Lightfoot of Joliet and William (Cheryl) Saylor Jr. of Mundelein, IL. Loving grandmother of Toni Kobe, Doug Hase, William Saylor III, Kevin Saylor and Chris Saylor. Two sisters Helen Tibble and Katie Johnson.
Preceded in death by her husband William F. Saylor Sr.; parents, one brother and three sisters.
Private funeral services will be Friday, May 18, 2001 at noon. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation one hour prior to services at:
FRED C. DAMES WEST CHAPEL
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Michael D. Stewart
Age 31, of Minooka passed away suddenly Sunday, May 13, 2001 at Morris Hospital.
Survived by his parents Stephen P. and AnnMarie (nee Gorecki) Stewart of Minooka; two sisters Julie (Shannon) Estell of Eureka and Susan (Michael) Pershey of Minooka; his grandmother Christine Gorecki; his beloved nephews and niece, Ian and Zachary Pershey and Emma Estell. Aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Elsie and Phillip Stewart; his maternal grandfather Stanley Gorecki; one uncle Gerald Gorecki; and his dog Digger.
Funeral services will be held from the Blackburn-Lanagan Funeral Home, Channahon-Minooka Rd., Saturday 9:30 a.m. to St. Mary's Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Visitation Friday 5-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials gifts to Northwestern University Medical School (in memo Liver Research) 710 N. Lake Shore Dr., #1312, Chicago, IL 60611, Attn: John Johnson would be appreciated.
BLACKBURN-LANAGAN FUNERAL HOME
Channahon-Minooka Rd.
Dominic Albert
Age 83, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2002. He was born on September 27, 1918 in Joliet and educated at Joliet Central High School.
He served in the US Navy from 1937 to 1941 then worked in the Navy Yards in Norfolk, VA and Joliet, IL. He worked at Penn Dixie Steel until he retired in 1982.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Concetta (nee Celenti) Albert; his brothers, Clem, Edward, Chris, Sal and Mitch; and his sister, Mary Pluth.
He is survived by his wife, Victoria; his son, David (Diane) Albert; and his daughter, Kathryn (Gerald) Nardone; his grandson, Anthony (Sherri) and great-grandchildren; his sisters, Rose Martino, Betty Malnar, Gloria Blazekovich; his brothers, John (Rosemary), George (Ann) and Richard (Jean) Albert.
Funeral Services will be held at the Westwood Memorial Chapel on Friday, May 17, 2002 at 11 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Friday morning from 10 AM until the time of Services. Please omit flowers.
WESTWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Jefferson St. at Essington Rds
Glenice M. Jones
Age 81, of Wilmington, passed away Wednesday afternoon at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. born November 9, 1920 in Joliet to the late Harry & Theresia (Bever) Griffith. Also preceded in death by her husband, Emery P. Jones (1991). Loving mother of Sandra (Bill) Kerr of Wilmington, Paula (Kevin) Baldwin of Bourbonnais; five grandchildren, Charles (Rene) Sprandel of Coal City, Candace (Dale) McWilliams of Granbury, TX, Cassandra (Darin) Plotts of Wilmington, Brandie (Tom) Catlin of Wilmington, Lindsey Baldwin of Bourbonnais; 13 great grandchildren. Glenice's life circled around family, friends and gardening. Funeral services Saturday May 18, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. from the Freitag Funeral Home with interment to follow at Wesley Cemetery. Visitation on Friday, May 17, 2002 from 4-8pm. Memorials in her name to the Ritchey United Methodist Church would be appreciated.
FREITAG FUNERAL HOME
700 EAST KAHLER ROAD
WILMINGTON
Leonard G. Kramerich
Age 69. At rest Monday, May 13, 2002 at his late residence.
Survived by his loving children Allen J. (Mary Lou), Ken (Kelly), Daniel (Cyndy), Robert (Sandy), Valerie, and Raymond Kramerich. Also survived by Janet A. Kramerich. Grandchildren, Meagan Allen, Kimberly, Jennifer, Ryan, D.J., Carissa and Morgan. Brothers and sisters, Elizabeth (Tony) Skufca, Dorothy Carter, Martin, Bernadine (Louis) Maffeo, Mae Rose (Bill) Zukoske, and Lori (Ernie) Fagiano. We would like to thank dear friends, Ida Bassett and Gary Wood. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Born in Joliet preceded in death by his parents, Martin J. and Elizabeth (Rogina) Kramerich. Brothers and sisters, Raymond in infancy, Daniel, Frances and Frank.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Korean Conflict. Retired from U.S. Steel. Member of the K.S.K.J. He was an avid fisherman and trap shooter.
At Leonard's request cremation rites were accorded. In lieu of flowers contributions to the American Cancer Society or Joliet Area Hospice Building Fund in Memory of Uncle Frank and Mary Richards would be appreciated.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 PLAINFIELD RD. WESTSIDE
JOLIET, IL
From where services will be held Saturday May 18, 2002 at 9:30 AM to St. Ambrose Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Inurnment St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Friday, May 17, 2002 3 to 8 PM
Mary Jo Mangan (Melvin) (nee Burke)
Age 51. Passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. born in Iowa, raised in Mt. Greenwood and living in Joliet since 1990.
Loving wife of James R. Mangan of Joliet; beloved mother of Arthur Melvin of Joliet and Andy Melvin of Glenwood, IL; eleven grandchildren; two brothers, Larry and Dennis Burke. One sister, Eileen Burke.
Preceded in death by her parents, John and Patricia Burke; two brothers, Michael and Timothy Burke.
Funeral services for Mary Jo Mangan will be Saturday, May 18, 2002, 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Fr. James Schwab officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded following services. Visitation Saturday 2-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Susan M. Nowak (nee Wilson)
Age 35, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2002.
Born in Joliet, May 31, 1966.
Survived by her loving son, William Joseph Nowak; her father, Robert W. Wilson of Wilmington; her mother, Patricia P. Wilson of Morris; her brother, John R. (Christine) Krzeminski; her sister, Kathryn M. (Merle) Mau; her partner-in-life, Douglas M. Blatti; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends.
Funeral services will be held at the Westwood Chapel on Friday, May 17, 2002 at 4:00 p.m. Rev. Hal Behrens officiating. Visitation Friday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until the time of services. Cremation Rites will follow.
WESTWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Jefferson St. at Essington Rd.
Ronald P. Pozzi
Prayers for Ronald P. Pozzi, age 55, of Buffalo Grove, formerly of Joliet, will be held 9:15 a.m. Saturday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights to St. Mary Catholic Church, 75 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Entombment will be at St. Michael the Archangel Mausoleum.
Mr. Pozzi was born July 10, 1946 in Waterloo, Iowa and died Tuesday, May 14, at his home.
Ronald worked as a computer consultant with IBM. He was a past president of the Boosters Club of Stevenson High School and was active in BGRA Little League baseball.
Ronald is survived by his wife Kathleen nee Curran, whom he married in 1970; his children Michael and Elizabeth; his siblings Sherry (David) Gruber, James, David (Linda), Eadie (Brian) McMahon; and his mother Marian.
He was preceded in death by his father Ronald P.
Visitation Friday from 3:00 until 9:00 p.m. at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Brain Tumor Assn., 2720 S. River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60018 or to Hospice of Northeastern Illinois, 410 S. Hager, Barrington, IL 60010. Info (847)253-0168.
GLUECKERT FUNERAL HOME
