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Thomas B. Koenig
Age 85. At rest Saturday, July 28, 2001 at Foster G. McGraw Hospital.
Survived by his daughter, Mary Lou (Dennis) Henneman; two step sons, John (Linda) and Richard (Claudia) Hotuyec; grandchildren, David, Joyce and Philip Henneman, John (Meg), Robert (Kathy), Michael, Mark (Letitia) Hotuyec, Rebecca (Arthur) Lennon, Michele (Dennis) Gossen, Amy (Steve) Wilson; 17 great grandchildren; two great great grandsons; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded by his first wife, Emma (nee Meditz); second wife, Louise (nee Vidic) (Hotuyec) Koenig; three sisters, Mary and Agnes Koenig and Anna Mowrer; seven brothers, Henry, John, Joseph, Frank, Andrew, Peter and George Koenig.
Thomas was born in Joliet and a life long resident. Retired in 1973 as a Supervisor for the Arsenal after 30 years of service. Veteran of World War II, U. S. Army European Theatre, Battle of the Bulge. Received the Purple Heart and Bronze Battle Star and numerous other citations. Member of Moran A.C., Cantigny Post VFW #367 and Joliet Rivals.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet 722-0524
From where Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, August 1, 2001 at 10 AM to St. Joseph Church, Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Interement Resurrection Cemetery. Full Military Honors will be accorded by his fellow commrades of Cantigny Post #367. Visitation Wednesday morning from 8:30 AM until time of Services.
Edward L. Kure
Age 72. Late of Lockport, Friday, July 27, 2001 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. born in Joliet life long area resident. Member of Iron Worker's Union Local 444, Joliet for 53 years, retiring in 1991. Member of Old Timers Baseball Association, Member and Past President St. Joseph Holy Name Society. World War II Army veteran.
Preceded in death by his son, Robert; his parents, Joseph Sr. and Mary nee Nemanich; a sister, Ann Anderson; and a brother, Joseph Kure, Jr.
Survived by his wife, Christine (Pesavento), his daughter, Sandy (David) Saunders on Emporia, KS. A grandson, Charlie and a granddaughter, Samantha. Three brothers, John (Elsie), Raymond (Joy) and Frank (Dorothy) all of Lockport. Two sisters, Dorothy (Lyle) McGinn of Lockport and Theresa Ernest of Joliet; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
O'Neil Funeral Home, 1105 E. 9th Street, Lockport where services will be held Tuesday, 9:30 AM to St. Joseph Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation Monday, July 30, 2001, 4-8 PM. 838-5010.
O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME
1105 E. 9th Street.
Robert H. McSherry
Age 62, Sunday, July 29, 2001 Glenwood Care Center. Late of Joliet.
He is survived by many close friends. born in Joliet, living here all of his. He retired from Rendell's Body Shop after 17 years of service.
Preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Ruth (Petterson) McSherry.
Private graveside services and burial will take place at Brooks Cemetery, Homer Township.
GOODALE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
912 S. Hamilton St.
Dora M. Mirenic (nee Ferguson)
At rest Friday, July 27, 2001 at her late residence.
Survived by her loving husband of 48 years, William A. Mirenic; three son's, David (Linda), Mike and William Jr (Mary); two grandchildren, David Jr and LeAnn; two great grandchildren, Kyle and Cameron; a brother, Vern Royal (Polly) Ferguson Jr.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Born in Geneva, IL.
Preceded in death by her parents, Vern Royal and Lillian (Marx) Ferguson; and a sister, Lavern Pemble.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd., Joliet 722-0524
From where private Funeral Services were held Sunday.
Joseph C. Wilson
Joseph C. Wilson, passed away at Salem Village Nursing Center, Friday, July 27, 2001. Age 86 years.
Survived by a daughter, Janet (Stan) Cook of Dallas, TX; a son, Robert (Gracie) Wilson of Nashville, TN; three grandchildren, Sandra (Paul) Doran, Todd (Theresa) Felix, Sarah Wilson and Sally Wilson. Three great grandchildren, Ryan and Heather Felix and Elizabeth Conroy. A brother, Harold Wilson of Joliet. Preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Larae Wilson (nee Schable) (1986); his parents, Joseph and Lucy Wilson; and a sister, Lucille Minnick.
Owner of J.C. Wilson and Co. Builders. Former member of First Christian Church in Joliet.
Funeral Services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd, Tuesday, July 31, 2001 at 11:00 AM. Entombment Elmhurst Cemetery. Memorials to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 10:00 AM until time of services
CARLSON-HOLMQUIST-SAYLES FUNERAL HOME
John A. Caruso
Age 87, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 28, 2002. Life-long Joliet resident. Employed by the City of Joliet Water Department for 20 years before retiring in October 1979. Member of Local Union #440.
Preceded in death by his first wife, Cecelia (nee Brandolino) Caruso-1963, his second wife, Margaret (nee Riggio) Caruso-1976, and his third wife, Carmella (nee Seminerio) Caruso-1990. His parents, Frank and Congetta (nee Delrose) Caruso; and a brother, Charles Caruso.
Survived by a son, Daniel (Nita) Caruso; a daughter, Carol (Sam) Seminero of Joliet; his grandchildren, Tina (Tom) Buckstalter, Michael (Julie), Jeffrey (Nicole), Robert (Melissa), John (Jennifer), Gregory (Vicki), Brent (Gayle), Mary, Kevin and Keith Caruso, John and Phillip Seminero and Paulette (Michael) Gawlik; great grandchildren, Jessica, Alexis, Cali, Danny and Gabriella Caruso and Michael, Nicole, Danielle and Morgan Gawlik; also numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at the Westwood Memorial Chapel on Thursday, August 1, 2002 at 9:30 AM with Fr. Arthur Lapore presiding. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Joliet Area Community Hospice.
WESTWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Jefferson St at Essington Rd.
Araciel Cisneros Chavez "Abuelita Chela"
Edad 59 nacio en Jalisco, Mexico. Fallecio domingo Julio del 28, 2002 en el Hoptial St. Joseph Provena des puse de una batalla muy valiente contra cancer.
Sobrevivientes hijos Ridrigo Santana (Luciana), Martin (Melissa), Noel (Irma), Ernesto (Patricia), Gerardo (Ana Bertha), 17 nietos y numerosos sobrinas sobrinos.
Age 59, born in Jalisco, Mexico, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2002, at St. Joseph Provena after a brave battle with cancer.
She is survived by her sons, Ridrigo Santana (Luciana), Martin (Melissa), Noel (Irma), Ernesto (Patricia) and Gerardo (Ana Bertha), 17 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
DELGADO FUNERAL CHAPEL
400 Landau Ave. at Jackson St., Joliet, IL (815)774-9220
Funeral services will be held from Delgado Funeral Chapel Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. to St. John the Baptist Church Joliet, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
VISITATION for Araciel will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2002, 3:00-9:00 p..m. oficiar servicio de responsorio 8:00 p.m. Fr. Felix Rivera and Deacon Jose Lopez. Services will be held at 8 p.m.
Beulah A. Eriksen
Late of Joliet, formerly of New Lenox. died July 28, 2002 at Salem Village Nursing Home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carmel Eriksen.
She is survived by her children, James (Sara) Eriksen, David (Ina) Eriksen and Suzanne (James) Whitson; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lovenetta Hansen and Wanda Chase.
A former 25 year manager of the Lincolnway Launderette.
Funeral Thursday 11 a.m. from the Hickey Memorial Chapel, 442 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox. Interment Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2-5 and 7-9 p.m.
HICKEY MEMORIAL CHAPEL
442 E. Lincoln Highway, New Lenox
Mike Holcomb
Mike Holcomb, 76, of Salem, AR, formerly of Joliet, passed away Friday, July 26, 2002 at his residence.
Mr. Holcomb was born on September 29, 1925 in Clay, West Virginia, the son of Sammel and Agnes (Ramsey) Holcomb. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, having served during World War II. He retired as the transportation Director for the Homer School District in Illinois. Mr. Holcomb moved to Salem 13 years ago from Joliet, IL.
He is survived by his wife, Mardo Holcomb of the home; two sons, Michael Holcomb of Sarasota, FL and Edward Holcomb of Elwood, IL; two daughters, Mary O'Connor of Oxford, AR and Elizabeth DeBonis of Sarasota, FL; two brothers, Alfred Holcomb and Ordy Lee Holcomb both of West Virginia; three sisters, Nina Moles of West Virginia, Olive Nunley and Dorothy Shamblin both of Texas; seven grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers; a sister; and a granddaughter.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Tri-County's Cherokee Chapel of Highland, AR.
Robert E. Jonelis
Robert E. Jonelis, PE, loving husband of 51 years to Patricia Ann (nee Trump), devoted father of John (Bonnie), James (Cheryl) and Sharon Jonelis. Cherished grandfather of Oliver (Christine), Jeremy, David, Robert, Jason, Sandra, Jennifer, Xavier and Ahavah. Treasured great-grandfather of Paige and Ethan. Fond brother of Jack and Bill.
Born, Chicago, July 30, 1924, to Anthony and Rose (nee Jensen) Jonelis. Passed away Saturday, July 27, 2002.
Inventor, author and entreprenuer, Bob grew up during the Great Depression, served in the Navy during WWII, graduated IIT, mechanical engineering, worked at Commonwealth Edison, served as ASME chapter president and founded Midwest Power Corp. Living in both Illinois and Florida, he is widely published, holds many patents, designed and built electrical generating stations, created innovations for fossil-fueled and nuclear power generation and air pollution control. He was an accomplished speaker, avid fisherman, sailor, dancer, outdoorsman, teacher and story-teller. He coached Little League and was the first Cub Scout "Den Father". Bob put others before himself, gave freely of his time and resources. When a great man leaves, he leaves a great hole in his family.
Visitation Wednesday, July 31, 3-9 p.m., Kisselburg-Wauconda Funeral Home, 235 N. Main St., Wauconda. On Thursday at the Evangelical Free Church, corner of Rt. 176 and Anderson Road, Wauconda, a second visitation 12-2 p.m., services following at 2 p.m. Burial Friday, procession leaving funeral home, 10 a.m. to Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside, IL. For info, (847) 526-2115.
