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Joann C. Mrosek nee Badeusz
Age 63, late of Lowell, IN, formerly of Mokena, IL. Beloved wife of Edward. Loving mother of Edward (Lisa) Mrosek Jr. and Brett Mrosek. Proud grandmother of Charlie and Megan. Caring sister of Jerome (Pat) Badeusz and Carolyn (Ken) Laurinas.
Funeral Tuesday, January 27, 2004 9:30 a.m. from the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd. Mokena, IL to St. Mary Church for 10 a.m. mass. Interment in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society. Visitation Monday, January 26, 2004 from 3-9 p.m. 708-479-1210 or
Genevieve Evelyn Presley
Age 86, followed the light into the Kingdom of Heaven on January 21, while at Sunny Hill Skilled Rehab. Center, surrounded by her family.
Genevieve is survived by her daughter, Sherry (Richard) Frojd; her granddaughter, Jeannene Elaine (James) Anderson; her grandson, Jeffrey Alan Frojd; her great-granddaughter Julia Elaine Anderson; her sister, Marjorie Mason; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Presley; her mother, Evelyn Hall; one sister, Betty Elaine Oehmichen; and brothers, David and Robert (Jean) Cook.
Genevieve worked as a cosmetician at Goldblatts for years, and also at Al Baskins clothing store until her retirement. Genevieve will be remembered by everyone she knew and loved and will be missed by everyone whose lives she touched.
Cremation rites were accorded. Genevieve's family will receive friends on Saturday, February 7, at Westwood Memorial Chapel, 3201 W. Jefferson St. from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m. Final resting place will be in Keokuk, IA, where other family members are buried.
For additional information:
WESTWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Jefferson Street at Essington Road
Bernice Raspolich Nee Spreitzer
Age 74. At rest Friday, January 23, 2004 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.
Survived by her beloved husband of 52 years Frank Raspolich, loving mother of Barbara (fiance Jim Kren) Chesko, David (Susan) Raspolich and Diane (Tim) Crickman; Dearest grandmother of Jason (Gabriele) Chesko, Janet (fiance Mark Blackburn), Laura Chesko, Justin, Rachel Crickman, Eric, Brian and Lisa Semplinksi; four sisters Elizabeth (late Joseph) Rudman, Margaret (late Joseph) Bregar, Ann (Late Eugene) Washer and Dorothy Jean (late James) Anderson; two brothers Joseph (Edna) and Edward (Jackie) Spreitzer; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary (Levstik) Spreitzer; three sisters Mary (Anton) Smolich, Theresa (Nick) Rudman and Frances (Anthony) Panian.
Bernice was born and raised in Rockdale, IL. She has lived in Channahon for the past 12 years. She was a member of the K.S.K.J. and was an avid bingo player.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd. near Ingalls Ave.
Joliet, IL
From where services will be held Monday, January 26, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. to St. Ambrose Church Crest Hill for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Internment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation and Video Tribute will be Sunday from 3:00-8:00 p.m.
Richard W. Riley "Dick"
Age 85. At rest Thursday, January 22, 2004 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. born in Galesburg, IL and a resident of Joliet the past 57 years. Former owner/operator of Eby-Brown Company of Joliet, Inc, retiring in 1996. A United States World War II Army Veteran. Member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, the Joliet Elks Lodge #296, American Legion Harwood Post #5 and the Joliet Country Club where he was an avid golfer. Former Board Member of the Bank of Shorewood; and member of the Quail Ridge Country Club in Boyton Beach, Florida. On July 10, 1995, Richard shot a hole-in-one with his first shot of the day at the Provena Saint Joseph Annual Golf Outing.
Surviving are his loving wife of 61 years, Mildred (nee Mahoney) Riley of Joliet; two sons, Patrick (Lois) Riley of Joliet and Michael Riley of New York City; four grandchildren, Benjamin, Daniel, Rebecca and Alison Riley; and a brother, Edward (Fran) Riley of Peoria.
Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Irma Riley; and a sister, Barbara Behrens.
Funeral services for Richard W. Riley will be Monday, January 26, 2004 at 9:15 AM from the funeral home chapel to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Enshrinement Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials in his memory to the American Lung Association would be appreciated. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Josephine Rodriguez Nee: Lopez
Age 94, late of Lockport, Friday, January 23, 2004 at Sunny Hill Skilled Rehab Center. born in Mexico, living in Lockport most of her life.
Preceded in death by her husband Francisco, a son Raymond and her parents.
Survived by her children Antonio (Marian) Rodriguez, Lupe (Wilbert, deceased) Hargis both of Lockport, Joseph Rivera of Bridgeview and Mary Richley of Joliet; 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Hospice or St. Dennis Church would be appreciated.
O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME,
1105 E. 9TH ST., LOCKPORT
where services will be held Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to St. Dennis Church, Lockport for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Romeoville. Visitation Monday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. (815)838-5010
Blanche Seron
1905-2004
Blanche E. Seron, nee Emanuelson passed away peacefully on January 12, 2004 in Evanston, IL. Mrs. Seron was born in Wilmington, IL in 1905 to Charles Emanuelson and Mary Bond. She spent her early life in the Lockport area until the family moved to Joliet in the early 20s. She worked for many years for the Joliet telephone company becoming a supervisor. In 1933 Blanche married Dr. Suren M. Seron of Joliet. They lived at 1208 Taylor Street for over 50 years until Dr. Seron passed away in 1986. Mrs. Seron then moved to the Woodbridge Condominiums and then on to the Essington Retirement Home in Joliet until two and a half years ago when she moved to the Alden Estates in Evanston.
Mrs. Seron was a member of the Universalist Church of Joliet where she was active in the Clara Barton Guild. She loved to write poetry and was a member of the Joliet Writers Guild, and volunteered at the San Service. As an outstanding athlete she excelled in tennis, diving, and golf. She was also a very talented and creative artist and musician, playing the piano until 2001. She was a member of the Joliet Artists' League and many of her artworks hang in her children's homes. Her beautiful smile, her music and her warm, outgoing personality will be missed by all. She was truly a renaissance woman.
Blanche Seron is survived by twins, Merron (Janet) Seron of Louisville, KY; Marjo (Ken) Kraft of Evanston, IL and Suren V. Seron (Bonnie) of Minooka, IL; grandchildren, Sherry Kraft (Patrick) Kelly, Jill Kraft, Jennifer (Gary Simon) Seron, Stephanie (Andrew) Horne and Suren M. Seron; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Nicholas Horne and Dan E. Simon; her sister, Ethel Rawley of Joliet and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by sisters, Mina Dodge, Alice Emanuelson and her brother, Dr. John Emanuelson.
Private services were held by the family. Arrangements were made by:
Wm. H. Scott Funeral Home
David A. Zechlin
Age 63, of Land O'Lakes, WI, died unexpectedly at home Saturday, December 27, 2003. His memorial service was held Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at Land O'Lakes Bible Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Dave was born April 9, 1940, in Joliet to Alfred and Lillian (Baumgartner) Zechlin of Frankfort. After working his way up from teller to executive vice president at Frankfort State Bank, he retired from banking in 1980 and moved with his family to northern Wisconsin. In the ensuing years he has been employed in the outfitting field. He found great pleasure in serving area churches as Sunday School teacher, treasurer and board member.
Survivors include Carol (Brisson) whom Dave married in 1970; son Jon (Jennifer), West Bend, WI; daughter Linnea (Lee) Frederick, Eagle River, WI; Ron and Jan Brisson, Durham, CT, and Carol's stepfather, Jack Samuels, Lewisville, OH.
Susan M. Augustine
Age 53, of Joliet. Formerly of Glasgow, MT. Left this world to meet the Lord in Heaven on January 22, 2001 at the Midwest Medical Cancer Clinic in Zion, IL with all her family by her side.
Survived by her loving husband and best friend, Robert Augustine, her loving sons, Gary (Lisa) and Mark (Jodi Pearlstein) and special granddaughters, Jessica, Amanda and Abigail Augustine; her loving sister, Geri (Richard) Dillon of New Lenox, IL; her loving father-in-law, Raymond Augustine; sister-in-law, Karen (Gerald) Puppe; brother-in-law, Jim (Barb) Augustine and numerous nieces and nephews in Goodhue, MN.
Preceded in death by her parents, Edith and Gary Schindler and mother-in-law, Marion Augustine.
Employed by her close friends, Judy Benson and Dinet Howarter at Timberwick Candles Inc. in Rockdale, IL.
By her own request, there will be no visitation. A memorial service will be at 10am on Saturday, January 27 at Hope Lutheran Church, 305 Black Road, Shorewood. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family to help with medical expenses appreciated.
David J. Higgins
Age 23, Tuesday, January 23, 2001, suddenly at Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn.
Survived by his father, Robert A. Higgins; a brother, Robert H. (Jeanette) Higgins; maternal grandmother, Ann C. Hoffmeister; a nephew, Samuel Thomas Higgins; aunts and uncles, Don (Lori) Higgins, Frank (Barb) Higgins, Nancy (Steve) Ledesma, Bill (Jackie) Hoffmeister, Connie Melody, Joe (Sharon) Hoffmeister; his fiancee, Heidi Anderson; and many cousins.
Born in Joliet, living in the area all of his life. Employed as apprentice for Plumber and Pipefitters Union Local 422. Member of Peace Community Church, Frankfort.
Preceded in death by his mother, Margaret (Hoffmeister) Higgins.
Family will receive friends at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, Cedar at Francis Rds., Thursday 5-8 PM and Friday 2-8 PM. Services Saturday, January 27, 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jeff Moes officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.
KURTZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Cedar at Francis Rds.
Patrick E. Larkin
Age 53. Passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 24, 2001. Lifelong resident of Joliet.
Preceded in death by his father Dr. Clarence Larkin Sr. Survived by his loving children, Lynda S. Larkin and Scott M. Larkin, his mother Elizabeth Larkin. Beloved grandfather "Poppie" of Dillon and Nicholas Larkin. A brother, Dr. Jay (Carolyn) Larkin, a sister Maureen, (Gene) Ciancanelli. A former wife and friend, Sue (Ed) Levandowski.
Pat was a Veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the 101 Airborne, receiving a Bronze Star. Lifetime member of Cantigny Post #367 V.F.W.
A memorial service will be held Friday January 26, 2001 at 7 PM at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home 1500 Black Rd. Family will receive relatives and friends from 4 until time of service at 7 PM. Private burial will be held at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Arrangements by
Joseph J. Tapella Funeral Services
Perry J. Picco Sr. "Blackie"
78, at rest Tuesday, January 23, 2001 Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.
Survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Elizabeth M. (nee) Avsec Picco; loving father of Elizabeth Jean, Perry Jr. (Okie), Louis (Melinda), Michael (Rima), Robert (Magda), Ronald Picco and special friend Gloria Salinas. Dearest grandfather of Tim, Allison, Brittany, Tony, Ginella, Matthew Picco. Three sisters, Louise (Alex) Bucciarelli, Mary McCalla, Jen Dubrovich; three sisters-in-law, Anne (Peter Dec.) Picco, Geri (Jim) Thayer, Jean (Jim) Davis. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by an infant daughter, Linda Marie and granddaughter Mary Kathleen; parents, Peter and Delfina (Nee) Geneseo Sr.; brothers, Stephen, Joseph, John, Peter and Charles Picco.
Perry was born in Granville, IL, resided in Joliet most of his lifetime. Retired from APSA Rock Island and Joliet Army Ammunition Plant in 1981 and from Honeywell in 1989. Was a Sgt. US Army Veteran of WWII campaigns in Northern France, Battle of the Bulge and the Rhineland. Recipient of the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, member of the VFW Orland Park and St. Joseph Holy Name Society.
The family deeply appreciates the care and concern shown by our wonderful neighbors, Betty and Bob Pluth, Irene and Lou Frantini, Al and Theresa Evans, John Udell and Mike and Jeannine Balmer.
In Lieu of flowers, donations to St. Joseph School Foundation or Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home would be appreciated.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
459 N. Ottawa St., Joliet 722-0524
From where Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 27 at 11 AM to St. Joseph Church Joliet for a mass of resurrection at 11:30 AM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. St. Joseph Holy Name will meet on Friday at 4:30 PM. Visitation Friday, from 4 to 8 PM.
