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Virginia K. Willey (nee Akin)
Age 79, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at her residence in Bloomington, IL. She was born November 12, 1921 in Long Prairie, MN. to George Akin and Helen (Curvers).
She married Charles "Eddy" Willey; he preceded her in death on August 24, 1987. She enjoyed retirement years in Rockway Beach, MO, following a 20 year career as an L.P.N.
Survivors include one daughter, June (Paul) Kirschbaum of Orange Beach, FL; two sons, Jerry (Karen) Willey of Richton Park, IL, and Dr. Jay (Mary Jane) Willey of Gridley, IL; sisters-in-law, Laverne Akin, Genevieve Brown, Angela Willey, Betty Willey; several nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Eddy" Willey, her parents, George and Helen Curvers, and one brother, Duane Akin.
Cremation rites accorded. No funeral services. No visitation. Memorials to The American Heart Association or The American Cancer Society. East Lawn Funeral Home, Bloomington, IL, in charge of arrangements.
Mitchell "Mitch" Barach
Age 79, of Plainfield, IL and formerly of Chicago for 36 years, died Saturday, January 25, 2003 at home. He was born January 16, 1924 in Masontown, PA. Mr. Barach has been a Plainfield resident for 19 years. A member of St. Mary Immaculate Church of Plainfield, IL. Member of the Local Pipe Fitters Union #17 retiring in 1986. Served in the U.S. Navy as a signal man in World War II on the SS Jonathon. Member of the American Legion Post in Cicero, IL.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dolores of Plainfield, his children, Mary (Ted) Flisk of Chicago and Mitch (Denise) of Plainfield, his five grandsons, Ted, Mike and Tom Flisk and Brandon and Steven Barach, his two great grandchildren, Jordan and Alex Flisk, his brother, Nick Barach of Crete, IL, his sister, Agnes Bartok of Cleveland, OH and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Nicholas and Mary Barach.
Visitation will take place from 3-9 p.m. Tuesday, January 28 at Overman-Jones Funeral Home, 309 Joliet Rd., Plainfield, IL. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 29 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 129 S. Division St. Plainfield, IL 60544. Entombment at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Thomas Hospice, 8230 S. Madison St., Burr Ridge, IL 60521 or American Cancer Society, Plainfield-Wheatland Twp Unit, P.O. Box 375, Plainfield, IL 60544 would be appreciated. Arrangements were made by Overman-Jones Funeral Home
OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME
Corner of Rt. 59 & Rt. 30, Plainfield
815-436-9221
Virginia R. Blotnik
At rest Saturday, January 25, 2003 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. born June 30, 1921 in Joliet and a lifelong resident. Graduate of St. Raymond Grade School and Joliet Township High School. Lifetime member of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus. A dedicated supporter of many charities throughout the Joliet area including numerous local catholic and church related charities.
Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Louise (nee Dalian) Blotnik; four brothers, Frank, Louis, Joseph (Viola) and Peter (Frances) Blotnik; five sisters, Katherine (J. Edwin) Boelte, Elizabeth (Charles) Stein, Leona (Frank) Trapper, Margaret and Marie; and a niece, Ruth Ann Schuldt.
Survived by her faithful and loving nephew, Thomas L. (Patricia) Blotnik of Joliet; also nephews, John (Jan) Boelte of Mandaville, LA and Gerald (Hedy) Boelte of Pearlington, MS; nieces, Carolyn (John) Sanford of New Orleans, LA and Patricia (Dean) York of Creve Courer, IL. Numerous great nieces and nephews; her sister-in-law, Vida Hall; and several dear friends also survive.
Funeral Services for Virginia R. Blotnik will be Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 9:15 AM from the funeral home chapel to the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation Monday, 3 to 8 PM at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Peter J. Escobedo
Age 71, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 24, 2003 at home. born in Blue Island, IL on June 3, 1931, retired as a manager of the Auto Center from Montgomery Wards in 1992, a United States Army Veteran of the Korean War.
Peter is survived by his devoted wife of 45 years, Margaret (nee Diaz); his beloved children Linda Kelleher and Peter J. Escobedo Jr. (Tami). He is the proud grandfather of Michael Escobedo of Merrillville, IN and Brian and Steven Kellehero of Sarasota, FL. Peter is also survived by his sisters, Margaret Ramirez of Blue Island, IL, Jessie Briola of Los Angeles, CA and a brother, Robert Escobedo of San Diego, CA. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Jesus and Carlota Escobedo, and a brother, Raymond Escobedo.
Funeral Services will be Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 11 a.m. at Westwood Memorial Chapel, 3201 W. Jefferson St., with Father Ray Corkery officiating. Interment will follow at Hills Of Rest Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 2-8 p.m. For additional information:
WESTWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Jefferson St. at Essington Rd.
Mary E. Jordan
Beloved mother of Everett, Beau (Karen), John (Edith), Jack (Donna) Jordan, Linda (Jim) Lowry and Sherry (Nick) Rentas. Twenty-four grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Funeral services Wednesday, January 29, 2003, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home chapel. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Annette B. (nee Elliott) Leja
At rest Saturday, January 25, 2003 at home. born and raised in Chicago and a resident of Joliet the past two years.
Beloved mother of Stephan, Michael, Kenneth, Richard (Patricia), David (Mary), Johnny (Marilyn), Robert (Patricia) Leja and Cathy (John) Hamill; 14 grandchildren; and a great grandson.
Preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Amanda (nee Palica) Elliott.
Funeral Services for Annette B. Leja will be Tuesday, January 28, 2003, 9:30 AM from the funeral home chapel to St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice. Visitation Monday, 3 to 9 PM at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Phyllis E. Rodighiero nee Ratajik
Age 75, late of Lockport, Thursday, January 23, 2003 at Hinsdale Hospital. born in Chicago, living in Lockport most of her life. Owner and operator of Mr. Steak Restaurant in Joliet from 1969-1980. Realtor for Bell Realty for 15 years, retiring in 1990. Active in Dist. 92 PTA, Will Co. 4-H, Will Co. Republican Party, former member of the Board of Directors for the Continental Inn, Key Colony Beach, FL, lifetime member of the 95th Infantry Division Assoc. "Iron Men of Metz" and original member of the Forest Hills Bridge/Canasta Card Club.
Preceded in death by her husband, Victor, her parents, Felix and Irene (Wolter) Ratajik. Survived by her children, April L. Rodighiero of Lockport, Debra E. Rodighiero of Denver, CO, Glenn V. (Corrine) of Shorewood, twin granddaughters Caitlyn and Nicole Rodighiero, a brother-in-law, Thomas (Jane) Rodeghiero of Lockport, and a cousin, Mildred Sekera of LaGrange Park. Several nieces and nephews also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to American Cancer Society would be appreciated.
O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME, 1105 E. 9TH ST. LOCKPORT where services will be held Tuesday 10 a.m. in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Kathy Flores officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Joliet. Visitation Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. 815-838-5010.
Dorothy P. Schulz nee Pulfrey
Age 90. Saturday, January 25, 2003 at Silver Cross Hospital.
Beloved mother of Joan (Leonard) Tomany; loving grandmother of Mark (Sue) Tomany and Laura (Norm) Towe; cherished great grandmother of Kathryn and Patrick Towe and Kristin, Keith, and Kimberly Tomany. One brother, Charles; a sister, Jane (Harry) Holmberg, sister-in-law Constance Pulfrey, brother-in-law, Herbert (Evelyn) Schulz; numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Schulz (2002); parents Charles and Augusta M. Schulz; brother George Pulfrey.
Born in Evanston, IL, living in Forest Park until moving to Joliet three years ago.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, January 28, 2003 at 11:30 a.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home with Rev. George Klima officiating. Interment Fairview Memorial Park, Northlake, IL. Visitation Tuesday morning 10-11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Hope Lutheran Church would be app.
BLACKBURN-GIEGERICH-SONNTAG
1500 Black Rd. Near Midland
Carmella "Mela" J. Zuppa
Passed away at her residence Friday, January 24, 2003. Age 74 years.
Survived by her son, Edward A. Zuppa of Joliet, a granddaughter, Nora (Michael) Ryczek of Victorville, CA, two great-grandchildren, Samantha and Aaron Ryczek. Also aunts, uncles and several cousins.
Preceded in death by her husband Edward M. Zuppa (1995), her son, David M. Zuppa (2001) and her parents, George and Antonia Raymond.
Member of the Church of St. Anthony's and the CCW. She worked at Zayres Department Store, was a teller at First National Bank of Joliet and at Fredericks Bindery. Mela enjoyed bowling and fishing with her husband.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Rd., Gerald L. Dames - Associate Director, Thursday, January 30 at 10 a.m. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 3-8 p.m.
CARLSON-HOLMQUIST-SAYLES FUNERAL HOME
2320 Black Rd.
John Lajcin Jr.
Age 85 years. Saturday, January 24, 2004 at Kankakee Rehab-Nursing Home.
Survived by his loving wife of 60 years Eleanor (Wandrowski), one son Daniel (Marylin) Lajcin of Joliet, one daughter Janet (Tom) Ross of Lady Lake Florida, four grandchildren Christopher, Shawn, Bernadette Lajcin, Jennifer (Erik Lajcin-Carlson, one brother Tony Lajcin, four sisters Mary (late Andrew) Prieboy, Verna (Leslie) Horvath Josie (Vincent) DiBartolemeo, Fran (late Frank) Zeimetz. Numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded in death by his parents John Sr. and Cecilia (Jandura/Kurator) Lajcin, one sister Cecilia (late Steve) Melovic.
Born in Joliet where he has lived most of his life. Employed as a carpenter, member of Carpenters' Local 174 and the Kankakee Deaf Club. Avid fisherman for many years. In lieu of flowers, donations to S.S. Cyril's & Methodius Church would be appreciated.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd. near Ingalls Ave.
Joliet, IL
From where funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. to SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Cremation rites will be accorded following church services. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Pisut Funeral Services in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Lott
Age 75, passed away at home Friday, January 23, 2004. Arrangements are pending. For information:
WESTWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL
JEFFERSON ST. AT ESSINGTON RD.
Thomas Parnau
Age 41, of Peotone, died January 24, 2004.
Survived by his wife Shirley nee Moenck, his daughters Ashlee and Rachel, his mother Myrtle and stepfather Ken Tolliver, his father Richard and stepmother Jean Parnau. Also a sister Robin Reams and brothers John (Tracy) Parnau and Edward Parnau.
Employed by Higgens Heating and Cooling.
Visitation Wednesday 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. Hack Funeral Home - Beecher. Services Thursday 11:00 a.m. St. Paul's Lutheran Church - Beecher. Burial St. Paul's Cemetery.
HACK FUNERAL HOME
(708)946-2161
Marion P. Poska Nee: Oppelt
Age 65, late of New Lenox, Sunday, January 25, 2004 at her late residence.
Born in Chicago, living in New Lenox for nine years. Employed by Team Trailer for three years.
Preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Sophia (Cesisnes) and a brother Douglas Oppelt.
Survived by her loving husband Robert, her children Diana (Scot) Anderson of Joliet and Robert (Mary) of Lockport, seven grandchildren Katie Sroka, Helena and Kegan Anderson, Crystal, Kyle, Trent and Tori Poska, two sisters and a brother Margaret (Rev. Travis) Perry of OH, William Oppelt of East Hazelcrest and Lucille (Phil) Halm of Orland Park.
O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME,
1105 E. 9th St., Lockport
Where services will be held Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Travis Perry officiating. Visitation Wednesday 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
