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Robert V. Carey "Bob"
Age 79, of Kinsman, passed away Sunday morning, March 10, 2002 in his home.
He is survived by his wife, Catherine (nee Venegone); three sons, Dan (Toni) Carey of Morris, Pat (Susan) Carey and Tim (Belinda) Carey both of Kinsman; nine grandchildren; a great grandson; three sisters, Jean Whamond of Schaumburg, Helen Dunn of Springfield and Margaret (Earl) Kime of Dwight; a brother-in-law, Leo Miklos of Joliet; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Barbara Miklos.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at ten AM with a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Kinsman. Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery in Ransom. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 PM at Reeves Funeral Home in Morris, and again Wednesday fro 9 to 10 AM at the church. Preferred memorials are gifts in Bob's memory to Sacred Heart Church, MVK Ambulance or to Diabetes Research.
REEVES FUNERAL HOME
408 E. Washington, Morris
George T. Jones Jr. "Jigger"
Age 82. Passed away Friday, March 8, 2002 with his family by his side.
Survived by George T. (Lynn) Jones, M.D. of Plainfield, Tom (Felice) Jones of Geneva, Mark (Joan) Jones of Chicago and Scott (Dawn) Jones of DeKalb. Dear friend and companion, Barbara Soris of North Aurora. Grandchildren, Kathy, Bart, Ryker, George "Tad", Monica, Lorin and Annie Jones.
Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances (Faulkner) Jones; parents, George T. and Margaret (Jardine) Jones Sr. Brothers, Dick (Bernice) and Don (Kate) Jones.
Born in Joliet, a Joliet-Plainfield area resident, living in New Smyrna Beach, FL for the last five years. Retired in 1982 from Northern Illinois Gas. Member of Plainfield Methodist Church.
Visitation Monday, March 11, 2002 4-8 PM at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Big Brothers-Big Sisters, 2322 Plainfield Rd., Crest Hill, IL, 60435 would be appreciated.
BLACKBURN-GIEGERICH-SONNTAG
1500 Black Rd, near Midland
Juliana A. Jursinic (nee Verdnik)
Age 91, born Dec. 24, 1910, in Joliet. At rest Thursday, March 7, 2002.
Preceded in death by her husband, John T. Jursinic (1992); parents, Juliana and Peter Verdnik; and sisters, Ann and Mary Verdnik.
Survived by her son, John P. of Joliet, daughter Juliana (Dr. Frederick Horvath) of Morton, IL., three grandchildren, Emily, Jeffrey and Bryan Horvath. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Graduated from St. Joseph School and Metropolitan Business College of Joliet. Retired from Personal Products Co., member of the Rosarian Club, Alter and Rosary Society, St. Francis Society #29 K.S.K.J. Senior Parishioners of St. Joseph, Senior Service Center of Joliet and American Legion Auxiliary Post #1080.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Joseph School Fund will be appreciated.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 PLAINFIELD RD., WESTSIDE
JOLIET, IL.
From where chapel service will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at 12 Noon. Fr. George Klepec and Fr. Edward Ward O. Carm. officiating. Visitation Tuesday morning 10:00 A.M. til time of services. Internment St. Joseph Cemetery.
Josephine D. Kowalski (nee Szwiec)
Age 80, passed away March 9, 2002.
Survived by two sons, Lee (Sheila) Kowalski of South Elgin and Jeffery (Marilyn) Kowalski of Channahon; two granddaughters, Emilee and Elizabeth Kowalski; a sister, Sophie (the late Joe) Jedrysek; sister-in-law of Harry J. (Esther) Kowalski and Betty (the late Frank) Szwiec; dear nephew, Richard Kowalski; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by her husband, Leonard A. Kowalski; her parents; and her brother, Frank Szwiec.
A resident of Channahon for 23 years, she was a member of St. Ann's Church and St. Ann's Choir, the Channahon Lions Club and the Channahon Women's Club.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday from the Blackburn-Lanagan Funeral Home at 9:30 AM to St. Ann Catholic Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery, Niles at 1:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Ann Church, Channahon Lions Club, or the Sixth Sense Club would be appreciated. Visitation Tuesday 2-8 PM.
BLACKBURN-LANAGAN FUNERAL HOME
Channahon-Minooka Rd.
Marcell M. Masek (nee Zavoral)
Age 68, March 9, 2002 in Joliet.
Survived by her loving children, Charlene (Ronald) Teeling, Charles Masek Jr. Charmaine (Robert) Albertsen, Christopher (Candy) Masek, David (Holly) Masek, Joel (Melanie) Masek, Charisse Albertsen and Diane Teeling; dear sister of Kenneth (Maryjane) Zavoral; beloved grandmother of 14; and great grandmother of seven.
Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Masek; mother, Rose Zavoral; her father; and a brother.
Born in Chicago, she was a Lemont resident for the past three years, coming from Romeoville.
Family will receive friends at the Anderson Memorial Chapel on Monday from 3-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 10 AM at the funeral home. Interment in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside.
ANDERSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL
606 Townhall Dr., Romeoville
Edward O'Neil Mitchell, Sr., "Spooky"
Age 58 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 6, 2002 in Millry, AL. born in Koenton, AL on September 27, 1943 to Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell.
Lifetime resident of Joliet. Graduate of Lockport Township High School and studied at Joliet Jr. College. Accomplished athlete: Coach and player of Bad News Baseball Team. Black Belt-Third Degree in Karate through Peter Claver Center. Retired from Caterpillar in Joliet in 1993. Relocated to Millry, AL.
Preceded in death by his father, John Brown Mitchell, brother Robert Lee Mitchell and brother-in-law, L.C. Creal.
Survived by his mother, Evangeline Mitchell, wife, Gracie Lee Mitchell; sons, Edward O'Neil, Jr. (Linda), and Michael Edward (Victoria); daughters, Ebony Nicole and Tiffany Nicole, brothers, Samuel Lee Mitchell (Lorine), John Lewis, Jr. "Nook" (Shirley), Renee Wells (Yvonne); sisters, Bernice Barber, former brother-in-law, Eugene Barber, Elease Creal and Shirley Ann Mitchell; grandchildren; Edward Lorenzo, Jason Francis, Michael Edward, Jr., and Danielle. Loved by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and beloved family and friends.
Visitation: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 from 2:00-4:00 pm, at the funeral home and 6:00-8:00pm at St. John M.B. Church, 104 E. Zarley Blvd., Joliet, IL. Service at 8:00 pm, Pastor Herbert Brooks, Jr., officiating. Interment Wednesday, March 13, 2002, 10:00 am at Elmhurst Cemetery.
MINOR-MORRIS FUNERAL HOME
112 RICHARDS ST.-JOLIET
A. Beverly Thomas (nee Criscione)
Age 67. Saturday, March 9, 2002 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. born in Joliet and a lifelong resident.
Surviving are three children, George E. (Sharlene) Thomas, Jr of Shorewood, Keith R. (Jill) Thomas of Crystal Lake and Lynn M. (Timothy) Covarrubia of Joliet. Six grandchildren, Stephanie, Laura, Katelyn and Kali Thomas, T.J. and Trisha Covarrubia. Her mother, Juliann (nee Sabol) Criscione of Joliet. Two sisters, Julie Kidwell of Decatur and Delores (Donald) Burke of Joliet. Her brother, Joseph (Diane) Criscione of Joliet. Sister-in-law, Sandra Altman of Tinley Park. Brother-in-law, George Matejka of TN. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends also survive.
Preceded in death by her husband, George E. Thomas, Sr.; father, Joseph Criscione; sister-in-law, Jacqueline Matejka; brother-in-law, David Blessing.
Funeral Services for A. Beverly Thomas will be Wednesday, March 13, 2002, 10:00 AM at the funeral home chapel. Fr. James Schwab officiating. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation Tuesday 5-8 PM at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Georgia P. Deiss (nee Perry)
Age 81. Saturday, March 16, 2002 at her home. born in Joliet and a lifetime resident. Graduate of Joliet Township High School Class of 1936, Joliet Junior College Class of 1938 and the University of Illinois Class of 1940. Member of her "Bridge Club" of friends for over 60 years. Member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, St. Paul CCW and a founding member of the Paulites. Past member and President of the Guardian Angel Home Card Club, past member and President of St. Joseph Medical Center Women's Auxiliary, past member and President of the Junior Catholic Women's League, past member of St. Raymond's Bridge Club and former member of St. Paul's Bowling League. Lifetime member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She worked many years as a Cherry Red at St. Joseph Medical Center, and also served on St. Joseph's Medical Center Centennial committee.
Preceded in death by her husband, Paul Deiss; and her parents, Roscoe and Marguerite (nee Scully) Perry.
Survived by her two daughters, Ginna (Ron) Jones and Linda Deiss; four grandchildren, Scott (Treva) Jones, Todd (Laura) Jones, Holly (Tony) Scordo and Heidi (Brad) Buza; five great grandchildren, Andy and Jack Scordo, Ethan Jones, and Paul and Nick Jones; her sister, Pat (late Dick) Oldani; sisters-in-law, Kay (Harry) Zweifel, Audrey (Don) Abens and Donna (Milt) Wunderlich; a brother-in-law, Bob (Joan) Deiss. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral Services for Georgia P. Deiss will be Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at 9:15 AM from the funeral home chapel to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in her memory to St. Paul the Apostle Development Fund Drive would be appreciated. Visitation Monday 2-9 PM at:
FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Deacon James P. Fitzgerald
Age 65, passed away March 13 in Joliet, IL. Late of Mokena. Beloved Husband of Carol nee Langwinski. Loving Father of James P. III (Cindy) of Las Vegas, NV, Cathie (Tom) of Oak Lawn, Erin (Scott) of Lockport and Andrew (Laura) of Lockport. Proud Grandfather of Jacob Scott, Dear Brother of Sheila (late Michael) Cassidy of Elmhurst, Robert of Chicago and John (Catherine) of Wilmette. Fond Uncle and Great Uncle of Many Nieces and Nephews. Funeral Monday 10:00 AM from the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Rd., Mokena, to St. Mary Church Mass 10:30 AM. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery Mokena. Visitation Sunday 1:00 to 9:00 PM. In lieu of flowers Masses preferred. 708-479-2221 or www.vandenbergfunerals.com
Michael J. Gleason
Age 90 of Joliet, Thursday March 14, 2002 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.
Survived by his wife of 64 years, Emily (nee Paul) Gleason; three children, Robert (Joyce) Gleason of Joliet, Margaret Manola of Houston, TX, and John (Diane) Gleason of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA; eight grandchildren, Deborah (Brian) Grace, Robert (Traci) Gleason Jr., Kristine Gleason, Gina (Christopher) Durbin, Michael Manola, John Gleason Jr., James Gleason, and Jeffrey Gleason; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Gleason, Erin Grace and Christopher Durbin.
Preceded in death by an infant daughter, Sheila Gleason; his parents, John and Catherine Gleason; sister Catherine Balla; and brother, Joseph Gleason.
Retired from U.S. Steel after 42 years of service.
Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at the Cathedral of St. Raymond at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. No Visitation. Arrangements by:
BLACKBURN-LANAGAN FUNERAL HOME
