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Ralph "Ed" Godsey
Age 59, of Joliet passed away January 8, 2004 surrounded by his family and friends. born June 9, 1944 in Johnson City, TN. Retired from Caterpillar International after 35 years of service. He served his country in the Viet Nam War from 1967 to 1968.
Survived by his wife, Jane (Hannah); two sons, Brian Edward (Jennifer) and Jeffery Scott (Juliana); and four grandchildren of Joliet-Elwood; four step children, Cindy (Tim) Morris, Mary, John (Heather) Hannah, Jennifer (David) Barnard; ten step grandchildren of Sandusky, Ohio; his mother, Beulah of Johnson City, TN; five brothers, James and David of Joliet, Richard, John and Michael; and a sister, Mary Ellen Cowan of Johnson City, TN. Also numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. Preceded in death by his father, James Thomas Godsey.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd near Ingalls Ave
Joliet, IL
Ralph E. Godsey will lie in state at Wesleyn Church, 1710 E. Washington St., Joliet on Monday, January 12, 2004 from 9:30 AM until time of services at 10 AM with Pastor Pete Lapoz and Pastor Clifford Sage officiating. Full Military Honors will be accorded at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. VISITATION and VIDEO TRIBUTE will be Sunday from 2 to 7 PM in the funeral home.
Dorothy Irene Kurtz Crosson
Age 89, passed away Friday, January 9, 2004 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn, IN. Formerly of Auburn, IN, Joliet, IL and New Lenox, IL.
She is survived by her two sons Fred (Peggy) Kurtz of Auburn, IN and Karl (Marilyn) Kurtz of New Lenox, IL; four grandchildren Tom (Michele) Vana of Lockport, IL, Joe Kurtz of New Lenox, IL, Kevin (Tina) Kurtz of Oconomowoc, WI and Kim (Dan) Ginder of Ft. Wayne, IN; seven great-grandchildren Matt, Amy and Jay Vana of Lockport, IL, Liam Kurtz of New Lenox, IL, Brody and Ethan Kurtz of Oconomowoc, WI and Bryce Ginder of Ft. Wayne, IN.
Mrs. Kurtz was born in Joliet. Living in Joliet and New Lenox most of her life. She retired after 21 years of service from Hart Schafner Marx as a Timekeeper. She was a Charter Member of the Larkin Baptist Church in Joliet.
She was preceded in death by her husband Fred Kurtz (1942). Her parents Benjamin and Siegrid (Peterson) Crosson. Her sister Vi Cantu and her three brothers Carl, Cliff and John Crosson.
Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Road, New Lenox, IL Sunday from 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Services Monday, January 12, 2004 in the Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Harv Russell officiating. Interment to follow to Oakwood Cemetery in Joliet. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Larkin Baptist Church, Joliet, IL and Joliet Christian Youth Center would be appreciated. Kurtz Memorial Chapel
Cedar at Francis Rd.
Anna A. Newberry (nee Kocjan)
Age 87. At rest Friday, January 9, 2004 at Lakewood Nursing Home.
Survived by nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Newberry; her parents; four brothers; and three sisters.
Donations to Harbor Light Hospice.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd. near Ingalls Ave.
Joliet, IL
From where funeral services will he held Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 10 AM to St. Joseph Church, Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday morning from 9 AM until time of services.
Frances M. Nurczyk (nee Smigielski)
Age 77. At rest Thursday, January 8, 2004 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.
Survived by her beloved husband of 58 years Joseph Nurczyk, loving mother of Joseph G. (Beth) Nurczyk and Barbara Jean (Jake) Jacobs. Dearest grandmother of Jeffrey (Kandice) Jacobs, Douglas (Amy) Papesh, Christopher and Matthew Nurczyk, Chuck, Rachel, Michael and Joshua Cargle, two great-grandchildren Jeff and Kennedy Jacobs, two sisters Connie (Robert) Moore, Irene (late Stanley) Worek and sister-in-law Theresa (late Al) Dunajewski, also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Preceded by her parents Walter and Anna (nee Pachkowska) Smigielski.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
1211 Plainfield Rd. near Ingalls Ave.
Joliet, IL
From where funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2004 at 9:30 to St. Paul the Apostle Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 2 to 8 p.m.
Margaret E. Carroll (Meadows)
Age 86, Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at Peachtree Christian Hospice, Duluth, GA. Late of Winder, GA, formerly of Lockport.
Survived by four daughters, Wanda Abney, Jeannie (Bill) Piper, Joyce (Bob) Blackford, Katie Carroll; six sons, Joseph (Ann) Carroll, Roy (Donna) Carroll, William (Sandy) Carroll, Bob (Judy) Carroll, Jack (Lenore) Carroll, John (Pat) Carroll, Jr.; 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter; two sisters, Mary Jane (Wilson) Stamper and Kathleen Ehrmantrout; and a brother, Jack Meadows.
Born in Jelico, TN, living in the Joliet area most of her life.
Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Margaret (Hammons) Meadows; her husband, John C. Carroll; and an infant daughter, Jewel Dean Carroll.
Member of the Church of Christ.
Family will receive friends at the Goodale memorial Chapel, 912 S. Hamilton St., Friday 4-8 PM. Services Saturday, January 13, 10 AM in the funeral home chapel with Aaron Herren of the Church of Christ officiating. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, Lemont.
GOODALE MEMORIAL CHAPEL
912 S. Hamilton St.
Henry Gawenda
Age 82, Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at Sunnyhill Nursing Home. Late of Joliet.
Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Marie A. (Partak) Gawenda; four sons, Henry (Sandy), Jerry (Pat), David (Sharon), Joseph (Barbara) Gawenda; one daughter Judy Mrs. Scott Cronk; 10 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one brother John (Evelyn) Gawenda; and two sisters Marion Markgraf and Helen McKay.
Born in Joliet living in the area all of his life.
Preceded in death by his parents Anthony & Josephine (Redlak) Gawenda; a grandson, Robert Gawenda (1995) and three brothers, Chester, Charles and Walter Gawenda.
WWII Army veteran serving in the Pacific Theatre; A sheet metal worker for Local 265 for over 50 years, he was a member of St. Bernard's Church where he served as an usher for 50 years, the American Legion Post 1080, Joliet; Charter member both the Ingalls Park Athletic Club, Belmont Athletic Club, and coached little league at both clubs for over 20 years.
Private visitation for close family and friends will be at Kurtz Memorial Chapel, Cedar at Francis Roads, Friday 9:00 AM until time of services 10:15 AM to St. Bernard's Catholic Church for a Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM. Interment St. Cyril and Methodius Cemetery. Memorials to the Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.
KURTZ MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Cedar at Francis Rds.
Orlando Mares
Age 69, passed away January 8, 2001 in Lockport, IL.
A resident of the Romeoville/Lockport area for 30 years, formerly of Espanola, NM. Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in U.S. Army. A diesel mechanic for Ruan Transport, giving many years of service.
Loving father of Juanita (Rob) Salerno, James (Laura) Mares, Roland Mares, and Lucia Mares; grandfather of Robbie and Amanda Salerno, Tanner and Gage Mares, Joshua and Samantha Taylor; brother of Saloman (Frances) Mares, Christina (Homer) Albrecht, and Carmen (the late Roland) Cook; uncle of many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Cipriano and Lucia Mares, and a brother, Ernest Mares.
Services and visitation will take place in Espanola, NM. For information, please contact:
ANDERSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL
606 TOWNHALL DR., ROMEOVILLE
Maria B. Martinez "Bentura" (nee Solano)
Age 69, at rest Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at her home with her family by her side.
Survived by her beloved husband of 51 years, Guillermo O. Martinez. Loving mother of J. Guadalupe (Rebeca), Jesus (Consuelo), Antonio (Ana) Martinez, Anatolia Martinez, Ninfa (Luis) Cardenas, Ofelia (Edgardo) Frausto, Ricarda (Adolfo) Bedolla, Abigail (Joseph) Rodriquez and Lucy (Benito) Alvarez. Dearest Grandmother of 27 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; four sisters, Sixta (Gerardo) Garcia, Macaria (Santos) Castillo, Josefina (Rafael) Mendoza, Beta (Isaias) Perez; one brother, Carlos (Elvira) Solano. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Maria was born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Member of Asociacion de Santa Gertrudis and Asociacion de Hijas de Maria. Contributions to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Building fund would be appreciated.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
459 N. Ottawa St., Joliet, 722-0524. From where funeral services will be held Saturday, January 13, 2001 at 9:30 to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church for a Mass of Christian burial at 10:00am. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Visitation Friday from 2:00 to 8:00pm.
Francis H. Neece
Age 85, of Marseilles, formerly of LaSalle, passed away Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 at Rivershores Center.
He served in the Army during WWII and had been employed by Electrolux inJoliet.
Survivors include three daughters, Donna, Sheila and Pamela; two sons, William and Robert; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister, Evelyn Barnes of Joliet.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Sunday in St. Paul's Episcopal Church in LaSalle.
Visitation will be 7-8 p.m., Saturday in the Seals-Campbell Funeral Home, Marseilles.
Robert J. Today
Passed away suddenly in Montgomery, AL. December 14, 2000.
Survived by two daughters and two sons and a sister Joanne Dorr of Crest Hill.
Preceded in death by parents John and Mary (nee Podnar) Today.
Remains were cremated in Burmingham, AL.
