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Calvin Beason "Buttercup"
Age 68, of Joliet, IL. Formerly of Los Angeles, CA. died Saturday, January 27, 2001. Served in the U.S. Army, Veteran of the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by his father Casey Beason, mother Gertrude Gavin, brother Roosevelt McCullum, sister Doris Holt.
Calvin will be missed by his brother Luther Beason, sister-in-law Marie Rogers (McCullum), of Joliet, IL, and nephews Roosevelt McCullum, Jr., of Joliet, IL, Frankie (Ruby) McCullum of Newton, MS, Stanley McCullum of Lancaster, CA and Pastors Victor (Glenda) McCullum of Joliet, IL. Nieces Delphia Snoddy of Morrow, GA, Vivian (Victor) Calimee of Joliet, IL, Rose Cooper of Calumet City, IL.
Visitation will be Friday, February 2, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. until time of the service at 11:00 a.m. at the Minor-Morris Funeral Home. Interment following services at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery-Elwood, IL.
MINOR-MORRIS FUNERAL HOME
112 RICHARDS ST.
Marylee McClintick Buell
12-3-24 - 1-31-01
Preceded in death by her husband Jack G. Buell.
Survived by her children Julianne, Phillip, Maribeth, Jean and Rachel; other survivors include numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Private cremation services were held in accordance with her wishes.
Cremation Society of Will County
Josephine M. Clavenna (nee Fazio)
Age 88, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2001 at home with her family by her side.
Born September 16, 1912 in Joliet and lifelong resident. She was a very devoted mother and grandmother. She was a beautician for 70 years and had many customers who were friends. She was a longtime member of the Church of St. Anthony.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert M. Clavenna (1984); her parents, Sam and Maggie Fazio; and her sister, Frances Ferguson.
She is survived by her sons, Robert A. (Janet) of Channahon and LeRoy R. (Joyce) Clavenna of Baton Rouge, LA; and her daughter, JoAnne M. (James) Vidmar of Joliet; her grandchildren, Robert, Christopher, Michael, Andrew and Matthew Clavenna and James and Jonathan Vidmar; her great-grandchildren, Nicholas Vidmar and Trevor Clavenna; her brother, Natale (Mary) Fazio; and her sister-in-law, Minnie DeBernardi.
Funeral services will be held from the Grant-Tapella-Freitag Westwood Memorial Chapel on Friday, February 2, 2001 at 9:45 AM to St. Joseph's Church for a funeral mass at 10:30 AM. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. Memorial contributions to the Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.
GRANT-TAPELLA-FREITAG WESTWOOD MEMORIAL CHAPEL
Jefferson St. at Essington Rd.
Helen M. Hosterman (Formerly Scott)
Helen M. Hosterman (formerly Scott) age 79, of Plainfield, IL. died Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at her home. She was born February 12, 1921 in Joliet, IL.
She is survived by her four children, John F. (Dianne) Scott of Montgomery, IL, Donald (Joan) Scott of Oswego, IL, Kenneth (Marcy) Scott of Tomah, WI and Randolph (Roberta) Scott of Plainfield, IL.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four step children, Grace (Randy) Madding of AZ, Mary Jane (Richard) Weller of Anna, IL, Nancy (Richard) Goss of TX and Sherry (Dave) Rhind of TX; seven step-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Rita (John) Bentson of Joliet, IL and Frieda Johnson of Aurora, IL; her sister-in-law Lucille Smith of CO; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her first husband Kenneth B. Scott; her second husband Somner Lee Hosterman; three brothers; a sister and a granddaughter Adrianne.
Helen was a member of St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Plainfield, the Council of Catholic Women and did volunteer work at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday at 10:00AM at St. Mary Immaculate Church, 129 S. Division St., Plainfield, with interment in the St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery. Visitation Friday, February 2, from 4:00-8:00PM at:
OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME
Corners of Rt. 59 and 30
Plainfield, Illinois
Lawrence W. Hotz Jr.
Age 50. Suddenly Tuesday, January 30, 2001 at his late residence. born in Cleveland, Ohio and a resident of Joliet most of his life. A purchasing agent for 25 years at Rovanco Corp.
Survived by his loving wife Brenda (nee Foote) Hotz of Joliet. Four children Lawrence J. (Theresa) Hotz of Joliet, Timothy W. Hotz of Texas, Robert Hotz of Joliet and Kala C. Hotz of Joliet. One granddaughter Ally Jay Hotz. Mother Marilyn (nee Senter) Burman of CA. Grandson of Dorothy Hotz of Ohio and Ellen Groetz of Ohio. Several brothers and sisters in California and Ohio also survive.
Preceded in death by father Lawrence W. Hotz Sr.
Funeral services for Lawrence W. Hotz Jr. will be Friday, February 2, 2001, 8:00 p.m. at the West Chapel. In accordance with his wishes cremation rites will follow. Visitation Friday 6:00 p.m. until time of service at:
FRED C. DAMES WEST CHAPEL
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
Leonard L. Lambert
84, beloved husband of Catherine M. (Gaudio) Lambert; loving father of Robert Lambert. Funeral services Friday, February 2, 2001 from Grant-Tapella-Freitag Westwood Memorial Chapel, at 9:15 AM to St. Mary Nativity Church for a funeral mass at 10 AM. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 4-8 PM. Info:
Madeline Markelz
Born Friday, January 26, 2001. Taken to heaven Saturday, January 27, 2001. Infant daughter survived by her parents, Paul and Marylin (Ferruzza) Markelz, brothers Christopher and Alexander of West Chicago, IL. Grandparents James and Marge Markelz of Joliet, Michael and Anna Ferruzza of Lombard, aunts and uncles, Janet Markelz of Minooka, Greg and Tami Markelz of Joliet, Steve and Nancy Gatens of Dallas, TX, Reverend Carl Markelz of Chicago, Aimee Markelz of Chicago, Michael Ferruzza Jr. of Carol Stream, cousins Molly O'Sullivan, Anthony and Lauren Markelz, Sarah and Marty Gatens and Taelor Ferruzza.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, February 2, 2001, 10am at St. John the Baptist Church, Winfield, IL. Family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 9am.
Patricia D. Nietschke
Age 48, passed away January 26, 2001 at the Foster G. McGraw Hospital in Maywood. Late of Romeoville, formerly of the Joliet/Crestwood area. A technical administrator for Sharp Electronic's giving 13 years of service.
She is survived by her children, Earl (Jennifer) Landa, Shannyn (Jim) Kolhmeyer and Mariano Soliz; daughter of Margarie Kane; sister of Donnie (Shar) Hopper; grandmother of Dustin and Shane Landa.
She is preceded in death by her father, Hershel Hopper.
Family will receive friends at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville Thursday, February 1, 2001 at 5 PM until the time of the memorial service at 6 PM. Rev. Paul Carlson celebrant. Services conclude at the funeral home.
ANDERSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL
606 Townhall Dr.
Romeoville
Mara L. Ostir nee Chovan
At rest Monday, January 29, 2001 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center.
Survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, Anton Ostir; a brother, Joseph (Ann) Chovan; a sister-in-law, Madeline (Edward, deceased) Chovan. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends, LaVerne (Melitha) Kramer.
Preceded in death by parents, Stephen and Sophia (nee Krycer) Chovan; a brother, Edward Chovan; and five sisters, Margaret (Henry) Ostermann, Ann (Walter) Kielian, Velma (Elmer) Hibler, Sophie (Frank) Pavlick and Agnes (John) Grunnet.
Mara was born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. A generous, unselfish, giving person who will be remembered by many.
TEZAK FUNERAL HOME
459 N. Ottawa St.,
From where funeral services will be held Friday, February 2, 2001 at 10 AM to St. Paul the Apostle Church for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM. Interment St. Cyril Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 4-8 PM.
L. "Max" Ottinger Sr.
Age 51. Tuesday, January 31, 2001 at Silver Cross Hospital following a courageous battle with lung cancer. born in Frankfort, IN. A former Wilmington resident and a Joliet area resident for the past eight years. A U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran serving on the U.S.S. Hornet, also deployed as the recovery team for Apollo 11 & 12. A Will County Deputy Coroner with over 12 years of professional service. Also employed as a Lieutenant with the Silver Cross Hospital Security Department. A member of the Cantigny Post V.F.W #367 and the American Legion Post #2910.
Preceded by his parents Robert and Neila Ottinger.
Survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Carol J. Ottinger of Joliet. One son Max (fiance Pamela Herren) Ottinger Jr. of Oswego. Two brothers Larry (Connie) Platt of Ottawa and Michael (Susan) Zelt of Romeoville. Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins; including a special aunt, Wanda (John) Sweeney of Monticello, IN also survive.
Funeral service for L. "Max" Ottinger will be Friday, February 2, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the West Chapel. Rev. Kay Collins officiating. Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery where military honors will be accorded. Visitation TODAY, THURSDAY 4-8 p.m. at:
FRED C. DAMES WEST CHAPEL
3200 Black at Essington Rds.
James R. Seeley Sr.
Age 73, late of Plainfield, died Wednesday, January 31, 2001 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. born in Joliet, life long area resident. Employed by Iron Workers Union #444 for several years, retiring in 1990. Was a W.W. II and Korean War Army Veteran.
Preceded in death by his wife Theresa (Preboy), his parents, Martin and Gertrude (Klingloff) Seeley, two brothers William and John, one sister Genevieve Hamilton.
Survived by his children James Jr. (Susan) of Joliet, Diane Wold of Plainfield, Robert (Kathy) of Lockport, Kathleen (David) Reyment of Wilmington, and Paula (Frank) Ketz of Joliet, 10 grandchildren, four brothers, Russel (Rose) of Lockport, Martin (Mary), Raymond (Joan) both of New Lenox, and Pat (Esther) of CO, two sisters Ann Schauland and Frances Davis, both of Lockport. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
O'Neil Funeral Home,
1105 E. 9th St., Lockport
where services will be held Friday, February 2, 2001 12:15 p.m. to SS Cyril & Methodius Church, Joliet for Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. Interment SS. Cyril & Methodius Cemetery, Joliet. Visitation Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 12 noon at O'Neil Funeral Home.
