All Obituaries

Thomas W. “Tom” Houdek Age 82 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Born March 26, 1937 in Chicago, IL, Tom was the son of William and Anne (nee Dolejs) Houdek. He was raised in the Chicagoland area, and was a graduate of Morton High School in Berwyn and IIT. On June 13, 1959, Tom married Felicia P. Przyzycki in St. Francis of Rome Church in Cicero, IL. He worked as a professional photographer and retired...

Anne J. “Nan” Webster (nee Hutchings) Age 91 of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 15, 1928 in Ottawa, IL, Nan was a daughter of Joseph M. and Anna G. (nee Hart) Hutchings. She attended St. Columba Grade School, Ottawa Township High School (1946) and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in 1950 from the College of St. Francis (now University of St. Francis), Joliet.  Nan taught...

Adeline A. Kapinus Age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2020, at Close to Home Hospice, Gillette, WY, with her family by her side. Born December 28, 1928 in Joliet, Adeline was a daughter of Joseph J. and Tillie Stec.        Survivors include her daughter, Patty (Mark) Rojkowski; sons, Joe (Linda) Kapinus and Bob (Cindy) Kapinus; four grandchildren, Ryan (Courtney Bissey) Rojkowski, Justin (Nicole) Kapinus, Stefanie Kapinus and Kristin (Bob)...

Lorene Deltonto Age 90 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, with her loving family by her side. Born October 15, 1929 in Joliet, Lorene was a daughter of Achilles and Mary (nee Nelli) Chelini. She was raised in the Joliet area and married Felix A. Deltonto on September 6, 1947.    Lorene was a member of St. Anthony’s, Joliet Senior Club of Will County, the Senior League Bowlers Club at Joliet Town and Country and the Joliet Rivals...

Ronald S. “Ron” Tondini Age 85, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Born March 18, 1934 in Joliet, Ronald was a son of Martin and Ann (nee Stefanek) Tondini. He was raised in the Joliet / Lockport area. Corporal Tondini proudly served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, as a Guided Missile Electrician and Instrument Repairman. Ron married Rita Kaldem on September 16,...

David James Eleveld Age 75 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019 with his family by his side. Born on June 12, 1944 in Oak Park, IL, David was a son of Rudolph and Bertha (nee Keckeisen) Eleveld.  He was raised in the Stickney / Berwyn area and a graduate of Morton West High School.  David was part owner and operations manager of Eleveld Chicago Furniture Service until its sale to Allied Van Lines. Subsequently, he was part owner and...

Robert J. “Red” Madlener Age 92 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2019, with his loving family by his side. Born in Chicago, IL, Robert was a son of Frank and Margaret (nee Tourville) Madlener. He was raised in the Chicago / Garfield Ridge area, graduating from the Parker High School in 1947; where he played on the football team.  On June 13, 1953, Red married Pearl C. Lewicki in St. Daniel’s Catholic Church in Garfield Ridge. Red...

Doris A. Thompson Age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2019, at The Cottages of New Lenox. Born June 28, 1926 in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, Doris was a daughter of Walter and Helen (nee Haines) Carr. She was raised in the Plymouth PA area, and lived in the Wilkes-Barre/ Kingston area and Wyoming Pa. (Bunker Hill). In recent years, Doris moved to Illinois to be closer to her family. She enjoyed and was a very good cook and would bake dozens of different cookies for her...

Jeri H. Langlois                 Age 79 of Shorewood, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, with his loving family by his side, following a courageous battle with colon cancer. Born October 23, 1940 in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Jeri was a son of Howard J. Langlois and Valentina M. (nee Ebsen) Langlois. He was raised in Wisconsin Rapids, WI. Jeri was a graduate of U of W Stephens Point -...

Kenneth J. “Ken” Masty Age 83 of Crest Hill, Illinois, passed away with his wife by his side on Friday, September 20, 2019. Born October 28, 1935 in Chicago, Kenneth was a son of Joseph J. and Julie (nee Mika) Masty. He was raised and educated in the Chicago area.  On November 24, 1973, Ken married Mary Jane Mersereau in St. Bridget Catholic Church, Framingham, Massachusetts. Ken was retired from the Kendall Company as a Salesman for pipeline taping after 45 years of...