PETER CONESET
Born: April 24, 1936; in Chicago, IL Died: Jan. 6, 2015; in Romeoville, IL Peter Coneset, age 78, of Romeoville, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, surrounded by his family. Pete was born on April 24, 1936, in Chicago, to Peter and Phyllis (Guzzo) Coneset. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Fidelia “Dale” (Martoccio); his three children, Phyllis, Peter and John (Colleen); his five grandchildren, Chelsea, Caitlyn, Ciara,
How to submit Send obituary information to obits@TheHerald-News. com or call 815-526-4438. Notices are accepted until 3 p.m. for the next day’s edition. Obituaries also appear online at TheHerald-News.com/ obits, where you may sign the guest book, send flowers or make a memorial donation. Peter and Carina; his brother, Nick Coneset; and brother-in-law, John (Lee) Martoccio. Pete was a loving, proud husband, father and “papa” and was cherished by his family and friends. He was the beloved uncle of Joan, Dina and Marianne. Pete was a man of integrity and strength and always had a smile on his face; a true friend whose handshake was his bond. He enjoyed sports, and most especially football. A player at Austin High School and member of the 1953 championship team; a long-time IHSA referee and always a fan. Visitation will be 3:00 to 9:00 p.m., at Anderson Memorial Home, 21131 W. Renwick Road, Cresthill, IL on Friday, January 9, 2015. Funeral services for Pete will be at St. Dennis Church, 1214 S. Hamilton Street, Lockport, IL on Saturday, January 10, at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. For information, www.AndersonMemorialHomes.com Phone, 815-577-5250
Paul T. Latif Sr., age 52, late of Mokena. Beloved husband of Kathryn nee Lynch for 32 yrs. Loving father of Paul T. Latif Jr., Jessica M. Latif, Kristin N. Latif and Matthew J. Latif. Proud grandfather of Lillah Sophia Latif. Caring brother of Lisa Pellack, Jennifer Callo, Tony Hendrickson and Steven Hendrickson. Dear friend to his dog Charlie. Funeral Service Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 7:00 p.m., at the Vandenberg Funeral Home, 19604 S. Wolf Road, Mokena, IL. 60448. Interment is Private. Visitation Saturday, January 10, 2015, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. For information, 708-479-1210 or www.vandenbergfuneralhome.com
CLARA J. LIKER Clara J. Liker (nee Smigielski), age 99, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice
is eternally grateful to the staff at Willow Falls, where Clara resided for 13 years, and Clara’s angels at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, where Clara spent her final nine months. Funeral Services for Clara J. Liker will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Avenue, Joliet, where Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clara’s name to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated. Visitation SATURDAY MORNING at the church, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass. For information, 815-741-5500 or visit her Book of Memories at www. fredcdames.com
815-774-9220. Funeral Services, Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Delgado Funeral Chapel at 5:30 p.m., Sunday, January 11, 2015, officiating, Fr. Jose Luis Torres, O. Carm. of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Joliet. Repast at Funeral Chapel following funeral mass services. Burial, Cuamio, Michoacan, Mexico. Funeral arrangements in care of Delgado Funeral Services. Online guest book at: www. DelgadoFunerals.com
PATSY ANN PEARSON Born: Dec. 22, 1934 Died: Dec. 25, 2014
Patsy Ann Pearson, was a lifelong resident of Joliet. Graduated from Joliet Central High School, and Joliet Junior College, and Governors State University. Mrs. Pearson taught LUIS MASCOTE PARAMO grade school at Fairmount grade Home. Born: Oct. 9, 1921; in Cuamio, school for 38 years. She was preceded in death by her Michoacan, Mexico Preceded in death by mother, Ann husband of 61 years, Ikey Liker, Sr. Died: Jan. 5, 2015; in Joliet, IL French; and father, James French. Clara is survived by her children, Survived by son, Mark B. Pearson; Patricia (late Harold Patrick) Luis Mascote sister, Nancy Rollings; grandson, Graham, Myra (Richard) Stefanich, Paramo, age 93, Mark Pearson Jr. Linda Schultz, Ikey (Peggy) Liker, passed away Memorial services will be held Jr. and Janet Stash; grandchildren, Monday, January 5, Monday, January 12, 2015, at 11:00 Colleen (Thomas) Dow, Christine 2015. Born October a.m., at Minor Morris Funeral Home (Matthew) Gambs, Matthew (Heidi) 9, 1921 in Cuamio, 112 Richards St., Joliet, IL. Stefanich, David (Carole) Stefanich, Michoacan, Mexico In lieu of flowers, donations would Richard Stefanich, Laura (Travis) and was a lifelong resident of Joliet. be appreciated to purchase school Gray, Mary Callier, Tricia Papesh, Luis is preceded in death by his supplies and books for children that Kelly Liker, Kent Liker, Clare (Ben) wife, Herlinda Ortiz Chavez; and one Mrs. Pearson dedicated her life to. Himes, Michael (Nicki) Brenczeson, Pablo Mascote. wski, and Shannon Stash; and 16 He survived by his nine children, great-grandchildren. • Continued on page 13 Victoria (Vicente) Paramo, Ventura Clara’s greatest treasure was her LORRAINE HARRISON (Gorgonio) Alipio, Dieonisio (Virginfamily. Her fearless, adventurous, Born: Sept. 25, 1922; in Joliet, IL ia) Mascote, Emeterio (Angelina) and faith-filled spirit lives on in her Died: Jan. 7, 2015; in N. Lauderdale, beloved family. Clara modeled a life Mascote, Hermelinda (Pedro) FL Ramirez, Eugenia (Pascual) Reyes, of unconditional love and strongly Genaro (Soleda) Mascote, Rosalina encouraged her children, grandLorraine Harrison, age 92, of North Mascote, Santiago (Emilia) Maschildren, and great-grandchildren Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of cote. Also survived by numerous Joliet, passed away January 7, 2015. to pursue education and service to grandchildren, great grandchildren, The beloved mother of Holly of N. others. Clara was a proud member of the great-great grandchildren, family Lauderdale, Florida. members and friends. Cathedral of St. Raymond Council Preceded in death by her husband, Luis was a wonderful husband, of Catholic Women, the Cathedral Merle Harrison. father, grandfather and friend. He Seniors Club, and the Will County Visitation will be held Sunday, will be greatly missed by all who Seniors. She also cherished fond January 11, 2015, from 2:00 to 4:00 knew him. p.m., at Kraeer Funeral Home, Mar- memories of her membership in the Visitation and DVD Memorial, gate, FL. Phone, 954-972-7340. She St. Raymond Mother’s Club and the Sunday, January 11, 2015, from 3:00 will be interred next to her husband Moran Club Auxiliary. to 7:00 p.m., at Delgado Funeral Clara always expressed her at Fort Lauderdale Memorial Park, Chapel, 400 Landau Ave., Joliet. heartfelt gratitude to her family, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. friends, caregivers and visitors. Fol- Live Visitation Webcasting also “She will be loved for the world available on-line call for details, lowing her example, Clara’s family we go.”
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• Friday, January 9, 2015
John F. Airola, Jr., age 79 years, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Joliet and a life-long area resident. He retired from MetLife after 17 years. He was an active member of the Church of St. Anthony and a former member of the Joliet Chapter of UNICO. Preceded in death by his parents, John M. and Odelia (nee Garrone) Airola. Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Norma (nee Garavalia) Airola; four children, Tammy Airola, Debbie (Jim) Bayci, Michael (Kim) Airola and John (Jayne) Airola; eight grandchildren, Jonathan and Gianna Bayci; Anthony, Tara, Jordan, Colin, Nicholas and Kaylee Airola; two sisters, Jean (Ron) Lund and Sandra Bock; one brother, Dale (Nan) Airola; one sister-in-law, Janet (Ernie) Hintz; Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be held from the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home 2320 Black Road on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 9:15 am to the Church of St. Anthony for a mass at 10:00 am. Entombment Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Visitation on Friday, Jan. 9th from 2:00 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Illinois Chapter, 1 North LaSalle St. Suite 1200 Chicago, Il 60602) or Providence Catholic High School would be appreciated.
PAUL T. LATIF, SR.
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