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JOYCE E. BALDWIN Joyce E. Baldwin (nee Peterson) passed away at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital, Friday, March 24, 2017. Age 86 years. Funeral Service pending at the Carlson-Holm-
PAUL G. COUGHLIN EVELYN K. CONTOS Evelyn K. Contos (nee Kavouklis), passed away on March 24, 2017 at the age of 92. She was born and raised in Tarpon Springs, FL and a 1943 graduate of Tarpon Springs High School. After her marriage in 1948 to William A. Contos, she resided in Jackson Township and Joliet. She is survived by her sons, Anthony B. Contos, Nick L. (Maria) Contos; daughter, Mary E. (Richard) Tucci; and son, Michael J. (Char) Contos, all of Joliet; six grandchildren, Ann and William Contos, Amanda and Scott Tucci, and Kaitlin and Anthony M.W. Contos. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Contos (1971); daughter, Olga Maria (1958); her parents, Lazaros and Olga (nee Moutsatsos) Kavouklis; brother, Nick L. Kavouklis; and sisters, Catherine Vostitsanos and Mary Kavouklis. Evelyn was a loyal and dedicated wife and an especially proud mother and grandmother. After raising her family, she served as a member of the cafeteria staff for 27 years at the Central Campus of Joliet Township High School, retiring at the age of 80. She was a member of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Three Hierarchs Philotochos Society, and the Daughters of Penelope. A special thanks is in order to her former colleagues and caring friends, especially Ana, Sheila, Angie, April, Nancy C., Lyn, “Little” Mary, and the ever-attentive Newsome Home Health Care team. Funeral services for Evelyn K. Contos will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 8:45 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home Chapel, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet, IL to All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, 102 North Broadway, Joliet, IL where a service will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Evelyn’s name to one of the following would be greatly appreciated: All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Endowment Fund (102 North Broadway, Joliet, IL 60435), St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105) or to the Miracle League of Joliet (P O Box 3617, Joliet, IL 60434). Visitation Wednesday from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. with Trisagion Services at 6:00 p.m.
Paul G. Coughlin, age 60, of New Lenox, passed away March 25, 2017, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of Peg (Dwyer); loving father of Christopher (Sarah) Coughlin, Benjamin (Tara) Coughlin, Rebecca (Nick) Dominy, and Emily (fiancé Nick McCombs) Coughlin; cherished grandfather of Finnegan Duane and Bastian Paul Coughlin; dear brother of Larry (Nancy) Coughlin, Jack (Kathy) Coughlin, David (Pam) Coughlin, Steven Coughlin, and Tom and Patty Dwyer. Paul was a 37-year employee of Exelon Corporation. He was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan. He and Peg loved traveling together, but his most cherished times were spent just hanging out at home with his family. Family will receive friends at the Kurtz Memorial Chapel, 102 E. Francis Rd, New Lenox, IL 60451 on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 from 3:00 to 9:00 PM. Funeral service Thursday, March 30, 2017 with chapel prayers at 10:30 AM to St. Jude Catholic Church, 241 W. 2nd Ave., New Lenox, IL 60451 for a 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660, would be appreciated. 815-485-3700 or www.kurtzmemorialchapel.com for info.
CHARLES M. DENTON Charles M. Denton “Bubba”, age 96, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Survived by his children, Robert F. “Rick” Denton (Carol Colatrella), Deborah Denton (Joseph Pinzarrone), and Deena (James) Hillman, Bubba’s primary caregiver for the last seven years; his grandchildren, Mattilee (Josh Nagle), Harry, Kathryn, Charlie, Emma, Max, and Lena. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. and Ursula Meador Denton; wife, Eleanor Kathryn “Ma” (Stampley) Denton; daughter, Charla Kay Denton; sisters, Hazel, Marie, and Eliese. Charles was born in Meridian, Mississippi and raised in nearby Marion. He attended Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, prior to his being hired by the Federal Government, where he spent his entire career. He began as an Ammunition Inspector, which led him to work all over the world, including Germany, the Aleutians, Washington, D.C., Cambodia, Hawaii, the Philippines, Vietnam, Korea, and Japan. Charles
eventually moved with his family to Shorewood (Troy) in 1961, working at the Joliet Arsenal until his retirement in 1976. He spent most of those retirement years (nearly 41 of them) as a tireless and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His other passions included the Cubs, ornithology, calligraphy, solving word puzzles, and writing poetry, eventually having a compilation of his poems published as Crossing Purposes at the age of 89. Per Charles’ wishes, Cremation Rites were accorded. A Memorial Service Celebrating the life of Charles Denton will be held Wednesday March 29, 2017, 6PM to 7PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Joliet Area Community Hospice would be appreciated.
JoANNE GREPARES
Born: September 9, 1938; in Joliet, IL Died: March 24, 2017; in Hazelcrest, IL JoAnne Grepares (nee Surges), age 78, a longtime Joliet, IL resident, passed Friday March 24, 2017 at Pine Crest Healthcare Center in Hazelcrest, IL. She was born September 9, 1938 to the late Edna Mae and Leo Surges in Joliet, attending Joliet public schools and graduating from Joliet Township High School. Surviving are her daughter, Heidi (late Donald) Joutras; son, Mark (Jackie) Grepares; stepdaughter, Lisa (Rob) McGuire; grandchildren, Robin (Brad) Eagy, Cortney Anderson, Sadie Joutras, Mandy, Cindy and Faith Grepares; five great-grandchildren; sister, Norma; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, John Grepares (2007); her parents; her granddaughter, Corey Faulk; and brother, Brian Surges. Funeral services for JoAnne Grepares will be held at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd. (at Essington Rd.) Joliet, IL on Wednesday March 30, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. As it was JoAnne’s wish, cremation rites will follow and her final earthly remains will be Interred at Woodlawn Memorial Park at a later date. Visitation will also be Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. until the prayer service begins at 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. For further information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.
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C. Daniel Albert, age 65, passed suddenly on Thursday, March 23rd, 2017 at his home after a tragic accident. Survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nancy (nee Dodd); three sons, Eric (Rachael), Nate (Jillian), Tony (Melissa); and seven beautiful grandchildren, Daniel (8), Isabella (8), Lucy (2), Brielle (4), Dean (2), Amee (6), and Mia (2). Also survived by his mother-in-law, Bobbie (late Loy) Dodd; sisters-in-law, Shirley (Doug) Jackson and Robin (Brad) Smith; brother-in-law, Tom Dodd; nephews, Brian (Jamie) Jackson and Matt (Michelle) Jackson; nieces, Brittany and Brandi Smith, Aleshia Reyes, and Jordan Dodd; Aunt Pat (late Ed) Albert; and numerous cousins and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Rosemary Albert; father-in-law, Loy Dodd; brother-in-law, Larry Dodd; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Dan was an active parishioner at his childhood church, St. Anne Catholic Church in Crest Hill. Dan was a member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, a Eucharistic minister, past volunteer on the 50th anniversary and Parish Picnic committees, and a lector back in his high school days. Dan was a 15-year member of the Crest Hill Lions Club where he served as past president, board member, past candy day chairman and recipient of the Crest Hill Lion of the Year Award. Dan would volunteer for any job or position whenever asked. Above all, Dan loved his family and especially his grandchildren. Papa treasured the moments when the entire family got together, whether it was a day at his pool, a day at the Coal City Area Club, or Seafood Extravaganza on New Year’s Day. He would also always drop everything to help one of his sons on a household project. His hobbies included journaling and fishing. Funeral services for Dan Albert will be held on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 at 9:15 a.m. from the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL. to St. Anne Catholic Church, Crest Hill, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Visitation will be held Tuesday from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Anne Catholic Church or the Crest Hill Lions Club. For more information, please call (815) 7415500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www. fredcdames.com.
For more information, please call 815-7415500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www. fredcdames.com.
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