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Ronald Talmadge Obituary

Talmadge, II, Ronald A. "Li'l Ronnie". Age 25. He is survived by his daughter, Lorilie (her mother Emily), his mother Janie Talmadge, his father Ronald (Karen) Talmadge, brothers Jason (late Laura), James (Cody), and sister Amy, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins, and a special friend Chuck Williams. Ronnie was preceded by his sister Rhonda Jane, maternal and paternal grandparents, and 2 uncles, Robert and Travis Russell. He was a lifelong resident of Joliet. He was an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast, but loved spending time with his daughter the most. He was a member of Belmont A. C., and was employed by Alotta Trucks and Cars Towing. In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be greatly appreciated. A Celebration of Ronnie's Life will be held on Friday, April 8, 2011 at 10 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Joliet. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 PM until 8 PM at: www.tezakfuneralhome.com

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Published by Herald-News on Apr. 5, 2011.

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Missy Russell-Reyes

September 24, 2022

Hey cuz! We sure do miss you! Aunt Judy & I stopped by to bring you a pumpkin and just to tell you we love and miss you ... so much! ... You had a smile and a heart like no other. EVERY ONE still misses and thinks of you ..we always will. You put smiles and laughter in our hearts that will always be cherished ...ALWAYS. Keep looking over your Mom honey, oh how she misses you so much!!
I hope your up there with our family little cousin .. from our hands to Gods.. until we meet again!

You and my Dad,Bob Russell..in our kitchen...fall of '85.

Melissa Russell

April 2, 2012

ONE year ago today you were taken from us, robbed of any future memories or time w/you...I love you VERY much cousin of mine and hope you and your Uncle Bobby are upstairs together--in a world of no heartache or pain. You are loved and missed by soo soo many, and I think of you often, especially your younger years when we spent much time together =(

mike beatz

April 10, 2011

so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you all !!!!!! god bless !

jordan Bulger

April 8, 2011

R.i.p lil ronnie u will be missed greatly may God be with you and your family

Dave and Lori Pierce

April 8, 2011

Sorry for your loss.

Joyce Blasingame(Toth)

April 8, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

John and Lori Policandriotes

April 8, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

John, Lori Policandriotes

April 8, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Natalie, Trevor, & Kyle Nelson

April 8, 2011

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Talmadge Family.

Kiki Makescoldweather

April 8, 2011

You will be missed dearly.

LISA HARVEY

April 8, 2011

Ronnie you were there 4 me I will pray for you buddie ou left great memories you will so b missed peace to your family you too are in my prayers!!!! <3 ladybug

Maggie Jones

April 8, 2011

So sorry for you loss my thoughts and prayers go out to the whole family.

Scott & Patti Arnold

April 8, 2011

May God bless your family in this time of sorrow and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Keeping you all in our prayers!

Szuta family

April 8, 2011

We were so sad to hear of Ronnie's passing. He was way too young. We have some good memories from the time we lived in Ingalls Park.
Krystle, Eric, and Mary Szuta

Sally (Sanders) Cronk Family

April 8, 2011

To the entire Talmadge family,
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you!

Ria LeFevers

April 8, 2011

Our sincere condolences to the family.
Rob Le Fevers
Ria Le Fevers

kat

April 7, 2011

My prayers and thoughts are with all of you in this horrible time of grief! We have lost a special and wonderful man/father to his daughter!!! He will never be forgotten for he lives in our hearts and souls!
Kat

Amy & Jimmy Ellison

April 7, 2011

I just came home from your service tonight....I just can't believe this has happened. You made such an impression on so many people in the short life you had. So good-hearted .....even as a baby...just the sweetest thing....miss you so much Ronnie....my little cousin...God I wish I could understand this....love you

JAMES GOMEZ

April 7, 2011

I REMEMBER ALL THE TIMES BEING AT YOUR HOUSE WITH JANIE YOU AND CODY AND JUST ADMIRING THE 57 CHEVY IN THE GARAGE AND JUST HANGIN OUT YOUR MEMORY WILL LIVE ON SPECIAL CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY

Cindy & Harvey Riggins

April 7, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Elena, Joanne & Lee

April 7, 2011

Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. Our sincere condolences . May God Bless & Keep Lil' Ronnie.

Michele Rossi Paul Carlos

April 7, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of the Talmadge Family. Lil Ronnie will always be in our hearts and never forgotten. We will always cherish the memories we have.

LeAnn Foreman

April 7, 2011

Thoughts and prayers to the Talmadge family.
Hope and LeAnn Foreman

April 7, 2011

Ron,
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
Debbie McDonald (Joliet,Il)

April 7, 2011

my deepest sympathy Ronnie .Janie and Family . Thinking of you ,praying for you .

Betty Jo ( Keagle ) walter

Bub(jerry) and molly Sanders

April 7, 2011

Im very sorry for your lost my prayers are with all of his family. We send r sincere condolances.

Tim Kahle

April 7, 2011

To Amy & the Talmadge Family,
Thinking of everyone at this time and my deepest condolences. Im so sorry, We will cherish the memories of lil Ronnie forever.

Melissa Viol

April 7, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Jodi Jenco

April 7, 2011

Caring thoughts and deepest sympathy to all of Lil' Ronnies family and friends in your time of loss. May your memories help you through this difficult time.

Lynn Aimaro-Marsh

April 7, 2011

My deepest condolances to the family and my prayers will be with you all during this hard time.

Amber Blossom

April 7, 2011

R.I.P Ronnie....You wil be greatly missed...I know that you were everything to bill and you were like his brother.....you are in a much vetter place...please watch over your family and friends....your memory will forever be cherished...you will always be in everybodys hearts....my sisncere sympathy...Amber Blossom

Steve & Hilda Malito

April 7, 2011

R.I.P Lil Ronnie
Our condolances to the family and
our prayers are with you in this
time of sorrow.

Ray & Bridget Dezee

April 7, 2011

Sorry for your loss he was a good guy we send are condolences

April 6, 2011

Dearest Ronnie and Janie,My heart bleeds for your lost.I am sending our deepest sympathy and love to all of you.You're in my prayers.Love, Judy, Lee, and family.

Jayme Luna

April 6, 2011

Ronnie, Janie and family..I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

George and Judy Sikic and Family

April 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, may Lil Ronnie somehow show you all that he is at peace so it will help get you through this terrible time. We love you all and are very sorry.

rick and marianne wisniewski

April 6, 2011

so sorry for your loss, i know words cannot describe it, our prayers are with your family to be strong.

April 6, 2011

i am so sorry for your loss please call me auntie rae rae 12172460950 or12176302941 jannie miss you martinez god bless need address to send something

Chief-Judy Whitmore

April 6, 2011

As you grieve know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of “Ronnie"

Horse

April 6, 2011

R.I.P.

RON & JANIE SANTOR

April 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Roxanne Graf

April 6, 2011

We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to the Talmadge family and friends during this difficult time.

Castleberry Family, Joliet, IL

amanda prater

April 6, 2011

you will be missed brother R I P luv u amy

Mike n Tiff Walton

April 6, 2011

R.I.P Lil Ronnie

Joseph Luciano

April 6, 2011

Your loved by so many and will never be forgotten...You will be in my every prayer & thought...

rhonda barto

April 6, 2011

you have my deepest sympathy soory about your loss my prayers are with you amy and your family i didn,t know him but my thoughs are with you and your family god bless you

James Jurinek

April 6, 2011

Ronny u will be missed. My heart goes out to your family and your children.

Tony Aimaro

April 6, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sally Scuteri

April 6, 2011

Even though the short time I knew you I'll never forget your smile and the fun times we shared with Tommy! My heart goes out to all your family and friends, you will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

April 5, 2011

you ill be missed and always loved. keep riding in the sky peace and love

B

April 5, 2011

R.I.P

Linda Armstrong

April 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless

Jason Aimaro

April 5, 2011

Our deepest sympathies are with you may god and your memories comfort you. and help get through this difficult time love always Aimaro family.

Bernie Fredericks III

April 5, 2011

Ronnie you were more than a friend you were like a brother. We grew up together threw childhood years, rode bicycles together, went to school together, were on a soccer team together in morris and won. You were there whenever I need you for anything. Man you had a heart.I can't believe you are gone. I'm Really, Really going to miss you. You will always have a place in my heart and Never Ever will be forgotten Brother. R.I.P.

David Stainback

April 5, 2011

WE NEVER TOOK THAT RIDE CUZ, ONE DAY WE WILL RIDE THE CLOUDS TOGETHER,TILL THEN WATCH OVER ALL OF US. LOVE YOU RONNIE!

April 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
John,Tammy Chamblee

Ronald Talmadge

April 5, 2011

im sorry janie and ronnie you lost your son he will be miss so much he was a very nice guy to me I loved him and all your boys I know this is so hard to handle and you really dont know what to say to the family when something like this does happen but very sorry that you lost lil Ronnie may he rest in peace and god be with him his friend Kathy Nations

April 5, 2011

Ron & Family, Our deepest sympathies may god and your memories comfort you. Robert & Kathy Schure & Family

April 5, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss. I never knew Lil Ronnie but I knew his father when I was young. I pray that God will help give you all the strength you need to help you and all the family left behind get through this difficult time. Again I am very sorry for your loss. Mary Hayes- Malik

tom liccardi

April 5, 2011

Sorry to hear about your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you

doug-mary sanderson

April 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Jake Hall

April 5, 2011

R.I.P. Ronnie. You will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Glad we were able to share the memories we did. Thanks for being an awesome friend. My heart goes out to your family and friends.

Melissa and Andre Disera

April 5, 2011

R.I.P. Lil Ronnie, you were a good friend with a big heart, may peace and comfort be with the whole family knowing there is a special angel watching us from above xoxo

April 5, 2011

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bob and Kelli Isberg

Pierce family

April 5, 2011

Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Lil Ronnie's family and friends.

April 5, 2011

R.I.P Lil Ronnie
McGee

Renee & Greg Roman

April 5, 2011

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Bremner Family

April 5, 2011

R.I.P Brother. You were a great man, a better friend and unbelievable father! My thoughts and prayers go to your family! Lorilie will grow up to know that she has a amazing,caring,loving father who loved her very much. Be in peace my Brother. Vincent Bremner Vincent Bremner II Derrick Bremner Heather Ford

samantha mccarthy

April 5, 2011

r.i.p. lil ronnie

Dawn Taylor-Disera

April 5, 2011

What an honor to have known you, and to have you in my memories. You touched the lives of many. I still cannot believe your gone. I will never forget you, rest in peace.

Much Love

Joe & Sue

April 5, 2011

Ronnie,
We are very sorry to hear about Lil Ronnie. Our prayers are with you and your family, always.

David Stainback

April 5, 2011

LOVE YOU LITTLE RONNIE,I WILL MISS YOU SO VERY MUCH,AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART AND PRAYERS, AS IS JANIE, RONNIE,JASON,CODY,AMY,EMILY,LORILLIE,THE BABY AND THE REST OF THE FAMILY.WATCH OVER ALL OF US TILL WE MEET AGAIN!

April 5, 2011

Ronnie,
No words can express how sorry we are for the loss of your son. As the days pass take comfort in the love and support of your family & friends.
Juan & Lydia

willie garcia

April 5, 2011

R.I.P Lil Ronny. Glad to have known ya bro. Look down on all those u love,family and friends. Gone too young and too soon. See u again one day friend.

Sue Purkart

April 5, 2011

Ronnie, Janie & Family,

Sorry to hear about the loss of Lil Ronnie. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ken, Linda & Jim Herbert

April 5, 2011

Janie and family....So sorry to hear about Ronnie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim Bell

April 5, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry for your loss.

Annie & Jesse

April 5, 2011

In our hearts Lil Ronnie will forever be young and dearly missed. May God Bless the Talmadge family in this time of deep sorrow.

sherry W

April 5, 2011

To the Talmadge family,
Im so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts go out to you.

Brenda Harris (Stanley- Moats)

April 5, 2011

Ronnie, Janie and family, So sorry about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this difficult time.

Tiffany Redfern

April 5, 2011

You will dearly,you was good friendand good guy

April 5, 2011

Today,Tomorrow,and Always never to be forgotten and always in our Hearts! Tony and Robert Wallenberg and Sally

Sandy.O Dave.M

April 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Talmadge family. You will be missed Ronnie.

Rick & Teri Boukal

April 5, 2011

Our deepest sympathy for your loss.

nichole tsagaris

April 5, 2011

u will alwased be missed

Amy Boston

April 5, 2011

Cant believe this tragic accident, Everything is still so serreal. My condolences are with the family. Love always Amy and Nicky.

Tommy Russell

April 5, 2011

I will miss u brother u will always be in my thoughts and heart!

Kathy Romo

April 5, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, you have my deepest sympathy! Thinking of you at this difficult time.

Bill/Deb Pasdertz

April 5, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Lori Keagle

April 5, 2011

Ronnie and Janie, so sad to hear about LIL Ronnie, my heart goes out to you and the family,I really didn't get to know ronnie, but I'm sure he will be sadly missed, keep Strong!

Danya Williams

April 5, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Talmadge Family. A lot of good times and memories with you that we will cherish forever. Godspeed and we will see you on the other side my friend. R.I.P Ronnie

Angie Casillas

April 5, 2011

My prayers go out to the family.
RIP Lil Ronnie!! Gone but never forgotten!!

menissa walton

April 5, 2011

RIP ronnie! You were a great person, and a great friend. You will always be with us, and we will see you some day on the other side. We love ya and miss you!

Ashley Kavanaugh

April 5, 2011

My thoughts go out to the Talmadge family and all his friends.
We all have lots of memories that will last forever. R.I.P Ronnie

mike hernnandez

April 5, 2011

hey u will be miss love u so much

David Nelson

April 5, 2011

Ron and Janie, Words cannot express the feelings you have for the loss of a son, I hope god gives you the courage to help you find peace in these hard times.

Diann Schroeder

April 5, 2011

Ron and Family,
Our sincere condolences on the loss of your son.
Marie Crownover and Diann Schroeder

Jodi Price

April 5, 2011

Ronnie you will always be in my heart and prayers. You'll nver be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Love and miss you

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