Age 73, of Joliet, Carolyn Jerome passed away on January 18, 2021, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Joliet. Carolyn Jerome is survived by her two daughters, Kristine (Ryan) Boswell of Wilmington, IL and Joy (Martin) Borgra of Channahon, IL; three grandchildren, Megan Borgra, Bailey Boswell, Hannah Borgra, and numerous nieces. Carolyn Jerome was born on April 9, 1947.  Carolyn was a kind soul who always made every occasion special for those around her.  After taking some...

Clara M. Schultz, age 88 of Joliet, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Senior Star at Weber Place in Romeoville, Illinois with her loving family by her side. She was a lifetime Joliet resident. Born July 25th, 1932 in Joliet, Illinois, Clara was the daughter of Arthur & Margaret (nee Byrne) Schultz. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School. Clara worked and retired from Illinois Bell after 38 years.  Clara was an...

Alice M. Minnick (nee Buchar), age 90, passed away on January 16th, 2021 at Amita Saint Joseph Medical Center.  Alice is survived by her beloved children; Calvin Minnick, Mary (Ron) Madding, Edward Minnick, Sally (Tony) Orsini, Joan (Charles) Dietz and James Minnick; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her husband, Calvin C. Minnick; son, Mark Minnick; daughters-in-law, Dorothy and Carolyn Minnick; son-in-law, Elish...

Joseph Edward Sieracki, age 81, at rest on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jane (nee Packley); children, Francis (Penny) Sieracki and Emily (Jeff) Meader; grandchildren, Kiley and Kenzie Sieracki; siblings, James (Margo) Sieracki and Rose (David) White; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Vincent and Theresa (nee Gerat) Sieracki; siblings, William Sieracki and Mary (Richard) Welch. Joseph was born in Joliet and...

Marilyn ”Cooch” Jakovich Passed away suddenly on Thursday January 14th, 2021 at the age of 78. Marilyn was preceded in death by the love of her life: Jake Jakovich (2014), brother: Steve (2011).  Born on April 9th, 1942 in Joliet to Rita (Gunhouse) and Alvin Sorensen. She grew up and attended schools in Mokena and was a Lincolnway Central graduate.  Marilyn is survived by her three sons: John “Jake” Jakovich, Jason (Amanda) Jakovich and Joseph (Shannon)...

8/24/1942 –1/12/2021 Kenneth L. Pierce (Buddy) 78, passed away peacefully, at home in Joliet, IL, on January 12, 2021. Kenneth was born in Herrin, Illinois to Kenneth W. and Thelma L. Pierce. He was a graduate of Hurst-Bush High school, class of 1960. He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. in Lafayette, IN. He also resided in Scottsdale AZ before settling back into his hometown of Hurst, Illinois. He lived life to the fullest. He was a jokester and made people laugh all the time. His...

  David A. Ciosek, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021. David is survived by his loving wife, Karen (nee Centanni); three daughters, Tara Marie Ciosek, Nicole Ann Ciosek and Kimberly Rose Ciosek; grandchildren, Jason Jordan Ciosek, Autumn Rose Ciosek and Jaxson Lee Ciosek; siblings, Kenneth Ciosek, Anna (Jerry) Simpson, Paul Ciosek and Ruth (Robert) Mahler; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Theresa...

Mario Custodio Yadao, Sr. Age 67 of Chicago, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Community First Medical Center in Chicago. Born April 12, 1953, in Sinait Ilocos Sur, Philippines, Mario was the son of Ciriaco and Lucia Yadao.   He married Nilda Enate on July 17th, 1990 and together they made a home and raised their family. Mario was an avid gardener, seasoned fisherman and an accomplished traveler.  He deeply enjoyed family trips and ensured his family vacationed...

Diane M. Govednik (nee Salopek), age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. Diane is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William F. Govednik (5-11-2007); parents, John and Anna (nee Bokolich) Salopek; brothers, John (Josephine) Salopek, Mike (Mary) Salopek, John (Philomena) Prebeg and Milan Prebeg; sisters, Rose (Vincent) Kennerty, Katherine (Frank) Salopek Ament, Mary (Joseph) Prebeg Bozicevich, Catherine (Ceasar) Prebeg Bartolomei and Ann (Raymond) Prebeg...

Howard P. Ramirez, age 61, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center.  Howard is survived by his siblings Lupe Ramirez, and Janice Vaughn; niece, Lisa Johnston; aunts, Mary, Lupe, and Angie; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews who he loved very much.  He is preceded in death by his parents Howard and Vivian; brother, Leonard; and his half-siblings, Gerald, Rudolph, and Judith. Howard will be remembered for being a big Chicago...

Edward W. Nebe, age 84, of Naperville (formerly of Metropolis, IL), passed away peacefully, Monday, January 4, 2021 at Alden Estates of Naperville. Born December 27, 1936 in Blue Island, IL, he was the son of William and Mary (Hagenauer) Nebe. Ed was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Ed was a retired truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters Union. Ed loved hunting, fishing and the great outdoors. Surviving are his children, Edward W. Nebe Jr., Lynn...

Joanne Graziani (nee Vitosky) born in Chicago on October 4, 1951.  Age 69 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 4th, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband John Graziani; son, John Graziani, grandchildren; Makayla, Emma, and Tyler Vinson, brother; Joe (Yvonne) Vitosky, sister; Trisha Vitosky Zelis as well as many nieces and nephews. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Anna and Joe Vitosky; sister, Linda Vitosky; and daughter Melissa A....

David Peterson “Petey” Age 57 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home. Petey will always be remembered for his big heart, big personality and never ending generosity. He made friends wherever he went and loved to joke around and have fun. He also made sure you were having fun. Petey was considered a “Jack of all trades” when it came to work and could fix just about anything. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. In...

Michael Schladenhauffen, age 64, passed away at home on January 4th, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Michael is survived by his brothers, Paul (Mary Jo), Steve (Nellie), and Jeff; his sister Patty McManis; and numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Rose Ann Schladenhauffen and his sister Carlene.  Michael had previously worked at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center for a number of years. He will be missed by all that knew...

Helen Veronica Augustyniak Born: December 2, 1925; in Chicago, IL Died: January 3, 2021; in Joliet, IL Helen Veronica Augustyniak (nee Czochara), age 95, passed away peacefully from complications of sepsis with family by her side. Preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Veronica (Kruch) Czochara; beloved husband of 56 years, Roman August (2005); siblings, Stanley (Rose) Czochara, Mary “Mae” (Walter) Malinowski; Joseph (Dorothy), and Eddie (Eleanor)...