Joseph R. Stukel Age 80, of Joliet passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 with his loving family by his side.  Born October 9, 1940 in Joliet.  He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the Class of 1959.  A Veteran of the United States Army, Joe was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. He retired from Alumax Aluminum Company.  Joe was also active with the Chaney-Monge School Board in Crest Hill serving as President for...

Thomas John Platt, age 67, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in Joliet, IL. Thomas graduated from Joliet East High School and retired from Caterpillar Company after 45 years of service. Thomas loved the outdoors; enjoying his time fishing, camping and going to the races. His grandchildren were the warmth in his heart, he loved spending time with them and always made sure to attend their...

Paul J. Sarcletti, age 74, went home to be with his Father to receive his heavenly reward on Sunday, December 6, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Paul is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jeanne (nee Getson) Sarcletti; children, Christopher P. (Ivy) Sarcletti, Jenny (Corey) McQuade; five grandchildren, Hugo Sarcletti, Christian, Landon, Grayson and Kamden McQuade; siblings, Irene (the late Dick) Selinger, Jeanette (Richard) Crandall, Robert (Patricia) Sarcletti and Mary...

Louis J. Sylvester, “Lou,” age 72, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. Lou was the beloved husband of Nancy (nee Torgerson) for 25 years; father of Jim (Rachel) Sylvester, Michelle Carpenter and Kim Churnovic; as well as step-father to Carrie Hale, Kimberly Gioiosa; grandfather to Jimmy, Jase, Finley, Hailey, Amanda, Carissa, Brad and Christopher. Preceded in death by his parents, Arthur (Ann nee Noe) Sylvester; brother, Arthur; sister,...

Coach Ken Pirc Surrounded by his family, Ken passed calmly in the early hours of Sunday evening.  At 71, Ken touched many hearts throughout his life and left lasting impressions on anyone he met.  As a well-respected coach, he took great pride in developing and mentoring youth baseball in the Joliet area.  Keeping alive the tradition of his father, nothing made him happier than being at the fields.  Ken was also a passionate and accomplished golfer.  In...

Donald C. Karcz, Sr., born March 19, 1947, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, May 27, 2021 with his family at his side. Survived by 4 sons, Don Jr. (Danielle), Chris, Adam (Charity), Nick (SuLien Tu) Karcz, 1 brother Dan (Eva) Karcz, 2 sisters, Terry (late Gary) Pauson, Elaine (late Michael) (Bob) Melhorn. 3 grandchildren, Donald III (Rebecca), Justin and William Karcz. Preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Marcella (Kunke) Karcz and his wife Jessica....

Randall Page Sherrill “Randy,” age 55, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Randy attended college, obtaining a degree in maintenance and repair. For most of his career, Randy was notably known as being a manager in retail for various places; Sears was where most of his work life was spent. Randy’s superb work ethic and wish to help people in any way he could made him great at what he did. His good deeds always helped him advance towards becoming a store manager,...

Stephen Michalak “Mugsy” Age 97 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. Born May 23, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stephen was the son of Joachim and Irene (Marusak) Michalak. At a young age he moved to Joliet with his family and was raised and educated on the east side of Joliet. Stephen, also known as “Mugsy”, worked for various entities in his earlier years that included EJ & E Railroad, the Brickyard,...

Salvador Michael Magana, age 32, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Salvador is survived by his mother, Mary (Orozco) Magana; father, Salvador Z. Magana; one son, Salvador Adrian Magana; siblings, Lisa (Rafael) Guzman and Michelle (Magana) Mejia; former brother-in-law, Oscar Mejia; one niece, Alyssa; three nephews, John, Christian and Oscar; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; special friends, Adrian Cerrillo, Artie Moralez, David De LosAngeles, Paco Uribe Garcia,  Isabel Lopez,...

Mary Sukley (née Radich) Age 96 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 22, 2021 with her family by her side in the home where she was born.  Mary was born on August 11, 1924 and was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Majnarich) Radich.  She attended Chaney Grade School and Lockport Township High School.  Mary enjoyed traveling, needlework, and working in her yard. She was preceded in death by her husband Tony; parents: Joseph and Mary; brothers:...

Richard Kevin Schultz Age 51 of Joliet and formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Born July 19, 1969 in Joliet, Richard was the son of Robert and Bertha (Todd) Schultz. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with the class of 1987. Following graduation, Richard moved to Chicago where he lived the majority of his adult life. He worked as a server for various restaurants and enjoyed his...

Vernon W. Clay “Poppy,” age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 15, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Vernon is survived by his children, Lyle Clay, Marilyn (Thomas) Darin and Kim (Dennis) Harvey; grandchildren, Tim (Deanne) Clay, Marie Clay, Christie (Zachary) Randich, Kelly Darin, Misty (Matthew) Canfarelli and Grant Harvey; great-grandchildren, Elliott Clay, Reese and Brooklyn Stukel, Cooper Randich, and Emersyn Canfarelli; brothers, Gerald (Mary)...

Barbara Yattoni, age 82, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Born January 21, 1939 in Joliet, Barbara was the daughter of Rudolph and Anna (Hrebec) Mihelich. She was raised, educated, and spent her entire life in the Joliet area. Barbara, a devout Catholic, had a passion for gardening and enjoyed traveling. She became a proud runner and completed several half-marathons, finishing her last one on her 70th birthday. She relished spending time with her...

Keith Edward Stawick Age 71 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Born August 23, 1949 in Pontiac, Keith was a son of Glen and Virginia (Filson) Stawick. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High School with the class of 1967. Following graduation, Keith proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal. After his time in the...

Sue Lynn Bulliner (nee Wenger), age 71, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2021. Born December 22, 1949 to the late Henry and Beatrice (Galloway) Wegner, she graduated from Forrest-Strawn-Wing class of 68’ and went on to graduate beauty school in both Illinois and Nebraska. Sue was a waitress for 30 years and worked for Hollywood Casino for 11 years.  She was a loving mother of three who always took care of her family. Whether it was serving customers while working as a...