Mary Susan Ostendorf, age 54, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.  Mary is survived by her loving husband Kevin Ostendorf; step-daughter Megan; faithful fur baby Jack; mother, Donna Zoran; and sister, Christine Zoran.  She is preceded in death by her father William Zoran; paternal grandparents, Anthony and Annette Zoran; and maternal grandparents Peter and Ruth Marietta. Mary was a graduate of Joliet Central High School. She will be...

Rodger J. Nahas Age 82 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 17, 2020 with his family by his side. Born April 6, 1938 in Joliet, Rodger Joseph was a son of Toffie and Mary (Cullick) Nahas. He was raised and educated in Braidwood, Illinois and graduated from Reed-Custer High School with the class of 1956. Following graduation, Rodger attended Northern Illinois University and obtained a bachelor’s degree in 1960. He was employed with Electro-Motive in La...

Joan M. Little (nee Valek), age 81, entered eternal life on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 with her loving family by her side Joan is survived by her loving children, Bruce (Barbara), Randall (Charlene), Laurie (Dan) Byrne, and Kimberly (Michael) Stevens; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer Little, Christina (Kent) Arellano, Emily (Matt) Klope, Christopher Byrne, Sarah (Paul) Duquette, Matthew Byrne, Jessica and Cody Winterstein; dearest great-grandchildren, Cadynce, Kent Jr., Caylee and...

Mary Jane Reibel, passed away at her home in Plainfield, IL on September 14, 2020.  She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jim; her sister, JoAnn; her children, Ken, Denise, and John; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Clay and Elizabeth Nichols.  Mary Jane served 33 years as a registered nurse and house supervisor at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She was also a longtime member of the...

Daniel J. Quinlan "Dan" Age 45 of Plainfield, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020, from non-Covid pneumonia at Amita Health Adventist Medical Center in Bolingbrook. Born August 2, 1975 in Hinsdale, Daniel Joseph was a son of James Quinlan and Sharon (Whitson) Quinlan. Dan was a lifelong Illinois resident and was raised in Bolingbrook, IL, where he served as an altar server at St. Francis of Assisi parish, attended Jane Addams Middle School and graduated from...

Silvino Nevarez Age 78 of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines. Silvino is survived by his loving wife Maria Luisa Nevarez; sons: Salvador (Elizabeth) Nevarez and Jose Angel (Tracy) Nevarez; daughters: Blanca (Tony) Carbajal, Myrna (Julio Ramirez) Nevarez, and Analissa Nevarez; grandchildren: Lizzette (Daniel) Pizano, Andres (Karina) Nevarez, JJ Nevarez, Karina Carbajal, Christian Carbajal, Marisol Carbajal, Amber Garcia, Alberto...

Anthony John Muhich “Tony” “Big T” Age 79 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield. Born January 18, 1941 in Joliet, Anthony John was a son of Anthony F. and Helen (Zlogar) Muhich. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the class of 1959. Tony had a work ethic that could go unmatched. He was the proud owner and operator of Artistic...

Marilyn Suzanne Lubek “MiMi” Age 39 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 11, 2020 with her mom by her side. A favorite passage of Mimi’s was: Don’t weep for me, I’m no longer here. I’ve a date with a butterfly to dance in the air. I’ll be singing in the sunshine, wild and free Playing tag with the wind while I’m watching over thee. Mimi is survived by her mother: Sarah Lubeck of Joliet; brothers: Thomas (Marta)...

Mary E. Lesley “Mother Dear” Age 71 of Lockport, Illinois and formerly of Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. Mary leaves behind to mourn, her husband of 53 years, Oliver L. Lesley of Lockport; three sons: Willard Lesley, Wesley Lesley and Myron T. Lesley all of Lockport; one daughter: Myra Lesley of Corinth, Mississippi; thirty five grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren. The family will receive relatives...

George E. Rydman, age 63, resident of Minooka, Illinois, departed this earthly world on September 9, 2020. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred (nee Ostoich) Rydman; and one brother, Dr. Robert Rydman. George leaves behind his sister, Jacquie (Roger) Habenicht; nephews, Estlin (Alexandra DeCicco) and Jack Rydman; nieces, Lynne (Kirk) Haverkamp, Jill (Rick) Glissendorf and Grace Rydman; and holes in the hearts of his many friends. Rydman Reporting Academy was founded in 1980....

Ronald Percy Pilon, age 51, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020 with his family by his side as the result of a tragic accident in Rapid City, South Dakota.  Ron is survived by his loving wife Tracie (nee Taylor) Pilon; children, Nina, Grant, and Abigail Pilon; step-children, Christian (fiance Julia Day), Hannah,  and Connor Terlep; step-granddaughter Georgia Terlep; parents, Ronald and Lynn (nee Waite) Pilon; brother Jason (Angela) Pilon; sisters, Beth (David)...

Sofia Genesis Castillo, 10 years old, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020. Sofia was a warrior, a fighter, she defied all odds; taking into consideration doctors only gave her an estimated life span of two years. She fought long and hard for her life and to continue to give us many wonderful memories. Her journey was not easy after her traumatic injury but never the less, she made the most out of each day. She was full of life and beautiful smiles and did not hesitate to be a loving,...

John J. Saragossa passed away peacefully into eternal life surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Jefferson City TN. John was born in Joliet at his family home to Pablo and Julia (Rodriguez) Zaragoza. He resided in Joliet most of his life. John joined the United States Army in 1953 serving two years before returning to Joliet where he met the love of his life Joan. Together they raised 7 children as well as a few neighborhood children at the family home on...

Lillian A. Papesh (nee Bucciferro), 94, of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020. She is survived by her son, Thomas Papesh; her daughter, Lilli (Robert) Kuzma; a sister, Antonette Brisco; two grandsons, Alexander Kuzma, and Andrew (Drew) Mikuska; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley T. Papesh; her parents, Antonio and Lenora Bucciferro; two sisters, Mary Ellinger and Theresa Talarico; two nieces, Dawn Clark and Mary...

Pearl Rose Zusag-Weiss, age 79, of Lake Wales, FL passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her residence. She was born on March 28, 1941 in Joliet to the late Carl and Henrietta Zusag. She moved to Lake Wales from Terra Haute, Indiana in 2004. Pearl worked in hotel services and was of the Lutheran Faith. She was an avid reader and enjoyed going to the library, gardening, working puzzles, and computer games. She was a Cubs and Hoosier fan. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband of 17...