Janice Ann Spalliero (nee Purdy), age 74, of Joliet, IL, was born on July 19, 1945, and passed away on April 17, 2020. Janice’s smile and laugh were contagious. She made friends easily everywhere she went and people were always welcome at her home. She even wanted her house painted yellow because it represented her inner sunshine and her positivity. She graduated from SS. Cyril & Methodius/St. Bernard Grade School and Joliet Central High School. She was a lifelong member of St....

Sally A. Johnson (nee Leaman), passed peacefully into the arms of her savior on July 8, 2020. Surely her husband, Jerry and many others joined in the celebration undoubtably wearing party hats.  She was 84 and a half. Sally was a country girl and long-time resident of Crest Hill.  She attended St. Ray’s, JT, and graduated from Plainfield H.S. Sally was a life-long learner and out of the box problem solver.  She was immensely creative and happy designing and creating...

Caroline “Carol” J. Kunke Age 95 of Shorewood and formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Born October 21, 1924 in Joliet, Carol was a daughter of John and Josephine (Siotkonske) Wojeicki. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the class of 1942. Following graduation, Carol was engaged to Mr. Walter Kunke, who went on to proudly serve his country...

Dianna Marie Johnson Dianna Marie Johnson, age 69, passed away at her home on July 5th, 2020.  Dianna is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Roger Johnson and her daughter Nicole Underhill.  She is preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Dragovon, and her son Greg Underhill.  Dianna loved to be on the water fishing with her husband and spending time in her garden. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.  Per Dianna’s wishes cremation rites have...

Joseph E. Mostyn Age 93 of Joliet and formerly a long-time resident of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Born March 19, 1927 in Lockport, Joseph was a son of James and Nora (Rooney) Mostyn. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Shirley; children: Kathy (the late Keith) Schacht of Waterville, Iowa, Mike (Diane) Mostyn of Shorewood and Sharon (Charles Keeney) Mostyn of Joliet; grandchildren: Renee Mostyn and Brian (Julie)...

Dorothy L. Mikuska, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2020 at the Joliet Hospice Home after a six year battle with ovarian cancer.  Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Bill Mikuska; loving mother to Maria (Brian) Peck nee Mikuska, and Matthew (Melissa) Mikuska; devoted grandmother to Brandon, Nathan, and Austin Peck, and Miles Mikuska; dearest sister of Betty (Donald) Boaz, Mary Ann (Jim) Alexa, Margie (Arnie) Kublin, and James (Roxanne)...

Jerry L. Johnson Jerry passed quietly in his sleep on June 26, 2020, at home with his devoted wife Sally (Leaman). He was a long-time resident of Crest Hill, helped to establish that community as a municipality and served on its first police force. Jerry retired from Diago in Plainfield where he served as a union steward. As a young man he tried his hand at many jobs of which his favorite was working at Yellowstone National Park. In his retirement years he helped children with their...

Doris Wallace, age 93, of Joliet, passed away at home peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2020 with her family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Joseph J. Wallace, Jr.; three children: Patricia (Jeffrey) Richards, Timothy Wallace and Terrence (Kimberly and son Brandon) Wallace; daughter-in-law: Christine Wallace; four grandchildren: Colleen (Matthew) Hindman and Ryan Wallace, Joseph and John Richards; and three great-grandchildren: Maisy, Penny and Kitty Hindman. She is...

Beatrice Ann Mahalick, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Joliet Township High School. Beatrice was a beloved woman who was devoted to her family and friends. She enjoyed socializing, dancing, playing the nickel slots and lively conversation. To friends and strangers alike, she would say upon departing, “Jesus watch over you.” Therefore, to you mom,...

Georgette P. Ketzenbarger (nee Prud’homme), age 97, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Willow Falls with her loving family by her side. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lt. Col Clifford R. Ketzenbarger; her parents, George and Marie-Therese Prud’homme; and grandson, Mark Wason. Georgette is survived by her children, Danielle (Albert) Wason of Crest Hill and Gary (Kelly) Ketzenbarger of Glenwood Springs, CO; five grandchildren, Christopher (Meg) Wason, Adam (Joanna)...

Barbara Kagay, age 50, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital.  Barbara was survived by her loving husband Ronald Kagay; children, Jakob and Kaitlyn Kagay; siblings, Helen Iacobello, Ronald (Michelle) Schultz; parents Sandra Rae and Richard Schultz; nephews Cyle and Christopher Schultz; niece Sara Iacobello; mother and father-in-law, Corriene (Corky) and Ronald Kagay; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and cousins Barbara was best known for being...

Lottie Loretta Franckowiak (nee Kocanda), age 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 12, 2020.  Lottie is survived by her four daughters, Danette (Joseph) Gotch, Donna (late John) Bolisenga, Dorlan Wendling, and Darice Smith; her daughter-in-law Pam Franckowiak; one brother Robert (Chris) Kocanda; her grandchildren, Tina, Dennis, Dawn, Dione, Dinene, Christina, Joe Jr., Kelly, Johnathan, Jared, James, Jake, and Jordan; her thirteen great-grandchildren;...

Jeanette R. Tucci Age 84 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 11, 2020 with her family by her side. Born June 7, 1936 in Joliet, Jeanette was the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Vershay) Babich. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from St. Francis Academy with the class of 1954. On September 14, 1957, Jeanette married Richard Tucci in St. Joseph Catholic Church. Together, Jeanette and Richard made a home and raised their family. Jeanette worked for the...

John "Terry" McFadden, age 70, of Shorewood, Illinois, died Thursday, June 11th, 2020.  Terry passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Joliet, Terry attended Joliet East High School.  He was a natural athlete and the star pitcher on the school baseball team.  Terry graduated from Illinois State University with a BS in Education. He also earned his MS in Educational Administration from Northern Illinois...

Rev. Fugusta Lee Neal Sr. 74, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away June 7, 2020.  “Shanky” as he was known by his family and friends, was born on August 7, 1945 in Ashdown Arkansas, to the late Alexander Neal, Sr. and Nellie Ann Moore. Shanky grew up in Ashdown as one of 7 children. He attended Little County Training School (LRTC) and graduated in 1963. In 1967, Shanky answered the call to serve his country in Vietnam. He was a member of the elite Army Airbone Rangers (75th...