Roberta “Bert” M. Kapinus (Brocker), 86, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. Roberta was born on September 4, 1936 in Joliet, IL.  She retired from Joliet School District 86 after many years of service. Roberta enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin and playing cards with her friends. Every Christmas, she spent hours in the kitchen making potica.  Her grandchildren and great grandchild brought her more joy than anything else. She loved sewing Halloween...

William Robert Telfer, Jr. “Bill” Age 72 of Elwood and formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet with his family by his side. Bill lived a life of many accomplishments. He was an actor, a teacher, and a bookseller, but mainly a free-lance writer who once wrote for the Herald News and has published two books. He loved his family and friends, old movies, books, music, and yearly vacations to Door County. Bill...

Ronald A. Bevil II, 49, of Plainfield, Illinois, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2022.  Ron was born on October 5, 1972, to Ronald and Sherry Bevil (nee Budrick). The oldest of four children, Ron was affectionately known as Ronnie by his family.  Ron loved animals his entire life, catching them in the wild as a child, and breeding various animals as an adult.  He loved Pink Floyd, and especially loved the album and movie: Pink Floyd The Wall.  He had a love for...

On September 5, 2022 the Lord called one of his angels home. Tremarion Vincent Williams was born on November 9, 2005 in Joliet to Shannon Dickson and Thurmond Williams. Tremarion attended Menta-Academy CCH and was an exceptional athlete, especially in basketball. He also loved going fishing and spending time at the recreational center and having fun with his friends. Tre was an outgoing, loving and caring young man who carried a smile that could light up the darkest room. He will be deeply...

Donna Rae (Gardner) Gabriel,72, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 unexpectedly with her loving family by her side. Donna was a graduate of Lexington High School class of 1968 and then attended Illinois Central College in 1972 obtaining her associate degree in physical therapy assistant. She worked for U.C.P. school as well as Hillmen Pediatrics. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities as well as working in her flower garden and going places with her daughter. .She...

  Virginia Marie Susner (nee Krall), age 93, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. Born in 1929 to the late John and Mary Krall (nee Olech) in Joliet. A lifelong devout Catholic and 1947 graduate of Providence Catholic High School. Her desire to attend Providence was so great that she applied at age 13 for a job at Trackman’s Pharmacy and used her earnings to pay for tuition. At age 16, she found summer employment at a law firm in Chicago...

Kathy Gregory Age 72 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet with her family by her side. Born December 11, 1949 in Joliet, Kathy was the daughter of Hershel and Barbara (Long) Gray. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High School with the class of 1967. Kathy worked as a bartender for Earl’s Restaurant for a number of years and then Al’s Steak House for the past 25 years. She was an...

Virginia R. Huddlestun, 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Virginia enjoyed watching her soaps, traveling, bird watching, baby sitting, sewing and especially loved her Randy Travis music Preceded in death by her: husband Ben Huddlestun; one son: James Daniel Huddlestun; her sibilings: Rex Hinkle, Dean Hinkle, Leila Gibson, Ruth Newlin, Nolan Hinkle and Lorene King Left to cherish her memory are her; children,...

Joseph (Joe) Michael Sallese, age 84, born into eternal life on Monday, August 29, 2022.  He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a five-year battle with cancer.  Joe was born in Joliet to immigrant parents, Michele and Bianca Sallese from Caramanico, Italy.  He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of sixty-four years, Ann Marie (Jacksetich); his loving children, Greg (Cheryl), Kevin (Liz), Sister Mary Elizabeth, O.P., Michelle (Brad)...

Richard B Walkey, 78, Vietnam War Veteran and longtime resident of Crest Hill, IL passed away Saturday August 20th, 2022. “Walkey” as he was known to many, was born January 8, 1944 to the late George & Lenore Walkey. Walkey, a proud American served in the United States Marine Corp., and was honorably discharged in 1972. It’s no secret that war is hell. To know and love Walkey was to understand and support the psychological wounds that were a result of...

Gregory Michael Caretto, age 58, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease at Lightways Hospice Care Center in Joliet with his mother by his side. Born on August 10, 1964, in Joliet, Illinois.  Greg attended Troy Schools and Joliet West High School. He was an avid musician with incredible talent for playing the drums and guitar. His favorite band was The Beatles and he enjoyed going to concerts with his family....

Gerald McDermott Neff, 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 with his loving family by his side.   Gerald worked at Union Linen as well as working as a City of Joliet municipal worker street foreman for 25 years. He was also President of the Local 440 union for six years as well as working for 25 years part time at Rendels as a tow truck operator. Gerald proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the American Legion Post...

Benedict J. “Ben” Tekel, 92, of Joliet passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and entered Heaven’s gates on August 11, 2022.   Born in Joliet, Illinois on February 15, 1930, Ben attended St. Cyril & Methodist School and Joliet Catholic High School. Ben served for the United States Army in the Korean War and earned the Korean Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars and the United Nations Service Medal.  Ben worked and later retired from the E...

Dennis James Doty Age 57 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in the comfort of his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family. Born September 15, 1964 in Chicago, Dennis was a son of Billy and Mildred (nee’ Kohout) Doty. He was raised in the Chicagoland area and graduated from Joliet West High School with the class of 1982. Following graduation, Dennis went on to proudly serve in the United States Army earning rank of E4. After his time in the...

John Michael Dolosic, age 75, at rest on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Lightways Hospice Home after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer. John is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Kathleen (nee Thomas); beloved children, Stephanie Pardy, James (Megan) Dolosic and Daniel Dolosic; five grandchildren, Ashley, Patrick, Grace, Logan and Clark; sister, Janice Conway; brother, Lawrence (Therese) Dolosic; several in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents,...