Keochanpheng "Teo" Keoborakot, age 51 of Minooka, IL passed away on the morning of Sunday May 15th, 2022.  Keochanpheng loved spending time with family and always put others before herself. She was a mother to everybody - if you were hungry she would feed you, if you needed to be comforted she'd hug you, and if you needed to talk she would listen. She loved flowers, cooking, and spending quality time with loved ones. She is survived by her husband: Phaymany;...

Phattana Vongsaoudom “Ott” Age 56 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Ott dedicated over 21 years as a machine operator with Coilplus, Inc. in Plainfield. He was a skilled handyman and an accomplished musician. Ott played the keyboard in his band “007” and just loved music. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time with friends and cherished his time with his family. Ott carried a special...

Dawn R. Craig (Webber) Age 57 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Born November 3, 1964 in Lincoln, Nebraska, Dawn was the daughter of John and Barbara (Sears) Webber. Dawn’s pride and joy was her family. She adored being a wife, mother and grandmother. Dawn will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband of 35 years: Daniel Craig; children: Ashley (Jonathan) McKeon, Andrew (Rachel)...

Louis J. Verchimak, “Lou”, was born November 2, 1937 to parents: Andrew and Emma (Marko) Verchimak in Joliet and passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his home in New Lenox with his family by his side. Lou grew up on the Northeast side of town near the old penitentiary. It was at Heggie Field where Lou and his friends developed their athletic skills playing ball. Some of those friends from childhood still meet monthly for breakfast. Lou was baptized, confirmed and...

Raymond Edward Horvat, age 83, passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Gladys (nee Hughes); children, Jason Horvat, Michelle (Luis) Magana and Rachel (Rob) Brighton; grandchildren, Casey Cox, Keegan Reilly, Nick and Joseph Magana, Richard, Maxwell, Luke and Jake Brighton; siblings, Robert Horvat and Maryann (Joseph) Pluth; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Kobe)...

It is with great sadness that the Reyes family announce the peaceful passing of Reina Reyes on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Reina was born on September 7, 1950, in Villa Juarez, San Luis Potosi, Mexico. A loving wife, mother and grandmother.  Reina was a woman of great faith and was always content surrounded by her loved ones and will be truly missed by all those who knew her. Reina is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Leopoldo Reyes; four children, Maribel (Ruben) Ruiz, Lorena...

Lucy A. McDonald (nee Vallera), age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2022. Lucy is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Jack McDonald; three children, Kelly (Jim) Walker, Chris McDonald, Jackie (Tom) Tezak; grandchildren, Brandon Walker and Jill Tezak; great-granddaughter, Madilynn Tezak; sister-in-law, Frieda Vallera; numerous nieces and nephews.   Preceded in death by her parents, Cesideo and Nancy (nee Petrella) Vallera; grandson, Scott Tezak (2011);...

Michael A. Verchimak Age 56 of Lincoln, Illinois and formerly of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 23, 2022. Born June 9, 1965 in Chicago, Michael Andrew was a son of Louis J. and Sharlene (Freund) Verchimak. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the class of 1983. While at Joliet Catholic High School, Michael won the Religion Award and received a scholarship to play basketball for Augustana College in Rock Island....

Theodore W. Ziegler, age 69 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. Born April 27, 1952 in Joliet, Ted was the son of William and Evelyn (Baade) Ziegler. He was raised and educated in New Lenox and graduated from Lincoln Way High School with the class of 1970. Ted went onto earn an Associate of Arts Degree from Joliet Junior College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Northern Illinois University. He worked in the banking and...

Carl Andrew Sowa, age 87, of Shorewood, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022. Survived by his loving wife, Bonita Bortoli Sowa; daughters, Annelise Rakoczy-Sowa and Roxanne Hatting; grandchild, Quentin Sowa; step-daughters, Debra (Eugene) Harper, Cindy Smuda, Holly (Terrance) Peeples, and Tina Robanske; step-grandchildren, Devyn and Emily Robanske and Julia Walaszek; nieces, Mari-Ellen Robinson, Leanne (Thomas) Peterson, Lisa (Charles) Howell and Sandra (Scott) Malone. Preceded in death...

It is with great sadness that the Shetina family announce the peaceful passing of Joe Shetina, Monday, April 18, 2022 at his home in Joliet, Illinois. Joe was born Joseph Robert Shetina on October 29, 1937 in Rockdale, Illinois and was a son of Edward and Jennie (Troha) Shetina. Joe was a graduate with the class of 1955 from Joliet Township High School and later attended Lewis College and Northern Illinois University. He was a well-known real estate appraiser, but perhaps best known as...

Michael C. Briese, age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Mike was born May 13, 1951 in Joliet.  He attended St. Peter’s Lutheran school and graduated from Joliet Central High School.  He worked several jobs until he became disabled with Muscular Dystrophy.  He was a champion dart player and huge baseball fan.  Mike frequently attended the Joliet Jackhammers and Joliet Slammers games and was even the Jackhammer’s mascot at one time. Mike...

Walter J. Baran, age 85, Army Veteran, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle entered eternal rest on Friday April 15, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents John and Katherine Baran, sisters Wanda Baran and Josephine (Raymond) Popek, brother Edwin Baran, niece Pat (Ron) Iverson and three siblings in infancy, Katherine, Frank, and Stanley. Left to cherish his memory is his daughter Melissa (Robert) Horvat , granddaughter Katherine Horvat, sister Theresa (Darcey)...

Tara Lynn Shiffer, age 47, of Joliet, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at a nursing facility in Burnham, IL. Born in Kankakee, May 6, 1974, she was a resident of Joliet from age 3. She attended Reedwood Elementary and Joliet Central High School graduating in 1992. Tara helped in the kitchen of her parents’ local business during her high school years. She attended Joliet Junior College and received her CNA License. She worked in another local business as an...

Donato Cruz Lopez, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Donato Survived by his love of his life of 67 years, Hope Perez Lopez; 6 children, Hugo (Teresa) Lopez, Robert Lopez, George Lopez (Dolores), Michael Lopez, Michelle (Enrique Cabanas) and David (Michelle) Lopez; brothers, Frutoso, Francisco, Alfredo, Gil; and sister, Juanita; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and...