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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Roseanne Angelovich
Jun 10, 2025
Roseanne Angelovich, age 83, at rest on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 with her loving family by her side.
Roseanne is survived by her loving son, John (Ann Marie Czerwinski) Angelovich; siblings, Steve (the late Delores) Malinovich, Millie (the late Michael) O'Leary and Nick (Helen) Malinovich; nieces, Annette and Nadine (Josh Potts) O’Leary; as well as numerous cousins; and lifelong best friend,...
Maria L. "Lilia" Burkeen
Jun 13, 2025
Maria L." Lilia" Burkeen, age 78, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Maria will be lovingly remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the deep devotion she had for her family and friends. Her presence brought joy and comfort to all who knew her, and her legacy of love and strength will live...
Dorothy Z. Albert
Jun 8, 2025
Dorothy Z. Albert, born on June 9, 1929, in Calumet City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2025, at Silver Cross Hospital, one day before her 96th birthday.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Walerowicz and Frances Walerowicz (née Kolodziejski).
Dorothy was preceded in death by her first husband, George P. Zager, her second husband, Stephen J. Albert,...
Beverly J. Wetherbee
Jun 6, 2025
Beverly Jean Wetherbee, age 75, and Norman John Wetherbee, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2025.
Beverly was born in Joliet, IL on November 23, 1949 to her parents Steven Lakotich and Angela Lakotich (née Kapella). Bev was a graduate of Providence High School as a member of the Class of 1967. She was an accomplished accountant for Rux...
Norman J. Wetherbee
Jun 6, 2025
Beverly Jean Wetherbee, age 75, and Norman John Wetherbee, age 67, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2025.
Beverly was born in Joliet, IL on November 23, 1949 to her parents Steven Lakotich and Angela Lakotich (née Kapella). Bev was a graduate of Providence High School as a member of the Class of 1967. She was an accomplished accountant for Rux...
Lynn Sheard
Jun 5, 2025
Lynn Marie Sheard of Joliet, age 53, left this world far too soon at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL on June 5, 2025. Lynn was born in Joliet, IL on April 11, 1972 to her parents Robert J. Seguin Jr. and Sharon Seguin (née Gunderson).
Lynn was born and raised in Joliet. She worked at Harrah’s Casino for almost thirty...
Thomas Paul Piskur
Jun 4, 2025
Thomas "Tom" Paul Piskur, age 83, of Joliet IL, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice.
His memory lives on by his son and daughter-in-law, Greg Piskur and Teresa Alvarado-Piskur; his 3 grandchildren, Gregory Jr, Anna, and Tyler Piskur; his sisters, Judy Pomatto and Mary Ellen Head; his sister-in-law, Joan Piskur; nieces and nephews, Clara Witte, Keith Piskur, Jason and Lara Pomatto;...
Elizabeth Babich
Jun 4, 2025
Elizabeth J. Babich (née Moholick), age 93, passed away on June 4, 2025. She was born in Joliet, IL to her father Frank Moholick and mother Albina Moholick (née Jozwick) on February 12, 1932.
Elizabeth cared for her family at every opportunity. She loved to cook and bake, with her children having a special appreciation for her spaghetti and her Kluskies....
Lester J. Cheney
Jun 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Lester John Cheney
February 12, 1957 – June 4, 2025
Lester John Cheney, age 68, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2025, surrounded by the enduring love of his family.
Born and raised in Joliet, Les was a proud graduate of Joliet East High School’s Class of 1975. He remained deeply rooted in the community he loved,...
John R. Depratt
Jun 1, 2025
John R. Depratt, age 70 of Crest Hill, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born August 14, 1954, a lifetime resident of Joliet, where he met the love of his life, Sandra Davis.
John is survived by his beloved wife Sandra Depratt (nee Davis), son Tony (Maggie) Depratt of Plainfield, IL and daughter Sarah (Hans)...
Maxine C. Bertucci
May 29, 2025
Maxine C. (Koren) Bertucci, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Born on April 30, 1938 in Joliet, Illinois, Maxine was the daughter of the late Joseph "Jeff" and Louise (Pilz) Koren. Maxine was married to the love of her life, Robert "Slugger" Jay Bertucci for 50 years until his passing in 2012.
Maxine...
Louis J. Lakota Jr.
May 28, 2025
Louis J. Lakota, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Lou is survived by his children, Louis J. (Kristine) Lakota III, Maureen (the late Bill) Krok, Michael (Jill) Lakota, Anton (Jody) Lakota, Timothy (Denise Duncan) Lakota; grandchildren, Ryan, Brady (Kassandra) Lakota, Allyson, Joshua, Matthew (Anna), and Alex Lakota, Megan Krok, Morgan and Brennan Lakota; great-grandchildren, Brynleigh Finnen,...
Eduardo Reynoso Gonzalez
May 25, 2025
Eduardo Reynoso Gonzalez, age 46, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois
A visitation to honor Eduardo's life will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Tezak Funeral Home, located at 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St....
Rita E. Maksimik
May 24, 2025
Rita E. Maksimik (Jaeger) of Plainfield, Illinois, formerly of Calumet City, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana, age 90, passed away on May 24th, 2025 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. Rita was born in Chicago, IL on June 8, 1934 to her father Joseph Jaeger and mother Cecilia Jaeger (nee Schiesser).
Rita was born in Chicago, and was raised in...
Santiago Villalobos Alvarez
May 22, 2025
Santiago Villalobos Alvarez, age 19, who left us far too soon on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois.
Born on November 8, 2005, Santiago brought light, laughter, and love to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His kind heart, vibrant spirit, and warm smile left a lasting impression on the many lives he touched. Santiago will be deeply...
Patricia Ann Wucker
May 22, 2025
Patricia Ann Wucker (nee Biskus) was born on the 4th of July , 1934 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and was called home by God on May 22, 2025.
Being a beloved wife to Allen , awesome mother to Mary Kaye (Bobby) Seaton Robert Wucker and Eileen (Chris)Martin, cherished Grandma to Nick , Alex, Zack , Jordan , Kendall , Kate and Steven...
Genevieve Marie Ostoich
May 21, 2025
Genevieve Marie (née D’Orazio) Ostoich, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, entered eternity on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was the life of every party, hostess extraordinaire, devoted friend, and dearly adored “Nonnie” to all who knew her.
Born in Joliet on January 14, 1928, to Vincent and Anita (née Fiori) D’Orazio, Genevieve graduated from Joliet Township High...
Abel C. Luna
May 21, 2025
Abel Cintora Luna, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Residing in Moroleón, Guanajuato, Mexico, Abel later made his home in Joliet, Illinois, to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
Abel was a hardworking man who continued working into his 80s, helping his son and grandsons with sprinkler system installations and supporting their irrigation business....
Lillian D. Wagner
May 18, 2025
Lillian D. Wagner, of Lockport, IL, departed from this life on May 18, 2025. Lillian was 98 years old. She was born on December 6, 1926, to her parents Philip Bebar and Frances Bebar (nee Lakota) of Joliet, Il.
Lillian was a graduate of St. Mary Nativity Grade School before attending St. Francis Academy in Joliet. She was a member of...
Marino Malabrigo
May 17, 2025
A celebration of Marino's life will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 with a visitation at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Words of remembrance will be held in the funeral home chapel at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. until prayers in the funeral...
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