Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Carol Mae Widlowski
Jul 24, 2025
We mourn the loss of Carol Mae Widlowski, a loving wife, mother and grandmother, who died peacefully July 24, 2025. She was a lifelong resident of Joliet and member of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church. Carol was 88.
For 65 years she was the loving wife of Carl Widlowski, who survives her. They met at ComEd when they both worked there....
Hannelore U. Rubien
Jul 13, 2025
Hannelore Ursula Rubien (née Krause), age 82, passed away at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet, IL on July 13, 2025. She was born to her father Hans Krause and mother Emma (née Konig) Krause in Germany on December 15, 1942.
Hannelore was a loving wife and mother to four children. She worked as a Medical Secretary and Billing...
Lynn M. Price
Jul 12, 2025
Lynn M Price (1963-2025)
Lynn M Price, 61, of Crest Hill, IL died peacefully at home on July 12th, 2025 with her wife by her side.
Lynn was born in Joliet in 1963 to Bernadine and George NR Price. When she was just five years old, she read all of “War and Peace.” This was just the beginning of a thirst for...
Doris J. Ferlin
Jul 19, 2025
Doris J. Ferlin (née Vidican) of Joliet, age 92, passed away on July 19, 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL. She was born to her father John Vidican and mother Teresa (née Gosack) Vidican in Joliet, IL on September 8, 1932.
Doris was a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL and a proud parishioner of Queen of Apostles Catholic...
Joseph J. Drabick
Jul 15, 2025
Joseph J. Drabick of Joliet, age 94, closed his eyes for the final time on July 15, 2025. He was born to his parents Joseph and Margaret (née Barber) Drabick in Wyoming, PA on February 6, 1931.
Joseph attended St. Cyril school, was a Korean War Veteran who served in the U.S. Army from March of 1953 until September of 1954...
Phyllis T. Binzen
Jul 14, 2025
Phyllis T. Binzen (née Wruk), age 89, at rest on Monday July 14, 2025 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County.
Phyllis is survived by her beloved daughter Pamela Simpson; dearest grandchildren Dominick (Michelle) Chellino III and Brieanna (Phil Moy) Chellino; six great-grandchildren Dominick IV, Luca, Lincoln, Philip, Jordan and Dillon; her special niece Patricia Walker and several other nieces...
James A. Ebersohl
Jul 14, 2025
We celebrate the well-lived life of James "Ebs" Ebersohl Sr., 67, beloved husband, father, papa, friend, and man of faith who passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.
Born to Sharon and George Ebersohl on August 28, 1957, Jim came roaring into the world, ready to embrace and live life to the fullest. As a young man, he could be found...
Philip A. Danca
Jul 14, 2025
Philip A. Danca, age 89 of Plainfield, IL formerly of Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 14, 2025, at his home in Plainfield, IL. He was born June 2, 1936, in Chicago, IL to his loving late parents, Ignazio and Sebastiana Danca.
He was the loving husband of Celena Danca (née Hurr) for sixty-three years. Beloved...
Dolores A. Przybyl
Jul 11, 2025
Dolores Arlene Przybyl, 89, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025. She was born January 4, 1936, in Chicago, IL, a daughter of the late Ross and Betty McReaken.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, Lawrence Stanley Przybyl, and her son, James Lawrence Przybyl.
Dolores was a member of the Catholic Church, a part-time Call Center Customer Service...
Joanne Lynn Tucci
Jul 11, 2025
Joanne Lynn Tucci, age 73, of Channahon, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 11, 2025, surrounded by family.
Joanne dedicated many years of service to the Channahon Park District, where she worked as the Business Office Manager until her retirement. Her professionalism, warmth, and attention to detail left a lasting impression on her colleagues and community.
She was preceded in death...
Gregory E. Horn
Jul 11, 2025
Gregory Horn, aged 63 of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully in his home on July 11, 2025. Born September 28, 1961, in Logan, WV. He is preceded in death by his father, Harrison Horn, mother, Joan Radakovits and brother Mark Horn (husband of Diane Horn).
He was a loving husband to Pamela (Aberly) Horn. Beloved father to Crystal Thomas, Erin Horn...
Barbara Ann Kenney
Jul 9, 2025
Barbara Ann Kenney, age 76, daughter of the late Raymond and Helen Kenney. Barbara is survived by brothers James (Cynthia M.), Robert, William (Cynthia A.), sister Laurie (Neal) Florence and brother-in-law Sydney Bick. She was proceeded in death by her sister and brother-in-law Judith and Robert Devereaux and sister Nancy Bick.
Barbara was a graduate of St. Bernard Catholic School, 1963...
Gerald E. Ross
Jul 8, 2025
Gerald E. Ross, age 68, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at Edward Hines VA Hospital in Maywood, IL. He was born on October 6, 1956, in New Albany, IN, to Stephen Ross and Maxine Ross (née Parsons).
Affectionately known as “Papa” to his grandchildren and great-grandchild, “Uncs” to his nieces and nephews, and simply...
Frank J. Bianchetta
Jul 2, 2025
Frank J. Bianchetta of Plainfield, age 77, was called home to the Lord unexpectedly in Naperville, IL on July 2, 2025. He was born to his parents Ernest Bianchetta and Lenora Bianchetta (née Persich) on February 13, 1948, in Joliet, IL.
Frank was born and raised in Joliet, IL. He graduated from Joliet East High School as a member of the...
Jonas Astrauskas
Jul 2, 2025
Jonas Astrauskas, 73, of Orland Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025, with his beloved wife and family by his side. His journey on earth was marked by love, compassion, and unwavering faith in God. We ask that you remember him not for the way his life ended but for the way it was lived and...
James A Blackburn Jr
Jun 28, 2025
James A. Blackburn, Jr., age 69, entered into eternal rest Saturday, June 28, 2025—the same date his father James A. Blackburn, Sr., passed away in 2002. Born on January 27, 1956, in Joliet, Jim died peacefully at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, surrounded by his loving family. Jim had been diagnosed with colon cancer in 2024.
Jim is survived and loved by...
Daniel "Dan" P. Prieboy
Jun 27, 2025
It is with immense sadness that we announce the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Daniel (Dan) Prieboy on Friday, June 27th, 2025.
Dan is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Rebecca (Jovanovich) Prieboy, with whom he fell in love at just 14 years old. Their bond grew into a beautiful marriage and remained a steady foundation through the life they...
Eunice A. Ward
Jun 27, 2025
Eunice A Ward, 94, of Joliet passed away peacefully Friday, June 27, 2025, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. She was born August 18,1930.
Eunice was the youngest child born to Edward and Theresa (nee Aschenbrenner) Ward. She was also the last surviving sibling of eight children.
Eunice attended Washington School, Sacred Heart Catholic School and graduated from Joliet Township High School Class...
Lori L. Cherven
Jun 24, 2025
Lori L. Cherven (née Zazzetti), age 56 of Oswego, passed away unexpectedly in her home on June 24, 2025. She was born to her father Valentino “Deno” Zazzetti and her mother Donna Zazzetti (née Griese) in Joliet, IL on February 14, 1969.
Lori was born and raised in Joliet, graduating as a member of the Class of 1987 from Joliet West...
Harold "Bud" Spreitzer
Jun 20, 2025
Harold “Bud” Spreitzer, age 82, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his own home while surrounded by his loving family on June 20, 2025. He was born to his father Harold Spreitzer and his mother Mary Ann Spreitzer (née Matay) in Joliet, IL on March 27, 1943.
Bud was a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL, educated at St. Raymond’s Catholic...
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