Joliet, IL Obituaries

Feb 5, 2016

Jesus Alcantar, age 63, at rest on Friday, February 05, 2016 with his loving family by his side after a courageous battle with kidney cancer.

Jesus is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Anita Alcantar; children, Maria G. (Fabian Guzman) Alcantar, Yoni (Lupe) Alcantar, Leticia (Miguel Cervantez) Alcantar; grandchildren, Fabio, Miguel A. and Neymar Guzman,...

Feb 4, 2016

Joseph John Rambow, age 70, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on February 4, 2016.

Born in Chicago, Illinois on December 20, 1945 to the late Meridy and Eileen (nee Boquist) Rambow.

He was raised in Joliet, Illinois and attended Joliet Central High School.

Joe proudly served in the United States Navy...

Feb 2, 2016

John Benedict Cabay passed away in his home on February 2, 2016 in Joliet, IL after a battle with bladder cancer. He was 68.

John was born on August 24, 1947 in Joliet, IL to parents, Ben and Helen Cabay.

He attended high school at Joliet Catholic Academy. Later he joined the family business, Ben...

Jan 31, 2016

Age 98, at rest January 31, 2016 at Joliet Hospice Home.  Born June 20, 1917 in Joliet, IL and a life-long resident.

Preceded in death by her loving husband of 46 years, Raymond Jakovich (2000) and a daughter, Mary Therese, in infancy; her parents Martin and Helen (Stukel) Mutz; seven brothers, Frank, Martin, Joseph (Ann), Max, Edward...

Jan 29, 2016

Margaret Kauzlaric (nee Smolkovich) of Joliet went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday January 29, 2016.

Beloved mother of Robert (Judy) Kauzlaric, Sharon (Dan) Hodgeman, and Sandra (Robert) Steller. Beloved Grandmother of Aaron (Paula) Feit, Christopher Kauzlaric, Kevin Kauzlaric, Jamie (Fiancé Jillian Ryan) Prodehl, Laurie Kauzlaric, Brett (Collin) Steller, Nicole (Fiancé Patrick McNamara) Steller, and...

Jan 19, 2016

Virginia R. Sefcik (nee Soliman), age 87, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side.

Virginia is survived by her loving children, David J. (Linda) Sefcik, Diane R. (Raymond) Slobodnik, Linda R. Cantrell, and Susan R. Grant; cherished grandchildren, Lucas D. Sefcik, Ethan...

Jan 13, 2016

Angeline S. Wierzbinski (nee Faron), age 91, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home.

Angeline was the beloved wife of Chester S. Wierzbinski (1968). She is survived by her children, Ronald (Alice), Philip (Audrey), and Colette Faron Wierzbinski; 8 cherished grandchildren; 18 cherished great grandchildren. Angeline was a...

Jan 13, 2016

Shirley T. Gleason (nee Albright), age 87, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Oswego on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Shirley is survived by her two loving daughters, Laurie and Marion Gleason; sister, Gerry Peterson; grandchildren, Patricia (Dan) Zoie, Zachary Chapman, Jon Ransom, Terri Ransom Irish, Kay Ransom; great-grandchildren,...

Jan 6, 2016

Rose M. Lousher (nee Terlep), age 90, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Rose is survived by her loving son, Robert Lousher; and one brother.

Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lousher; son, Allan Lousher; and five sisters.

Rose was a dedicated and lifelong parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic...

Jan 4, 2016

Shirley R. Max (nee Kapella), age 87 of Crest Hill, IL entered into eternal life on Monday, January 4, 2016.

Shirley is survived by her loving sister, Nancy (the late Raymond) Mutz; loving step-children, Marlene (Roger) Stoick, Ron (Cathie) Max, Jennifer (Lane) Stolle and Janine Max; forever missed by her loving niece and caretaker, Jackie (Joseph) Kararo;...

Jan 4, 2016

William F. Witczak, age 88, at rest on Monday, January 04, 2016 at Loyola University Medical Center.

William is survived by his loving children, Bruce (Vicki) Witczak and Paula (Jeffrey) Simcox; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Alex) Thoele, Elise (Timothy Hall) Simcox, Lauren and Jacqueline Witczak; great-granddaughter, Sadie Elizabeth Hall; sister-in-law, Dorothy Shepich; dear friend and companion, Eleanor McGuire; numerous...

Jan 2, 2016

Bernadine M. Budny (nee Thomas), age 75, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Bernadine is survived by her beloved husband, Philip; loving children, Susan (Terry) Boggs, Steven (Christy) Simpson, Donna (Ricardo) Castellanos, Dan (Erica) Simpson, Matthew Simpson, Carin M. (Kerry Jr.) Richee, Kenneth P. (Ailene) Budny, Bruce (the late...

Jan 2, 2016

Dwight J. Reeb, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2016.

Dwight is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Linda (nee Seitz); loving daughters, Michelle (Mitchell) Hauck, DeAnna (Ronald) Henson, and Christina (Gregory) Torres-Ore; cherished grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Brennan, Ava Olivia, Mason, and Rylee.

Preceded in death by his parents, Charles...

Jan 1, 2016

Norman R. Hall, age 87, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 1, 2016 surround by his beloved and cherished family. He was born on July 19, 1928 in Streator, IL to Mark and Clara (nee Woodward) Hall. He moved to Joliet in 1959. Norman was a corporal and veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Commonwealth Edison...

Jan 1, 2016

Michael A. Roos, age 69, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Sheila (nee Mullins); children, Pamela Hamilton, Patricia Roos, and Gerren Roos; step-children, Jennifer Mullins, Jerry Stackhouse Jr., Jessica McCullum, and Michael McCullum; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Judi Groskopf and Catherine (Norm)...

Dec 30, 2015

Joseph J. Stasko, age 86, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Congetta (nee Catarello); loving daughter, Jean Pellegrini; cherished grandchildren, Mark Pellegrini of Decatur, IL, Nicole (Greg) Murdaugh of Joliet, IL,; dear sister, Ann Ojeda; two Granddog Pals, Rudy...

Dec 29, 2015

Robert B. “Bob” Bailey, age 69, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joanne (nee Jankowski); children, Patrick (Kim) Bailey, Greta (Todd) Erbs, and Rob (Kellie) Bailey; grandchildren Drew, Jack, Will, and Thomas Bailey, Alex, Emily, and Natalie Erbs, Abbey, Alyssa,...

Dec 27, 2015

Josephine M. Krohn (nee Dragovan), age 88, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015.

Josephine is survived by her children, John (Pamela) Krohn of Montgomery, Kimberly (Lawrence) Colwell of Elgin, David (Deborah) Krohn of Durant, Iowa, Holly (Mark) Peterson of Seattle, Washington, Kris (Elizabeth) Krohn of Sugar Grove; grandchildren, Lauren Colwell, Tom Colwell and Matthew Steven; sister-in-law,...

Dec 26, 2015

Margaret M. Sweeney (nee Reno), age 96 at rest on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at her home.

Born on July 16, 1919 in Joliet, IL. Daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Reno. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Joliet and was a parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Raymond.

Preceded in death by her...

Dec 26, 2015

Beatrice “Bea” C. Matuszewski (nee Wruk), age 90, of Goose Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. Bea was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 59 years, George; an infant grandson; father, Frank Wruk...