Joliet, IL Obituaries

Nov 19, 2015

Age 91. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 16, 1924 and a lifelong resident of Joliet.

Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Frances M. (nee Smigelski) Nurczyk.

He was a son of the late Jacob and Frances (nee Malz) Nurczyk.

Joseph...

Nov 19, 2015

Edward O. Bertagnoli, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2015 after a 10 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Edward was born and raised in Joliet and Graduate of Joliet Catholic Academy. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Edward retired from the Ceramic Tile Layers & Finishers Local #21...

Nov 16, 2015

Otto Waibel, age 94, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 16, 2015 with his loving wife and family by his side.

Otto is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Erika Waibel (nee Albrecht).

Otto was born in Germany and came to the United States with his wife, Erika in 1959. They lived...

Nov 15, 2015

Ret. Sergeant John J. Walsh “Jack,” age 84, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 15, 2015 due to complications from a fall.

John is survived by his two loving children, Laura (Jack) Dolehide and Dale (Liz) Walsh; daughter-in-law Cynthia Walsh; his dear grandchildren, Shelly (Rob Jr.) Andreina, Anna Walsh, John, Colleen, Kelly, Erin, Patrick, Brigid, Caitrin,...

Nov 10, 2015

Carol L. Delehanty (née Wisniewski)

Passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Carol is survived by her husband of nearly 34 years, Charles J. Delehanty; as well as by her first husband, Martin Pavelek with whom she had her children. Carol is also survived by her daughters, Christine...

Nov 8, 2015

Justine M. Kastelec, age 91, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 8, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Justine is survived by her three nephews, James Malone Jr., Patrick Malone, and Robert Malone; two nieces, Debra Wall (nee Kastelec) and Denise Mores (nee Kastelec); as well as several great nieces, great nephews, and cousins....

Nov 6, 2015

Jewell L. Fosdick (nee Button), age 81, at rest on Friday, November 06, 2015.

Jewell is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Robert Fosdick; loving daughter, Kimberly (Thomas) Karas; cherished grandchildren, Kevin and Kyle Karas; sister, Joan (the late Marvin “Red”) Olson; nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Preceded in death by her parents,...

Nov 2, 2015

Cesar Enrique Acuña Lecca, age 66, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 2, 2015 with his loving family by his side.

Cesar is survived by his loving children, Giancarlo (Rebecca), Cesar F. (Lisa), Alejandro (Tosha Bailey), and Jessica (fiancé Michael Meilleur) Acuña; cherished grandchildren, Desiree, Ariana, Miya, Luis, Leigha, and John Thomas; mother of his children,...

Oct 31, 2015

Marlene Mary Ancel (nee Smith), age 82, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 31, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.

Marlene is survived by her loving children, Karen (Patrick) Briscoe, Randy (Gabriella) Ancel, Nancy Ancel Mitok, and John (Jodi) Ancel; cherished grandchildren, Michael (Michele) Briscoe, Jeff (Lizzy) Ancel, Christine (Neil) Hodge, Kelley (Chuck) Hill, Jamie Eskridge,...

Oct 31, 2015

Robert J. Picha, age 73, passed suddenly on Saturday, October 31, 2015.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary (nee Sexton); loving daughters, Margaret (John) Hanson, Susan (John) Bailey, and Kathryn (Robert) Legler; cherished grandchildren, Andrea Hanson, Joseph Bailey, Veronika Legler, and Karoline Legler; dear brother, Donald (Marjorie) Picha; dear sister-in-law, Janice (the...

Oct 27, 2015

Esperanza Aguirre (nee Pantoja), age 62, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Esperanza is survived by her loving children, Alejandro (Norma), Maria, Roberto (Yaneth), Everardo (Lupe), Esperanza (David) Lopez, Lupe (Amy), Sandra (Jesus); loving parents, Pedro and Valeria (nee Guzman) Pantoja; 19 cherished grandchildren; six cherished great-grandchildren;...

Oct 26, 2015

Thomas R. Landvogt, born February 25, 1931, at rest on Monday, October 26, 2015 with his loving family by his side.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jeanette (nee Bricknell); children, Janet R. (Thomas) Usellis, Thomas F. (Lisa) Landvogt and Rita M. (Jeff) Duckworth; grandchildren, Jennifer (Devon) MacKay, David (Caitlyn) McEllis and Daniel ...

Oct 24, 2015

Guy R. Morgan, age 61, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, October 24, 2015 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Guy is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Diane (nee Devea); daughter, Laura (Mike Murphy) Morgan; father, James P. (the late Joyce) Morgan; siblings, Erlene (the late Jack) Saieg, Jim...

Oct 21, 2015

Mildred S. Clark (nee Anderson) age 94, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Mildred is survived by her loving children, Ronald (Darlene) Clark, Judy (Larry) Wesensten, and Randy (Robyn) Clark; cherished grandchildren, Cindy Clark, Dawn Rich, Sara Arias, Brandi Wesensten, and Acey Clark; cherished great-grandchildren, Ryan, Aubrey, Alyssa, Alicia,...

Oct 20, 2015

Frances Nell Cletcher (nee Owen) age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 with her loving family by her side. Frances is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, James Cletcher; daughters, Terri (Richard) Maly and Cindy (Michael) Maver; grandchildren, Michael (Renee) Maly, Steven, Kathryn and Lauren (fiancAC. Michael Blatti) Maver; great-grandchildren, Trevor and Cody Maly;...

Oct 19, 2015

Rita L. Hibler (nee Nitz), age 97, peacefully at rest on Monday, October 19, 2015. Rita is survived by her three sons, Arnold (Joan), Kenneth (Sherry), and Jeffrey (Ivy) Hibler; three grandchildren, Ken (Leann) Hibler, Michelle (Bob) Jankowski, and Brian (Tanya) Hibler; five great grandchildren, Devinn, Jake, and Max Jankowski and Kaylee and Kendall Hibler; as well as step...

Oct 19, 2015

Lisa Eve Gallegos, age 54, passed away suddenly in her home, on Monday, October 19, 2015. Lisa was born on November 1, 1960 in Joliet to William and Aurora (nee Lopez) Gallegos. Lisa attended Joliet East High School and was a lifelong resident of Joliet. She worked as a waitress and loved striking up conversations with customers. Lisa volunteered...

Oct 18, 2015

Rose A. Jennings (nee Cindrich), age 93, at rest on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Rose is survived by her son, Dennis (Nancy) Jennings; Granddaughter, Amy (Todd) Jendro, Scott (Rachel) Jennings; Greatgrandchildren, Morgan and Jordan Jendro and Kailyn Jennings; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lloyd Jennings; parents, John and Ann Cindrich; brothers, Edward...

Oct 10, 2015

William J. Offerman "Bill," age 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2015 with his loving family close by his side. William is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jeanne (nee Passas) Offerman; daughter, Sandra J. (Robert) Betzwiser; three sons, Ronald J. (Linda), Peter W. (Dodie) and Scott E. (Lorraine) Offerman; 10 grandchildren, Cory Ellis, Stephanie...

Oct 10, 2015

JOYCE A. (JURICIC) KOPTA KORST Born on February 10, 1933 in Joliet, IL, the daughter of the late Martin and Anna (Buchar) Juricic. Joyce entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 10, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Surviving is her sister, Jean (late Gerald "Jerry") Herbst of Joliet, IL, nephew Rev. Robert Herbst, OFM, Conv. of Oakland, CA,...