Joliet, IL Obituaries

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,...

Oct 9, 2015

Kenneth I. Smith, age 93, entered eternal life on Friday, October 9, 2015. Kenneth is survived by his loving nieces, Sue (Al) Forst, Donna (Ted) Niedert, Vicki (Robert) Carlson, Mercia (Ron) Vironda, Sharon (the late Tom) Grimes; as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Frances (nee Staska) Smith; sisters, Marion Koerner...

Oct 8, 2015

Jerome G. Kabat, age 91, entered eternal life on Thursday, October 8, 2015 with his loving wife by his side. Jerome is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Vern; loving children, Marilyn (Tom) Palmer, Rick (Brenda), and Bill (Mary Ann) Kabat; 10 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jerome received many medals...

Oct 7, 2015

Mary Jean Califello "Gina" (nee Palleschi), age 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, October 7, 2015. Mary is survived by her loving son and caregiver, Gary Califello and loving daughter, Lynda Berrey; grandchildren, Cheryl Frank and Christopher Berrey; great-grandchildren, Aidan Frank and Garrett Berrey; sister, Julie (the late Joseph) Lorenc; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in...

Oct 6, 2015

Raymond F. Matesevac “Papa,” age 67, at rest on Tuesday, October 06, 2015 with his loving family by his side.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Nancy (nee Pavlich); children, Tammy (Jeff) Cortese, Susan Matesevac; grandchildren, Jeffrey and Kaitlyn Cortese; siblings, Nick (Dottie) Matesevac, Ron (Marion) Matesevac, and Jean (the late Lenny) Zonarich;...

Oct 4, 2015

Richard J. "Rick" Albert, Jr. age 57, entered eternal life on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Richard is survived by his loving daughter, Stephanie (Joseph) Stevens; cherished grandsons, Austin, Dylan, Dustin, and Aidyn Stevens; dear brother, Kenneth (Karen) Albert; dear sister, Donna (Jeff) Blazekovich; loving nieces and nephews, Stacy, Jeffrey, Michael, Dennis, Craig, Kelly, Tim, and Aimee; former wife and...

Oct 1, 2015

Patricia E. Dowling (nee Stapay), age 51, entered into eternal life on October 1, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia is survived by two loving sons, Robert, and Joseph Dowling; two loving step-sons, Jason (Elizabeth) and Jordan (Pamela) Dowling; one loving step-daughter, Ryann Dowling; dear brothers, Timothy and Mark Stapay; loving niece, Caroline Wolf; cherished step-grandchildren,...

Sep 26, 2015

Ross C. Grskovic, age 19, suddenly on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Survived by his loving parents, Gary Grskovic and Kimberly Highbaugh; twin brother and best friend, Casey Grskovic; Grandmother, Evelyn (the late Edward) Grskovic; aunts, Nancy Waesco, Gwen (John) Dow and Gale (Rick) McTee; uncles, Mark (Patricia) Hanson and Charles Hanson; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in...

Sep 25, 2015

Mary Catherine "Mary Kay" Schmitt (nee Smolich), age 66, entered eternal life on Friday, September 25, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mary Kay is the loving mother of Nancy (Scott) Lewandowski, Laura (Dan Rush) Schmitt-Mau, and Cathy (Brad) Blankenship; dearest grandmother of Abby, Blake, and Cara Lewandowski, Dylan and Leila Mau, William and Daniel Blankenship; cherished sister of...

Sep 25, 2015

Kyle L. Koetz, age 44, at rest on Friday, September 25, 2015 surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Kyle is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Jennifer (nee Luce); loving children, Zachary (Rebecca) and Jonathon Koetz; loving brothers, Scott (Penny) and Treven (Betsy); loving father-in-law and mother-in-law, Ron and Mary Lynn (nee Hercegovics) Wilkinson;...

Sep 23, 2015

Betty Jane Smith (nee Seitz), age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Betty is survived by her children, Denise (Bruce) Winterbottom, Lisa Ibarra, Ryan Smith, Darin Smith and Ashley (Carson) Pond; grandchildren, Stephanie (Wayne) Schafroth, Chyan Winterbottom, Janie Ibarra, Shane Winterbottom, Malanie Daugherty...

Sep 21, 2015

A Celebration of Maria's life will begin on Saturday, 26, 2015 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving in procession to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, (205 E. Jackson St, Joliet), for a Mass of Christian Burial at at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Elmhurst Cemetery in Joliet. Visitation will be...

Sep 20, 2015

Robert “Gus” Gaston, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, September 20, 2015 after a courageous yearlong battle with cancer. Robert is survived by his life partner, Patricia Hoffman; former wife, Bonnie Gaston; children, Robert A. (Kerrie) Gaston, Sandra (David) Kappes; grandchildren, Richard (Gina) Tomeyer, Jackie Tomeyer and Ken Kappes; great-grandchildren,...

Sep 20, 2015

Leonard Joseph Cernetich “Lenny,” age 68, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 20, 2015 with his loving family by his side. Leonard is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Frances (nee Affrunti); son, Lenny (Jackie) Cernetich; daughter, Janet Cernetich; three sisters, Kathy Cernetich, Karen Cernetich and Patty (Tom) Banas; four step-children, Jannette (Jim) Boucher,...

Sep 17, 2015

George Gulas entered eternal life on Thursday, September 17, 2015, three days following his 92nd birthday, surrounded by his loving family. George is survived by three sons, George (Kim), Jim (Sue), and Bill; daughter, Maria; grandchildren, Stephanie (fiance Adam Lewickas), Katie, Jenny and Nick; sister, Irene (the late John) Nickelson, brother-in-law, Burnett (the late Margie) Reimers, and sister-in-law, Mary...

Sep 8, 2015

Gail E. Pisha (nee Binder) of Joliet, IL, passed peacefully from earth and into the arms of her Lord and Savior on September 8 at the Hospice Home in Joliet. After a long battle with dementia, she joins her loving husband Paul in heaven.

Gail was born on Father’s Day, June 17, 1934, to her parents Otto...

Sep 7, 2015

Joseph H. Stengele, age 87, of Joliet and Manitowish Waters, WI, passed away peacefully, Monday, September 7, 2015, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. A lifelong resident of Joliet and moved to Manitowish Waters upon his retirement from Joliet Warehouse and Transfer in 1990. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Gladys (nee Hauser) of Joliet; one...