Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jan 15, 2023

Richard K. Mandella, Sr.

Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with his family by his side.

Born June 11, 1933 in Joliet, Richard was a son of Sylvester and Anna (Legan) Mandella. He was raised and educated in Joliet and attended St. Bernard’s Grade School and...

Jan 14, 2023

John D. “Jammin’ Johnny” Fese, born January 13, 1949, of Joliet & Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents: Peter Fese & Bernie Evans (Cundiff), sister: Antoinette “Toni” King, step-daughter: Christine Nagel (O’Donohue), step-son: Timmy O’Donohue. He is survived by his sister: Victoria Lorenc (Fese), two daughters: Rhonda (Bill)...

Jan 13, 2023

Jennifer D. Rodriguez (nee Wiser), age 40, born on May 17, 1982 in Peru, IL passed away on January 13, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jennifer grew up in Shorewood, IL, moved to Diamond, IL and resided in Queen Creek, AZ for the past 7 years. She married the late Jason Rodriguez on July 2,...

Jan 10, 2023

Victor G. Calimee born July 11, 1949, deceased January 10, 2023.  Pastor Victor Calimee was the eldest of eight children.  Born to J.C. Calimee of Homer, Louisiana and Ethelene Durr of Prentiss, Mississippi.  He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and St. De LaSalle High School in Chicago IL.

After De LaSalle H.S. Victor went to live with...

Jan 10, 2023

James Louis Stalzer

Age 88 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at StoryPoint in Romeoville.

Born November 7, 1934 in Joliet, James was the son of Louis and Helen (Terlep) Stalzer. He was raised and educated in Joliet and went on to work as a laborer for Local 75 until retirement....

Jan 10, 2023

Augusto Loeza-Guzman Sr., age 66, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Augusto is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Leticia Loeza Esparza; parents, Trinidad and Gloria Loeza; his cherished son, Augusto Jr. (Kara) Loeza; granddaughter, Amelia Loeza; siblings, Maria, Juan (Norma), Angelica (Fransico), Gloria (Andres), Leticia (Edwardo),...

Jan 9, 2023

Andrew M. Birsa, Sr.

Age 81 of Shorewood, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023.

Born March 26, 1941 in Rockdale, Andy was a son of Edward and Alice (Smith) Birsa. He was raised and educated in Rockdale and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the class of 1959. Andy retired from Commonwealth Edison...

Jan 9, 2023

Frank James “Boomer” Crotty, Jr., beloved Daddy, Uncle, Great-Uncle, Great-Granduncle, Brother, and Friend, was called home on January 9 to be reunited with his wife Joan and their beloved Westie, Fitzwilliam.

He is survived by his daughter Joni-Marie (Aaron) LaVere and his cherished baby girl tuxedo cat, Betsy Beatrix, who will now live with Boomer’s adored granddog...

Jan 8, 2023

Andrew Wrobel, age 75, of Orland Park and former resident of Joliet for 56 years, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice on Sunday, January 8, 2023.

Beloved husband of Sophie (nee Lesnicki); loving father of Stanley (Lucynka) and the late Vickyann (1982); adored grandfather to Andrew and John; uncle and father figure to Kazimierz (KC) Maka; brother...

Jan 4, 2023

Genevieve Russ

Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Alden Courts of Shorewood.

Born December 31, 1926 in Joliet, Genevieve was a daughter of Joseph and Pauline (Mikulich) Russ. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Providence High School with the class of 1943. Genevieve dedicated...

Jan 4, 2023

William Ray Hayes

Age 93 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet with his daughter and son-in-law by his side.

Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years: Millie (nee Foschi) who passed away in 2008; his parents: Jacob Dumont and Beulah...

Jan 3, 2023

On Tuesday, January 3rd , 2023, Bonnie Kay Deaville, loving wife of Thomas Deaville and mother of Nicholas Niner and Slone Taylor, and grandmother of Lennox Taylor  passed away at age 51. Always one to make one feel right at home, Bonnie has worked in the restaurant business as a server and host for most of her life. Her...

Dec 29, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" (Liker) Gregorash, age 99, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, Illinois, with her family at her side.

She was born on October 26, 1923, in Lockport Township, Illinois, the fourth child of  Anton and Frances (nee Kordis) Liker and was a lifetime Crest Hill resident.

Betty...

Dec 28, 2022

Allison Della Cuevas (Giovengo), age 52, passed away December 28th, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Allison is survived by her father Jerry Giovengo; siblings, Rebecca, Jerry and David; children, Esmerelda, Sebastian, Anastacio, and Paul; granddaughter, Oaklynn.

Preceded in death by her mother Maryalice Giovengo.

Allison was the entertainment of every...

Dec 26, 2022

Juan R. Gonzalez 53, entro a eterno descanso el 26 de Deciembre del 2022, en Chicago,IL.

La velación será de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. el Miercoles, 4 de Enero del 2023. en la capilla de Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet,IL. . Visitación continuara el Jueves 5 de Enero del 2023 a las 8:30 a.m....

Dec 26, 2022

Family will receive relatives and friends for a visitation on Sunday, January 1, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until time of chapel service beginning at 5:30 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road in Joliet.

Dec 26, 2022

Lucila Ortiz, de 69 años entro a eterno descanso el 25 de Diciembre, 2022 rodeada de sus seres más queridos después de luchar  una  larga batalla asta que Dios la llamo a su lado.

Familia sobreviviente para mantener sus dulces recuerdos en vida es su esposo, Juan, y  sus cinco hijos, Alejandra , Juan Jr.("Kiko"), Jaime, Amanda...

Dec 25, 2022

John J. Hamerla

Age 90.  Passed away peacefully on Christmas morning, 12/25/2022, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet IL.

Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident.  John retired from Prairie State Paper Mill/IVEX after over 46 years of service.

John was a patriotic man who served in the US Army during the Korean War,...

Dec 23, 2022

Ken Hanks died Friday, December 23, 2022 at the age of 96 in Joliet, IL.  Born in Kewanee, IL, on October 31, 1926, the son of Clifford and Edna (nee Franks) Hanks.  Ken is preceded in death by his parents, brother Clifford Jr., sister Madolyne Louise, and son Casey Hanks, as well his former wife LaVerne Hanks (nee O’Reilly)....

Dec 22, 2022

Terrance Takacs

Age 86 of Joliet, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2022 at his home with his daughters by his side.

He was born in Joliet on August 30, 1936 to Stephen and Angeiine Takacs (Spicher).  Terry graduated from Joliet Catholic High School.

In October of 1961, Terry married Dorothy Zameic and together...