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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Francine M. Bell
Nov 10, 2023
Francine Bell was a loving mother who dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, family, and friends. Ms. Francine never met a stranger. She was welcoming to all and known to many as “Mama Bell,” “Mama Frances” or simply “Mama.” She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Missionary Church where she worshipped and served for several years. Francine was employed...
Julianne " Julie" Blackburn
Nov 9, 2023
Julie Blackburn, 66, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Joliet, Illinois. She was born on July 11, 1957, in Joliet and was the daughter of the late Earl and Phyllis Colwell. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from St. Francis Academy with the class of 1975.
Julie was a wonderful woman,...
Walter E. Adamic
Nov 5, 2023
Our dad Walter E. Adamic, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, and was welcomed into Heaven by our mom Barbara with open arms, and with the music of a million barking, happy dogs.
A mischievous youth, Dad graduated from Saint Joseph’s Grade School and Joliet Catholic High School (1949) and attended night school at Joliet Junior...
Cynthia J. Kolodziej
Nov 4, 2023
Cynthia J. Kolodziej (nee Nemger)
Age 65 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital with her family by her side.
Born May 21, 1958 in Joliet, Cindy was a daughter of James and Peggy (Bonds) Nemger. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from St. Francis Academy with the class of 1976.
Cindy was...
John L. Mahan
Nov 3, 2023
John Mahan was welcomed into heaven on Nov 3, 2023. He passed peacefully with his family at his side.
John was born to Oma and Hugh Mahan on 12/22/30, in Hudson, Il. He was the fourth of six children. He was a man of very humble beginnings and often recalled studying by kerosene lamp. When he was 18, he...
Ralph R. Denewellis, Jr.
Nov 3, 2023
Ralph R. Denewellis, Jr.
Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Care with family by his side.
Born December 31, 1935 in Collinsville, Illinois, Ralph was the son of Ralph, Sr. and Ethel (Barley) Denewellis. He joined the United States Army and honorably served his country. Ralph, Jr. will be deeply missed,...
Elizabeth A. Szymczak
Nov 3, 2023
Elizabeth A. Szymczak (Betty)
Age 87 of Shorewood and previously of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023 at home with her family by her side.
Born May 1, 1936 in Chicago to Clifford & Elizabeth Oberleitner, Betty found joy in the simple things in life. After graduating from St. Josephat Commercial High School with the class of...
Connie Shelton
Nov 2, 2023
Connie Shelton, 63 of Plainfield, IL. passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Joliet,IL
Connie is survived by her loving family, including her devoted husband, Kevin, her beloved son, Samuel, and cherished daughter, Renata Guynn. She was a doting grandmother to Ziggy, Ajay, and Andy, who held a special place in her heart.
She is also survived by her...
Janice H. Taylor (nee Enich)
Nov 2, 2023
Janice H. Taylor (nee Enich), a dedicated educator and advocate for education, passed away on November 2, 2023. Born on July 16, 1953, she leaves behind a legacy of compassion and excellence in the field of education.
Janice had an illustrious career in the Joliet Public School system, where she served as a teacher, administrator, and principal. She...
Charles " Charlie" Michael Oberholtzer
Nov 1, 2023
Charles (Charlie) Michael Oberholtzer, 56 passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Pueblo, Colorado.
Charles (Charlie) was born in Joliet on December 30,1966 and was raised in Crest Hill Illinois. Charlie attended Chaney Mongee grade school and graduated from Lockport Township High School In 1984. Charlie moved to Colorado in 1996 and worked in the beverage industry for...
J. Guadalupe Mireles
Oct 31, 2023
J. Guadalupe Mireles, entro a su eterno descanso a la edad de 90 años en Proviso Township,IL.
J. Guadalupe comparte muchos recuerdos con su familia y familia extendida. El será extrañado por todos aquellos que tuvieron el honor de haberlo conocido.
La velación será de 6:00 p.m. a 12:00 a.m. el Viernes 10 de Novembre del 2023 en Funeraria Tezak...
Robert Doszak
Oct 30, 2023
Robert "Bob" S. Doszak, a beloved member of the Joliet community, passed away on October 30, 2023, in Arizona. He was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois, where he attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School.
Bob's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his own business, "Bob's Auto Supply," which operated in Joliet...
Dorothy Surman
Oct 28, 2023
Dorothy Surman
Age 93 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at home with her family by her side.
Born March 5, 1930 in Joliet, Dorothy was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Dovgan) Bostjancic. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Providence High School. Dorothy was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner...
Kent C. Sullivan
Oct 26, 2023
Kent Craig Sullivan, age 59, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 26, 2023 while being lovingly cared for by his wife Sandi.
Kent was born in Lake Worth, TX on September 20, 1964. He grew up in Mayflower, Arkansas, where he first laid eyes on Sandi while riding that old Cato Bus in second grade and developed...
Nancy Kathleen Martinez (nee Sawyer)
Oct 24, 2023
Nancy was an avid reader and book lover. She worked for the Joliet Public Library for many years. Anyone who knew her, knows you would never see her without a book in hand. Books, books, and more books were her life.
Proceeded in death by her mother, E. Joan Wittenmyer; step father, James Wittenmyer; and father, William K. Sawyer.
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Mary A. Luzbetak (nee Charnek)
Oct 22, 2023
Mary is survived by her loving husband, Francis (Fritz) Luzbetak married 73 years, four children, Kenneth (Dawn) of Washington State, Doris ( Fred) Luzbetak of San Francisco, Ca., Allan (Jeannette) of Lockport, Phillip of San Diego, Ca., 6 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. Born in Joliet, she was a lifelong resident. A stay at home...
Jacinto Arteaga
Oct 22, 2023
A celebration of Jacinto's life will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday October 28, 2023 at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Dominic Catholic Church in Bolingbrook for a Mass of Christian...
Garnet Alene Karstens
Oct 21, 2023
Garnet Alene Karstens
Age 101, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
Garnet is survived by her daughter: Penny (Edward) Cafferata; daughter-in-law: Sheila (Kevin) Karstens; two granddaughters: Jessica (Jeffery) Merrill and Kathleen Spengel; and five great-grandchildren: Yvette and Fiona Spengel, Maverick Allen, and Hunter and Logan Merrill.
Preceded in death by her parents: Alonzo James Foster and Flora...
Frank R. Smutnak
Oct 19, 2023
Frank R. Smutnak
Age 91 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.
Born October 4, 1932 in Joliet, Frank was a son of Joseph and Veronica Smutnak. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the class of 1951. Frank...
Francisca Cervantes
Oct 18, 2023
Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Francisca Cervantes el 18 de octubre de 2023, a la edad de 81 años. Ahora se ha reunido con sus padres, José María Escoto y Carmen Pérez, y sus hermanos, José Escoto, Consuelo Escoto, José María Escoto, María Esperanza Escoto y Celia Escoto, en la paz eterna.
El legado de Francisca perdura...
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