Joliet, IL Obituaries

Dec 22, 2022

Mary L Micetich (nee Jandura) died at peace on December 21, 2022.

She was the loving mother of son: John (Grace) Micetich of San Diego, California and of daughter: Mary Ann (Mark) Hodorowicz of Palos Heights.  Dearest Grandmother of: John Hodorowicz of Waterford, Michigan and Brad Hodorowicz of Orland Park.  Three step grandchildren: Erin, Kelly and Doug...

Dec 22, 2022

Anthony J. Kotlar, Jr.

“Tony”, “Lucky”, “Roach”, “Trader Tony”

Age 81 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 22, 2022 in his home.

Born July 26, 1941 in Joliet, he was a son of the late Anthony, Sr. & Rose Kotlar.

Tony was a life long resident of Joliet as...

Dec 22, 2022

Roger Lee McDaniel of Crest Hill, Illinois Born 12/27/1944 in Grafton, West Virginia. Departed this life on 12/22/2022 at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale, Illinois where he has been for the past 17 months due to several illnesses complicated by diabetes.

Married to Barb for 41 wonderful years. Barb and Roger have one son, Ryan (Melanie) and...

Dec 20, 2022

Robert (Bob/Bobby) Lowell Joachim, born March 19th 1978, passed away December 20th 2022 at the age of 44.

Bob leaves behind sons, Bobby and Luke; wife, Melissa; parents, Frank and Cynthia; grandmother, Margaret; siblings, Lissa (Brad) Weis, Rebecca (Jeff) McClain, Frank (Stephanie), Eric (Lisa), Jack (Kim), Monica (Jim) Newton, and Joey; countless nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles,...

Dec 19, 2022

This is to honor Leon Williams, who lost his battle with Parkinson’s last Monday evening.  He fought bravely, and always with hope.

Leon served in the US Army and is a proud veteran of the Vietnam war.  He studied at CSU/Fresno and worked at Community Regional Medical Center as a Respiratory Care Practitioner and shift supervisor.  When...

Dec 18, 2022

Erik, age 19, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Erik was born September 30, 2003 to Tina Binzen in Joliet, IL.

Erik is preceded in death by his great-grandparents: James (Papa) and Eleanor Clementi.

He is survived by his parents: Tina Binzen and Ken Kelledy; sisters: Abby Okon and Nicole Kelledy;...

Dec 17, 2022

Dorothy J. Takacs (Zameic)

Age 83 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Dorothy was born in Joliet to Joseph and Mary Zameic on May 3, 1939. She graduated from Joliet Central High School and then attended Silver Cross Nursing School from 1957 until 1960.

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Dec 17, 2022

Lois M. Delaney (nee Schwab), age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022.

Lois is survived by her sons, Robert A. (Suzanne Descourouez) Delaney and Gary L. (Kathy) Delaney; grandchildren, Bradley (Amanda Noel) Delaney, Kevin (Renee) Delaney and Michael Delaney; great-grandchildren, Carter Delaney, Michelle and Grant Delaney; sister-in-law, Helen Schwab; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Dec 16, 2022

Ann Vidmar (nee Marchek)

Age 107 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022 at The Pearl of Joliet.

Born July 19, 1915 in Utica, Illinois, Ann was a daughter of Anton and Barbara (Pasdertz) Marchek. She was a devout catholic and longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet. Ann was...

Dec 12, 2022

Dennis W. Zaletel, age 78, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, closed his life on December 12, 2022 in hospice care with his family by his side.

Dennis fought a courageous three-year battle with lung cancer. Though he lost this battle, he was blessed with the loving support of his wife and two daughters right to the...

Dec 10, 2022

Michael R. Slaboszewski

Age 30 of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at his home.

Born June 21, 1992 in Joliet, Michael Ryan is the son of Dale and Theresa (Ryan) Slaboszewski. He was raised and educated in Plainfield and graduated from Plainfield North High School and then attended Joliet Junior College....

Dec 8, 2022

Peggy J Peterson

01/19/1954 – 12/08/2022

Passed peacefully on Thursday 12/08/22 with her daughters by her side listening to a recording of her brother Joey singing ‘Be Not Afraid’. She spent the last year of her life enjoying time spent with her great-grandchildren lovingly called Grandma Peddy by the younger ones or as...

Dec 7, 2022

Frances Krizmanic (nee Mandac), 87 years old of Channahon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 7, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Chris (Lisa) Underhill, Mark (Dawn) Underhill and Sharon (Craig) Shearer; grandchildren, Nicole (Jay) Allendorf, Drew (Julie) Underhill, Alexa Underhill, Kylie Underhill, Gillian Underhill, Madison Underhill, Todd (Kathia) Shearer and Curt (Joe) Shearer; great-grandchildren, Joshua...

Dec 4, 2022

Arnold Rae Volling

Age 85 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice on Sunday, December 4, 2022, after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses.

Arnold was a member of St. Mary Magdalene parish for over 50 years and also a member of the St. Mary Magdalene Guitar Choir for 15+ years. He shared his...

Nov 27, 2022

Barbara Anne Hoyt (nee O’Neill), age 72, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

Barbara is survived by her husband, Robert Hoyt; her 5 children, Robert Hoyt, Michael (Michelle) Hoyt, Mary Beth (Andrew) Mueller, Elizabeth (Miguel) Vargas and Anne (fiancé Scott Young) Hoyt; and her 10 grandchildren, Emmaline, Mackenzie, Michael, Rocco, Ameilia, Marley, Isabell, Miguel...

Nov 26, 2022

Josephine Louise Ruth (Jonita) 88 years old passed on November 26, 2022 at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida.  Josephine is preceded in death by her husband Fred Ruth, her parents Joseph and Josephine Erjavec and her sister Olga Ancel (Edward) and Millie Pucel (Rudy).

Josephine was an 83 yearlong resident of Joliet and was often referred...

Nov 21, 2022

John Henry Hood, age 92, went home to be with the Lord, on Monday, November 21, 2022.

John was born and raised on a rural farm in Franklin, Tennessee and was the second of 10 children.  He worked on the farm and at age 16 started working at Moorehead Tree Service in Nashville, Tennessee to help support...

Nov 20, 2022

Mary L. Starasinic

Age 88 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 20, 2022 with her loving family at her side.

Born August 22, 1934 in Steger, Illinois. Mary moved to the Joliet area after marrying the love of her life, Joseph R. Starasinic. She enjoyed taking road trips with Joe, going on family...

Nov 18, 2022

Benedict “Ben” G. Cerven age 92, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Lightways Hospice Joliet.  A graduate from Joliet Township Central (‘49).  Ben worked as an electrician for US Steel retiring after 46 years

Ben was part owner of WBYG radio station where he was known...

Nov 15, 2022

Peter Michael Blowers, 38, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 in Joliet, IL.

Pete loved to cook and worked in the school system doing what he loved doing, cooking.

He is preceded in death by his parents: Charles and Ruthanne Blowers.

Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Kristina; one son,...