Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jul 22, 2023

Sophie K. Anderson (nee Konjevich), age 86, born into eternal life on Saturday, July 22, 2023.

Sophie was born to Milos and Martha (Vracar) Konjevich in Lockport, IL. She married Charles C. Anderson in 1958 and together they began a family of their own.

Sophie is survived by her children, Richard (Sherry) Anderson, Barbara (Wesley)...

Jul 21, 2023

Alan George Toth, age 66, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 21, 2023 from bile duct cancer at home with his family by his side. Al was born on June 8, 1957 in Joliet to George and Elsie (nee Pucel) Toth. He graduated from St. Joseph Grade School and Joliet Catholic High School. Al was employed by Commonwealth Edison...

Jul 8, 2023

On July 8, 2023, Rosalyn "Linda" (Martinez) Bedolla was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 69. Born in Joliet, IL on November 5, 1953, Rosalyn was the daughter of the late Michael A. Martinez and Dolores (Martinez) Arellano. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Francis "Kiko" Martinez ,Michael Martinez and sister...

Jul 6, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Sharon Lee Umek, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, announce her passing on July 6, 2023 at the age of 75 with her loving and devoted husband Tony by her side.

Sharon was a woman of great strength and intelligence. Widowed at a young age during...

Jul 4, 2023

On July 4, 2023, the world lost a remarkable woman, Susan Lynn Kezele. Born in Joliet, IL on July 30, 1973 to parents Richard Kenneth and Irene Selinger.

She was preceded in death by her father.

Susan was an incredible wife to her husband Brian Kezele and loving mother to her children Rylan and Brycen....

Jul 4, 2023

Dr. Antonia Rozman Mlinar, aged 97, residing in Joliet, IL.  Oldest of 5 children born to Anton and Helena (Žvab) Rozman.  Survived by her brother, Bernard (Marinka, +2018) Rozman and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, 3 brothers, Lovro (Ivanka), Ivan (Georgiann) and Peter.

She was a proud member of the Sisters of St Joseph,...

Jun 30, 2023

William B. Regis

“Bill”

Age 58 of Oakland, Arkansas and formerly of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home.

Born September 17, 1964 in Joliet, Bill was a son of Gerald and Sylvia (Scroggins) Regis. He was raised and educated in Plainfield and graduated from Plainfield High School...

Jun 29, 2023

Donald Joseph “Corn” Suhadolc, age 66, passed away peacefully at home after a brief and courageous battle with brain cancer.

Corn was born on June 23, 1957, in Joliet, IL to Frederick and Elizabeth (nee Sluka) Suhadolc. He graduated from St. Joseph Grade School and later from Lockport Township High School. He was employed as a laborer...

Jun 28, 2023

Anthony J. Marino

“Tony” “Cookie”

Age 77 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 with his family by his side.

Born September 10, 1945 in Joliet, Tony was the son of Joseph and Mildred (Popidinski) Marino. He was raised and educated in Joliet and went on to work for Chellino...

Jun 28, 2023

Mary Ann “Marion” Jaworski (nee Hazer), age 97, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Born to George and Anna (Videtich) Hazer on December 1, 1925, she resided in Joliet until moving to Shorewood 17 years ago.

After graduating from Joliet Central High School, Marion started her journey...

Jun 27, 2023

Bob passed away June 27, 2023, with his family at his side, after a long battle with Lewy Body Dementia.  He was preceded in death by his parents Robert Sr. and Geraldine (Arnold) Woodhead, and daughter Jill Woodhead.  He is survived by his wife Nancy (Chamberlin) Woodhead, son Sean Senffner, daughter Rebecca (Brad) Lindskog, grandchildren Lucy and Abraham Lindskog,...

Jun 26, 2023

Our beautiful baby boy, Bentley Michael Donahue was born December 1st, 2016 ready for the fight of his life at just 28 weeks with an indescribable amount of strength that blew everyone away and gained his Angel wings Monday, June 26th, 2023.

Bentley was loved fiercely by not only his parents Jacob Donahue and Mae Starek but...

Jun 26, 2023

Thomas R. Lebed

Age 87 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 26, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Born August 2, 1935 in Chicago, Thomas was a son of Fred and Francis (Smola) Lebed. He was raised and educated in the Brighton Park neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago and after...

Jun 25, 2023

Alejandro Herrera, age 40, at rest on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Susan R. Herrera (nee Virzint); son, Joshua A. Herrera; daughter, Gianna A. Herrera; son, Alexander D. Herrera; mother-in-law, Leslie K. Virzint; father, Adalberto Herrera; and mother, Janie Castro.

Preceded in death by his grandfather, Vicente Herrera Loya; grandmother,...

Jun 23, 2023

Judith (nee Stefanski) Kuriger, 71, of Plainfield, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 in Plainfield.

Judy was born in Joliet to Ed and Sophie Stefanski on October 23, 1951. She went to school at St. Francis Academy. She married Roy Kuriger on May 13, 1972 in Joliet. She worked as a CNA at Provena St. Joseph...

Jun 22, 2023

Manuel J. Tamayo, 80, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023

He was a carman at EJ&E Railroad for 30 years, bartended at Huceks Tavern for 20 years, He enjoyed yard work and spending time with his family.

Manuel is preceded in death by an infant daughter, parents: Jesus and Maria and several brothers &...

Jun 18, 2023

Joseph “Joe” James Lask Jr. age 68, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023.

Survived by his loving family, Bob (Yvonne) Ahlquist, Dave (Diane) Ahlquist, Betty (Randy) Barham, Patsy (Pete) Marren and Mike Lask; nieces and nephews, Yvette (Rick) Young, Bubba Ahlquist, David (Sonia) Ahlquist, Jim Ahlquist, Brian (Kalena) Ahlquist, Cristy Barham, Stacy Barham- Heard, Tricia Marren,...

Jun 17, 2023

Margaret E. “Greta” Bertrand, age 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet on Saturday, June 17, 2023. The daughter of Raymond and Mary (Mulera) Shannon was born on July 18, 1933 in Pontiac, Illinois. She started her education at St. Mary's in Pontiac, then when family relocated to Ottawa, Illinois, she completed her...

Jun 14, 2023

Donald L. Jeffrey, age 76, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Lightways Hospice after a series of strokes.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Linda (nee Ambrozich); nephews, Michael (Susan) Rogina, Donald (Christine) Rogina, Daniel (Kelly) Rogina, Christopher (Renae) Rogina and Kevin Rogina; brother-in-law, Edward “Skeeter” Ambrozich; sister-in-law, Kathryn “Kathy”...

Jun 14, 2023

Tony Delgado

Age 80 of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Loyola Medical Center with his family by his side.

Born June 13, 1943, in Chicago, Tony was a son of Frank and Margaret Delgado. He was raised and educated in Chicago and graduated from Lewis College with the class of 1965...