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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Cody Graves
Mar 24, 2024
Cody Jay Graves
Age 33 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 24, 2024.
Born November 9, 1990 in Chicago, Cody was raised and educated in Carbon Hill, Alabama and graduated from Carbon Hill High School with the class of 2009. Following graduation, Cody moved back to the Joliet area and worked as an Assistant Water Treatment Operator for the Southeast...
Erin Boaden
Mar 23, 2024
Erin K.M. Boaden (nee Shiffer)
Age 46 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at her home with her family by her side.
Born June 30, 1977 in Joliet, Erin was a daughter of David and Cheryl (Crook) Shiffer. Erin was an accomplished jeweler who dedicated over 25 years of her craft with Jared. She was also a...
Marguerite Francis Zlogar-Nelson
Mar 21, 2024
Marguerite F. Zlogar-Nelson (nee Zlogar) born in Joliet, IL on October 13, 1944. Passed away at home on March 21, 2024, after a brave fight with cancer.
“Margie” was retired from D’Arcy Hyundai in Joliet, a job she truly treasured with colleagues she loved. She was a graduate of JJC with her Associates Degree in Accounting. Margie was a long-time parishioner...
Mary Babich
Mar 20, 2024
Mary passed peacefully after a two-year battle with breast cancer at Joliet Lightways Hospice on March 20, 2024 surrounded by family. Born March 6, 1944, Mary was a lifelong resident of Joliet. She grew up on Meeker Avenue where her family ran a local grocery store & made/sold the treasured family Italian sausage (Cresto Sausage). Graduate of Lincoln Grade School,...
Judith "Judy" Marie Stockstill
Mar 17, 2024
Judith Marie Stockstill, 71, passed peacefully, surrounded by family members early on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
Judy was the loving mother of Jeffrey Stockstill (Susan), Matthew Stockstill and Jennifer Coop (David), and dearest grandmother of Hunter, Siena, Olivia and James. She is survived by one brother, Joseph (Gayle), as well as a number of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She...
George Tadej Jr.
Mar 15, 2024
George Tadej Jr., age 80, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, in Naperville, Illinois, surrounded by loved ones. He was a longtime resident of Joliet, known for his dedication to his community and his craftsmanship. George was the proud owner of his own shop, where he provided exemplary bodywork and mechanic services, leaving a lasting impact on those he...
Michael J. Terdic Jr.
Mar 14, 2024
Michael J. Terdic, Jr. passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Ann and Robert H, Lurie Children's Hospital, Chicago, IL.
Michael was born on October 27, 1998 to parents Michael J. and Barbara (nee Galick) Terdic.
Michael is survived by and will be greatly missed by his devoted parents; loving brother, Matthew Terdic;...
Mary Ann Gregorich (nee Russ)
Mar 13, 2024
Mary Ann Gregorich (nee Russ), a beloved member of the Joliet community, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024, at the age of 93. A devout and lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Mary Ann found great joy in her faith and actively participated in the Rosarian and Altar and Rosary Societies. Her commitment to her church family was...
Kenneth T. Lockwood
Mar 13, 2024
Kenneth T. Lockwood, born July 30, 1940, passed away on March 13, 2024. Kenny was preceded in death by his parents, Hildegarde and Kenneth T. Lockwood Sr. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; daughters Christine (John) Jagodzinski and Victoria (Ian) Allan; grandchildren Rachel (Matt), Logan (Becky), Nick (Gaby), Emma (Spencer), and Joseph; great-grandchildren Calvin and Harper; sister Diane (Matt)...
Joyce M. Kluk
Mar 9, 2024
Joyce M. Kluk (nee Kloc), age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 9, 2024. During the course of her lifetime she had been a resident of Chicago; Crest Hill; and Downers Grove, Illinois.
Joyce is survived by her sisters Aileen Blanchard of Augusta, Georgia, and Lorraine (Alan) Meacham of Burr Ridge, Illinois. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Joyce was preceded...
Stephen E. Pillar
Mar 6, 2024
Stephen E. Pillar, age of 94, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at his residence in Paris, TN. He was born January 4, 1930, in Joliet, IL, the son of the late John and Anna Pilar. He met his wife Gloria in December of 1951 spending 68 years of marital bliss prior to her passing in 2019. He...
Nancy VanderWoude
Mar 4, 2024
Nancy Kay VanderWoude (nee Gerl)
Age 73 of Joliet, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Insight Hospital in Chicago.
Born November 10, 1950 in Joliet, Nancy was a daughter of the late Ludwig and Angela (Schultz) Gerl.
Nancy lived her life to the fullest and will be remembered by all who knew her, but never forgotten.
She is survived by her...
Kathleen A. Auman
Mar 4, 2024
Kathleen A. Auman (nee Slaboszewski), age 74, passed lovingly into the arms of the Lord, on Monday, Mach 4, 2024 at Villa Franciscan Place.
Kathy was born and raised and lived her entire life in Joliet. She attended Holy Family Grade School, a member of the very first graduating class, and St. Francis Academy.
She held many jobs throughout her working years...
Ronald O. Ehrsam
Mar 4, 2024
Ronald O. Ehrsam, aged 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 4, 2023, surrounded by the warmth of his home, where he enjoyed countless moments crafting his passions. He was a true jack of all trades, leaving a legacy of creativity and dedication to his various home projects.
Ronald's love for woodworking was a testament to his skill and passion. His...
Rose B. Stoiber
Mar 2, 2024
Rose Bernice Stoiber, 88, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother.
Born April 2, 1935, to George and Evelyn Pavich, she was a lifelong resident of Joliet. Rose attended St. Mary Nativity grade school and Joliet Township High School. She met the love of...
Joan D. Kozar
Feb 27, 2024
Joan D. Kozar (nee Britz)
Age 93 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.
Joan was born and raised in Joliet, graduated from St. Francis Academy and worked for many years at the College of St. Francis.
Joan is survived by her six loving children: Judith (William) Stickels, Kathleen (Edward, Jr.) Batis, Thomas (Linda) Kozar, Janet...
Joan Virginia Moore
Feb 25, 2024
Joan Virginia Moore (Runnels), 88, of Shorewwod IL, formerly of Joliet, Springfield IL and Monico WI, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 in Joliet IL. She was born August 9, 1935 in Springfield IL, to Bruce and Mary Christina Runnels Miller (Miller).
Joan was a beautiful, loving, hardworking wife, mother, and grandmother. Joan and her late husband, Lenny, spent many years...
Betty J. Synowic
Feb 24, 2024
Betty Synowic (nee Kambic)
Age 90 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Aspen Woods Memory Care in Vernon Hills with her family by her side.
Born in Joliet, Betty was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Kambic. She was raised and educated in Joliet and worked as a General Supply Specialist for the federal government and after...
Andrew John Orosco Sr.
Feb 24, 2024
Andrew John Orosco Sr.
Born Feb. 2, 1948. At Rest Feb. 24, 2024. Survived by 2 daughters, Tiffney Sweeney and Tamara (Oscar) Martinez and 2 sons, Andrew "AJ" (Kara) Orosco and Daniel Orosco. 7 grandchildren: Ryan Sweeney, BriAnna (Robert) Whitaker, Victoria Sweeney, Isabella and Lucie Martinez, Braelyn and Jackson Orosco; 2 great-grandchildren: Robert and Mavis Whitaker. 4 siblings: Paul A. (Glenda) Orosco,...
James "Jim" H. Worst
Feb 22, 2024
James H. “Jim” Worst of Shorewood, IL passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 after a brief illness at the age of 76. Jim is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 30 years, Lynda Rohr-Worst (VanDenBerg); daughter, Kaitlyn (Todd) Copi; special grandson, Louis Copi; stepson, Kenneth Briick of New Haven, MO; brother-in-law, Dennis (Elaine) VanDenBerg of Langley, British...
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