Joliet, IL Obituaries

Mar 13, 2023

Emiliano Ernesto Almaraz, un niño de Dios entro a eterno descanso el 13 de Marzo del 2023.

“Eres el niño mas deceado y soñado te esperamos con tanta alegria y amor y Entraste de puntitas a nuestro mundo. Solo te quedaste un momento pero as dejado tus huellitas marcadas en nuestros corazones. Te extrañaremos y amaremos siempre...

Mar 12, 2023

Agnes M. Zugel (nee Hunter), age 79, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Agnes is survived her three sons, David A. Zugel, Edward Jr. (Tina) Zugel and Scott Zugel; grandchildren, Lauren (Anthony) Miroballi, Kyle (Jessica Garvin) Zugel, Sara Carlson and Joey Carlson; great-grandchild, Weston Zugel; one sister, Susan McGuire; and nieces, Christine Hunter and Susan McGuire....

Mar 12, 2023

Louis R. Glavan

Age 83 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet, surrounded by family.

Born August 1, 1939, in Joliet, Lou was a son to the late Louis and Ann (Kirincic) Glavan. He was raised and educated in Joliet and attended St. Mary’s Nativity grade...

Mar 6, 2023

Azaline Wheeler

Age 100 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet with her family by her side.

Born July 30, 1922 in Bay Springs, Mississippi. Azaline was a daughter of Will and Callie (Clark) Payton. She moved to the Joliet area at a young age and worked...

Mar 5, 2023

Barbara J. Reynolds (nee Pilon)

Age 80 of Joliet, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Rock Run Place in Joliet.

Born October 10, 1942 in Joliet, Barbara was a daughter of Percy and Arna (Staley) Pilon. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from St. Francis Academy...

Mar 5, 2023

Dale J. Gorman, 83, a resident of Rockford and native of Joliet passed away suddenly on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford.

Dale served faithfully in the United States Army. He will be remembered as an animal enthusiast who was the caretaker of numerous birds in the building where he resided in Rockford....

Mar 2, 2023

Maryrose Martin (nee Luchik), age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023.

Maryrose is survived by her loving children, Sharon (the late Mark) Evans, Janice (John) Sinchak, Fredrick (Ruth) Martin, and Christopher (Eileen) Martin; grandchildren, Kyleen Okon, Tonille Evans, Hailey Mary Evans, Amanda (Matt) Bethards, Ashley (Kal Zamnun) Hutcherson, Ali Hutcherson, Chad (Audrey) Martin, Natalie...

Feb 28, 2023

Sue Koizumi, age 67, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2023, at her home in Kawasaki, Japan.  Sue was born and raised in Joliet, IL.  She attended Holy Family Grade school and graduated from St. Frances Academy in 1973.  After high school, Sue was employed at St. Joseph's Hospital.

Sue went to Las Vegas the weekend of...

Feb 24, 2023

Sarah A. Flores, 48, passed away on February 24, 2023 after a long battle with a terminal illness. She was born on July 9, 1974 in Berwyn, Il

Sarah grew up in Romeoville/Bolingbrook Il, and settled in Joliet. Sarah was fiercely independent and career driven. She attended Robert Morris business College and graduated at

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Feb 24, 2023

Mary J “Mitzi” Kapsch, 98, passed away peacefully at Lakewood Nursing Center in Plainfield surrounded by her daughters and family members.

Born August 2, 1924, she was a lifelong resident of Joliet and Crest Hill.

Mary attended St. Joseph School in Joliet and was proud of her Slovenian heritage. She married Edward “Squeaky” Kapsch on...

Feb 20, 2023

Mary A. Lazar (Blahunka)

Age 95 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023, shortly after celebrating her 95th birthday with family at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes Assisted Living Facility in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Born February 18, 1928 in Joliet, Mary was a daughter of Charles and Francis (Cabay) Blahunka. She was raised and...

Feb 19, 2023

The Family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until time of service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road in Joliet. For this wishing to attend virtually, a livestream link is provided in the service information below. The livestream will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 17, 2023

Charles J. Lopez Sr. (Charley) passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice, Joliet at the age of 91 on Friday, February 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Charley was born on January 1, 1932 to the late Julia (Moreno) and Ramon Lopez.

He was a proud graduate of Joliet Catholic High School class of 1951....

Feb 11, 2023

Cydney Armani Maiden was born on April 12, 2002, in Joliet, Illinois to Carlos Sr. and Karla (McKennie) Maiden. Cydney made her transition from this life to go home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023, peacefully at her home.

Cydney was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy at 2 months old and received her new heart...

Feb 8, 2023

Dale E. Ishmael, age 64, passed into heaven on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Dale was born on March 7, 1958 to the late Clinton and Mary Louise Ishmael.

He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Dale was an avid fisherman and guitar player who loved nothing more than spending time with his family.

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Feb 7, 2023

Martha Horsley

Age 101 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Born November 30, 1921 in Highland Park, Martha was the daughter of Harry and Martha (Christensen) Koch. She was raised and educated in Highland Park and went on to join the Air Force to avoid the...

Feb 5, 2023

Baby Jorge Amor Guzman was born into life on Saturday, January 21, 2023 and born into eternal life on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He is survived by his parents: Jorge and Silvia Guzman and his sister: Adelina Guzman.

Baby Jorge was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers: Jose Cardenas, Quirino Guzman and Pablo Gil; great-grandmothers:...

Jan 28, 2023

It is with unimaginable pain that we have to say goodbye to Matt Finstrom, age 41 of Plainfield, IL.  He was a man that loved life, adored his wife and children and was an amazing son, brother and friend to so many.  A truly talented carpenter that could build or fix absolutely anything.  He had a sense of humor...

Jan 25, 2023

Bernard L. Haggerty, age 93, peacefully passed away with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 25th 2023.

Bernie was born in Joliet on October 1st, 1929, to Thomas and Agnes (Kocjan). After graduating from Joliet Catholic High School, he joined the Unites States Army and served as a MP during World War II in occupied...

Jan 25, 2023

Loretta Catherine Wojtak, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January, 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

A graduate of Joliet Township High School class of 1949, she met her future husband while attending Joliet Junior College and worked at Blockson Chemical.  Soon after she stayed home to raise their children. After her husband passed away in 1968...