Joliet, IL Obituaries

Mar 31, 2023

Luke Richard Alvarez

Age 36 of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 31, 2023 in his sleep.

Born May 23, 1986 in Bloomingdale, he is the son of Mitch and Laurel (Bray) Alvarez. Luke was raised and educated in Tinley Park and New Lenox and went on to attend Columbia College in Chicago where he...

Mar 28, 2023

Thomas Michael Joyce

Age 77 of Crete, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Darien, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Born June 11, 1945 and raised on Chicago’s Southside, the son of Irish immigrants, the late Henry Joyce Sr. and Bridget Virginia Joyce, nee Philbin.  After graduating from Bogan High School, he was drafted...

Mar 27, 2023

Joyce Dorothy Beaird

Age 86, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Park Pointe in Morris, IL. Joyce was born September 12, 1936, in Joliet, IL, where she attended school and began her career with the federal government at the Joliet Arsenal. Joyce also worked in Chicago and Rock Island. She was an animal lover who...

Mar 27, 2023

Helen Minnick

“Tess”

Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Rock Run Place in Joliet.

Born November 10, 1926 in Joliet, Helen was a daughter of Marko and Theresa (Nemanich) Pasich. She was a force, an adventurer who lived life on her own terms. As a young...

Mar 26, 2023

Martin Paul Alm

Age 85 of Joliet passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet.

Born May 25, 1938 in Oak Park, Martin was the son of Edward and Jessie (nee Kunze) Alm. He was raised and educated in the Chicagoland area and went on to proudly serve his...

Mar 26, 2023

Irene M. Chinderle, 98, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Joliet, Ill.

A lifelong resident of Will County, Irene was a member of the St Mary Nativity Council of Catholic Women, Jo-Ann Club, and she worked with bingo for 60yrs. A member of the Cantigny VFW Post 347 and active with the Disabled American Veterans...

Mar 26, 2023

Bruce E. Harshfield, age 73, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Bruce was born on December 7, 1949, in Sioux City, Iowa. The son of Keith Harshfield Sr. and Charlotte I. Harshfield, he was one of six siblings. He loved being in scouts and little league growing up. Bruce was known for being an amazing father...

Mar 25, 2023

Jeta Joan Lowry

Age 88 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.

Born August 8, 1934 in Bluford, Illinois, Jeta Joan was a daughter of Ray and Mabel (Case) Cates. For almost 50 years she was married to her husband, Arlie Lowry. Together they made...

Mar 17, 2023

Robert John Babich of Crest Hill passed away peacefully on March 17, 2023 at the age of 81. Robert (Bob) was born in Joliet, IL on January 21, 1942 to Helen and Joseph Babich, the youngest of three children. After graduating from Joliet Catholic High School in 1960 he went on to become a master barber and was one...

Mar 17, 2023

Clarence R Moon III (Bob) Age 60 passed away peacefully March 17, 2023.

Bob is survived by his two sons Eric (Tracy) Moon and Wesley Moon. His brother Frank (Rebecca) and his loving father, Clarence Moon Jr.

Bob was preceded in death by his wife Christine Moon, his sister Kathleen Moon, and his mother Marguerite...

Mar 16, 2023

Joan M. Sukle

Age 77 of Crest Hill, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend was taken too soon. Joan loved her family.

Born March 1, 1946 in Port Huron, Michigan. Joan was the daughter of Mary and Joseph Briones. She was raised and educated in...

Mar 16, 2023

Delores M. Tomazic

Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Lakewood Nursing Home in Plainfield.

Born May 19, 1926 in Joliet, Delores was a daughter of Francis and Mary (Klancher) Glavan. She was raised and educated in Joliet and in her younger years worked for Gerlach Barklow Greeting Card...

Mar 15, 2023

Miguel Olvera Sr., 44 entered eternal rest on Wednesday, March 15, 2023.

I was heartbroken to announce the death of my father, Miguel Olvera Sr... He was very loved and will be missed tremendously. My father was a proud and courageous service member for The Illinois Army National Guard and The United States Army. After having served...

Mar 14, 2023

Ronald J. Clark

Age 76 of Joliet and formerly of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Born September 14, 1946 in Chicago, Ron was a son of Acey and Mildred (Anderson) Clark. He was raised and educated in Chicago and graduated from Fenger High School with...

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....