Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Diane Marschke
Dec 2, 2023
Diane B. Marschke (nee Diane Rose Bowman, formerly Diane Cisler)
Born on March 7, 1935 in Fort Madison, Iowa to parents Laverne and Robert Bowman. Diane lived in the Quad Cities until marrying Ed Cisler in 1964 and moving to Lockport. Together, she and Ed successfully owned and operated several locations of the popular restaurant, Maryland Fried Chicken. She and...
Jim Blackburn
Nov 22, 2023
James J. “Jim” Blackburn, age 72, of Shorewood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Edward Hospital in Naperville due to complications from a scheduled cardiac procedure.
Born April 1, 1951 to Catherine (Plitt) and William Blackburn Sr. as the fourth of ten children, Jim was a lifelong Joliet/Shorewood resident. He was raised on Western Avenue and attended...
Rosaline "Rose" E. Dziuban
Nov 21, 2023
Rosaline “Rose”LaSanska Dziuban 96 of Joliet, IL passed peacefully at home on November 21, 2023, with her family by her side. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother.
Born in Lisle, IL, later moving to New Lenox with her family and helping out on the family farm where she attended a one room school house, until she graduated 8th...
Sharon A. McMillin
Nov 19, 2023
Sharon A. McMillin (nee Ahearn)
Age 77 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.
Born on September 4, 1946 in Chicago, Sharon grew-up in Lockport where she attended Milne/Kelvin Grove and graduated from Lockport High School with the class of 1964. She lived in Crest Hill and Joliet,...
Joan E. Cromer
Nov 17, 2023
Joan E. Cromer (nee Likar)
Age 89 of Rockdale, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, November 17, 2023 with her family by her side.
Born September 2, 1934, Joan was a daughter of George and Mary (Babich) Likar. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Lockport High School with the class of 1952. Also in...
JoAnn M. Fonseca
Nov 15, 2023
JoAnn M. (Zola) Fonseca, 87, of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, surrounded by the love of her family.
JoAnn was born in Joliet to the late John and Anna (Gaspardino) Zola on August 24, 1936. While attending Joliet Central, she was a cheerleader who cheered for a very special basketball player, Jesse. JoAnn and...
Donald Joseph Barnhardt
Nov 14, 2023
Donald Joseph Barnhardt, age 78, has sadly passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Born on May 21, 1945, in Joliet, IL, Donald lived a life full of joy and laughter.
Donald was known for his jovial personality and his ability to make everyone around him smile. His wit and humor made him a beloved figure among his colleagues...
Daniel Paul Tucci
Nov 14, 2023
Daniel Paul Tucci
Age 61 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.
Born April 14, 1962 in Joliet, He was a son of Samuel, Jr. and Shirley (Baker) Tucci. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township Central High School with the class of 1981. Following...
Daniel B. Kero
Nov 11, 2023
Daniel B. Kero
Age 59 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at Northwestern Memorial Hospital on Saturday, November 11, 2023 with his family by his side.
Born April 20, 1964 in York, Maine, Danny was a son of Robert and Beverly (Bottino) Kero. He was raised and educated in Joliet, graduated from Joliet Central High School with the class of 1982,...
Timothy E. Garman
Nov 10, 2023
Timothy Edward Garman, age 58, of Joliet, Illinois passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at his home with his family by his side after a brief illness.
Timothy was born on July 24, 1965 to his late parents, Robert G. Garman and Lois Garman. Tim was the baby of five children.
He graduated from Joliet Central Highschool class...
Francine M. Bell
Nov 10, 2023
Francine Bell was a loving mother who dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren, family, and friends. Ms. Francine never met a stranger. She was welcoming to all and known to many as “Mama Bell,” “Mama Frances” or simply “Mama.” She was a member of Shiloh Baptist Missionary Church where she worshipped and served for several years. Francine was employed...
Julianne " Julie" Blackburn
Nov 9, 2023
Julie Blackburn, 66, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Joliet, Illinois. She was born on July 11, 1957, in Joliet and was the daughter of the late Earl and Phyllis Colwell. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from St. Francis Academy with the class of 1975.
Julie was a wonderful woman,...
Walter E. Adamic
Nov 5, 2023
Our dad Walter E. Adamic, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 5, 2023, and was welcomed into Heaven by our mom Barbara with open arms, and with the music of a million barking, happy dogs.
A mischievous youth, Dad graduated from Saint Joseph’s Grade School and Joliet Catholic High School (1949) and attended night school at Joliet Junior...
Cynthia J. Kolodziej
Nov 4, 2023
Cynthia J. Kolodziej (nee Nemger)
Age 65 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital with her family by her side.
Born May 21, 1958 in Joliet, Cindy was a daughter of James and Peggy (Bonds) Nemger. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from St. Francis Academy with the class of 1976.
Cindy was...
John L. Mahan
Nov 3, 2023
John Mahan was welcomed into heaven on Nov 3, 2023. He passed peacefully with his family at his side.
John was born to Oma and Hugh Mahan on 12/22/30, in Hudson, Il. He was the fourth of six children. He was a man of very humble beginnings and often recalled studying by kerosene lamp. When he was 18, he...
Ralph R. Denewellis, Jr.
Nov 3, 2023
Ralph R. Denewellis, Jr.
Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Care with family by his side.
Born December 31, 1935 in Collinsville, Illinois, Ralph was the son of Ralph, Sr. and Ethel (Barley) Denewellis. He joined the United States Army and honorably served his country. Ralph, Jr. will be deeply missed,...
Elizabeth A. Szymczak
Nov 3, 2023
Elizabeth A. Szymczak (Betty)
Age 87 of Shorewood and previously of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 3, 2023 at home with her family by her side.
Born May 1, 1936 in Chicago to Clifford & Elizabeth Oberleitner, Betty found joy in the simple things in life. After graduating from St. Josephat Commercial High School with the class of...
Connie Shelton
Nov 2, 2023
Connie Shelton, 63 of Plainfield, IL. passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Joliet,IL
Connie is survived by her loving family, including her devoted husband, Kevin, her beloved son, Samuel, and cherished daughter, Renata Guynn. She was a doting grandmother to Ziggy, Ajay, and Andy, who held a special place in her heart.
She is also survived by her...
Janice H. Taylor (nee Enich)
Nov 2, 2023
Janice H. Taylor (nee Enich), a dedicated educator and advocate for education, passed away on November 2, 2023. Born on July 16, 1953, she leaves behind a legacy of compassion and excellence in the field of education.
Janice had an illustrious career in the Joliet Public School system, where she served as a teacher, administrator, and principal. She...
Charles " Charlie" Michael Oberholtzer
Nov 1, 2023
Charles (Charlie) Michael Oberholtzer, 56 passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Pueblo, Colorado.
Charles (Charlie) was born in Joliet on December 30,1966 and was raised in Crest Hill Illinois. Charlie attended Chaney Mongee grade school and graduated from Lockport Township High School In 1984. Charlie moved to Colorado in 1996 and worked in the beverage industry for...
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