Joliet, IL Obituaries

Aug 29, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Michael Sallese, age 84, born into eternal life on Monday, August 29, 2022.  He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a five-year battle with cancer.

Joe was born in Joliet to immigrant parents, Michele and Bianca Sallese from Caramanico, Italy.  He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of...

Aug 20, 2022

Richard B Walkey, 78, Vietnam War Veteran and longtime resident of Crest Hill, IL passed away Saturday August 20th, 2022.

“Walkey” as he was known to many, was born January 8, 1944 to the late George & Lenore Walkey.

Walkey, a proud American served in the United States Marine Corp., and was honorably discharged in...

Aug 18, 2022

Gregory Michael Caretto, age 58, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease at Lightways Hospice Care Center in Joliet with his mother by his side.

Born on August 10, 1964, in Joliet, Illinois.  Greg attended Troy Schools and Joliet West High School. He was an avid musician with...

Aug 16, 2022

Gerald McDermott Neff, 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

Gerald worked at Union Linen as well as working as a City of Joliet municipal worker street foreman for 25 years. He was also President of the Local 440 union for six years as well as working for 25...

Aug 11, 2022

Benedict J. “Ben” Tekel, 92, of Joliet passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and entered Heaven’s gates on August 11, 2022.

Born in Joliet, Illinois on February 15, 1930, Ben attended St. Cyril & Methodist School and Joliet Catholic High School. Ben served for the United States Army in the Korean War and earned the...

Aug 10, 2022

Dennis James Doty

Age 57 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in the comfort of his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 15, 1964 in Chicago, Dennis was a son of Billy and Mildred (nee’ Kohout) Doty. He was raised in the Chicagoland area and graduated from Joliet...

Aug 10, 2022

John Michael Dolosic, age 75, at rest on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Lightways Hospice Home after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer.

John is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Kathleen (nee Thomas); beloved children, Stephanie Pardy, James (Megan) Dolosic and Daniel Dolosic; five grandchildren, Ashley, Patrick, Grace, Logan and Clark; sister,...

Aug 7, 2022

Patricia J. Vranich “Pat” (nee Bolte), age 82, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Patricia is survived by her loving children, Donald and Laura Vranich; nieces and nephews, Ronald Jr. (Ellen), Brian (Punky), Susan (Tim), and Julie (Jeannie); special niece, Patti; sister-in-law, Judith (the late Ronald) Bolte; and her furry companion, Angel....

Aug 6, 2022

Jose Humberto Lomeli, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 in Joliet, IL.

Jose is survived by his wife: Graciela Lomeli; his daughter: Brenda (Luis) Cazares, two sons: Umberto (Christina Czarnecki) Lomeli and Rey Lomeli, grandchildren: Kassandra Cazares, Andres Cazares, Alejandra Cazares, Olivia Lomeli and Jordan Lomeli.

He is preceded in death by his...

Aug 6, 2022

Adolfo G. Arias Sr., age 74, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital.

Adolfo is survived by his three loving children, Adolfo Jr. (Rachael), Esteban (Claudia) and Jacqueline (Hipolito) Flores; loving grandfather of Adolfo, Olivia, Emilio, Jesus, Aranza Arias; Carla and Andres Flores; twin sister, Celina; sister, Belen; brothers, Raul, Lino...

Aug 5, 2022

Thomas J Sicinski, 86 of Joliet IL, passed away August 5, 2022.  Survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Jacquelyn Sicinski, nee (Klen) and his faithful and beloved daughter Joy Sicinski. Daughter Jill Vella (Sicinski), son-in-law Michael Vella, and grandson Nicholas Vella.  Also survived by his beautiful granddaughter Danielle Vella, finance Andy De Jesus, and his cherished great...

Aug 4, 2022

Maureen P. McCarley (known affectionately as “Mau” by family and friends) passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 4, 2022. Mau was born on January 27, 1950, in Joliet Illinois. She was the third child of William and Wilhelmine McCarley. She loved crafting, her cats, spending time with her family and going up to northern...

Jul 31, 2022

Nancy J. Krochmal

Born: May 02, 1937

Died: July 31, 2022

Nancy J. Krochmal, age 85 yrs passed away July 31, 2022.

Survived by her beloved husband: Walter (Wally) Krochmal; her children: Dawn Silvers, Robert Gardner and Kim (Mike) Bernard; two sister-in-laws: Mary Louise (late Bill) Gura, and Diane (Dennis) Bales;...

Jul 30, 2022

Darcey V. Molyneux

Age 93 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Born August 23, 1928 in Barnes City, Iowa, Darcey was the son of Thomas and Ethel (Strong) Molyneux. He was raised and educated in Barnes City and graduated from Barnes City High School with...

Jul 29, 2022

Richard C. Horvath

“Dick”

Age 79 of Lockport, passed away peacefully & quietly on Friday, July 29, 2022 while surrounded by his entire family at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Dick is survived by his wife: Patricia (Burla) of 54 years; his son: Rich and wife Sharon (Sestak), and his two grandchildren:...

Jul 27, 2022

Michael J. Kipilla

“Mike”

Age 42 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at his home.

Born September 2, 1979 in Joliet, Mike was the son of Edward and Judy (Peceniak) Kipilla. He was raised and educated in Joliet and attended DeVry University to obtain his associate’s degree in computer...

Jul 26, 2022

Marian Barbara Schoener (nee Zelko), age 82, passed away on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

Marian is survived by her daughters, Heidi (Scott) Domark and Susie (Mark) Scheuber; granddaughters, Hannah (Jeff) Kazak, Katie (Noemi) Scheuber, Hayley Domark and Maddie Scheuber; and great-granddaughter, Leah Kazak.

Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Mark Schoener; parents,...

Jul 25, 2022

Glenn E. McBride passed away at Ascension St Joseph Hospital July 25, 2022 with his beloved by his side.

Glenn was born to Jane (nee Becker) and Glenn Roy McBride on February 3, 1955. Raised in South Wilmington, IL, he wrestled for Gardner South Wilmington High School, graduating in 1973. Glenn served in the U.S. Navy aboard...

Jul 25, 2022

Mary Maticic (nee Kosir), 95, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, July 25, 2022.

Mary was born on August 15th, 1926. She retired from St. Joseph Hospital after 35 years of service. Some of Mary’s hobbies included: bingo, dancing to polka music, garage saling, and picnics at St. Joseph’s...

Jul 20, 2022

Brad Chinderle, age 41, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022.

Born on November 30, 1980, Brad attended St. Mary Nativity Grade School and Lockport Township High School where he graduated in 1998. He attended Universal Technical Institute where he learned the trade of heating and air conditioning/refrigeration. This education launched his career with Plainfield Refrigeration where...