Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jul 16, 2022

Raymond Louis Yakich, age 93, of Joliet, IL passed away Saturday, July 16th 2022 at Lightways Hospice. He was born on June 19th in 1929 to the late John and Frances (Videtich) Yakich.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years Shirley (Kittrell) Yakich, one son Don (Laurie Banek) Yakich; two daughters Sandy (Tom) Byron...

Jul 15, 2022

It is with great sadness and much love that the Family of Richard J Sepeda 69 of Joliet Illinois, announces his peaceful passing on July 15, 2022. Surrounded by his loving wife Brenda and son Elian.

A dedicated musician loving to play all varieties of instruments. Beginning with trumpet and bass.

Richie was well known...

Jul 15, 2022

Donald Newcomb, age 84 at rest on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Center in Bolingbrook, IL.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Eileen (nee Rambow) Newcomb; children, Beth Ann Newcomb, Rebecca (Tom) Garcia, Stanley Newcomb, Connie Newcomb, Donna Etheridge, Karen Newcomb and Shannon (Linda) Newcomb; Eileen's children: Bill (Paula)...

Jul 14, 2022

Arthur “Art” H. Schumann, age 90, at rest on Thursday, July 14, 2022.

Art is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of 68 years, Olga (nee Kesich); children, David (Carol); Don and Debra (Jeff Wagnaar) Schumann; grandchildren, Kari Madden, Kelsey (Cesar) Del Rio, Danielle (David Ortiz) Schumann and Michael (Courtney) Schumann; great-grandchildren, Breck and...

Jul 10, 2022

Roger J. Rademacher, age 83, died peacefully, Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Care, Joliet, IL. following his battle with cancer.

Roger was born on November 15, 1938 in Joliet and a lifelong area resident. A graduate of Lockport High School, class of 1956. Roger was a United States Air Force Veteran. He had a passion...

Jul 8, 2022

Edwin A. Olszta Sr., age 90, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 8, 2022 with his loving family by his side. A lifelong resident of Joliet he was born on August 1, 1931.

Left to cherish his memory are his children; Annette (Mike) Murphy, Edwin Jr. (Patty) Olszta, Anthony (Denise) Olszta, Joseph (Mary Lynn)...

Jul 7, 2022

Eileen A. Plese, 91, of Crest Hill, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, July 7, 2022 to join her loving husband Eugene and their daughter Kathy.

At her side at Lightways Hospice were her loving daughters, Karen Plese, Kim (Paul) Finnegan; grandkids, Cody and Allison Hodges.

She is survived by her sister, Marilynn Plese....

Jul 6, 2022

Manuel Lopez Guerra,96, passed away Wednesday, July 06, 2022 at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Naperville, IL surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his sister Eloisa and his children: Manuel Lopez (Graciela Leal), Ovidio Lopez (Lilia Gonzalez), Jose Lopez (Luisa C. Flores), Jesus Lopez (Lucila Soto), Oralia Lopez (Jim Beamon). Also surviving him...

Jul 6, 2022

Jean Novak

Age 85, peacefully passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 15, 1936 in Joliet. A lifelong resident of the area, Jean graduated from Joliet Central High School and was very proud of attending the Silver Cross Nursing Program which was especially useful with...

Jul 6, 2022

Genevieve M. Gora (nee Gembicki)

Age 99 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at home with loving family by her side.

Born December 15, 1922 in Joliet, Genevieve was a daughter of Peter and Mary (Szymaszek) Gembicki. She was raised and educated in Joliet. Genevieve was a devout Catholic, former member...

Jul 5, 2022

Jose Perez Gonzalez, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Jose also known by close family and friends as "El Doc" graduated from The National Autonomous University of Mexico as a doctor in the field of General Medicine in 1978. He was passionate about his profession and was very caring and devoted to all of his...

Jul 2, 2022

Shirley T. Ware (nee Logsdon)

“G.G.”

Age 83 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 2, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Born January 26, 1939 in Brandenburg, Kentucky, but called Crest Hill home for nearly 70 years. Shirley dedicated over 45 years as a hairdresser, owning...

Jul 2, 2022

Frank Mendoza

Age 80 of Chaney/Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side.

Born October 3, 1941 in Joliet, Frank was a son of Pascual and Delores (Magana) Mendoza. He was raised and educated in the Joliet area and graduated from Lockport Township High...

Jun 30, 2022

Henrietta Gomez

Age 88 of Joliet, passed away peacefully in her home of over 60 years with her family by her side.

Born September 4, 1933 in Joliet, Henrietta was a daughter of Cleto and Anita (Roa) Hernandez. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from St. Francis Academy with the class of...

Jun 25, 2022

Evelyn J. Grskovic “Jackie,” age 96, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Evelyn is survived by her children, Gary Grskovic, Nancy Waesco, Gale (Rick) McTee and Gwen (John) Dow; grandchildren, Casey Grskovic, Sean (Jen) Waesco, Stacey (Isaac) Hart, Zachary McTee, Renee McTee, Teddy (John Simov) Dow, Nikki (Gary) Miller; great-grandchildren, Luke Waesco, John Waesco and Olivia...

Jun 21, 2022

Kathleen “Kathy” Giaudrone (nee Tekel), 55, of Joliet passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, surrounded by her family. Kathy was born on November 5, 1966.  She was the daughter of Benedict and Marie (Umek) Tekel.

Kathy attended St. Mary Nativity Catholic Grade School, St. Francis Academy, and St. Joe’s College of Nursing, Joliet, where she earned...

Jun 20, 2022

Walter M. Rice Sr., 68 passed away on Monday, June 20,2022 in Joliet, IL. He was born to the late Robert and Louise Rice on October 4, 1953 in Chicago, IL. Walter worked and retired from Caterpillar after 34 years. He is preceded in death by three siblings; Mary, Robert and Elois. Left to cherish his memory is his...

Jun 18, 2022

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Charles R. Bruno, age 81 of Plainfield Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

Charles was born on January 15th in Joliet and was a son of Charles P. and Elaine (nee...

Jun 15, 2022

David J. Harrison

Age 69 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet with his family by his side.

Born February 11, 1953 in Joliet, Dave was a son of Duard and Collette (Stuckel) Harrison. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic...

Jun 12, 2022

Robert “Bob” D. McIntosh

Age 91 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet surrounded by family.

Born September 7, 1930 in Waukegan, IL, Bob was the son of Roland and Mary Jane (White) McIntosh. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township...