Joliet, IL Obituaries

Apr 19, 2022

Carl David Hines Jr., born December 1st, 1930 left us sadly April 19, 2022 at the age of 91.  Born in Joliet, IL to Carl David Hines Sr. and Viola (Ward). He lived a long and fulfilled life in Mesa, AZ with his loving and devoted Wife Phyllis (Kwasigroch) of 69 years.

Carl was the father of...

Apr 18, 2022

Carl Andrew Sowa, age 87, of Shorewood, passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022.

Survived by his loving wife, Bonita Bortoli Sowa; daughters, Annelise Rakoczy-Sowa and Roxanne Hatting; grandchild, Quentin Sowa; step-daughters, Debra (Eugene) Harper, Cindy Smuda, Holly (Terrance) Peeples, and Tina Robanske; step-grandchildren, Devyn and Emily Robanske and Julia Walaszek; nieces, Mari-Ellen Robinson, Leanne (Thomas) Peterson,...

Apr 18, 2022

It is with great sadness that the Shetina family announce the peaceful passing of Joe Shetina, Monday, April 18, 2022 at his home in Joliet, Illinois. Joe was born Joseph Robert Shetina on October 29, 1937 in Rockdale, Illinois and was a son of Edward and Jennie (Troha) Shetina.

Joe was a graduate with the class of...

Apr 17, 2022

Michael C. Briese, age 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

Mike was born May 13, 1951 in Joliet.  He attended St. Peter’s Lutheran school and graduated from Joliet Central High School.  He worked several jobs until he became disabled with Muscular Dystrophy.  He was a champion dart player and huge baseball fan.  Mike frequently...

Apr 13, 2022

Tara Lynn Shiffer, age 47, of Joliet, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at a nursing facility in Burnham, IL.

Born in Kankakee, May 6, 1974, she was a resident of Joliet from age 3. She attended Reedwood Elementary and Joliet Central High School graduating in 1992. Tara helped in the kitchen of her parents’...

Apr 12, 2022

Donato Cruz Lopez, age 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

Donato Survived by his love of his life of 67 years, Hope Perez Lopez; 6 children, Hugo (Teresa) Lopez, Robert Lopez, George Lopez (Dolores), Michael Lopez, Michelle (Enrique Cabanas) and David (Michelle) Lopez; brothers, Frutoso, Francisco, Alfredo, Gil;...

Apr 7, 2022

Lorie Jean Hubert (nee’ Lichtenwalter)

Age 70 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at home with her family by her side.

Born March 25, 1952 in Joliet, Lorie Jean was the daughter of Roger and Betty Lou (Burson) Lichtenwalter. She was raised and educated in the Joliet area and graduated from...

Apr 7, 2022

Marina Ortiz de Arias, 75, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Joliet, IL. She was born on July 1946 in Cepio Moroleon Guanajuato, Mexico.

A fun loving person Marina enjoyed making her secret mole recipe as well as cooking many traditional dishes. She always had people at her house visiting her and will be greatly...

Apr 6, 2022

Emerzia Shroba, 96, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Joliet,IL.

Beloved wife and mother, dearest grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Her strength, grace and devotion to family will be forever cherished.

Emerzia was a devout Catholic who loved supporting her church, first as a longtime member of St. Cyril and Methodius Altar and Rosary Society,...

Apr 5, 2022

Somsanith “Nith” E. Raxavong, 60, of Joliet, IL, died April 5, 2022, after a two year battle with colon cancer.

He leaves behind his wife, Kinna Raxavong, son, Alex Raxavong and daughter, Tiffanie Raxavong all of Joliet, IL, along with 3 brother and 2 sisters in Laos and Thailand. He was preceded by his parents, Khamtam and...

Apr 1, 2022

Dorothy Bernidine Pauson, 97, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 in Joliet,IL.

Loving mother to Lisa (James Jr.) Padilla and Jana (Kenneth) Chudwin, she was a proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was an unselfish loving person who with her inner strength...

Apr 1, 2022

Louis P. Clavenna, Jr. born, June 9,1923 in Detroit, Michigan.

Louis attended school in Detroit and was drafted into the U.S. Army in November 1948.  His 1st overseas assignment was in Okinawa, Japan. As Lieutenant, he was then ordered to take his unit to Korea.  His mission was to include storage, handling and shipping of munitions to...

Mar 31, 2022

Virgil Wayne Skoien

Age 82 of Joliet, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Born May 24, 1939 in Joliet, Wayne was a son of Henry and Esther (Rutter) Skoien. He was raised and educated in Joliet and when of age,...

Mar 31, 2022

Adolfo Escamilla Salinas entro a eterno descanso el Jueves, 31 de Marzo del año 2022 a la edad de 77 años, en Joliet,IL.

Es precedida en muerte por sus padres Francisco Escamilla and Crispina Salinas Familia sobreviviente para mantener sus recuerdos en vida es su esposa Faustina Gonzalez, hijos: Jose Francisco Escamilla & Alma Gallegos, Manuel Escamilla...

Mar 26, 2022

Ezekiel Ahmad Dawson

“Zeke”

Age 39 of Crest Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home.

Born May 10, 1982 in Joliet, Ezekiel Ahmad was a son of Buzz and Ellen (Cigler) Dawson. Zeke brought joy and happiness to everyone he knew. He had a passion for cooking and gardening...

Mar 25, 2022

Bruce Stephen Hockin, 77, passed away on March 25, 2022.

Bruce spent 30 years working at International Harvester in Burr Ridge,IL. He started as a blacksmith apprentice and then worked in various areas at the plant. He spent his time in the tin, machine, and assembly shops and retired as a shop supervisor.  Bruce was an all-around...

Mar 24, 2022

Dorothy Mae Rommel Janda (nee’ Matuszewski)

Age 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Amita Health Adventist Medical Center in Bolingbrook.

Born February 6, 1936 in Joliet, Dorothy Mae was a daughter of Albert and Christine (Valek) Matuszewski. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Providence High...

Mar 21, 2022

Guacolda Barahona Larrain of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Guacolda was a native of the country of Chile. She was born on June 3, 1936, and was the youngest of nine children and a daughter of Teresa Larrain Canales and Javier Barahona Sotomayor.

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Mar 12, 2022

Claude H. Gordan, Jr.

Age 88 and lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet with his family by his side.

Born May 23, 1933 in Joliet, Claude was a son of Claude Gordan, Sr. and Veronica (Rys) Oberts. He was raised and educated in Joliet...

Mar 11, 2022

Zofia Josephina Brunice Szelenbaum (nee’ Rutkowska)

Age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Salud Wellness in Joliet.

Born May 15, 1924 in Poland, Zofia spent three years in a Nazi war camp and met her future Polish husband in a refugee camp. Throughout Zofia’s life she remained a devoted parishioner to...