Joliet, IL Obituaries

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...

Jun 10, 2022

Billy G. Holland, age 80, at rest on Friday, June 10, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

Billy is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Janet (nee Presswood); children, Dan Holland and Danette (the late Billy) McFarland; daughter-in-law, Maria (nee DelRose) Holland; grandchildren, Gianni (Michael) Nieto, Cathy Beckett, Junior (Xochitl) Beckett, Kyle Gersich,...

Jun 5, 2022

Barbara S. Faust

Age 84 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 5, 2022 at her home with her family by her side.

Born April 20, 1938 in Joliet, Barbara Sue was a daughter of Edward and Wilhelmina (Lightner) Mahoney. She was raised and educated in Joliet and attended Joliet Central High School....

Jun 5, 2022

Donald Henry Hubert, age 78, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2022 in New Mexico.

Donald graduated in 1962 from Joliet Catholic High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and went on to own his own handyman business following his military involvement. Donald was a Chicago Cubs fan through and through. One...

Jun 3, 2022

Marilyn L. Campus (nee Omotta) 74 passed away at home after a six-year courageous battle with cancer on June 3, 2022.  Preceded by her Mother Betty (nee Smith) and her Father Louis Omotta.

Survived by her husband of 54 years Daniel Campus, daughter Danielle Ingmanson and son Brian Campus; granddaughter Emily Ingmanson and grandson Luke Ingmanson.  Also...

Jun 1, 2022

Joseph Nieves, 66, of Rockdale, IL sadly passed away on June 1st, 2022 after a battle with liver disease.

Joseph was born to Louis and Marie Nieves on April 13, 1956.

After attending Angel Guardian Orphanage, Mr. Nieves went on to work for the phone company and retired after 32 years.

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