Joliet, IL Obituaries

Robert Allen Militello

Oct 25, 2022

Robert A. Militello, age 64 passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 25, 2022 with his loving family and friends by his side. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 34 years Beth (Boland) Militello, daughter Hannah Militello and fiancé Eric Humer. Son of Janet Militello and the late James A. Militello; brother to Pamela (Brian) Stofko, James...

Oscar Chavez

Oct 24, 2022

Oscar Chavez, 30, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd.,Joliet,IL. Prayer service will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 9:20 a.m. at Tezak Funeral Home.

Funeral  mass will be held on...

Mary Jane (Griffin) Sadowski

Oct 23, 2022

Mary Jane Sadowski, 63, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Mary Jane loved camping and spending time with her dogs. She will be dearly missed and loved.

She is preceded in death by her parents: Howard Hermitt Sr. and Elvira Griffin and one brother; Howard Jr.

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Richard E. Bluth

Oct 18, 2022

Richard E. Bluth

Age 93 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Lightways Hospice with his family by his side.

Born September 1, 1929 in Joliet, he was a son of Anthony Bluth and Anne (Simonic) Bluth.

Richard graduated from Lockport High School with the class of 1947.

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Karen A. Plese

Oct 16, 2022

Karen A. Plese

Age 68 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet with her family by her side.

Born March 21, 1954 in Joliet, Karen was a daughter of Eugene and Eileen (Cox) Plese. She was raised and educated in Joliet and made a career for herself...

Nicholas A. Charletta

Oct 16, 2022

Nicholas A. Charletta

Age 96 of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022.

Born on September 24, 1926 in Joliet, he was a son of Louis and Lena (Sylvester) Charletta.

Loving and devoted husband of Rosalie (nee Darmata) whom he married on August 20, 1960.

Nicholas was preceded in death...

Michael L. McKeon

Oct 15, 2022

Michael L McKeon

Born 12-15-42 Died 10-15-22

Survived by his loving wife Pamela of 54 yrs (Parks)siblings Patti,Larry(Sandy)Tom,Mary(bob Misiurewicz)McKeon.Brother and sister-law Jeff(Georgia)Parks and Sherry (John)Rousonelos,Daughter-in-law Kelly(Greg) McKeon Granddaughter Caitlin(Danny)McKeon & Jean Fugett(Thomas)numerous Grandchildren & Great-grandchildren nieces & nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents Lawrence & Agnes(Valek)McKeon,in-laws Robert & Beverly Parks,sons...

Maryalice "Elsie" (Pruitt) Giovengo

Oct 15, 2022

Maryalice “Elsie” Giovengo (nee Pruitt), age 73, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 15, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Maryalice is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jerry Giovengo; children, Allison, Rebecca (John), Jerry (Sam) and David (Korrin); 15 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her mother,...

Mauricio Salvador Juarez

Oct 14, 2022

Mauricio Salvador Juarez, 67, passed  away on Friday, October 14, 2022 in Wilmington,IL. He was born on July 7, 1955 in  Traverse City, Michigan and later moved to Joliet,IL in 1960

Mauricio went by many names: Sal, Moe, Moe Green, Sexy Mexi, Morris Morado, Kermit, Morris The Cat, Pepper Man, Buddy and Uncle Buddy

He...

Mary R. (Capitino) Cusimano

Oct 13, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Mary Rose Cusimano, nee Capitino (known affectionately as Grandma Memo), our loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.

Mary was born October 12, 1926 and is survived by sons Joseph (Donna) and Samuel ‘Skip’ (Lottie); grandchildren Gina (Jim) Kopczynski, Jillian (Christopher) Jordan, Noel (Kelly) Hurst, Joe...

Janice Marie Feigerle

Oct 12, 2022

Janice Marie Feigerle, 73, of San Diego,CA. passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

She is preceded in death by her parents Anthony J. Feigerle Sr. and Margaret E. Bluth Feigerle.

She is survived by her one sister Jeannette Feigerle; one brother Anthony J.Feigerle Jr both of San Diego,CA., also surviving her are numerous cousins....

Bobby "B.J." Williams

Oct 11, 2022

Bobby “B.J.” Williams

Age 71 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at his home with his family by his side.

Born May 15, 1951 in Paragould, Arkansas, Bobby was a son of Claude and Glenda (Boone) Williams. He was raised and educated in Plainfield and graduated from Plainfield Central High School with...

Daniel R. Wilda

Oct 10, 2022

Daniel Richard Wilda, age 69, was born on July 28, 1953 and passed away suddenly on Monday, October 10, 2022.

Daniel lived in Joliet before and after serving in the military. He proudly enlisted in the United States Army and was a retired disabled veteran. He devoted his life to his family, friends and his career in...

Thaddeus J. Hylek

Oct 5, 2022

Thaddeus J. Hylek, 98,  passed away early Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. His family was the love of his life. Life-long resident of the Joliet/Lockport area, Ted was a founding member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Lockport. He enjoyed his weekly breakfasts at...

Jo Ann (Sartori) Van Allen

Oct 3, 2022

Jo Ann Van Allen (nee Sartori)

Age 84 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Arcadia Care in Morris with her loving family by her side.

Jo Ann is survived by her daughter: Julie A. (David) Wiedmeyer; grandchildren: David A. (Kelly) Wiedmeyer Jr., Zachary L. Wiedmeyer and Gianna N. (Travis) Wiedmeyer...

Guadalupe Martinez

Sep 30, 2022

Guadalupe Martinez, entro a eterno descanso rodeada por su amada familia a la edad de 86 años el Viernes, 30 de Septiembre 2022.

La velación será de 4:00 P.M. a 8:00 P.M. el Martes, 4 de Octubre de 2022 en la Funeraria de Tezak , 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet,IL. Los servicios continuaran el Miercoles , 5 Octubre,...

Harold "Jack" Rasmussen

Sep 28, 2022

Harold “Jack” Rasmussen, age 78, 2022, at rest on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 with his beloved wife by his side.

Jack is survived by his wife Georgene (nee Velemir); daughters, Kim (Steve) Ingles, Kelly (James) Basye, Carol (Terry) Bielfeldt and Cathleen “Kate” (Kent) Robinson; stepson, Derek (Tracy) Kula; sister, JoAnn Nahas; nephews, J.P. (Becky) Rasmussen, Nick (Kellie)...

Roberta M. (Brocker) Kapinus

Sep 26, 2022

Roberta “Bert” M. Kapinus (Brocker), 86, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. Roberta was born on September 4, 1936 in Joliet, IL.  She retired from Joliet School District 86 after many years of service.

Roberta enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin and playing cards with her friends. Every Christmas, she spent hours in the kitchen...

William R. Telfer, Jr.

Sep 10, 2022

William Robert Telfer, Jr.

“Bill”

Age 72 of Elwood and formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet with his family by his side.

Bill lived a life of many accomplishments. He was an actor, a teacher, and a bookseller, but mainly a free-lance...

Ronald A. Bevil II

Sep 10, 2022

Ronald A. Bevil II, 49, of Plainfield, Illinois, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2022.

Ron was born on October 5, 1972, to Ronald and Sherry Bevil (nee Budrick). The oldest of four children, Ron was affectionately known as Ronnie by his family.  Ron loved animals his entire life, catching them in the wild as a child,...