Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Ramona Tovias

Ramona Tovias

Jan 17, 2022

Ramona Tovias , 84,  falleció el 17 de Enero del 2022 .Nacida el 31  de Agosto 1937 de padres Mateo Tovias y Felicitas Martinez.

Ramona fue una mujer muy querida por su familia y todos los que la conocieron. Fue una persona de mucha fe' que dedico' su vida a Dios y a la oracion, un persona...

Glenn Johnson

Glenn Johnson

Jan 15, 2022

Glenn Johnson was born to the union of Ray William Johnson, Sr. and Lottie Mae (Hurn) Johnson, May 26, 1948. He was the 8th child of 13, born in Cairo, IL.

He attended Washington Grade School and later graduated from Sumner High School in Cairo, IL. As a youth, Glenn worked in the fields. As a young...

Dennis J. Michalak

Dennis J. Michalak

Jan 15, 2022

Dennis “Denny” James Michalak, age 70, was called home by God unexpectedly on January 15th, 2022.

Denny was an extraordinary man with a wide variety of interests and passions. He grew up loving all sports and that ultimately led him to a robust career in coaching and teaching. Raising his two children was a particular time of...

Mary Agnes (Grabow)  Muren

Mary Agnes (Grabow) Muren

Jan 14, 2022

Mary Agnes Muren

Age 96 of Joliet, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born July 11, 1925 in Joliet, Mary was a daughter of Charles and Mary (Hayes) Grabow. She was raised and educated in Joliet and attended St. John the Baptist Grade School and...

John "Jack" Theron Doyle

John "Jack" Theron Doyle

Jan 14, 2022

John Theron Doyle “Jack” Age 80 of Channahon, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Born February 8, 1941 in Joliet, Jack was the son of Theron and Sarah Hildegarde (nee Rogers) Doyle. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township Central High School with the class...

Hugh A. O'Hara, Jr.

Hugh A. O'Hara, Jr.

Jan 13, 2022

Hugh A. O’Hara Jr., age 71 of Shorewood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 13, 2022 in Naples, Florida.

Born April 18, 1950 in Chicago, IL, the middle of three children, Hugh spent his career working for ComEd, Midwest Generation and finally NRG in Chicago, Morris and Joliet. Hugh was most proud of his family; his wife,...

Charles Scott King

Charles Scott King

Jan 13, 2022

Charles Scott King, 84, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022.

A beloved teacher for many years at St. Francis Academy (now J.C.A.). Charles was a devoted rail fan at Illinois Railway Museum in Union, IL, A secular Franciscan at St.  John’s parish in Joliet, he enjoyed St. Joe’s picnics in the summer. He will be dearly missed....

Kenneth L. Peterson

Kenneth L. Peterson

Jan 11, 2022

Kenneth L. Peterson

Age 77 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Amita Health Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born May 28, 1944 in Joliet, Kenneth was a son of the late Sven and Agnes (Kellsner) Peterson. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with...

Alex J. Soley Jr., Obl. OSB

Alex J. Soley Jr., Obl. OSB

Jan 11, 2022

Alex “Al” John Soley Jr. Obl. OSB, age 70, born into eternal life on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Al was a proud Oblate of the Order of St. Benedict in which he associated with the Benedictine community to enrich his Christian way of life. He was also a Third-Degree Knight of Columbus....

Erika (Van Dur Furth Bagdanowich)  Baillie-David

Erika (Van Dur Furth Bagdanowich) Baillie-David

Jan 9, 2022

Erika Baillie-David (Van Dur Furth Bagdanowich), age 92, kicked open the pearly white gates on January 9th, 2022, after her earthly body could no longer contain her unrelenting spirit. Erika’s legacy is carried on through her children, Sonja and Clive, her granddaughter Elaine, and through all the lives she came into contact with.

Erika was born in...

William F. Scholtes

William F. Scholtes

Jan 9, 2022

William Francis Scholtes

“Bill”

Age 98, passed away peacefully January 9, 2022 at his home.  Born June 20, 1923 in Joliet, IL, William was the son of the late Nicholas and Barbara (Fonck) Scholtes. William devoted his life to his family.  He was a loving, generous, and selfless soul.

William Scholtes was a...

Richard M. Micus

Richard M. Micus

Jan 8, 2022

Richard Micus possessed remarkable magnetism, from the moment he was born on March 22, 1974 in Chicago, IL to Donna Micus, until his sudden passing on January 8, 2022 at the age of 47, with his daughter Jordan Micus by his side. He had the ability to immerse anyone in conversation, no matter the topic, and the drive to...

Janice M. Andrews

Janice M. Andrews

Jan 8, 2022

Janice M. Andrews, age 84, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL.

Janice was born and raised on Joliet’s East Side where she attended St Cyril & Methodius, as well as St. Francis Academy. While working at Barrets, on the corner of Henderson and Jackson, she met...

Cresencia (Rodriguez)  Martinez

Cresencia (Rodriguez) Martinez

Jan 7, 2022

Cresencia (Rodriguez) Martinez, 89, de Joliet  eterno descanso el Viernes 7 de Enero de 2022.

Cresencia nació de Masedonio y Locadia Rodriguez en México. Ella fue profundamente amada y será extrañada.

Le sobreviven su quierdo esposo; Francisco Maritinez su hijo; Juan Martinez, hijas; Clementina Rodriguez, Margarita Guzman, Martina Martinez ,Grancisca Martinez y nietos y familiares...

Ervin "Cook" Anderson

Ervin "Cook" Anderson

Jan 7, 2022

Ervin Lloyd Anderson, age 84, entered his heavenly home on Friday, January 7, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Ervin dedicated 45 years as a track inspector with EJ&E Railroad and had a great love for trains. He was a longtime member of the Joliet Moose. Ervin was active in his local church, Crystal...

Raymond E Swank Jr.

Raymond E Swank Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

Raymond E. Swank, Jr., 49, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved mother: Janice (nee Kempke); loving siblings, Chris (Mark) Smith, Kathy (Thomas) Perry, Phillip (Diane) Cooper, Kimberly Navarro and Edith (George) Walsh; cherished nieces and nephews; Crystal, Nathaniel (Marianne), Johanna (Josh),...

Jean H. (Parkes)  McKanna

Jean H. (Parkes) McKanna

Jan 4, 2022

Jean Hilda Parkes McKanna peacefully passed away January 4, 2022, at the age of 92.  She was born February 15, 1929, in Bewdley, England.  She married Bernard W. McKanna and immigrated to America in 1946 after the bombings of London during World War II.   Her talents were many; she was an extremely accomplished seamstress, knitter, and devout animal...

Caroline E. Davis

Caroline E. Davis

Jan 2, 2022

Caroline Elizabeth Davis (Cassidy) was born on April 4th 1962, to Michael and Anne (Nancy ) Cassidy of Ireland and Harvey, Illinois.

She was the youngest of seven cherished children. She graduated from Thornwood High School and Catherine College Secretarial School. She was employed at UPS as a Receipt and Dispatch Specialist for 25 years and a...

Therese Ann (Krizmanic)  Terdich

Therese Ann (Krizmanic) Terdich

Jan 1, 2022

Therese Ann Terdich (nee Krizmanic)

Age 91 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Presence Villa Franciscan in Joliet.

Born June 3, 1930 in Joliet, Therese was a daughter of John and Cenka (nee Bajt) Krizmanic. She was a lifelong resident of Joliet and worked as a secretary...

Margaret Ann Attaway

Margaret Ann Attaway

Dec 30, 2021

Margaret Ann Attaway, 92, passed away at Senior Star Memory Care in Romeoville,IL., on Thursday, December 30, 2021.

Survived by her loving daugthers, Margaret Rose (Bradley) Gilbert and Patricia Ann (Donald) Kroesch; son-in-law, Lesley Sanders; sister, Bernadine (George) Price; sister-in-law, Delores (Robert) Colstock; grandchildren, James (Allison) Kroesch, Jeffrey (Veronica) Kroesch, Crystal Gilbert, Shannon Marquardt, Tana (Jack) Brylewski,...