Joliet, IL Obituaries

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...

Mar 8, 2022

Audrey Jean Churnovic nee Welz, age 95, a lifelong resident of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at home with her family by her side.

Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Richard, loving mother of Richard (Nancy) Churnovic, Jr., Lynn (Michael) Miller, Janice (Jim) Coats, John (Sylvia) Churnovic, Mary Ann (Alan)...

Mar 4, 2022

John Bernard Vogrin, age 62, at rest on Friday, March 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

John is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Jeanette (nee Schoech) Vogrin; children, Melissa (Bret) Onderisin, Nicole Vogrin, Becky (fiancé Ryan Abernathy) Vogrin; granddaughter, Leah Onderisin; siblings, Cathy (Vago) Galounis, Patti (Bob) Edwards, Lori (Ken) Krumreich and Jim...

Mar 3, 2022

Dr. Gregory “Doc” Jackson passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 75.

A lifelong sports fan, he played high school basketball for The Central Bears of South Bend, Indiana in his hometown. He graduated from the University of Indiana optometry program before proudly serving in the...

Mar 2, 2022

Laura Kimak (nee Jandura), 72, lifelong resident of Joliet and the New Lenox area, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Dwayne Kimak; two daughters, Jennifer (James) Marchert Jr., and Pamela (David) Shepard; six grandchildren, Melanie (Nathan) Collins, Jessica (Alex) Shugarman, James Marchert III, Emily, Nicole, and...

Mar 1, 2022

Maureen “Moe” Levesque (nee Scully), 72 of Bartlett,IL. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents George and Jean (nee Whitgrove) Scully and her sister in law Patty Tait Scully.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 52 years...

Feb 28, 2022

Frederick Martin, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Fred is survived by his wife of 72 years, Maryrose (née Luchik) and children: Sharon (the late Mark) Evans, Janice (John) Sinchak, Fredrick (Ruth) Martin, and Christopher (Eileen) Martin; grandchildren: Kyleen Evans, Tonille Evans, Hailey Mary Evans, Amanda (Matt) Bethards,...

Feb 28, 2022

Joseph Wolf

“Chach”

Age 91 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 with his family by his side.

Born March 16, 1930 in Joliet, Joseph was a son of Anton and Mary (Mufich) Wolf. He was raised and educated in Joliet and attended Joliet Catholic High School. Following High School,...

Feb 27, 2022

Anne V. Olszta (nee Prospero), age 87, passed away, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease, peacefully at home on Sunday, February 27, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Anne is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Edwin A. Olszta Sr.; children, Annette (Mike) Murphy, Edwin Jr. (Patty) Olszta, Anthony (Denise)...

Feb 24, 2022

Catherine Dolores Bernice Anzelc Emery, age 89, passed away gracefully on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Born May 2, 1932 in Rockdale, IL, a resident of Wheaton, IL for 20 years and of Lemont, IL for the last 40 years.

Catherine is survived by her two loving children: Robert (Lynne) Emery and Diane Emery; loving grandchildren:...

Feb 22, 2022

George Petrilla

Age 91 of Crest Hill, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with his loving family by his side. George was born on July 20, 1930, in Joliet, IL.  After high school George proudly joined the United States Navy during the Korean War. Once he was discharged,...

Feb 21, 2022

James L. Clementi, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 21, 2022. Jim was born August 28, 1930 to the late Luigi and Louisa (Colzani) Clementi in Joliet. Jim has been a Joliet resident all his life. On July 10, 1954 he married Eleanor Ward at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and together they built their home...

Feb 15, 2022

Pauline V. Cemeno

“Polly”

Age 92 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her son’s home with family by her side.

Born November 5, 1929 in Joliet, Polly was a daughter of Bill and Rose (Metille) Werner, and was raised and educated in the Joliet area. Polly was a...

Feb 14, 2022

Juan Antonio Orozco Age:46 Passed away: February 14,2022 Juan Antonio llegó a los Estados Unidos en busca del Sueño Americano. Dejó atrás a su mamá y a su papá para lograr una vida mejor para él, su esposa y, más adelante, a la familia que irían construyendo. Juan Antonio era un luchador. Tenía más de un trabajo para darle...

Feb 14, 2022

Dorothy Jeanette Partipilo

Age 86 of Crest Hill and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Rock Run Place in Joliet.

Born August 25, 1935 in Chicago, Dorothy was a daughter of Joseph and Ann (Horina) Knize. She was raised and educated in the Chicagoland area and throughout her life...

Feb 14, 2022

John Joseph Shaw, Jr. “Shoes”, 64, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022

John was born March 11, 1957 and raised in Joliet, graduating from St. Cyril Methodius Grade School, and Providence Catholic High School. John was a diehard Chicago White Sox fan and Chicago Blackhawks fan. He loved playing slow-pitch softball and was considered one of the...

Feb 10, 2022

Mary Lou Carlson (nee Crnkovic), age 75, at rest on Thursday, February 10, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Mary Lou was a long-time resident of Joliet and graduate of St. Francis Academy class of 1964. She retired from Christian Brothers Services in 2011. Mary Lou volunteered at Taft School as Playground Supervisor, became a...

Feb 9, 2022

Connie Rae Verbic (nee Hazel), 76, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was born July 20, 1945 in Bloomington, IL.

Connie was a graduate of Wilmington High School, class of ’63. A licensed beautician, she worked for many years in beauty supply retail before retiring in 2017. An avid Cubs fan, Connie was also...

Feb 8, 2022

On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 the spirit of our dear loved one Stacy Collette Harris departed this life at her residence in Joliet, IL. Stacy was born on June 12, 1981 in Joliet, IL to Vicki Harris and Kenneth Cage. Stacy graduated from Joliet Central High School after which she enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed...