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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Richard W. Stonitsch
Dec 25, 2021
Richard “Dick” William Stonitsch, 81, of Minooka, IL passed away Saturday, Christmas morning (December 25, 2021). He was born in Joliet, IL to Helen (nee Swan) and Arthur Stonitsch.
He is survived by his cherished and devoted wife of 34 years, Mary Lou (Briski) Stonitsch; children, Sheri (Robert Duane) Boyett, William (Judy) Stonitsch, Todd...
Leonard Russell Overcash Sr.
Dec 22, 2021
Leonard Russell Overcash Sr., age 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.
Leonard is survived by his wife, MaryFran; sons, Josh (Andrea) Overcash and Rusty (Julie) Overcash; daughters, Paula Overcash, Leann (Rick) Lund, Mary Kelly (Randy) Anderson, Stephanie (Tom) Gajdorus and Libby (Mark) Augustine; grandchildren, Todd, Derrick and Jessica Overcash, Justin, Julia and...
Stanley W. Malnar
Dec 18, 2021
Stanley W. Malnar Born July20,1929 Passed away December 18,2021. 92 years, passed peacefully at Lightways Hospice Home. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 72 years, Dolores (Berta), his parents, Stanley and Matilda, 2 brothers, Valentine (late Maria) and John (late Gladys), four sisters Mitzka (late Eli) Hinich, Dunchka (late Walter) Krochmal, Dorothy (late Harvey) Richards and infant...
Barbara R. (Knowles) Brader
Dec 18, 2021
Barbara R. Brader (nee Knowles), age 83, at rest on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
Barbara is survived by her loving daughter, Dianne (Bob) Davis; grandson, Bobby Davis Jr.; granddaughters, Kristi (Del) Davis-Hollingsworth and Jennifer (Joel) Davis-Fisher; great-grandchildren, Breanna Davis, Aiden and Avery Hollingsworth, Joshua, Jillian, Jacqueline and Jacob Fisher; one niece and two nephews....
Maria Trinidad Velasco
Dec 17, 2021
Loving mother, Maria Trinidad Velasco will be remembered with love long after her passing.
Maria Trinidad passed away on December 17, 2021 at the age of 82, surrounded by loved ones who will live to honor her memory.
Maria Trinidad was a woman of faith, she enjoyed life and family to the fullest. She was...
Gloria (Bedolla) Pantoja
Dec 17, 2021
Gloria Bedolla Pantoja
Age 76 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.
Gloria is the loving wife of 53 years to J. Jesus A. Pantoja, cherished mother to six children and amazing grandmother to ten grandchildren. In her free time, Gloria enjoyed...
Genevieve L. Getson
Dec 16, 2021
Genevieve Lillian Getson (nee Tusek), age 92, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Villa Franciscan in Joliet, IL
Genevieve is survived by her 3 children, Jeanne (the late Paul) Sarcletti, Doug Getson and Diane (Dave) Picco; four grandchildren, Chris (Ivy) Sarcletti, Jenny (Corey) McQuade, Scott (Carly) Picco and Julie Picco; 5 great-grandchildren, Christian, Landon, Grayson and...
Sanjuana Garcia
Dec 16, 2021
Sanjuana Garcia, 66, de Villa Juárez, San Luis Potosí, México falleció el 16 de diciembre del 2021. Nacida el 12 de noviembre de padres Felipe Cazares Barrón y Daria Meza Ruiz . A los 16 años de edad dejo su tan querido hogar en Villa Juarez para ir hacia los Estados Unidos en busca de una mejor vida para...
Marie F. Tekel
Dec 14, 2021
Marie Frances Tekel (nee Umek)
Age 88. Passed away peacefully and entered Heaven’s gates on December 14, 2021. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 56 years; Benedict Tekel. Loving mother of Kathleen (Dwayne) Giaudrone and Mary (Norm) Nemanich. Treasured “Grammy” of Michael, Matthew, and Megan Giaudrone and Natalie, Nicholas, Nathan, and Nolan Nemanich.
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Fabian Ivan Urbano Rosas
Dec 10, 2021
Fabian Ivan Urbano Rosas entró a la vida eterna el 10 de Diciembre, de 2021.
Fabian (Faby) nació en Joliet, Illinois. Hijo de Maria Aracelia Rosas y Arturo Urbano (criado por su mamá). Primero de tres hermanos, sobrevivido por Zenia y Marcel Urbano, sus dos hijos, Dario Rosendo Urbano y Tiffany Maria Urbano, su pareja Aubrey Taylor...
Donald L. "Soupy" Andrews
Dec 10, 2021
Donald “Soupy” Andrews of New Lenox, IL passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, December 10, 2021 at the age of 88.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 64 years; Janice Spillie , children; Donald (Minette) of Shorewood, IL, David (Jamie) of Joliet, IL. and Tony (Jennifer) Andrews of New Lenox, IL. Also...
Randy McMahel
Dec 10, 2021
Upon Randy’s arrival into the world, December 21, 1957 to Roy and Rose McMahel in Chicago, they decided to move to Joliet, IL, a decision that the benefits of which remain debatable to this day. It could be argued that it was for the better, however.
Randy met the love of his life, his devoted wife Marie...
Timothy D Harris
Dec 8, 2021
Timothy D. Harris, age 40, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in an automotive accident.
Tim is survived by his cherished daughter, Mia Harris; mother, Adele Harris; father David (Maryellen) Harris; siblings, Kim (Jim) Panozzo, Leslie Kranz, Rob (PJ) Harris and Summer (Joe) Pistorius; paternal grandmother, Marilyn Melcher; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts,...
Pauline A. Russ
Dec 5, 2021
Pauline A. Russ
Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center with her loving family by her side.
Born October 10, 1925 in Joliet, Pauline was a daughter of Joseph and Pauline (Mikulich) Russ. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from...
Liberato Aguirre
Dec 4, 2021
Liberato Aguirre of Chicago, IL entered into eternal peace on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at the age of 74.
Liberato was born in the rural town of La Soledad in Santiago Papasquiaro, Durango, Mexico. He arrived in the United States at the young age of 16 and established himself in the City of Chicago thanks to the...
Eugene E Zaletel
Dec 3, 2021
Eugene E. Zaletel
“Doc” “Geno”
Age 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021 at Lightways Hospice surrounded by family and close friends.
Born November 7, 1935 in Joliet, Geno was a son of Edward and Rose (nee Ketz) Zaletel. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from...
Geraldine Marie (Wendell) Baker
Dec 3, 2021
Geraldine Marie Baker (nee Wendell)
“Geri”
Age 73 of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.
Geri successfully owned and directed her own early childhood education center and collectively taught pre-school for 38 years. She was a lifelong devoted member of...
Geraldine M. Drabick
Dec 3, 2021
Geraldine Mary Drabick, 86, entered eternal rest on Friday, December 3, 2021.
Born in Wyoming, PA and settling in Joliet in 1941, she attended St. Cyril School and Joliet Township H.S. Geraldine retired from Prudential Insurance and loved traveling, reading and enjoying her tea.
Preceding her in death are her parents; Joseph and Margaret as...
Mildred M. (Gunchin) Babich
Nov 29, 2021
Midred M. Babich
Age 95 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Mildred is preceded in death by her husband Anthony Babich and other family and friends.
She is survived by her brother-in-law: Richard W. Pemble as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
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Earl "Muggs" McGary Jr.
Nov 27, 2021
Earl “Muggs” McGary, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2021 at Lightways Hospice of Joliet, with his loving sister and brother at his side.
Muggs is survived by his sister, Nora Giaudrone; and his brother, Donald McGary; his beloved faithful companion, Misia; and numerous nephews, niece and cousins.
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