Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Janet Rose Gonzales

Janet Rose Gonzales

Nov 10, 2021

Janet Rose Gonzales (Saragossa) passed away on November 10th, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on April 6th, 1961, in Joliet, IL to her parents, John and Joan Saragossa, Janet was a lifetime resident of Joliet and Crest Hill, IL. A graduate of Joliet East High School, class of ’79, Janet was a mother...

Carolyn B. (Devereaux)  Wildey

Carolyn B. (Devereaux) Wildey

Nov 10, 2021

Carolyn Betty Wildey (nee Devereaux), age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her home comforted by her loving family.

Carolyn is survived by her children, Diane (Darryl) Johnson and Janet Salazar; grandchildren, William (Sonja) Koehler Jr., Brett (Arlina) Koehler, Bobbi (Rob) Bettcher, Aaron (Cynthia) Johnson, Kristin Crouse, Christopher (Missy) Salazar,...

Helen A. (Genczo)  Hastings

Helen A. (Genczo) Hastings

Nov 7, 2021

Helen A. Hastings (nee Genczo), age 86, passed away suddenly, Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home where she resided in Joliet Illinois.

Helen is survived by her children, Carol (John) Carroll and Tom (Linda) Hastings; grandchildren, Lisa (Kris) Kostusik and Nick (Kayla) Hastings; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Benjamin Hastings and Jackson Kostusik; numerous nieces,...

Madeleine (Culik)  Chovan

Madeleine (Culik) Chovan

Nov 6, 2021

Madeleine Chovan

Age 94 of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born November 12, 1926 in Joliet, Madeleine was a daughter of Anton and Anna (Luksich) Culik. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Providence Catholic High School. Madeleine enjoyed cooking,...

Dorothy M. (Benedetto)  Crombie

Dorothy M. (Benedetto) Crombie

Nov 4, 2021

Dorothy Mae Crombie (nee Benedetto) age 93, died peacefully with her children at her side on Thursday, November 4, 2021.

Dorothy was a graduate of JTHS in Joliet. She met her husband, Edward H. Crombie, while employed at the Crombie Dairy as office manager. Dorothy dedicated her life caring for and making memories with...

Antoinette "Peaches" Anderson

Antoinette "Peaches" Anderson

Nov 3, 2021

Antoinette “Peaches” Anderson was born on April 3, 1968, in Joliet, IL to Isiah and Bennie Anderson.  Peaches made her transition from this life to go home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Silver Cross Hospital.

Peaches graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee, WI in 1986.

Peaches was employed...

Arthur D Cook

Arthur D Cook

Nov 3, 2021

Arthur D. Cook

Age 89 of Plainfield and Shorewood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.

Born August 20, 1932 in Chicago, Arthur Dominick was the son of Arthur T. and Sophie (Slausgalvis) Cook. He was raised and educated in Chicago and went on to...

Anthony L. Bebej, Sr.

Anthony L. Bebej, Sr.

Nov 2, 2021

Tony Bebej, Sr.

Age 89 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL, as a result of an auto accident on October 28, 2021.

Tony served in United States Navy from January 1952 – November 1953, with Cargo Handling Battalion #3, Bermuda.

Tony...

Helen Marie (Gawenda)  Mackay

Helen Marie (Gawenda) Mackay

Nov 1, 2021

Helen Marie Mackay (nee Gawenda), age 100, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021.

Helen is survived by her loving children, Carol (Al) Neitzel, Thomasine (Robert) Magolan and Thomas (Mary Jean) Hayducak; grandchildren, Todd Neitzel, Jennifer Miney and Kimberly Prosul, Lisa Hayducak, Rebecca (Timothy) Kramer and Ryan (Katie) Hayducak; great-grandchildren, Kylie Lenahan, Hailey Magolan...

Graciela Rosa Gloria Leanos "Chela"

Graciela Rosa Gloria Leanos "Chela"

Oct 30, 2021

Graciela Rosa Gloria Leanos “Chela”, 21, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 30, 2021

Graciela had such a beautiful and kind soul always helping everyone out and always helping her mom out no matter what. She was a beloved and beautiful daughter, sister, niece, aunt and granddaughter who will be deeply missed.

She is preceded...

Edward J. Batis Sr.

Edward J. Batis Sr.

Oct 30, 2021

Edward J. Batis, Sr.

Age 96.  At rest Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Senior Star at Weber Place.  Born in Joliet to the late Rudolph and Amelia (nee Kostolny) Batis.  Edward was a lifelong resident of Joliet. Graduate of Joliet Township High School Class of 1943 and Joliet Junior College.  Served in the Marine Corps 1943 -1946...

Marvin F. Hank Jr.

Marvin F. Hank Jr.

Oct 30, 2021

Marvin F. Hank Jr., age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

Marvin is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Robin (nee McDonald); children, Alyssa (Dan) Brown, Alex Hank and Eric Hank; parents, Marvin Sr. and Jean (nee Sienko) Hank; two sisters, Janet...

Edmundo Figueroa

Edmundo Figueroa

Oct 29, 2021

Edmundo Figueroa Castañeda, 49 de Joliet fallecio el Viernes 29 de Octubre de 2021

Nuestro papi era el major hijo, papa, hermano y abuelo. Siempre daba luz a nuestras vidas con su sentido del humor y con su amor. Trabajo duro todo su vida para darnos todo lo major siempre lo recordoremos en momentos llenos de felicidad....

Thomas A. Cemeno

Thomas A. Cemeno

Oct 28, 2021

Thomas A. Cemeno

Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home with family by his side.

Thomas proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II, and started working at an early age at the Chellino Cheese Company, a family-owned business. He served as President and...

Donna M. Mlakar

Donna M. Mlakar

Oct 26, 2021

Donna Marie Mlakar

Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Regency Care of Morris under the care of Lightways Hospice with her family by her side. Donna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her...

Lucille Ann (Pruss)  Welz

Lucille Ann (Pruss) Welz

Oct 23, 2021

Lucille “Lou Ann” (nee Pruss) Welz, 90, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Joliet, IL.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband; Robert T. Welz, parents;

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children; Robert (Connie), Jamie Alan, Randall (Late Leslie 1995). Also surviving her are her grandchildren; Jessica,...

Patricia L. (Krall)  Hoffman

Patricia L. (Krall) Hoffman

Oct 22, 2021

Patricia L. Hoffman (nee’ Krall)

“Pat”

Age 78 of Diamond, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Pat was most proud of her children and grandchildren, they were her greatest joy. She retired from State Farm Insurance as a secretary and with...

Mary E. DelRose

Mary E. DelRose

Oct 22, 2021

Mary E. DelRose

Age 90 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet with her loving family by her side.

Mary was a loving and generous mom and grandmother who will be greatly missed and remembered for her fabulous meals, especially her homemade raviolis, but mostly for...

Geraldine E. (Rimmke)  Nurczyk

Geraldine E. (Rimmke) Nurczyk

Oct 21, 2021

Geraldine E. Nurczyk (nee Rimmke), age 95, at rest on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Geraldine is survived by Delmar Miller, John L. (Nancy) Nurczyk and Robert (Gwen) Nurczyk; grandchildren, Michael (Adriane) Miller, JoAnne Mata and Sean (Cristi) Miller, Amy (Terry) Barnes, John (Danae) Nurczyk and Lisa Nurczyk, Leigh Ann (Steve) Sykes and Adam Nurczyk;...

Betty K. (Kinder)  Bluth

Betty K. (Kinder) Bluth

Oct 19, 2021

Betty K. Bluth (nee’ Kinder)

Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Our Lady of Angels Nursing Home in Joliet under the care of Lightways Hospice.

Born August 25, 1932 in Jonesboro, Illinois, Betty Kathryn was a daughter of Robert and Elnora (Modglin) Kinder. She moved to Crest Hill...