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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
John G. Palmer
Oct 18, 2021
John G. Palmer Born December 29, 1947, Died October 18, 2021
Composed by John G. Palmer.
Age 73 years, as the eldest of 6 children, born to Roy (Wuzzy) and Elizabeth (Betty) Palmer of Monroe, Michigan. Survived by Geri, my beloved and caring wife of 32 years, also survived by my son, Alan...
Jaime Reyes
Oct 18, 2021
Jaime (Merejo)(Tuna) Reyes 52 Años De edad, originario de Villa Juarez S.L.P. Radicaba por varios años en Joliet Il. Fallecio Lunes Octubre 18,2021.
Querido hijo de Consuelo Reyes(+) Y Guadalupe Torres. Lo Sobrevive su querida esposa Maria Lupita Reyes Y hijos, Dellanira (Heriberto) Salgado, Mireya (Alfredo) Gonzalez, Jaime (Priscilla) Reyes, Andre Reyes, Leonardo Reyes. Querido Hermano De...
Scott Michael Surges
Oct 13, 2021
Scott Michael Surges
Age 64 of Joliet, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 13, 2021 at his home.
Born June 14, 1957 in Joliet, Scott was a son of Gordon and Lois (O’Neil) Surges. Scott graduated from Joliet Catholic High School and worked for the City of Joliet Street and Water Departments for a total...
Raymond E. Male
Oct 12, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Raymond Male, our loving devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all whose lives he touched.
Raymond, age 73, a resident of Shorewood passed away peacefully October 12, 2021 at home with his family at his side.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 50 years,...
Lourdes Hernandez
Oct 11, 2021
Lourdes Hernandez (nee Cruz), age 75, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 with her loving family by her side.
Lourdes was known for her outstanding cooking. She learned at a young age how to cook and care for her family. You could always find her in the kitchen preparing anything from a simple...
Sharon Kuban Dow
Oct 8, 2021
Sharon M. Dow (nee Kuban), 77, of Joliet passed away on Friday, Oct, 8, 2021, surrounded by her four children. Sharon was born on March 29, 1944 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Joliet, & resided in Joliet all of her life. She was the daughter of Theresa M. (Palla) and Joseph R. Kuban, Jr.
Sharon attended St. Joseph’s...
Maria Ricarda Zamudio
Oct 8, 2021
Con nuestros corazones rotos y profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de Maria Ricarda Zamudio a la edad de 76, esposa amorosa, madre, abuela y amiga de todas esas personas con las que ella convivo. “Rica”, como muchos la conocían, falleció el 8 de octubre del 2021 en su casa rodeada de su amado esposo, hijas y nietas a su...
JoAnne (Simunovich) Horvat
Oct 4, 2021
With profound sadness we announce the passing of JoAnne Horvat, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. JoAnne, age 80, a resident of Shorewood, passed away peacefully October 4, 2021 at her home with her loving family at her side.
JoAnne was a life-long resident of the Joliet/Shorewood area,...
Miguel A Pina
Oct 4, 2021
Miguel A. Pina
Age 36 of Joliet, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Born July 8, 1985 in Joliet, Miguel was the son of Miguel and Dolores (Guzman) Pina. He was raised and educated in Joliet and went on to become an Operating Engineer and proud member...
Michael E. Mufich
Oct 2, 2021
Michael E. Mufich Sr., age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 2, 2021.
Mike is survived by his loving daughter, Lindsay Michelle Gunier; siblings, Dave (Sandy) Mufich, Mark (Linda) Mufich, Maria (Randy) Jones and Tammy (Mark) Crabtree; nieces, Stephanie Jones, Amanda (Jimmy) Herbert and Krista (Jasand) Ross; great-nephews and nieces, Danny Bartosik, Gabe...
Lawrence Stanley Przybyl
Oct 2, 2021
Lawrence Stanley Przybyl, 90, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Dolores; one son, James (Roslind) Lawrence Przybyl; one daughter, Nancy (Louis) Marie Soucek; grandchildren, Jared Aaron Soucek , Christen Neuman, Alyssa Kownacki; and great-grandchildren, Ashyln Anderson and Henry Kownacki. He is also survived by numerous cousins and friends...
Marjorie (Conklin) Papesh
Oct 1, 2021
Marjorie (nee Conklin) Papesh, age 87, of Wilmington died peacefully on October 1, 2021.
Marge retired from the banking industry as a loan officer at Numark Credit Union where she prided herself in helping members improve their lives. Her greatest passion was providing for family and friends. She was an avid gardener who shared an abundance of...
Dolores L. (Chrzanowski) Ambrozich
Oct 1, 2021
Dolores L. Ambrozich “Mrs. Spike,” age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021.
Dolores is survived by her children, Edward Ambrozich, Jr. “Skeeter” (Kathryn) Ambrozich and Linda (Donald) Jeffrey; grandchildren, Stacy (Brian Rowell) Ambrozich, Kara Sammet and Stacey (Rob) Whitaker; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Bode Meyer and Riley Whitaker; sister-in-law, Dolores “Smitty” (the...
John J. Novak Jr.
Sep 27, 2021
John J. Novak Jr., born on August 12th, 1936, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on September 27, 2021, with his family faithfully by his side.
John is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jean (nee Evans) Novak; children, John III (Kay) Novak, Lyn (the late Albert) Krusemark, Deborah...
John "JV" Verklan Jr.
Sep 24, 2021
John Verklan, or “JV” as most called-him, 57, passed suddenly from this world on September 22, 2021.
John, a loving husband, caring son, steadfast brother, fierce friend, and consummate tinkerer, was born on February 15, 1964, the first son of the late John Sr and Genell (Roark) Verklan. His family will remember him as a man’s man...
Anthony H. Radetic
Sep 21, 2021
Anthony Radetic, age 94, at rest on Tuesday September 21, 2021 at his home. Anthony was the beloved husband of 65 years to Mary Radetic (nee Dybala) who preceded him in death on Thursday May 21, 2020. Anthony had a long civilian career with Great American Insurance Company, retiring in 1987. Anthony was a WWII veteran whose military career...
Michael T. Walker
Sep 21, 2021
Michael T. Walker
Age 76 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville.
Born October 7, 1944 in Joliet, Michael Thomas was a son of William and Leona (Kretz) Walker. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the class of...
Sherry Ann (Perona) Benco
Sep 18, 2021
Sherry Ann Benco Perona, 58 passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Naperville, IL
Sherry was a graduate of Joliet East High School.
She is preceded in death by her father; Clarence Perona.
Left to cherish her memory is her mother; Agnes Perona , one sister; Susan (Scott) Kirby as well as...
Rosemary (Dernulc) Malarich
Sep 18, 2021
Rosemary (Dernulc) Malarich
Born: December 11, 1927
Died: September 18, 2021
Age 93
Rose was born December 11, 1927 in Joliet, IL, the oldest daughter of Rudy and Jennie (Smolich) Dernulc. Rose and her three sisters, Dorothy, Gloria and Lois were raised in Rockdale, IL. where Rose eventually attended Providence High...
Lawrence Joseph Kunke
Sep 16, 2021
Lawrence J. “Larry” Kunke, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Morris, IL.
Lawrence was born on July 22, 1956 in Joliet, IL to the late Walter and Carol Kunke.
He was raised in Channahon most of his life and worked for Walmart in Morris, IL and will be missed dearly....
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