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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
John Joseph "Shoes" Shaw Jr.
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...
Mary Lou (Crnkovic) Carlson
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...
Connie Rae Verbic
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...
Stacy Collette Harris
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...
Barbara E. (Galass) O'Connor
Feb 8, 2022
Barbara E. O’Connor
Age 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at her home with her children by her side.
Born March 25, 1935 in Joliet, Barbara was a daughter of Hubert and Marie (Matteson) Galass. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township Central High School...
Theresa Josephine Juresic
Feb 7, 2022
Theresa Josephine Juresic (Alessio), 90 years old, passed away Monday, February 07, 2022 In her younger life, Josie enjoyed bowling and competed in many leagues. She rarely missed an outing with her Red Hat Divas and was quite the competitor at dominos and hand/foot canasta. Josie traveled extensively to many worldwide locations and also enjoyed many bus trips with...
Eva M. Toke
Feb 4, 2022
Eva Toke, age 83, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Friday, February 4, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Eva was born and raised in Nagymakfa, Hungary. She left Hungary with her husband, Jeno, and brother-in-law, Otto, in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution, with little more than the clothes they were wearing. They settled in the Crest...
Anthony "Tonchie" Wolf
Feb 3, 2022
Anthony D. Wolf “Tonchie,” age 87, at rest on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Amita Healthy Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines.
Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. Tony proudly served in the United States Army, stationed in Ft. Ord, CA. He was a member of KSKJ, Rivals Club and VFW Cantigny Post #367. Tony...
Joseph Edward Scholari
Feb 2, 2022
Joseph E. Scholari,93, passed away on February 2nd, 2022 at Saint Joseph's Hospital from the COVID virus.
He is preceded in death by his wife Marie K. Scholari.
Left to cherish memory are his three children Kathy, John and Joey, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Joseph retired from Caterpillar Tractor, then...
Rev. Richard Gerald Ross
Feb 1, 2022
In your prayers, please remember Rev. Richard G. Ross who passed from this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the age of 80.
Father Richard Ross was born on April 8, 1941 to the late Anthony P. Ross and Rose Kupcso in Chicago, Illinois. He was baptized at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Chicago. He was...
June R. Lesnik
Feb 1, 2022
June R. Lesnik (Timm) age 98. On February 1, 2022 our beloved “Looney June” died peacefully at home.
June was born February 21, 1923 to the late Bill and Abbie Timm in Lockport. She moved to Joliet in 1953 when she married the late Joseph Lesnik and there, they raised 7 children.
She is survived...
Thomas F. Howard
Feb 1, 2022
Thomas F. Howard, 90, of Joliet, IL died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, including his beloved rescue dog Shadow.
Born in Milwaukee, WI, Tom served honorably in the Navy and then graduated from Marquette University. He later received his MBA from Bradley University.
Tom held various executive positions in the wine and liquor...
Joann S. (Kovacik) Reiter
Jan 31, 2022
Joann S. (nee Kovacik) Reiter, 89 years old of Crest Hill, IL, died January 31, 2022.
Born June 24, 1932 in Joliet, IL to the late Julia Vrabec Kovacik and Joseph Kovacik.
Preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Reiter Driscoll; parents; siblings, Stephen Andrew (Bingo/PeeWee), Julia Kovacik Snider, Mary Kovacik Weller and Robert Kovacik....
Jacqueline Irene Francis
Jan 29, 2022
Jacqueline Irene Francis, loving wife of the late Marvin Francis, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 in North Carolina with her loving family by her side.
She was born on September 30, 1933 in Joliet.
Jacqueline was preceded in death by her parents, Irene (Skeldon) and Ole Vogen Sr.; twin sister, Joyce; and three brothers, ...
Kathleen (Seeley) Raspolich
Jan 26, 2022
On January 26th, Kathleen (Seeley) Raspolich’s Irish eyes started smiling in Heaven. She departed very peacefully in her sleep. Kathleen now watches over her husband, Ronald; her children Paul (Janine) Raspolich: Michelle (Tom) Seneker; and Marie (Mark) Carlson; grandchildren whom she adored: Drew, Ethan, and Emma Raspolich; Kendra and Corryn Russ; and Grace and Audrey Carlson; her sister in...
Manuel Torres
Jan 26, 2022
Manuel Torres died peacefully on January 26, 2022. Born on June 16, 1924 in Butte, Montana, he was raised in Mexico and eventually settled in Joliet, Illinois. He was married to Juliana Garcia and together they raised six children, Gloria Mauet (Thomas), Roberto, Estela, Sylvia, Martha (Kevin Wilde) and Victor Torres. He had seven grandchildren; Gregory Robert, Mario...
Daniel T. Rakowski
Jan 24, 2022
Daniel T. Rakowski
Age 56 of Hopkinsville, Kentucky and formerly of Lockport, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove with his family by his side.
Dan worked as a Union Carpenter and Foreman for Brunswick Products for over 23 years. He was a lifelong Chicago Cubs...
Ann Rogers
Jan 24, 2022
Annie passed away suddenly January 24, 2022 in Largo, Florida with her husband Jack by her side. She was a lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois. Upon retirement she and her husband became "snow birds" and purchased their second home in Largo Florida. Annie and Jack spent many years traveling the United States. They visited and enjoyed every state in...
Richard John Thomas Sr.
Jan 21, 2022
Richard John Thomas Sr, 73, of Crest Hill, IL entered into eternal peace on January 21, 2022.
A U.S. Army Sergeant and Vietnam Veteran Richard retired from Lucent Technologies as manager of Research and Development. He was a DeVry graduate. Rich was a loyal Chicago Cubs fan, loved to go out dancing with his wife and had...
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