Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Janice Elaine Swank
Jan 7, 2025
Janice Elaine Swank (Kempke) 85 of Crest Hill, passed away on January 7, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Her family has been left with a void that will never be filled.
Janice was born in Joliet on May 14, 1939 to Leonard and Lucielle Kempke (Boyd). She remained in the Joliet area her entire life.
Janice retired from...
Michele Frausto-Marquardt
Jan 2, 2025
Michele Frausto-Marquardt of Joliet, age 61, passed away at St. Joseph Hospital after a devastatingly brief illness while surrounded by her loving family on January 2, 2025. Michele was born in Joliet, IL, the daughter of Richard and Pamela (nee Phelps) Frausto, on November 19, 1963.
Michele lived her life with steadfast commitment to faith, family, Dodger baseball, and caring for...
Ross Alan Neitzel
Jan 2, 2025
Ross Alan Neitzel, age 82 of Elwood, IL, born July 15, 1943 in Santa Maria Ca. passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Lightways Hospice.
He is survived by his wife, Carol (Hayducak) Neitzel of Elwood, IL.; and his son, Todd Neitzel of Greers Ferry, Ark. He was married to Carol for 41 years.
Alan was the son of Darlene...
Francine J. Martens
Dec 30, 2024
Francine Martens (Huml) 76, of Joliet, IL, passed away on December 30, 2024, after a long battle with breast cancer. She was born on October 29, 1948, to Joseph and Rosemary Huml. In 1969, Francine married Arthur Martens and together they had two daughters, Arden Martens (husband, Al) and Joanne Stein (husband, Tim). She was a loving grandmother to Elizabeth...
MaryAnn Ballak
Dec 29, 2024
MaryAnn Ballak, age 84, a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL passed away on December 29, 2024 at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet. She was born to James and Mary (nee Mikulasko) Ballack on March 16, 1940.
MaryAnn was born and raised in Joliet, graduating as a member of the class of 1958 from Joliet Township High School. After high school, MaryAnn...
Paul T. Brown
Dec 28, 2024
Paul T. Brown, age 68, passed away on December 28, 2024 in the comfort of his own home while on hospice care for an extended illness. Paul was raised in Lockport, Illinois before becoming a resident of Joliet, Illinois.
Paul spent many years employed as a carpenter. He loved to fish and hunt, especially hunting for bargains at area flea markets.
He...
Moises Perez Maldonado
Dec 28, 2024
Moisés Maldonado, age 74, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away on December 28, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and dear friends. Born in Mexico City, Moisés was the son of Moisés Maldonado Arteaga and Emelia Pérez Luna.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jaime, sister Teresa, and granddaughter Amber Diaz.
Moisés leaves behind his beloved wife, Teresa, sister...
Sayboua Ngonekeo
Dec 28, 2024
Sayboua Ngonekeo, (nee Phraboriboun), age 64 of Joliet, IL found eternal light on December 28th 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Sayboua is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Phoukhaokham Ngonekeo; her loving children, Sanita (Richard) Ngonekeo, Jina (Steve) Goudeau, Peter Ngonekeo, Mary Meszaros and Robert Ngonekeo. Bonus son Walter Pena. Her greatest gifts that she loved...
Martin R. Carroll
Dec 27, 2024
Martin R. Carroll, age 71 passed away peacefully at Eden Vista Rock Run MC under care of Lightways Hospice after a long battle with Alzheimer's on Friday, December 27,2024. The family would like to send their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Eden Vista Rock Run MC and Lightways Hospice in Joliet for their excellent care. Born on December 30,...
Sally Polesel
Dec 27, 2024
It is with heavy and broken hearts that we announce the passing of our dear sister Sally Ann Marie Polesel, who returned to the Lord on December 26, 2024.
She was born in Joliet, IL to Peter and Virginia (nee Chmielewski) Polesel on June 19, 1954. A very special date and honor to always share her birthday with her father for...
Oralia Marcano
Dec 26, 2024
Oralia Marcano, age 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
Oralia was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her beloved husband, Robert Marcano; three sons: Robert Marcano Jr., Angel Marcano, and Erick Marcano; her daughter, Shana Marcano; and her brother, Gustavo Rodriguez. Oralia...
Juliann McMahon
Dec 26, 2024
Juliann “Julie” Marie McMahon of Oswego, 69 years of age, passed away peacefully after an extended illness at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Julie was born to her parents Michael and Lillian (nee Gerardi) Steczo in Evergreen Park, IL on April 30, 1955.
Julie was raised in Roseland, IL and graduated from Fenger High...
John Peter Zizzo
Dec 23, 2024
John Peter Zizzo, 77, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024.
John was born on July 18, 1947 in Chicago, IL to his late parents, John “Torpedo” and Catherine (nee Ponticelli) Zizzo. John was known for his strong love for his family, old cars, car shows, sports and casinos.
John is survived by his three loving daughters: Katherine (the late August) Granzig...
John DelRose
Dec 20, 2024
John DelRose, age 72 of Plainfield, passed away on December 20, 2024, after an extended illness, in his Plainfield home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 22, 1952 in Joliet, IL to his parents Pasquale DelRose and Rosemary DelRose (nee Sears).
John and his wife Rose enjoyed forty-seven years of marriage together before his passing. The...
Audrey Marie Spyrnal
Dec 16, 2024
Audrey M. Spyrnal (nee Zdych), age 76, late of the East Side and formerly of Burnside, entered into eternal life suddenly on Monday, December 16, 2024.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Ronald R. Spyrnal, her parents, Thaddeus and Tillie (nee Zivkovich) Zdych, and her brother Robert Zdych.
Audrey is survived by her devoted son Thaddeus...
Drew Sebastian Abernathy
Dec 13, 2024
Drew Sebastian Abernathy, 35, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2024. His sudden passing has left a deep sorrow in the hearts of all who knew him.
He was a vibrant, compassionate person with an infectious smile and an open heart. Drew’s warmth, generosity, and unwavering loyalty made him a beloved husband, friend, brother, son, and confidant....
Manuel Jesus Castillo Gonzalez
Dec 13, 2024
A celebration of Manuel’s life will be held on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 11;00 a.m. at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church ,205 E Jackson St, Joliet, IL for a Mass of Christian burial with burial...
Douglas R. Harmon
Dec 12, 2024
Douglas R. Harmon, age 66, entered into eternal life, suddenly, on Thursday, December 12th, 2024.
Douglas is survived by his devoted wife of 33 years, Mary Ellen Harmon (Frankovich), adoring children, Alana and Austin Harmon, brother Steve (Kathy) Harmon, and many cherished nieces, nephews and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his father, Robert H. Harmon, mother, Joanne E. Harmon-Davis (Northrup), and...
Maria Socorro Arriaga Sandoval
Dec 12, 2024
A celebration of Maria’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Chapel prayers will be held on Thursday December 19, 2024 at 9:45 a.m. then driving in procession to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Joliet, IL for a Mass of Christian Burial to...
John "Jack" A. Birsa Sr.
Dec 11, 2024
John A. “Jack” Birsa, Sr., age 86, of Joliet passed away December 11, 2024 surrounded by his loving family at Lightways Hospice Home. Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years Mary Jane (nee Niewinski), his children Kathleen (Michael) Guglielmucci, Lisa (James) Hurd and John (Debra) Birsa Jr., his sisters Dorothy (late-Alex) Tomasino and Ellen (late-Don) Seeman, his grandchildren...
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