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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Louis J. Sylvester
Jun 1, 2021
Louis J. Sylvester, “Lou,” age 72, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Lou was the beloved husband of Nancy (nee Torgerson) for 25 years; father of Jim (Rachel) Sylvester, Michelle Carpenter and Kim Churnovic; as well as step-father to Carrie Hale, Kimberly Gioiosa; grandfather to Jimmy,...
Kenneth Pirc
May 30, 2021
Coach Ken Pirc
Surrounded by his family, Ken passed calmly in the early hours of Sunday evening. At 71, Ken touched many hearts throughout his life and left lasting impressions on anyone he met. As a well-respected coach, he took great pride in developing and mentoring youth baseball in the Joliet area. Keeping alive the tradition of...
Donald C. Karcz
May 27, 2021
Donald C. Karcz, Sr., born March 19, 1947, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, May 27, 2021 with his family at his side. Survived by 4 sons, Don Jr. (Danielle), Chris, Adam (Charity), Nick (SuLien Tu) Karcz, 1 brother Dan (Eva) Karcz, 2 sisters, Terry (late Gary) Pauson, Elaine (late Michael) (Bob) Melhorn. 3 grandchildren,...
Randall "Randy" Sherrill
May 27, 2021
Randall Page Sherrill “Randy,” age 55, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Randy attended college, obtaining a degree in maintenance and repair. For most of his career, Randy was notably known as being a manager in retail for various places; Sears was where most of his work life was spent. Randy’s superb work...
Salvador Michael Magana
May 24, 2021
Salvador Michael Magana, age 32, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Salvador is survived by his mother, Mary (Orozco) Magana; father, Salvador Z. Magana; one son, Salvador Adrian Magana; siblings, Lisa (Rafael) Guzman and Michelle (Magana) Mejia; former brother-in-law, Oscar Mejia; one niece, Alyssa; three nephews, John, Christian and Oscar; numerous cousins, aunts...
Stephen Michalak
May 24, 2021
Stephen Michalak
“Mugsy”
Age 97 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Born May 23, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stephen was the son of Joachim and Irene (Marusak) Michalak. At a young age he moved to Joliet with his family and was raised and educated...
Richard Kevin Schultz
May 22, 2021
Richard Kevin Schultz
Age 51 of Joliet and formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Born July 19, 1969 in Joliet, Richard was the son of Robert and Bertha (Todd) Schultz. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School...
Mary M (Radich) Sukley
May 22, 2021
Mary Sukley (née Radich)
Age 96 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 22, 2021 with her family by her side in the home where she was born.
Mary was born on August 11, 1924 and was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Majnarich) Radich. She attended Chaney Grade School and Lockport Township...
Vernon W. Clay
May 15, 2021
Vernon W. Clay “Poppy,” age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 15, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
Vernon is survived by his children, Lyle Clay, Marilyn (Thomas) Darin and Kim (Dennis) Harvey; grandchildren, Tim (Deanne) Clay, Marie Clay, Christie (Zachary) Randich, Kelly Darin, Misty (Matthew) Canfarelli and...
Barbara (Mihelich) Yattoni
May 15, 2021
Barbara Yattoni, age 82, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.
Born January 21, 1939 in Joliet, Barbara was the daughter of Rudolph and Anna (Hrebec) Mihelich. She was raised, educated, and spent her entire life in the Joliet area. Barbara, a devout Catholic, had a passion for gardening...
Sue L. Bulliner
May 14, 2021
Sue Lynn Bulliner (nee Wenger), age 71, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2021.
Born December 22, 1949 to the late Henry and Beatrice (Galloway) Wegner, she graduated from Forrest-Strawn-Wing class of 68’ and went on to graduate beauty school in both Illinois and Nebraska. Sue was a waitress for 30 years and worked...
Keith Stawick
May 14, 2021
Keith Edward Stawick
Age 71 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born August 23, 1949 in Pontiac, Keith was a son of Glen and Virginia (Filson) Stawick. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High School with...
Brian J Cheville
May 13, 2021
Brian John Cheville
“Boomer”
Age 61, went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 13, 2021 after a battle with an acute illness. Brian was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois. He moved to Toledo, Ohio for a few years before making his home in South Haven, Michigan. But he will tell you,...
Barbara A. (Coppedge) Zelko
May 11, 2021
Barbara A. Zelko (nee Coppedge), age 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
Barbara is survived by her children, John Jr. (Karen) and Pat (Dr. Laurel Carney-Zelko) Zelko; daughter-in-law, Jill (the late Joseph) Zelko; grandchildren, Jennifer (Sara Olson), John III (Kristina) and Trent (Ryan Togliatti) Zelko, Patrick, Heather and Brighid Zelko, Kayla Zelko...
Theresa (Dragovan) Esler
May 11, 2021
Theresa A. Esler (nee Dragovan), age 97, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, which would have been her and her husband's 75th wedding anniversary.
Theresa is survived by her loving children, Nikki (late Norm) Stowe and Lynn (Jim) Szopinski; grandchildren, Nora, Nancy, Alison, and Nick; four great-grandchildren, soon to...
Daryl Downing
May 8, 2021
Daryl Downing
Age 73 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Lakewood Nursing Home in Plainfield.
Born December 6, 1947 in Gary, Indiana, Daryl was a son of Leon and Gladys (Brant) Downing. He was raised and educated in Highland, Indiana and graduated from Highland High School with the class of...
Donna Belle (Torgerson) Nelson
May 4, 2021
Donna Belle Nelson (nee Torgerson)
Age 78 of Joliet and formerly of Lemont, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born December 16, 1942 in Chicago, Donna was a daughter of Leon and Lillian (Connolly) Torgerson. She was raised and educated in Chicago and graduated...
Benedict R. Kanta
Apr 26, 2021
Benedict R. Kanta, born November 29,1926 at rest April 26, 2021. Passed away peacefully at home April 26,2021 surrounded by his family. Ben was a lifelong resident of Joliet. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Monica (Juricic) Kanta. His sons, Gerald Kanta of Rapid City, SD and Kevin (Tricia) Kanta of Rosemount, MN; grandchildren...
Eleanor (Glenn) Salman
Apr 26, 2021
Eleanor Salman (nee Glenn)
Age 93 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 26, 2021 with her loving family by her side.
Born November 24, 1927 in Verona, Illinois, Eleanor Marie was the daughter of Lloyd and Helen (Onderisin) Glenn. She was raised and educated in Joliet and worked at a...
Wayne D. Smeets
Apr 24, 2021
Wayne Douglas Smeets, age 77 of Joliet, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at his home.
Wayne was a lifelong Joliet resident, where he raised his two children in his childhood home with his late wife Dorothy. After retiring from Caterpillar, he proudly owned and operated Dormar Kitchens Business for 10 years....
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