Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Florence J (Durka)  Wicnienski

Florence J (Durka) Wicnienski

Apr 22, 2021

Florence J. Wicnienski

Age 97, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at her home in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

She was born on December 14, 1923 in Summit, Illinois to the late Walter and Catherine (nee Galat) Durka.

Florence graduated from Argo Community High School with the class of 1941 and then the University...

John J Raineri

John J Raineri

Apr 20, 2021

John J. Raineri

Age 72 of Crest Hill, passed away at home on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

Born July 17, 1948 in Joliet, John was the son of John A. and Mary B. (Lorenc) Raineri. He was raised and educated in the Crest Hill area and graduated from Lockport West with the class of 1966....

Jennifer Renea (O'Neill)  Levy

Jennifer Renea (O'Neill) Levy

Apr 19, 2021

Jennifer Renea Levy (nee O’Neill)

Age 40, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at her home in Joliet, IL.

She was born on July 15, 1980 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Leah Buist and Michael O’Neill.

Jenny graduated from Bellevue East High School. She loved to travel and was a ray of sunshine to...

Jesus Castillo

Jesus Castillo

Apr 19, 2021

Jesus Castillo

Edad de 78 falleció el 19 de Abril del 2021.

Nacido el 19 de febrero del año 1943 en Villa González Ortega, Zacatecas. Amante de caballos y el fútbol mexicano, jardinero, el mejor trabajador pero más importante; gran esposo, padre, abuelo y hombre de muchísima fe. Conocido por...

Marcos Camargo

Marcos Camargo

Apr 19, 2021

Marcos Gonzalez Camargo

Age 70 of Joliet, passed away on Monday April 19, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Marcos was born in Ciudad, Manuel Doblado, Guanajuato, Mexico and was a son of Apolinar Camargo and Maria Luisa Gonzalez.

He worked as a groundskeeper...

Benito Garcia

Benito Garcia

Apr 14, 2021

Benito Garcia

Age 41 of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

Benito always enjoyed spending time with his family, especially visiting his parents in Mexico. As well as spending time with his siblings, nephews, brothers-in-law, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. He really liked listening to Ranchera and Nortena music. He liked going to...

Robert Earl Childress, III

Robert Earl Childress, III

Apr 12, 2021

Robert Earl Childress, III, age 48, formerly of Celebration, Florida, passed away on April 12, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was, above all things, the loving father of Alexia, Remington, and McArthur. He attended Rampart High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado, moving from there to establish and run many businesses, including The Masters Conference. He was...

Frank E Asa

Frank E Asa

Apr 9, 2021

Frank E. Asa

Age 83, formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2021 at his daughter's home in Glenpool, Oklahoma with his family by his side after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.

Survived by his children: Gene (Carol) Asa, Shawn (Robert) Rhea, Vicki (Johnny) Chambless and Lisa Scarabino; Beloved grandchildren: Corey...

Joseph J. Wallace, Jr.

Joseph J. Wallace, Jr.

Apr 8, 2021

Joseph J. Wallace, Jr.

Age 93 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home.

Born July 31, 1927 in Joliet, Joseph was the son of Joseph, Sr. and Veronica (Coveny) Wallace. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with...

Mary Joyce (Wolf)  Curbis

Mary Joyce (Wolf) Curbis

Apr 3, 2021

Mary Joyce Curbis (Wolf)

Age 77 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Born on September 18, 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Mary was a daughter of Leo J. and Helen (Hare) Wolf.

At a very young age, Mary’s family moved to Joliet, and she remained...

Helen "Grandma Honey" (Freter)  Petrilla

Helen "Grandma Honey" (Freter) Petrilla

Mar 30, 2021

Helen M. Petrilla (Freter)

Age 85 of Crest Hill, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with her loving family by her side. She was born on August 14, 1935 in Joliet, IL.

Helen started two businesses, Joliet Ceramic Arts and Crafts in 1966 and Gallery...

Phyllis Jean (James)  Hegland

Phyllis Jean (James) Hegland

Mar 28, 2021

Phyllis Jean Hegland (nee James), age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Bobbie (Lynn) Pollesch, Sherry (Jim) McNeill, James Hegland and Kathy (Gary) Delaney; grandchildren, Bob, Cary and Steven Gillespie, Johnny...

Josephine F Toth

Josephine F Toth

Mar 25, 2021

Josephine F. Toth

Age 84 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.

Born July 3, 1936 in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, Josephine Francis was a daughter of Steven and Mary (Depto) Kaminsky. She retired from Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet after...

Mary Jo (Vermilyea)  See

Mary Jo (Vermilyea) See

Mar 24, 2021

Mary Jo See

Age 61 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.

Born October 28, 1959 in Fairbury, Illinois, Mary was a daughter of Lyle and Mary (Dohman) Vermilyea. Mary worked for the Illinois Secretary of State’s office for over 25 years. She...

Kevin Thomas Bradley

Kevin Thomas Bradley

Mar 23, 2021

Kevin Thomas Bradley, 43, adoring son, brother and father passed away after a 3 year brave fight against prostate cancer.

Kevin was born on September 28, 1977 in Joliet, IL.

He is survived by his parents James and Eileen Bradley, 4 siblings, Katherine Samuelson, Michael Bradley, Maureen Simon and Alice Torres and his children, Samantha...

Cecelia "CeCe" (Lopez)  Medina

Cecelia "CeCe" (Lopez) Medina

Mar 22, 2021

Cecilia Medina (Maiden name Lopez). Age 63. Passed away comfortably with her two daughters and husband by her side on Monday, March 22, 2021. Cecilia battled an illness for over 20 years with the last 5 months being the toughest of the battles. She was a fighter with the strength of a warrior – an inspiration to so many...

Albert Mavec

Albert Mavec

Mar 22, 2021

Albert Mavec, age 91, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, March 22, 2021.

Albert is survived by his beloved children; Monica Mavec, Joseph Mavec, Jana (Mark) Hlade, Meka (Eric) Celidonio, Michael (Stacy) Mavec, and Martin (Emily) Mavec. He leaves behind eleven grandchildren, Jared and Melanie Morrissette, Samantha and Marty Mavec, Megan, Kyle,...

Susan A. (Voitik)  Horvat

Susan A. (Voitik) Horvat

Mar 20, 2021

Susan A. Horvat “Mamu” (nee Voitik), age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 20, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Susan is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, James M. Horvat; her children, Kristin (Matt) Middleton, Kyle (Miriam) Horvat, Courtney Horvat and Callie Horvat; grandchildren, Blake, Eric, Angel, Logan...

Fayette Lillian (Coffey)  Considine

Fayette Lillian (Coffey) Considine

Mar 20, 2021

Fayette (Faye) Considine (nee Coffey) (affectionately called Toots by her siblings), passed away peacefully at home in Crest Hill, IL surrounded by her children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren on March 20, 2021. She was born on November 7,1935 in Chicago, IL to John and Lelia (nee Collier) Coffey.

Faye married the love of her life John...

Delfina (Molella)  Leardi

Delfina (Molella) Leardi

Mar 10, 2021

Delfina Leardi (nee Molella), age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Delfina is survived by her beloved son, Giovanni Leardi; siblings, Anna (the late Ronald) Price, Nicola (the late Christine) Molella, Dora (Andrew) Willis and Eva Molella; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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