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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Anthony W. Kwit
Mar 7, 2021
Anthony W. Kwit
“Tony”
Age 68 of Palatine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights.
Born September 29, 1952 in Chicago, Anthony Walter was a son of John and Josephine (Szczepan) Kwit. Tony proudly served his country as a United States Marine during the Vietnam...
Eleanore "Ellie" Alice (Randich) Carlson
Mar 1, 2021
Eleanore Alice Carlson Randich
Age 91, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2021 while in residence at Burgess Square under their gentle care.
Born February 12, 1930 in Joliet, "Ellie" was one of eleven children of Marion and Patricia Randich.
Ellie brought smiles galore everywhere she went and to everyone around her. Her...
John Robert Hoerner
Feb 28, 2021
John R. Hoerner “Jack,” age 97, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. He was born in Joliet on October 30, 1923 to the late George and Alice (nee Blaney) Hoerner.
John was a United States Army Air Corps veteran of WW II. He served as a radio operator...
Mary K. (Konjevich) Book
Feb 28, 2021
Mary Book (nee Konjevich)
Age 91 of Channahon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at home with family by her side.
Born May 5, 1929 in Lockport, Illinois, Mary was a daughter of Milos and Martha (Vracar) Konjevich. She was raised and educated in Channahon and graduated from Minooka High School with the...
Mary Melissa (Beaudion) Rachal
Feb 26, 2021
Mary Rachal (nee Beaudion), age 90, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, February 26, 2021 with her loving family by her side.
Mary is survived by her loving children, Clark Anthony (Mary) Rachal, Deborah (the late Patrick) Bazzel; her adoring grandchildren, Dionne (Richard) Denton, Christopher Rachal, James (Chanthamany) Rachal, Shannon Rachal, Joseph...
Isidra (Gallegos) McGuire
Feb 26, 2021
Isidra McGuire (nee Gallegos)
“Sid”
Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at home with her family by her side.
Born May 15, 1933 in D’Hanis, Texas, Isidra was a daughter of Zeferino and Maria Luz (nee Leija) Gallegos. She was a longtime member of Damas de Guadalupe...
Victoria Hernandez
Feb 25, 2021
Victoria Hernandez, age 86, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 with her loving family by her side.
Victoria is survived by her children, Telesforo H. (Juanita) Mecinas, Maria Yolanda Hernandez, Jose M. (Michelle) Hernandez, Sonia Hernandez and Adam (Reyna) Hernandez; grandchildren, T.J. Mecinas, Teresa V. (Alex Fenili) Hernandez, Andy Hernandez, Shawnn and Alyssa...
Keith Edward "Harry" Longrie
Feb 25, 2021
Keith Edward “Harry” Longrie
Age 61 of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at Lakeshore Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Joliet.
Keith is survived by his loving wife of 32 years: Kathy Longrie; sons: Richard (Danielle) Morin and Jason (Carol) Morin; three grandchildren: Sydney, Kaitlyn and Alyssa; mother: Helen Longrie; brothers: Chuck (Becky) Human...
Chuck "Elvis" D Trautner
Feb 23, 2021
Chuck “Elvis” Trautner
Age 74 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.
Born October 10, 1947 in Joliet, Charles Donald was a son of Donald and Frances (Gutnik) Trautner. Chuck was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the class of...
Sandra L (Benco) Heck
Feb 20, 2021
Sandra Lynn Heck (nee Benco)
Age 74 of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Born February 8, 1947 in Joliet, Sandra Lynn was a daughter of Bernard and Phyllis (Plese) Benco. Sandy worked as a secretary for Midas in Bedford Park for twelve years and then...
Raymond W Budzinski
Feb 19, 2021
Raymond W. Budzinski, age 65, passed away at his home, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, February 19, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
Ray is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (nee Dunn); children, Brian and Michael (Anna Martinez) Budzinski; granddaughter, Mia; two step-grandchildren, Natasha and Axel Martinez; siblings, Kathy (Frank) Henriksen...
Rogelio Perez
Feb 19, 2021
Rogelio Perez
Age 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021 at his home with family by his side.
Born June 26, 1934 in Allende, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Rogelio was a son of Roberto and Maria (Salazar) Perez. He moved to the United States at the age of 17 and later in...
Guadalupe Toledo-Vera
Feb 16, 2021
On February 16, 2021, Tuesday evening we lost an amazing woman, Guadalupe Toledo-Vera. She was only 50 years old and a child at heart. She passed away at RML Specialty Hospital in Hinsdale where she was recovering from heart failure and calciphilaxis. Guadalupe was born to Victor and Diana Toledo on July 23, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois. She...
Daeyonne Marie Elberts
Feb 14, 2021
Daeyonne Marie Elberts passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at the age of 45. Daeyonne is survived by her loving daughter: Taylor Perry; mother: Loretta Elberts of Joliet; father: Jim (Paula) Elberts of Channahon; beloved sister: Danae (John) Russ of Yorkville: three nieces: Emelyn, Ella and Evie, dearest friend: Tony DeMicheal of New Lenox; aunt: Nancee (Alan) and...
Anne "Amzi" V (Bolek) Kolakowski
Feb 13, 2021
Anne V. Kolakowski (nee Bolek), age 103, late of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2021.
Beloved wife of the late Casimer "Kayo" Kolakowski; devoted aunt "Amzi" to many nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Anton and Anna (Furmankiewicz) Bolek, and her siblings: Joseph (Stella); Frank (Anne); Julie...
Lillian M. (Papesh) Di Bartolomeo
Feb 10, 2021
Lillian M. Di Bartolomeo (nee Papesh), age 92, at rest on Wednesday, February 10, 2021.
Lillian is survived by her five sons, Mando III, Anthony (Beth), Francis (Irma), Joseph and Gerald (Sandra) Di Bartolomeo; her grandchildren, Mando IV, Christina (Justin) Taylor, Matthew, Alessandra and Mario, Mark and Nina Di Bartolomeo; brother, Raymond (Marge) Papesh;...
Margaret (Kimak) Baran
Feb 5, 2021
Margaret “Peg” Baran (nee Kimak) passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021 at the age of 91.
Margaret is survived by her loving daughter, Carol Baran, along with numerous nieces, nephews and loved ones.
She was preceded in death by her parents: Vasil and Mary (nee Patrick) Kimak; her...
Adelaida Villa
Feb 4, 2021
Adelaida Villa
Age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn.
Born July 27, 1936 in Michoacan, Mexico, Adelaida was a strong willed woman who raised her six children primarily on her own. She was a devoted Catholic who instilled her beliefs into her family to provide a strong...
Gertrude "Bee" (VanVlierbergen) McClelland
Feb 3, 2021
Gertrude “Bee” Cleopatra McClelland (nee VanVlierbergen), age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital.
Gertrude is survived by her son, K. Thomas (Deb) McClelland; brother, Robert VanVlierbergen; sister-in-law, Adeline VanVlierbergen; grandsons, Andrew McClelland and James (Paola) Townsend; great-grandson, Braven Townsend; nieces and nephews, Frank (Joan) Schueler, Frank...
Thomas "Tom" Walsh
Feb 3, 2021
Thomas “Tom” Walsh passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Tom is survived by his devoted daughters: Jamie Walsh and Kelly Walsh; his loving mother: Delores “Dee” Zdralevich (nee Seal); caring sister and brother in law: Wendy “Winnie” Mullen (nee Walsh) and Bill Mullen; nieces: Tiffany (John)...
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