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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Raymond J Papesh
Nov 18, 2021
Raymond J. Papesh, age 88, of Wilmington passed away peacefully on November 18, 2021. Ray served in many roles during his life, including serving his country during the Korean War. He found and married his partner of 65 years, Marjorie (nee Conklin). Ray worked many jobs to make sure he could provide a good life for his family. He...
Kevin Lee Smith
Nov 17, 2021
Kevin Lee Smith, age 58, at rest on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
Kevin is survived by his wife of 18 years, Pamela (nee Wilke) Smith; children, Jaime (Rick Zwart) McGuffage and Jennifer (Michael) Courtright; grandchildren, Paige, Avery, Logan, Kristopher, Kaley and Konnor; parents, Bryan and Lou Ann...
Daniel Joseph Mueller
Nov 17, 2021
Daniel Joseph Mueller of Oak Forest, IL entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at the age of 56. He was born in Joliet, IL on November 19, 1964. Daniel is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Laura (Enright) Mueller and beloved children Samuel and Julia. Also surviving is his dearest mother, Maureen (McGuckin) Mueller; cherished...
Kathleen L. (Dotson) Price
Nov 16, 2021
Kathleen L. Price (nee Dotson)
Age 86 of Shorewood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.
Born February 19, 1935 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Kathleen was the daughter of Enos and Myrtle (White) Dotson. She worked as retail manager for Kmart for over 25 years...
Harold F Burnett
Nov 16, 2021
Harold F. Burnett
Age 85 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.
He is preceded in death by his wife Agnes who passed in 2019. They will be laid to rest together in a private service at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood,...
Janet Rose Gonzales
Nov 10, 2021
Janet Rose Gonzales (Saragossa) passed away on November 10th, 2021, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on April 6th, 1961, in Joliet, IL to her parents, John and Joan Saragossa, Janet was a lifetime resident of Joliet and Crest Hill, IL. A graduate of Joliet East High School, class of ’79, Janet was a mother...
Carolyn B. (Devereaux) Wildey
Nov 10, 2021
Carolyn Betty Wildey (nee Devereaux), age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her home comforted by her loving family.
Carolyn is survived by her children, Diane (Darryl) Johnson and Janet Salazar; grandchildren, William (Sonja) Koehler Jr., Brett (Arlina) Koehler, Bobbi (Rob) Bettcher, Aaron (Cynthia) Johnson, Kristin Crouse, Christopher (Missy) Salazar,...
Helen A. (Genczo) Hastings
Nov 7, 2021
Helen A. Hastings (nee Genczo), age 86, passed away suddenly, Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home where she resided in Joliet Illinois.
Helen is survived by her children, Carol (John) Carroll and Tom (Linda) Hastings; grandchildren, Lisa (Kris) Kostusik and Nick (Kayla) Hastings; great-grandchildren, Sydney and Benjamin Hastings and Jackson Kostusik; numerous nieces,...
Madeleine (Culik) Chovan
Nov 6, 2021
Madeleine Chovan
Age 94 of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born November 12, 1926 in Joliet, Madeleine was a daughter of Anton and Anna (Luksich) Culik. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Providence Catholic High School. Madeleine enjoyed cooking,...
Dorothy M. (Benedetto) Crombie
Nov 4, 2021
Dorothy Mae Crombie (nee Benedetto) age 93, died peacefully with her children at her side on Thursday, November 4, 2021.
Dorothy was a graduate of JTHS in Joliet. She met her husband, Edward H. Crombie, while employed at the Crombie Dairy as office manager. Dorothy dedicated her life caring for and making memories with...
Antoinette "Peaches" Anderson
Nov 3, 2021
Antoinette “Peaches” Anderson was born on April 3, 1968, in Joliet, IL to Isiah and Bennie Anderson. Peaches made her transition from this life to go home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Silver Cross Hospital.
Peaches graduated from Custer High School in Milwaukee, WI in 1986.
Peaches was employed...
Arthur D Cook
Nov 3, 2021
Arthur D. Cook
Age 89 of Plainfield and Shorewood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.
Born August 20, 1932 in Chicago, Arthur Dominick was the son of Arthur T. and Sophie (Slausgalvis) Cook. He was raised and educated in Chicago and went on to...
Anthony L. Bebej, Sr.
Nov 2, 2021
Tony Bebej, Sr.
Age 89 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL, as a result of an auto accident on October 28, 2021.
Tony served in United States Navy from January 1952 – November 1953, with Cargo Handling Battalion #3, Bermuda.
Tony...
Helen Marie (Gawenda) Mackay
Nov 1, 2021
Helen Marie Mackay (nee Gawenda), age 100, passed away on Monday, November 1, 2021.
Helen is survived by her loving children, Carol (Al) Neitzel, Thomasine (Robert) Magolan and Thomas (Mary Jean) Hayducak; grandchildren, Todd Neitzel, Jennifer Miney and Kimberly Prosul, Lisa Hayducak, Rebecca (Timothy) Kramer and Ryan (Katie) Hayducak; great-grandchildren, Kylie Lenahan, Hailey Magolan...
Graciela Rosa Gloria Leanos "Chela"
Oct 30, 2021
Graciela Rosa Gloria Leanos “Chela”, 21, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 30, 2021
Graciela had such a beautiful and kind soul always helping everyone out and always helping her mom out no matter what. She was a beloved and beautiful daughter, sister, niece, aunt and granddaughter who will be deeply missed.
She is preceded...
Edward J. Batis Sr.
Oct 30, 2021
Edward J. Batis, Sr.
Age 96. At rest Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Senior Star at Weber Place. Born in Joliet to the late Rudolph and Amelia (nee Kostolny) Batis. Edward was a lifelong resident of Joliet. Graduate of Joliet Township High School Class of 1943 and Joliet Junior College. Served in the Marine Corps 1943 -1946...
Marvin F. Hank Jr.
Oct 30, 2021
Marvin F. Hank Jr., age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
Marvin is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Robin (nee McDonald); children, Alyssa (Dan) Brown, Alex Hank and Eric Hank; parents, Marvin Sr. and Jean (nee Sienko) Hank; two sisters, Janet...
Edmundo Figueroa
Oct 29, 2021
Edmundo Figueroa Castañeda, 49 de Joliet fallecio el Viernes 29 de Octubre de 2021
Nuestro papi era el major hijo, papa, hermano y abuelo. Siempre daba luz a nuestras vidas con su sentido del humor y con su amor. Trabajo duro todo su vida para darnos todo lo major siempre lo recordoremos en momentos llenos de felicidad....
Thomas A. Cemeno
Oct 28, 2021
Thomas A. Cemeno
Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home with family by his side.
Thomas proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II, and started working at an early age at the Chellino Cheese Company, a family-owned business. He served as President and...
Donna M. Mlakar
Oct 26, 2021
Donna Marie Mlakar
Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Regency Care of Morris under the care of Lightways Hospice with her family by her side. Donna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her...
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