Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Theresa Anne Augustyniak

Theresa Anne Augustyniak

Sep 5, 2021

Theresa Anne Augustyniak, 71, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Joliet, Illinois.

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois Theresa was a graduate of Five Holy Martyrs School and St. Barbara High School. She worked 28 years with the U.S. federal government up to her retirement. Her love for animals was great especially for her dogs. Her...

Karen R. Erickson

Karen R. Erickson

Sep 5, 2021

Karen R. Erickson, age 71, at rest on Sunday, September 5, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Karen is survived by her children, Joel (Kathy) Ackeret, Jonathan Ackeret and Jenna (Dave) Schilke; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Isabella and Shauna Ackeret, Elin Ackeret, Madeline and Benjamin Schilke; siblings, Susan Pogvara, Lloyd Erickson and Sandra (Michael)...

Joanne C. (Today)  Dorr

Joanne C. (Today) Dorr

Sep 2, 2021

Joanne C. Dorr (nee Today)

Age 79 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield.

Born August 8, 1942 in Joliet, Joanne was the daughter of John and Mary (Podnar) Today. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Lockport Township High School...

Jeanna Marie Pacheco-Khan

Jeanna Marie Pacheco-Khan

Aug 30, 2021

Jeanna Marie Pacheco-Khan

Age 51 of Plano, Texas and formerly of Joliet, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in DeLand, Florida.

Born December 10, 1969 in Joliet, Jeanna Marie was a daughter of Robert, Sr. and Sandra (Clark) Pacheco. Jeanna was a professional Bingo player and was known as the...

Dolores M. (Terlep)  Colabuono

Dolores M. (Terlep) Colabuono

Aug 29, 2021

Dolores Marie Colabuono (nee Terlep)

Age 94, formerly of Joliet and recently a resident of Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, Illinois, passed away quietly in the company of her sons on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Born April 19, 1927 in Joliet, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband: Theodore; her son; Scott (Nijole) Colabuono; parents:...

Sebastian Martinez Del Real

Sebastian Martinez Del Real

Aug 26, 2021

Baby Sebastian Martinez Del Real entered eternal rest on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

Sebastian was born Thursday, August 26, 2021 to Jose Martinez and Maria Del Real. He is survived by his parents, two brothers; Ximena and Angel Martinez

Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at...

Howard E. Zimmerman Jr.

Howard E. Zimmerman Jr.

Aug 22, 2021

Howard E. Zimmerman Jr., age 81, entered into eternal life on Sunday, August 22, 2021, with his loving family by his side.

Howard is survived by his children, Lawrence (Renee) Zimmerman, Sherry (Joseph) Burzawa and Sheryl (Tim) Baker; grandchildren, Samantha (Chris) Groscost, Holly Burzawa, Jeremy (Leanne) Zimmerman, Jeanette (Ronald) Fugger, and T.J. Baker; great-grandchildren,...

Marie J. (Juricic)  Gulas

Marie J. (Juricic) Gulas

Aug 22, 2021

Marie J. Gulas (nee Juricic)

Age 99 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at The PARC in Joliet.

Born January 5, 1922, Marie Josephine was a daughter of Joseph and Marie (Tomsick) Juricic. She was a devout Catholic and lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet. Marie was also...

Frances Schultz

Frances Schultz

Aug 22, 2021

Frances Schultz (Jacksa), age 86 of Joliet, Illinois; died Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 at Lightways Hospice (formerly Joliet Area Community Hospice) with her loving family by her side.

Beloved wife of 57 years to former Mayor of Joliet Arthur Schultz where they were joined in the Holy Sacrament of Matrimony at the Cathedral of...

Paul L. Bonfiglio

Paul L. Bonfiglio

Aug 18, 2021

Paul L. Bonfiglio

Age 63 of Shorewood, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Edward Hospital in Naperville.

Born July 14, 1958, Paul was the son of William and Viola (Porreca) Bonfiglio. He was raised and educated in Berwyn and graduated from Morton West High School with the class of 1977. Following graduation, Paul...

Marilyn F (Obermeyer)  Walsh

Marilyn F (Obermeyer) Walsh

Aug 13, 2021

Marilyn F. Walsh

Age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at The Auberge in Naperville.

Born August 4, 1932 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Marilyn was a daughter of Robert and Mary (Wordeman) Obermeyer. She was raised and educated in Cincinnati and attended the College of Saint Mary of the Springs in Columbus, Ohio...

Barbara J (Cunningham)  Sefcik

Barbara J (Cunningham) Sefcik

Aug 11, 2021

Barbara J. (nee’ Cunningham) Sefcik of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Barbara is preceded in death by her husband: Andrew Sefcik; parents: Richard C. and Margaret A. Cunningham; son: Jeffrey B. Sefcik and great-granddaughter: Skylar Hope Rutherford, as well as numerous sisters and one brother.

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Kathryn "Kay" (Thomas)  Kosmerl

Kathryn "Kay" (Thomas) Kosmerl

Jul 31, 2021

Kathryn Kosmerl

“Kay”

Age 99 of Joliet, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 31, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Kay was born on December 20, 1921 in Ottawa, Illinois. She was raised and educated in Marseilles, Illinois and graduated from Marseilles High School with the class of 1939. On...

Walentyna (Danilczuk)  Wislocka

Walentyna (Danilczuk) Wislocka

Jul 29, 2021

Walentyna Wislocka formally passed away, at the age of 76, in Orland Park, IL on Thursday July 29th, 2021. Walentyna is survived by the love of her life for the past 54 years, Kazimierz. She was the mother to Leszek (Ewa), Jacek (Jadwiga) and Malgorzata. Walentyna was the grandmother to Julia (Paul), Peter (Anna), Paul, David and Jennifer. She...

Guadalupe Gamboa

Guadalupe Gamboa

Jul 27, 2021

Guadalupe “Lupe” Gamboa

6.22.41 - 7.27.21

Guadalupe “Lupe” Gamboa was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Surrounded by loved ones, he passed away in his home in Joliet, IL on Tuesday July 27, 2021 at the age of 80.

He was born to Victor...

Shirley A. (Jennings)  Allen

Shirley A. (Jennings) Allen

Jul 25, 2021

Shirley A. Allen, age 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Shirley is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Richard “Rip” in 2012; parents, Floyd and Frances (nee Vance) Jennings; two sisters, Wanda and Marilyn; and one brother, Harold.

She is survived by her two...

Peter "Benny" Papesh

Peter "Benny" Papesh

Jul 22, 2021

Peter B. Papesh “Benny,” age 94 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2021 at Villa Franciscan Place.

Born August 26, 1926 in Joliet. Peter was the son of John and Anna (Gregorcic) Papesh Sr. He attended St. Joseph Grade School and Joliet Catholic High School.

Peter is survived...

Janice M. Crosetto

Janice M. Crosetto

Jul 22, 2021

Janice M. Crosetto, age 79, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.

Janice is survived by her loving brother, Ronald (Bonnita) Crosetto; niece, Mary Anderson; nephew, John (Martha) Crosetto; great-nieces, Caitlin (Tyler) Bugos, Kayliegh Anderson and Mariaha Anderson; great- nephew, Joseph Crosetto; aunt, Mary (John) Crosetto; as well as numerous cousins.

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Kristine K. (Stukel)  Vaagen

Kristine K. (Stukel) Vaagen

Jul 20, 2021

Kristine K. Vaagen (nee Stukel), age 45, passed away in Santa Rosa, CA on July 20, 2021 after a courageous battle with Central Nervous System Lymphoma. She was born in Joliet, IL on October 17, 1975. Daughter to the late Kenneth and JoAnn (nee Borio) Stukel of Joliet.

Kristine is survived by her husband,...

Lorraine Ann (Lorek)  Jaskowiak

Lorraine Ann (Lorek) Jaskowiak

Jul 19, 2021

Lorraine A. Jaskowiak, age 92, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 19, 2021.

Lorraine is survived by her daughter, Marcia Groves; grandchildren, Christopher Groves and Alicia (Roland) Faulhaber; great-grandchildren, Jackson, Nathan and Madalyn Faulhaber; sisters-in-law, Mary Jean (the late Robert) Jaskowiak and Patricia (the late Gerald) Jaskowiak; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. ...