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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Linda P. Papp
Nov 18, 2020
Linda P. Papp, age 77 years, passed away peacefully, Wednesday November 18th 2020 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.
Preceded in death by her loving husband of 36 years, Stephen R. Papp; her parents John P. Hancock, Anita (Aubrey) Hancock; grandmother Lillian (Heither) Kiep; in-laws, John A. Papp, Gizella (Gerencir) Papp; daughter-in-law Kristi...
Theresa (Gawel) Milewski
Nov 18, 2020
Theresa Milewski (nee Gawel)
Age 72, loving wife of Robert Milewski who preceded her in death. She kept his shoes by the front door as a tribute to him and a symbol that she was waiting to be reunited with him. Theresa died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 after a short battle with Covid-19. The family appreciates her...
Ronald R Kevish
Nov 14, 2020
Ronald Richard Kevish, age 80, born May 14, 1940, at rest November 14, 2020.
Ronald is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith “Judy” (nee Gudac) (2013); parents, Louis and Frances (nee Majetich) Kevish; siblings, Richard Kevish and Robert Kevish.
He is survived by his children, Rona (Damian) Marmion...
Patricia Ann (Koral) Brozman
Nov 14, 2020
Patricia Ann Brozman (nee Koral)
Age 84 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Amita Adventist Health Medical Center in Bolingbrook.
Patricia will be remembered for being an amazing cook and baker.
She is survived by her two daughters: Jody (Marty) Palya and Sally Brozman; son: John Brozman; grandchildren:...
Sarah E. Smith
Nov 14, 2020
Sarah E. Smith (age 39) of Channahon, passed away on Saturday, November 14th, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice after a courageous 6 ½-year battle with brain cancer.
Sarah was born on September 27, 1981 in Joliet. She was a daughter of Gary and the late Christine (nee Gerencher) Smith. She...
Lottie A (Pantol) Matile
Nov 12, 2020
Lottie A. Matile (nee Pantol)
Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020.
Lottie is survived by her daughters: Joyce (the late Edwin) Holden and Judith (David) Harrison; step-children: Connie (Darren) Hoffman, Wayne and James Matile; cherished grandchildren: Melissa (Adam) Singer and Todd Holden, Timothy, Jennifer, James and Stephen Matile; great-grandchildren:...
Joseph A. Kucharz
Nov 11, 2020
Joseph A. Kucharz, age 92, a long-time resident of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2020 at Edward Hospital, Naperville. Born October 21, 1928 in Joliet, Joe was the son of the late Walter and Josephine (Novak) Kucharz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Matthew, Walter, William (Mildred) and Stanley (Edna) Kucharz.
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Mary Ann Lukancic
Nov 11, 2020
Maryann Lukancic
Age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at The Gardens at Park Pointe in Morris, where she has resided since February of 2018. Maryann was the youngest of nine children born to Louis and Paula (Matko) Lukancic. Like her siblings, she graduated from St. Joseph Joliet Grade School (1958) and Joliet Township...
Milovan Kisich
Nov 11, 2020
Milovan Kisich, age 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.
Milovan is survived by loving children, Daniel Kisich, Steven (Theresa) Kisich, Olga (David) Deschamps, and Bosa (David) Goodale; grandchildren, Liana and David, Kristi, Nicole, Michael, Brian, Eric, and Claire, Alexandra, Zachary, Jacquelyn, Jennifer, and David, Michael, Victoria and Hailee; great-grandchildren, Eric and Lauren, Carter and...
William "Bill" D Frescura
Nov 10, 2020
William “Bill” Frescura, age 79, died peacefully at his home of pancreatic cancer on November 10, 2020. Bill graduated from Joliet Township High School, Joliet Junior College, and St. Louis College of Pharmacy – Class of 1965. He spent his entire career at St. Joseph Medical Center (now Amita), serving as the Director of Pharmacy for 33 years.
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Kenneth L. Benco
Nov 9, 2020
Kenneth L. Benco, age 68, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Sherry A. (nee Perona) Benco; sister, Sandy Heck; mother-in-law, Agnes Perona; sister-in-law, Sue (Scott) Kirby; nieces and nephews, Stephen Kirby, Stephanie (Dave) Crimmins and Julie Pehlke; great-nieces and nephews, Jack, Cole and...
Arthur "Art" Rambo, Sr.
Nov 8, 2020
Arthur Rambo Sr. “Art”
Age 79 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at home with his family by his side.
Art is survived by his children, Arthur (Sharon) Rambo Jr., John (Lisa) Rambo, Robert (Patti) Rambo and Joseph (Linda) Rambo; grandchildren, Julie (Keith) Wetsell, Matthew (Lisa) Meyer, Emma, Ian, Alexandra, Bailey,...
Bernard F. Gerl
Nov 7, 2020
Bernard F. Gerl
Age 94 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Willow Falls in Crest Hill.
Surviving are his loving wife of 71 years, Bernadine (nee Tomac) , three children, Bill (Patt) Gerl of Minnesota and Florida, Diane (Jim) Blackburn of Shorewood and Chuck (Cindi) Gerl of New Lenox; nine...
Joe Zdralevich, Jr.
Nov 6, 2020
Joe Zdralevich, Jr.
Age 70 of Joliet, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.
Born January 11, 1950 in Joliet, Joe was a son of Joseph, Sr. and Mary Jane (Garden) Zdralevich. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from...
Anthony E. Faklis
Nov 6, 2020
Anthony E. Faklis, age 96, of Joliet passed peacefully on November 6, 2020 with his family by his side. Retired Captain C.P.D., Anthony was born on November 4, 1924 in Chicago, IL and 40 years later made Joliet, IL his home. After dealing with Lewey Body Dementia for several years, he retired from the Chicago Police Department, completing...
Laurie (Richie) Blatnicky
Nov 4, 2020
Laurie Lynn Blatnicky (nee Richie), age 60, passed unexpectedly into eternal rest on November 4th, 2020.
A longtime resident of Joliet, Laurie spent her life dedicated to helping others, both in her personal life, and in her work as a teacher’s aide and early childhood education advocate. She treasured her family and friends, and often turned new...
Joan M. (Berard) Lesnik
Nov 4, 2020
Joan M. Lesnik (nee Berard), age 80, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Joan is survived by her loving children, Jeff (Denise), John R. (Sue), Joe (Becki), Jim (Kelly) and Julie (Charlie Klecha) Lesnik; grandchildren, Luke, Max, Greg, Tim Lesnik, Lilly and Lucy Lesnik; brother, Jim (Jean) Berard; numerous nieces and nephews....
Berto Arteaga
Nov 3, 2020
Berto Arteaga
Age 73 of Crest Hill, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Born September 16, 1947 in Tunguitiro Michoacan, Mexico, he was a son of Amador and Glafira (Torres) Arteaga. Berto was a devoted man who dedicated his life to provide for his family. He worked...
Consuelo Diaz
Nov 3, 2020
Consuelo Diaz, age 93, passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 3rd, 2020 following a short illness. She was born November 14th, 1926 in Michoacán, Mexico to Josefa Alvarez and Marciano Diaz. She developed her business sense at an early age when she and her brothers and sisters were given the responsibility of opening up the family...
Ronald E. Smith
Nov 3, 2020
Ronald E. Smith
Age 85 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.
Born May 11, 1935 in Joliet. Ronald was a son of Richard and Marie (Pribish) Smith. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School, class...
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