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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
John R. Depratt
Jun 1, 2025
John R. Depratt, age 70 of Crest Hill, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born August 14, 1954, a lifetime resident of Joliet, where he met the love of his life, Sandra Davis.
John is survived by his beloved wife Sandra Depratt (nee Davis), son Tony (Maggie) Depratt of Plainfield, IL and daughter Sarah (Hans)...
Maxine C. Bertucci
May 29, 2025
Maxine C. (Koren) Bertucci, age 87, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at St. Joseph's Medical Center. Born on April 30, 1938 in Joliet, Illinois, Maxine was the daughter of the late Joseph "Jeff" and Louise (Pilz) Koren. Maxine was married to the love of her life, Robert "Slugger" Jay Bertucci for 50 years until his passing in 2012.
Maxine...
Louis J. Lakota Jr.
May 28, 2025
Louis J. Lakota, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
Lou is survived by his children, Louis J. (Kristine) Lakota III, Maureen (the late Bill) Krok, Michael (Jill) Lakota, Anton (Jody) Lakota, Timothy (Denise Duncan) Lakota; grandchildren, Ryan, Brady (Kassandra) Lakota, Allyson, Joshua, Matthew (Anna), and Alex Lakota, Megan Krok, Morgan and Brennan Lakota; great-grandchildren, Brynleigh Finnen,...
Eduardo Reynoso Gonzalez
May 25, 2025
Eduardo Reynoso Gonzalez, age 46, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois
A visitation to honor Eduardo's life will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Tezak Funeral Home, located at 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet, IL.
Funeral services will take place on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 11:00 AM at St....
Rita E. Maksimik
May 24, 2025
Rita E. Maksimik (Jaeger) of Plainfield, Illinois, formerly of Calumet City, Illinois and Hammond, Indiana, age 90, passed away on May 24th, 2025 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois. Rita was born in Chicago, IL on June 8, 1934 to her father Joseph Jaeger and mother Cecilia Jaeger (nee Schiesser).
Rita was born in Chicago, and was raised in...
Santiago Villalobos Alvarez
May 22, 2025
Santiago Villalobos Alvarez, age 19, who left us far too soon on Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Joliet, Illinois.
Born on November 8, 2005, Santiago brought light, laughter, and love to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. His kind heart, vibrant spirit, and warm smile left a lasting impression on the many lives he touched. Santiago will be deeply...
Patricia Ann Wucker
May 22, 2025
Patricia Ann Wucker (nee Biskus) was born on the 4th of July , 1934 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin and was called home by God on May 22, 2025.
Being a beloved wife to Allen , awesome mother to Mary Kaye (Bobby) Seaton Robert Wucker and Eileen (Chris)Martin, cherished Grandma to Nick , Alex, Zack , Jordan , Kendall , Kate and Steven...
Genevieve Marie Ostoich
May 21, 2025
Genevieve Marie (née D’Orazio) Ostoich, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, entered eternity on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was the life of every party, hostess extraordinaire, devoted friend, and dearly adored “Nonnie” to all who knew her.
Born in Joliet on January 14, 1928, to Vincent and Anita (née Fiori) D’Orazio, Genevieve graduated from Joliet Township High...
Abel C. Luna
May 21, 2025
Abel Cintora Luna, 84, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.
Residing in Moroleón, Guanajuato, Mexico, Abel later made his home in Joliet, Illinois, to be closer to his children and grandchildren.
Abel was a hardworking man who continued working into his 80s, helping his son and grandsons with sprinkler system installations and supporting their irrigation business....
Lillian D. Wagner
May 18, 2025
Lillian D. Wagner, of Lockport, IL, departed from this life on May 18, 2025. Lillian was 98 years old. She was born on December 6, 1926, to her parents Philip Bebar and Frances Bebar (nee Lakota) of Joliet, Il.
Lillian was a graduate of St. Mary Nativity Grade School before attending St. Francis Academy in Joliet. She was a member of...
Marino Malabrigo
May 17, 2025
A celebration of Marino's life will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 with a visitation at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Words of remembrance will be held in the funeral home chapel at 6:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. until prayers in the funeral...
Edward "Eddie" Allen Nink
May 17, 2025
Edward “Eddie” Allen Nink, age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of his devoted family. Eddie was born on January 6, 1957, to the late Raymond and Cecilia (née Flaherty) Nink.
He was the 14th of their beloved children and grew up in Streator, IL. In recent years, he lived between Shorewood,...
Fransisco "Kiko" Bibian
May 15, 2025
Fransisco Bibian, lovingly known as “Kiko”, a devoted husband and beloved father, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at the age of 56. Born in Crete, Illinois, and a lifelong resident of Joliet, Kiko was a proud graduate of Joliet Central High School. He started working at Berlinsky Scrap Co. from a young age and later spent many years...
Arturo Rivera Jr.
May 15, 2025
Arturo Rivera Jr., age 80, passed away peacefully at Maple Glen Memory Care in Glen Ellyn, IL on May 15, 2025. He was born in Martindale, TX on October 22, 1944 to his parents Arturo Rivera Sr. and Adela Rivera (nee Hernandez).
Arturo spent most of his youth in Joliet, IL before joining the United States Army at the age of...
Carl "Toby" LaFever
May 13, 2025
Carl “Toby” LaFever, age 51, left this world on May 13, 2025. He was born in Joliet, IL on August 16, 1973 to his father Carl LaFever and mother Joyce Mank (nee Eichelberger).
Toby lived a life that was not free of challenges. Some of those challenges were self-imposed, and some were not. Given the opportunity, he would freely admit that...
George Britt Barr Jr.
May 11, 2025
George Britt Barr Jr., age 72, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
George Britt Barr Jr.—beloved husband, devoted father, proud grandfather affectionately known as Boompa, cherished brother, and loving son—passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of joy, strength, and unwavering love.
To know George was to hear his infectious, booming laugh echo through a room and to feel the...
Thomas J. Meyer Sr.
May 10, 2025
Thomas Joseph Meyer Sr. of Joliet, age 82, passed away surrounded by his loving family at St. Joseph Hospital on May 10, 2025. He was born at St. Joseph Hospital on July 11, 1942 to Julian Meyer and Marie Meyer (nee Wilhelmi).
Tom was born and raised in Joliet. He was a proud lifelong resident and graduated with the Class of...
Joseph Raymond Ciancanelli
May 9, 2025
Joseph R. Ciancanelli of Joliet, age 80, passed away at Lightways Hospice in Joliet on May 9, 2025. Joe was born in Joliet on April 10, 1945 to his parents Joseph L. and Helen (nee Sternal) Ciancanelli.
Joe attended SS Cyril and Methodius Grade School and was a proud member of the graduating class of 1963 from Joliet Catholic High School....
Hector Manuel De Arcos Romo
May 9, 2025
Hector Manuel De Arcos Romo,38 passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet,IL.
Héctor Manuel De Arcos Romo, de 38 años, falleció el Viernes 9 de Mayo de 2025.
La visita se llevará a cabo el Miércoles 14 de Mayo de...
Lottie "Char" Stefanich
May 9, 2025
Lottie “Char” Stefanich (née Bernadyn), 98 Passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Lottie lived a long, faith-filled life devoted to her family, community, and church. A lifelong member of St. Anne’s Church, she sang in the St. Anne’s Choir for 45 years, sharing her love of music and her faith with...
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