Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Phyllis Jean (James)  Hegland

Phyllis Jean (James) Hegland

Mar 28, 2021

Phyllis Jean Hegland (nee James), age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side.

Phyllis is survived by her children, Bobbie (Lynn) Pollesch, Sherry (Jim) McNeill, James Hegland and Kathy (Gary) Delaney; grandchildren, Bob, Cary and Steven Gillespie, Johnny...

Josephine F Toth

Josephine F Toth

Mar 25, 2021

Josephine F. Toth

Age 84 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.

Born July 3, 1936 in New Alexandria, Pennsylvania, Josephine Francis was a daughter of Steven and Mary (Depto) Kaminsky. She retired from Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet after...

Mary Jo (Vermilyea)  See

Mary Jo (Vermilyea) See

Mar 24, 2021

Mary Jo See

Age 61 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.

Born October 28, 1959 in Fairbury, Illinois, Mary was a daughter of Lyle and Mary (Dohman) Vermilyea. Mary worked for the Illinois Secretary of State’s office for over 25 years. She...

Kevin Thomas Bradley

Kevin Thomas Bradley

Mar 23, 2021

Kevin Thomas Bradley, 43, adoring son, brother and father passed away after a 3 year brave fight against prostate cancer.

Kevin was born on September 28, 1977 in Joliet, IL.

He is survived by his parents James and Eileen Bradley, 4 siblings, Katherine Samuelson, Michael Bradley, Maureen Simon and Alice Torres and his children, Samantha...

Cecelia "CeCe" (Lopez)  Medina

Cecelia "CeCe" (Lopez) Medina

Mar 22, 2021

Cecilia Medina (Maiden name Lopez). Age 63. Passed away comfortably with her two daughters and husband by her side on Monday, March 22, 2021. Cecilia battled an illness for over 20 years with the last 5 months being the toughest of the battles. She was a fighter with the strength of a warrior – an inspiration to so many...

Albert Mavec

Albert Mavec

Mar 22, 2021

Albert Mavec, age 91, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, March 22, 2021.

Albert is survived by his beloved children; Monica Mavec, Joseph Mavec, Jana (Mark) Hlade, Meka (Eric) Celidonio, Michael (Stacy) Mavec, and Martin (Emily) Mavec. He leaves behind eleven grandchildren, Jared and Melanie Morrissette, Samantha and Marty Mavec, Megan, Kyle,...

Susan A. (Voitik)  Horvat

Susan A. (Voitik) Horvat

Mar 20, 2021

Susan A. Horvat “Mamu” (nee Voitik), age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 20, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Susan is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, James M. Horvat; her children, Kristin (Matt) Middleton, Kyle (Miriam) Horvat, Courtney Horvat and Callie Horvat; grandchildren, Blake, Eric, Angel, Logan...

Fayette Lillian (Coffey)  Considine

Fayette Lillian (Coffey) Considine

Mar 20, 2021

Fayette (Faye) Considine (nee Coffey) (affectionately called Toots by her siblings), passed away peacefully at home in Crest Hill, IL surrounded by her children, several grandchildren and great grandchildren on March 20, 2021. She was born on November 7,1935 in Chicago, IL to John and Lelia (nee Collier) Coffey.

Faye married the love of her life John...

Delfina (Molella)  Leardi

Delfina (Molella) Leardi

Mar 10, 2021

Delfina Leardi (nee Molella), age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Delfina is survived by her beloved son, Giovanni Leardi; siblings, Anna (the late Ronald) Price, Nicola (the late Christine) Molella, Dora (Andrew) Willis and Eva Molella; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Xannarong "Zhann" Thepsomphone

Xannarong "Zhann" Thepsomphone

Mar 9, 2021

Zhann Thepsomphone

Age 53 of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Born February 10, 1968 in Laos, Zhann was a son of Chome (Khammungkoun) and the late Sanith Thepsomphone. Zhann moved to the Joliet area with his family as a kid and graduated with perfect attendance from...

Anthony W. Kwit

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...