Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Kevin Clendening

Kevin Clendening

Nov 23, 2020

Kevin James Clendening

Age 28 of Joliet and formerly of Naperville, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020.

Born June 4, 1992 in Hinsdale, Kevin James was a son of James and Lynette (Castner) Clendening. He was raised and educated in Naperville and graduated from Neuqua Valley High School with the class of 2010. Kevin...

Dolores M (Doctor)  DeBarbera

Dolores M (Doctor) DeBarbera

Nov 23, 2020

Dolores M. DeBarbera (nee Doctor)

Age 95 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home.

Born May 8, 1925 in Joliet, Dolores Marie was a daughter of Lawrence and May (Harrington) Doctor. She was raised and educated in Joliet and worked as a nurse for St....

Kevin Inthakoun

Kevin Inthakoun

Nov 22, 2020

Kevin Inthakoun, age 62, born in Laos on August 10, 1958. Entered eternal rest on November 22, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones.

Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Pam Inthakoun; son, Alicton Inthakoun; and granddaughters, Malina and Waverly Inthakoun.

Traditional Laos Services for Kevin will be held privately....

Doris L. Stengele

Doris L. Stengele

Nov 21, 2020

Doris L. Stengele (nee Folkers), age 92, of Joliet and Manitowish Waters, WI, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Lakeshore Rehab and Healthcare in Joliet.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph Stengele of Joliet and her parents Lee and Emily Folkers of Joliet and Frankfort, IL.

Survived...

Joe "Paka" Voitik, Sr.

Joe "Paka" Voitik, Sr.

Nov 19, 2020

Joe “Paka” Voitik, Sr.

Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.

Born September 15, 1933 in Peoria, Joseph was a son of Joseph and Rose Marie (O’Mara) Voitik. He was raised and educated in Joliet and...

Linda P. Papp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...