Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
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...
John A. Magerko Sr.
Nov 2, 2020
John A. Magerko Sr., age 86, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020.
John devoted his life to family, community, and country alongside his wife and loving partner of 60 years, Mary Ann. John led and participated in everything from baseball organizations to church and library boards. He taught Sunday School classes and community...
Gino V. Alberico
Nov 2, 2020
Gino Valentino Alberico, age 88, at rest on Monday, November 2, 2020 with his loving family by his side.
Gino is survived by his beloved wife, Rita (nee Fantozzi) Alberico; children, Rossana (Jerry L.) Popplewell, Anna Maria (Nicholas Joseph) Lukasevich, Gino Alberico Jr. and Giovanni Peater Emilio Alberico; grandchildren, Veronica Ann (Josh) Umhofer, Dylan Xander Popplewell, Katelynn...
Casimira (Bednarz) Lubejko
Nov 1, 2020
Casimira Lubejko (nee Bednarz)
Age 93 of Joliet and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Oak Trace Health Center in Downers Grove.
Born June 25, 1927 in Chicago, Casimira was a daughter of John and Sophie (Sikorski) Bednarz. She was a devoted Catholic and a hard worker. Casimira worked...
Frances (Bozich) Gale
Oct 31, 2020
Frances (Bozich) Gale
1919-2020
Frances “Babe” Gale passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020, with her daughter by her side.
Frances graduated from St. Joseph Grade School, St. Francis Academy, and St. Joseph School of Nursing, class of 1940. She practiced as a hospital and private duty nurse. Following her retirement, she volunteered...
Ronald A. Ziesmer
Oct 31, 2020
Ronald A. Ziesmer, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Catherine (nee Semrov) Ziesmer; daughters, Kathleen Ziesmer and Elizabeth (Richard) Rehak of Crystal Lake, IL; grandson, Joseph Rehak of Crystal Lake, IL; sister; Virginia (nee Ziesmer) Fenili; brother-in-law, Anton...
Sarah E. (Baker) Marsh
Oct 29, 2020
Sarah E. Marsh (nee Baker)
Age 84, of Joliet, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Lifelong resident of Joliet. Retired after 31 years as an accounts payable clerk with Crane Kemlite Composites. She continued to stay active in retirement by serving her community for nineteen years as a foster grandparent for...
Rita A. (Schneidereit) Fisher
Oct 29, 2020
Rita A. Fisher (nee Schneidereit)
Age 92 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.
Born February 21, 1928 in Joliet, Rita was a daughter of William and Catherine (Hebert) Schneidereit. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the class...
Robert H. Brow
Oct 25, 2020
Robert H. Brow, age 90, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Robert is survived by his beloved children, Bruce (Patricia) Brow, Lauren (Chris) Pickler, Lisa (David) Prince, Linda (Joel) Pickler, Leslie (Carl) Ripsky and Lana (Mark) Baranauskis; sister, Jean Steven.
Preceded in...
Guadalupe (Paredes) Chavez
Oct 24, 2020
Guadalupe Chavez (nee Paredes)
Age 91 of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 24, 2020 with her family by her side.
Born May 19, 1929 in Mexico, Guadalupe was the daughter of Amparo and Maura (Gonzalez) Paredes.
The family fondly remembers Guadalupe with these words: Mama Lupe lived a long...
Richard H. Ashley
Oct 23, 2020
Richard H. Ashley
Age 57 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2020 at his home.
Born August 25, 1963 in Harvey, Illinois, Richard was a son of Noah Ashley and Susan (Casler) Griffith. He was raised and educated in Park Forest and graduated from Rich East High School with the class of...
Sylvia Therese (Janowski) Adams
Oct 18, 2020
Sylvia Therese Adams
Age 97 of Joliet and formerly of Chicago and Bass Lake, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Rock Run Place Assisted Living in Joliet.
Born February 6, 1923 in Chicago, Sylvia Therese was a daughter of Laurence and Anna (Ruz) Janowski. She was raised and educated in Chicago...
James J. Tezak
Oct 17, 2020
James Tezak, age 69, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020.
James is survived by his loving daughter, Amy (Kevin) Modzelewski; grandsons, Andrew and Matthew Modzelewski; sister, Charlotte (the late Pat) O’Connor (Peoria, IL); sister-in-law, Pam (the late Tom) Tezak; sister-in-law, Lisa and brother-in-law, Bob Smith (Ft. Meyers, FL).
Preceded...
Kristine M. (Mrozek) Sargent
Oct 16, 2020
Kristine Marie Sargent (nee Mrozek), age 54, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 with her loving family by her side.
Kristine is survived by her daughter, Samantha Jo Sargent; mother, Shirley A. Day; longtime friend, Sheila Morgan; and many extended family and friends that will miss her dearly.
Preceded...
Mary C. Stokes
Oct 15, 2020
Mary C. Stokes
God in his infinite wisdom, looked down on October 15, 2020, and took Mary C. Stokes to her eternal rest.
She was born October 28, 1941 to the late mother, Earline McCurdy and late Lee McCurdy, and stepdad George Berry. She was also preceded in death by her sister Joanne Martin, brother...
Kathleen M. Szepelak
Oct 14, 2020
Kathleen Mary (Juresic) Szepelak, age 67, graduated to Heaven on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
She is survived by her loving husband, Wayne Szepelak; stepmother, Josie Juresic; sister, Cindy Pancer; daughters, Michelle (Mark) Day and Jen (Garrett) Appel-Knispel; son, Steve (Karen) Vitanovec; stepchildren, Nicole (Sonny) Sofia and Joel (Ashley) Szepelak; 17 grandchildren, Alex, Josnie, Mayana, Max, Logan, Jake,...
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