Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

David R. Beck

David R. Beck

Feb 28, 2020

David R. Beck, passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice on February 28, 2020 at the age of 81 after a lengthy battle with dementia.

David is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Toni Beck (Vidmar); children, Roberta (Len) Veatch, Richard Beck, Stephen (Dorothy) Beck, and Eric (Minh) Beck; grandchildren, Alex...

Bernice E. (Wortmann)  Demick

Bernice E. (Wortmann) Demick

Feb 27, 2020

Bernice E. Demick (nee Wortmann) age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

Bernice is survived by her loving children, Bobby Demick and Bernadine (Daniel) Talarico; grandchildren, Lisa (Pat) Kolodziej, Linda (Larry) Williams, Robert Demick, Brian (Nohora) Talarico, Lori (Collins) Kezerle, Michael (Theresa) Talarico, Sarah Duffy, Christina (Kurt) Jacobs and Ethan Talarico;...

David A. Gomez

David A. Gomez

Feb 20, 2020

David A. Gomez, 92 passed away peacefully at Sunny Hill Nursing Home on February 20, 2020.

Born and raised in Joliet, David graduated from Joliet Township High School after which he joined the United States Navy and served as a PHM3 for 2 years. He spent over 35 years as a real estate broker...

Lorraine Pennington

Lorraine Pennington

Feb 19, 2020

Lorraine M. Pennington (nee Boner), age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Lorraine is survived by her 3 sons, Jerry (Kelley), James (Kimberly), and Michael Pennington; grandchildren, Patrick Pennington, Trista (Kyle) Countryman, Adam Pennington, and Aurie (Jackie) Pennington; great-grandchildren, Summer Pennington and Rudy and Gryffin Countryman; as...

Delores "Dotsie" (Siefert)  Lukanich

Delores "Dotsie" (Siefert) Lukanich

Feb 18, 2020

Delores A. Lukanich “Dotsie” (nee Siefert), age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

Delores is survived by her loving children, Dale (Christine) and Robert Lukanich; granddaughter, Lisa (Bruce) Laurie; great-grandsons, Austin, Kaden, Cole and Quinn Laurie; cousins that were like brothers and sisters, Janet Moorman, Steve Rittof Jr.,...

Paul Shimek

Paul Shimek

Feb 15, 2020

Paul Shimek

Age 73 of Channahon and formerly of Rockdale and Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born January 7, 1947 in Joliet, Paul was a son of George and Mary (Petkovich) Shimek. He was raised and educated in Rockdale and Joliet, and...

Donald R. Nelson Sr.

Donald R. Nelson Sr.

Feb 12, 2020

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Nathaniel "Nate" Charles Searing

Nathaniel "Nate" Charles Searing

Feb 9, 2020

Nathaniel Charles Searing

“Nate”

Age 25 of Joliet, passed away on Sunday February 9, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born February 19, 1994 in Joliet, Nathaniel Charles is the son of Charles and Marianne (Dziuban) Searing. Nate grew up doing every competitive sport he could, that was his true passion....

Theresa (Jandura)  Alton

Theresa (Jandura) Alton

Feb 8, 2020

80 yrs. passed away Saturday at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Survived by two daughters, Cindy (Tim) Walsh and Karen (Marty) Walsh, one son Gerald Jr.(Sue) Alton, Eight grandchildren, Nicole (Jeff) Bonarek, Micheal Walsh, Amy (Jimmy) Vega, Kelly (Chris) Roberts, Kevin (Krystal) Walsh, Kali, Mallory and Madelyn Alton and seven great-grandchildren. One brother Louis (Rosalie) Jandura, beloved cousin,...

Pamela D. (Foote)  Bielema

Pamela D. (Foote) Bielema

Feb 7, 2020

Pamela Diane (Foote) Bielema

Age 62 of Joliet, went to her heavenly home after a long struggle with cancer and a number of other health issues.

Born September 4, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, Pamela was a daughter of Vernon Foote, Sr. and Patsy (Niece) Steckbar. She was full of life and love, and even...

Lawrence “Larry” E. Hastings

Lawrence “Larry” E. Hastings

Feb 6, 2020

Lawrence E. Hastings “Larry,” age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 with his loving family by his side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Helen (nee Genczo) Hastings; children, Carol (John) Carroll and Tom (Linda) Hastings; grandchildren, Lisa (Kris) Kostusik and Nick (Kayla)...

Sophie "Toots" Zufa

Sophie "Toots" Zufa

Feb 5, 2020

Sophie "Toots" Zufa, Born: October 6, 1922; in Joliet, IL Died: February 5, 2020; in New Lenox, IL

Born and raised in Joliet, and resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the age of 97. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophie...

Janice C. (Lidstrom)  Zimmerman

Janice C. (Lidstrom) Zimmerman

Feb 4, 2020

Janice C. Zimmerman (nee Lidstrom), age 74, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, with her loving family by her side.

Janice is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Howard Zimmerman. Her children, Lawrence (Renee) Zimmerman, Sherry(Joseph) Burzawa and Sheryl (Tim) Baker; mother, Bernice Wilder; grandchildren, Samantha, Holly, Jeremy (Leanne) Zimmerman, Jeanette (Ron)...

Brian Senephimmachac

Brian Senephimmachac

Jan 31, 2020

Brian Senephimmachac, age 68, at rest on Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home in Fresno, CA.

Brian is survived by his children, Kathy Senephimmachac, Judy McCallum, Scott and Isiah Senephimmachac; grandsons, Scottie and Caleb Senephimmachac; siblings, Saleum Senephimmachack, Thing Senephimmachack, Thonglom Senephimmachack, Kim Phetmany, and Noi Senephimmachack; numerous nieces and nephews.

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Joseph F Olsen, Sr.

Joseph F Olsen, Sr.

Jan 31, 2020

Age 77 of Minooka. Joe passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 with his family by his side.

Joe was born October 13, 1942 in Geneseo, Illinois, to Olaf and Jennie (De Lille) Olsen. He was raised and educated in Minooka and then proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps, serving two of...

Reinhold Fritz

Reinhold Fritz

Jan 31, 2020

Reinhold “Fritz” Fritz, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020, with his family by his side.

Reinhold was born December 11, 1939 in Kulczyn, Poland, even if he wouldn’t say so, and moved to Germany shortly after. As a teenager, he and his family moved to the United States. Reinhold was known...

Matthew Babich

Matthew Babich

Jan 31, 2020

Matthew Babich

Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at The Parc in Joliet.

Born May 25, 1932 in Joliet, Matthew Francis was a son of Matthew G. and Rose (Gale) Babich. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Lockport Township High School with the class of...

Dorothy A. (Starcevich)  Zielinski

Dorothy A. (Starcevich) Zielinski

Jan 29, 2020

Dorothy A. Zielinski “Dolly” (nee Starcevich), age 91, at rest on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Ron (Debbie) Zielinski; daughters, Debbie (Larry) Stoll and Linda Zielinski; grandchildren, Meghan (Mark) Karosky, Jeff (Tara ) Popovich and Adam (Kelly) Popovich; great-grandchildren, Riley, Nora, Cole, Hunter and...

Eugene L. Bandosz

Eugene L. Bandosz

Jan 28, 2020

Eugene “Gene” Bandosz, age 95, entered eternal life on Tuesday. January 28, 2020.

Eugene is survived by his loving children, Karen Bandosz, Sharon (Jeff) May, Gene (Kathy) Bandosz, David (Maria) Bandosz; grandchildren, Rebecca (Michael) Hollandsworth , Megan (NamHa) Bandosz-Kim, Taylor May, Kyle Bandosz; great-grandchildren Nari Kim, Bennett and Cecelia Hollandsworth; siblings Daniel (Shirley) Bandosz; and numerous nieces...

Evelyn R. Kattany

Evelyn R. Kattany

Jan 27, 2020

Evelyn Rose Kattany (nee Elias), age 87, entered into eternal life on Monday, January 27, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Evelyn is survived by her loving daughters, Karen (James) Koniuszy, Lori Kattany, and Cathy Hart; cherished grandchildren, Jason (Megan), Stacey (Lawrence), Greg (Jill), Kaitlyn,  Bethany, Jennifer, and Tabitha; cherished great-grandchildren, Logan, Allison, Addyson, Landon,...