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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Mary "Mother Dear" (Tye) Lesley
Sep 9, 2020
Mary E. Lesley
“Mother Dear”
Age 71 of Lockport, Illinois and formerly of Mississippi, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Mary leaves behind to mourn, her husband of 53 years, Oliver L. Lesley of Lockport; three sons: Willard Lesley, Wesley Lesley and Myron T. Lesley...
George E. Rydman
Sep 9, 2020
George E. Rydman, age 63, resident of Minooka, Illinois, departed this earthly world on September 9, 2020.
Preceded in death by his parents, John and Mildred (nee Ostoich) Rydman; and one brother, Dr. Robert Rydman.
George leaves behind his sister, Jacquie (Roger) Habenicht; nephews, Estlin (Alexandra DeCicco) and Jack Rydman;...
Ronald Percy Pilon
Sep 7, 2020
Ronald Percy Pilon, age 51, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7, 2020 with his family by his side as the result of a tragic accident in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Ron is survived by his loving wife Tracie (nee Taylor) Pilon; children, Nina, Grant, and Abigail Pilon; step-children, Christian (fiance Julia Day), Hannah, and Connor Terlep;...
Sofia Genesis Castillo
Sep 5, 2020
Sofia Genesis Castillo, 10 years old, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020.
Sofia was a warrior, a fighter, she defied all odds; taking into consideration doctors only gave her an estimated life span of two years. She fought long and hard for her life and to continue to give us many wonderful memories. Her...
John J. Saragossa
Sep 5, 2020
John J. Saragossa passed away peacefully into eternal life surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday, September 5, 2020 in Jefferson City TN.
John was born in Joliet at his family home to Pablo and Julia (Rodriguez) Zaragoza. He resided in Joliet most of his life. John joined the United States Army...
Lillian A. (Bucciferro) Papesh
Sep 3, 2020
Lillian A. Papesh (nee Bucciferro), 94, of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020.
She is survived by her son, Thomas Papesh; her daughter, Lilli (Robert) Kuzma; a sister, Antonette Brisco; two grandsons, Alexander Kuzma, and Andrew (Drew) Mikuska; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded...
Pearl Rose (Zusag) Weiss
Sep 1, 2020
Pearl Rose Zusag-Weiss, age 79, of Lake Wales, FL passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at her residence.
She was born on March 28, 1941 in Joliet to the late Carl and Henrietta Zusag. She moved to Lake Wales from Terra Haute, Indiana in 2004. Pearl worked in hotel services and was of the...
Angeline (Deangelis) DeRocco
Sep 1, 2020
Angeline DeRocco went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, peacefully, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Born January 19, 1933, in Caramanico, Italy, to Carmine and Maria DeAngelis, she bravely immigrated with her family to Joliet at the age of seven, arriving on April 26,1940, via steamship to Ellis Island. Angie resided in...
Paul Lopez
Aug 28, 2020
Paul Lopez
Age 82 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital with his family by his side.
He is survived by his sons: Robert (Janet) Lopez and Edward (the late Linda) Lopez, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as countless extended family members.
Paul is...
Michelle Porter Kezele
Aug 26, 2020
Michelle Porter Kezele
Age 57 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her home.
Michelle is survived by her loving husband, Dennis Kezele; mother: Alice St. Cyr; brothers: Tom (Angie) Porter, Chuck (Kim) Porter and Steve Porter; brothers-in-law: Dan Kezele and Don Kezele; sisters-in-law: Nancy (Sean) Reardon, Judy Kezele and...
Anton "Tony" Balaja
Aug 26, 2020
Anton “Tony” Balaja, age 62, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 26, 2020.
Tony is survived by his loving wife Diane Balaja, children Sarah (Chuck) Collins, and Kelsey Balaja; grandchildren Sophie and Emma Collins, and Kaison Balaja; his mother, Lucille Balaja; and his sister Christine (Bob) Slager.
He is preceded...
Vivian V. Marquardt
Aug 26, 2020
Vivian Marquardt, age 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
Vivian is survived by her loving children Dan (Nicole) and Valerie Marquardt.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband David Marquardt.
Vivian was a fun loving individual who enjoyed storytelling and joking around. She was an animal lover of...
Mary Loretta Traina
Aug 25, 2020
Mary Loretta Traina
Age 72 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.
Born March 8, 1948 in Joliet, Mary was raised and educated in the Chicago suburbs and graduated from Lockport West High School with the class of 1966. Following graduation, Mary moved to Chicago...
Evelyn C. (Senffner) Gabriel
Aug 20, 2020
Evelyn C. Gabriel (nee Senffner), age 95, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Joseph (the late Joan) Gabriel and Gordon Jr. (Donna) Gabriel; grandchildren, JoAnn (Jerry) Baker, Joseph Jr. (Maria) Gabriel, Robert Gabriel, Laura Gabriel; 13 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
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Kathleen Ann (Keen) Przybylski
Aug 18, 2020
Kathleen Ann Przybylski
Age 66, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at her home surrounded by her husband and two daughters after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kathy is survived by her husband of 48 years Bill Przybylski, two daughters, Ami Heaton and Julie (Brian) Petrovic, and four grandchildren, Zach and Allison Heaton and Hunter...
Ellen "June" Ausec
Aug 18, 2020
Ellen “June” Ausec, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
Ellen is preceded in death by her beloved husband William “Bill” Ausec; her parents Walter and Lela McKay; her loving son Daniel Ausec; and her siblings Larry McKay and Margaret Colbert.
She is...
Bernard J. Mahalick
Aug 17, 2020
Bernard John Mahalick, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on August 17, 2020.
A lifelong resident of Joliet, Bernard was employed for 46 years as a Bearing Maker at United States Steel/ American Steel Works until his retirement.
Bernard enjoyed socializing, dancing, playing cards and cheering for the White Sox and Bears. In...
Elvira (Hernandez) Meads
Aug 16, 2020
Elvira “Al” “Poncho” Meads (nee Hernandez)
Age 92 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020 with family by her side.
Born May 3, 1928 in Dwight, Elvira was a daughter of Cleto and Anita (Roa) Hernandez.
Elvira is survived by her six children: Georgia (Fred) Suhadolc, Monte Meads, William...
John Thomas Borchert
Aug 13, 2020
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John R. Heck
Aug 10, 2020
John Richard Heck
Age 78 of Joliet, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.
John was raised and educated in Wilmington and later proudly served in the United States Navy as a Sea Bee. After his time in the service he made a home in Joliet and worked...
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