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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Alexander Reyes
Aug 10, 2020
Alex Reyes
Age 37 of Morris and formerly of Joliet, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Morris Hospital with his family by his side.
Born September 28, 1982 in Joliet, Alexander Joseph Reyes was a son of Christopher Reyes and Lusie Diaz. Alex spent his time with his family and friends. He thrived...
Maria C. Guerrero
Aug 9, 2020
María C. Guerrero, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020 after a valiant journey with Alzheimer’s.
María was born in Guanajuato Mexico on April 17, 1943 and moved to the United States in the 1970’s. María was adored and beloved by many. There isn’t one person she didn’t try to help and...
Michelle R. Papesh
Aug 7, 2020
Michelle R. Papesh, age 65, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020.
Michelle is survived by her life partner, Richard Matile; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary (nee Smajd) Papesh.
Michelle was a lifelong resident of Joliet.
Per Michelle’s wishes interment at St....
Carlos Diaz Martinez
Aug 7, 2020
Carlos Diaz Martinez
Age 75 of Crest Hill, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born November 1, 1944 in Mexico, Carlos was a son of Alfonzo and Benancia (Martinez) Diaz. Carlos worked in construction as a laborer until retirement. He enjoyed taking walks and being...
Erica S. Howard
Aug 6, 2020
Erica Shanell Howard was born on March 1,1985 in Chicago IL to Gerald and Pamela Calimee. Erica passed away on August6, 2020 following a courageous battle with Kidney disease. Her fight was a tenacious one in which she was determined to over come one day by receiving a kidney transplant. Erica attended Bremen Highschool and graduated. This is the...
Shirley A. Micklich
Aug 2, 2020
Shirley Ann Micklich, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed into eternal life on August 2, 2020. Shirley was born on May 19, 1932 and attended Cunningham grade school and Joliet Township High School, from which she graduated in 1950. She then attended Joliet Junior College on a two-year scholarship from the Holly Club, majoring in business. Following graduation...
James E. Miller
Aug 2, 2020
James “Jim” Miller, age 66, passed away while peacefully fishing, on August 2nd, 2020.
James is survived by his loving wife Deborah (nee Scott) Miller; his children Ryan Miller, Ross Miller, Larry May, Mary Tyson, Scot Sebby, and Carole Ann Sebby; his very cherished granddaughter Ella Tyson; his step-mother Irene Miller; and his step-sister Pam Smolkovich and...
Donald L. Tomich
Jul 24, 2020
Donald L. Tomich, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Charlene (nee Koren) Tomich; children, Donald II (Jane) and Dean Tomich; grandchildren, Jared (Alyssa), Jayce, Mia and Ava Tomich; nephews, Ron (Carolyn) Koren, Rick (Missy) Koren, Ed (Janis) Koren, Dennis (Kerri)...
Lori A. (Kambic) Berman
Jul 22, 2020
Lori A. Berman
Age 59 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at home with her husband by her side.
Born August 11, 1960 in Joliet, Lori Ann was the daughter of Larry and the late Beverly (Hicks) Kambic. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High...
Judith Ann (Orlovich) Lockwood
Jul 20, 2020
Judith Ann Lockwood (nee Orlovich), age 79, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020.
Judy is survived by her loving son, Scott Lockwood; grandchildren, Kirsten, Alexander and Isabel Lockwood; siblings, Robert Orlovich, Patricia (the late Kimball) Mancke; nephews, Eric (Wendy) Mancke and Brian Mancke.
Preceded in death by her parents,...
Shirley Marie (Weese) Bandosz
Jul 20, 2020
Shirley Bandosz (nee’ Weese)
Age 90 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2020 at The Parc at Joliet.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Daniel; daughter: Laurie (Kevin) Thrasher; granddaughter: Brittany (Jason Wagner) Thrasher; sister-in-law: Diane Weese, numerous nieces, nephews and bonus daughters: Ann Poplawski, Peggy Clark and Janet Serdar.
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Jose Carbajal
Jul 19, 2020
Jose Carbajal
Age 58 of Shorewood, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Amita Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road in Joliet.
A celebration of Jose's life will...
Guadalupe (Saldana) Rodriguez
Jul 17, 2020
Guadalupe Rodriguez
Maiden name: Saldana Age: 73
Passed away 7/17/20
Survived by her daughters; Concepcion (Oscar) Orrantia, Maria (Maximino) Barrera-Rodriguez, Sons; Juan Rodriguez and Jaime Rodriguez; Grandchildren, Yolanda (Gabriel) Gomez, Oscar Orrantia Jr., Angelica (Alejandro) Pulido, Jacqueline (David) Pulido, Bruce (Salena) Orrantia, Michael (Kristen) Ferrusquia, Jaime Rodriguez Jr., Olivia (Jose) Rodriguez, Lillian S....
Christine M (Gerencher) Smith
Jul 17, 2020
Christine M. Smith (nee Gerencher)
Age 69 of Channahon, passed away on Friday, July 17th, 2020 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Christine was born on November 25, 1950 in Joliet. She was a daughter of the late William and Theresa (Muhich) Gerencher. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from...
Liberata "Libby" DiVecchio
Jul 16, 2020
Liberata/Libby (Brandolino) DiVecchio passed into eternity to be with our Lord on July 16, 2020 after a ten-year courageous battle with lymphomas. She was born on September 11, 1935 to Fiore and Linduccia Brandolino in San Vittorino, a little town nestled in the mountains of Italy. Life was difficult there and Liberata often told stories of being raised...
Raymond V. Podobnik
Jul 15, 2020
Raymond V. Podobnik, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Ray is survived by his loving daughter, Lovey Thomas; his two sisters, Sr. Geraldine J. Podobnik O.S.F., and Susan A. (Mike) Fittro of Cedar Rapids IA; nieces and nephews, Lisa (Mark) Ziniel, Kevin (Tanya) Fittro; and seven grand-nieces and nephews.
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Barbara M. (Long) Bach
Jul 14, 2020
Barbara Bach (nee Long), age 90, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.
Barbara is survived by her children, Kathy (the late Gerald) Gregory, Douglas (Susan) Gray, Donald (Maggie) Gray, Steven (the late Beth) Gray and William (Kathleen) Gray; daughter-in-law, Diane Gray; twelve grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death...
Margaret Grzetich
Jul 11, 2020
Margaret Grzetich, age 87, passed away peacefully at Lakeshore Rehab and Healtcare on Saturday, July 11, 2020.
Margaret is survived by her two sisters-in-law Loretta (the late Joe) Grzetich, Sue (the late Tony) Grate; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents John Sr. and Mary (nee Pavesich) Grzetich; and...
Sally A. (Leaman) Johnson
Jul 8, 2020
Sally A. Johnson (nee Leaman), passed peacefully into the arms of her savior on July 8, 2020. Surely her husband, Jerry and many others joined in the celebration undoubtedly wearing party hats. She was 84 and a half.
Sally was a country girl and long-time resident of Crest Hill. She attended St. Ray’s, JT,...
Caroline "Carol" J (Wojeicki) Kunke
Jul 6, 2020
Caroline “Carol” J. Kunke
Age 95 of Shorewood and formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born October 21, 1924 in Joliet, Carol was a daughter of John and Josephine (Siotkonske) Wojeicki. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from...
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