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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Mary (Dybala) Radetic
May 21, 2020
Mary Radetic (nee Dybala), age 94, at rest on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at her home.
Mary was the beloved wife of 65 years to Anthony Radetic; the cherished mother of Michael Radetic; loving grandmother of Ashley, John and Anthony; great-grandmother of Jordan, Logan, Brooklyn and Adan; sister of Edward (Joanne) Dybala, Robert (the...
Lucia Martinez
May 21, 2020
Lucia Martinez, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home, with her family by her side.
Lucia is survived by her children, Hermelinda Guzman, Estella (Victorino) Mireles, Salvador (Guadalupe) Martinez, and Gloria (Florencio) Flores; grandchildren, Monica Verdin, Suzi Guerrero, Jose Luis, Mario and Michael Guzman, Victor, Carlos, Erica, Arianna Mireles,...
Ceil B. Severns
May 15, 2020
Ceil B. Severns (nee Bjekich), age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020.
Born in Joliet, her parents ran a speakeasy that became a local landmark called Stanko’s Tavern on North Chicago St. One of seven children, Ceil (or Ceba to her friends) chose to see the world, and enlisted in the United States Marine...
James C. Putnam
May 13, 2020
James Charles Putnam “Jim,” age 46, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Jim is survived by his wife, Bethy (nee Bolton); daughter who he adored, Cora Lynn Putnam; step children, Dylan Lhotak and Brendan Lubash; parents, Rick and Lynn (nee Antole) Putnam; Joell (Joe) Jameson, John (Jenny) Putnam and Jeff Putnam; godparents,...
Michael Stonebraker
May 13, 2020
Michael Stonebraker, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet.
Michael will be remembered for his love of fishing, which he shared with his brothers. He also enjoyed watching football and was a diehard Chicago Bears fan. Michael had a deep compassion for all animals, but his love...
Kathleen "Kats" (Gosnell) Miller
May 11, 2020
Kathleen “Kats” Miller (nee Gosnell), our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. Taken from us too soon…
Age 63 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly and tragically on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born on June 1, 1956 in Blue Island, Illinois; Kathleen Marie is the daughter...
Scott A Schimanski
May 11, 2020
Scott A. Schimanski
Age 54 of Shorewood, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital.
Scott was born, March 27, 1966 in Naperville, Illinois. He graduated from Downers Grove South High School in 1984. He attended the College of St. Francis, where he was a letter-winning football stand-out for the Saints, earning...
Lawrence "Larry" "Shooks" Sukley
May 9, 2020
Lawrence R. Sukley “Larry” “Shooks,” age 78, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with his loving family by his side, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara (nee Scolari); children, Jeffrey (Kelly) Sukley, Kathleen (Luigi) Alberico,...
Carol K (Swanson) Tomaska
May 6, 2020
Carol K. Tomaska (nee Swanson), 78, of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
Carol is survived by her husband Warren; daughter Karen (Robert) Principali; and son Rick Tomaska. She is also survived by nephews Paul and David Swiersz; cousin Kay Larsen; and dear lifelong friend Sandy Mayhall. Many nieces...
Jack Spotofora Jr.
May 6, 2020
John “Jack” Spotofora Jr., age 92, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Amita St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet.
Jack is survived by his daughter, Candice (William) Setina; grandson, Scott (Danielle) Setina; great-granddaughters, Allie and Skylar; sister, Monica (the late Clyde) Hewitt; brother, Frank (Barbara) Spotofora; numerous nieces and nephews.
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Shirley E (Raines) Streich
May 5, 2020
Shirley E. Streich (nee Raines)
Age 73 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her home.
Shirley is survived by her children: Edward P. Streich, Jon C. Streich and loving daughter, Shari S. Dillard.
Ian Conrad Walker-Streich, David Lee Allen Dillard, Raven Lei Rain Mathis, Skylar Kay Faith Dillard,...
Emma Purkart
May 4, 2020
Emma Purkart
Age 97 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook.
Born June 11, 1922 in Yugoslavia, Emma was a daughter of Joseph and Angela (Novak) Purkart. She migrated to the United States in 1950 with her husband Louis and daughter Mary. After some moving around, Emma...
Minnie Pearl Neal
May 1, 2020
Minnie Pearl Stroops Neal, 70, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. A Southern Lady at heart, she was born on November 30, 1949 in Wilton, AR. To the late James Stroupe, Sr. and the late Cora Lee Marshall.
A lifelong Arkansas Resident, Minnie grew up in Little River County with her grandparents,...
Anna M. Bortoli
Apr 28, 2020
Anna M. (nee Folena) Bortoli, age 89, born July 2, 1930, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Cottages of New Lenox surrounded by her three loving daughters.
Anna is survived by her daughters Suzanne Gentile, Rozanne Landis and Marianne Hylka. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Dave (Ashley) Gentile,...
Peter Paul Jarosz
Apr 26, 2020
Reverend Peter Paul Jarosz, age 57, entered into Eternal Life on Sunday, April 26, 2020.
Father Peter was born on April 29, 1962 to the late Peter and Harriet (Janik).
He is survived by his loving brothers, Jerome (Marylin), and Mark (Filomena); fond uncle to Keith (Efthemia), Christopher (Sara), Matthew, Kimberly (Anthony) Alessi, Nathaniel (Kimberly),...
Dorothy M. Richards
Apr 25, 2020
Dorothy M. (Malnar) Richards
Born May 11,1925
At rest April 25,2020
Survived by two daughters Rita (Bob) Blondis and Patsy (Rick) Mitok, one daughter-in-law Judy (Thayer) Richards, and one brother Stanley W. Malnar. Three grandchildren Mike(Nancy) Mitok, Marc Mitok, and Kieth Richards. Three great-grandchildren Zachary Mitok, Kristina Richards, and Jamie Eskridge....
Joseph P. D'Atri
Apr 24, 2020
Joseph P. D'Atri, age 97, passed away peacefully on April, 24, 2020.
Joseph is survived by one son, Frank (Lana) D’Atri; and one grandson, Justin (Rahel) D’Atri.
Preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years Helen “Lou” (nee Tankovic) D’Atri; his parents, Paul and Carmella (nee Alberico) D’Atri;...
William "Billy" John Madera
Apr 23, 2020
William “Billy” John Madera
Age 49 of Crest Hill and formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Joliet.
Born August 13, 1970 in Chicago, William John was a son of the late William Thaddeus and Sharon (Pratl) Madera. He was raised and educated in the Marquette Park neighborhood of Chicago and graduated...
Dolores M. Malnar
Apr 22, 2020
Dolores M. Malnar (Berta) Born April 23,1928 At rest April 22, 2020 92 years, peacefully passed at Lightways Hospice Home, during the pandemic lockdown. She was married to the late Stanley Malnar, her beloved soulmate for 72 years. Preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary (Karcz) Berta, and one brother, James (late Betty) Berta. Survived by her...
Michael R. Maske
Apr 22, 2020
Michael R. Maske, age 60, born June 9, 1959 in Joliet, IL passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, MO on Wednesday, April 22, 2020.
Michael graduated from Joliet Township High School class of 1976, Joliet Junior College in 1978, Illinois State University in 1980 with a BA in Geology and continued...
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