Joliet, IL Obituaries

Oct 24, 2023

 

Nancy was an avid reader and book lover. She worked for the Joliet Public Library for many years. Anyone who knew her, knows you would never see her without a book in hand. Books, books, and more books were her life.

Proceeded in death by her mother, E. Joan Wittenmyer; step father, James Wittenmyer; and father, William K. Sawyer.

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Oct 22, 2023

 

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Francis (Fritz) Luzbetak married 73 years, four children, Kenneth (Dawn) of  Washington State,  Doris ( Fred)  Luzbetak of San Francisco, Ca.,  Allan (Jeannette) of Lockport,  Phillip of San Diego, Ca., 6 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. Born in Joliet, she was a lifelong resident. A stay at home...

Oct 22, 2023

A celebration of Jacinto's life will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday October 28, 2023 at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Dominic Catholic Church in Bolingbrook for a Mass of Christian...

Oct 21, 2023

 

Garnet Alene Karstens

Age 101, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Garnet is survived by her daughter: Penny (Edward) Cafferata; daughter-in-law: Sheila (Kevin) Karstens; two granddaughters: Jessica (Jeffery) Merrill and Kathleen Spengel; and five great-grandchildren: Yvette and Fiona Spengel, Maverick Allen, and Hunter and Logan Merrill.

Preceded in death by her parents: Alonzo James Foster and Flora...

Oct 19, 2023

Frank R. Smutnak

Age 91 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Born October 4, 1932 in Joliet, Frank was a son of Joseph and Veronica Smutnak. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the class of 1951. Frank...

Oct 18, 2023

 

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Francisca Cervantes el 18 de octubre de 2023, a la edad de 81 años. Ahora se ha reunido con sus padres, José María Escoto y Carmen Pérez, y sus hermanos, José Escoto, Consuelo Escoto, José María Escoto, María Esperanza Escoto y Celia Escoto, en la paz eterna.

El legado de Francisca perdura...

Oct 17, 2023

 

Robert "Bob" T. Stromberg, born December 15, 1937, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital due to complications following a massive stroke.

Bob was the only child born to Robert and Viola Stromberg.

He was married for sixty-four incredible years to the love of his life, Rose Mary (Hubert) Stromberg. Together, they created...

Oct 17, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesus Hernandez, a beloved son, father, grandfather, sibling, and friend. Jesus departed this world on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at the age of 53 in Chicago, Illinois, leaving a profound void in the lives of all who knew him.

Born to Edmundo and Rebeca Hernandez, Jesus was a...

Oct 13, 2023

Bernadine H. Price (Mlakar) of Crest Hill, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 13th, 2023, at the age of 89, at Lightways Hospice after an illness.

Bernadine was born on October 30, 1933, to Frank and Anna Mlakar, of Joliet, IL.  She graduated from Joliet Central High School in 1951, and continued studies to hone her clerical and bookkeeping skills.  She always said...

Oct 13, 2023

 

Patricia "Patsy" Mitok, known to her loved ones as Patsy, peacefully passed away on October 13, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 21, 1948, to the late Harvey and Dorothy (nee Malnar) Richards.

Patsy was a remarkable woman who lived life to the fullest and touched the hearts of...

Oct 12, 2023

 

Richard Earl Wright was born on July 25, 1958, to the late Jimmie Lee Wright and Ruthie Lee (Loggins) Wright in Joliet, IL.

Richard accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mars Hill C.O.G.IC., in his younger years. Later in life, Richard rediscovered and accepted Christ in his heart, finding renewed spiritual strength and peace before departing this...

Oct 12, 2023

 

Charlotte Lynn Benditz, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Joliet, Illinois, at the age of 89. She has been reunited with her loving husband, William E. Benditz, and her son, William Benditz Jr., in eternal peace.

Left to cherish her memory are her devoted children, Robert (Monica) Benditz, Constance (Robert)...

Oct 9, 2023

 

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janine (Hanthorn) Downing who left us on October 9th, 2023 at the age of 76. She was a beloved mom, wife, grandma, friend, teacher, therapist, and religious leader who inspired and positively impacted the lives of thousands of people throughout her life.

 

Janine is survived by...

Oct 9, 2023

Donna Elizabeth Ross (nee West)

Born on July 9, 1951, passed away on October 9, 2023, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who left an indelible mark on the lives of those around her.

In 1977, Donna married her beloved husband, Gerald. Their union was one of love and companionship that lasted for decades.

A woman...

Oct 8, 2023

Rose Mary Rogel (nee Hrvatin)

Age 93 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet

Born September 8, 1930 in Joliet to her immigrant parents, Andrew, Sr. and Rose (Bozic) Hrvatin. Rose Mary was raised and educated in Joliet and attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Providence High...

Oct 8, 2023

“What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us.” So Keep Smiling, Keep laughing .….… Bean head mug !!!!!! - Corey T Richardson Sr AKA Oheene

Corey T. Richardson, 45, of Bolingbrook, Illinois, passed away on October 8, 2023. He was born on June 30, 1978,...

Oct 3, 2023

Ramiro Orozco, 43, era un padre, hijo, hermano amoroso, falleció el Martes, 3 de Octubre de 2023. Nació el 18 de Enero de 1980 en México, hijo de Alfredo Orozco y Maria Angelita Gamino Navarro.

Visitacion se llevará a cabo el Jueves, 5 de Octubre de 2023 en la capilla de Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Rd,...

Sep 28, 2023

Joseph A. Hinojosa

Age 72 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Born July 13, 1951 in Texas, Joseph was a son of Sabas and Josefina (Mosqueda) Hinojosa. He earned his G.E.D. education and worked as a mechanic and supervisor for the City...