Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Devan B. Heard

Devan B. Heard

Aug 5, 2019

Devan Brian Heard, age 31, passed away tragically on Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born in Portland Oregon and resided in Woodridge, IL. Firefighter Devan Heard served his residency at West Valley and began his career at the West Valley Fire District. He met his beloved wife, Stacy and moved to Chicago to start a family and...

Frank "Loy" Lojeski

Frank "Loy" Lojeski

Aug 4, 2019

Frank “Loy” Lojeski

Age 97 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at his home.

Born January 15, 1922 in Joliet, Frank J. was a son of Frank and Julia (Waszkiewicz) Lojeski. He was raised and educated in Joliet and attended Joliet Central High School. Following high school, Frank proudly served in...

Sue (Ethington)  Castillo

Sue (Ethington) Castillo

Aug 3, 2019

Sue Castillo

Age 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at Amita Health Adventist Medical Center in Bolingbrook with her family by her side.

Born September 8, 1932 in Towanda, Illinois, Harriett Sue was a daughter of Calvin and Nellie (Kirwin) Ethington. She was raised and educated in Towanda and graduated...

Frances "Sparky" J. (Ivanich)  Hewlett

Frances "Sparky" J. (Ivanich) Hewlett

Aug 3, 2019

Frances “Sparky” J Hewlett (nee Ivanich), passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at age 97 with her family and faithful dog by her side.

Loving mother of Robert (Janet) Hewlett, Richard (Dory) Hewlett, and Roger (Sherri, deceased) Hewlett. Dearest grandmother “Nana” of Jeffrey (Nancy) Hewlett, Michael Hewlett, Mallory (Phil Cantu) Hewlett, Max (Kelsey...

John E. Lopez

John E. Lopez

Jul 30, 2019

John E. Lopez, affectionately known as “Hello My Friend”, age 82 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Salem Village Nursing and Rehabilitation due to complications from dementia.

Born on July 4, 1937 in Mexico City, Mexico, John was the son of Juan and Josefina (Baez) Lopez.

John was proud to work...

Edward B. Krone

Edward B. Krone

Jul 29, 2019

Edward B. Krone, age 61, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 29, 2019 at home from a battle with cancer.

Edward is survived by his wife, Ilse; two daughters, Wendy Krone and Melany (Jim) Donnelley; brother, John Krone; four grandchildren, Adrienne, Ava, James and Julia.

Services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at...

Kathleen A. Heikkila

Kathleen A. Heikkila

Jul 25, 2019

Kathleen A. Heikkila (nee Duff), age 62, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at her home.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Rita (Hofer) Duff; sister, Diane (Gene) Egezio; brother, Patrick (Judy) Duff; and son, Joshua Hotuyec.

Survived by her husband, Allen Heikkila; children Kevin Hotuyec of Bradenton, FL,...

Christine "Chris" (Edwards)  Moon

Christine "Chris" (Edwards) Moon

Jul 24, 2019

Christine “Chris” Moon

Age 53 of Joliet, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born December 22, 1965 in Joliet, Christine was the daughter of David and Norma Jean (McCracken) Edwards. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High School with the class of 1983....

Marilyn Petrovic

Marilyn Petrovic

Jul 23, 2019

Marilyn Petrovic

Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Alden Courts of Shorewood.

Born September 15, 1929 in Joliet, Marilyn was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Hribar) Petrovic. She was a lifetime parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Joliet and a member of the Alter and Rosary...

Kimberly "Kim" (Marquardt)  Solley

Kimberly "Kim" (Marquardt) Solley

Jul 21, 2019

Kimberly “Kim” Solley

Age 59 of Braidwood, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 21, 2019 at her home.

Born January 5, 1960 in Orland Park, Kimberly Jean was a daughter of Raymond and Nancy (Bombard) Marquardt. She was raised and educated in Orland Park and graduated from Carl Sandburg High School with the class of 1978....

Ronald Lawrence Kirchman III

Ronald Lawrence Kirchman III

Jul 21, 2019

Ronald Lawrence Kirchman III, 35, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born May 13, 1984 in Oak Lawn, Illinois, the only son of Ronald Lawrence Kirchman Jr. and Margaret Ann “Shelly” Kress.

Ronald loved his friends and family. He was very...

David A. Smith

David A. Smith

Jul 20, 2019

David A. Smith

Age 76 of Joliet, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Alden Courts of Shorewood.

Born October 11, 1942 in Joliet, David Anthony was a son of Anthony and Esther (Jaumotte) Smith. He was raised and educated in Joliet, and after working a few odd jobs, David proudly worked as a custodian...

Jim Ariagno, Jr.

Jim Ariagno, Jr.

Jul 15, 2019

Jim Ariagno, Jr.

Age 47 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15, 2019 with his family by his side.

Born April 23, 1972 in Joliet, James Joseph was a son of James J., Sr. and Kathleen G. (Fahrner) Ariagno. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School...

Margaret F. Kolenc

Margaret F. Kolenc

Jul 14, 2019

Margaret Frances Kolenc (nee Smith), age 83, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14, 2019.

Margaret is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Robert Kolenc. She was the loving mother of Kathleen (Michael) Albertino, Lori (Roberto) Dela Fuente and John Kolenc; proud grandmother of Jessica (Roberto) Salinas, Courtney Purciarello, Sarah Albertino, Nicolette Kolenc, Grace Dela...

Raymond F. Rogina

Raymond F. Rogina

Jul 13, 2019

Raymond F. Rogina, age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2019 with his loving family by his side.

Raymond is survived by his children, Raymond P. (Diane), Michael A. (Sally), and Mark M. (Sandi) Rogina; three cherished grandchildren, Matthew C. (Anna), Mark R., and Anthony L. (Natasha) Rogina; great-grandson, Henry Rogina (born...

Frank J. Kula

Frank J. Kula

Jul 9, 2019

Frank J. Kula, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2019.

Frank was born November 28, 1925 in Joliet, IL Served in the United States Army from 1943-1946. He was the owner of Kula's Jewelry and Loan in downtown Joliet since 1947 and worked 6 days a week until March of this year. Frank's greatest...

Stephen M. Pisut

Stephen M. Pisut

Jul 7, 2019

Stephen M. Pisut, 76 years, died at his lake home in Hayward, Wisconsin on Sunday, July 7, 2019.

Survived by his loving wife, Gail (Furer) of Northbrook, daughter Michelle C. Owens of Chicago, Illinois, son Stephen M. Pisut, II of Shorewood, Illinois, stepson Michael (Nichole) and his son Jack, stepson Jacob (Julie) and his daughters, Jazmine and...

Agnes (Owen)  Burnett

Agnes (Owen) Burnett

Jul 6, 2019

Agnes Burnett

Age 79 of Joliet, passed away peacefully Saturday, July 6, 2019 at home with her family by her side.

Per Agnes' wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Alfred "Al" C Beyer, II

Alfred "Al" C Beyer, II

Jul 5, 2019

Alfred C. Beyer, II

“Al”

Age 72 of Joliet, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at his home.

Born September 15, 1946 in Chicago, Alfred Charles was a son of Alfred, Sr. and Marjorie (Johnson) Beyer. He was raised and educated in Chicago and following high school graduation, proudly served in the United...

Josephine "Jo" (Fonseca)  Lopez

Josephine "Jo" (Fonseca) Lopez

Jun 25, 2019

Josephine “Jo” (Fonseca) Lopez

Age 83 of Joliet, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 surrounded by her family at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Born January 23, 1936 in Joliet, Josephine was a daughter of Joseph and Mary (Jaso) Fonseca. Throughout her life, Josephine enjoyed attending parties and social...