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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Gene Delrose
Mar 6, 2020
Gene Delrose, age 86, at rest on Friday, March 06, 2020 with his loving family by his side.
Gene is survived by his children, Rondi (lifetime friend Sharon Palmer) Kallas, Mark (Laura) Delrose, Dawn (Kevin) Pendry; grandchildren, Stacy (Carlos) Hinojosa, Stephanie (Joel) Aranda, Gianna, Alexa, Mara and Joseph Delrose, Nicole (Kevin) Depinto, Jessica (Kevin) Holzinger and Dean...
Brian C. Ancel
Mar 6, 2020
Brian Ancel, of Joliet, age 51, entered eternal rest on Friday, March 6, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, following a long history of brain cancer, beginning when he was 24.
Brian is survived by his parents, Denis and Maryann (nee Katz) Ancel; his sister, Amy (Michael) Ancel-Miller; nieces, Maddie, Chloe and...
Mary Evelyn Matejcak
Mar 6, 2020
Mary Evelyn Matejcak
Born December 20, 1932
At rest March 6, 2020 peacefully with her loving family at her side. Survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Andrew J. Matejcak Sr., 3 children, Theresa Matejcak (Michael Aedo), Andrew Jr. (Kathleen) and Michael (Ricarda) Matejcak. 3 grandchildren, Andrew III, Eric, and Brian Matejcak, numerous family,...
Rose M. Harris
Mar 1, 2020
On Sunday, March 1, 2020 the spirit of our dear beloved mother Rose Mea Harris departed this life peacefully, at Symphony Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. Rose was born on July 2, 1930 in Joliet, IL to the late Glen and Clantha Bates Nee: Coats. Rose attended Eliza Kelly Grade School, Washington Junior High, and Central High School....
Lawrence G. Wicevic
Feb 29, 2020
Lawrence G. Wicevic
May 7, 1926 – February 29, 2020
Larry passed away peacefully on February 29, 2020 in Gilbert, Arizona. He was born on Center Street in Crest Hill to Rose and Lawrence Wicevic and was greeted by four sisters, Vera, Josephine, Matilda and Marie.
He was predeceased by his wife Congetta...
David R. Beck
Feb 28, 2020
David R. Beck, passed away peacefully at Joliet Area Community Hospice on February 28, 2020 at the age of 81 after a lengthy battle with dementia.
David is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Toni Beck (Vidmar); children, Roberta (Len) Veatch, Richard Beck, Stephen (Dorothy) Beck, and Eric (Minh) Beck; grandchildren, Alex...
Bernice E. (Wortmann) Demick
Feb 27, 2020
Bernice E. Demick (nee Wortmann) age 97, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
Bernice is survived by her loving children, Bobby Demick and Bernadine (Daniel) Talarico; grandchildren, Lisa (Pat) Kolodziej, Linda (Larry) Williams, Robert Demick, Brian (Nohora) Talarico, Lori (Collins) Kezerle, Michael (Theresa) Talarico, Sarah Duffy, Christina (Kurt) Jacobs and Ethan Talarico;...
David A. Gomez
Feb 20, 2020
David A. Gomez, 92 passed away peacefully at Sunny Hill Nursing Home on February 20, 2020.
Born and raised in Joliet, David graduated from Joliet Township High School after which he joined the United States Navy and served as a PHM3 for 2 years. He spent over 35 years as a real estate broker...
Lorraine Pennington
Feb 19, 2020
Lorraine M. Pennington (nee Boner), age 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 with her loving family by her side.
Lorraine is survived by her 3 sons, Jerry (Kelley), James (Kimberly), and Michael Pennington; grandchildren, Patrick Pennington, Trista (Kyle) Countryman, Adam Pennington, and Aurie (Jackie) Pennington; great-grandchildren, Summer Pennington and Rudy and Gryffin Countryman; as...
Delores "Dotsie" (Siefert) Lukanich
Feb 18, 2020
Delores A. Lukanich “Dotsie” (nee Siefert), age 91, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.
Delores is survived by her loving children, Dale (Christine) and Robert Lukanich; granddaughter, Lisa (Bruce) Laurie; great-grandsons, Austin, Kaden, Cole and Quinn Laurie; cousins that were like brothers and sisters, Janet Moorman, Steve Rittof Jr.,...
Paul Shimek
Feb 15, 2020
Paul Shimek
Age 73 of Channahon and formerly of Rockdale and Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born January 7, 1947 in Joliet, Paul was a son of George and Mary (Petkovich) Shimek. He was raised and educated in Rockdale and Joliet, and...
Donald R. Nelson Sr.
Feb 12, 2020
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Nathaniel "Nate" Charles Searing
Feb 9, 2020
Nathaniel Charles Searing
“Nate”
Age 25 of Joliet, passed away on Sunday February 9, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Born February 19, 1994 in Joliet, Nathaniel Charles is the son of Charles and Marianne (Dziuban) Searing. Nate grew up doing every competitive sport he could, that was his true passion....
Theresa (Jandura) Alton
Feb 8, 2020
80 yrs. passed away Saturday at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.
Survived by two daughters, Cindy (Tim) Walsh and Karen (Marty) Walsh, one son Gerald Jr.(Sue) Alton, Eight grandchildren, Nicole (Jeff) Bonarek, Micheal Walsh, Amy (Jimmy) Vega, Kelly (Chris) Roberts, Kevin (Krystal) Walsh, Kali, Mallory and Madelyn Alton and seven great-grandchildren. One brother Louis (Rosalie) Jandura, beloved cousin,...
Pamela D. (Foote) Bielema
Feb 7, 2020
Pamela Diane (Foote) Bielema
Age 62 of Joliet, went to her heavenly home after a long struggle with cancer and a number of other health issues.
Born September 4, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, Pamela was a daughter of Vernon Foote, Sr. and Patsy (Niece) Steckbar. She was full of life and love, and even...
Lawrence “Larry” E. Hastings
Feb 6, 2020
Lawrence E. Hastings “Larry,” age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 with his loving family by his side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.
Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Helen (nee Genczo) Hastings; children, Carol (John) Carroll and Tom (Linda) Hastings; grandchildren, Lisa (Kris) Kostusik and Nick (Kayla)...
Sophie "Toots" Zufa
Feb 5, 2020
Sophie "Toots" Zufa, Born: October 6, 1922; in Joliet, IL Died: February 5, 2020; in New Lenox, IL
Born and raised in Joliet, and resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the age of 97. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophie...
Janice C. (Lidstrom) Zimmerman
Feb 4, 2020
Janice C. Zimmerman (nee Lidstrom), age 74, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, with her loving family by her side.
Janice is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Howard Zimmerman. Her children, Lawrence (Renee) Zimmerman, Sherry(Joseph) Burzawa and Sheryl (Tim) Baker; mother, Bernice Wilder; grandchildren, Samantha, Holly, Jeremy (Leanne) Zimmerman, Jeanette (Ron)...
Brian Senephimmachac
Jan 31, 2020
Brian Senephimmachac, age 68, at rest on Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home in Fresno, CA.
Brian is survived by his children, Kathy Senephimmachac, Judy McCallum, Scott and Isiah Senephimmachac; grandsons, Scottie and Caleb Senephimmachac; siblings, Saleum Senephimmachack, Thing Senephimmachack, Thonglom Senephimmachack, Kim Phetmany, and Noi Senephimmachack; numerous nieces and nephews.
...Joseph F Olsen, Sr.
Jan 31, 2020
Age 77 of Minooka. Joe passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 with his family by his side.
Joe was born October 13, 1942 in Geneseo, Illinois, to Olaf and Jennie (De Lille) Olsen. He was raised and educated in Minooka and then proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps, serving two of...
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