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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Reinhold Fritz
Jan 31, 2020
Reinhold “Fritz” Fritz, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020, with his family by his side.
Reinhold was born December 11, 1939 in Kulczyn, Poland, even if he wouldn’t say so, and moved to Germany shortly after. As a teenager, he and his family moved to the United States. Reinhold was known...
Matthew Babich
Jan 31, 2020
Matthew Babich
Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at The Parc in Joliet.
Born May 25, 1932 in Joliet, Matthew Francis was a son of Matthew G. and Rose (Gale) Babich. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Lockport Township High School with the class of...
Dorothy A. (Starcevich) Zielinski
Jan 29, 2020
Dorothy A. Zielinski “Dolly” (nee Starcevich), age 91, at rest on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Ron (Debbie) Zielinski; daughters, Debbie (Larry) Stoll and Linda Zielinski; grandchildren, Meghan (Mark) Karosky, Jeff (Tara ) Popovich and Adam (Kelly) Popovich; great-grandchildren, Riley, Nora, Cole, Hunter and...
Eugene L. Bandosz
Jan 28, 2020
Eugene “Gene” Bandosz, age 95, entered eternal life on Tuesday. January 28, 2020.
Eugene is survived by his loving children, Karen Bandosz, Sharon (Jeff) May, Gene (Kathy) Bandosz, David (Maria) Bandosz; grandchildren, Rebecca (Michael) Hollandsworth , Megan (NamHa) Bandosz-Kim, Taylor May, Kyle Bandosz; great-grandchildren Nari Kim, Bennett and Cecelia Hollandsworth; siblings Daniel (Shirley) Bandosz; and numerous nieces...
Evelyn R. Kattany
Jan 27, 2020
Evelyn Rose Kattany (nee Elias), age 87, entered into eternal life on Monday, January 27, 2020 with her loving family by her side.
Evelyn is survived by her loving daughters, Karen (James) Koniuszy, Lori Kattany, and Cathy Hart; cherished grandchildren, Jason (Megan), Stacey (Lawrence), Greg (Jill), Kaitlyn, Bethany, Jennifer, and Tabitha; cherished great-grandchildren, Logan, Allison, Addyson, Landon,...
Nicole Winchell
Jan 26, 2020
Nicole Winchell
Age 34 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2020.
Born August 25, 1985 in Joliet, Nicole Michele was the daughter of Karen Gutierrez and Richard John Winchell, Jr. She was raised and educated in Joliet, but moved to Lake Wales, Florida where she graduated from Lake Wales High School with...
Cecilia "Cele" (Gecan) Wolf
Jan 26, 2020
Cecilia “Cele” Wolf
Age 88 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020 with her family by her side.
Born June 6, 1931 in Joliet, Cecilia was a daughter of Charles and Anna (Surinak) Gecan. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the class of...
William C. Smith
Jan 23, 2020
William C. Smith
Age 78 of Lemont, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.
Bill is survived by his wife Sandra; sons: Billy, Derek and Jason (Jessica) Smith; grandchildren: Samantha, Rebecca, Charlie and Elijah, and brother-in-law and dear loyal friend, Michael Maloney.
He is preceded...
Emil T. Dionigi
Jan 23, 2020
Emil Theodore Dionigi, age 94, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Born November 20, 1925 in Joliet, he was the son of Charles and Maria (Antonini) Dionigi.
Emil attended Joliet Central High School and honorably served in the United States Army. He later...
Margaret A. (Pikush) Videtich
Jan 23, 2020
Margaret A. Videtich, “Muggs” peacefully passed away at the age of 92 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. She was a resident of Crest Hill and Joliet her entire life. She was born to the late George and Frances Pikush.
Survived by her children, Sister Paul Anthony, O. Carm, a member of the Carmelite Sisters...
Kenneth J Faust
Jan 23, 2020
Kenneth J. Faust
Age 78 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with his family by his side.
Born March 31, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, Kenneth Joseph was a son of Kenneth and Marion (Rosenquist) Faust. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, Illinois...
Nicholas Rousonelos
Jan 23, 2020
Nicholas Rousonelos, age 94, at rest on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Nick is survived by his sons, Robert “Rocky” (Ginny) Babecki and Nicholas (Julie) Rousonelos; daughters, Lynne (Joe) Heriaud and Margo (Bob) Ryder; numerous cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert (Joann) Horvat, Ray (Gladys) Horvat and MaryAnn (Joe) Pluth; numerous nieces and nephews; many dear...
Margaret V. (Gersich) O'Leary
Jan 22, 2020
Margaret V. O’Leary
Age 101 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Born November 9, 1918 in Joliet, Margaret was a daughter of John and Catherine (Golobic) Gersich. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the class...
Richard Hotuyec
Jan 22, 2020
Richard Hotuyec, 81, passed away January 22, 2020, reuniting him with his beloved wife Claudia.
A lifelong resident of Joliet, proud Hilltopper, and skilled carpenter, Rich‘s most important calling was as a loving husband and father. He enjoyed fishing and camping at Lily Cache and Grundy County Rod and Gun Clubs with his extended family. He was...
Helen J. (Laoutides) Zlogar
Jan 19, 2020
Helen J. Zlogar (nee Laoutides), age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020.
Survived by her loving son Joseph (Peggy) Zlogar of Naperville, IL; dear grandmother of Zachary (Monica), Marisa (fiancé David Ross) and Elisabeth (Nick George); cherished great-grandmother of Zoe Grace. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.
Preceded in death by...
Daniel Duncan
Jan 15, 2020
Daniel Duncan, age 61, passed on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.
Daniel attended Joliet District 86 Public Schools and Providence High School. He held various jobs including; a cab driver, truck driver and handy man. One of his greatest joys was barbequing for family and friends. He will be truly missed by all.
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Michael Bardachowski
Jan 14, 2020
Michael J. Bardachowski, age 49, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Jennifer (nee Jarolimek); daughters, Grace and Sydney Bardachowski; mother, Judith (nee Sudor); brother, Jeff (Michelle) Bardachowski; mother-in-law, Cheryl Burns; sister-in-law, Kimberly (Donnie) Pisano; nephews, Matthew, Jacob and Josh; and countless friends....
James R. Pisut
Jan 12, 2020
Born August 19, 1944
Passed January 12, 2020
Survived by his wife, Sue (Cusac), one daughter, Amanda (John) Derby of Texas, one brother, John (Dolly) Pisut, one sister Marianne (John) Jarman, one sister-in-law, Gail Pisut. Two grandchildren, Brook and John Derby, one Uncle, Emery ( Raymonda) Pisut of Iowa. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded...
Cecilia (Titra) Strle
Jan 9, 2020
Cecilia Strle (nee Titra), age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 with her loving family by her side.
Cecilia is survived by her loving children, Raymond (Nicole) Strle, John (Cathy) Strle, Cheryl (the late Thomas) Seppi and Mary Fran Yelvington; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews....
Rachael A. Corp
Jan 9, 2020
Rachael A. Corp
Died January 9, 2020 at home at the age of 53; she was born August 29, 1966 to Gordon and Rosetta (Lovati) Corp, who predeceased her.
Rachael was a 1988 graduate of Northern Illinois University, a longtime employee of the National Safety Council, but most recently worked for Rehn Technology. She was...
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