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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Tristan D Seitz
Jan 8, 2020
Tristan D. Seitz
Age 20 of Gardner, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home.
Born September 29, 1999 in Naperville, Tristan is the son of David Seitz and Nicole (Larkin) Glovier. Tristan was a generous, caring and loving son, and a loyal and devoted friend. He loved the game of football...
Mary L. (Hresan) Zaletel
Jan 8, 2020
Mary L. Zaletel (nee Hresan) passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at her home. Mary was born on September 2, 1931. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. She worked at Plainfield Molding and retired in1999. She attended St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School and Providence Catholic High School.
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Marjorie L. Newburn
Jan 8, 2020
Marjorie L. Newburn, born January 13, 1932 in Oswego, IL. Joined her maker January, 8 2020.
Preceded in death by her husband, Paul; and son, Craig; parents, Harry and Ruby Alderman; and brother, Raymond.
Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Lynne and son-in-law Barry Johnston; grandchildren, Stephen and Valerie Johnston; brother, Robert Alderman;...
Robert J. "Blackie" Blackburn
Jan 3, 2020
Robert J. “Blackie” Blackburn, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2020 following a brief, acute illness.
Blackie was born on January 3, 1953 and raised in Joliet, IL. He was the third of eight children born to Thomas and Rita (nee Hasse) Blackburn. He attended St. Patrick Grade School and was a 1971 graduate of Joliet...
Charles William Benedict
Jan 2, 2020
CHARLES WILLIAM BENEDICT
Charles William "Bill" Benedict, 90, Fought the good fight, and passed away peacefully of old age.
Youngest of six, born and raised in Joliet at 1209 Center St. He attended grade school at St. Raymond’s. After graduating from JTHS, he enlisted in the Navy serving aboard the USS Coral Sea in postwar...
Nancy Marie (Valenti) Costello
Jan 2, 2020
Nancy Marie Valenti Costello Age 86 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Harbor Chase of Plainfield with her family by her side. Born July 21, 1933 in Yonkers, New York, Nancy Marie was a daughter of Domenico and Nancy (Amodio) Valenti. Migrated to Chicago in 1956. As a long time resident of Chicago, Nancy...
Humberto Trevino
Dec 31, 2019
Humberto Trevino
Age 65 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with his family by his side.
Born April 18, 1954 in Reynosa, Mexico, Humberto was a son of Juan and Herminia (Guerrero) Trevino. Humberto was a devoted family man with great wisdom and honor, who loved...
Isidro "Izzy" Alvarez
Dec 29, 2019
Isidro Alvarez
“Izzy”
Age 85 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.
Born January 2, 1934 in Barrazas Durango, Mexico, Isidro was a son of Candelario and Reumalda (Luna) Alvarez. He was raised and educated in Mexico and in the late...
George R. "Chief" Block
Dec 29, 2019
George R. Block “Chief”
George R. Block, a quiet man with a humble and loving heart died peacefully at the age of 86 on Sunday December 29, 2019 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. He was born January 6, 1933 in Joliet, Illinois to George P. and Helen Tapio Block.
George was a lifelong...
Archpriest John E. Kuchta
Dec 28, 2019
Archpriest John Kuchta, 91, fell asleep in the Lord on Saturday, December 28, surrounded by family at the Joliet Area Community Hospice in Joliet, IL.
Born on September 14, 1928, he grew up in McKeesport, PA, attending grade and high schools there. He then attended St. Tikhon Seminary. After successfully completing seminary studies, he...
Dawn M (Barto) Pasdertz
Dec 23, 2019
Dawn M. Pasdertz
Age 53 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2019 at her home.
Born August 31, 1966 in Joliet, Dawn Marie was a daughter of Edward and Penny (Oram) Barto. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High School with the class of 1984. Dawn...
Michael D. McCormick
Dec 23, 2019
Michael Dayle McCormick, age 69, at rest on Monday, December, 23, 2019.
Michael is survived by his daughters, Amelia “Amy” (fiancé James Hinks) Martinez and Tomie (Lesa) Muir; mother, Lois (nee Roesler) McCormick; grandchildren, Damien Karpen, Jacob Hinks, Cody Hinks, Adrienne Karpen and Makayla Martinez; sister, Debra (the late Carl) Zohn; nieces and nephews,...
Robert A. Hornbuckle
Dec 21, 2019
Robert Audie Hornbuckle
Passed away on Saturday, December 21st, 2019.
Robert loved the outdoors, especially fishing. He was an animal lover who took in strays to either home himself, or be seen by a veterinarian with the help of his mother and grandmother. Rob loved music and listened to everything from metal to country music. ...
Denis Borowski
Dec 20, 2019
Denis Borowski
Age 77 of Joliet, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at AMITA Health St. Joseph Medical Center with his family by his side.
Born December 11, 1942 in Joliet, Denis was the son of Stanley and Theresa (Bandosz) Borowski. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School...
Anthony "Tony" J Stytz
Dec 19, 2019
Anthony J. Stytz
“Tony”
Age 90 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet.
Born May 19, 1929 in Lockport, Anthony was a son of Thomas and Mary (Sowa) Stytz. He was raised and educated in Lockport and attended St. Dennis Catholic School and served...
Carmen "Ma" (Villegas) Rojas
Dec 19, 2019
Carmen Rojas
“Ma”
Age 81 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at home with her family by her side.
Born October 27, 1938 in Bellas Fuentes, Mexico, Carmen was a daughter of Basilio and Lucia (Chavez) Villegas. She was raised in Mexico and would go on to marry her...
Patricia (Baranak) Tezak
Dec 19, 2019
Patricia Tezak (nee Baranak), age 67, at rest on Thursday, December 19, 2019 with her loving family by her side.
Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Jim Tezak; loving daughter Amy (Kevin) Modzelewski; grandsons, Andrew and Matthew Modzelewski; sister, Lisa (Bob) Smith of Fort Myers, Florida; sister-in-law, Char (the late...
Rada Albu
Dec 16, 2019
Rada Albu
Age 85 of Plainfield, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Iowa with his family by his side.
Born December 14, 1934 in Romania, Rada was a son of Slavco and Desa (Komlosan) Albu. Following High School, Rada earned as Associates Degree in business which was his first...
Esther C. Petre
Dec 16, 2019
Esther C. Petre, age 93, of Elwood formerly of Chicago and Hickory Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019. Beloved mother of Darlene (Thomas) Babiarz, Dorothy “Dottie” (Michael) Sharwarko and Barbara Schoulda; Loving grandmother of Shannon (James) Craft, Peter (Aubrey) Sharwarko, Thomas (Chavy) Babiarz, Keli (Alex) Kuypers, Brandee Sharwarko, Troy Babiarz, Trent (Patricia) Schoulda and Nathan...
Terry Christensen
Dec 16, 2019
Terry Christensen
Age 71 of Joliet, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Presence Villa Franciscan in Joliet with his family by his side.
Born February 26, 1948 in Dwight, Terry was a son of Edward and Ruby Christensen. He was raised and educated in Dwight and graduated from Dwight Township High School with the...
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