Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
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...
Elsie A. (Sustersich) Plese
Dec 14, 2019
Elsie A. Plese (nee Sustersich), age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Elsie is survived by her loving children, Lawrence (Nikki) Plese, Cheryl (the late Frederick) Ries and Juliana (Eugene) Arbuthnot; sister, Antoinette “Dolly” (the late Edward) Pucel; special nephew, Mark Plese; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
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Dennis Matthew Ledenbach Jr.
Dec 13, 2019
Dennis Matthew Ledenbach Jr., age 46, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 13, 2019.
Dennis is survived by his Uncle, Ed Williams and numerous friends from Anthony’s Restaurant and Pub.
Preceded in death by his father, Dennis Matthew Ledenbach Sr. and mother, Charlene Louise Williams.
Dennis...
Rodolfo "Rudy" Guzman
Dec 13, 2019
Rodolfo “Rudy” Guzman, age 54, born into eternal life on Friday, December 13, 2019 with his loving family by his side.
Rodolfo is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Maria Xochitl Guzman; children, Citlali, Yaritza, Emanuel, Guzman; siblings, Porfirio (Obdulia) Guzman, Ramiro Guzman, Felipe (Antonia) Guzman, J. Carmen (Ninfa) Guzman, Evelia (Salvador) Diaz, Noel (Socorro)...
Maria E. (Harris) McCormick
Dec 12, 2019
Maria McCormick (nee Harris), age 50 passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 with her loving family by her side.
Maria is survived by her sons; Bruce Aaron (Katie Clover) Ritch Jr. and Daniel Ritch; grandchildren, Aaron Lee Ritch and Jaylenn Michelle Ritch; siblings, James (Brittany) Harris Jr. and Karen Flores; nieces and nephews, Tracy Hernandez, April...
Dorothy L (Adams) Albert
Dec 12, 2019
Dorothy L. Albert (nee Adams)
Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.
Born February 1, 1923 in Joliet, Dorothy was a daughter of Michael and Margaret (Dutko) Adams. She was raised and educated in Joliet, and at an early age took...
Alicia (Torres) Salas
Dec 11, 2019
Alicia Salas (nee Torres)
Age 88 of Joliet and formerly of Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Presence Villa Franciscan in Joliet with her family by her side.
Born August 28, 1931 in Agujita Coahuila, Mexico, Alicia was a daughter of Pedro and Enedina (Vera) Torres. Alicia enjoyed numerous activities throughout her...
Delores M. (Horvat) Suhadolc
Dec 10, 2019
Delores Marie Suhadolc (nee Horvat), age 94 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 with her loving family by her side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.
Delores is survived by her children, Leonard Jr. (Noreen Zielinski) and Andi (the late Timothy) Gruber; five grandchildren, Jennifer Langs, Joseph (Christine) Suhadolc, Jeffrey (Jamie)...
John "Jack" "Jocko" Fisher
Dec 8, 2019
John “Jack” “Jocko” Fisher
Age 83 of Joliet, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.
Born October 10, 1936 in Joliet, Jack was a son of Frank and Claire (O’Mara) Fisher. He attended high school in Braidwood until enlisting and proudly serving in the United States Navy during the Korean...
Frances (King) Archer
Dec 8, 2019
Frances (nee King) Archer, age 91, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 in her home that her and her late husband, Dale built in 1958 where many family memories will be treasured forever.
Frances was born on February 5, 1928 in Fordyce, Arkansas to Arthur and Laura (Hollingsworth) King. She married the love...
Jacqueline "Jackie" (Carlson) Gecan
Dec 5, 2019
Jacqueline Gecan (nee Carlson)
“Jackie”
Age 80 of Crest Hill, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019.
Jackie attended St. Bernard’s school in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the class of 1957. She was employed by Carson Pirie Scott in Joliet for 28 years.
Jackie was a...
Patricia A. Summers
Dec 1, 2019
Patricia A. Summers, 67, passed away on December 1, 2019.
She was the loving wife of Paul Summers for 47 years. Patricia accepted Christ at an early age and held a strong faith throughout her entire life. She was a strong advocate for continuing education, she served as a leader in education and also helped integrate schools...
Robert G. Waddell
Nov 28, 2019
Robert Waddell, age 55, passed away unexpectedly November 28, 2019.
Robert is survived by his loving children, Grail Waddell, Amber (Daniel) Waddell Stuckart, and Trevor Waddell. Loving parents Diana Hickman, and Robert D. Waddell. Siblings, Jessica Hatcher, David Waddell, Rebecca Alcorn, Terrance Waddell, Rachel Watson. Granddaughter, Harper Waddell Stuckart, and numerous nieces, nephews, family...
Michael "Mike" Joseph Mannino
Nov 28, 2019
Michael Joseph Mannino
“Mike”
Age 36 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in a motor vehicle accident.
Born November 26, 1983 in Maywood, Michael Joseph is a son of Russell Mannino and Mary (Vermilyea) See. He was raised and educated in Plainfield and attended Plainfield Central High School. Following...
Hermila Guzman
Nov 26, 2019
Hermila Guzman, age 76 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
"Grema" will forever be remembered for her comedic and vibrant personality. She would often deliver advice with plenty of love and humor. Hermila was an extremely committed, loyal, but demanding mother and grandmother, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her....
Johanna "Jam" Garbin
Nov 25, 2019
Johanna “Jam” Garbin, nee Pirc, age 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 25th.
Known for being an extremely loving mother and wife, Jam took great pride in her home and enjoyed the daily tasks that came with it.
Jam is survived by her...
Carol Ann (Rodeghero) Randich
Nov 25, 2019
Carol Ann (Rodeghero) Randich
Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home with her family by her side.
Born March 14, 1932 in Lockport, Carol Ann was a daughter of Andrew and Martha (Coleman) Rodeghero. Carol attended St. Dennis Grade School and graduated from...
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