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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Victoria Ruiz Rodriguez
Aug 12, 2019
Victoria Ruiz Rodriguez, age 76, born into eternal life on Monday, August 12, 2019.
Victoria is survived by her husband Jose Santos Rodriguez, brothers Guadalupe, Manuel Jr., Anthony, Joey, and Ricky Castillo. And her children Arnulfo Carlin Jr. Pulido (Sandra), Carmen Pulido(Rosa Soto-Deceased), Anita Medrano (Victor), Aurora Lara (Manuel Sr.); her grandchildren Arnulfo Carlin Pulido III, David...
Rogelio Paramo
Aug 10, 2019
Rogelio Paramo, age 59, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Rogelio is survivedby his beloved wife, Emma (nee Garcia); sons, Eduardo Paramo, Jancarlos Paramo and Rogelio Reyes; granddaughter, Roseli Paramo; brothers, Serafin, Santos, Cruz, Gorgonio, and Mario Paramo; sisters, Esperanza Zamudio, Flora Martinez, Julia...
Diane L. Reiter
Aug 9, 2019
Diane Louise Reiter, age 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 09, 2019.
Diane is survived by her sisters, Mary (John) Zolecki, Ann (Rich) Reiter-Emlund and Chris Reiter; Loving aunt and substitute mother to nieces and nephews, Michelle Lamar, Tommy Zolecki, Scotty Zolecki, Mikey Loy, Tony Reiter, Jamie McKay, Dylan Reiter and Maddie Emlund; special great aunt...
Viola (Porfilio) Stimac
Aug 9, 2019
Viola Stimac
Age 92 of Baxter, Minnesota and formerly of Joliet, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019 at Northern Lakes Senior Living in Baxter, Minnesota.
Born January 24, 1927 in Joliet, Viola Josephine was a daughter of Dominic and Rose (Pantalone) Porfilio. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High...
Moises "Moy" Velasquez
Aug 7, 2019
Moises “Moy” Velasquez
Age 54 of Joliet, passed away Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with kidney cancer at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Born March 20, 1965 in McAllen, Texas. Moises was the youngest son of Reyes & Lorenza (Guerrero) Velasquez. He was raised and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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