Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Richard J. Sorensen

Richard J. Sorensen

Jun 11, 2019

Richard James Sorensen, age 86, at rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.

Richard is survived by his children, Vicki (Roland) Bauer, Tom (Cindy) Sorensen, Charlotte (Ray) Dombrowski, Ginger (Steve) Youngs and Deanna Sorensen; 15 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter.

Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mabel (nee Gustafson) Sorensen; and brother, Thomas Sorensen.

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Habeeb (Roger) Fadee M. Dunn-El

Habeeb (Roger) Fadee M. Dunn-El

Jun 10, 2019

Habeeb (Roger) Dunn-El

Age 70 of Lafayette, Indiana and formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East with his family by his side.

Born Roger L. Dunn in Yazoo, Mississippi on December 27, 1948. Roger L. was a son of Harvey L. Dunn and Elizabeth Butler. He...

Blanche O. (Unsell)  Ward

Blanche O. (Unsell) Ward

Jun 8, 2019

Blanche O. Ward (nee Unsell) passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 8, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

Blanche is survived by her loving husband, John Ward; children, Brenda (Larry) Garner and Glen Vineyard; grandchildren, Kyle Garner and Abigail (Daniel) Eberhard, Emily, Natasha and Jax Vineyard; great-grandchildren, Samuel and...

James "Jim" D. Poulos

James "Jim" D. Poulos

Jun 1, 2019

James D. Poulos

Age 55 of Joliet, passed away peacefully Saturday June 1st, 2019 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

James was born April 10, 1964 in Chicago, IL to Richard & Patricia (Grossman) Poulos.

He was a United States Marine Corps veteran and former mechanic for Lawson's Auto Shop.

Survivors...

Anna Margaret (Mores)  Miller

Anna Margaret (Mores) Miller

May 26, 2019

Anna Margaret (nee Mores) Miller

Age 95 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019 at Willow Falls.

Born January 30, 1924 in Joliet. Anna Margaret was a daughter of John and Cecelia (nee Chervan) Mores. She was raised and educated on Joliet’s east side and is a graduate of St. Cyril and Methodius...

Loretta Marie (Toomey)  Sineni

Loretta Marie (Toomey) Sineni

May 24, 2019

Loretta Marie Sineni (nee Toomey), age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019.

Loretta is survived by her children, Robert (Donna) Sineni and Wendy (Nick) Sineni-McMurray; grandchildren, Robert W. Sineni, Paul Goodman and David Goodman.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wendell Sineni (2006); and parents, Leo...

Gloria L (Knauer)  Pillar

Gloria L (Knauer) Pillar

May 24, 2019

Gloria L. Pillar, age 87 of Joliet, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side.

Born September 15, 1931 in Joliet, Gloria Lou was a daughter of John and Esther (Burmeister) Knauer. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with...

MaryAnn Jandura

MaryAnn Jandura

May 23, 2019

MaryAnn Jandura, age 61 of Joliet, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side.

Born September 6, 1957 in Joliet, MaryAnn was a daughter of Andrew and Jennie (Jarema) Jandura. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet East High School with the class...

Daniel Richard Kalva Jr.

Daniel Richard Kalva Jr.

May 21, 2019

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Domingo Baldivia Sr.

Domingo Baldivia Sr.

May 19, 2019

Domingo Baldivia Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019.

Domingo is survived by his loving wife, Felicita (nee Arellano); children, Armandina (Joel) Martinez, Belinda McNear and Domingo Jr. (Micaela) Baldivia; grandchildren, Deanna (Ezekiel) Zepeda, Renee Martinez, Lena Martinez, Antonio (Jessica) McNear, Alexander McNear and Dominique Baldivia; six great-grandchildren, Angel, Aaliyah,...

Al Chidsey, Jr.

Al Chidsey, Jr.

May 18, 2019

Al Chidsey, Jr. of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his residence in Chicago.

Per Al's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dorothy Jean (Brodeske)  Onderisin

Dorothy Jean (Brodeske) Onderisin

May 18, 2019

Dorothy J. Onderisin (nee Brodeske), age 98, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was born in Joliet on May 9, 1921.

Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Dale (Evelyn) Onderisin, Janet R. (William) Coombe and Mark W. Onderisin; grandchildren, Amy (Chris) Coombe-Roberts and Devon Coombe, Maureen (Tim) Cole, Mark R., Paul...

Dorothy (Cassidy)  Davis

Dorothy (Cassidy) Davis

May 16, 2019

Dorothy M. Davis (nee Cassidy) age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019.

Dorothy is survived by her loving children, John T. Davis, Madonna (Mike) Gale, Gerard (Crystal) Davis, Kathleen (Len) Capristo, Dennis (Claudia) Davis; grandchildren, Michael (Martha) Gale, Andrew (Allison) Davis, Patrick (Camille) Gale, Nicholas (Sara) Davis, Gabrielle Davis, Ryne Davis,...

Donald G. Beno

Donald G. Beno

May 14, 2019

Donald G.Beno, 86, of New Port Richey, FL, went into the hands of God on May 14th, 2019, with his family by his side.

Donald was born May 17, 1932, in Joliet, IL, to the late George and Agnes Beno. He and his late wife, Annette L. (Welan) Beno, moved from Joliet, IL, to New Port Richey,...

Susan J. (Williams)  Velasquez

Susan J. (Williams) Velasquez

May 12, 2019

Susan Jane Velasquez (nee Williams) age, 75, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 12, 2019 with her family by her side.

Susan is survived by her sons, Mike (Michelle) Velasquez and Ken (Becky) Velasquez; grandchildren, Logan, Hayley and Cameron Velasquez; siblings, Joanne Morman, Alma Cushing, Yvonne (the late Richard) Williams, Kathy (Joel) Maximov, Tom...

Eleanor L (Ludwig)  Breen

Eleanor L (Ludwig) Breen

May 12, 2019

Eleanor L. Breen, age 95 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Eleanor will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet.

Leoma Jones

Leoma Jones

May 11, 2019

Leoma Jones, 77, of Joliet, passed away on Saturday May 11th, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by the love of her family.

Leoma was born on March 14th, 1942 in Glendora, MS, the daughter of the late Eddie and Viola (nee Wilson) Cobb.

Moving from Mississippi in the 1960’s she settled in...

Elisa Nunez

Elisa Nunez

May 4, 2019

Elisa Nunez of Romeoville, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.

Born November 14, 1935 in the Philippines, Elisa was a daughter of Miguel and Angela (Pena) Gonzales. She was raised and educated in the Philippines and obtained a bachelor’s degree to pursue a career in medical technology. She worked as...

Dennis Mattix

Dennis Mattix

May 2, 2019

Dennis Mattix, age 81 of Joliet, passed away Thursday morning, May 2, 2019 at home with his family by his side.

Born November 15, 1937 in St. Elmo, Illinois, Dennis was the son of George and Gladys (Yakel) Mattix. He graduated from St. Elmo High School in 1955, Illinois Wesleyan University in 1959 and later obtained a...

Stanley G. Mikulich

Stanley G. Mikulich

Apr 29, 2019

Stanley G. Mikulich, age 103, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019.

Stanley is survived by his children, Sharon (the late Ted Lueken) (Roger) Wiley and Dave (Bonnie) Mikulich; grandchildren, Scott Lueken, Craig (Kimberly) Lueken and Chris Mikulich; two great-grandchild; Aidan Lueken and Jillian Lueken; numerous nieces and nephews.

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