Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
John Stofan, Jr.
Aug 26, 2018
John Stofan, Jr., age 93, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
John is survived by his beloved wife, Laura Lucille Stofan (nee Jones); daughter Susan Marie (Kevin) O’Toole; son, William (Margaret Williams) Stofan; sister, Betty Ann Miner; grandson, Jack Stofan; step-children, MaryEllen (Jeff) Ruedin...
David L. Morelli
Aug 26, 2018
David Lee Morelli, age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 26, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
David is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Patricia (nee Hankovcak) Morelli; children, Maureen (Jim) Trizna and Denise (Tom) Bell; grandchildren, Adriana and Matthew Trizna and Ryan and Rachel Bell; siblings, Richard (Sharon) Morelli, Nancy...
Melissa Ann (Graziani) Vinson
Aug 18, 2018
Melissa Ann (Graziani) Vinson, age 38, passed into eternal life on August 18, 2018 with her loving family nearby.
Melissa is survived by her husband, Thomas; her children, Makayla, Emma and Tyler Vinson; her parents, John & Joanne Graziani; and brother, John. Her extended family includes her aunt and uncles, Trisha Vitosky-Zelis, Joe (Yvonne) Vitosky, Carol (late...
Jose "Welo" Luna
Aug 16, 2018
Jose "Welo" Luna, 79 of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Jose was born on February 21, 1939 to Arnulfo and Felisiana (Salais) Luna.
Jose is survived by his wife, Rosa (Sierra), of 56 years, his two daughters, Nellie and Rosalinda (Ramirez) Luna, his brother Juan and sister,...
Mary E. (Jenco) Krasovec
Aug 16, 2018
Mary E. Krasovec (nee Jenco) of Waukegan, age 94, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 16, 2018.
Mary is survived by her sister, Jean (the late Ray) Page; sisters-in-law, Janis Jencon and Barbara Jenco; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years, Anton C. Krasovec...
Adam Scott Meister
Aug 12, 2018
Adam Scott Meister, age 35, of Plainfield, IL passed away suddenly on Sunday August 12, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 8 years, Samantha Meister (nee Pollard); his children, Benjamin Lee "Ben" Meister (age 5) and Victoria Louise "Tori" Meister (age 3); parents, Steve and Linda (nee Lane) Meister; brothers, Jason (Stephanie) Meister of Elwood and Nathan...
Gerald Joseph Fabian
Aug 11, 2018
Gerald Joseph Fabian, age 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 11, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
Gerald is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Rosemary (nee Mikuska) Fabian; children, Christine (David) Poirier and Mark (Sharon Majetic) Fabian; grandchildren, Sarah and Michael Poirier; sister, Barbara (Richard) See; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins...
Waldo Garcia
Aug 9, 2018
Waldo Garcia, age 44, lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away on August 9, 2018.
Waldo was a talented artist who could bring a picture to life. He had a kind hearted soul and loved to meet new people.
Waldo is survived by his children, Esperanza and Nathaniel Padron; mother, Maria I. Garcia; brothers, Saul, Daniel...
Martin R. Quinn
Aug 8, 2018
Martin R. Quinn, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.
Martin is survived by his beloved wife, Bernadette (nee O’Sullivan) Quinn; loving father of Martin P. (Antonella) Quinn, Joseph (Kathleen) Quinn and Kathleen (Jason) Schneider; loving Papa of Brendan, Nicholas and Kyle Quinn, Molly, Joe and Matt...
Evelyn O'Brien
Aug 7, 2018
Evelyn O’Brien (nee Baloy), age 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 07, 2018.
Evelyn is survived by her son, Dan (Terri) O’Brien; grandchildren, Anthony (Rebecca) O’Brien, Joseph (Rachel Sheffield) O’Brien, Danielle (Dan) Feiner; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle and Adaline O’Brien; siblings, Olga (the late Francis) Bowsher, Helen (the late Robert) Krumlinde, Florence (the late Jack) Ryan, Frank Baloy, Barbara...
Patrick Bazzel
Aug 6, 2018
Patrick Bazzel, age 57, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2018 with his loving family by his side.
Patrick is survived by his beloved wife, Deborah Ann Bazzel (nee Rachal); his loving children, Nathaniel Patrick Bazzel and Melissa Ann Ries; his adoring grandchildren, Patrick Ryan Bazzel and Hailey Ann Stark; brothers, Derrick and Eric Bazzel; sisters, Sharon...
Kenneth B. Thome
Jul 31, 2018
Kenneth B. Thome, age 29, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 31, 2018.
Beloved son of Carmen C. Moreno of Joliet, IL and Mark A. Thome of Arlington, TX; cherished brother of Kelvin Thome and Kyle Thome; grandson of Eugenio and Beatrize Moreno; nephew of Dawn (Daniel Mendez) Griese, Brian Moreno, Scott Moreno, and Roberto (Michelle) Moreno,...
Lillian M. Udell
Jul 29, 2018
Lillian M. Kuhel Udell (nee Mores), age 87, passed away on Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Lillian is survived by her loving children, Geri (David) Fellows and Kathy (John) Berardino; grandchildren, Christy (James) Sherbrook, Vincent and Jillian Berardino; great-granddaughter, Veronica Sherbrook; numerous nieces, nephews, and members of her extended family.
Preceded in death by her beloved...
Hairam Frederick Wilson
Jul 28, 2018
Hairam Frederick Wilson “Fred,” age 82, passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018.
Hairam is survived by his beloved wife, Helen; daughter, Sara; son-in-law, Casimir; grandchildren, Michael and Marc; brother, Glendale; sister, Sylvia Jean; brother and sister-in law, Billy and Marie; numerous brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his son, Michael...
Margaret H. (Billy) Kren
Jul 27, 2018
Margaret H. Kren (nee Billy), age 90, at rest on Friday, July 27, 2018 at Rock Run Memory Care. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident.
Margaret is survived by her son, James “Jim” Kren; daughter, Andrea A. (James) Wendell; grandchildren, Matthew and Michael Kren, Amy A. (Nick) Blish and Joseph Wendell; great-granddaughter, Olivia Blish; numerous nieces...
Charlene A. (Sanford) Pool
Jul 26, 2018
Charlene A. Pool (nee Sanford), Age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Born September 19, 1948 in Streator, IL, she was the daughter of Charles and Lavon Sanford (nee Stevenson) and attended St. Francis Academy.
Char...
Eve A. (Pavich) Natonek
Jul 26, 2018
Eve A. Natonek (nee Pavich), age 88, born into eternal life on Thursday, July 26, 2018.
Eve is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Stanley Natonek; children, Louise Natonek and Stan (Kim) Natonek; grandchildren, Courtney, Stanley and Lance Natonek; brother, Robert (Dolores) Pavich; sister, Ann Christensen; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death...
Michael R. McKeon
Jul 25, 2018
Michael R. McKeon, age 49 passed away peacefully July 25, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with his family by his side.
Survived by his father, Michael L. McKeon and his mother Pamela (Parks) McKeon, his loving nephew Danny McKeon, sister-in-law Kelly McKeon and Uncle Mike to many.
Preceded in death by two brothers Gregory...
Angelo "George" Gilroy
Jul 24, 2018
George passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 with his family by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.
George was born and raised in Joliet. He spent his entire life there. He made his home with his beloved wife Donna Gilroy (nee Likar) whom he was married to for 52 years. George was a...
Louis E. "Louie" Derlinga
Jul 24, 2018
Louis Edward Derlinga “Louie,” age 55, born into eternal life on Tuesday, July 24, 2018.
Louie is survived by his loving sister, Terri Derlinga; nieces and nephew, Becky, Kacey (Christianna) and Danielle Derlinga; uncle, Butch (Sharon) Gersich; aunt, Louise Gersich; numerous great-nieces and nephews, cousins and many dear friends.
Preceded in death by his parents,...
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