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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Katherine C. "Kay" Thomas
Jan 18, 2019
Katherine C. "Kay" Thomas (Nee Sporar), born October 14, 1915 in Joliet, a lifelong resident of Crest Hill, at rest January 18, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet, IL.
Survived by her son Randolph (Barbara) Thomas of Chicago, IL and her daughter Susanne (James) Bajt of Libertyville, Il; grandson Andrew Bajt of New York, NY.; granddaughters...
Richard F. Waite
Jan 14, 2019
Richard Frank Waite (1958-2019)
Beloved by family and friends, Rich unexpectedly departed this world for the next on Monday, January 14, 2019 due to heart failure. Born March 21, 1958, Rich was a loving husband (Babs), adoring father (Lauren(Kevin)), caring stepfather (Craig (Jeanne), Gretchen (Jason), and Paul), devoted grandpa (Chloe, Gibson, Logan, and Emmett), cherished son (the...
Louise Marie Jurisic
Jan 10, 2019
Louise M. Jurisic, age 94, passed away peacefully at her Villa Franciscan Home, with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Louise is survived by her daughter, JoAnn (Dr. Stephen) Midlock; one son, Jack Jurisic; grandchildren, Noelle (Christopher) Harris and Jason (Sarah) Midlock; great-grandson, Alexander Harris; great-granddaughters, Teegan...
Denise R. Jenovai
Jan 5, 2019
Denise R. Jenovai (nee Brown), age 59, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.
Denise is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Robert Jenovai; son, Ricky Melgarejo; father and stepmother, Thomas and Sandee Brown; sisters, Darcie (Robert Burkhardt) B’Leoo, Debbie (Jim) Isberg, and Dori (Mike) Tilko; nieces,...
Jack Polyak
Jan 5, 2019
Jack Polyak, age 84, passed away from a brief illness at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Saturday, January 5, 2019 with his loving family by his side.
Jack is survived by his beloved wife of almost 62 years, Dorothy (nee Bazaar) Polyak; loving daughter, Diane (the late Dennis) Adkisson; grandsons, Edward Adkisson and Kenneth (Autumn) Adkisson;...
Suzanna Marie (Carroll) Rambo
Jan 5, 2019
Suzanna “Sue” Marie Rambo (nee Carroll), age 76, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Sue is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Arthur Rambo Sr.; children, Arthur (Sharon) Rambo Jr., John (Lisa) Rambo, Robert (Patti) Rambo, Joseph (Linda) Rambo; grandchildren, Julie (Keith) Wetsell, Matthew (Lisa) Meyer, Emma, Ian, Alexandra, Bailey, Madison,...
Kathleen Marie (Morris) Luzbetak
Jan 2, 2019
Kathleen Marie Luzbetak (nee Morris), age 69, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 2, 2018.
Kathy is survived by her husband, Richard Luzbetak; children, Jeff (Angie) Luzbetak and Charlene (Paul) Abbinanti; grandchildren, Brody and Gavin Luzbetak; siblings, Ray (Ruth) Jankowski, Linda Anderson, Leonard (Edith) Jankowski, Maryanne (Cyril) Skole and Fr. James Michael Jankowski; numerous...
Donna Mae Gilroy
Dec 29, 2018
Aunt Donna passed away peacefully at Regency Rehabilitation Center in Morris, Illinois with her family by her side. Donna was born and raised in Joliet Illinois. She grew up on Bluff Street and attended St. Mary’s Nativity School. In April of 1966 she married Angelo “George” Gilroy. Donna and George shared a loving bond over their 58 years together....
Rose Marie (Balogh) Morrison
Dec 26, 2018
Rose Marie Morrison (nee Balogh), age 92, at rest on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Rose was born on February 6, 1926 in Joliet, IL. Rose is survived by her children, John (Linda) Morrison, Judy Deavers and Marion (Steve) Pasternak; grandchildren, Sean (Danell) Morrison, Jennifer Deavers, Angela Morrison, Stephanie (Fiancé Joel) Hughes and John...
Robert "Bob" E. Jacksetich
Dec 25, 2018
Robert E. Jacksetich, “Bob” age 64, a lifelong resident of Joliet and later Homer Glen passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 25, 2018.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Lynn Jacksetich; daughter, Nikkie Jacksetich; sister, Ann Marie (Joseph) Sallese; many beloved nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest...
Bonnie J. Butler
Dec 25, 2018
Bonnie J. Butler, age 87, went to Heaven to see Jesus and be with her family and friends. Born on September 15, 1931 to her father, Maurice Nichols and mother, Catherine (Ross) Nichols.
Bonnie was baptized at St. Mary Carmelite Catholic Church. She made her communion and confirmation at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bonnie was in the...
Lakshmibhushana Rao
Dec 23, 2018
Lakshmibhushana Rao, age 58, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2018.
Lakshmibhushana (fondly known as Lakshmi or Bhushan), a long time resident of Shorewood, IL, will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Viji, his children Vinay and Yogi, his loving sisters, Chanti, Suryam, Bhavani, his loving brothers Raja, Chakram and Gnani,...
Julia M. Kveton-Vyleta
Dec 22, 2018
Julia M. Kveton-Vyleta (nee Krzyminski), age 103, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018.
Julia is survived by her loving son, James (Deneen) Kveton; grandchildren, Frank (Chris) Kveton, Suzanne (Don) Borowski, Sandra Kveton, Kevin (Shelley) Kveton, Deneen Pajeau; sister, Carol Lisowski; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-children.
Preceded in death by her first...
Robert J. Jaskowiak
Dec 21, 2018
Robert J. Jaskowiak, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 21, 2018 after a 19 year battle with cancer.
Robert is survived by his beloved of 54 years Mary Jean Jaskowiak (nee Weeditz); children, Stephen (Marian) Jaskowiak, Joel (Crystal Smith, Jayde O’Halloran) Jaskowiak; grandchildren, Matthew and Claire Jaskowiak; sisters-in-law, Lorraine and Pat Jaskowiak; as...
Mary (Dianni) Babic
Dec 21, 2018
Mary Babic, (nee Dianni), 86, a longtime resident of Crest Hill, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.
Mary was born and raised on Meeker Avenue in Joliet, the youngest of four girls born to Nestore and Alfonsina Dianni, who came to the United States from Italy. Mary graduated from Joliet Township High School in...
Warren G. Martin
Dec 20, 2018
Warren G. Martin, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018.
Warren is survived by his loving daughter, Deidre Martin; grandchild, Ashlei Edwards; great-grandchildren, Kingston and Princeton; siblings, Gladys Wells, Ruben Martin, Ruth (Jim) Stevens, Curtis Martin Jr., Louise Everett, Arnold Martin, Florence Anthony, Ronald Martin, Peggy Abernathy, and Henry Martin; as well as numerous...
Robert J. Rolih
Dec 20, 2018
Robert John Rolih PhD., age 90, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lorraine (nee Sporar); children, Catherine Rolih (Richard) Weinberg, Joan Rolih and Mark (Donna) Rolih; grandchildren, Jacob and Aaron Weinberg, Anne and Samuel Serdar; numerous...
Ellen Frances (Gonzalez) Inkaya
Dec 18, 2018
Ellen Frances Inkaya (nee Gonzalez), age 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Ellen is survived by her husband, Andy; children, Everett Snee and Samuel Inkaya; granddaughter, Lilyana Snee; brother, Raymond G. (Robin) Krassel; niece, Rachel Krassel; and step-father, Raymond E....
Kenneth E. Cromer
Dec 15, 2018
Kenneth Edwin Cromer, age 85, born, February 23, 1933, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 15, 2018 surrounded by his family.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joan (nee Likar); son, Wayne (Karen) Cromer; daughters, Carolyn (Donald) Wortmann, Darlene (Charles) Quinn, Georgene (James) Papesh; loving grandchildren, Bruce Lundborg, Nicole (Ben)...
Pamela Sue (Marco) Wicevic
Dec 12, 2018
Pamela Sue Wicevic (nee Marco), age 64, at rest on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.
Pamela is survived by her brothers, Nick (Jacquie) Marco and Scott Marco; nephew, Michael (Virginia) Keating; niece, Melissa Marco; and great-nieces, Ava and Gia Kiefer.
Preceded in death by her husband, Alan Wicevic (2013); parents, Nicholas...
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