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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
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,...
Luisa A. (Olvera) Milam
Jul 22, 2018
Luisa A. Milam (nee Olvera), age 44, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 22, 2018 with her loving family by her side.
Luisa is survived by her beloved husband, Kevin Milam; two fur babies, Roscoe and Dottie; brother, Luis Olvera of Louisiana; sister, Lisa Neal of Joliet; special cousin, Nicole Connelley of Louisiana; two nieces, Nieshia Tyler...
Phillip B. Stellato
Jul 22, 2018
Phillip Burton, son of Daniel Stellato and Lauren Tincher left this world peacefully at the very young age of just three months. He was a beautiful baby who made his parents so happy and so proud every second he was with them. He was such a happy and sweet child that was smiling at just six days old. He...
Constance "Connie" E. (Davidson) Kovacevich
Jul 18, 2018
Connie E. Kovacevich (Davidson) of Minooka, IL peacefully passed away at her home July 18, 2018, at the age of 64.
Connie was born and raised in Morris, IL, graduated from Morris High School, and she earned an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy. Connie thoroughly enjoyed cooking, gardening and laughter, but her favorite times in life...
Joseph Louis Terlep
Jul 18, 2018
Joseph Louis Terlep Age 91, at rest on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Rosewood Care Center of Joliet. Born in Joliet, April 24, 1927, a lifelong resident.
Survived by three daughters; Marion J. (James) O’Brien of Chatham, IL, Jo Lynn (Raymond) Pechek of Pueblo, CO, Sandra F. (Barry) O’Brien of New Lenox, IL; one...
Genevieve (Setina) Graf
Jul 17, 2018
Genevieve Graf (nee Setina), age 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Pasadena, California with her loving family by her side.
Born May 10, 1921 in Joliet, Illinois and graduated from St. Francis Academy in 1938, Genevieve spent most of her secretarial career working with the administration of the University of Illinois Medical School...
Catherine M. Valek
Jul 16, 2018
Catherine M. Valek of Scottsdale AZ died recently at the age of 83. She was born in Joliet, IL, but lived in Arizona and Wisconsin for about 20 years. Catherine is survived by her dear brother John (Loretta) Valek of Joliet, and her cherished sister Dorothy (Donn) Pries of Chicago Heights, IL. Also survived by many beloved nieces,nephews, great,...
Tanya N. Schumacher
Jul 13, 2018
Tanya N. Schumacher, 29, of Joliet, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 13, 2018. Born October 12, 1988 to Kurt Schumacher and Cindy Willis-Schumacher (Ron Colnar). Devoted mother of Jonathon Michael Williams and Lola Paige Williams; granddaughter of Geri (Donald) Brown; sister of Brent (Rachel) Cleghorn, Katy Schumacher, Lauren Schumacher, and Scarlett Schumacher; aunt to Scott and Brynlee...
Elisa (Rios) Torres
Jul 12, 2018
Elisa Torres (nee Rios), age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 12, 2018.
Elisa is survived by her seven daughters, Rosario Torres, Gloria (Richard J.) Bannon, Petra T. Hammarstrom, Beatriz (Michael G.) Brulc, Barbara (George) Crabtree, Guadalupe (Kevin L.) Milligan, Lucia T. (Keith A.) Johnson; one son, Tony (Patty J.) Torres;...
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