Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Pamela Bradford

Pamela Bradford

Aug 17, 2017

Pamela Bradford of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at the age of 43.

Pamela was born to her parents, Richard and Diana Bradford, on April 22, 1974 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She grew up in Matteson Illinois and upon graduating Rich South High School, she moved to South...

Kenneth G. Boles Sr.

Kenneth G. Boles Sr.

Aug 15, 2017

Kenneth G. Boles Sr., age 67, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Maria (nee Flores); daughters, Christian E. (Douglas Hawksworth) Boles and Laura M. Boles; grandchildren, Emma and Adhalia Boles-Hawksworth; brother, Garret (Charla) Boles; sister-in-law, Diana (the late Joseph III) Boles; numerous nieces and nephews....

Ricky Allen Svec

Ricky Allen Svec

Aug 12, 2017

Ricky Allen Svec, age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Riverside Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

Ricky is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Svec; sons, Dustin Svec, Michael (Melisa) Rehbock and Nicholas (Jessica) Rehbock; 11 grandchildren, father, Ronald Svec Sr.; siblings, Ron(Sandra) Svec Jr., Constance...

Jennifer Kathleen Farkas Demick

Jennifer Kathleen Farkas Demick

Aug 10, 2017

Jennifer Kathleen (Farkas) Demick born April 20, 1972 in Joliet Illinois to her loving parents, Paul and Janett (Funk) Farkas. They both welcomed her to her eternal home with them on August 10, 2017.

Jen was the youngest daughter and is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Farkas Brooks of East Peoria, Il and Monika (Carl) Farkas Loewes...

Kelly D. Martin

Kelly D. Martin

Aug 7, 2017

Kelly D. Martin, age 57, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, August 7, 2017.

Kelly is survived by his son, Kraig (Jenna) Martin; grandchildren, Kendall and Kaycee Martin; former spouse, Karla Martin; siblings, Kerry (Connie) Martin, Kenny (Theresa) Martin, Kamelia (Jeff) Oneth, Kori Thorpe, and Kim (Tony) Wyles; numerous nieces and nephews; and father-in-law and...

Gregory R. McKeon

Gregory R. McKeon

Aug 4, 2017

Gregory R. McKeon, age 46 years, passed away peacefully August 4, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with his family by his side.

Survived by his loving wife, Kelly (nee Camacho) McKeon; daughters, Samantha (fiancé Charles) Chase and Baylee (fiancé Jessee) Johnson; son, Jake Chase; grandchildren, Madison, Charles, Mason, Camden and Jessee; parents, Mike and Pam McKeon;...

Helen (Enich)  Kostelec

Helen (Enich) Kostelec

Aug 3, 2017

Helen (nee Enich) Kostelec, age 101, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Alden Estates of Naperville.

Helen is survived by her loving children, Steve (Terry) Kostelec and Rosemary (Alan) Krol; cherished grandchildren, Steve (Tiffany) Kostelec, John (Andrea) Kostelec, Michael (Kristyn) Kostelec, Helen Krol, Kristin (Joshua Swanner) Krol, Mary Krol and Holly Krol; great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Zachary,...

Jerry Paul Fordyce

Jerry Paul Fordyce

Aug 2, 2017

Jerry Paul Fordyce, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Presence Holy Family Medical Center.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Sue (nee Heilstedt) Fordyce; children, Lynn (Mike) Watson and Steve Fordyce; grandchildren, Haley and Bryan Watson, Emma Fordyce, Brennan Hoffman and Ryan Strunga; sister, Melody (Michael) Sizemore; numerous nieces and nephews also...

David Maticic

David Maticic

Aug 1, 2017

David Maticic, age 51, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.

David is survived by his loving children, April and Alyson Maticic and Jacob Miller; life partner, Tracy Maticic; mother, Mary (the late John) Maticic; siblings, Mitzi (Frank) Dubrovich, Paul (Lori) Maticic, Olga Maticic, Peter (Cathy) Maticic, Cyril (Janeane) Maticic, Ida (Bob) Olson, Steven (Becky) Maticic...

Zeferino "Tito" Guzman, Sr.

Zeferino "Tito" Guzman, Sr.

Aug 1, 2017

Zeferino Guzman, Sr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Zeferino is survived by his loving children, Porfirio (Obdulia), Ramiro, Felipe (Antonia), J. Carmen (Ninfa), Evelia (Salvador) Diaz, Rodolfo (Xochitl), Noel (Socorro), Zeferino Jr. (Leticia), Teresa (Luis) and Ricardo; sweetly known as “Tito” to his 27 cherished...

Traeger A. Moore

Traeger A. Moore

Jul 29, 2017

Traeger A. Moore, 22 months, passed away tragically on Saturday, July 29, 2017.

Traeger is survived by his loving mother, Jennifer L. Rafac; father, Alan Moore; 2 brothers, Rusten and Syler Deihs; grandparents, Kathy (nee Smith) and Russ Farrey; great-grandmother, Doris Farrey; great-grandfather, Marvin Smith; Aunts, Carmon Hardy and Crystall Tipton; cousins, Alauna Farrey and Alistair Hardy....

Charles E. ("Chasy")  Anzelc Sr.

Charles E. ("Chasy") Anzelc Sr.

Jul 24, 2017

Charles E.  Anzelc, Sr. “Chasy”, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 24, 2017.

Born January 1, 1926 in Rockdale, IL and a lifelong resident of Plainfield.

Chasy is survived by his three loving sons, Greg (Debbie) Anzelc, Chuck (June) Anzelc and Tom (Cathy) Anzelc; loving grandchildren, Jill (Nick) Heimer, Mark...

Camille J. (Rogel)  Vallrugo

Camille J. (Rogel) Vallrugo

Jul 23, 2017

Camille J. Vallrugo (nee Rogel) of Joliet, born December 14, 1937, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017 with her family at her side.

Camille is survived by the great love of her life and husband of 58 years, John H. Vallrugo. Loving mother of three children, Lt. Col. (ret) John M. (Dawn) Vallrugo of Dallas,...

James E. Johnson

James E. Johnson

Jul 17, 2017

James E. Johnson (Jim) formerly of Joliet and Shorewood, passed away July 17, 2017 at the age of 81 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jim was the only child of William and Viola (Beuthner) Johnson and was born on November 14, 1935 in Chicago Heights, IL.  He graduated from Joliet Township High School and attended...

Caroline A. (Picco)  Good

Caroline A. (Picco) Good

Jul 7, 2017

Caroline A. Good (nee Picco), age 71, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017.

Caroline is survived by her loving husband, Dallas Good; sister, Deena Foschi; nephews, Stephen (Anita Pfeiffer) Foschi, Jeffrey (Sherry Miner) Foschi, Jack (Jennifer) Foschi and Alfred Foschi; and numerous cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Rose (nee Molnar)...

Narciso Reyes, Sr.

Narciso Reyes, Sr.

Jul 6, 2017

Narciso Reyes Sr., age 107, at rest on Thursday, July 6, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Narciso is survived by his loving children, Narciso Jr. (Kathleen) Reyes, Ramon Reyes, Rita (James) Zelko; 9 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter; brother, Augustine (Ofelia) Reyes; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by his...

Wanda Anne (Ustaszewski)  Ligos

Wanda Anne (Ustaszewski) Ligos

Jul 3, 2017

Wanda Anne Ligos (nee Ustaszewski), age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, July 3, 2017 with her loving family at her side.

Wanda is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Roger Tooley; loving granddaughters, Bethany (Marco Albores) Tooley and Alicia (Jason Berg) Tooley; precious great-grandchildren, Joaquin Antonio Albores and Elowyn Rae...

Joseph D. Parrish

Joseph D. Parrish

Jul 1, 2017

Joseph D. Parrish passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the age of 89. Born in Joliet, he attended St. John’s Catholic School and was a 1945 graduate of Joliet Township High School. He was a member of St. Mary Nativity Parish.

Joseph is survived by his sister, Margaret J. (late Aldo) Zanella; his nephews and...

Christopher R. McFadden

Christopher R. McFadden

Jun 29, 2017

Christopher R. McFadden, age 41, of Frankfort, Illinois, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, peacefully at his home.

Born in Joliet, Chris attended Joliet West High School.  He graduated from Harvard in 1997, cum laude, where he was an editor of the Harvard Crimson newspaper.  He earned his law degree, cum laude, from Northwestern School of Law in...

Frederick W. ("Fred Wayne")  Marentic

Frederick W. ("Fred Wayne") Marentic

Jun 28, 2017

Frederick W. Marentic, “Fred Wayne”, age 78, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 with his loving family close by his side.

Fred is survived by his wife of 20 years, Alfreda (nee Grandison) Marentic; his sons, Anthony, Frederick II, David and Daniel; daughters, Laura, Karen, Kimberly, Stephanie, Alyssa and Fermine Lenia,...