Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Sharon D. (Harrah)  Gavin

Sharon D. (Harrah) Gavin

Nov 15, 2017

Sharon D. (nee Harrah) Gavin, age 67, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Sharon is survived by her children, Laura Fenoglio, Kimberly Ohlrogge and Derrick Tlanda; grandchildren, Logan and Liam Fenoglio, Courtney, Sydney and  Nathan Ohlrogge, Deven, Marissa, Matthew Tlanda and Gabriel Rogers; siblings, Mark (Dawn) Harrah, Cynthia...

Barbara Veronica Machias

Barbara Veronica Machias

Nov 13, 2017

Barbara Veronica Machias, age 84, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017.

Barbara is survived by her children, John, Stephen and Mark Slobodnik; grandchildren, Nicole, Tony, Ryan and Emily Slobodnik; great-grandson, Andres Perry; and sister-in-law, Coral (the late John) Machias.

Preceded in death by her husband, Edward McElroy; parents, John...

Dorothy B. (Horvat)  Lakotich

Dorothy B. (Horvat) Lakotich

Nov 12, 2017

Dorothy B. (nee Horvat) Lakotich, age 96, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center with her loving family by her side.

Dorothy is survived by her loving children,  Jo Ann Peters and Richard Lakotic; grandchildren, Kevin (Cinthia Gambino) Peters and Jolene (Doug) O’Bryan; great-grandchildren, Jereme (Natalie) Leahy and Samantha Leahy; great-great-grandchildren, Tyler and...

Kim D. (Irwin)  Riley

Kim D. (Irwin) Riley

Nov 10, 2017

Kimberly D. Riley “Kim” (nee Irwin), age 44, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice, with her loving husband by her side.

Kim is survived by her husband, Christopher Riley; children, Noah and Zach Riley; parents, John and Millie Irwin; siblings, Michelle (Darin) Stephenson and Kristin (Michael) Marchese; mother-in-law,...

Jacqueline M. (Aunt Jackie)  Plankar

Jacqueline M. (Aunt Jackie) Plankar

Nov 9, 2017

Jacqueline M. Plankar “Aunt Jackie,” age 73, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2017.

Jacqueline is survived by her two brothers, James (Karen) Plankar and Thomas Plankar; nieces and nephews, Dennis (Shayna) Plankar, Nancy (Michael) Siemienas, Susan (Jim) Pennell and Michael (Katie) Plankar; great-nieces and nephews, David, Kurt, Amanda, Erin, Max, Matthew, Ruthie, Patrick...

Eugene R. Ferguson

Eugene R. Ferguson

Nov 7, 2017

Eugene R. Ferguson, age 84, born into eternal life on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.

Eugene is survived by his children, Thomas E. (Eden) Ferguson and Patrick Ferguson; grandchildren, Corey and Christopher Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Cheyanne, Shae and Jolene.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Loretta (nee McMaster) Ferguson (2016); parents,...

Joseph E. Errek

Joseph E. Errek

Nov 7, 2017

Joseph E. Errek “Joe”, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Loyola Medical Center.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Rachel (nee Likar) Errek; children, Michelle Errek and Tim (Cicerenna) Errek; granddaughter, Brittany (Nick) Martin; great-grandchildren, Lainy and Livle Martin; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in...

Joel "Joelito" Martinez Jr.

Joel "Joelito" Martinez Jr.

Nov 4, 2017

Joel “Joelito” Martinez Jr., age 32, passed away suddenly on November 4, 2017 in his home.

Joelito is survived by his beloved wife, Stephanie Martinez; beloved children, Annabella, Lorenzo, Giovanni, Diego, Giselle and Sophia; parents, Joel Sr. and Gloria Martinez; siblings, Monica Martinez and Vanessa Martinez; nephew, Adrian; nieces, Isabel, Jazmin, Esmeralda and Celeste;...

Olga C. (Furiel)  Matesevic

Olga C. (Furiel) Matesevic

Nov 4, 2017

Olga C. Matesevic (Nee Furiel), age 90, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 in her home with her family by her side.

Olga is survived by her devoted husband of 69 years, Edward Matesevic; beloved children, Diana (Harvey Seaborg) Matesevic, Carolyn (the late Rex) Wilson, Marianne (Bill) Miller, Marlene Matesevic, Frank (Donna Owens)...

Barbara Kaye Adams

Barbara Kaye Adams

Nov 4, 2017

Barbara Kaye Adams, 73 of Joliet, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at her home under the wonderful care from Joliet Area Community Hospice.

She was born April 12, 1944 in St. Peter, MN and raised in LeSueur, MN.  Barbara is survived by her sister Lindalee Adams of Plainfield, IL.

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Teddy E. Dorris

Teddy E. Dorris

Nov 1, 2017

Teddy E. Dorris, age 72, entered eternal life on Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

Ted is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Cecilia (Sansone) Dorris and his children, Jeannie Rogerson, Matthew Dorris, Josiah Milton, Linda Rolnicki, Rich Versetto, Judy Zehr and Debbie Steele. Ted is also survived by 22 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and...

Dorothy Rose (Strahanoski)  Kinsley

Dorothy Rose (Strahanoski) Kinsley

Nov 1, 2017

Dorothy Rose Kinsley (nee Strahanoski), age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2017.

Dorothy is survived by her children, Susan (Joseph) Futterer, Jim (Therese), Timothy (Nancy), daughter-in-law, Janice (the late Edward) Kinsley; 8 grandchildren, Amanda, Nikki, Megan, Tony, Kristine, Marissa, Jackson and Matthew; and 8 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in...

Kelly H. Carlson

Kelly H. Carlson

Oct 31, 2017

Kelly H. Carlson, age 50, passed away on October 31, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

Kelly is survived by his beloved wife, Tina Carlson; daughters, Patricia Cisneros and Angel Carlson; parents, Robert and Delores Carlson; brothers, Dave Carlson, Jeff Carlson and Bobby Carlson; numerous nieces...

Joann (Delrose)  Lee

Joann (Delrose) Lee

Oct 31, 2017

Joann Lee (nee Delrose), age 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Joann is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, David Lee; children, Christina (Diane) Lee, Ryan (Catherine) Lee, Aaron Lee and Zachary (Ashley) Lee; grandchildren, Amelia and Emmett Lee-D’Amico, Margaret, Clara and...

Jesse J. Fonseca

Jesse J. Fonseca

Oct 31, 2017

Jesse J. Fonseca, age 82, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.

Jesse was born in Joliet to the late Jose and Mary (nee Jaso) Fonseca on January 24, 1935. He went to school in Joliet where he met his wife of 62 years, JoAnn (nee...

Albert F. Govednik

Albert F. Govednik

Oct 28, 2017

Albert Frank Govednik, age 88, born into eternal life on Saturday, October 28, 2017.

Albert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marian (nee Mutz); children, Albert Joseph (Linda) Govednik and Jeffrey William (Stacey) Govednik; sister, Alice (Richard) Brandolino; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his...

Hilario M. Tobias

Hilario M. Tobias

Oct 27, 2017

Hilario M. Tobias, age 73, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with his loving family by his side.

Hilario is survived by his loving wife, Teresa (nee Almazan) Tobias; children, Marina Tobias, Graciela (Jorge) Carbajal, Elvira Tovias, Maria Teresa Tobias, Jose A. (Alba E.) Tobias and Daniel (Nichole)...

Sondra Irene (Yonan)  Kwietnewski

Sondra Irene (Yonan) Kwietnewski

Oct 26, 2017

Sondra Irene Kwietnewski, age 50, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017.

Sondra is survived by her mother, Valerie Mesun; father, John Kenneth Yonan; siblings, Keith (Stacy Beyer) Yonan, Norman II (Kathy) Mesun, Leigh Marie (Robert) Ogiba, Craig (Kim) Mesun, Randy (Janeen) Mesun; numerous nieces and nephews; special friend, Kerrie Swick and beloved pets, Bear, Larry and...

Donald R. Goebel

Donald R. Goebel

Oct 26, 2017

Donald Raymond Goebel, passed into eternal life October 26, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Survived by his wife of 45 years, Uamporn (nee Punpala) Goebel; children, Julie Washington, Todd Goebel, Shawn Goebel, and Brian (Krystle) Goebel; sister, Kathleen (Tom) Longnecker; granddaughters, Allie and Katie Washington; nieces, Lori (Ron) Campbell and Sheri Longnecker; nephew, Brad Longnecker; and...

Lori Ann (Bohlen)  Neville

Lori Ann (Bohlen) Neville

Oct 26, 2017

Lori Ann (nee Bohlen) Neville, age 61, born June 22, 1956, entered eternal life October 26, 2017.

Lori is survived by her husband, Robert W. Neville; sons, Eric A. Neville and Richard A. Neville; daughters, Katherine E. Neville and Kristen L. Neville; brothers, Todd Bohlen, Scott Bohlen, Thomas Bohlen and Lee Bohlen; sisters, Patricia Hall, Peggy Foster,...