Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Jeanine Marie Gauer

Jeanine Marie Gauer

Sep 6, 2017

Jeanine Marie Gauer, age 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Jeanine is survived by her loving daughters, Angela (Brad) Freeman, Andrea (Tom) Cebrzynski; grandchildren, Nia, Carson, Anthony and Mason; fiancé, Terry Gruber; parents, Charlotte Loid and Richard Platt; sisters, Dorianne (David) Block, Patricia Powers,...

Dominick T. Cap

Dominick T. Cap

Sep 6, 2017

Dominick T. Cap, age 64, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Dominick is survived by his loving wife, Andrea; children Laurel Cap and Daniel (Amy) Cap; grandson Lyric Cap; brothers John (Sandy), Al (the late Linda), Tony (Nancy), Matt (Maria) and Dave (Christine) Cap; numerous nieces and nephews, and...

Marilyn J. (Miller)  Lewis

Marilyn J. (Miller) Lewis

Sep 5, 2017

Marilyn Jeanne (nee Miller) Lewis, age 89, entered eternal life on September 5, 2017.

Marilyn  is survived by her loving husband of 66 years; Anthony D. Lewis; her children; Cathy (Paul) Lawrence, Craig Lewis and Tony (Viki) Lewis; her grandchildren; Darryn (Jackie) Johnson and Tracie Lawrence, A.J. (Caryn) Lewis, Kyle Lewis; great-grandchildren; Zack Johnson,...

Lena R. (Raineri)  Samusevich

Lena R. (Raineri) Samusevich

Sep 4, 2017

Lena R. Samusevich, age 91, passed away peacefully Monday, September 4, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Lena is survived by her loving sons, Alex (Mary) Samusevich and Robert Samusevich; nieces, nephews; dear friend, Gloria Hritz; many friends and “adopted” grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Maria Cruz (Olvera)  Reeves

Maria Cruz (Olvera) Reeves

Sep 3, 2017

Maria Cruz Reeves (nee Olvera), age 77, entered eternal life suddenly on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

Maria is survived by her children, Bill Thomas, Richard (Diane) Thomas, Sheryl (Tim) Nichols, Debra (Carlos) Hernandez, Deanna (the late Gary) Frausto, Melissa (Scott) Stancy; step-son, Norman (Barb) Reeves; grandchildren, Zachary Thomas, Tara Loomis, Jenna Thomas, Lauren Nichols,...

Peter R. Marino Jr.

Peter R. Marino Jr.

Sep 3, 2017

Peter R. Marino Jr., age 69, at rest on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

Peter is survived by his sisters, Sharon K. (Ron) Evans and Hope A. Kinney; aunts, Gloria Martin, Viola (the late Frank) Marino; Uncle, Robert (Margaret)  Marino; daughter, Denise Marino; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death...

Eugene A. Cady

Eugene A. Cady

Sep 3, 2017

Eugene Allan Cady, age 78, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Joliet Area Community Hospice. He was born on December 2, 1938 in Dekalb, IL, a proud United States Army Veteran and was employed by U.S. Steel as well as Walmart.

Eugene was the son of the late...

Nicholas C. Baron

Nicholas C. Baron

Sep 2, 2017

Nicholas Baron, age 53, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home.

Nicholas is survived by his brother, John (Kimberly) Baron and his family as well as close friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Florence (nee Demoss) Baron; and brother Terry Baron.

A celebration of Nicholas’ life will...

Ruth Ann (Glore)  Duff

Ruth Ann (Glore) Duff

Sep 2, 2017

Ruth Ann Duff (nee Glore), though she was born in 1948, she left the world eternally 39 years old on Saturday, September 02, 2017.

Ruth is survived by her loving children, Michael and Sarah (Jerome) Zupancic; cherished grandchildren, Micaela Duff, Benjamin and Charlotte Zupancic; siblings, Andy (Kim) Glore and Becky (the late Pat) Kelly;...

Pamela (Richmond)  Apgar

Pamela (Richmond) Apgar

Aug 31, 2017

Pamela (nee Richmond) Apgar passed away August 31, 2017, in the comfort of Hospice surrounded by loved ones, after losing her fight against brain cancer.

Pamela was preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Jacqueline (nee Horak) Richmond.

She was the beloved wife of Jeff Apgar and loving mother of...

Wanda J. (Buttry)  Such

Wanda J. (Buttry) Such

Aug 31, 2017

Wanda J. Such (nee Buttry), age 78, was welcomed home by her loving husband “Johnny” on Thursday, August 31, 2017 with her family by her side.

Wanda is survived by her daughters, Mary Beth (Martin) Guzman and Lisa Bender; grandchildren, Ashlee (Josh) Tubbs, Marleigh Guzman, Amelia and Anthony (fiancée Alyssa) Guzman, Caroline and Jack...

Mary J. Metzler

Mary J. Metzler

Aug 30, 2017

Mary J. Metzler, age 92, passed away on August 30, 2017 at Salem Village.

Preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Gertrude Metzler.

Mary attended Syracuse University and held a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising Arts.

A celebration of Mary’s life will begin on Friday, September...

Helen A. "Peewee" (Kegley)  Fisher

Helen A. "Peewee" (Kegley) Fisher

Aug 29, 2017

Helen A. Fisher (nee Kegley) “Peewee,” age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Helen is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Bernard A. Fisher; sons, David (Linda), Larry (Melissa), Richard (Pamela) and Michael (Deborah) Fisher; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; sisters-in-law, Rita (the...

Celisa Kay (Lundborg)  Henning

Celisa Kay (Lundborg) Henning

Aug 28, 2017

Celisa Kay Henning (nee Lundborg), age 41, entered into eternal life on August 28, 2017.

Celisa is survived by her husband, Steven Henning; parents, Darlene (Charles) Quinn and Karl Lundborg; brother, Bruce Lundborg; grandparents, Ken and Joan Cromer; mother and father-in-law, Dennis and Norma Henning; numerous nieces and nephews.

Celisa...

Makayla & Addison Henning

Makayla & Addison Henning

Aug 28, 2017

Makayla Ashley and Addison Riley Henning, age 5, entered into eternal life on August 28, 2017.

Makayla and Addison are survived by their loving father, Steven Henning; grandparents, Darlene (Charles) Quinn, Dennis and Norma Henning; great-grandparents, Ken and Joan Cromer and Karl Henning; uncle, Bruce Lundborg; aunts, Julie Vercellotti and Karen Gaskins; countless relatives,...

Gladys L. (Togliatti)  Hylka

Gladys L. (Togliatti) Hylka

Aug 27, 2017

Gladys L. Hylka (Togliatti), 66 years, loving wife and dear mother, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2017 while visiting family on vacation in Gordon, WI.

Gladys is survived by her husband of 46 years, Thomas Hylka; two sons, Jerry and Robert Hylka; her mother, Gladys Togliatti; one sister-in-law, Roberta Beaudoin; and numerous nieces,...

Lorraine M. (Jenco)  Pomykala Brown

Lorraine M. (Jenco) Pomykala Brown

Aug 27, 2017

Lorraine M. Pomykala Brown (nee Jenco), age 88, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Lorraine is survived by her children, Patricia (Charles) O’Connor, Stephen (Dorothy) Pomykala, and step-daughter, Theresa (Tom) Usrey; grandchildren, Kristin (Erik Randall) Pomykala and Heather (Tim) Christensen; great-grandchildren, Sofie, Sigrun, Eddie, Heath and...

Wendell J. Hucek

Wendell J. Hucek

Aug 27, 2017

Wendell J. Hucek age 88, of Joliet, at rest with his loving family by his side on Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Wendell is survived by his sons, Kurt (Patty), Jeffrey (Karen) and Douglas (Beth) Hucek; eight grandchildren, Annie Allgood, Kurt (Jennifer), Marc (Marissa) Hucek, Kristin (Michael) Tomasino, Justin and Brianne Hucek, Adam (Megan) Hucek...

Nancy L. (Yangas)  Lakotich

Nancy L. (Yangas) Lakotich

Aug 25, 2017

Nancy L. Lakotich (nee Yangas), age 59, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 25, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Gary E. Lakotich; children, Ryan (Michelle) Smith, Kristy (Marcos) Ruiz and Jason Lakotich; grandchildren, Miguel, Elsie, Vanden, Maclan, Ava, Calvin; and brother,...

Richard A. Sienko

Richard A. Sienko

Aug 23, 2017

Richard A. Sienko, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Marilyn (nee Lockwood) Sienko; children, Debra Lee and Richard Sienko Jr., Cheryl (the late David) Storch, Todd (Lisa) Banister, Vernel Banister Jr., Philip (Sandra)...