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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
David E. "Dago" Vallera
Oct 24, 2017
David E. “Dago” Vallera, age 68, passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a courageous battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, October 24, 2017.
Born February 8, 1949, in Joliet, IL. He attended Joliet Catholic High School and Lewis University. He currently owns Malnar’s Tap with his wife Sandra since July...
Lillian T. (Buchar) Cop
Oct 23, 2017
Lillian T. (nee Buchar) Cop, age 89, entered eternal life on Monday, October 23, 2017.
Lillian is survived by her sister, Alice Minnick. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by her husband; Albert F. Cop; her parents; Joseph and Frances (Bregar) Buchar; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Frank and...
Mary Ann Sartorelli
Oct 22, 2017
Mary Ann Sartorelli, age 91, died peacefully on October 22, 2017 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home in Joliet.
Mary Ann attended Providence High School, something she was very proud of. She had a deep respect for education, something she retained throughout her life. She was a very loving, kind-hearted and sociable person with an...
Margaret Colombo
Oct 14, 2017
Margaret “Tootie” Jean (Brown) Colombo, age 85, born December 8, 1931, died October 14, 2017.
Margaret is preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Colombo (2010); parents, Robert A. Brown and Crystal Smith Brown Busch; and step-mother, Genevieve Brown.
Survived by her sons, Richard R. (Mary Beth Olson) Colombo...
Thomas R. Tezak "Tommy T"
Oct 13, 2017
Tom Tezak, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving family by his side on Friday October 13, 2017.
Tom was born on December 22, 1953 to Frank (Shack) and Judy (Brown) Tezak. He attended Joliet Public Schools and was a graduate of Joliet Central High School. Tom was a very...
Juana B. ("Juanis") Lopez
Oct 13, 2017
Juana B. Lopez “Juanis”, age 62, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 with her loving family by her side.
Juanis is survived by her beloved husband, Juan M. Lopez; children, Ricky (Krista) Lopez and Monica Lopez; grandchildren, Christian and Julian Lopez and Dominick Lopez; siblings, Miguel (Ma. Elena) Becerra, Irma (Jacinto) Becerra, Lucy...
Joyce L. Nichols
Oct 13, 2017
Joyce Lorraine Nichols, age 85, at rest on Friday, October 13, 2017.
Joyce is survived by her sister, Bonnie J. (the late Richard) Butler; two brothers, Robert (Kay) Nichols and Joseph (Theresa) Nichols; longtime companion, Andy Hulina; numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Catherine...
Jerald Paul "Jerry" Menozzi
Oct 13, 2017
Jerald Paul “Jerry” Menozzi, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2017 at Rosewood Care Center under the loving care of his Hospice nurse, Lisa.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Rosylee Anne “Rose” (nee McKeon); children, Marcia Anne (John) Wood, Jerald Paul Jr. “Jay” (Angela) Menozzi and...
Thomas Edward Blakemore
Oct 9, 2017
Thomas Edward Blakemore, 83, of Minooka, IL, passed away on October 9, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.
Tom was born in Chicago, IL on August 17, 1934 to Ralph and Helen Blakemore. He was one of twelve children. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School where he was on the football and baseball...
Arnold Joseph ("Sonny") Winke
Oct 8, 2017
Arnold Joseph Winke, age 81, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017.
Arnold is survived by his four daughters, Jill (Ken) Kazak, Robin (Joseph) Vaughan, C.J. (Elizabeth) Winke and Paula Martisek; grandchildren, Keith, Michael, Jeffrey and Andrew Kazak, Stefanie and Timothy Vaughan, Ellison, Coleson and Augustus Winke, Nicholas, Jacob Martisek and Cavin Thomas; three great-grandchildren, Levi, Lexi...
August A. ("Gus") Tomac
Oct 6, 2017
August A. Tomac “Gus”, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 06, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.
Gus is survived by his beloved daughter, Marilyn C. (Tom Demask) Strle and loving son, August (Karen) Tomac; beloved grandchildren, Shelly (Jeffery) Maliska and Jennifer (Dwayne) Marcum; great-grandchildren, Holly and Jeffrey Maliska, Joelle Marcum, Bethany (Jeremy) Darby and...
Timothy Benson
Oct 4, 2017
Timothy “Tim” Benson, age 29, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017.
Timothy is survived by his loving parents, Gary and Wanda Benson; brothers, Ryan Whiteside, Michael (Haley) Benson, Michael R. Benson and Corey Benson; grandmother, Carol (Bill) Laney; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Gordon and Catherine Whiteside...
James E. Cletcher
Sep 29, 2017
James E. Cletcher, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2017.
James is survived by his daughters, Terri (Richard) Maly and Cindy (Michael) Maver; grandchildren, Michael (Renee) Maly, Steven, Kathryn and Lauren (Michael) Blatti; great-grandchildren, Trevor and Cody Maly; sister, Jean (Gene) Fox; brother, Kenneth (Jane) Cletcher; brothers- in-law, George (Helen), John (Lucy), and David...
Robert J. Minarich
Sep 28, 2017
Robert J. Minarich, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 with his family by his side.
Robert is survived by his loving wife, Marlene (nee Scolari) Minarich; son, Duane (Mary Jo) Minarich; daughters, Debbie (Rich) King, Diane (Randy) Christenson; grandchildren, Jessica King, Tyler Christenson, David (Jasmine) Minarich, Elizabeth (Matt) Zimmerman; great grand-children, Jayce Christenson, David...
John Joseph Barkowski
Sep 28, 2017
John Joseph Barkowski, age 59, born into eternal life on Thursday, September 28, 2017 with his loving family close by his side.
John is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cyndy (nee Mencin) Barkowski; children, Sarah (Kevin) Cuddihee, Kaitlyn (Greg) Hough, John Jr. (fiancée Tricia Long) Barkowski and Cristina Barkowski; grandchildren, Patrick and James Cuddihee; father,...
Jeffrey J. Sieracki
Sep 26, 2017
Jeffrey J. Sieracki, age 48 years, at rest September 26, 2017.
Survived by his parents, James and Margo Sieracki; one brother, Joel Sieracki; one uncle, Joseph (Jane) Sieracki; four aunts, Rose Marie (David) White of California, Yvonne (late Jim) Blackford, Ruth (late Bob) Williams, Carole (Van) Johnson; numerous cousins; dearest friend of 32 years, Heather Imrie; close...
Steven D. ("Steve") Sceniak
Sep 25, 2017
Steven D. “Steve” Sceniak, age 64, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 with his loving family by his side.
Left to cherish Steve’s life and memories his daughter, Sasha (Max) Sceniak; son, Steven Sceniak; step-daughters, Jennifer (Carl) Walls and Nicole (Steve) Weaver (Steve); step-grandchildren, Sophia Beck, Harper Walls, and Kacey and Caleb Weaver....
Lorraine (Baker) Barker
Sep 25, 2017
Lorraine Barker (nee Baker), age 85, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 25, 2017.
Lorraine is survived by her children, Karen (Tom) Weber of Glendale, AZ, Colleen (Alan) Bokoski of Minooka, IL, and Tom (Kari) Barker Peoria, AZ; grandchildren, Brad (Kristin) Weber, Jeff Weber, Kevin Bokoski, Brian Bokoski, Grant Barker and Elizabeth Barker; great-grandchildren, Anna Lorraine Weber...
George Zdralevich
Sep 22, 2017
George Zdralevich, age 74, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 22, 2017.
George is survived by his loving wife, Delores “Dee” Zdralevich (nee Seal); daughter and son-in-law Wendy (nee Walsh) and William Mullen; son, Thomas Walsh; brother, Joseph Jr. (Kathy); sister, Mary Kay George; grandchildren, Tiffany (John), Kevin (Krystal), Sara, Jamie,...
Steve Orlovich
Sep 21, 2017
Steve Orlovich, age 91, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 with his family by his side.
Steve is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Lois G. (nee Fox) Orlovich; sister-in-law, Lois Ann Orlovich; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Pantelya and Catherine...
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