Joliet, IL Obituaries

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.

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

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

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

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

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,...

Margaret C. (Partak) Masura

Jun 24, 2017

Margaret C. (Partak) Masura, age 88 years, at rest peacefully in her home on June 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving children.

Margie lived in Joliet and was a member of S.S. Cyril and Methodius Church her entire life being proud of her Slovak heritage. She was born to Andrew and Cecelia (Bakos) Partak on June 10,...

Helen Ann (Buttles) Delaney

Jun 22, 2017

Helen Ann Delaney (nee Buttles), age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville, IL.  Helen was surrounded by her loving family who will miss her deeply. Helen passed away just nine days short of her 90th birthday, and while her family cannot celebrate with her, they know she will be dancing...

Robert P. Wagner

Jun 22, 2017

Robert P. Wagner, age 90, at rest on Thursday, June 22, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Lillian (nee Bebar); children, Jodi (Floyd) Browning, Bob (Debbie) Wagner, Tim (Kelly) Wagner and Scott (Mary) Wagner; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Russel Clayton Lehner

Jun 19, 2017

Russel Clayton Lehner, age 63, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Russ is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; his four children, Erin (Scott) Zimmer, Joseph (Samantha) Lehner, Peter Lehner, and Kathryn (David) Gibson; his five grandchildren, Skyler, Kasia, and Brooklyn Lehner, and Luke and Brynn Zimmer; his brother,...

Richard A. Craig

Jun 15, 2017

Richard A. Craig, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Willetta (nee Roberts) Craig; children, Jeff (Sandy) Craig, Dave (Judy) Craig, Bob (Kristy) Craig, Randy (Denise Fisk) Craig, Cathy (Darle) Olson, Loretta (Gord) Bowman and Barbara (Joel)...

Martin R. Furdek

Jun 14, 2017

Martin R. Furdek “Shorty”, age 65, at rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Martin is survived by sister, Judith A. Kump; brother, Richard Furdek; nephews, Brian and Paul Kump. Special thank you to good friends Ron Hanko, Wayne Walczak, Bob Kauzlaric and Don Wetherholt. Your friendship and concern was greatly appreciated.

Preceded in death by...

Joseph G. Nurczyk

Jun 13, 2017

Joseph G. Nurczyk, age 58, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Joe is survived by his beloved fiancée, Vicki Kaminskas; two children; sister, Barb (Jake) Jacobs; nephews, Jeff and Doug; Aunt Geri Nurczyk; Kristin and Joe Kaminskas Jr.; as well as numerous cousins.

Preceded in death...

Jerald E. Saragossa

Jun 12, 2017

Jerald E. Saragossa, age 51, passed away suddenly on Monday, June 12, 2017.

Jerry is survived by his beloved companion, Chrissy; best friend, Ronnie; loving daughters, Sylyna (Matthew) Huff, Anjelica (Megan) Hendry, Emily Hendry, Brooke Avila and Brandy Ficarella; grandchildren, Marjyah, Ameilyiea, Dean, Dominic, Denalii, Channce, Matthew, Roman, Antonio, Mateo, Dannika and Jaymes; father, John Saragossa; siblings,...

Donald L. Scheidt

Jun 11, 2017

Donald L. Scheidt, age 80, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017 with his loving family by his side at his residence.

Preceded in death by his wife, Marie V. (Norman) of 55 years; parents, Charles and Helen Scheidt; brothers, Richard (late Georgia) and Bill (Inez) Scheidt; brothers-in-law, Stanley Gray and Robert (late Beverly) Norman; sisters-in-law, Mary...

Sheila Marie (Foster) Barker

Jun 10, 2017

Sheila Marie Barker (nee Foster), age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Sheila is survived by her loving children, James (Monica) Barker and Catherine Barker; grandchildren, Matthew and Dylan Barker; sister-in-law, Lorraine (the late Grant) Barker; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold “Bill” Barker (2017);...

José García Hernandez

Jun 8, 2017

José García Hernandez of Joliet, Illinois passed away on June 8, 2017 at age 82.

He was the beloved husband of Petra (Gaytan) Garcia for 62 years and the loving father of 9, Arturo Garcia, Pedro (Yolanda) Garcia, Florina García, Lilia García, Ascensión (Nancy) Garcia, Rosa (Alex) Hernandez, Petra (Carlos) Guerrero, Jose (Patty) Garcia,  Juan (Renee) Garcia.  ...

Alejandro G. Jiménez-Garcia

Jun 4, 2017

Alejandro Jimenez-Garcia, age 65, at rest on Sunday, June 4, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Alejandro is survived by his loving wife, Diana (nee Molina) Jimenez; children, Carlos (Sarah) Jimenez and Sandra Jimenez; mother, Francisca Garcia-Hernandez;  grandchildren, Karyna, Mia, Xavier and Elena; siblings, Juana, Raul, Jesus, Guadalupe, Elva and Alberto; numerous nieces, nephews and...