Joliet, IL Obituaries

Dec 21, 2016

James L. Ravetto, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.  Jim was born September 16, 1939 in Joliet to James and Louise (Giannone) Ravetto and lived most of his life in Crest Hill.

Jim is survived by his beloved daughters, Mary (Dan) Carlson and Lisa (Randy) Maxwell; granddaughter, Brittany Viano; as well as numerous cousins,...

Dec 16, 2016

Age 58 of Joliet passed away December 16, 2016 at Silver Cross Medical Center in New Lenox. Steve was born in Chicago on August 7 1958 to the late Allan D. and Arlene (Hansen) May.

Beloved husband of Jacquie (nee Barney) for 34 years. Loving father to daughters, Erinn and Halle and son, Ryne (Amy) and children,...

Dec 16, 2016

Diane M. Marenche (nee Hibler), age 68, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Diane is survived by her loving daughter, Georgene Marenche; loving son, Jay Marenche; loving mother, Josephine Hibler (nee Minarich); dear sister, Elaine (Mel) Smith; dear brother, Ron (Jan) Hibler; as well as numerous nieces,...

Dec 15, 2016

Sgt. Cecil F. Underhill died peacefully on December 15, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice after a brief illness.

Born in Chicago and a longtime resident of the Joliet area. Cecil proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was the receiver of the National Defense Services Medal. He started his career...

Dec 13, 2016

Dolores M. Karcz (Nieznanski), passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Preceded in death by loving husband, Gerald; her parents, Vincent & Mary Nieznanski; 3 Brothers, Vincent (June) Joseph, Edmund (Penny) Nieznanski.

Survived by one sister, Mary Mihelich; her dearest nephews, Anthony R. (Amy), Allan (Pauline) Mihelich; loving niece, Annette...

Dec 13, 2016

Karen Zaworski, age 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2016.

Karen is survived by her loving sister, Linda (Jim) Jurczyk; loving brothers, Mike (Mary Fran) and Dave (Nina) Zaworski; dear niece and nephew, Ellie Zaworski and Malte Zaworski Edling.

Preceded in death by her parents, Mitchell and Virginia Zaworski.

Karen will...

Dec 11, 2016

Steve R. Lakotich, age 73, of Lake Wales, FL, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016.

Steve was born in Joliet, IL on June 30, 1943 to the late Steve and Angela Lakotich. He graduated from Joliet Central High School and Owned Citgo City Service Gas Station in Crest Hill as well as Steve’s Classic Running Boards....

Dec 11, 2016

Sharron Jean Zelinski (nee Grein), age 73, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 11, 2016.

Sharron is survived by her loving children, Cheryl Zelinski, Charlene (Raul) Bravo, Robert (Deborah) Zelinski, Barbara (Erick) Hallick and Linda Zelinski; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Jessica and Stephanie Bravo, Elijah and Olivia Zelinski, Lily and Erick Hallick; great-grandson, John Bravo; brother, Lawrence Grein;...

Dec 7, 2016

Edward J. Kolenc, age 93, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 7, 2016.

Edward was a favorite uncle, great-uncle and great-great uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances (nee Vidic) Kolenc; three sisters, Mary (Eugene) Vercellotti, Frances (Henry) Hubert and Ann (Michael) Zelinski; and two brothers, John...

Dec 7, 2016

Elizabeth C. Malnar “Betty,” (nee Albert) age 106, at rest on Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at the Parc Nursing home at Joliet.

Elizabeth is survived by her loving children, John (Carol) Malnar and Mary Kay Miko; grandchildren, Ann Marie (Michael) Gajdalo, John Jr. (Nancy) Malnar, Paul Malnar and Jerome Miko; great-grandchildren, Matthew and Andrew Gajdalo, Macormack and...

Dec 6, 2016

Raymond E. Kezele, age 89, at rest on Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident of the Joliet and Crest Hill areas. Ray proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the destroyer USS Chauncey 667. He was a member of the VFW Cantigny...

Dec 4, 2016

Joseph Maciasz, age 75, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Maria (nee Bochnak) Maciasz; children, Joseph Maciasz, Beata (Ralph) Kiljan; grandchildren, Sonia Kulawiak, Priscilla Kulawiak, Tribecca Kulawiak, Aisha Kiljan and Brandon Kiljan; brother, Edward (Nina) Maciasz; sisters, Vickie Nowak,...

Dec 3, 2016

Thomas M. Nasenbeny, age 80, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 3, 2016.

Thomas is survived by his loving son, Daniel (Julie) Nasenbeny; cherished grandchildren, Nickolas and Madison; dear brother, Gerald (Dolores) Nasenbeny; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann (nee Craughwell); parents, Kervin and...

Dec 2, 2016

Richard J. Zajda, age 81, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 2, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Donna (nee Rasmussen); loving daughter, Cynthia (Michael) Moudry; loving son, Robert (Christine) Zajda; cherished grandchildren, Stephen (Katherine) and Melissa Moudry, Nicholas, Amy, and Alexis Zajda; cherished great-grandchildren, Laurel...

Dec 1, 2016

Kathleen Marie Crouse (nee O’Brien), age 89, at rest on Thursday, December 1, 2016.

Kathleen is survived by her three loving children, John P. Jr. (Mary O’Sullivan) Hannon, Timothy M. Sr. (Kathy) Hannon, Judy M. (Allen) Barry; grandchildren, Patrick, Timothy Jr. (Abby) Hannon, Stephanie, Heidi, and Michael (Kathy) Hannon, Brittany (Bret) Hess, Brent Barry and Brooke Barry;...

Nov 29, 2016

Albert J. Kattany, age 91, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Albert is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Evelyn; loving daughters, Karen (James) Koniuszy and Lori Kattany; cherished grandchildren, Jason (Megan), Stacey (Lawrence), Greg, Kaitlyn, and Bethany; cherished great-grandchildren, Logan, Allison, Addyson, Landon, Anniston, Lawrence III,...

Nov 28, 2016

Richard W. Fick Sr., age 85, at rest on Monday, November 28, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his loving wife, Jean (nee Vollmer) Fick; children, David M. Fick and Douglas P. Fick.

Preceded in death by his son, Richard W. Fick Jr.; parents, Fredrick W. and Florence Fick....

Nov 28, 2016

Sophie K. Bortoli (nee Pooley), age 100, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2016.

Sophie is survived by her two loving daughters, Deborah (Richard) Schmitz and Mary Kaye (Mike) Rooney; grandchildren, Tyler and Taylor Schmitz, Michael Jr., Matthew and Maxwell Rooney; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her husband, Peter Bortoli...

Nov 26, 2016

Charly Angel Robledo, age 17, suddenly on Saturday November 26, 2016.

Charly is survived by her loving mother, Sidney Barrett-Sacauskas; father, Cesar Robledo; brothers, Julian Robledo and Ethan Robledo; step-father, Ken Sacauskas; step-brother, Robert Sacauskas; uncles, Reri Barrett, George Barrett and Branden Barrett; Aunts, Gina, Jewel and Sess Barrett, Ana and Obdulia Robledo; grandfather, Juan Robledo; several...

Nov 26, 2016

John L. Zak Jr., age 89, passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Born in Joliet, IL on September 19, 1927 to John Sr. and Anna (nee Marusak) Zak.

John is survived by his daughter, Barbara (James) Prola of Darien; son, Robert (Christine) Zak of Plainfield; granddaughter, Colleen (Matt) Gonzalez; Grandson, Nicholas (Jessie) Prola; sisters-in-law, Marie (Thomas)...