Joliet, IL Obituaries

Mar 29, 2017

Richard M. Craig, age 63, at rest on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his children, Greg (Dawn) Craig, Richard (Donna) Craig, Amanda (Jeff) Dalrymple; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; parents, Richard A. and Willetta M. (nee Roberts) Craig; siblings, Jeff (Sandy) Craig, Dave (Judy) Craig, Bob (Kristy) Craig,...

Mar 28, 2017

Nalbert Cardenas “Nal”, age 52, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Nalbert is survived by his children, Jacob and Jordan Cardenas; mother, Pauline Cardenas; sister, Gina (John) Burzawa; niece and nephews, Brittany Burzawa, Nicholai (Jordan Burkybile) Burzawa and Anthony Burzawa; great -niece Elina  Burzawa; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins ...

Mar 24, 2017

Lorraine U. Krizmanic (nee Ceranski), age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2017, with her loving family by her side.

Lorraine is survived by her children, John (Alicia) Krizmanic, Anna Kirwan, Judy (Bill Weingarten) Krizmanic; grandchildren, Robert Krizmanic, Gabriel Blake Krizmanic, Kate Kirwan (Richard IV) Searls , Kyle Kirwan, Benjamin Weingarten and Leo Weingarten; sister,...

Mar 21, 2017

Oscar R. Salaiz, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 with his loving family by his side. Born on March 23, 1938 in El Paso, TX and a lifelong resident of the Joliet and Rockdale area.

Oscar is survived by his wife of 20 years, Cheryl L. (nee Monarch); son, Michael J. (Christine) Salaiz; daughter,...

Mar 15, 2017

James N. Hennings, “Jim”, age 80, rejoined his beloved wife Lois in Heaven on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

James is survived by his loving daughters, Ann (Michael) Murray and Lynn (Chester) Wartenberg; cherished grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Crisostomo and Lindsey (Doug) Donaway, Angela (Adam Gerencher), Laura (Serafin Rodriguez), Gina (Scott Reyes),...

Mar 14, 2017

Gregory Arness Brooks, age 46, entered into the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Gregory is survived by his wife, Stephanie Brooks; children, Jessica Lopez, Arness Brooks, Alex Lopez and Ella Brooks; grandson, Jayden Jones; mother, Brenda (nee Parish) Brooks; siblings, Anthony (Tara) Brooks and Kevin Brooks/ Amy Tibble; special aunt, Annette Parish; numerous aunts,...

Mar 14, 2017

Gertrude E. Gregorich (nee Bahnmuller), age 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2017.

Trudy, Gigi, as called by her family and friends was an outstanding homemaker for most of her life. She always said her greatest accomplishment was her family, as she knew she was meant to be a mother.

Trudy loved spending time...

Mar 14, 2017

Mary A. Haettinger (nee Brundige), age 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2017. Mary was born on July 15, 1922 in Athens County Ohio.

Mary is survived by her children, Ruth (Ron) Parsons, George Jr.(Kathy) Haettinger; grandchildren, Jeff (Jen) Parsons, Kathy (Chris) Chandler, Lynn (Chris) Tidvall and Jane (Jason) Klink; great-grandchildren, Bob, Kiera, Mia, Max,...

Mar 9, 2017

Donna Smrekar, age 59, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Donna is survived by her beloved cousin and care giver, Cheryl (the late James Sr.) Pasdertz; devoted cousins, James Jr. (Crystal) Pasdertz, Kris (Jeff Sr.) Brick, Sheri (Ralph) Augustyniak, Michelle (Paul Medina) Musser, Arlieta (Tom) McCabe, Michael, Dustin, James...

Mar 6, 2017

Richard Michael McGrath, age 87, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2017 surrounded by his loving wife and children.

Richard was born in Joliet, IL on December 10, 1929 to Walter J. and Marie (Bolin) McGrath. He attended St. Patrick Catholic Grade School, Joliet Catholic High School and Joliet Junior College. Richard was employed by Illinois Bell...

Mar 4, 2017

Gladys M. O’Keefe, age 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2017.

Gladys is survived by her daughters, Kathleen (Theodore) Scitar and Erin (Robert) Boseo; grandchildren, Robert (Cassandra) Klancher, Amy, Rebecca, Michael and Luke; great-grandchildren, Braelyn and Jaxson Klancher; special cousin Leila Ryan.

Preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. O’Keefe; parents, Vincent...

Mar 3, 2017

Kenneth P. Heinzel “Tuna,” age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 3, 2017 with his family by his side.

Kenneth is survived by children, Debra Heinzel and Thomas (Sara) Heinzel; grandchildren, Meredith (Matthew) Stone, Daniel Heinzel, Timothy and Marisa Heinzel; great-granddaughters, Alina and Luciella Stone; daughter-in-law, Pamela (the late Paul) Heinzel; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins....

Mar 1, 2017

Edward Krizmanic, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Edward is survived by his loving children, Barbara Wunderlich, Thomas (Linda) Krizmanic, Joann (Michael) Conroy and Marilyn (Mark) Paolella; grandchildren, Michael (Carly McGillick) Krizmanic, Jason Krizmanic and Lauren (Dr. Paul) Peña, Jeremy (Melanie) Hill, Matthew...

Feb 28, 2017

Octaviano C. Reyes, age 83, born in Cuaracurio, Michoacan, Mexico on March 22, 1933. A resident of Joliet for over 40 years, passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.

Octaviano is survived by his three daughters, Juana (Agustin) Nunez, Yolanda (Antonio) Guerrero and Marina “Nena” (Arthur) Moreno; five sons,...

Feb 26, 2017

Beverly Ann (Ragusa) Bebar (nee Nichols), age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2017.

She was the loving mother of Linda Ragusa (John) Bowers, Marc (Debbie) Ragusa, Lori Ragusa (Paul) Maticic, Carrie Ragusa (Bob) Baldacci, John Ragusa, Stacie Bebar (Cody) Somers, and Jane Bebar (Cory) Pupkiewicz.

Beverly is survived by her children, her...

Feb 25, 2017

Velza Davis Sr., age 81, passed away on Saturday February 25, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Velza is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Donna (nee Back); three sons, Velza Jr. (Debbie) Davis, Robert (Dianne) Davis and Richard (Kaycee) Davis; grandchildren, Jessica (Michael Kash) Davis, Steven Davis, Kristi (Del) Hollingsworth, Jennifer (Joel)...

Feb 23, 2017

E. Bonnie Cronin, age 68, passed away suddenly on Thursday February 23, 2017.

Bonnie is survived by her siblings, Joseph G. Mucka , Kitty (Richard) Johnston; nephews Michael (Rachel), Gregory (Theresa) and Lucas Johnston; niece, Carol Husak; three great-nieces; Brigid, Hannah and Meara; numerous cousins and close friends also survive.

Preceded in death by her...

Feb 20, 2017

Frank Kluk, age 86, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County.

Frank is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Joyce M. Kluk; sisters, Marianne (Lawrence) Wysocki and Celestine (the late James) Kimery; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his son, Michael F....

Feb 19, 2017

Celia Rose Carlson “Sally” (nee Salazar), age 88, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Sally is survived by her loving children, Bruce (Caroll) Carlson, Sharon (Norbert) Panek, Donald (Nancy) Carlson, Steven (Tracy) Carlson, Mark (Victoria) Carlson, and Dawn Carlson; 25 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Jesse (Betty)...

Feb 19, 2017

Richard M. Wojnarowski, born April 12, 1936 in Joliet, a t rest February 19, 2017, at the Joliet Area Hospice Home after a hard-fought battle with M.D.S.

Survived by his beloved wife of more than fifty-seven years, Ann L. (Brozovich) Wojnarowski.  Loving father of Judy (Randy) Halsne, Thomas (Sally) Wojnarowski,  Timothy (Karen) Wojnarowski, Daniel (Dawn) Wojnarowski, Linda...