Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Harry J. Magolan

Harry J. Magolan

Dec 27, 2016

Harry J. Magolan, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 with his loving family by his side.

Harry is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy (nee Pillar) Magolan; sons, Larry (Debbie) Magolan and Tom (Dawn) Magolan; daughter, Janet (Dr. John) Gianino; grandchildren, Benjamin and Jessica Magolan, Katelyn and Elizabeth Gianino, Matthew, Rebecca, Nathaniel and Noah...

Nellie "Pat" (Brugnara)  Klancher

Nellie "Pat" (Brugnara) Klancher

Dec 26, 2016

Nellie Klancher “Pat” (nee Brugnara), age 96, at rest on Monday, December 26, 2016 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home with her loving family by her side.

Nellie is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Raymond) Munday; son, James Klancher; grandchildren, Michael Munday, Robert (Cassandra) Klancher, Becky Klancher and Amy (Nick) Malewicki; great-grandchildren, Braleyn and Jaxson Klancher; son-in-law,...

Matthew R. Kochevar

Matthew R. Kochevar

Dec 24, 2016

Matthew R. Kochevar, age 83, a lifelong resident of Joliet and dedicated educator, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 24, 2016.

Matt’s teaching career spanned 39 years beginning at North Chicago, Joliet Central (1951 Alum) and Joliet West High Schools. Matt was a constant presence at all school activities in support of his students.

Matt received...

Theodore Bushrod

Theodore Bushrod

Dec 24, 2016

Theodore Bushrod, age 74, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 24, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.

Theodore is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Fannie (nee Stewart); loving daughter, Timolin Bushrod; cherished granddaughter, Teri Tiara (Marvin) Greer; cherished great grandchildren, Tayden, Makayla, and Mason; dear brothers, Alvin and Alois Bushrod; as well as...

Elizabeth M. (Avsec)  Picco

Elizabeth M. (Avsec) Picco

Dec 24, 2016

Elizabeth M. “Betty” Picco (nee Avsec), entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 24, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Elizabeth is survived by her children: Elizabeth Jean, Perry Jr. (Okie), Louis (Melinda), Michael (Rima), Robert (Magda), and Ronald (Tiffani) Picco; “Daughter number two” Gloria Salinas; cherished grandchildren, Tim, Allison, Brittany, Tony, Ginella, Matthew, Sophia, and Alex...

Martin Vanco

Martin Vanco

Dec 23, 2016

A celebration of Martin's life will begin on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at Saint Jude Catholic Church (241 W 2nd Ave, New Lenox, IL 60451).  Interment of cremated remains will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood at 10:00 a.m.

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Hector Rioseco

Hector Rioseco

Dec 22, 2016

Hector Rioseco, age 82, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 22, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Hector is survived by his wife, Erena, and their four children, Maria (Brad) Yakos of Diamond; Tania (Kevin) Amerson of Villa Rica, GA; Alicia (Joe) Fabbre of Joliet, and Hector Jr of Joliet. He was the proud grandfather of...

Barbara L. (Winters)  McDavid

Barbara L. (Winters) McDavid

Dec 21, 2016

Barbara L. McDavid (nee Winters), age 80, entered eternal life on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.

Barbara is survived by her loving children, Valerie (J.P. Munson) McDavid, Lori (Tom) Tezak, Dana (Michelle) McDavid, Dianna (James) Martin; grandchildren, Mackenze and Zoe Tezak, Christopher Gerulis, Megan (Wes) Zufelt, Laura (Paul) Graham and Tyler, Andrew and Rachel Martin and Justin Brubaker; ...

James L. Ravetto

James L. Ravetto

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,...

Steven A. May

Steven A. May

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,...

Diane M. (Hibler)  Marenche

Diane M. (Hibler) Marenche

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,...

Cecil F. Underhill

Cecil F. Underhill

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...

Dolores M. (Nieznanski)  Karcz

Dolores M. (Nieznanski) Karcz

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...

Karen Zaworski

Karen Zaworski

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...

Steve R. Lakotich

Steve R. Lakotich

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....

Sharron J. (Grein)  Zelinski

Sharron J. (Grein) Zelinski

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;...

Edward J. Kolenc

Edward J. Kolenc

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...

Elizabeth C. (Albert)  Malnar

Elizabeth C. (Albert) Malnar

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...

Raymond E. Kezele

Raymond E. Kezele

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...

Joseph Maciasz

Joseph Maciasz

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,...