Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Carl Dean Swick
Dec 28, 2025
Carl Dean Swick, 82, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at Lightways Hospice and Serious Care in Joliet, Illinois.
Carl was the beloved husband of Marie L. (Kubat) Swick, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. He was a loving father to Cheryl (Tom) Cerven, who preceded him in death on October 8, 2011, and to Tim Swick (Claudia...
Sharon A. Delrose
Jan 27, 2026
Sharon A. Delrose (née Hill) age 83, passed away on January 27, 2026 at the Alden Courts of Shorewood. She was born to her father Richard Hill and her mother Mary Lois Hill (née Feeney) on May 6, 1942 in Joliet, IL.
Sharon was born, raised, and educated in Joliet, IL. She attended grade school at the Cathedral of Saint Raymond...
Maria Ortega Guerrero
Jan 24, 2026
Maria Ortega Guerrero, 95, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born on April 9, 1930, in San Benito, Texas, to the late Florencio Ortega and Isabel Hernandez.
Maria later moved from San Benito to Joliet, Illinois, where she made her permanent home and raised her family. She worked for many years with the Joliet...
Carolyn A. Bruno (nee Vogt)
Jan 20, 2026
Carolyn A (Vogt) Bruno, age 84 of Plainfield Township, passed away peacefully on January 20,2026 at her home. Carolyn was born December 5, 1941 in Joliet and was the daughter of Frank and Mildred (Jiran) Vogt and her stepmother Marie (Niesen) Vogt.
She began her career on the grounds at Woodlawn Cemetery with her good friend Joanne Hayes. Carolyn and Joanne...
Roseann L. Powell
Jan 13, 2026
Roseann L Powell, age 83, passed away on January 13, 2026 at the Bickford of St Charles. She was born on September 1, 1942 to her father Emmett Powell and mother Frances Powell Keemle (née Floming) in Geneseo, IL.
Roseann earned a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing from the Trinity College of Nursing and retired from the Illinois Department of...
Marion Therese Gleason
Jan 11, 2026
Marion Gleason age 72 of Morris, formerly of Joliet, passed peacefully on Sunday January 11, 2026, in Morris. The daughter of Thomas L. Gleason and Shirley Gleason (née Albright). She was born and raised in Joliet. She attended Sacred Heart school and St. Francis Academy and then graduated from ISU- Normal with a degree in Psychology.
Early on she worked at...
Teresa Lopez
Jan 10, 2026
Teresa Gonzalez Lopez, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and matriarch, was gently called to her eternal home by the Lord at the age of 99 on Saturday, January 10, 2026.
She was preceded in glory by her beloved husband, Angel Lopez; her daughter, Cecilia Medina, her grandson, Isidro Garcia and son-in-law Joe Garcia. She is survived by her children: Angel (Rosalba)...
Joyce C. Lewandowski
Jan 7, 2026
Joyce Carol Lewandowski (née Mahoney), affectionately known to her loving family as Mom, Grandma, and Gigi, passed away after a full life at the age of 92 on January 7th, 2026, in Joliet, Illinois. She was born on August 28, 1933 in Joliet, Illinois, the daughter of Edward Mahoney and Wilhelmina Mahoney (née Lightner).
Joyce was a lifelong resident of Joliet,...
Radovan Jovanovich
Jan 7, 2026
We are saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Radovan “Roddie” Jovanovich on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family on Serbian Orthodox Christmas.
Roddie is survived by his devoted wife of nearly 65 years, Darlene (Vuicich) Jovanovich. Together, they shared a lifetime of love and raised their three daughters: Alexandra (Samuel) Starcevich, Rebecca (+Daniel) Prieboy, and...
Vicente Paramo
Jan 6, 2026
Vicente Paramo was born on January 21, 1939, in Cuitzeo Michoacan, Mexico. He lived a life defined by love, sacrifice, hard work, and devotion to family.
He met and married the love of his life, Victoria, and together they shared 64 years of marriage. As a young couple with a growing family, they made the courageous decision to leave their familiar...
David G. Dodge
Jan 2, 2026
David G. Dodge, age 71, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 2, 2026.
David is survived by his son, Matthew Dodge, three (3) brothers, Richard, Jeffrey and Michael Dodge, one (1) sister, Donna Dodge-Brown and several nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Richard & Joanne Dodge, his loving wife, Mary Beth Dodge (nee Papesh) and son, Christopher...
Patrick J. Briscoe
Jan 2, 2026
Patrick J. Briscoe, age 80, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026. Born and raised in Joliet, Patrick was a lifelong resident who deeply cherished his family, friends, and community.
Patrick was educated at St. Raymond’s and Joliet Catholic High School. Patrick proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. He later married his true love, Karen...
Mary Jean Jaskowiak
Jan 2, 2026
Mary Jean Jaskowiak (née Weeditz), lifelong resident of Joliet at age 83, passed away in the presence of her loving family at Eden Vista of Rock Run in Joliet on January 2, 2026. Mary Jean was born the daughter of Edward Weeditz and Frances Weeditz (née Rachor) on September 5, 1942 in Joliet, IL.
Mary Jean was born, raised, and educated...
Francisco Jesus Martinez
Dec 26, 2025
Fransisco Jesus Martinez, age 48, passed away on December 26, 2025. He was born on January 18, 1977, in Joliet, Illinois.
Known lovingly as Franky, he was a man with a truly good soul who touched the lives of everyone he met. A dedicated outdoorsman, Franky found his greatest happiness on the ranch—tending to the land, caring for his horses, and...
Linda J. Swanson
Dec 25, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Linda Jean Swanson (nee Smith) who departed this life on December 25, 2025 at the age of 76. Linda was a beloved mother, aunt and grandmother, known for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering generosity.
Born on April 27, 1949 in Joliet, IL, Linda enjoyed her career in the mortgage industry...
John J. Graziani
Dec 24, 2025
John J. Graziani, age 72, passed away peacefully on December 24,2025. Born in San Francisco on June 12,1953 to Norma Berti and Bruno Norman Graziani. He graduated from Sequoia High School in Redwood City, California.
John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy was his family.
He shared 43 loving years of marriage with his wife, Joanne (Vitosky) Graziani....
Teresa Piskur
Dec 23, 2025
Teresa Piskur (née Alvarado) age 51, was born February 7, 1974, at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet to her father Abel Alvarado Sr. and her mother Marie Alvarado (née Frausto). She was a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL until she passed away on Tuesday December 23, 2025 at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care. Teresa was diagnosed with cancer in...
Enedina Caballero
Dec 22, 2025
Enedina Caballero, 86 passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025 at her residence.
She is survived by her loving children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as many other relatives.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield, Il with a prayer services at 6:00 pm.
Funeral mass will be...
Bobby E. Dale
Dec 20, 2025
Bobby E. Dale, age 87, passed away with his loving family by his side in Homer Glen, IL on December 20, 2025. He was born to his father Harold Dale and mother Stella M. Dale (née Watkins) in Edgarton, West Virginia on July 23, 1938.
Bobby was born and raised in the hills of West Virginia. He grew up as the...
Luis A. Valdez
Dec 14, 2025
Luis Antonio Valdez of Joliet, age 78, was surrounded by the love of his family in the comfort of his own home when his soul was born into eternal rest on December 14, 2025. He was born to his father Evaristo Valdez and his mother Guadalupe Valdez (née Ramos) in Monterrey, Mexico on June 13, 1947.
Luis was proud to have...
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