Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Francis J. Luzbetak
May 13, 2026
Francis “Fritz” Luzbetak joined his beloved wife, Mary (nee Charnek), in heavenly rest while surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Joliet, Fritz was a lifelong resident of the community he loved. In 1950, he married the love of his life, Mary, beginning a devoted partnership that spanned decades of family, faith, and adventure. Together, they built a loving home and...
Paula Rae King
May 8, 2026
Paula Rae King (née Glavan), age 69, of Shorewood, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on May 8, 2026, at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care. She was born on September 14, 1956, in Joliet to Raymond and Eleanor Glavan (née Novak).
Paula was raised in Crest Hill and graduated with the Class of 1974 from Lockport High School. She...
Marilyn Kay Hertko
May 5, 2026
Marilyn Kay Hertko (née Govoni), once known affectionately as “Mac” by friends and family and more recently known as “Gaga” by her adoring grandchildren, was unexpectedly called home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet at the age of 73. Marilyn was a lifelong Joliet resident who was born to her father...
Timothy R. Selfridge
May 2, 2026
Timothy R. Selfridge, 81, of loving memory, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, with his devoted wife by his side. Born on July 28, 1944, Tim lived a life marked by warmth, generosity, and an unmistakable gift for connecting with the people around him.
Tim is survived by Joyce Selfridge, his beloved wife of 55 years, whose presence brought him...
Nancy Ann Mitok
May 1, 2026
Nancy Ann Mitok, age 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Born on July 8, 1956, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late John and Marlene (née Smith) Ancel. She was a proud graduate of Joliet Central High School, Class of 1974, and went on to build a dedicated and respected career. Nancy spent much of her professional...
Judith "Judy" Georgantas
Apr 26, 2026
Judith A. “Judy”(Boban) Georgantas, 87yrs. Born August 29, 1938. At rest April 26, 2026
Survived by her only child Sue (Jim) Gulas. Grandchildren Jenny Gulas & Nick Gulas. Brother, George “Geordie” F (Carol) Boban. Sisters-in-law Christine (Richard -dec.) Boban and Connie(Georgantas) A’Hearn. MANY “favorite” nieces, nephews and “outsiders” on both the Georgantas and Boban sides also survive (you all know who...
Gerald R. "Jerry" Antich
Apr 23, 2026
Gerald R. “Jerry” Antich of Joliet, age 88 of Bolingbrook, IL passed away on April 23, 2026. He was born the son of Anthony Antich and Rose Antich (née Bahorich) in Joliet, IL on November 6, 1937.
Jerry was raised and educated in Joliet, IL. He graduated from Joliet Township High School in the Class of 1955. In September of 1961...
Martin Garcia Filoteo
Apr 22, 2026
Martín García Filoteo, originario de Maravatio, Michoacán, nació el 1 de febrero de 1990 y falleció el 22 de abril de 2026. A lo largo de su vida, Martín demostró una profunda dedicación a su familia, ejemplificada por su decisión de emigrar a Estados Unidos en busca de una vida mejor para sus hijas.
Fue el querido hijo de +Samuel García...
Genevieve "Gev" Klainsek
Apr 21, 2026
Genevieve “Gev” Klainsek (née Schmidberger), a lifelong resident of the Crest Hill/Joliet area at 95, entered into eternal life on April 21, 2026. She was born to her father Joseph Schmidberger and mother Mary Schmidberger (née Skul) in Lockport Township on January 10, 1931.
Gev graduated from Lockport Township High School and retired from a long and successful career as an...
Shirley K. Imrie
Apr 21, 2026
Shirley K. Imrie, age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Shirley is survived by her children, Mike (LuAnn) Imrie and Patti (Tom) Norman; grandchildren, Matt (Laura) Imrie, Megan (Daniel) Budzynski, MaryKate (Alex) Robbins, Michael (Lindsay) Imrie, and Maureen (Jacob Carley) Imrie, Tom (Jenny) Norman, Tim (Cassi) Norman and Dan (Megan) Norman; great-grandchildren, Presley, Charley, Finnick, Imrie, Shaelyn, Jameson,...
Michael A. Thompson
Apr 20, 2026
Michael Allan Thompson, 66, of the Joliet/Lockport area, passed away on April 20, 2026, at Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital. He was born on July 13, 1959, in Joliet, Illinois.
Michael was a lifelong resident of the area and a graduate of Lockport High School. He built a long and dedicated career as a Union Plumber with Local# 130, where he was known...
Mary Ann Decman
Apr 16, 2026
Mary Ann Decman (née Swandak) a lifelong Joliet resident at age 94, at rest Thursday, April 16, 2026 in the comfort of her own home while surrounded by her loving family. She was born to her father Frank Swandak and mother Josephine Swandak (née Nurczyk) on June 23, 1931 in Joliet, IL.
Mary Ann was a proud member of the graduating...
Jerome J. Lakota
Apr 16, 2026
Jerry, a lifelong resident of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home under the care of Lightways Hospice and Marge Lakota, his devoted wife of 58 years. His life was defined by faith, family, hard work, a never-give-up attitude, and a quick-witted sense of humor. Jerry contracted polio as a child, which left him with a permanent limp, but you...
Joseph Michael Albert
Apr 14, 2026
Joseph Michael Albert, lifelong resident of Joliet at age 74, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving wife and family by his side on April 14, 2026 at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet, IL. He was born the son of Joseph Albert and Dorothy Albert (née Adams) on June 6, 1951 in...
John R. "Jack" Bazzoni
Apr 14, 2026
John R. “Jack” Bazzoni, age 87, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
Jack was born and raised in Joliet, where he attended St. Joseph Grade School, graduating with the Class of 1952, and later Joliet Township High School, Class of 1956. He continued his education at Northwestern University, earning his bachelor’s degree in accounting.
Jack dedicated his...
Esther V. Ochoa
Apr 12, 2026
Esther V. Ochoa age 90, passed away at Saint Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL while surrounded by the loving members of her family on April 12, 2026. Esther was born the daughter of Melchor Varela and Margaret Varela (née Lozano) in Chicago, IL on May 23, 1935.
Esther was the strongest person we knew. She was giving and she was fierce....
Michael E. Pennington
Apr 12, 2026
Michael E. Pennington, age 68, of Aurora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2026.
Michael was a 1977 graduate of Joliet Central High School. He had a lifelong passion for HO model trains and was well known among fellow enthusiasts for his dedication to the hobby. In the 1980s, he proudly served his community as a volunteer member of...
MaryAnn "Mar" Kobb
Apr 10, 2026
MaryAnn D. “Mar” Kobb (née DeBarbera), age 76 of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care on April 10, 2026. MaryAnn was born to her father John DeBarbera and mother Dolores DeBarbera (née Doctor) in Joliet on October 29, 1949.
MaryAnn was raised and educated in Lockport, IL. She developed an early passion for doing hair,...
Brett A. Page
Apr 10, 2026
Brett A. Page, age 63, of Shorewood, IL died unexpectedly on April 10, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet, IL. He was born the son of Raymond A. Page and Janet F. Page (née Rutherford) on January 25, 1963 in Joliet, IL.
Brett was raised and educated in Frankfort, IL, where he graduated from Lincoln Way High School. He continued...
Maria Jean Kula
Apr 9, 2026
Maria “Jean” Kula, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, with her family at her side.
Maria “Jean” was born in Poland and was the eldest of twelve children. Her life was deeply rooted in faith, family, love, and her Polish heritage. Family—both immediate and extended—was at the heart of her everyday life. She was an exceptional cook who lovingly shared...
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