Carol L. (Wisniewski) Delehanty

Carol L. Delehanty (née Wisniewski)

Passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Carol is survived by her husband of nearly 34 years, Charles J. Delehanty; as well as by her first husband, Martin Pavelek with whom she had her children. Carol is also survived by her daughters, Christine (Gregory) Offerman and Kimberly (Dwayne) Killian; her grandchildren, Zachary and Matthew Offerman and Dwayne Killian; and her cousin and best friend, Judy Kump.  Carol had two step children, Charles M. and Christopher Delehanty; a step-sister Constance Kohl; and five step-grandchildren.  She is also survived by her brother-in-law, James Delehanty.

Carol was preceded in death by her mother, Ann Wisniewski; two daughters in early infancy; her father, Peter Wisniewski; and her step-mother, Catherine.  Also preceding her in death was her step-sister; Gertrude McDowell; and her In-Laws; Stanley and Beverly Delehanty.

Carol was born in Joliet, Illinois and remained a life-long area resident.  She was employed at Argonne National Laboratory, and United Cerebral Palsy of Joliet before settling in as a busy housewife for the past thirty years.  Her family was always the most important aspect of her life, but the friends she made over the years were important as well.  Friends like Lorraine, Ray, Rita, Nancy, Margo, Jean, and Dolores all held a very special place in her heart.

Carol was grateful for the kind and caring neighbors we have enjoyed over the years, both at our previous residence and at our current location.  Over the years Carol and her husband Charles were able to share many wonderful memories and embark on numerous trips, but Carol would always remind us that the best trips she took were those that simply allowed her to be with her children.

Carol’s family would like to offer our sincere thanks to the Doctors and Staff at both Joliet Oncology and Hematology Association (JOHA) as well as at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.  Their kind and caring approach to Carol and her family members helped make the journey easier for everyone.

At Carol's request there will be no Funeral or Visitation.

If you would like to honor her memory you are asked to make donations in her name to either or both of these organizations:

• JOHA Foundation of Joliet or
• Joliet Area Community Hospice House.

Both of these organizations can be accessed and donations completed on-line.