Delores K. ("Chickie") Janes

Delores K. Janes “Chickie,” (nee Matesevic), age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2016 at Presence Villa Franciscan Nursing Home, with her loving family by her side. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident.

Delores was born October 5 ,1929 in Joliet, IL, the youngest of twelve children to her beloved parents, John V. and Dora (nee Bratina) Matesevic.

Delores is survived by her loving family; her children, Thomas Janes, Jeanette Ball and Ann Marie (John) Schue; one grandson, Steve Ball and one great-granddaughter, Angelica Ball; one brother, Edward (Olga) Matesevic; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Janes; her beloved parents, John V. and Dora (nee Bratina) Matesevic; her dearest daughter-in-law, Patricia Janes; her loving brothers, John, Nicholas, Joseph, Frank, Anthony and Michael; her sisters, Anna Strusa-Markovich, Catherine (Joseph) Tomac, Mary Lou (Al) Ballun and Dorothy (Richard) Unmisig.

Delores was a lifetime member of St. Mary Nativity Church in Joliet. She was devoted to her family, always placing their needs above her own. She loved decorating her home for the holidays, especially Christmas.

Delores will be greatly missed by her family. We were blessed to have her in our lives.

At Delores’ request, cremation rites have been accorded and a private interment will be held at St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Crest Hill. A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.