Joliet, IL Obituaries

Jan 13, 2016

Shirley T. Gleason (nee Albright), age 87, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Oswego on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 with her loving family by her side.

Shirley is survived by her two loving daughters, Laurie and Marion Gleason; sister, Gerry Peterson; grandchildren, Patricia (Dan) Zoie, Zachary Chapman, Jon Ransom, Terri Ransom Irish, Kay Ransom; great-grandchildren,...

Jan 6, 2016

Rose M. Lousher (nee Terlep), age 90, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

Rose is survived by her loving son, Robert Lousher; and one brother.

Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Lousher; son, Allan Lousher; and five sisters.

Rose was a dedicated and lifelong parishioner at St. Joseph Catholic...

Jan 4, 2016

Shirley R. Max (nee Kapella), age 87 of Crest Hill, IL entered into eternal life on Monday, January 4, 2016.

Shirley is survived by her loving sister, Nancy (the late Raymond) Mutz; loving step-children, Marlene (Roger) Stoick, Ron (Cathie) Max, Jennifer (Lane) Stolle and Janine Max; forever missed by her loving niece and caretaker, Jackie (Joseph) Kararo;...

Jan 4, 2016

William F. Witczak, age 88, at rest on Monday, January 04, 2016 at Loyola University Medical Center.

William is survived by his loving children, Bruce (Vicki) Witczak and Paula (Jeffrey) Simcox; grandchildren, Elizabeth (Alex) Thoele, Elise (Timothy Hall) Simcox, Lauren and Jacqueline Witczak; great-granddaughter, Sadie Elizabeth Hall; sister-in-law, Dorothy Shepich; dear friend and companion, Eleanor McGuire; numerous...

Jan 2, 2016

Bernadine M. Budny (nee Thomas), age 75, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family.

Bernadine is survived by her beloved husband, Philip; loving children, Susan (Terry) Boggs, Steven (Christy) Simpson, Donna (Ricardo) Castellanos, Dan (Erica) Simpson, Matthew Simpson, Carin M. (Kerry Jr.) Richee, Kenneth P. (Ailene) Budny, Bruce (the late...

Jan 2, 2016

Dwight J. Reeb, age 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2016.

Dwight is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Linda (nee Seitz); loving daughters, Michelle (Mitchell) Hauck, DeAnna (Ronald) Henson, and Christina (Gregory) Torres-Ore; cherished grandchildren, Justin, Jordan, Brennan, Ava Olivia, Mason, and Rylee.

Preceded in death by his parents, Charles...

Jan 1, 2016

Norman R. Hall, age 87, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 1, 2016 surround by his beloved and cherished family. He was born on July 19, 1928 in Streator, IL to Mark and Clara (nee Woodward) Hall. He moved to Joliet in 1959. Norman was a corporal and veteran of the Korean War. He retired from Commonwealth Edison...

Jan 1, 2016

Michael A. Roos, age 69, entered into eternal life on Friday, January 1, 2016 surrounded by his loving family.

Michael is survived by his beloved wife, Sheila (nee Mullins); children, Pamela Hamilton, Patricia Roos, and Gerren Roos; step-children, Jennifer Mullins, Jerry Stackhouse Jr., Jessica McCullum, and Michael McCullum; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Judi Groskopf and Catherine (Norm)...

Dec 30, 2015

Joseph J. Stasko, age 86, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Congetta (nee Catarello); loving daughter, Jean Pellegrini; cherished grandchildren, Mark Pellegrini of Decatur, IL, Nicole (Greg) Murdaugh of Joliet, IL,; dear sister, Ann Ojeda; two Granddog Pals, Rudy...

Dec 29, 2015

Robert B. “Bob” Bailey, age 69, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Joanne (nee Jankowski); children, Patrick (Kim) Bailey, Greta (Todd) Erbs, and Rob (Kellie) Bailey; grandchildren Drew, Jack, Will, and Thomas Bailey, Alex, Emily, and Natalie Erbs, Abbey, Alyssa,...

Dec 27, 2015

Josephine M. Krohn (nee Dragovan), age 88, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015.

Josephine is survived by her children, John (Pamela) Krohn of Montgomery, Kimberly (Lawrence) Colwell of Elgin, David (Deborah) Krohn of Durant, Iowa, Holly (Mark) Peterson of Seattle, Washington, Kris (Elizabeth) Krohn of Sugar Grove; grandchildren, Lauren Colwell, Tom Colwell and Matthew Steven; sister-in-law,...

Dec 26, 2015

Margaret M. Sweeney (nee Reno), age 96 at rest on Saturday, December 26, 2015 at her home.

Born on July 16, 1919 in Joliet, IL. Daughter of the late Harry and Elizabeth Reno. Margaret was a lifelong resident of Joliet and was a parishioner of the Cathedral of St. Raymond.

Preceded in death by her...

Dec 26, 2015

Beatrice “Bea” C. Matuszewski (nee Wruk), age 90, of Goose Lake, Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. Bea was a loving wife, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is preceded in death by her husband and best friend of 59 years, George; an infant grandson; father, Frank Wruk...

Dec 26, 2015

Irene A. Orenic “Nano” (nee Kuta), age 79, passed away at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Saturday, December 26, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Irene is survived by her daughter, Denise M. (Richard Jr.) Shroba; grandson, Eric Joseph (Maureen) Shroba; great-grandchildren, Scott Joseph Shroba and Kyle Philip Shroba; brother, Robert (Jan) Worek; sister-in-law,...

Dec 22, 2015

John A. Bajt, age 90, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 22, 2015.

John is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Eleanor (nee Szepelak); loving children, Denise (Jim) Gray and Bill (Teresa) Bajt; cherished grandchildren, Jeff (Jennifer) Gray and Debra (John) Ford, Kelly Lynn (Matthew) Boley and Mary Jo (Ian) Botnick; cherished great-grandchildren, Kaeli,...

Dec 21, 2015

Martin Martello Sr., age 80, at rest on Monday, December 21, 2015 with his loving family by his side.

Martin is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Betty (nee Lewandowski); children, Donna (John) Luna, Francine (Mike) Ulm, Steve (Diane) Martello, Martin (Jennifer) Martello, Jeffrey (Lisa) Martello and Dee Martello; grandchildren, Brittany Luna, Chloe...

Dec 20, 2015

Bernadette L. Mettille (nee Kozlicka), age 85, entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 20, 2015.

Bernadette is survived by her children, William Benson and Steven (Jill) Benson; dear friend, Barbara Benson and 5 grandchildren Anna, Joe, Victoria, Mike and Brian.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene C. Mettille.

Donations in...

Dec 17, 2015

Jeanette D. Landvogt (nee Bricknell), born February 11, 1932, at rest on December 17, 2015.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Thomas R. Landvogt; a daughter, Carol D. Landvogt; parents, Jess E. and Bess (nee Hrdlicka) Bricknell; a sister, Bernice Robishaw; a brother, Jesse Bricknell.

Jeanette is survived by her children...

Dec 15, 2015

Raymond A. Majetich, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 15, 2015.

Raymond is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Susann “Sue” (nee Costa); loving daughters, Sharon (Kevin) Majetich-Haggerty and Sandra Toth; cherished granddaughter, Kristen (Alex) Wilkinson; dear step-grandsons, Sean and Ryan Haggerty; dear sister-in-law, Rosalie (Louis) Jandura; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and...

Dec 14, 2015

LaVerne “Bonnie” C. Canty (nee Hammersmith), age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 14, 2015.

Bonnie is survived by her loving children, Cheryl (Jim) Fleming, Patrick (Kathi) Canty and Michelle (Art) Galli; grandchildren, Bill and Ryan Fleming, Shay (Jake) Sarasohn, Sean (Johnette) Canty, Carrie Canty, Chris Doan and A.J. Galli; great-grandchildren, Sydney, Cara, Matthew, Isaiah, Malachy,...