Joliet, IL Obituaries

Dec 8, 2015

Carol R. Brow (nee Flynn), age 83, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Carol was a loving wife, mother and best friend to her husband of 62 years, Robert and her 6 children, Bruce, Lauren, Lisa, Linda, Leslie and Lana; grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother...

Dec 7, 2015

John R. Thomas, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2015.

John is survived by his loving children, Rich (Susan) Thomas and Jeanette (Robert) Sheffield; cherished grandchildren, Rick Thomas, John (Corli) Thomas, and Sandi (Tony) Corniel, Eric Sheffield, Andrea (Zach) Sounhein, and Michael Sheffield; cherished great-grandson, Jackson Thomas; as well as numerous nieces and nephews....

Dec 4, 2015

After a courageous battle with cancer, Janine Marie Kaye (nee Konopek) went to Heaven on December 4, 2015 in Joliet, IL at the age of 46 surrounded by her husband, friends, and family.  She leaves behind her husband, Sean Kaye; her two sons, Jacob and Logan; her parents, John and Rose Konopek; her brother, John (Maureen) Konopek; her niece...

Dec 3, 2015

Helen A. Petrella (nee Zigrossi), age 91, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 3, 2015.

Helen is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Guido L. Petrella, her parents, John and Daisy (nee DeNardo) Zigrossi, her sister, Isabel A. Misak (nee Zigrossi) and her brothers, Pasquale and Raymond Zigrossi.

She is survived...

Dec 3, 2015

Gary A. Walsh, age 68, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, December 3, 2015 with his loving family close by his side.

Gary is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Rose H. Walsh; children, Kimberly (Daniel) Stafford and Brian (Natalia) Walsh; grandchildren, Amaya Stafford, Amy, Vinnie, Brianna and Ethan Walsh; great-grandson, Mason; dear sister, Kathleen (Thomas)...

Dec 2, 2015

William A. Walsh, “Bill” age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 02, 2015.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marilyn; children, Nancy Walsh, Bill (Laura) Walsh, Kathleen (Dan) Kolzow; grandchildren, Billy (fiancée Kelsey Hull) Walsh, Jackie (Ryan) Rumler, Steven (fiancée Alex Skinner), Christine Walsh and Michael Walsh, Kaitlyn and Jessie Kolzow; great-grandchildren,...

Dec 1, 2015

Joan L. Golf (nee Hoge) went to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the age of 82.

She was born, raised and educated in Morris, IL and was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mildred Hoge, who preceded her in death in 1979 and 1997. She was also preceded in death by her...

Nov 29, 2015

Joseph E. Fuse, age 91, passed away peacefully at the Halifax Health Hospice Center, Port Orange, FL on Sunday November 29, 2015.

Joe was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Felix Fuse and Theresa (nee Aimone) on August 8, 1924. He was married for 69 years to his beloved wife Betty (nee Beebe).

Upon...

Nov 28, 2015

Karen J. Lowry (nee Chinderle), age 67, at rest on Saturday, November 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Karen is survived by her loving children, Jennifer (Thomas) Stumo, Scott Lowry and Jacquelyn Lowry; grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew and Megan Stumo; loving sister, Judy (Jeff) Hauge; nieces, Kristi and Katie Hauge; great-nieces, Kayla Williams and Eden...

Nov 27, 2015

A Celebration of Maria's life will begin on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving in procession to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, November 30, 2015...

Nov 26, 2015

Leona J. Terdic (nee Massey), age 71, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with COPD on Thursday, November 26, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Leona is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Richard Terdic; children, Daniel (Jean) Terdic and Linda (Donald) Flaynik; grandchildren, Vanessa and Johnathon; great-granddaughter, Cheyenne; brother, Rollin (Sonia)...

Nov 23, 2015

Joseph W. Jacksa, age 88, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Marcella Jacksa (nee Titus); children Judith (Roger) Kovack, JoAnn (David) Egizio, Joseph (Mary), and James (Kristen) Jacksa; grandchildren, Kevin (Amelia) Kovack, Kristine (Robert) Kovack-Lesh, Laura (Joseph) Cabay, David Egizio, Jessica (Steven...

Nov 22, 2015

Lena L. Taylor (nee Michaels), age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital.

Lena is survived by her loving sons, James M. (Sandra) Taylor of Wichita Falls, TX and Chris Taylor of Lockport, IL.

Preceded in death by her husband, James L. Taylor of Strawberry, AR.

Lena...

Nov 19, 2015

Age 91. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 16, 1924 and a lifelong resident of Joliet.

Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Frances M. (nee Smigelski) Nurczyk.

He was a son of the late Jacob and Frances (nee Malz) Nurczyk.

Joseph...

Nov 19, 2015

Edward O. Bertagnoli, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2015 after a 10 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Edward was born and raised in Joliet and Graduate of Joliet Catholic Academy. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Edward retired from the Ceramic Tile Layers & Finishers Local #21...

Nov 16, 2015

Otto Waibel, age 94, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 16, 2015 with his loving wife and family by his side.

Otto is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Erika Waibel (nee Albrecht).

Otto was born in Germany and came to the United States with his wife, Erika in 1959. They lived...

Nov 15, 2015

Ret. Sergeant John J. Walsh “Jack,” age 84, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 15, 2015 due to complications from a fall.

John is survived by his two loving children, Laura (Jack) Dolehide and Dale (Liz) Walsh; daughter-in-law Cynthia Walsh; his dear grandchildren, Shelly (Rob Jr.) Andreina, Anna Walsh, John, Colleen, Kelly, Erin, Patrick, Brigid, Caitrin,...

Nov 10, 2015

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...

Nov 8, 2015

Justine M. Kastelec, age 91, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 8, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Justine is survived by her three nephews, James Malone Jr., Patrick Malone, and Robert Malone; two nieces, Debra Wall (nee Kastelec) and Denise Mores (nee Kastelec); as well as several great nieces, great nephews, and cousins....

Nov 6, 2015

Jewell L. Fosdick (nee Button), age 81, at rest on Friday, November 06, 2015.

Jewell is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Robert Fosdick; loving daughter, Kimberly (Thomas) Karas; cherished grandchildren, Kevin and Kyle Karas; sister, Joan (the late Marvin “Red”) Olson; nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Preceded in death by her parents,...