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Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Charles " Charlie" Michael Oberholtzer

Charles " Charlie" Michael Oberholtzer

Nov 1, 2023

 

Charles (Charlie) Michael Oberholtzer, 56 passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in Pueblo, Colorado.

Charles (Charlie) was born in Joliet on December 30,1966 and was raised in Crest Hill Illinois. Charlie attended Chaney Mongee grade school and graduated from Lockport Township High School In 1984. Charlie moved to Colorado in 1996 and worked in the beverage industry for...

J. Guadalupe Mireles

J. Guadalupe Mireles

Oct 31, 2023

J. Guadalupe Mireles,  entro a su eterno descanso a la edad de 90 años en Proviso Township,IL.

J. Guadalupe comparte muchos recuerdos con su familia y familia extendida.   El será extrañado por todos aquellos que tuvieron el honor de haberlo conocido.

La velación será de 6:00 p.m. a 12:00 a.m. el Viernes 10 de Novembre del 2023 en Funeraria Tezak...

Robert Doszak

Robert Doszak

Oct 30, 2023

 

Robert "Bob" S. Doszak, a beloved member of the Joliet community, passed away on October 30, 2023, in Arizona. He was born and raised in Joliet, Illinois, where he attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School.

Bob's entrepreneurial spirit led him to establish his own business, "Bob's Auto Supply," which operated in Joliet...

Dorothy Surman

Dorothy Surman

Oct 28, 2023

 

Dorothy Surman

Age 93 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at home with her family by her side.

Born March 5, 1930 in Joliet, Dorothy was the daughter of Frank and Mary (Dovgan) Bostjancic. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Providence High School. Dorothy was a devout Catholic and longtime parishioner...

Kent C. Sullivan

Kent C. Sullivan

Oct 26, 2023

 

Kent Craig Sullivan, age 59, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, October 26, 2023 while being lovingly cared for by his wife Sandi.

Kent was born in Lake Worth, TX on September 20, 1964. He grew up in Mayflower, Arkansas, where he first laid eyes on Sandi while riding that old Cato Bus in second grade and developed...

Nancy Kathleen Martinez (nee Sawyer)

Nancy Kathleen Martinez (nee Sawyer)

Oct 24, 2023

 

Nancy was an avid reader and book lover. She worked for the Joliet Public Library for many years. Anyone who knew her, knows you would never see her without a book in hand. Books, books, and more books were her life.

Proceeded in death by her mother, E. Joan Wittenmyer; step father, James Wittenmyer; and father, William K. Sawyer.

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Mary A. Luzbetak (nee Charnek)

Mary A. Luzbetak (nee Charnek)

Oct 22, 2023

 

Mary is survived by her loving husband, Francis (Fritz) Luzbetak married 73 years, four children, Kenneth (Dawn) of  Washington State,  Doris ( Fred)  Luzbetak of San Francisco, Ca.,  Allan (Jeannette) of Lockport,  Phillip of San Diego, Ca., 6 grandchildren & 11 great-grandchildren. numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. Born in Joliet, she was a lifelong resident. A stay at home...

Jacinto Arteaga

Jacinto Arteaga

Oct 22, 2023

A celebration of Jacinto's life will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday October 28, 2023 at the funeral home from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. then driving in procession to St. Dominic Catholic Church in Bolingbrook for a Mass of Christian...

Garnet Alene Karstens

Garnet Alene Karstens

Oct 21, 2023

 

Garnet Alene Karstens

Age 101, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Garnet is survived by her daughter: Penny (Edward) Cafferata; daughter-in-law: Sheila (Kevin) Karstens; two granddaughters: Jessica (Jeffery) Merrill and Kathleen Spengel; and five great-grandchildren: Yvette and Fiona Spengel, Maverick Allen, and Hunter and Logan Merrill.

Preceded in death by her parents: Alonzo James Foster and Flora...

Frank R. Smutnak

Frank R. Smutnak

Oct 19, 2023

Frank R. Smutnak

Age 91 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his home with his family by his side.

Born October 4, 1932 in Joliet, Frank was a son of Joseph and Veronica Smutnak. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the class of 1951. Frank...

Francisca Cervantes

Francisca Cervantes

Oct 18, 2023

 

Con profundo pesar, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Francisca Cervantes el 18 de octubre de 2023, a la edad de 81 años. Ahora se ha reunido con sus padres, José María Escoto y Carmen Pérez, y sus hermanos, José Escoto, Consuelo Escoto, José María Escoto, María Esperanza Escoto y Celia Escoto, en la paz eterna.

El legado de Francisca perdura...

Robert "Bob" T. Stromberg

Robert "Bob" T. Stromberg

Oct 17, 2023

 

Robert "Bob" T. Stromberg, born December 15, 1937, age 85, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital due to complications following a massive stroke.

Bob was the only child born to Robert and Viola Stromberg.

He was married for sixty-four incredible years to the love of his life, Rose Mary (Hubert) Stromberg. Together, they created...

Jesus Hernandez

Jesus Hernandez

Oct 17, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jesus Hernandez, a beloved son, father, grandfather, sibling, and friend. Jesus departed this world on Tuesday, October 17th, 2023, at the age of 53 in Chicago, Illinois, leaving a profound void in the lives of all who knew him.

Born to Edmundo and Rebeca Hernandez, Jesus was a...

Bernadine H. Price

Bernadine H. Price

Oct 13, 2023

Bernadine H. Price (Mlakar) of Crest Hill, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 13th, 2023, at the age of 89, at Lightways Hospice after an illness.

Bernadine was born on October 30, 1933, to Frank and Anna Mlakar, of Joliet, IL.  She graduated from Joliet Central High School in 1951, and continued studies to hone her clerical and bookkeeping skills.  She always said...

Patricia "Patsy" Mitok

Patricia "Patsy" Mitok

Oct 13, 2023

 

Patricia "Patsy" Mitok, known to her loved ones as Patsy, peacefully passed away on October 13, 2023, at Silver Cross Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 21, 1948, to the late Harvey and Dorothy (nee Malnar) Richards.

Patsy was a remarkable woman who lived life to the fullest and touched the hearts of...

Richard Earl Wright

Richard Earl Wright

Oct 12, 2023

 

Richard Earl Wright was born on July 25, 1958, to the late Jimmie Lee Wright and Ruthie Lee (Loggins) Wright in Joliet, IL.

Richard accepted Christ at an early age and attended Mars Hill C.O.G.IC., in his younger years. Later in life, Richard rediscovered and accepted Christ in his heart, finding renewed spiritual strength and peace before departing this...

Charlotte Lynn Benditz

Charlotte Lynn Benditz

Oct 12, 2023

 

Charlotte Lynn Benditz, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Joliet, Illinois, at the age of 89. She has been reunited with her loving husband, William E. Benditz, and her son, William Benditz Jr., in eternal peace.

Left to cherish her memory are her devoted children, Robert (Monica) Benditz, Constance (Robert)...

Janine A. Downing

Janine A. Downing

Oct 9, 2023

 

It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janine (Hanthorn) Downing who left us on October 9th, 2023 at the age of 76. She was a beloved mom, wife, grandma, friend, teacher, therapist, and religious leader who inspired and positively impacted the lives of thousands of people throughout her life.

 

Janine is survived by...

Donna Elizabeth Ross

Donna Elizabeth Ross

Oct 9, 2023

Donna Elizabeth Ross (nee West)

Born on July 9, 1951, passed away on October 9, 2023, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who left an indelible mark on the lives of those around her.

In 1977, Donna married her beloved husband, Gerald. Their union was one of love and companionship that lasted for decades.

A woman...

Rose Mary Rogel

Rose Mary Rogel

Oct 8, 2023

Rose Mary Rogel (nee Hrvatin)

Age 93 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet

Born September 8, 1930 in Joliet to her immigrant parents, Andrew, Sr. and Rose (Bozic) Hrvatin. Rose Mary was raised and educated in Joliet and attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Providence High...

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