Joliet, IL Obituaries

Feb 24, 2023

Mary J “Mitzi” Kapsch, 98, passed away peacefully at Lakewood Nursing Center in Plainfield surrounded by her daughters and family members.

Born August 2, 1924, she was a lifelong resident of Joliet and Crest Hill.

Mary attended St. Joseph School in Joliet and was proud of her Slovenian heritage. She married Edward “Squeaky” Kapsch on...

Feb 20, 2023

Mary A. Lazar (Blahunka)

Age 95 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2023, shortly after celebrating her 95th birthday with family at Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes Assisted Living Facility in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Born February 18, 1928 in Joliet, Mary was a daughter of Charles and Francis (Cabay) Blahunka. She was raised and...

Feb 19, 2023

The Family will receive relatives and friends on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until time of service beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road in Joliet. For this wishing to attend virtually, a livestream link is provided in the service information below. The livestream will begin at 1:00 p.m.

Feb 17, 2023

Charles J. Lopez Sr. (Charley) passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice, Joliet at the age of 91 on Friday, February 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Charley was born on January 1, 1932 to the late Julia (Moreno) and Ramon Lopez.

He was a proud graduate of Joliet Catholic High School class of 1951....

Feb 11, 2023

Cydney Armani Maiden was born on April 12, 2002, in Joliet, Illinois to Carlos Sr. and Karla (McKennie) Maiden. Cydney made her transition from this life to go home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 11, 2023, peacefully at her home.

Cydney was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy at 2 months old and received her new heart...

Feb 8, 2023

Dale E. Ishmael, age 64, passed into heaven on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Dale was born on March 7, 1958 to the late Clinton and Mary Louise Ishmael.

He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Dale was an avid fisherman and guitar player who loved nothing more than spending time with his family.

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Feb 7, 2023

Martha Horsley

Age 101 of New Lenox, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Born November 30, 1921 in Highland Park, Martha was the daughter of Harry and Martha (Christensen) Koch. She was raised and educated in Highland Park and went on to join the Air Force to avoid the...

Feb 5, 2023

Baby Jorge Amor Guzman was born into life on Saturday, January 21, 2023 and born into eternal life on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

He is survived by his parents: Jorge and Silvia Guzman and his sister: Adelina Guzman.

Baby Jorge was preceded in death by his great-grandfathers: Jose Cardenas, Quirino Guzman and Pablo Gil; great-grandmothers:...

Jan 28, 2023

It is with unimaginable pain that we have to say goodbye to Matt Finstrom, age 41 of Plainfield, IL.  He was a man that loved life, adored his wife and children and was an amazing son, brother and friend to so many.  A truly talented carpenter that could build or fix absolutely anything.  He had a sense of humor...

Jan 25, 2023

Bernard L. Haggerty, age 93, peacefully passed away with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 25th 2023.

Bernie was born in Joliet on October 1st, 1929, to Thomas and Agnes (Kocjan). After graduating from Joliet Catholic High School, he joined the Unites States Army and served as a MP during World War II in occupied...

Jan 25, 2023

Loretta Catherine Wojtak, 91, passed away on Wednesday, January, 25, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

A graduate of Joliet Township High School class of 1949, she met her future husband while attending Joliet Junior College and worked at Blockson Chemical.  Soon after she stayed home to raise their children. After her husband passed away in 1968...

Jan 23, 2023

George was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, to father George William Crabtree Jr., a mechanical engineer for International Harvester, and mother, Elizabeth Fulk Crabtree, nee Fulk, a homemaker and community service volunteer.  After graduating from Proviso West High School in Hillside, Illinois, George received his B.S. from Northwestern University, M.S. from University of Washington, and Ph.D. in condensed matter...

Jan 20, 2023

Charlotte Marie Brown (Gecan)

Age 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Ascension South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest with her family by her side.

Born December 27, 1936 in Joliet, Charlotte was a daughter of Charles and Anna (Surinak) Gecan. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated...

Jan 20, 2023

On Friday January 20th 2023, Richard J. Danca “Rich,” a beloved husband and father, unexpectedly passed away. He was seventy-six. The family is deeply saddened by his death.

Rich was born December 1, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to his parents Anthony and Lucille Danca. He was raised in Lasalle-Peru, Illinois with his sisters Jackie and Sandy. He...

Jan 15, 2023

Richard K. Mandella, Sr.

Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 15, 2023 with his family by his side.

Born June 11, 1933 in Joliet, Richard was a son of Sylvester and Anna (Legan) Mandella. He was raised and educated in Joliet and attended St. Bernard’s Grade School and...

Jan 14, 2023

John D. “Jammin’ Johnny” Fese, born January 13, 1949, of Joliet & Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents: Peter Fese & Bernie Evans (Cundiff), sister: Antoinette “Toni” King, step-daughter: Christine Nagel (O’Donohue), step-son: Timmy O’Donohue. He is survived by his sister: Victoria Lorenc (Fese), two daughters: Rhonda (Bill)...

Jan 13, 2023

Jennifer D. Rodriguez (nee Wiser), age 40, born on May 17, 1982 in Peru, IL passed away on January 13, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jennifer grew up in Shorewood, IL, moved to Diamond, IL and resided in Queen Creek, AZ for the past 7 years. She married the late Jason Rodriguez on July 2,...

Jan 10, 2023

Victor G. Calimee born July 11, 1949, deceased January 10, 2023.  Pastor Victor Calimee was the eldest of eight children.  Born to J.C. Calimee of Homer, Louisiana and Ethelene Durr of Prentiss, Mississippi.  He attended Blessed Sacrament Grade School and St. De LaSalle High School in Chicago IL.

After De LaSalle H.S. Victor went to live with...

Jan 10, 2023

James Louis Stalzer

Age 88 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at StoryPoint in Romeoville.

Born November 7, 1934 in Joliet, James was the son of Louis and Helen (Terlep) Stalzer. He was raised and educated in Joliet and went on to work as a laborer for Local 75 until retirement....

Jan 10, 2023

Augusto Loeza-Guzman Sr., age 66, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Augusto is survived by his beloved wife of 31 years, Leticia Loeza Esparza; parents, Trinidad and Gloria Loeza; his cherished son, Augusto Jr. (Kara) Loeza; granddaughter, Amelia Loeza; siblings, Maria, Juan (Norma), Angelica (Fransico), Gloria (Andres), Leticia (Edwardo),...