Joliet, IL Obituaries

Apr 16, 2023

Irene M. Davidson

Age 96 of Shorewood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Accent Care in Naperville.

Born May 6, 1926 in Joliet, Irene was the daughter of Victor and Gertrude (Korevec) Felix. She was raised and educated in Joliet and married Mr. John “Jack” Davidson. Together they made a home and...

Apr 15, 2023

Jennifer (Josi) Ann Madera, 52, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023

She received her Bachelors in Accounting and Computer Science but had many talents as a clothing designer, seamstress, crochet artist & pattern writer, photographer, jewelry maker, web architect, graphic artist, business owner, traveler, writer, and poet.

Jennifer is preceded in death by her...

Apr 13, 2023

Georgene “Jean” Miller (nee Krochmal), age 74, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Jean is survived her loving husband of 51 years, James E. Miller; children, Eleanor Lightner, Jim W. Miller and Jeffrey Miller; grandchildren, Anthony (Jennifer) Lightner and Christopher (Alexi) Lightner, Ethan and Ryan Miller; great-grandchildren, James and Oliva Lightner; numerous, nieces, nephews and...

Apr 12, 2023

Mildred (Grubisich) Skoryi, 94, passed away on April 12, 2023 after a brief hospital stay.

Mildred (Millie) was born in 1929 and was the fourth child of a family of ten children.  She attended Fairmont Grade School and graduated from Lockport High School.  Millie was a retiree from St. Joseph’s Hospital in Joliet.  She was an active...

Apr 12, 2023

Kimberly Ann Danielewicz (nee Pooler)

Age 61 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Born January 26, 1962 in Chicago, Kimberly was a daughter of Richard, Sr. and Dorothy (Dinnon) Pooler. She was raised educated in Chicago and graduated from Thomas Kelly High...

Apr 9, 2023

Mellissa Ann Brandt, age 37, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Mellissa loved playing games, dancing, music and family. She enjoyed planning family events and was an avid animal lover. Mellissa’s smile was contagious and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by...

Apr 8, 2023

Douangchanh Douangchampa

Age 88 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 8, 2023 with his family by his side.

He was born on February 2, 1935 in a northern village in Laos. At a young age Douangchanh joined the Lao Royal Army. Unfortunately, his unit was captured and put into a concentration...

Apr 8, 2023

Francis J. Dolinsky

“Frank”

Age 63 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet.

Born December 27, 1959 in Joliet, Frank was a son of John and Vincenza (Moresi) Dolinsky. He was raised and educated in Joliet and went onto to work as a refinery...

Apr 7, 2023

Ronald R. Pilz, 71, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors in Minnesota and also loved working on his daughter Amy’s farmette. Ron had a love for his grandchildren, great grandchildren as well as his four legged friend Daisy.  Ron was a...

Apr 4, 2023

Carol L. Asa, 65, was called home to heaven on April 4, 2023.

Carol was born May 10, 1957 in Joliet, IL to Joseph and Doris Kure. She attended school at Lockport Township High School. After schooling, Carol pursued nursing and had a passion to help others. Carol worked at various places as a LNP until she...

Apr 3, 2023

Audrey M. Hornicak (nee Wagner)

Age 92 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Born May 12, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Peter and Ruth (Mortimer) Wagner. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High...

Apr 2, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Colvin

Age 42 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 2, 2023 after a long brave battle with addiction.

Jennifer is survived by her loving sons: Jayden Delgado and Jaxx Hines; her loving mother: Bonnie Colvin (nee LeStronge); dear nephews: Ricky Peters, Gavin Colvin, and Greyson Joutras, as well as numerous aunts,...

Apr 1, 2023

Hugh Ware, 89 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Hugh was born on May 13, 1933 in Wyona, Oklahoma to the late Fred and Mary Alice Ware.

He was a proud Army veteran who served during the Korean War. Hugh worked for Reed...

Mar 31, 2023

Luke Richard Alvarez

Age 36 of Plainfield, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 31, 2023 in his sleep.

Born May 23, 1986 in Bloomingdale, he is the son of Mitch and Laurel (Bray) Alvarez. Luke was raised and educated in Tinley Park and New Lenox and went on to attend Columbia College in Chicago where he...

Mar 28, 2023

Thomas Michael Joyce

Age 77 of Crete, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Darien, on Tuesday, March 28, 2023.

Born June 11, 1945 and raised on Chicago’s Southside, the son of Irish immigrants, the late Henry Joyce Sr. and Bridget Virginia Joyce, nee Philbin.  After graduating from Bogan High School, he was drafted...

Mar 27, 2023

Joyce Dorothy Beaird

Age 86, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Park Pointe in Morris, IL. Joyce was born September 12, 1936, in Joliet, IL, where she attended school and began her career with the federal government at the Joliet Arsenal. Joyce also worked in Chicago and Rock Island. She was an animal lover who...

Mar 27, 2023

Helen Minnick

“Tess”

Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Rock Run Place in Joliet.

Born November 10, 1926 in Joliet, Helen was a daughter of Marko and Theresa (Nemanich) Pasich. She was a force, an adventurer who lived life on her own terms. As a young...

Mar 26, 2023

Martin Paul Alm

Age 85 of Joliet passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet.

Born May 25, 1938 in Oak Park, Martin was the son of Edward and Jessie (nee Kunze) Alm. He was raised and educated in the Chicagoland area and went on to proudly serve his...

Mar 26, 2023

Irene M. Chinderle, 98, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Joliet, Ill.

A lifelong resident of Will County, Irene was a member of the St Mary Nativity Council of Catholic Women, Jo-Ann Club, and she worked with bingo for 60yrs. A member of the Cantigny VFW Post 347 and active with the Disabled American Veterans...

Mar 26, 2023

Bruce E. Harshfield, age 73, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023.

Bruce was born on December 7, 1949, in Sioux City, Iowa. The son of Keith Harshfield Sr. and Charlotte I. Harshfield, he was one of six siblings. He loved being in scouts and little league growing up. Bruce was known for being an amazing father...