Joliet, IL Obituaries

Apr 8, 2002

Phillip E. Jaeger, age 77, at rest Monday, April 8, 2002 at Rosewood Care Center.

Survived by his loving daughter, Valerie Cheney; two grandchildren, Tricia and Joseph Cheney; sister, Mary Stewart of Las Vegas. Also numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Born in Evanston, Illinois. Lived in Joliet for 30 years.

Preceded in death...

May 31, 2000

Richard W. ‘Sonny’ Tezak, age 80, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000. He was born September 6, 1919, in Joliet.

He was owner and operator of the Tezak Funeral Home. Dick was a veteran of World War II. He served as a pilot with the United States Navy Air Corp.

Richard was active in local politics...

Jan 1, 1970

Nicolas Fernandez Diaz, entro a su eterno descanso a la edad de 69 años en Hinsdale,IL.

Nicolas nació en Tupatarillo MPIU. De Huandacareo, Michocan, Mexico, hijo de Andres Fernandez Alvarez y Ma. Dolores Diaz Guzman.

Nicolas es sobrevivido por su esposa; Eliazar , sus hijos;  Nicolas (Alma) Fernandez, Rafael Fernandez,, Hermilinda (Rogelio) Fernandez, Maria Dolores...

Jan 1, 1970

Onesimo Chavez Mascote, entro a su eterno descanso a la edad de 78 años en Joliet,Il.

Onesimo nació en Cuamio, Michoacan, Mexico en 1944, hijo de Erasmo Chavez y Juana Mascote

Onesimo es sobrevivido por su esposa; Margarita Chavez y su hijos.

Onesimo comparte muchos recuerdos con su familia. El será extrañado por...

Jan 1, 1970

Diane Marie Vanoskey Saylor, 62,  passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 in Lockport,IL.

She was a  beloved mother and grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Diane is preceded in death by her parents: John and Yvonne Vanoskey and one brother John R. Vanoskey.

Left to treasure her memory are her three children:...

Jan 1, 1970

Virginia Marie Susner (nee Krall), age 93, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL.

Born in 1929 to the late John and Mary Krall (nee Olech) in Joliet. A lifelong devout Catholic and 1947 graduate of Providence Catholic High School. Her desire to attend Providence was so great that she...

Jan 1, 1970

Walter J. Baran, age 85, Army Veteran, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and uncle entered eternal rest on Friday April 15, 2022.

He is preceded in death by his parents John and Katherine Baran, sisters Wanda Baran and Josephine (Raymond) Popek, brother Edwin Baran, niece Pat (Ron) Iverson and three siblings in infancy, Katherine, Frank, and Stanley.

Jan 1, 1970

Dakota James Adams, 30 , passed away on  Friday, February 18, 2022.

He was a salesman for Turk Furniture for 10 years; he loved Martial Arts, training at Suda International Gym, holding a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, black belt in Taekwondo, among other professional and personal achievements. He loved being outdoors, hiking the mountains of...

Jan 1, 1970

Berk L Broadway Sr (Daddy Berk) was born April 10th 1926 in Friars Point, MS to the late Isaac (Ike) Broadway and Willie Bell King. He transited into eternity on Saturday December 4th 2021 at home.

Berk was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist church for years. He was the chairman of the Trustee Board for any...

Jan 1, 1970

Victor Manuel Cardenas, 67, of Joliet passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

The family will receive relatives and friends for a visitation on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road in Joliet. Cremation will follow in accordance with the families wishes....

Jan 1, 1970

Margaret (Marge) Susanne Witkowski, 85, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 37 years, Robert T. Witkowski; parents, Raymond M. McGrath and Margaret E. McGrath (Dean); two brothers, William (Billy) Leo McGrath (9 months old) and Raymond Dean McGrath; and one...

Jan 1, 1970

In Loving Memory of Mr. Raun Calimee

Sunrise: June 18, 1964 ~ Sunset October 27, 2020

If you ever met Mr. Raun Calimee, he would be hard to forget.  But if you got to know him, he is the person we all knew and loved!

Although Raun never married, he was...

Sep 30, 1949

David Raymond Kezele, age 69, at rest peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

David is survived by his loving wife, Jean Kezele (nee Thompson); children, Brian (Sue) Kezele, Stacey Adams and Kari (Zeb) Freeman; grandchildren, Rylan, Brycen, Jacob, Matthew, Gabe, Zander and Delaney; siblings, Danny Kezele, Nancy (Sean) Reardon, Judy Kezele, Donnie Kezele and Dennis (Michelle) Kezele;...

Dec 7, 1941

Michael Galajdik, Fireman 1st Class United States Navy, age 25, entered into the kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, December 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy . Michael served his country honorably and unselfishly on the USS Oklahoma (BB-37) during the Pearl Harbor attack.

Living relatives include his nieces and nephews, Joseph (Marjorie) Sternisha, George...

May 19, 1940

George T. Hohenwater, age 74, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 24, 2014. George is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Mary Ann (nee Carroll); loving sons, George F. (Diane), Todd (Raeann), Robert (Chrissy), and Greg (Karen) Hohenwater; loving daughter, Sandra (Artie) DeMaso; cherished grandchildren, Brett and Scott, George, Lillian and Breanne, Mackenzie, Jack and Alaina,...

Jan 3, 1928

Jean M. Yaros (nee Gombac) At rest Tuesday, January 3, 2006 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Benedict W. Yaros. Her sister, Frances Cassani; nieces, Barbara Martin, Marianne (Larry) Stenzel and Susan Appa; nephew, David Gombac. Preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Frances (Sircel) Gombac; two brothers,...

Dec 9, 1924

Nicholas G. "Nick" Manikas, age 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 9, 2014. Nick is survived by his loving brother, George (Shirley) Manikas; dear nieces and nephews, Janet (Steven) Erio, Linda (Bob) Walker, George (Laura) Manikas, John (Suzan) Chase Jr., Robert (Laly) Chase, and Deborah (Dan) Ochs; as well as numerous great nieces, great nephews. Preceded in death...

Patricia A. Schwab (nee Swiersz), age 88, entered eternal life on Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Parc of Joliet after suffering from a stroke. Born in Lockport to the late Edward and Josephine (nee Gurka) Swiersz and a lifelong Joliet resident. Pat was a graduate of Joliet Township High School class of 1950.

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