Joliet, IL Obituaries

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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