Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Thaddeus J. Hylek

Thaddeus J. Hylek

Oct 5, 2022

Thaddeus J. Hylek, 98,  passed away early Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital. He was a devoted father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend. His family was the love of his life. Life-long resident of the Joliet/Lockport area, Ted was a founding member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Lockport. He enjoyed his weekly breakfasts at...

Jo Ann (Sartori)  Van Allen

Jo Ann (Sartori) Van Allen

Oct 3, 2022

Jo Ann Van Allen (nee Sartori)

Age 84 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Arcadia Care in Morris with her loving family by her side.

Jo Ann is survived by her daughter: Julie A. (David) Wiedmeyer; grandchildren: David A. (Kelly) Wiedmeyer Jr., Zachary L. Wiedmeyer and Gianna N. (Travis) Wiedmeyer...

Guadalupe Martinez

Guadalupe Martinez

Sep 30, 2022

Guadalupe Martinez, entro a eterno descanso rodeada por su amada familia a la edad de 86 años el Viernes, 30 de Septiembre 2022.

La velación será de 4:00 P.M. a 8:00 P.M. el Martes, 4 de Octubre de 2022 en la Funeraria de Tezak , 1211 Plainfield Rd, Joliet,IL. Los servicios continuaran el Miercoles , 5 Octubre,...

Harold "Jack" Rasmussen

Harold "Jack" Rasmussen

Sep 28, 2022

Harold “Jack” Rasmussen, age 78, 2022, at rest on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 with his beloved wife by his side.

Jack is survived by his wife Georgene (nee Velemir); daughters, Kim (Steve) Ingles, Kelly (James) Basye, Carol (Terry) Bielfeldt and Cathleen “Kate” (Kent) Robinson; stepson, Derek (Tracy) Kula; sister, JoAnn Nahas; nephews, J.P. (Becky) Rasmussen, Nick (Kellie)...

Roberta M. (Brocker)  Kapinus

Roberta M. (Brocker) Kapinus

Sep 26, 2022

Roberta “Bert” M. Kapinus (Brocker), 86, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loved ones. Roberta was born on September 4, 1936 in Joliet, IL.  She retired from Joliet School District 86 after many years of service.

Roberta enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin and playing cards with her friends. Every Christmas, she spent hours in the kitchen...

William R. Telfer, Jr.

William R. Telfer, Jr.

Sep 10, 2022

William Robert Telfer, Jr.

“Bill”

Age 72 of Elwood and formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet with his family by his side.

Bill lived a life of many accomplishments. He was an actor, a teacher, and a bookseller, but mainly a free-lance...

Ronald A. Bevil II

Ronald A. Bevil II

Sep 10, 2022

Ronald A. Bevil II, 49, of Plainfield, Illinois, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2022.

Ron was born on October 5, 1972, to Ronald and Sherry Bevil (nee Budrick). The oldest of four children, Ron was affectionately known as Ronnie by his family.  Ron loved animals his entire life, catching them in the wild as a child,...

Tremarion "Tre" Williams

Tremarion "Tre" Williams

Sep 5, 2022

On September 5, 2022 the Lord called one of his angels home. Tremarion Vincent Williams was born on November 9, 2005 in Joliet to Shannon Dickson and Thurmond Williams. Tremarion attended Menta-Academy CCH and was an exceptional athlete, especially in basketball. He also loved going fishing and spending time at the recreational center and having fun with his friends....

Donna Rae (Gardner)  Gabriel

Donna Rae (Gardner) Gabriel

Sep 4, 2022

Donna Rae (Gardner) Gabriel,72, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 unexpectedly with her loving family by her side.

Donna was a graduate of Lexington High School class of 1968 and then attended Illinois Central College in 1972 obtaining her associate degree in physical therapy assistant. She worked for U.C.P. school as well as...

Kathy S. (Gray)  Gregory

Kathy S. (Gray) Gregory

Sep 2, 2022

Kathy Gregory

Age 72 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 2, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet with her family by her side.

Born December 11, 1949 in Joliet, Kathy was the daughter of Hershel and Barbara (Long) Gray. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High...

Virginia R. Huddlestun

Virginia R. Huddlestun

Aug 31, 2022

Virginia R. Huddlestun, 85, passed away on Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Virginia enjoyed watching her soaps, traveling, bird watching, baby sitting, sewing and especially loved her Randy Travis music

Preceded in death by her: husband Ben Huddlestun; one son: James Daniel Huddlestun; her sibilings: Rex...

Joseph M. Sallese

Joseph M. Sallese

Aug 29, 2022

Joseph (Joe) Michael Sallese, age 84, born into eternal life on Monday, August 29, 2022.  He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a five-year battle with cancer.

Joe was born in Joliet to immigrant parents, Michele and Bianca Sallese from Caramanico, Italy.  He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend of...

Richard Byron Walkey

Richard Byron Walkey

Aug 20, 2022

Richard B Walkey, 78, Vietnam War Veteran and longtime resident of Crest Hill, IL passed away Saturday August 20th, 2022.

“Walkey” as he was known to many, was born January 8, 1944 to the late George & Lenore Walkey.

Walkey, a proud American served in the United States Marine Corp., and was honorably discharged in...

Gregory Michael Caretto

Gregory Michael Caretto

Aug 18, 2022

Gregory Michael Caretto, age 58, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease at Lightways Hospice Care Center in Joliet with his mother by his side.

Born on August 10, 1964, in Joliet, Illinois.  Greg attended Troy Schools and Joliet West High School. He was an avid musician with...

Gerald McDermott Neff

Gerald McDermott Neff

Aug 16, 2022

Gerald McDermott Neff, 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 with his loving family by his side.

Gerald worked at Union Linen as well as working as a City of Joliet municipal worker street foreman for 25 years. He was also President of the Local 440 union for six years as well as working for 25...

Benedict J. "Ben" Tekel

Benedict J. "Ben" Tekel

Aug 11, 2022

Benedict J. “Ben” Tekel, 92, of Joliet passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and entered Heaven’s gates on August 11, 2022.

Born in Joliet, Illinois on February 15, 1930, Ben attended St. Cyril & Methodist School and Joliet Catholic High School. Ben served for the United States Army in the Korean War and earned the...

Dennis James Doty

Dennis James Doty

Aug 10, 2022

Dennis James Doty

Age 57 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in the comfort of his daughter’s home surrounded by his loving family.

Born September 15, 1964 in Chicago, Dennis was a son of Billy and Mildred (nee’ Kohout) Doty. He was raised in the Chicagoland area and graduated from Joliet...

John M. Dolosic

John M. Dolosic

Aug 10, 2022

John Michael Dolosic, age 75, at rest on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the Lightways Hospice Home after a courageous 4 year battle with cancer.

John is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Kathleen (nee Thomas); beloved children, Stephanie Pardy, James (Megan) Dolosic and Daniel Dolosic; five grandchildren, Ashley, Patrick, Grace, Logan and Clark; sister,...

Patricia J. (Bolte)  Vranich

Patricia J. (Bolte) Vranich

Aug 7, 2022

Patricia J. Vranich “Pat” (nee Bolte), age 82, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

Patricia is survived by her loving children, Donald and Laura Vranich; nieces and nephews, Ronald Jr. (Ellen), Brian (Punky), Susan (Tim), and Julie (Jeannie); special niece, Patti; sister-in-law, Judith (the late Ronald) Bolte; and her furry companion, Angel....

Jose Humberto Lomeli

Jose Humberto Lomeli

Aug 6, 2022

Jose Humberto Lomeli, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022 in Joliet, IL.

Jose is survived by his wife: Graciela Lomeli; his daughter: Brenda (Luis) Cazares, two sons: Umberto (Christina Czarnecki) Lomeli and Rey Lomeli, grandchildren: Kassandra Cazares, Andres Cazares, Alejandra Cazares, Olivia Lomeli and Jordan Lomeli.

He is preceded in death by his...

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