Joliet, IL Obituaries

Apr 7, 2022

Marina Ortiz de Arias, 75, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Joliet, IL. She was born on July 1946 in Cepio Moroleon Guanajuato, Mexico.

A fun loving person Marina enjoyed making her secret mole recipe as well as cooking many traditional dishes. She always had people at her house visiting her and will be greatly...

Apr 6, 2022

Emerzia Shroba, 96, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 in Joliet,IL.

Beloved wife and mother, dearest grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Her strength, grace and devotion to family will be forever cherished.

Emerzia was a devout Catholic who loved supporting her church, first as a longtime member of St. Cyril and Methodius Altar and Rosary Society,...

Apr 5, 2022

Somsanith “Nith” E. Raxavong, 60, of Joliet, IL, died April 5, 2022, after a two year battle with colon cancer.

He leaves behind his wife, Kinna Raxavong, son, Alex Raxavong and daughter, Tiffanie Raxavong all of Joliet, IL, along with 3 brother and 2 sisters in Laos and Thailand. He was preceded by his parents, Khamtam and...

Apr 1, 2022

Dorothy Bernidine Pauson, 97, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022 in Joliet,IL.

Loving mother to Lisa (James Jr.) Padilla and Jana (Kenneth) Chudwin, she was a proud grandmother of 9 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was an unselfish loving person who with her inner strength...

Apr 1, 2022

Louis P. Clavenna, Jr. born, June 9,1923 in Detroit, Michigan.

Louis attended school in Detroit and was drafted into the U.S. Army in November 1948.  His 1st overseas assignment was in Okinawa, Japan. As Lieutenant, he was then ordered to take his unit to Korea.  His mission was to include storage, handling and shipping of munitions to...

Mar 31, 2022

Virgil Wayne Skoien

Age 82 of Joliet, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Born May 24, 1939 in Joliet, Wayne was a son of Henry and Esther (Rutter) Skoien. He was raised and educated in Joliet and when of age,...

Mar 31, 2022

Adolfo Escamilla Salinas entro a eterno descanso el Jueves, 31 de Marzo del año 2022 a la edad de 77 años, en Joliet,IL.

Es precedida en muerte por sus padres Francisco Escamilla and Crispina Salinas Familia sobreviviente para mantener sus recuerdos en vida es su esposa Faustina Gonzalez, hijos: Jose Francisco Escamilla & Alma Gallegos, Manuel Escamilla...

Mar 26, 2022

Ezekiel Ahmad Dawson

“Zeke”

Age 39 of Crest Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home.

Born May 10, 1982 in Joliet, Ezekiel Ahmad was a son of Buzz and Ellen (Cigler) Dawson. Zeke brought joy and happiness to everyone he knew. He had a passion for cooking and gardening...

Mar 25, 2022

Bruce Stephen Hockin, 77, passed away on March 25, 2022.

Bruce spent 30 years working at International Harvester in Burr Ridge,IL. He started as a blacksmith apprentice and then worked in various areas at the plant. He spent his time in the tin, machine, and assembly shops and retired as a shop supervisor.  Bruce was an all-around...

Mar 24, 2022

Dorothy Mae Rommel Janda (nee’ Matuszewski)

Age 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Amita Health Adventist Medical Center in Bolingbrook.

Born February 6, 1936 in Joliet, Dorothy Mae was a daughter of Albert and Christine (Valek) Matuszewski. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Providence High...

Mar 21, 2022

Guacolda Barahona Larrain of Wilmington, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022 at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Guacolda was a native of the country of Chile. She was born on June 3, 1936, and was the youngest of nine children and a daughter of Teresa Larrain Canales and Javier Barahona Sotomayor.

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Mar 12, 2022

Claude H. Gordan, Jr.

Age 88 and lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet with his family by his side.

Born May 23, 1933 in Joliet, Claude was a son of Claude Gordan, Sr. and Veronica (Rys) Oberts. He was raised and educated in Joliet...

Mar 11, 2022

Zofia Josephina Brunice Szelenbaum (nee’ Rutkowska)

Age 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Salud Wellness in Joliet.

Born May 15, 1924 in Poland, Zofia spent three years in a Nazi war camp and met her future Polish husband in a refugee camp. Throughout Zofia’s life she remained a devoted parishioner to...

Mar 8, 2022

Audrey Jean Churnovic nee Welz, age 95, a lifelong resident of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at home with her family by her side.

Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Richard, loving mother of Richard (Nancy) Churnovic, Jr., Lynn (Michael) Miller, Janice (Jim) Coats, John (Sylvia) Churnovic, Mary Ann (Alan)...

Mar 4, 2022

John Bernard Vogrin, age 62, at rest on Friday, March 4, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.

John is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Jeanette (nee Schoech) Vogrin; children, Melissa (Bret) Onderisin, Nicole Vogrin, Becky (fiancé Ryan Abernathy) Vogrin; granddaughter, Leah Onderisin; siblings, Cathy (Vago) Galounis, Patti (Bob) Edwards, Lori (Ken) Krumreich and Jim...

Mar 3, 2022

Dr. Gregory “Doc” Jackson passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at the age of 75.

A lifelong sports fan, he played high school basketball for The Central Bears of South Bend, Indiana in his hometown. He graduated from the University of Indiana optometry program before proudly serving in the...

Mar 2, 2022

Laura Kimak (nee Jandura), 72, lifelong resident of Joliet and the New Lenox area, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Dwayne Kimak; two daughters, Jennifer (James) Marchert Jr., and Pamela (David) Shepard; six grandchildren, Melanie (Nathan) Collins, Jessica (Alex) Shugarman, James Marchert III, Emily, Nicole, and...

Mar 1, 2022

Maureen “Moe” Levesque (nee Scully), 72 of Bartlett,IL. entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents George and Jean (nee Whitgrove) Scully and her sister in law Patty Tait Scully.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 52 years...

Feb 28, 2022

Frederick Martin, age 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Fred is survived by his wife of 72 years, Maryrose (née Luchik) and children: Sharon (the late Mark) Evans, Janice (John) Sinchak, Fredrick (Ruth) Martin, and Christopher (Eileen) Martin; grandchildren: Kyleen Evans, Tonille Evans, Hailey Mary Evans, Amanda (Matt) Bethards,...

Feb 28, 2022

Joseph Wolf

“Chach”

Age 91 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 with his family by his side.

Born March 16, 1930 in Joliet, Joseph was a son of Anton and Mary (Mufich) Wolf. He was raised and educated in Joliet and attended Joliet Catholic High School. Following High School,...