Joliet, IL Obituaries

Feb 27, 2022

Anne V. Olszta (nee Prospero), age 87, passed away, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease, peacefully at home on Sunday, February 27, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Anne is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Edwin A. Olszta Sr.; children, Annette (Mike) Murphy, Edwin Jr. (Patty) Olszta, Anthony (Denise)...

Feb 24, 2022

Catherine Dolores Bernice Anzelc Emery, age 89, passed away gracefully on Thursday, February 24, 2022.

Born May 2, 1932 in Rockdale, IL, a resident of Wheaton, IL for 20 years and of Lemont, IL for the last 40 years.

Catherine is survived by her two loving children: Robert (Lynne) Emery and Diane Emery; loving grandchildren:...

Feb 22, 2022

George Petrilla

Age 91 of Crest Hill, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet with his loving family by his side. George was born on July 20, 1930, in Joliet, IL.  After high school George proudly joined the United States Navy during the Korean War. Once he was discharged,...

Feb 21, 2022

James L. Clementi, age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 21, 2022. Jim was born August 28, 1930 to the late Luigi and Louisa (Colzani) Clementi in Joliet. Jim has been a Joliet resident all his life. On July 10, 1954 he married Eleanor Ward at Sacred Heart Catholic Church and together they built their home...

Feb 15, 2022

Pauline V. Cemeno

“Polly”

Age 92 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at her son’s home with family by her side.

Born November 5, 1929 in Joliet, Polly was a daughter of Bill and Rose (Metille) Werner, and was raised and educated in the Joliet area. Polly was a...

Feb 14, 2022

Juan Antonio Orozco Age:46 Passed away: February 14,2022 Juan Antonio llegó a los Estados Unidos en busca del Sueño Americano. Dejó atrás a su mamá y a su papá para lograr una vida mejor para él, su esposa y, más adelante, a la familia que irían construyendo. Juan Antonio era un luchador. Tenía más de un trabajo para darle...

Feb 14, 2022

Dorothy Jeanette Partipilo

Age 86 of Crest Hill and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 14, 2022 at Rock Run Place in Joliet.

Born August 25, 1935 in Chicago, Dorothy was a daughter of Joseph and Ann (Horina) Knize. She was raised and educated in the Chicagoland area and throughout her life...

Feb 14, 2022

John Joseph Shaw, Jr. “Shoes”, 64, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022

John was born March 11, 1957 and raised in Joliet, graduating from St. Cyril Methodius Grade School, and Providence Catholic High School. John was a diehard Chicago White Sox fan and Chicago Blackhawks fan. He loved playing slow-pitch softball and was considered one of the...

Feb 10, 2022

Mary Lou Carlson (nee Crnkovic), age 75, at rest on Thursday, February 10, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Mary Lou was a long-time resident of Joliet and graduate of St. Francis Academy class of 1964. She retired from Christian Brothers Services in 2011. Mary Lou volunteered at Taft School as Playground Supervisor, became a...

Feb 9, 2022

Connie Rae Verbic (nee Hazel), 76, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 9, 2022. She was born July 20, 1945 in Bloomington, IL.

Connie was a graduate of Wilmington High School, class of ’63. A licensed beautician, she worked for many years in beauty supply retail before retiring in 2017. An avid Cubs fan, Connie was also...

Feb 8, 2022

On Tuesday, February 8, 2022 the spirit of our dear loved one Stacy Collette Harris departed this life at her residence in Joliet, IL. Stacy was born on June 12, 1981 in Joliet, IL to Vicki Harris and Kenneth Cage. Stacy graduated from Joliet Central High School after which she enlisted in the United States Navy and was stationed...

Feb 8, 2022

Barbara E. O’Connor

Age 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at her home with her children by her side.

Born March 25, 1935 in Joliet, Barbara was a daughter of Hubert and Marie (Matteson) Galass. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township Central High School...

Feb 7, 2022

Theresa Josephine Juresic (Alessio), 90 years old, passed away Monday, February 07, 2022 In her younger life, Josie enjoyed bowling and competed in many leagues. She rarely missed an outing with her Red Hat Divas and was quite the competitor at dominos and hand/foot canasta. Josie traveled extensively to many worldwide locations and also enjoyed many bus trips with...

Feb 4, 2022

Eva Toke, age 83, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Friday, February 4, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Eva was born and raised in Nagymakfa, Hungary. She left Hungary with her husband, Jeno, and brother-in-law, Otto, in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution, with little more than the clothes they were wearing. They settled in the Crest...

Feb 3, 2022

Anthony D. Wolf “Tonchie,” age 87, at rest on Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Amita Healthy Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines.

Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. Tony proudly served in the United States Army, stationed in Ft. Ord, CA. He was a member of KSKJ, Rivals Club and VFW Cantigny Post #367. Tony...

Feb 2, 2022

Joseph E. Scholari,93, passed away on February 2nd, 2022 at Saint Joseph's Hospital from the COVID virus.

He is preceded in death by his wife Marie K. Scholari.

Left to cherish memory are  his three children Kathy, John and Joey, along with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Joseph retired from Caterpillar Tractor, then...

Feb 1, 2022

In your prayers, please remember Rev. Richard G. Ross who passed from this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the age of 80.

Father Richard Ross was born on April 8, 1941 to the late Anthony P. Ross and Rose Kupcso in Chicago, Illinois.  He was baptized at St. Philomena Catholic Church in Chicago.  He was...

Feb 1, 2022

June R. Lesnik (Timm) age 98. On February 1, 2022 our beloved “Looney June” died peacefully at home.

June was born February 21, 1923 to the late Bill and Abbie Timm in Lockport. She moved to Joliet in 1953 when she married the late Joseph Lesnik and there, they raised 7 children.

She is survived...

Feb 1, 2022

Thomas F. Howard, 90, of Joliet, IL died peacefully at home surrounded by his family, including his beloved rescue dog Shadow.

Born in Milwaukee, WI, Tom served honorably in the Navy and then graduated from Marquette University. He later received his MBA from Bradley University.

Tom held various executive positions in the wine and liquor...

Jan 31, 2022

Joann S. (nee Kovacik) Reiter, 89 years old of Crest Hill, IL, died January 31, 2022.

Born June 24, 1932 in Joliet, IL to the late Julia Vrabec Kovacik and Joseph Kovacik.

Preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Reiter Driscoll; parents; siblings, Stephen Andrew (Bingo/PeeWee), Julia Kovacik Snider, Mary Kovacik Weller and Robert Kovacik....