Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Kenneth L. Peterson

Kenneth L. Peterson

Jan 11, 2022

Kenneth L. Peterson

Age 77 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Amita Health Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born May 28, 1944 in Joliet, Kenneth was a son of the late Sven and Agnes (Kellsner) Peterson. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with...

Alex J. Soley Jr., Obl. OSB

Alex J. Soley Jr., Obl. OSB

Jan 11, 2022

Alex “Al” John Soley Jr. Obl. OSB, age 70, born into eternal life on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Al was a proud Oblate of the Order of St. Benedict in which he associated with the Benedictine community to enrich his Christian way of life. He was also a Third-Degree Knight of Columbus....

Erika (Van Dur Furth Bagdanowich)  Baillie-David

Erika (Van Dur Furth Bagdanowich) Baillie-David

Jan 9, 2022

Erika Baillie-David (Van Dur Furth Bagdanowich), age 92, kicked open the pearly white gates on January 9th, 2022, after her earthly body could no longer contain her unrelenting spirit. Erika’s legacy is carried on through her children, Sonja and Clive, her granddaughter Elaine, and through all the lives she came into contact with.

Erika was born in...

William F. Scholtes

William F. Scholtes

Jan 9, 2022

William Francis Scholtes

“Bill”

Age 98, passed away peacefully January 9, 2022 at his home.  Born June 20, 1923 in Joliet, IL, William was the son of the late Nicholas and Barbara (Fonck) Scholtes. William devoted his life to his family.  He was a loving, generous, and selfless soul.

William Scholtes was a...

Richard M. Micus

Richard M. Micus

Jan 8, 2022

Richard Micus possessed remarkable magnetism, from the moment he was born on March 22, 1974 in Chicago, IL to Donna Micus, until his sudden passing on January 8, 2022 at the age of 47, with his daughter Jordan Micus by his side. He had the ability to immerse anyone in conversation, no matter the topic, and the drive to...

Janice M. Andrews

Janice M. Andrews

Jan 8, 2022

Janice M. Andrews, age 84, entered her heavenly home on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL.

Janice was born and raised on Joliet’s East Side where she attended St Cyril & Methodius, as well as St. Francis Academy. While working at Barrets, on the corner of Henderson and Jackson, she met...

Cresencia (Rodriguez)  Martinez

Cresencia (Rodriguez) Martinez

Jan 7, 2022

Cresencia (Rodriguez) Martinez, 89, de Joliet  eterno descanso el Viernes 7 de Enero de 2022.

Cresencia nació de Masedonio y Locadia Rodriguez en México. Ella fue profundamente amada y será extrañada.

Le sobreviven su quierdo esposo; Francisco Maritinez su hijo; Juan Martinez, hijas; Clementina Rodriguez, Margarita Guzman, Martina Martinez ,Grancisca Martinez y nietos y familiares...

Ervin "Cook" Anderson

Ervin "Cook" Anderson

Jan 7, 2022

Ervin Lloyd Anderson, age 84, entered his heavenly home on Friday, January 7, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Ervin dedicated 45 years as a track inspector with EJ&E Railroad and had a great love for trains. He was a longtime member of the Joliet Moose. Ervin was active in his local church, Crystal...

Raymond E Swank Jr.

Raymond E Swank Jr.

Jan 5, 2022

Raymond E. Swank, Jr., 49, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Left to cherish his memory is his beloved mother: Janice (nee Kempke); loving siblings, Chris (Mark) Smith, Kathy (Thomas) Perry, Phillip (Diane) Cooper, Kimberly Navarro and Edith (George) Walsh; cherished nieces and nephews; Crystal, Nathaniel (Marianne), Johanna (Josh),...

Jean H. (Parkes)  McKanna

Jean H. (Parkes) McKanna

Jan 4, 2022

Jean Hilda Parkes McKanna peacefully passed away January 4, 2022, at the age of 92.  She was born February 15, 1929, in Bewdley, England.  She married Bernard W. McKanna and immigrated to America in 1946 after the bombings of London during World War II.   Her talents were many; she was an extremely accomplished seamstress, knitter, and devout animal...

Caroline E. Davis

Caroline E. Davis

Jan 2, 2022

Caroline Elizabeth Davis (Cassidy) was born on April 4th 1962, to Michael and Anne (Nancy ) Cassidy of Ireland and Harvey, Illinois.

She was the youngest of seven cherished children. She graduated from Thornwood High School and Catherine College Secretarial School. She was employed at UPS as a Receipt and Dispatch Specialist for 25 years and a...

Therese Ann (Krizmanic)  Terdich

Therese Ann (Krizmanic) Terdich

Jan 1, 2022

Therese Ann Terdich (nee Krizmanic)

Age 91 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on New Year’s Day, Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Presence Villa Franciscan in Joliet.

Born June 3, 1930 in Joliet, Therese was a daughter of John and Cenka (nee Bajt) Krizmanic. She was a lifelong resident of Joliet and worked as a secretary...

Margaret Ann Attaway

Margaret Ann Attaway

Dec 30, 2021

Margaret Ann Attaway, 92, passed away at Senior Star Memory Care in Romeoville,IL., on Thursday, December 30, 2021.

Survived by her loving daugthers, Margaret Rose (Bradley) Gilbert and Patricia Ann (Donald) Kroesch; son-in-law, Lesley Sanders; sister, Bernadine (George) Price; sister-in-law, Delores (Robert) Colstock; grandchildren, James (Allison) Kroesch, Jeffrey (Veronica) Kroesch, Crystal Gilbert, Shannon Marquardt, Tana (Jack) Brylewski,...

Kevin Emmett Quigley

Kevin Emmett Quigley

Dec 28, 2021

Kevin Emmett Quigley

Age 69 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born November 23, 1952 in Joliet, Kevin was a son of Emmett and Veronica (Deany) Quigley. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the class of...

April D. (Anderson)  Frausto

April D. (Anderson) Frausto

Dec 27, 2021

April D. Frausto (nee’ Anderson)

Age 68 of Joliet and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021 from a life-long illness at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Born July 19, 1953 in Chicago, April was a daughter of Bob and Dolores (Carroll) Anderson. April was raised and educated in Chicago and then...

Wayne Arthur Schewe Jr.

Wayne Arthur Schewe Jr.

Dec 27, 2021

Wayne Arthur Schewe Jr., age 51, died at Edwards Hospital due to complications of Covid-19 on Monday, December 27, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

Born June 19, 1970 in Joliet to Wayne Schewe Sr. and Beverly Schewe (nee Slucki). He attended St. Raymond’s Grade School and graduated from Joliet Catholic High...

Alex "Tom" Tomasino

Alex "Tom" Tomasino

Dec 27, 2021

Alex Tomasino

“Tom”

Age 93 of Joliet, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

Born October 15, 1928 in Mark, Illinois, Tom was a son of Alessandro and Catterina Tomasino. Tom was a longtime resident of Joliet and spent his career as a carpenter foreman. He was employed...

Bernice "Bea" Nemanich

Bernice "Bea" Nemanich

Dec 25, 2021

Bernice "Bea" M. Nemanich, resident of the Parc in Joliet, passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday, December 25, 2021.

Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Christine (nee Vranicar) Nemanich; sister Frances (Stephen) Sefcik; and brothers, Frank Nemanich and Robert Nemanich.

Survived by her nieces and...

Richard W. Stonitsch

Richard W. Stonitsch

Dec 25, 2021

Richard “Dick” William Stonitsch, 81, of Minooka, IL passed away Saturday, Christmas morning (December 25, 2021).  He was born in Joliet, IL to Helen (nee Swan) and Arthur Stonitsch.

He is survived by his cherished and devoted wife of 34 years, Mary Lou (Briski) Stonitsch; children, Sheri (Robert Duane) Boyett, William (Judy) Stonitsch, Todd...

Leonard Russell Overcash Sr.

Leonard Russell Overcash Sr.

Dec 22, 2021

Leonard Russell Overcash Sr., age 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Leonard is survived by his wife, MaryFran; sons, Josh (Andrea) Overcash and Rusty (Julie) Overcash; daughters, Paula Overcash, Leann (Rick) Lund, Mary Kelly (Randy) Anderson, Stephanie (Tom) Gajdorus and Libby (Mark) Augustine; grandchildren, Todd, Derrick and Jessica Overcash, Justin, Julia and...

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