Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Graciela Rosa Gloria Leanos "Chela"

Graciela Rosa Gloria Leanos "Chela"

Oct 30, 2021

Graciela Rosa Gloria Leanos “Chela”, 21, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 30, 2021

Graciela had such a beautiful and kind soul always helping everyone out and always helping her mom out no matter what. She was a beloved and beautiful daughter, sister, niece, aunt and granddaughter who will be deeply missed.

She is preceded...

Edward J. Batis Sr.

Edward J. Batis Sr.

Oct 30, 2021

Edward J. Batis, Sr.

Age 96.  At rest Saturday, October 30, 2021, at Senior Star at Weber Place.  Born in Joliet to the late Rudolph and Amelia (nee Kostolny) Batis.  Edward was a lifelong resident of Joliet. Graduate of Joliet Township High School Class of 1943 and Joliet Junior College.  Served in the Marine Corps 1943 -1946...

Marvin F. Hank Jr.

Marvin F. Hank Jr.

Oct 30, 2021

Marvin F. Hank Jr., age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 30, 2021 with his loving family by his side.

Marvin is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years, Robin (nee McDonald); children, Alyssa (Dan) Brown, Alex Hank and Eric Hank; parents, Marvin Sr. and Jean (nee Sienko) Hank; two sisters, Janet...

Edmundo Figueroa

Edmundo Figueroa

Oct 29, 2021

Edmundo Figueroa Castañeda, 49 de Joliet fallecio el Viernes 29 de Octubre de 2021

Nuestro papi era el major hijo, papa, hermano y abuelo. Siempre daba luz a nuestras vidas con su sentido del humor y con su amor. Trabajo duro todo su vida para darnos todo lo major siempre lo recordoremos en momentos llenos de felicidad....

Thomas A. Cemeno

Thomas A. Cemeno

Oct 28, 2021

Thomas A. Cemeno

Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at his home with family by his side.

Thomas proudly served in the United States Navy during World War II, and started working at an early age at the Chellino Cheese Company, a family-owned business. He served as President and...

Donna M. Mlakar

Donna M. Mlakar

Oct 26, 2021

Donna Marie Mlakar

Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at Regency Care of Morris under the care of Lightways Hospice with her family by her side. Donna was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her...

Lucille Ann (Pruss)  Welz

Lucille Ann (Pruss) Welz

Oct 23, 2021

Lucille “Lou Ann” (nee Pruss) Welz, 90, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 23, 2021 in Joliet, IL.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband; Robert T. Welz, parents;

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children; Robert (Connie), Jamie Alan, Randall (Late Leslie 1995). Also surviving her are her grandchildren; Jessica,...

Patricia L. (Krall)  Hoffman

Patricia L. (Krall) Hoffman

Oct 22, 2021

Patricia L. Hoffman (nee’ Krall)

“Pat”

Age 78 of Diamond, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side.

Pat was most proud of her children and grandchildren, they were her greatest joy. She retired from State Farm Insurance as a secretary and with...

Mary E. DelRose

Mary E. DelRose

Oct 22, 2021

Mary E. DelRose

Age 90 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet with her loving family by her side.

Mary was a loving and generous mom and grandmother who will be greatly missed and remembered for her fabulous meals, especially her homemade raviolis, but mostly for...

Geraldine E. (Rimmke)  Nurczyk

Geraldine E. (Rimmke) Nurczyk

Oct 21, 2021

Geraldine E. Nurczyk (nee Rimmke), age 95, at rest on Thursday, October 21, 2021.

Geraldine is survived by Delmar Miller, John L. (Nancy) Nurczyk and Robert (Gwen) Nurczyk; grandchildren, Michael (Adriane) Miller, JoAnne Mata and Sean (Cristi) Miller, Amy (Terry) Barnes, John (Danae) Nurczyk and Lisa Nurczyk, Leigh Ann (Steve) Sykes and Adam Nurczyk;...

Betty K. (Kinder)  Bluth

Betty K. (Kinder) Bluth

Oct 19, 2021

Betty K. Bluth (nee’ Kinder)

Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Our Lady of Angels Nursing Home in Joliet under the care of Lightways Hospice.

Born August 25, 1932 in Jonesboro, Illinois, Betty Kathryn was a daughter of Robert and Elnora (Modglin) Kinder. She moved to Crest Hill...

John G. Palmer

John G. Palmer

Oct 18, 2021

John G. Palmer Born December 29, 1947, Died October 18, 2021

Composed by John G. Palmer.

Age 73 years, as the eldest of 6 children, born to Roy (Wuzzy) and Elizabeth (Betty) Palmer of Monroe, Michigan. Survived by Geri, my beloved and caring wife of 32 years, also survived by my son, Alan...

Jaime Reyes

Jaime Reyes

Oct 18, 2021

Jaime (Merejo)(Tuna) Reyes 52 Años De edad, originario de Villa Juarez S.L.P. Radicaba por varios años en Joliet Il. Fallecio Lunes Octubre 18,2021.

Querido hijo de Consuelo Reyes(+) Y Guadalupe Torres. Lo Sobrevive su querida esposa Maria Lupita Reyes Y hijos, Dellanira (Heriberto) Salgado, Mireya (Alfredo) Gonzalez, Jaime (Priscilla) Reyes, Andre Reyes, Leonardo Reyes. Querido Hermano De...

Scott Michael Surges

Scott Michael Surges

Oct 13, 2021

Scott Michael Surges

Age 64 of Joliet, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 13, 2021 at his home.

Born June 14, 1957 in Joliet, Scott was a son of Gordon and Lois (O’Neil) Surges. Scott graduated from Joliet Catholic High School and worked for the City of Joliet Street and Water Departments for a total...

Raymond E. Male

Raymond E. Male

Oct 12, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Raymond Male, our loving devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all whose lives he touched.

Raymond, age 73, a resident of Shorewood passed away peacefully October 12, 2021 at home with his family at his side.

Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 50 years,...

Lourdes Hernandez

Lourdes Hernandez

Oct 11, 2021

Lourdes Hernandez (nee Cruz), age 75, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 with her loving family by her side.

Lourdes was known for her outstanding cooking. She learned at a young age how to cook and care for her family. You could always find her in the kitchen preparing anything from a simple...

Sharon Kuban Dow

Sharon Kuban Dow

Oct 8, 2021

Sharon M. Dow (nee Kuban), 77, of Joliet passed away on Friday, Oct, 8, 2021, surrounded by her four children. Sharon was born on March 29, 1944 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Joliet, & resided in Joliet all of her life. She was the daughter of Theresa M. (Palla) and Joseph R. Kuban, Jr.

Sharon attended St. Joseph’s...

Maria Ricarda Zamudio

Maria Ricarda Zamudio

Oct 8, 2021

Con nuestros corazones rotos y profunda tristeza anunciamos el fallecimiento de Maria Ricarda Zamudio a la edad de 76, esposa amorosa, madre, abuela y amiga de todas esas personas con las que ella convivo. “Rica”, como muchos la conocían, falleció el 8 de octubre del 2021 en su casa rodeada de su amado esposo, hijas y nietas a su...

JoAnne (Simunovich)  Horvat

JoAnne (Simunovich) Horvat

Oct 4, 2021

With profound sadness we announce the passing of JoAnne Horvat, our loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all whose lives she touched. JoAnne, age 80, a resident of Shorewood, passed away peacefully October 4, 2021 at her home with her loving family at her side.

JoAnne was a life-long resident of the Joliet/Shorewood area,...

Miguel A Pina

Miguel A Pina

Oct 4, 2021

Miguel A. Pina

Age 36 of Joliet, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Born July 8, 1985 in Joliet, Miguel was the son of Miguel and Dolores (Guzman) Pina. He was raised and educated in Joliet and went on to become an Operating Engineer and proud member...

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