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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Michael E. Mufich
Oct 2, 2021
Michael E. Mufich Sr., age 67, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday October 2, 2021.
Mike is survived by his loving daughter, Lindsay Michelle Gunier; siblings, Dave (Sandy) Mufich, Mark (Linda) Mufich, Maria (Randy) Jones and Tammy (Mark) Crabtree; nieces, Stephanie Jones, Amanda (Jimmy) Herbert and Krista (Jasand) Ross; great-nephews and nieces, Danny Bartosik, Gabe...
Lawrence Stanley Przybyl
Oct 2, 2021
Lawrence Stanley Przybyl, 90, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021.
Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Dolores; one son, James (Roslind) Lawrence Przybyl; one daughter, Nancy (Louis) Marie Soucek; grandchildren, Jared Aaron Soucek , Christen Neuman, Alyssa Kownacki; and great-grandchildren, Ashyln Anderson and Henry Kownacki. He is also survived by numerous cousins and friends...
Marjorie (Conklin) Papesh
Oct 1, 2021
Marjorie (nee Conklin) Papesh, age 87, of Wilmington died peacefully on October 1, 2021.
Marge retired from the banking industry as a loan officer at Numark Credit Union where she prided herself in helping members improve their lives. Her greatest passion was providing for family and friends. She was an avid gardener who shared an abundance of...
Dolores L. (Chrzanowski) Ambrozich
Oct 1, 2021
Dolores L. Ambrozich “Mrs. Spike,” age 93, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 1, 2021.
Dolores is survived by her children, Edward Ambrozich, Jr. “Skeeter” (Kathryn) Ambrozich and Linda (Donald) Jeffrey; grandchildren, Stacy (Brian Rowell) Ambrozich, Kara Sammet and Stacey (Rob) Whitaker; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Bode Meyer and Riley Whitaker; sister-in-law, Dolores “Smitty” (the...
John J. Novak Jr.
Sep 27, 2021
John J. Novak Jr., born on August 12th, 1936, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on September 27, 2021, with his family faithfully by his side.
John is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jean (nee Evans) Novak; children, John III (Kay) Novak, Lyn (the late Albert) Krusemark, Deborah...
John "JV" Verklan Jr.
Sep 24, 2021
John Verklan, or “JV” as most called-him, 57, passed suddenly from this world on September 22, 2021.
John, a loving husband, caring son, steadfast brother, fierce friend, and consummate tinkerer, was born on February 15, 1964, the first son of the late John Sr and Genell (Roark) Verklan. His family will remember him as a man’s man...
Anthony H. Radetic
Sep 21, 2021
Anthony Radetic, age 94, at rest on Tuesday September 21, 2021 at his home. Anthony was the beloved husband of 65 years to Mary Radetic (nee Dybala) who preceded him in death on Thursday May 21, 2020. Anthony had a long civilian career with Great American Insurance Company, retiring in 1987. Anthony was a WWII veteran whose military career...
Michael T. Walker
Sep 21, 2021
Michael T. Walker
Age 76 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville.
Born October 7, 1944 in Joliet, Michael Thomas was a son of William and Leona (Kretz) Walker. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the class of...
Sherry Ann (Perona) Benco
Sep 18, 2021
Sherry Ann Benco Perona, 58 passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 in Naperville, IL
Sherry was a graduate of Joliet East High School.
She is preceded in death by her father; Clarence Perona.
Left to cherish her memory is her mother; Agnes Perona , one sister; Susan (Scott) Kirby as well as...
Rosemary (Dernulc) Malarich
Sep 18, 2021
Rosemary (Dernulc) Malarich
Born: December 11, 1927
Died: September 18, 2021
Age 93
Rose was born December 11, 1927 in Joliet, IL, the oldest daughter of Rudy and Jennie (Smolich) Dernulc. Rose and her three sisters, Dorothy, Gloria and Lois were raised in Rockdale, IL. where Rose eventually attended Providence High...
Lawrence Joseph Kunke
Sep 16, 2021
Lawrence J. “Larry” Kunke, 65, passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 in Morris, IL.
Lawrence was born on July 22, 1956 in Joliet, IL to the late Walter and Carol Kunke.
He was raised in Channahon most of his life and worked for Walmart in Morris, IL and will be missed dearly....
Mary Louise (DeSignor) Bozich
Sep 12, 2021
Mary Louise Bozich (DeSignor), age 79 passed away peacefully September 12th, 2021, at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born November 5th, 1941, in Joliet, Illinois to Frank and Mary DeSignor. She married Richard Bozich Sr. in 1962. They then moved to Channahon, Il where they raised their two children.
Mary Lou was...
Anton J. Semrov Sr.
Sep 12, 2021
Anton J. Semrov Sr., age 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 12, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.
Anton is survived by his daughters, Jennifer (Rodney) French, Ann-Marie (Steve) Lieberman, Anton (Sophie) Semrov Jr. and Lou-Ann (Ryan) Keyser; grandchildren, Derby and Ella French, Dylan and Aria Lieberman, Wyland and Isaac Semrov, Lillian and...
Francisco Luis Guzman Garcia
Sep 9, 2021
Francisco Luis Guzman Garcia, 75, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 in Joliet,Illinois.
A concrete laborer and his love for soccer Francisco was a loving husband who took great care of his wife even through one of her most difficult times. A incredibly wonderful father, he was always there to make sure we were provided for....
Ruthie L. Poke
Sep 6, 2021
Mother Ruthie L Poke, affectionately known as “Maw-Maw”, was born August 1, 1945 to Frank and Selena Griffin in Greenville, Mississippi. The angels call her home on Monday, September 6, 2021.
Mother Poke met and married the “Love of Her Life”, Felix Poke on November 11, 1962. The family decided to relocate to Joliet, Illinois in 1963,...
Theresa Anne Augustyniak
Sep 5, 2021
Theresa Anne Augustyniak, 71, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Joliet, Illinois.
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois Theresa was a graduate of Five Holy Martyrs School and St. Barbara High School. She worked 28 years with the U.S. federal government up to her retirement. Her love for animals was great especially for her dogs. Her...
Karen R. Erickson
Sep 5, 2021
Karen R. Erickson, age 71, at rest on Sunday, September 5, 2021 with her loving family by her side.
Karen is survived by her children, Joel (Kathy) Ackeret, Jonathan Ackeret and Jenna (Dave) Schilke; grandchildren, Jeffrey, Isabella and Shauna Ackeret, Elin Ackeret, Madeline and Benjamin Schilke; siblings, Susan Pogvara, Lloyd Erickson and Sandra (Michael)...
Joanne C. (Today) Dorr
Sep 2, 2021
Joanne C. Dorr (nee Today)
Age 79 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield.
Born August 8, 1942 in Joliet, Joanne was the daughter of John and Mary (Podnar) Today. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Lockport Township High School...
Jeanna Marie Pacheco-Khan
Aug 30, 2021
Jeanna Marie Pacheco-Khan
Age 51 of Plano, Texas and formerly of Joliet, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2021 at Advent Health Hospital in DeLand, Florida.
Born December 10, 1969 in Joliet, Jeanna Marie was a daughter of Robert, Sr. and Sandra (Clark) Pacheco. Jeanna was a professional Bingo player and was known as the...
Dolores M. (Terlep) Colabuono
Aug 29, 2021
Dolores Marie Colabuono (nee Terlep)
Age 94, formerly of Joliet and recently a resident of Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, Illinois, passed away quietly in the company of her sons on Sunday, August 29, 2021.
Born April 19, 1927 in Joliet, Dolores was preceded in death by her husband: Theodore; her son; Scott (Nijole) Colabuono; parents:...
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