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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Dorothy A. Mahan
Jul 8, 2021
Dorothy Ann Mahan (nee Govednik) passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Thursday, July 8, 2021.
Dorothy is survived by her devoted husband John. She is also survived by her loving daughters, Joanna (Jeff) Johnston and Lynda (Jean-Francois) Chavatte and her loving son John (Pam). Beloved Nana to Brooke Johnston and...
Debra "Debbie" M. (DeVine) Mangognia
Jul 7, 2021
Debra M. Mangognia
“Debbie”
Age 61 of Lockport, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at home with her family by her side.
Born July 1, 1960 in Des Moines, Iowa, Debra was a daughter of Frances (Quinn) and the late Leroy K. DeVine.
Debbie is the loving mother to...
Richard "Dicko" Kovacevich
Jul 5, 2021
Richard S. Kovacevich
“Dicko”
Age 70 of Minooka, passed away peacefully Monday, July 5, 2021 at his home.
Born October 19, 1950 in Joliet, Richard was a son of Nicholas, Sr. and Rose (Maravich) Kovacevich. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High School with the class of...
John "Joe" Tamayo
Jul 5, 2021
John “Joe” Tamayo
Age 71 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 5, 2021.
Born February 4, 1950, John Joseph was a son of Jesus and Maria (Rico) Tamayo. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with the class of 1968. Following graduation, Joe...
Michael Richard Majetic
Jul 1, 2021
Michael Richard Majetic
Age 58 of Shorewood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and love on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born November 8, 1962 in Joliet, Michael was a son of Patricia (Zaccaria) and the late Eugene Majetic. Michael worked as a carpenter and was...
William Paul "Smitty" Smith Sr.
Jun 29, 2021
The Lord giveth, and he taketh away, but not without the gift of presence and experience. On June 29th 2021, at The Edward Hines VA Hospital with his loving family at his bedside, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Good Friend to many, " William P Smith Sr." [Smitty] was called home by the Creator to take his rightful place amongst...
Humberto Mata
Jun 27, 2021
Humberto Mata, age 67, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at his home with his loving family by his side.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Gloria Mata; children, Dalila (Efrain) Davila, Gloria Illiana (Silvino) Cuevas, Areli (Victor) Renteria and Samuel Mata; grandchildren, Itzel, Chabela, Napo, Sam, Melanie, Nico, Victoria,...
Richard R. Strle
Jun 24, 2021
Richard R. Strle Age 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet. Born January 12, 1935 in Joliet, Richard Raymond was a son of John and Frances (Muren) Strle. He was raised and educated in Joliet. Richard went to work with his brothers Gus and Ed in the concrete and masonry...
Scott Patrick Crotty
Jun 19, 2021
Scott Patrick Crotty
Age 58 of Joliet and formerly of Nevada, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Born July 7, 1962 in Mesa, Arizona, Scott was a son of Michael and Carolyn (Leslie) Crotty. He was raised and educated in Arizona and at a young age moved with...
Joseph R. Stukel
Jun 11, 2021
Joseph R. Stukel, a ge 80, of Joliet passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 with his loving family by his side. Born October 9, 1940 in Joliet. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the Class of 1959. A Veteran of the United States Army, Joe was a lifelong parishioner of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church....
Thomas J. Platt
Jun 3, 2021
Thomas John Platt, age 67, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital with his loving family by his side. Born in Augusta, Georgia and raised in Joliet, IL.
Thomas graduated from Joliet East High School and retired from Caterpillar Company after 45 years of service. Thomas loved the outdoors; enjoying...
Louis J. Sylvester
Jun 1, 2021
Louis J. Sylvester, “Lou,” age 72, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.
Lou was the beloved husband of Nancy (nee Torgerson) for 25 years; father of Jim (Rachel) Sylvester, Michelle Carpenter and Kim Churnovic; as well as step-father to Carrie Hale, Kimberly Gioiosa; grandfather to Jimmy,...
Kenneth Pirc
May 30, 2021
Coach Ken Pirc
Surrounded by his family, Ken passed calmly in the early hours of Sunday evening. At 71, Ken touched many hearts throughout his life and left lasting impressions on anyone he met. As a well-respected coach, he took great pride in developing and mentoring youth baseball in the Joliet area. Keeping alive the tradition of...
Donald C. Karcz
May 27, 2021
Donald C. Karcz, Sr., born March 19, 1947, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Medical Center on Thursday, May 27, 2021 with his family at his side. Survived by 4 sons, Don Jr. (Danielle), Chris, Adam (Charity), Nick (SuLien Tu) Karcz, 1 brother Dan (Eva) Karcz, 2 sisters, Terry (late Gary) Pauson, Elaine (late Michael) (Bob) Melhorn. 3 grandchildren,...
Randall "Randy" Sherrill
May 27, 2021
Randall Page Sherrill “Randy,” age 55, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021.
Randy attended college, obtaining a degree in maintenance and repair. For most of his career, Randy was notably known as being a manager in retail for various places; Sears was where most of his work life was spent. Randy’s superb work...
Salvador Michael Magana
May 24, 2021
Salvador Michael Magana, age 32, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021.
Salvador is survived by his mother, Mary (Orozco) Magana; father, Salvador Z. Magana; one son, Salvador Adrian Magana; siblings, Lisa (Rafael) Guzman and Michelle (Magana) Mejia; former brother-in-law, Oscar Mejia; one niece, Alyssa; three nephews, John, Christian and Oscar; numerous cousins, aunts...
Stephen Michalak
May 24, 2021
Stephen Michalak
“Mugsy”
Age 97 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
Born May 23, 1924 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Stephen was the son of Joachim and Irene (Marusak) Michalak. At a young age he moved to Joliet with his family and was raised and educated...
Richard Kevin Schultz
May 22, 2021
Richard Kevin Schultz
Age 51 of Joliet and formerly of Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Born July 19, 1969 in Joliet, Richard was the son of Robert and Bertha (Todd) Schultz. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School...
Mary M (Radich) Sukley
May 22, 2021
Mary Sukley (née Radich)
Age 96 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 22, 2021 with her family by her side in the home where she was born.
Mary was born on August 11, 1924 and was the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Majnarich) Radich. She attended Chaney Grade School and Lockport Township...
Vernon W. Clay
May 15, 2021
Vernon W. Clay “Poppy,” age 88, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 15, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
Vernon is survived by his children, Lyle Clay, Marilyn (Thomas) Darin and Kim (Dennis) Harvey; grandchildren, Tim (Deanne) Clay, Marie Clay, Christie (Zachary) Randich, Kelly Darin, Misty (Matthew) Canfarelli and...
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