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Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Gilberto Gloria

Gilberto Gloria

Dec 22, 2020

Gilberto Gloria, age 38, passed away suddenly on December 22, 2020.

Gilberto is survived by his father Pedro (Sylvia Sanchez) Gloria and mother Graciela (Jorge) Carbajal; sisters, Yolanda Velez, Karina Gloria; brother Gustavo Gloria; paternal grandmother Maria Castillo; maternal grandmother Theresa Tobias; and his nieces and nephews, Viviana Castillo, Alex Gonzalez, Alina Gonzalez, Xavier...

Derik "D.J." Leal

Derik "D.J." Leal

Dec 21, 2020

Derik Jason Leal

“D.J.”

Age 42 of Crest Hill, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born September 19, 1978 in Chicago, Derik is a son of Rose and Peter Leal. He was raised and educated in the Crest Hill area and graduated from...

Ronald W Prete, Sr.

Ronald W Prete, Sr.

Dec 20, 2020

Ronald W. Prete, Sr.

Age 79 of Tinley Park, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at ManorCare Health Services in Hinsdale.

Born April 16, 1941 in Chicago, Ronald was a son of William and Virginia (Bradbury) Prete. He was raised and educated in Chicago and graduated from Calumet High School with the class...

John DiVecchio

John DiVecchio

Dec 19, 2020

John DiVecchio passed peacefully into eternity to be with our Lord on December 19, 2020.

He was born on August 20, 1929 to Pelino and Marianna (Puracchio) DiVecchio in Joliet, Illinois. Times were difficult for them in the United States, so the family returned to their home in Sant'Eufemia a Maiella, Italy when John...

James Robert Conroy

James Robert Conroy

Dec 18, 2020

James R. Conroy, 89, passed away peacefully under Hospice Care in Westminster, Colorado (formerly of Joliet, IL) on December 18, 2020. Jim was born in Joliet, IL to Robert and Margaret Conroy. He was a graduate of Joliet Central High School.

Jim was retired from AT&T. He lived his life to the fullest. He...

Rudolph "Rudy" Smolich

Rudolph "Rudy" Smolich

Dec 17, 2020

Rudolph (Rudy) Smolich, age 92, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2020 with his family by his side.

Born October 10, 1928, in Crest Hill, to the late Anton and Catherine (Spelich) Smolich.

Survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Lois (Murray) Smolich; devoted children, Kevin Smolich (Glenn Boettger), Kelly (Douglas) Koster; ...

Frances M. (Kararo)  Hakey

Frances M. (Kararo) Hakey

Dec 15, 2020

Frances M. Hakey (nee Kararo), age 80, at rest at her home on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Frances is survived by her husband of 57 years, Richard Hakey; children, Mark Hakey, Rick (Jennifer) Hakey, Madonna (Jason) Hamilton and Michelle (Patrick) Brown; grandchildren, Lauren (Brett) Stengele, Cody and...

Marian R (Mutz)  Govednik

Marian R (Mutz) Govednik

Dec 15, 2020

Marian R. Govednik (nee Mutz)

Age 90 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born September 8, 1930 in Joliet, Marian Rose was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Solante) Mutz. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School...

Rosario Arias

Rosario Arias

Dec 10, 2020

Rosario (nee Sosa) Arias, age 67, passed away on December 10th 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Rosario is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Adolfo G. Arias; three loving children, Adolfo (Rachael). Esteban (Claudia) and Jacqueline (Hipolito) Flores; loving grandmother of Adolfo, Olivia, Emilio, Jesus, Aranza Arias; Carla and...

George N. Price

George N. Price

Dec 8, 2020

George N. Price, age 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020.

George is survived by his loving wife, Wanda (nee Durys) Price; children, Agnes (John) Miniuk, Anna (Keith) Marchant, Doug (Jennifer Reynoso) Price and Dennis Price; grandchildren, John and Julian Miniuk, Justin Marchant, Jackson and Devon Price, Aaron, Aidan, Janelle; mother, Bernadine (nee...

Rita Ann Orzechowski

Rita Ann Orzechowski

Dec 7, 2020

Rita Ann Orzechowski, age 89, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7th, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Rita is survived by her brother-in-law Thomas Lerner, Sr., her many nieces and nephews, and dozens of great and great-great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband Walter Orzechowski; parents Joseph and Clara...

Paul J. Sarcletti

Paul J. Sarcletti

Dec 6, 2020

Paul J. Sarcletti, age 74, went home to be with his Father to receive his heavenly reward on Sunday, December 6, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

Paul is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Jeanne (nee Getson) Sarcletti; children, Christopher P. (Ivy) Sarcletti, Jenny (Corey) McQuade; five grandchildren, Hugo...

Joseph G. Mucka, Jr.

Joseph G. Mucka, Jr.

Dec 3, 2020

Joseph G. Mucka, Jr.

Age 70 of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Swedish Covenant Hospital.

Born August 13, 1950 in Chicago, Joseph was the son of Joseph, Sr. and Lucille (Chiavola) Mucka. He was raised and educated in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of the city. Joseph was employed with the...

Frank "Fritz" Gecan, Jr.

Frank "Fritz" Gecan, Jr.

Dec 3, 2020

Frank Gecan, age 84 passed away on Thursday December 3, 2020.

Frank is survived by his devoted Daughter and Son-in-law, Diane and Dennis Soave; cherished Grandchildren, Amanda Blank, Troy Blank, Steve (Jessica) Gecan and Cailey Gecan; precious great Grandchildren, Stevie Gecan, Scarlett “Rosie” Gecan and Emma Blank

Sister, Kay (Norm, deceased) Miller and Brother, James...

Catherine L. (Capitino)  Frankovich

Catherine L. (Capitino) Frankovich

Dec 3, 2020

Catherine “Katie” Frankovich, age 92, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother entered eternal life on Thursday, December 3, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

She was born on January 1, 1928 to the late Anthony and Catherine (nee Puleo) Capitino. Katie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Anthony Frankovich; her siblings,...

Mauricio Alvarez

Mauricio Alvarez

Dec 2, 2020

Mauricio Alvarez

Edad: 51

Mauricio Alvarez fue un servidor fiel a Dios. El tomo gran parte en los encuentros juveniles de Chicago. Construyo una iglesia en Mexico y deja una empresa a cargo de su familia. El vivio con un gozo en el alma, lleno de amor a su familia y amigos,

“Y...

Donald L. Randich

Donald L. Randich

Nov 30, 2020

Donald L. Randich

Age 85 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020 at Willow Falls Senior Living Community.

Born October 17, 1935 in Joliet, Don was the youngest of 11 children of Marion and Patricia Randich.  A lifelong resident of his beloved city of Crest Hill, following his 1953 graduation of Lockport...

Leonne (Gerl)  Will

Leonne (Gerl) Will

Nov 28, 2020

Leonne Will (nee Gerl), age 96, of Shorewood, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 28, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Will (1979), and all 7 of her siblings: Josephine, and Edward “Sonny” as youths, Marie (Frank) Wojeske, Bernice (Jay) Kickels, Dorothy (Mike) Savich, John (Alene)...

Carmen (Valdez) Minor

Carmen (Valdez) Minor

Nov 27, 2020

Carmen (Valdez) Minor, age 78, passed away on November 27, 2020 in Joliet, Illinois. Born in Pharr, Texas on August 1, 1942, Carmen lived in McAllen, Texas for nearly 50 years before moving to Illinois in 1990.

She is preceded in death by her father, Enrique Valdez; her mother, Martha Consuelo Ramat Centeno and her son-in-law Walter...

Mario Smoglian

Mario Smoglian

Nov 27, 2020

Mario Smoglian, age 96, at rest on Friday, November 27, 2020.

Mario is survived by his loving daughters, Olga Robertson, Eleonora (Jay) LaFontaine, Silvia (Rick) Gans and Beatrice (Joseph) O’Connor; grandchildren, Michelle (Matthew) Zanzola, Sofia (Chris Cabin) Gans, Hannah (Scott) Eley, Ian and Claire O’Connor; great-granddaughter, Maya Francesca and Alexander Zanzola and Luna Sofia Eley; best friend...

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