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Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Joe E. Payne

Joe E. Payne

Nov 26, 2020

Joe E. Payne

Age 83 of Crest Hill and formerly of Olney, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born August 24, 1937 in Olney, Joe Edward was a son of Joe and Mary (Curtis) Payne. He was raised/educated in Olney and graduated from...

James Grobarcik

James Grobarcik

Nov 26, 2020

James Frank Grobarcik

August 26, 1956- November 26, 2020

James was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Mary T. (nee Ventura) and Frank J. Grobarcik.

He is survived by his "wife" life partner, Karen L. Johnson; daughter, Julie A. (Fred) Rositch; grandson, James Rositch; sisters, Carol (Ron) Aeschilman...

Todd G. Coyl

Todd G. Coyl

Nov 26, 2020

Todd G. Coyl, age 46, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Todd is survived by his loving wife Debbi Wooton; children, Samantha and Connor Coyl; mother, Annie Coyl; brother, Jimmy Coyl; and sisters, Brenda (Lyle) Hatch, Linda Hinson, Tammy (Dave) Melulis .

He is preceded in death...

Nok (Saengsouriyaso)  Gou

Nok (Saengsouriyaso) Gou

Nov 25, 2020

Nok Gou (nee Saengsouriyaso), 40, passed away peacefully in her home on November 25, 2020 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was preceded in death by Khamphou Manisack and Khamnang Manisack.

Nok is survived by her parents, Kong Saengsouriyasi and Khone Saengsouriyaso, devoted husband of 21 years, Eric Gou, children...

George Enich

George Enich

Nov 25, 2020

George Enich, R.Ph.

Age 73 of Chicago, formerly of Joliet and Rockdale, peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on November 25, 2020.

Born January 19, 1947 to Michael and Violet Enich, George was raised and educated in Rockdale and Joliet, graduating from Joliet West High School. He graduated from Drake University Pharmacy School...

Theresa M. Guenther

Theresa M. Guenther

Nov 24, 2020

Theresa M. Guenther (nee Smrekar), age 91, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.

Theresa is survived by her children, Dale (Theresa) Slaboszewski and Lori (Bryce) McClellan; 6 grandchildren; and 7 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Slaboszewski; second husband, William Guenther; parents, Louis and Mary Smrekar;...

Kevin Clendening

Kevin Clendening

Nov 23, 2020

Kevin James Clendening

Age 28 of Joliet and formerly of Naperville, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020.

Born June 4, 1992 in Hinsdale, Kevin James was a son of James and Lynette (Castner) Clendening. He was raised and educated in Naperville and graduated from Neuqua Valley High School with the class of 2010. Kevin...

Dolores M (Doctor)  DeBarbera

Dolores M (Doctor) DeBarbera

Nov 23, 2020

Dolores M. DeBarbera (nee Doctor)

Age 95 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home.

Born May 8, 1925 in Joliet, Dolores Marie was a daughter of Lawrence and May (Harrington) Doctor. She was raised and educated in Joliet and worked as a nurse for St....

Kevin Inthakoun

Kevin Inthakoun

Nov 22, 2020

Kevin Inthakoun, age 62, born in Laos on August 10, 1958. Entered eternal rest on November 22, 2020 surrounded by his loved ones.

Kevin is survived by his loving wife, Pam Inthakoun; son, Alicton Inthakoun; and granddaughters, Malina and Waverly Inthakoun.

Traditional Laos Services for Kevin will be held privately....

Doris L. Stengele

Doris L. Stengele

Nov 21, 2020

Doris L. Stengele (nee Folkers), age 92, of Joliet and Manitowish Waters, WI, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Lakeshore Rehab and Healthcare in Joliet.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Joseph Stengele of Joliet and her parents Lee and Emily Folkers of Joliet and Frankfort, IL.

Survived...

Joe "Paka" Voitik, Sr.

Joe "Paka" Voitik, Sr.

Nov 19, 2020

Joe “Paka” Voitik, Sr.

Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.

Born September 15, 1933 in Peoria, Joseph was a son of Joseph and Rose Marie (O’Mara) Voitik. He was raised and educated in Joliet and...

Linda P. Papp

Linda P. Papp

Nov 18, 2020

Linda P. Papp, age 77 years, passed away peacefully, Wednesday November 18th 2020 due to complications from the COVID-19 virus.

Preceded  in death  by her loving husband of 36 years, Stephen R. Papp; her parents John P. Hancock, Anita (Aubrey) Hancock; grandmother Lillian (Heither) Kiep; in-laws, John A. Papp, Gizella (Gerencir) Papp; daughter-in-law Kristi...

Theresa (Gawel)  Milewski

Theresa (Gawel) Milewski

Nov 18, 2020

Theresa Milewski (nee Gawel)

Age 72, loving wife of Robert Milewski who preceded her in death. She kept his shoes by the front door as a tribute to him and a symbol that she was waiting to be reunited with him. Theresa died Wednesday, November 18, 2020 after a short battle with Covid-19. The family appreciates her...

Ronald R Kevish

Ronald R Kevish

Nov 14, 2020

Ronald Richard Kevish, age 80, born May 14, 1940, at rest November 14, 2020.

Ronald is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Judith “Judy” (nee Gudac) (2013); parents, Louis and Frances (nee Majetich) Kevish; siblings, Richard Kevish and Robert Kevish.

He is survived by his children, Rona (Damian) Marmion...

Patricia Ann (Koral)  Brozman

Patricia Ann (Koral) Brozman

Nov 14, 2020

Patricia Ann Brozman (nee Koral)

Age 84 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Amita Adventist Health Medical Center in Bolingbrook.

Patricia will be remembered for being an amazing cook and baker.

She is survived by her two daughters: Jody (Marty) Palya and Sally Brozman; son: John Brozman; grandchildren:...

Sarah E. Smith

Sarah E. Smith

Nov 14, 2020

Sarah E. Smith (age 39) of Channahon, passed away on Saturday, November 14th, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice after a courageous 6 ½-year battle with brain cancer.

Sarah was born on September 27, 1981 in Joliet. She was a daughter of Gary and the late Christine (nee Gerencher) Smith. She...

Lottie A (Pantol)  Matile

Lottie A (Pantol) Matile

Nov 12, 2020

Lottie A. Matile (nee Pantol)

Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

Lottie is survived by her daughters: Joyce (the late Edwin) Holden and Judith (David) Harrison; step-children: Connie (Darren) Hoffman, Wayne and James Matile; cherished grandchildren: Melissa (Adam) Singer and Todd Holden, Timothy, Jennifer, James and Stephen Matile; great-grandchildren:...

Joseph A. Kucharz

Joseph A. Kucharz

Nov 11, 2020

Joseph A. Kucharz, age 92, a long-time resident of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2020 at Edward Hospital, Naperville.  Born October 21, 1928 in Joliet, Joe was the son of the late  Walter and Josephine (Novak) Kucharz.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Matthew, Walter, William (Mildred) and Stanley (Edna) Kucharz.

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Mary Ann Lukancic

Mary Ann Lukancic

Nov 11, 2020

Maryann Lukancic

Age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at The Gardens at Park Pointe in Morris, where she has resided since February of 2018.  Maryann was the youngest of nine children born to Louis and Paula (Matko) Lukancic.  Like her siblings, she graduated from St. Joseph Joliet Grade School (1958) and Joliet Township...

Milovan Kisich

Milovan Kisich

Nov 11, 2020

Milovan Kisich, age 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Milovan is survived by loving children, Daniel Kisich, Steven (Theresa) Kisich, Olga (David) Deschamps, and Bosa (David) Goodale; grandchildren, Liana and David, Kristi, Nicole, Michael, Brian, Eric, and Claire, Alexandra, Zachary, Jacquelyn, Jennifer, and David, Michael, Victoria and Hailee; great-grandchildren, Eric and Lauren, Carter and...

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