Obituaries
Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
William "Bill" D Frescura
Nov 10, 2020
William “Bill” Frescura, age 79, died peacefully at his home of pancreatic cancer on November 10, 2020. Bill graduated from Joliet Township High School, Joliet Junior College, and St. Louis College of Pharmacy – Class of 1965. He spent his entire career at St. Joseph Medical Center (now Amita), serving as the Director of Pharmacy for 33 years.
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Kenneth L. Benco
Nov 9, 2020
Kenneth L. Benco, age 68, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2020.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Sherry A. (nee Perona) Benco; sister, Sandy Heck; mother-in-law, Agnes Perona; sister-in-law, Sue (Scott) Kirby; nieces and nephews, Stephen Kirby, Stephanie (Dave) Crimmins and Julie Pehlke; great-nieces and nephews, Jack, Cole and...
Arthur "Art" Rambo, Sr.
Nov 8, 2020
Arthur Rambo Sr. “Art”
Age 79 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at home with his family by his side.
Art is survived by his children, Arthur (Sharon) Rambo Jr., John (Lisa) Rambo, Robert (Patti) Rambo and Joseph (Linda) Rambo; grandchildren, Julie (Keith) Wetsell, Matthew (Lisa) Meyer, Emma, Ian, Alexandra, Bailey,...
Bernard F. Gerl
Nov 7, 2020
Bernard F. Gerl
Age 94 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Willow Falls in Crest Hill.
Surviving are his loving wife of 71 years, Bernadine (nee Tomac) , three children, Bill (Patt) Gerl of Minnesota and Florida, Diane (Jim) Blackburn of Shorewood and Chuck (Cindi) Gerl of New Lenox; nine...
Joe Zdralevich, Jr.
Nov 6, 2020
Joe Zdralevich, Jr.
Age 70 of Joliet, passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.
Born January 11, 1950 in Joliet, Joe was a son of Joseph, Sr. and Mary Jane (Garden) Zdralevich. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from...
Anthony E. Faklis
Nov 6, 2020
Anthony E. Faklis, age 96, of Joliet passed peacefully on November 6, 2020 with his family by his side. Retired Captain C.P.D., Anthony was born on November 4, 1924 in Chicago, IL and 40 years later made Joliet, IL his home. After dealing with Lewey Body Dementia for several years, he retired from the Chicago Police Department, completing...
Laurie (Richie) Blatnicky
Nov 4, 2020
Laurie Lynn Blatnicky (nee Richie), age 60, passed unexpectedly into eternal rest on November 4th, 2020.
A longtime resident of Joliet, Laurie spent her life dedicated to helping others, both in her personal life, and in her work as a teacher’s aide and early childhood education advocate. She treasured her family and friends, and often turned new...
Joan M. (Berard) Lesnik
Nov 4, 2020
Joan M. Lesnik (nee Berard), age 80, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, November 4, 2020.
Joan is survived by her loving children, Jeff (Denise), John R. (Sue), Joe (Becki), Jim (Kelly) and Julie (Charlie Klecha) Lesnik; grandchildren, Luke, Max, Greg, Tim Lesnik, Lilly and Lucy Lesnik; brother, Jim (Jean) Berard; numerous nieces and nephews....
Berto Arteaga
Nov 3, 2020
Berto Arteaga
Age 73 of Crest Hill, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Born September 16, 1947 in Tunguitiro Michoacan, Mexico, he was a son of Amador and Glafira (Torres) Arteaga. Berto was a devoted man who dedicated his life to provide for his family. He worked...
Consuelo Diaz
Nov 3, 2020
Consuelo Diaz, age 93, passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 3rd, 2020 following a short illness. She was born November 14th, 1926 in Michoacán, Mexico to Josefa Alvarez and Marciano Diaz. She developed her business sense at an early age when she and her brothers and sisters were given the responsibility of opening up the family...
Ronald E. Smith
Nov 3, 2020
Ronald E. Smith
Age 85 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.
Born May 11, 1935 in Joliet. Ronald was a son of Richard and Marie (Pribish) Smith. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School, class...
John A. Magerko Sr.
Nov 2, 2020
John A. Magerko Sr., age 86, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020.
John devoted his life to family, community, and country alongside his wife and loving partner of 60 years, Mary Ann. John led and participated in everything from baseball organizations to church and library boards. He taught Sunday School classes and community...
Gino V. Alberico
Nov 2, 2020
Gino Valentino Alberico, age 88, at rest on Monday, November 2, 2020 with his loving family by his side.
Gino is survived by his beloved wife, Rita (nee Fantozzi) Alberico; children, Rossana (Jerry L.) Popplewell, Anna Maria (Nicholas Joseph) Lukasevich, Gino Alberico Jr. and Giovanni Peater Emilio Alberico; grandchildren, Veronica Ann (Josh) Umhofer, Dylan Xander Popplewell, Katelynn...
Casimira (Bednarz) Lubejko
Nov 1, 2020
Casimira Lubejko (nee Bednarz)
Age 93 of Joliet and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Oak Trace Health Center in Downers Grove.
Born June 25, 1927 in Chicago, Casimira was a daughter of John and Sophie (Sikorski) Bednarz. She was a devoted Catholic and a hard worker. Casimira worked...
Frances (Bozich) Gale
Oct 31, 2020
Frances (Bozich) Gale
1919-2020
Frances “Babe” Gale passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020, with her daughter by her side.
Frances graduated from St. Joseph Grade School, St. Francis Academy, and St. Joseph School of Nursing, class of 1940. She practiced as a hospital and private duty nurse. Following her retirement, she volunteered...
Ronald A. Ziesmer
Oct 31, 2020
Ronald A. Ziesmer, age 82, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Mary Catherine (nee Semrov) Ziesmer; daughters, Kathleen Ziesmer and Elizabeth (Richard) Rehak of Crystal Lake, IL; grandson, Joseph Rehak of Crystal Lake, IL; sister; Virginia (nee Ziesmer) Fenili; brother-in-law, Anton...
Sarah E. (Baker) Marsh
Oct 29, 2020
Sarah E. Marsh (nee Baker)
Age 84, of Joliet, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Lifelong resident of Joliet. Retired after 31 years as an accounts payable clerk with Crane Kemlite Composites. She continued to stay active in retirement by serving her community for nineteen years as a foster grandparent for...
Rita A. (Schneidereit) Fisher
Oct 29, 2020
Rita A. Fisher (nee Schneidereit)
Age 92 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.
Born February 21, 1928 in Joliet, Rita was a daughter of William and Catherine (Hebert) Schneidereit. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the class...
Robert H. Brow
Oct 25, 2020
Robert H. Brow, age 90, of New Lenox, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Robert is survived by his beloved children, Bruce (Patricia) Brow, Lauren (Chris) Pickler, Lisa (David) Prince, Linda (Joel) Pickler, Leslie (Carl) Ripsky and Lana (Mark) Baranauskis; sister, Jean Steven.
Preceded in...
Guadalupe (Paredes) Chavez
Oct 24, 2020
Guadalupe Chavez (nee Paredes)
Age 91 of Lockport, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 24, 2020 with her family by her side.
Born May 19, 1929 in Mexico, Guadalupe was the daughter of Amparo and Maura (Gonzalez) Paredes.
The family fondly remembers Guadalupe with these words: Mama Lupe lived a long...
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