Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Bernadine (Tomac)  Gerl

Bernadine (Tomac) Gerl

Jan 27, 2021

Bernadine Gerl, age 92, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home

Born January 25, 1929 to Frank and Julia (Matichak) Tomac, she was a lifelong Crest Hill/Joliet resident.  Bernadine was a graduate of Chaney Grade School and Lockport Township High School. She met her future husband, Bernie, at...

Louis P. Egizio

Louis P. Egizio

Jan 20, 2021

Louis P. Egizio

Passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice at 80 years old.

Louis is survived by his loving daughters, Michelle Young and Charlene (Shawn) Murray; grandchildren, Michael (Christine) Young, Meghan (Christopher) Young, Kimberly Murray and Dylan Murray; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded...

John J. Lukancic

John J. Lukancic

Jan 20, 2021

John J. Lukancic, age 84, departed this life at his home in Crest Hill on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, in the loving, supportive company of his daughter Kathleen Carbone and his own personal “CNA”, his loving grandson, Michael who stayed by his bedside until the Lord took him home. John was also blessed to have the care of Hospice...

Carolyn (Austin)  Jerome

Carolyn (Austin) Jerome

Jan 18, 2021

Age 73, of Joliet, Carolyn Jerome passed away on January 18, 2021, at Joliet Area Community Hospice Joliet. Carolyn Jerome is survived by her two daughters, Kristine (Ryan) Boswell of Wilmington, IL and Joy (Martin) Borgra of Channahon, IL; three grandchildren, Megan Borgra, Bailey Boswell, Hannah Borgra, and numerous nieces. Carolyn Jerome was born on April 9, 1947.  Carolyn...

Clara M. Schultz

Clara M. Schultz

Jan 17, 2021

Clara M. Schultz, age 88 of Joliet, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Senior Star at Weber Place in Romeoville, Illinois with her loving family by her side. She was a lifetime Joliet resident.

Born July 25th, 1932 in Joliet, Illinois, Clara was the daughter of Arthur & Margaret (nee Byrne) Schultz. She was raised...

Joseph Edward Sieracki

Joseph Edward Sieracki

Jan 16, 2021

Joseph Edward Sieracki, age 81, at rest on Saturday, January 16, 2021.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jane (nee Packley); children, Francis (Penny) Sieracki and Emily (Jeff) Meader; grandchildren, Kiley and Kenzie Sieracki; siblings, James (Margo) Sieracki and Rose (David) White; numerous nieces and nephews.

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Alice M. Minnick

Alice M. Minnick

Jan 16, 2021

Alice M. Minnick (nee Buchar), age 90, passed away on January 16th, 2021 at Amita Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Alice is survived by her beloved children; Calvin Minnick, Mary (Ron) Madding, Edward Minnick, Sally (Tony) Orsini, Joan (Charles) Dietz and James Minnick; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death...

John Hlade Jr.

John Hlade Jr.

Jan 15, 2021

John Hlade Jr.

Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the age of 82.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Josephine Hlade and his brother Robert Hlade.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary, four children; Gregg, Mark (Jana), Laura (Jim) and Ann (Steve), one brother,...

Marilyn L. (Sorensen)  Jakovich

Marilyn L. (Sorensen) Jakovich

Jan 14, 2021

Marilyn ”Cooch” Jakovich

Passed away suddenly on Thursday January 14th, 2021 at the age of 78.

Marilyn was preceded in death by the love of her life: Jake Jakovich (2014), brother: Steve (2011).

Born on April 9th, 1942 in Joliet to Rita (Gunhouse) and Alvin Sorensen. She grew up and attended schools in...

Kenneth L. Pierce

Kenneth L. Pierce

Jan 12, 2021

8/24/1942 –1/12/2021

Kenneth L. Pierce (Buddy) 78, passed away peacefully, at home in Joliet, IL, on January 12, 2021.

Kenneth was born in Herrin, Illinois to Kenneth W. and Thelma L. Pierce. He was a graduate of Hurst-Bush High school, class of 1960.

He retired from Alcoa Aluminum Co. in Lafayette, IN. He...

David A. Ciosek

David A. Ciosek

Jan 11, 2021

David A. Ciosek, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 11, 2021.

David is survived by his loving wife, Karen (nee Centanni); three daughters, Tara Marie Ciosek, Nicole Ann Ciosek and Kimberly Rose Ciosek; grandchildren, Jason Jordan Ciosek, Autumn Rose Ciosek and Jaxson Lee Ciosek; siblings, Kenneth Ciosek, Anna (Jerry) Simpson,...

Mario C. Yadao, Sr.

Mario C. Yadao, Sr.

Jan 11, 2021

Mario Custodio Yadao, Sr.

Age 67 of Chicago, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at Community First Medical Center in Chicago.

Born April 12, 1953, in Sinait Ilocos Sur, Philippines, Mario was the son of Ciriaco and Lucia Yadao.

He married Nilda Enate on July 17th, 1990 and together they made a...

Diane M. (Salopek)  Govednik

Diane M. (Salopek) Govednik

Jan 9, 2021

Diane M. Govednik (nee Salopek), age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021.

Diane is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William F. Govednik (5-11-2007); parents, John and Anna (nee Bokolich) Salopek; brothers, John (Josephine) Salopek, Mike (Mary) Salopek, John (Philomena) Prebeg and Milan Prebeg; sisters, Rose (Vincent) Kennerty, Katherine...

Howard P. Ramirez

Howard P. Ramirez

Jan 9, 2021

Howard P. Ramirez, age 61, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Loyola Medical Center.

Howard is survived by his siblings Lupe Ramirez, and Janice Vaughn; niece, Lisa Johnston; aunts, Mary, Lupe, and Angie; and numerous other nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews who he loved very much.

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Michael Schladenhauffen

Michael Schladenhauffen

Jan 4, 2021

Michael Schladenhauffen, age 64, passed away at home on January 4th, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Michael is survived by his brothers, Paul (Mary Jo), Steve (Nellie), and Jeff; his sister Patty McManis; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Rose Ann Schladenhauffen and his...

David "Petey" Peterson

David "Petey" Peterson

Jan 4, 2021

David Peterson

“Petey”

Age 57 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2021 at his home.

Petey will always be remembered for his big heart, big personality and never ending generosity. He made friends wherever he went and loved to joke around and have fun. He also made sure you were...

Edward W Nebe

Edward W Nebe

Jan 4, 2021

Edward W. Nebe, age 84, of Naperville (formerly of Metropolis, IL), passed away peacefully, Monday, January 4, 2021 at Alden Estates of Naperville. Born December 27, 1936 in Blue Island, IL, he was the son of William and Mary (Hagenauer) Nebe.

Ed was a father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle. Ed was a retired truck driver and...

Joanne (Vitosky)  Graziani

Joanne (Vitosky) Graziani

Jan 4, 2021

Joanne Graziani (nee Vitosky) born in Chicago on October 4, 1951.

Age 69 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 4th, 2021.

She is survived by her loving husband John Graziani; son, John Graziani, grandchildren; Makayla, Emma, and Tyler Vinson, brother; Joe (Yvonne) Vitosky, sister; Trisha Vitosky Zelis as well as...

Helen (Czochara)  Augustyniak

Helen (Czochara) Augustyniak

Jan 3, 2021

Helen Veronica Augustyniak

Born: December 2, 1925; in Chicago, IL

Died: January 3, 2021; in Joliet, IL

Helen Veronica Augustyniak (nee Czochara), age 95, passed away peacefully from complications of sepsis with family by her side.

Preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Veronica (Kruch) Czochara; beloved husband of 56 ...

Christina (Mancera)  Patino

Christina (Mancera) Patino

Jan 2, 2021

Christina Patino

Age 77 of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at her home.

Born September 19, 1943, in Rincon de Tamayo, Guanajuato, Mexico, Christina was a daughter of Melchor and Francisca (Martinez) Mancera. In 1966, Christina married Arnulfo Patino and shortly thereafter they moved to Arizona and then in 1973 to Joliet....