Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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...

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:...