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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Carol Ann Hutchins
Jun 4, 2020
Carol Hutchins (nee Jadron)
Age 75, of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Carol is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Hutchins; daughters: Amy (Ronald) Krisik of Monee, IL and Denise (David) Erickson of Green Valley, AZ; her beloved granddaughters: Brooke Manikowski and Jennifer Krisik, and...
Frank A. Tomac
Jun 1, 2020
Frank A Tomac
Age 88
Frank Tomac, born February 8th, 1932 passed away at Willow Falls June 1, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Crest Hill and an avid baseball fan of the St Louis Cardinals.
Surviving are his four sons, Frank (Cindy) Tomac of Dwight, IL, Ray (Darla) Tomac of Shorewood,...
Filomena Prebeg
May 30, 2020
On the cool, clear, sunny morning of Saturday, May 30, 2020, heaven gained one more angel and the earth lost one. Filomena “Manna” (Bartolomei) Prebeg, age 90, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in North Tonawanda, New York to Gaetano and Maria (Vittori) Bartolomei. Filomena earned her nursing degree at Syracuse...
Carol Zloch
May 25, 2020
Carol Joyce Zloch, age 73, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born November 8, 1946, to some she was Carol, but to family, she was Memaw.
Carol is survived by her two sons, Brian (Carrie) Zloch and Scott (Sandra) Zloch; grandchildren, Joseph Zloch, Daniel Zloch, David Zloch.
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John C. Gura Jr.
May 25, 2020
John C. Gura Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020.
John is survived by his loving wife; two sons; and five grandchildren.
John was a proud United States Army veteran.
Per John’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and services have been...
Shirley M (Ungs) Hackett
May 24, 2020
Shirley M. Hackett (nee Ungs)
Age 93 of Joliet and formerly of Naperville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020 with her family by her side at Joliet Area Community Hospice.
Born April 18, 1927 in Luxemburg, Iowa, Shirley was the daughter of Edward, Sr. and Rita (Lueken) Ungs.
She was raised...
Mary (Dybala) Radetic
May 21, 2020
Mary Radetic (nee Dybala), age 94, at rest on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at her home.
Mary was the beloved wife of 65 years to Anthony Radetic; the cherished mother of Michael Radetic; loving grandmother of Ashley, John and Anthony; great-grandmother of Jordan, Logan, Brooklyn and Adan; sister of Edward (Joanne) Dybala, Robert (the...
Lucia Martinez
May 21, 2020
Lucia Martinez, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at home, with her family by her side.
Lucia is survived by her children, Hermelinda Guzman, Estella (Victorino) Mireles, Salvador (Guadalupe) Martinez, and Gloria (Florencio) Flores; grandchildren, Monica Verdin, Suzi Guerrero, Jose Luis, Mario and Michael Guzman, Victor, Carlos, Erica, Arianna Mireles,...
Ceil B. Severns
May 15, 2020
Ceil B. Severns (nee Bjekich), age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2020.
Born in Joliet, her parents ran a speakeasy that became a local landmark called Stanko’s Tavern on North Chicago St. One of seven children, Ceil (or Ceba to her friends) chose to see the world, and enlisted in the United States Marine...
James C. Putnam
May 13, 2020
James Charles Putnam “Jim,” age 46, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.
Jim is survived by his wife, Bethy (nee Bolton); daughter who he adored, Cora Lynn Putnam; step children, Dylan Lhotak and Brendan Lubash; parents, Rick and Lynn (nee Antole) Putnam; Joell (Joe) Jameson, John (Jenny) Putnam and Jeff Putnam; godparents,...
Michael Stonebraker
May 13, 2020
Michael Stonebraker, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at Salem Village Nursing Home in Joliet.
Michael will be remembered for his love of fishing, which he shared with his brothers. He also enjoyed watching football and was a diehard Chicago Bears fan. Michael had a deep compassion for all animals, but his love...
Kathleen "Kats" (Gosnell) Miller
May 11, 2020
Kathleen “Kats” Miller (nee Gosnell), our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. Taken from us too soon…
Age 63 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly and tragically on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born on June 1, 1956 in Blue Island, Illinois; Kathleen Marie is the daughter...
Scott A Schimanski
May 11, 2020
Scott A. Schimanski
Age 54 of Shorewood, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Adventist Hinsdale Hospital.
Scott was born, March 27, 1966 in Naperville, Illinois. He graduated from Downers Grove South High School in 1984. He attended the College of St. Francis, where he was a letter-winning football stand-out for the Saints, earning...
Lawrence "Larry" "Shooks" Sukley
May 9, 2020
Lawrence R. Sukley “Larry” “Shooks,” age 78, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with his loving family by his side, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
Larry is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara (nee Scolari); children, Jeffrey (Kelly) Sukley, Kathleen (Luigi) Alberico,...
Carol K (Swanson) Tomaska
May 6, 2020
Carol K. Tomaska (nee Swanson), 78, of Manhattan, IL, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
Carol is survived by her husband Warren; daughter Karen (Robert) Principali; and son Rick Tomaska. She is also survived by nephews Paul and David Swiersz; cousin Kay Larsen; and dear lifelong friend Sandy Mayhall. Many nieces...
Jack Spotofora Jr.
May 6, 2020
John “Jack” Spotofora Jr., age 92, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Amita St. Joseph Hospital in Joliet.
Jack is survived by his daughter, Candice (William) Setina; grandson, Scott (Danielle) Setina; great-granddaughters, Allie and Skylar; sister, Monica (the late Clyde) Hewitt; brother, Frank (Barbara) Spotofora; numerous nieces and nephews.
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Shirley E (Raines) Streich
May 5, 2020
Shirley E. Streich (nee Raines)
Age 73 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her home.
Shirley is survived by her children: Edward P. Streich, Jon C. Streich and loving daughter, Shari S. Dillard.
Ian Conrad Walker-Streich, David Lee Allen Dillard, Raven Lei Rain Mathis, Skylar Kay Faith Dillard,...
Emma Purkart
May 4, 2020
Emma Purkart
Age 97 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Meadowbrook Manor in Bolingbrook.
Born June 11, 1922 in Yugoslavia, Emma was a daughter of Joseph and Angela (Novak) Purkart. She migrated to the United States in 1950 with her husband Louis and daughter Mary. After some moving around, Emma...
Minnie Pearl Neal
May 1, 2020
Minnie Pearl Stroops Neal, 70, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020. A Southern Lady at heart, she was born on November 30, 1949 in Wilton, AR. To the late James Stroupe, Sr. and the late Cora Lee Marshall.
A lifelong Arkansas Resident, Minnie grew up in Little River County with her grandparents,...
Anna M. Bortoli
Apr 28, 2020
Anna M. (nee Folena) Bortoli, age 89, born July 2, 1930, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at the Cottages of New Lenox surrounded by her three loving daughters.
Anna is survived by her daughters Suzanne Gentile, Rozanne Landis and Marianne Hylka. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren Dave (Ashley) Gentile,...
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