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Joliet, IL Obituaries
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Michelle Porter Kezele
Aug 26, 2020
Michelle Porter Kezele
Age 57 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at her home.
Michelle is survived by her loving husband, Dennis Kezele; mother: Alice St. Cyr; brothers: Tom (Angie) Porter, Chuck (Kim) Porter and Steve Porter; brothers-in-law: Dan Kezele and Don Kezele; sisters-in-law: Nancy (Sean) Reardon, Judy Kezele and...
Anton "Tony" Balaja
Aug 26, 2020
Anton “Tony” Balaja, age 62, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 26, 2020.
Tony is survived by his loving wife Diane Balaja, children Sarah (Chuck) Collins, and Kelsey Balaja; grandchildren Sophie and Emma Collins, and Kaison Balaja; his mother, Lucille Balaja; and his sister Christine (Bob) Slager.
He is preceded...
Vivian V. Marquardt
Aug 26, 2020
Vivian Marquardt, age 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
Vivian is survived by her loving children Dan (Nicole) and Valerie Marquardt.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband David Marquardt.
Vivian was a fun loving individual who enjoyed storytelling and joking around. She was an animal lover of...
Mary Loretta Traina
Aug 25, 2020
Mary Loretta Traina
Age 72 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.
Born March 8, 1948 in Joliet, Mary was raised and educated in the Chicago suburbs and graduated from Lockport West High School with the class of 1966. Following graduation, Mary moved to Chicago...
Evelyn C. (Senffner) Gabriel
Aug 20, 2020
Evelyn C. Gabriel (nee Senffner), age 95, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Evelyn is survived by her children, Joseph (the late Joan) Gabriel and Gordon Jr. (Donna) Gabriel; grandchildren, JoAnn (Jerry) Baker, Joseph Jr. (Maria) Gabriel, Robert Gabriel, Laura Gabriel; 13 great-grandchildren; 8 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
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Kathleen Ann (Keen) Przybylski
Aug 18, 2020
Kathleen Ann Przybylski
Age 66, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at her home surrounded by her husband and two daughters after a courageous battle with cancer.
Kathy is survived by her husband of 48 years Bill Przybylski, two daughters, Ami Heaton and Julie (Brian) Petrovic, and four grandchildren, Zach and Allison Heaton and Hunter...
Ellen "June" Ausec
Aug 18, 2020
Ellen “June” Ausec, age 85, passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.
Ellen is preceded in death by her beloved husband William “Bill” Ausec; her parents Walter and Lela McKay; her loving son Daniel Ausec; and her siblings Larry McKay and Margaret Colbert.
She is...
Bernard J. Mahalick
Aug 17, 2020
Bernard John Mahalick, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home on August 17, 2020.
A lifelong resident of Joliet, Bernard was employed for 46 years as a Bearing Maker at United States Steel/ American Steel Works until his retirement.
Bernard enjoyed socializing, dancing, playing cards and cheering for the White Sox and Bears. In...
Elvira (Hernandez) Meads
Aug 16, 2020
Elvira “Al” “Poncho” Meads (nee Hernandez)
Age 92 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2020 with family by her side.
Born May 3, 1928 in Dwight, Elvira was a daughter of Cleto and Anita (Roa) Hernandez.
Elvira is survived by her six children: Georgia (Fred) Suhadolc, Monte Meads, William...
John Thomas Borchert
Aug 13, 2020
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John R. Heck
Aug 10, 2020
John Richard Heck
Age 78 of Joliet, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.
John was raised and educated in Wilmington and later proudly served in the United States Navy as a Sea Bee. After his time in the service he made a home in Joliet and worked...
Alexander Reyes
Aug 10, 2020
Alex Reyes
Age 37 of Morris and formerly of Joliet, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Morris Hospital with his family by his side.
Born September 28, 1982 in Joliet, Alexander Joseph Reyes was a son of Christopher Reyes and Lusie Diaz. Alex spent his time with his family and friends. He thrived...
Maria C. Guerrero
Aug 9, 2020
María C. Guerrero, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020 after a valiant journey with Alzheimer’s.
María was born in Guanajuato Mexico on April 17, 1943 and moved to the United States in the 1970’s. María was adored and beloved by many. There isn’t one person she didn’t try to help and...
Michelle R. Papesh
Aug 7, 2020
Michelle R. Papesh, age 65, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020.
Michelle is survived by her life partner, Richard Matile; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Mary (nee Smajd) Papesh.
Michelle was a lifelong resident of Joliet.
Per Michelle’s wishes interment at St....
Carlos Diaz Martinez
Aug 7, 2020
Carlos Diaz Martinez
Age 75 of Crest Hill, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born November 1, 1944 in Mexico, Carlos was a son of Alfonzo and Benancia (Martinez) Diaz. Carlos worked in construction as a laborer until retirement. He enjoyed taking walks and being...
Erica S. Howard
Aug 6, 2020
Erica Shanell Howard was born on March 1,1985 in Chicago IL to Gerald and Pamela Calimee. Erica passed away on August6, 2020 following a courageous battle with Kidney disease. Her fight was a tenacious one in which she was determined to over come one day by receiving a kidney transplant. Erica attended Bremen Highschool and graduated. This is the...
Shirley A. Micklich
Aug 2, 2020
Shirley Ann Micklich, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed into eternal life on August 2, 2020. Shirley was born on May 19, 1932 and attended Cunningham grade school and Joliet Township High School, from which she graduated in 1950. She then attended Joliet Junior College on a two-year scholarship from the Holly Club, majoring in business. Following graduation...
James E. Miller
Aug 2, 2020
James “Jim” Miller, age 66, passed away while peacefully fishing, on August 2nd, 2020.
James is survived by his loving wife Deborah (nee Scott) Miller; his children Ryan Miller, Ross Miller, Larry May, Mary Tyson, Scot Sebby, and Carole Ann Sebby; his very cherished granddaughter Ella Tyson; his step-mother Irene Miller; and his step-sister Pam Smolkovich and...
Donald L. Tomich
Jul 24, 2020
Donald L. Tomich, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Charlene (nee Koren) Tomich; children, Donald II (Jane) and Dean Tomich; grandchildren, Jared (Alyssa), Jayce, Mia and Ava Tomich; nephews, Ron (Carolyn) Koren, Rick (Missy) Koren, Ed (Janis) Koren, Dennis (Kerri)...
Lori A. (Kambic) Berman
Jul 22, 2020
Lori A. Berman
Age 59 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at home with her husband by her side.
Born August 11, 1960 in Joliet, Lori Ann was the daughter of Larry and the late Beverly (Hicks) Kambic. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet West High...
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