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Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Robert M. Dolnak

Robert M. Dolnak

Apr 8, 2020

Robert M. Dolnak, age 81, lifelong resident of Joliet, at rest on April 8, 2020 at Symphony of Joliet.

Loving husband of Marilyn Dolnak; loving father of, Douglas Dolnak, Tom Dolnak and Debbie (Ryan) Redenbaugh; grandfather of Ayla Redenbaugh; also survived by his brother, David (Patsy) Dolnak; brother-in-law, John (Kathleen) Vitanovec; numerous nieces, nephews...

Eugene “Gno” R. Arbuthnot

Eugene “Gno” R. Arbuthnot

Apr 7, 2020

Eugene R. Arbuthnot “Gno,” age 73, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Eugene is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Juliana (nee Plese); children, Tony (Karen) Arbuthnot, Gina (Rick) Roth and Vince (Cindy) Arbuthnot; grandchildren, Richelle (Jerod) Roth, Robert (Sarah) Arbuthnot and Sara Arbuthnot; sister, Barbara (Tony) Thomsen; sister-in-law, Cheryl (the late Fred)...

Eva Marie (Mitok)  Iverson

Eva Marie (Mitok) Iverson

Apr 6, 2020

Eva Marie Iverson (nee Mitok)

Age 94 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2020 at Symphony of Joliet Nursing Home.

Per Eva's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

She will be laid to rest with her husband and son in St. Mary Nativity Cemetery in Crest Hill at a later...

Dolores A. Klepec

Dolores A. Klepec

Apr 4, 2020

Dolores A. (Lorrie) Klepec, age 89, died peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home, Joliet, Illinois.

Born in Joliet, Illinois, on November 12, 1930. Dolores was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Church of Joliet. Graduate of St. Joseph School and Joliet Township High School (Class of 1948)....

Lucille Gregorash

Lucille Gregorash

Apr 4, 2020

Lucille L. Gregorash, age 89, at rest on Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Lucille is survived by her life partner, Esther Barnabe; sister, Lois Brown; nephews, Rolland “Sonny”, Brian (Lisa), and Michael Ambrose; and numerous cousins.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Louise (nee Kobe) Gregorash; and one brother, Lawrence in infancy....

Roger A. McCluskey, Jr.

Roger A. McCluskey, Jr.

Apr 3, 2020

Roger A. McCluskey, Jr. of Joliet passed away at the age of 58 on April 3, 2020.

He graduated from Lockport Township High School in 1979 before attending Joliet Junior College. He had fond memories from the time he worked as a Lockport Volunteer Firefighter and as an Emergency Tech at Silver Cross Hospital. He then went...

Marie “Dolly" L. Rudzinski

Marie “Dolly" L. Rudzinski

Apr 1, 2020

Marie L. Rudzinski (nee Sypniewski) “Dolly,” age 93, at rest on Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

Marie is survived by her children, Michael (Debra) Rudzinski, Terence Rudzinski, and Janice Rudzinski; grandchildren, Elena (Matthew) Russell, Melissa (David) Waite, Vincent Rudzinski, and Emily Rudzinski; great-grandchildren, Ari and Leona Russell, as well as; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded...

Rachel C (Likar)  Errek

Rachel C (Likar) Errek

Apr 1, 2020

Rachel C. Errek (nee Likar)

Age 83 of Peru and formerly of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her home.

Born July 13, 1936 in Joliet, Rachel was a daughter of George and Mary (Babich) Likar. She was raised and educated in Joliet. In 1959 Rachel married Joseph Errek after he had...

Joyce M Senffner

Joyce M Senffner

Mar 30, 2020

Joyce Marie Senffner

Age 81 of Joliet, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020, at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County.

Joyce was born in Joliet on May 28, 1938, at the family home where she lived a quiet, simple life until late last year.

She was preceded in death by her...

Judy M Truax

Judy M Truax

Mar 26, 2020

Judy M. Truax

Age 70 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully after a seven year battle with cancer on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with family and friends by her side.

Born April 20, 1949 in Joliet, Judy was the daughter of Donald and Theresa (DeAngelis) Truax. She was raised and...

Joseph A. Darin

Joseph A. Darin

Mar 20, 2020

Joseph A. Darin, age 76, passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Margaret “Peggy” Darin; children, Kim (Dan) De Lara, Lori Darin, Tony (Veronica) Darin, Robert (Isabel) Popovich, Jennifer (Ian) Blazekovich, and Scott Popovich; grandchildren, Jillian (Casey) Mays, Jordan...

Judith A. (Sullivan)  Newman

Judith A. (Sullivan) Newman

Mar 20, 2020

Judith A. Newman (nee Sullivan), age 75, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Judith is survived by her daughter, Bernadette (Don) Meadors; son, Christopher (Nicole) Newman; son, Robert Newman; step-daughter: JoAnne (Aric) Stone; step-son: George “Tiger” Newman, III; seven grandchildren: Adam, Kyle, Alexander, Caleb, Ethan, Amelia and Chloe; sister: Janet Anderson, and dear friend, Mary...

Sue (Paul)  Alm

Sue (Paul) Alm

Mar 20, 2020

Clarine Susan Alm (nee Paul), age 77, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 20, 2020.

Sue is survived by her loving husband of almost 60 years, Martin Alm; children, Michelle (Jeremy) Fisher and Ryan (Michelle) Alm; grandchildren, Logan and Lucas Alm; sisters, Barb (Jim) Jurczyk, Noreen (Rich) Wierig, Louette (Andy) Rausch; and brother, Louis...

Janice Lender

Janice Lender

Mar 20, 2020

Janice Rolene Lender (nee Anderson), age 80, passed away with her loving family at her side on Friday, March 20, 2020.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, David E. Lender; three sons, Beau Farias, Adam and Joshua Lender; daughter, Sarah (Carl) Hawkins (nee Lender); six grandchildren, Kelsey (Billy) Miller (nee Nicioli), Alana, Athena (Zach),...

Valentine "Val" E. Spreitzer Jr.

Valentine "Val" E. Spreitzer Jr.

Mar 19, 2020

Valentine E. Spreitzer Jr. “Val,” age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2020 with his loving family by his side.

Val is survived by his daughters, Valerie and Susan Spreitzer; granddaughter, Rachel Alvarez; brother, Robert (Mary) Spreitzer; and sisters-in-law, Pat (the late Verle) Gross and Mary Therese (the late Gerald) Spreitzer; numerous nieces, nephews and...

Gloria (Grzymalski)  Tobolski

Gloria (Grzymalski) Tobolski

Mar 18, 2020

Gloria Tobolski

Age 91 of Joliet, and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Rock Run Place Assisted Living in Joliet.

Born April 17, 1928 in Chicago, Gloria was a daughter of Stephen and Ann (Matloka) Grzymalski. She was raised and educated in Chicago and graduated from St. Mary of...

Marian Marie (Boyd)  Goldman

Marian Marie (Boyd) Goldman

Mar 18, 2020

Marian Marie Goldman (nee Boyd), passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Joliet at Lakeshore (Rosewood) Nursing Home. Born February 12, 1931 in Joliet to Edward and Catherine Boyd. ON July 5, 1952 she married Charles Lewis Goldman Sr. in Joliet and together they raised five children.

Survived by her loving children, Kimberly...

Edna Mae “Pinky” McFarland

Edna Mae “Pinky” McFarland

Mar 13, 2020

Edna Mae “Pinky” McFarland, age 74, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Pinky is survived by her beloved husband, Patrick McFarland; children, Rhonda (Lyle) Tucker, Tammy (William) Potter, Timothy (Jennifer) McFarland, Kenneth McFarland and Richard (Cherita) McFarland; daughter-in-law, Danette Holland-McFarland; grandchildren, Tera (Andrew) Hutten,...

Delores Clay

Delores Clay

Mar 12, 2020

Delores Clay, age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Delores is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Vernon Clay; children, Lyle Clay, Marilyn (Thomas) Darin, Kim (Dennis) Harvey; grandchildren Tim (Deanne) Clay, Marie Clay, Christie (Zachary) Randich, Kelly Darin, Misty ( Matthew) Canfarelli, Grant Harvey; great grand-children,...

Dennis Mellinger

Dennis Mellinger

Mar 10, 2020

Dennis Mellinger, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

He was survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marlene Mellinger; children: Patricia Ann (Michael Douglas) Smith, Maria (Andy) Fischer, and Dennis Edward Mellinger; grand-children: Zoe, Meaghan, Teagan, Lennon, and Bridget Fischer, Anna Irene, and Michael Patrick Smith, Amanda Eboli, Brandon, and Dillon Mellinger; and...

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