Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Judith Ann (Orlovich)  Lockwood

Judith Ann (Orlovich) Lockwood

Jul 20, 2020

Judith Ann Lockwood (nee Orlovich), age 79, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020.

Judy is survived by her loving son, Scott Lockwood; grandchildren, Kirsten, Alexander and Isabel Lockwood; siblings, Robert Orlovich, Patricia (the late Kimball) Mancke; nephews, Eric (Wendy) Mancke and Brian Mancke.

Preceded in death by her parents,...

Shirley Marie (Weese)  Bandosz

Shirley Marie (Weese) Bandosz

Jul 20, 2020

Shirley Bandosz (nee’ Weese)

Age 90 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2020 at The Parc at Joliet.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Daniel; daughter: Laurie (Kevin) Thrasher; granddaughter: Brittany (Jason Wagner) Thrasher; sister-in-law: Diane Weese, numerous nieces, nephews and bonus daughters: Ann Poplawski, Peggy Clark and Janet Serdar.

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Jose Carbajal

Jose Carbajal

Jul 19, 2020

Jose Carbajal

Age 58 of Shorewood, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Amita Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road in Joliet.

A celebration of Jose's life will...

Guadalupe (Saldana)  Rodriguez

Guadalupe (Saldana) Rodriguez

Jul 17, 2020

Guadalupe Rodriguez

Maiden name: Saldana Age: 73

Passed away 7/17/20

Survived by her daughters; Concepcion (Oscar) Orrantia, Maria (Maximino) Barrera-Rodriguez, Sons; Juan Rodriguez and Jaime Rodriguez; Grandchildren, Yolanda (Gabriel) Gomez, Oscar Orrantia Jr., Angelica (Alejandro) Pulido, Jacqueline (David) Pulido, Bruce (Salena) Orrantia, Michael (Kristen) Ferrusquia, Jaime Rodriguez Jr., Olivia (Jose) Rodriguez, Lillian S....

Christine M (Gerencher)  Smith

Christine M (Gerencher) Smith

Jul 17, 2020

Christine M. Smith (nee Gerencher)

Age 69 of Channahon, passed away on Friday, July 17th, 2020 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Christine was born on November 25, 1950 in Joliet. She was a daughter of the late William and Theresa (Muhich) Gerencher.  She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from...

Liberata "Libby" DiVecchio

Liberata "Libby" DiVecchio

Jul 16, 2020

Liberata/Libby (Brandolino) DiVecchio passed into eternity to be with our Lord on July 16, 2020 after a ten-year courageous battle with lymphomas.  She was born on September 11, 1935 to Fiore and Linduccia Brandolino in San Vittorino, a little town nestled in the mountains of Italy.  Life was difficult there and Liberata often told stories of being raised...

Raymond V. Podobnik

Raymond V. Podobnik

Jul 15, 2020

Raymond V. Podobnik, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Ray is survived by his loving daughter, Lovey Thomas; his two sisters, Sr. Geraldine J. Podobnik O.S.F., and Susan A. (Mike) Fittro of Cedar Rapids IA; nieces and nephews, Lisa (Mark) Ziniel, Kevin (Tanya) Fittro; and seven grand-nieces and nephews.

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Barbara M. (Long)  Bach

Barbara M. (Long) Bach

Jul 14, 2020

Barbara Bach (nee Long), age 90, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020.

Barbara is survived by her children, Kathy (the late Gerald) Gregory, Douglas (Susan) Gray, Donald (Maggie) Gray, Steven (the late Beth) Gray and William (Kathleen) Gray; daughter-in-law, Diane Gray; twelve grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death...

Margaret Grzetich

Margaret Grzetich

Jul 11, 2020

Margaret Grzetich, age 87, passed away peacefully at Lakeshore Rehab and Healtcare on Saturday, July 11, 2020.

Margaret is survived by her two sisters-in-law Loretta (the late Joe) Grzetich, Sue (the late Tony) Grate; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents John Sr. and Mary (nee Pavesich) Grzetich; and...

Sally A. (Leaman)  Johnson

Sally A. (Leaman) Johnson

Jul 8, 2020

Sally A. Johnson (nee Leaman), passed peacefully into the arms of her savior on July 8, 2020. Surely her husband, Jerry and many others joined in the celebration undoubtedly wearing party hats.  She was 84 and a half.

Sally was a country girl and long-time resident of Crest Hill.  She attended St. Ray’s, JT,...

Caroline "Carol" J (Wojeicki)  Kunke

Caroline "Carol" J (Wojeicki) Kunke

Jul 6, 2020

Caroline “Carol” J. Kunke

Age 95 of Shorewood and formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born October 21, 1924 in Joliet, Carol was a daughter of John and Josephine (Siotkonske) Wojeicki. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from...

Joseph E. Mostyn

Joseph E. Mostyn

Jul 5, 2020

Joseph E. Mostyn

Age 93 of Joliet and formerly a long-time resident of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

Born March 19, 1927 in Lockport, Joseph was a son of James and Nora (Rooney) Mostyn.

He is survived by his wife...

Dianna Marie Johnson

Dianna Marie Johnson

Jul 5, 2020

Dianna Marie Johnson

Dianna Marie Johnson, age 69, passed away at her home on July 5th, 2020.

Dianna is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Roger Johnson and her daughter Nicole Underhill.

She is preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Dragovon, and her son Greg Underhill.

Dianna loved...

Dorothy L. Mikuska

Dorothy L. Mikuska

Jul 1, 2020

Dorothy L. Mikuska, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2020 at the Joliet Hospice Home after a six year battle with ovarian cancer.

Dorothy is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Bill Mikuska; loving mother to Maria (Brian) Peck nee Mikuska, and Matthew (Melissa) Mikuska; devoted grandmother to Brandon, Nathan, and Austin Peck,...

Jerry Johnson

Jerry Johnson

Jun 26, 2020

Jerry L. Johnson

Jerry passed quietly in his sleep on June 26, 2020, at home with his devoted wife Sally (Leaman).

He was a long-time resident of Crest Hill, helped to establish that community as a municipality and served on its first police force. Jerry retired from Diago in Plainfield where he served as a...

Doris (Pohl)  Wallace

Doris (Pohl) Wallace

Jun 20, 2020

Doris Wallace, age 93, of Joliet, passed away at home peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2020 with her family by her side.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Joseph J. Wallace, Jr.; three children: Patricia (Jeffrey) Richards, Timothy Wallace and Terrence (Kimberly and son Brandon) Wallace; daughter-in-law: Christine Wallace; four grandchildren: Colleen (Matthew) Hindman...

Beatrice Ann (Libovicz)  Mahalick

Beatrice Ann (Libovicz) Mahalick

Jun 17, 2020

Beatrice Ann Mahalick, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 with her loving family by her side. She attended Lincoln Grade School and graduated from Joliet Township High School. Beatrice was a beloved woman who was devoted to her family and friends.

She enjoyed socializing, dancing, playing the nickel slots and...

Georgette P. (Prud'homme)  Ketzenbarger

Georgette P. (Prud'homme) Ketzenbarger

Jun 15, 2020

Georgette P. Ketzenbarger (nee Prud’homme), age 97, passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Willow Falls with her loving family by her side.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lt. Col Clifford R. Ketzenbarger; her parents, George and Marie-Therese Prud’homme; and grandson, Mark Wason.

Georgette is survived by her...

Barbara Kagay

Barbara Kagay

Jun 13, 2020

Barbara Kagay, age 50, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital.

Barbara was survived by her loving husband Ronald Kagay; children, Jakob and Kaitlyn Kagay; siblings, Helen Iacobello, Ronald (Michelle) Schultz; parents Sandra Rae and Richard Schultz; nephews Cyle and Christopher Schultz; niece Sara Iacobello; mother and father-in-law, Corriene...

Lottie L Franckowiak

Lottie L Franckowiak

Jun 12, 2020

Lottie Loretta Franckowiak (nee Kocanda), age 93, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, June 12, 2020.

Lottie is survived by her four daughters, Danette (Joseph) Gotch, Donna (late John) Bolisenga, Dorlan Wendling, and Darice Smith; her daughter-in-law Pam Franckowiak; one brother Robert (Chris) Kocanda; her grandchildren, Tina, Dennis, Dawn,...