Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Theresa (Jandura)  Alton

Theresa (Jandura) Alton

Feb 8, 2020

80 yrs. passed away Saturday at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Survived by two daughters, Cindy (Tim) Walsh and Karen (Marty) Walsh, one son Gerald Jr.(Sue) Alton, Eight grandchildren, Nicole (Jeff) Bonarek, Micheal Walsh, Amy (Jimmy) Vega, Kelly (Chris) Roberts, Kevin (Krystal) Walsh, Kali, Mallory and Madelyn Alton and seven great-grandchildren. One brother Louis (Rosalie) Jandura, beloved cousin,...

Pamela D. (Foote)  Bielema

Pamela D. (Foote) Bielema

Feb 7, 2020

Pamela Diane (Foote) Bielema

Age 62 of Joliet, went to her heavenly home after a long struggle with cancer and a number of other health issues.

Born September 4, 1957 in Los Angeles, California, Pamela was a daughter of Vernon Foote, Sr. and Patsy (Niece) Steckbar. She was full of life and love, and even...

Lawrence “Larry” E. Hastings

Lawrence “Larry” E. Hastings

Feb 6, 2020

Lawrence E. Hastings “Larry,” age 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2020 with his loving family by his side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Helen (nee Genczo) Hastings; children, Carol (John) Carroll and Tom (Linda) Hastings; grandchildren, Lisa (Kris) Kostusik and Nick (Kayla)...

Sophie "Toots" Zufa

Sophie "Toots" Zufa

Feb 5, 2020

Sophie "Toots" Zufa, Born: October 6, 1922; in Joliet, IL Died: February 5, 2020; in New Lenox, IL

Born and raised in Joliet, and resident of New Lenox, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the age of 97. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Sophie...

Janice C. (Lidstrom)  Zimmerman

Janice C. (Lidstrom) Zimmerman

Feb 4, 2020

Janice C. Zimmerman (nee Lidstrom), age 74, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, with her loving family by her side.

Janice is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Howard Zimmerman. Her children, Lawrence (Renee) Zimmerman, Sherry(Joseph) Burzawa and Sheryl (Tim) Baker; mother, Bernice Wilder; grandchildren, Samantha, Holly, Jeremy (Leanne) Zimmerman, Jeanette (Ron)...

Brian Senephimmachac

Brian Senephimmachac

Jan 31, 2020

Brian Senephimmachac, age 68, at rest on Friday, January 31, 2020 at his home in Fresno, CA.

Brian is survived by his children, Kathy Senephimmachac, Judy McCallum, Scott and Isiah Senephimmachac; grandsons, Scottie and Caleb Senephimmachac; siblings, Saleum Senephimmachack, Thing Senephimmachack, Thonglom Senephimmachack, Kim Phetmany, and Noi Senephimmachack; numerous nieces and nephews.

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Joseph F Olsen, Sr.

Joseph F Olsen, Sr.

Jan 31, 2020

Age 77 of Minooka. Joe passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 with his family by his side.

Joe was born October 13, 1942 in Geneseo, Illinois, to Olaf and Jennie (De Lille) Olsen. He was raised and educated in Minooka and then proudly served four years in the United States Marine Corps, serving two of...

Reinhold Fritz

Reinhold Fritz

Jan 31, 2020

Reinhold “Fritz” Fritz, age 80, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2020, with his family by his side.

Reinhold was born December 11, 1939 in Kulczyn, Poland, even if he wouldn’t say so, and moved to Germany shortly after. As a teenager, he and his family moved to the United States. Reinhold was known...

Matthew Babich

Matthew Babich

Jan 31, 2020

Matthew Babich

Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2020 at The Parc in Joliet.

Born May 25, 1932 in Joliet, Matthew Francis was a son of Matthew G. and Rose (Gale) Babich. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Lockport Township High School with the class of...

Dorothy A. (Starcevich)  Zielinski

Dorothy A. (Starcevich) Zielinski

Jan 29, 2020

Dorothy A. Zielinski “Dolly” (nee Starcevich), age 91, at rest on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Dorothy is survived by her son, Ron (Debbie) Zielinski; daughters, Debbie (Larry) Stoll and Linda Zielinski; grandchildren, Meghan (Mark) Karosky, Jeff (Tara ) Popovich and Adam (Kelly) Popovich; great-grandchildren, Riley, Nora, Cole, Hunter and...

Eugene L. Bandosz

Eugene L. Bandosz

Jan 28, 2020

Eugene “Gene” Bandosz, age 95, entered eternal life on Tuesday. January 28, 2020.

Eugene is survived by his loving children, Karen Bandosz, Sharon (Jeff) May, Gene (Kathy) Bandosz, David (Maria) Bandosz; grandchildren, Rebecca (Michael) Hollandsworth , Megan (NamHa) Bandosz-Kim, Taylor May, Kyle Bandosz; great-grandchildren Nari Kim, Bennett and Cecelia Hollandsworth; siblings Daniel (Shirley) Bandosz; and numerous nieces...

Evelyn R. Kattany

Evelyn R. Kattany

Jan 27, 2020

Evelyn Rose Kattany (nee Elias), age 87, entered into eternal life on Monday, January 27, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Evelyn is survived by her loving daughters, Karen (James) Koniuszy, Lori Kattany, and Cathy Hart; cherished grandchildren, Jason (Megan), Stacey (Lawrence), Greg (Jill), Kaitlyn,  Bethany, Jennifer, and Tabitha; cherished great-grandchildren, Logan, Allison, Addyson, Landon,...

Nicole Winchell

Nicole Winchell

Jan 26, 2020

Nicole Winchell

Age 34 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 26, 2020.

Born August 25, 1985 in Joliet, Nicole Michele was the daughter of Karen Gutierrez and Richard John Winchell, Jr. She was raised and educated in Joliet, but moved to Lake Wales, Florida where she graduated from Lake Wales High School with...

Cecilia "Cele" (Gecan)  Wolf

Cecilia "Cele" (Gecan) Wolf

Jan 26, 2020

Cecilia “Cele” Wolf

Age 88 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2020 with her family by her side.

Born June 6, 1931 in Joliet, Cecilia was a daughter of Charles and Anna (Surinak) Gecan. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the class of...

William C. Smith

William C. Smith

Jan 23, 2020

William C. Smith

Age 78 of Lemont, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn.

Bill is survived by his wife Sandra; sons: Billy, Derek and Jason (Jessica) Smith; grandchildren: Samantha, Rebecca, Charlie and Elijah, and brother-in-law and dear loyal friend, Michael Maloney.

He is preceded...

Emil T. Dionigi

Emil T. Dionigi

Jan 23, 2020

Emil Theodore Dionigi, age 94, a lifelong resident of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born November 20, 1925 in Joliet, he was the son of Charles and Maria (Antonini) Dionigi.

Emil attended Joliet Central High School and honorably served in the United States Army. He later...

Margaret A. (Pikush)  Videtich

Margaret A. (Pikush) Videtich

Jan 23, 2020

Margaret A. Videtich, “Muggs” peacefully passed away at the age of 92 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. She was a resident of Crest Hill and Joliet her entire life. She was born to the late George and Frances Pikush.

Survived by her children, Sister Paul Anthony, O. Carm, a member of the Carmelite Sisters...

Kenneth J Faust

Kenneth J Faust

Jan 23, 2020

Kenneth J. Faust

Age 78 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox with his family by his side.

Born March 31, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, Kenneth Joseph was a son of Kenneth and Marion (Rosenquist) Faust. He was raised and educated in Wilmington, Illinois...

Nicholas Rousonelos

Nicholas Rousonelos

Jan 23, 2020

Nicholas Rousonelos, age 94, at rest on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Nick is survived by his sons, Robert “Rocky” (Ginny) Babecki and Nicholas (Julie) Rousonelos; daughters, Lynne (Joe) Heriaud and Margo (Bob) Ryder; numerous cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert (Joann) Horvat, Ray (Gladys) Horvat and MaryAnn (Joe) Pluth; numerous nieces and nephews; many dear...

Margaret V. (Gersich)  O'Leary

Margaret V. (Gersich) O'Leary

Jan 22, 2020

Margaret V. O’Leary

Age 101 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born November 9, 1918 in Joliet, Margaret was a daughter of John and Catherine (Golobic) Gersich. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the class...

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