Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Denis Borowski

Denis Borowski

Dec 20, 2019

Denis Borowski

Age 77 of Joliet, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019 at AMITA Health St. Joseph Medical Center with his family by his side.

Born December 11, 1942 in Joliet, Denis was the son of Stanley and Theresa (Bandosz) Borowski. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School...

Anthony "Tony" J Stytz

Anthony "Tony" J Stytz

Dec 19, 2019

Anthony J. Stytz

“Tony”

Age 90 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet.

Born May 19, 1929 in Lockport, Anthony was a son of Thomas and Mary (Sowa) Stytz. He was raised and educated in Lockport and attended St. Dennis Catholic School and served...

Carmen "Ma" (Villegas)  Rojas

Carmen "Ma" (Villegas) Rojas

Dec 19, 2019

Carmen Rojas

“Ma”

Age 81 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at home with her family by her side.

Born October 27, 1938 in Bellas Fuentes, Mexico, Carmen was a daughter of Basilio and Lucia (Chavez) Villegas. She was raised in Mexico and would go on to marry her...

Patricia (Baranak)  Tezak

Patricia (Baranak) Tezak

Dec 19, 2019

Patricia Tezak (nee Baranak), age 67, at rest on Thursday, December 19, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Jim Tezak; loving daughter Amy (Kevin) Modzelewski; grandsons, Andrew and Matthew Modzelewski; sister, Lisa (Bob) Smith of Fort Myers, Florida; sister-in-law, Char (the late...

Rada Albu

Rada Albu

Dec 16, 2019

Rada Albu

Age 85 of Plainfield, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Kossuth Regional Health Center in Iowa with his family by his side.

Born December 14, 1934 in Romania, Rada was a son of Slavco and Desa (Komlosan) Albu. Following High School, Rada earned as Associates Degree in business which was his first...

Esther C. Petre

Esther C. Petre

Dec 16, 2019

Esther C. Petre, age 93, of Elwood formerly of Chicago and Hickory Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2019. Beloved mother of Darlene (Thomas) Babiarz, Dorothy “Dottie” (Michael) Sharwarko and Barbara Schoulda; Loving grandmother of Shannon (James) Craft, Peter (Aubrey) Sharwarko, Thomas (Chavy) Babiarz, Keli (Alex) Kuypers, Brandee Sharwarko, Troy Babiarz, Trent (Patricia) Schoulda and Nathan...

Terry Christensen

Terry Christensen

Dec 16, 2019

Terry Christensen

Age 71 of Joliet, passed away Monday, December 16, 2019 at Presence Villa Franciscan in Joliet with his family by his side.

Born February 26, 1948 in Dwight, Terry was a son of Edward and Ruby Christensen. He was raised and educated in Dwight and graduated from Dwight Township High School with the...

Elsie A. (Sustersich)  Plese

Elsie A. (Sustersich) Plese

Dec 14, 2019

Elsie A. Plese (nee Sustersich), age 98, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Elsie is survived by her loving children, Lawrence (Nikki) Plese, Cheryl (the late Frederick) Ries and Juliana (Eugene) Arbuthnot; sister, Antoinette “Dolly” (the late Edward) Pucel; special nephew, Mark Plese; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Dennis Matthew Ledenbach Jr.

Dennis Matthew Ledenbach Jr.

Dec 13, 2019

Dennis Matthew Ledenbach Jr., age 46, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 13, 2019.

Dennis is survived by his Uncle, Ed Williams and numerous friends from Anthony’s Restaurant and Pub.

Preceded in death by his father, Dennis Matthew Ledenbach Sr. and mother, Charlene Louise Williams.

Dennis...

Rodolfo "Rudy" Guzman

Rodolfo "Rudy" Guzman

Dec 13, 2019

Rodolfo “Rudy” Guzman, age 54, born into eternal life on Friday, December 13, 2019 with his loving family by his side.

Rodolfo is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Maria Xochitl Guzman; children, Citlali, Yaritza, Emanuel, Guzman; siblings, Porfirio (Obdulia) Guzman, Ramiro Guzman, Felipe (Antonia) Guzman, J. Carmen (Ninfa) Guzman, Evelia (Salvador) Diaz, Noel (Socorro)...

Maria E. (Harris)  McCormick

Maria E. (Harris) McCormick

Dec 12, 2019

Maria McCormick (nee Harris), age 50 passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

Maria is survived by her sons; Bruce Aaron (Katie Clover) Ritch Jr. and Daniel Ritch; grandchildren, Aaron Lee Ritch and Jaylenn Michelle Ritch; siblings, James (Brittany) Harris Jr. and Karen Flores; nieces and nephews, Tracy Hernandez, April...

Dorothy L (Adams)  Albert

Dorothy L (Adams) Albert

Dec 12, 2019

Dorothy L. Albert (nee Adams)

Age 96 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at her home with her family by her side.

Born February 1, 1923 in Joliet, Dorothy was a daughter of Michael and Margaret (Dutko) Adams. She was raised and educated in Joliet, and at an early age took...

Alicia (Torres)  Salas

Alicia (Torres) Salas

Dec 11, 2019

Alicia Salas (nee Torres)

Age 88 of Joliet and formerly of Texas, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Presence Villa Franciscan in Joliet with her family by her side.

Born August 28, 1931 in Agujita Coahuila, Mexico, Alicia was a daughter of Pedro and Enedina (Vera) Torres. Alicia enjoyed numerous activities throughout her...

Delores M. (Horvat)  Suhadolc

Delores M. (Horvat) Suhadolc

Dec 10, 2019

Delores Marie Suhadolc (nee Horvat), age 94 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 with her loving family by her side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Delores is survived by her children, Leonard Jr. (Noreen Zielinski) and Andi (the late Timothy) Gruber; five grandchildren, Jennifer Langs, Joseph (Christine) Suhadolc, Jeffrey (Jamie)...

John "Jack" "Jocko" Fisher

John "Jack" "Jocko" Fisher

Dec 8, 2019

John “Jack” “Jocko” Fisher

Age 83 of Joliet, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood.

Born October 10, 1936 in Joliet, Jack was a son of Frank and Claire (O’Mara) Fisher. He attended high school in Braidwood until enlisting and proudly serving in the United States Navy during the Korean...

Frances (King)  Archer

Frances (King) Archer

Dec 8, 2019

Frances (nee King) Archer, age 91, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 in her home that her and her late husband, Dale built in 1958 where many family memories will be treasured forever.

Frances was born on February 5, 1928 in Fordyce, Arkansas to Arthur and Laura (Hollingsworth) King. She married the love...

Jacqueline "Jackie" (Carlson)  Gecan

Jacqueline "Jackie" (Carlson) Gecan

Dec 5, 2019

Jacqueline Gecan (nee Carlson)

“Jackie”

Age 80 of Crest Hill, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

Jackie attended St. Bernard’s school in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School with the class of 1957.  She was employed by Carson Pirie Scott in Joliet for 28 years.

Jackie was a...

Patricia A. Summers

Patricia A. Summers

Dec 1, 2019

Patricia A. Summers, 67, passed away on December 1, 2019.

She was the loving wife of Paul Summers for 47 years. Patricia accepted Christ at an early age and held a strong faith throughout her entire life.  She was a strong advocate for continuing education, she served as a leader in education and also helped integrate schools...

Robert G. Waddell

Robert G. Waddell

Nov 28, 2019

Robert Waddell, age 55, passed away unexpectedly November 28, 2019.

Robert is survived by his loving children, Grail Waddell, Amber (Daniel) Waddell Stuckart, and Trevor Waddell. Loving parents Diana Hickman, and Robert D. Waddell. Siblings, Jessica Hatcher, David Waddell, Rebecca Alcorn, Terrance Waddell, Rachel Watson. Granddaughter, Harper Waddell Stuckart, and numerous nieces, nephews, family...

Michael "Mike" Joseph Mannino

Michael "Mike" Joseph Mannino

Nov 28, 2019

Michael Joseph Mannino

“Mike”

Age 36 of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in a motor vehicle accident.

Born November 26, 1983 in Maywood, Michael Joseph is a son of Russell Mannino and Mary (Vermilyea) See. He was raised and educated in Plainfield and attended Plainfield Central High School. Following...

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