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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
Hermila Guzman
Nov 26, 2019
Hermila Guzman, age 76 of Joliet, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019.
"Grema" will forever be remembered for her comedic and vibrant personality. She would often deliver advice with plenty of love and humor. Hermila was an extremely committed, loyal, but demanding mother and grandmother, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her....
Johanna "Jam" Garbin
Nov 25, 2019
Johanna “Jam” Garbin, nee Pirc, age 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 25th.
Known for being an extremely loving mother and wife, Jam took great pride in her home and enjoyed the daily tasks that came with it.
Jam is survived by her...
Carol Ann (Rodeghero) Randich
Nov 25, 2019
Carol Ann (Rodeghero) Randich
Age 87 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2019 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home with her family by her side.
Born March 14, 1932 in Lockport, Carol Ann was a daughter of Andrew and Martha (Coleman) Rodeghero. Carol attended St. Dennis Grade School and graduated from...
Alice B. (Brubaker) Prettyman
Nov 24, 2019
Alice Prettyman, 82, Philanthropist and Advocate for Education
Alice B. Prettyman, long-time resident of Muncie, Indiana, died peacefully in Illinois last week after a brief illness. She was the retired Vice President for Planned Giving for the Ball State University Foundation in Muncie. Earlier this year,...
Edwin J. Rudzinski
Nov 24, 2019
Edwin J. Rudzinski, age 92, at rest on Sunday, November 24, 2019.
Edwin is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Marie (nee Sypniewski) Rudzinski; 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,...
Stanley J. Stanish
Nov 22, 2019
Stanley J Stanish
Born September 9,1930, Died November 22,2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was the husband of Evelyn (Benco) Stanish. They shared 63 wonderful years of marriage together.
He survived by his wife, Evelyn, children Kathy (Joe) Kucharz,Carol (Casey) Pyzik, Ken (Sue) Stanish, two grandchildren, Kristyn and Kyle...
Ronald “Harley” Carnes
Nov 13, 2019
Ronald “Harley” Carnes, age 74, at rest on Wednesday, November 13, 2019.
Ronald is survived by his loving daughters, Jeanna (Joseph Jr.) Pluth and Judy (George) Sikic; grandchildren, Brock, Brett and Jacob Pluth, Coty (Nicole) Lake, Brittnee, George and Kortney Sikic and Felicia Carnes; brother, Lewis (Sharon Grant) Carnes; “sis,” Judy (Lee) Carmichael and family; Jeannie Carnes;...
Robert “Bob” E. Scholp, Sr.
Nov 13, 2019
Robert E. Scholp, Sr. “Bob” January 16, 1942 - November 13, 2019.
Age 77, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Amita Health with his loving family by his side.
Born January 16, 1942, in Joliet. Bob was the son of the late Elmer and Valerie Scholp. Fondly called “Grumpa” by...
Maria L (Ortega) Cervantes
Nov 11, 2019
Maria L. Cervantes
Age 65 of Romeoville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn.
She is survived by her husband, Salvadore; children: Araceli and Salvadore, Jr. (Ampara); grandchildren: Joel, Jazmin, Sebastian, Pablo and Miranda; siblings: Pablo, Victoria, Carmen, Anita, Teresa and Julian, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and...
John T Denvir, III
Nov 9, 2019
John T. Denvir III
Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 9, 2019 at DuPage Care Center in Wheaton.
Born September 13, 1930 in Berwyn, John was the son of John, Jr. and Florence (Potuznik) Denvir. He will be remembered for his warm smile, harmonious whistle and outgoing personality that touched the...
Mary Ann Magerko
Nov 6, 2019
Mary Ann Magerko (nee Manzuk), age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
Mary Ann valued family, and so she dedicated herself to her husband, to her children, and to her children's children for over 60 years. She and her husband helped establish a foundation for them all to grow and prosper.
Mary...
Cecilia F. Videcan
Nov 6, 2019
Cecilia F. Videcan, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. Loving wife of the late Edward J. Videcan. Beloved mother of Donald (Deborah), Catherine (David) Kapinus, and Kimberly (Keith) Ogle. Dearest grandmother of Daniel, Lisa, Eric, Kelly and Kristin. Dearest aunt of Michael Vidican, Michelle Jaracz and JoAnn Ketcik. Dear friend of Theresa and...
Una Briggs
Nov 6, 2019
Una Briggs (nee Sylvia), age 94, at rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.
Una is survived by her loving daughters, Sylvia (Able) Muniz-DelToro and Sandra (Edward) Sanderson; grandchildren, Terilynn (Joe) DeGayner, Lynnae (Tim) Fash, Kenneth (Carleen) Bush; numerous great-grandchildren, relatives and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Briggs (2013)....
Armando "Nano" Hernandez
Nov 2, 2019
Armando “Nano” Hernandez
Age 12 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Alden Village Health for Children in Bloomindale with his family by his side.
Born March 16, 2007 in Joliet, Nano was a very joyful baby. He was always smiling at people and making sure that everybody was aware of...
Raymond R Koniuszy
Nov 2, 2019
Raymond R. Koniuszy
Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at Clarendale Senior Living Community in Mokena.
Born June 8, 1930 in Joliet, Raymond Ronald was a son of Thaddeus and Helen (Furmankiewicz) Koniuszy. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with the...
Peter D. Valek
Nov 1, 2019
Peter Dennis Valek Born March 1, 1941 Passed away November 1, 2019 at age 78 Pete “Denny” Valek was born in Joliet, Illinois, on March 1, 1941, the son of Peter and Ann (Hertko) Valek. He was raised in Joliet, Illinois, where he attended Saints Cyril and Methodius Grade School and was a member of Joliet Catholic High School’s...
Stephen Joseph Fleck
Nov 1, 2019
Stephen Joseph Fleck, age 46, at rest on Friday, November 1, 2019.
Stephen is survived by his daughters, Elyse Fleck and Emma Fleck; siblings, Kevin (Lindsay) Fleck and Audra (Steven) Cochran; mother, Charlotte Ambuehl; and Elaine Fleck.
Preceded in death by his father, Thomas Fleck.
He...
Charles E. Nielsen Sr.
Nov 1, 2019
Charles Edward Nielsen Sr. “Papa,” age 78, at rest on Friday, November 01, 2019.
Charles is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marilyn (nee Sterioti); children, Sandra (Tom) Studer, Candace (Joe) Porras, Charles Jr. (Mellany Miller) and Clifford Nielsen; grandchildren, Kristen Studer, Valarie (David) Darin, Katie Porras; great-grandchildren, Bradlee Ella Hartigan, Gavin Joseph Darin and...
Leonard J. Micklich
Oct 31, 2019
Leonard J. Micklich was received by Our Lord on October 31, 2019. A lifelong resident of Joliet, he was born on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 1927. After starting at Moran grade school for three years, he graduated from St. Joseph’s school in 1941. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1945 where he played trombone in the marching...
Suzanne V. (Cherry) Larson
Oct 26, 2019
Suzanne V. Larson (nee Cherry), age 57, at rest on Saturday, October 26, 2019.
Suzanne is survived by her loving daughters, Jacqueline Moriarty and Krystal Larson; beloved grandson, Aiden Ellis; siblings, Terri (Guadalupe) Ortiz, Jimbo Cherry and Bill (Renee) Cherry; parents, James and Margaret (nee Romozzi) Cherry.
Suzanne was a free spirit who could light...
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