Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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...

Richard Hotuyec

Richard Hotuyec

Jan 22, 2020

Richard Hotuyec, 81, passed away January 22, 2020, reuniting him with his beloved wife Claudia.

A lifelong resident of Joliet, proud Hilltopper, and skilled carpenter, Rich‘s most important calling was as a loving husband and father. He enjoyed fishing and camping at Lily Cache and Grundy County Rod and Gun Clubs with his extended family. He was...

Helen J. (Laoutides)  Zlogar

Helen J. (Laoutides) Zlogar

Jan 19, 2020

Helen J. Zlogar (nee Laoutides), age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Survived by her loving son Joseph (Peggy) Zlogar of Naperville, IL; dear grandmother of Zachary (Monica), Marisa (fiancé David Ross) and Elisabeth (Nick George); cherished great-grandmother of Zoe Grace. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by...

Daniel Duncan

Daniel Duncan

Jan 15, 2020

Daniel Duncan, age 61, passed on Wednesday, January 15, 2020.

Daniel attended Joliet District 86 Public Schools and Providence High School. He held various jobs including; a cab driver, truck driver and handy man. One of his greatest joys was barbequing for family and friends. He will be truly missed by all.

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Michael Bardachowski

Michael Bardachowski

Jan 14, 2020

Michael J. Bardachowski, age 49, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Jennifer (nee Jarolimek); daughters, Grace and Sydney Bardachowski; mother, Judith (nee Sudor); brother, Jeff (Michelle) Bardachowski; mother-in-law, Cheryl Burns; sister-in-law, Kimberly (Donnie) Pisano; nephews, Matthew, Jacob and Josh; and countless friends....

James R. Pisut

James R. Pisut

Jan 12, 2020

Born August 19, 1944

Passed January 12, 2020

Survived by his wife, Sue (Cusac), one daughter, Amanda (John) Derby of Texas, one brother, John (Dolly) Pisut, one sister Marianne (John) Jarman, one sister-in-law, Gail Pisut. Two grandchildren, Brook and John Derby, one Uncle, Emery ( Raymonda) Pisut of Iowa. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Preceded...

Cecilia (Titra)  Strle

Cecilia (Titra) Strle

Jan 9, 2020

Cecilia Strle (nee Titra), age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020 with her loving family by her side.

Cecilia is survived by her loving children, Raymond (Nicole) Strle, John (Cathy) Strle, Cheryl (the late Thomas) Seppi and Mary Fran Yelvington; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces and nephews....

Rachael A. Corp

Rachael A. Corp

Jan 9, 2020

Rachael A. Corp

Died January 9, 2020 at home at the age of 53; she was born August 29, 1966 to Gordon and Rosetta (Lovati) Corp, who predeceased her.

Rachael was a 1988 graduate of Northern Illinois University, a longtime employee of the National Safety Council, but most recently worked for Rehn Technology. She was...

Tristan D Seitz

Tristan D Seitz

Jan 8, 2020

Tristan D. Seitz

Age 20 of Gardner, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at his home.

Born September 29, 1999 in Naperville, Tristan is the son of David Seitz and Nicole (Larkin) Glovier. Tristan was a generous, caring and loving son, and a loyal and devoted friend. He loved the game of football...

Mary L. (Hresan)  Zaletel

Mary L. (Hresan) Zaletel

Jan 8, 2020

Mary L. Zaletel (nee Hresan) passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at her home. Mary was born on September 2, 1931. Born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. She worked at Plainfield Molding and retired in1999. She attended St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School and Providence Catholic High School.

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Marjorie L. Newburn

Marjorie L. Newburn

Jan 8, 2020

Marjorie L. Newburn, born January 13, 1932 in Oswego, IL. Joined her maker January, 8 2020.

Preceded in death by her husband, Paul; and son, Craig; parents, Harry and Ruby Alderman; and brother, Raymond.

Marjorie is survived by her daughter, Lynne and son-in-law Barry Johnston; grandchildren, Stephen and Valerie Johnston; brother, Robert Alderman;...

Robert J. "Blackie" Blackburn

Robert J. "Blackie" Blackburn

Jan 3, 2020

Robert J. “Blackie” Blackburn, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 3, 2020 following a brief, acute illness.

Blackie was born on January 3, 1953 and raised in Joliet, IL. He was the third of eight children born to Thomas and Rita (nee Hasse) Blackburn. He attended St. Patrick Grade School and was a 1971 graduate of Joliet...

Charles William Benedict

Charles William Benedict

Jan 2, 2020

CHARLES WILLIAM BENEDICT

Charles William "Bill" Benedict, 90, Fought the good fight, and passed away peacefully of old age.

Youngest of six, born and raised in Joliet at 1209 Center St. He attended grade school at St. Raymond’s. After graduating from JTHS, he enlisted in the Navy serving aboard the USS Coral Sea in postwar...

Nancy Marie (Valenti)  Costello

Nancy Marie (Valenti) Costello

Jan 2, 2020

Nancy Marie Valenti Costello Age 86 of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Harbor Chase of Plainfield with her family by her side. Born July 21, 1933 in Yonkers, New York, Nancy Marie was a daughter of Domenico and Nancy (Amodio) Valenti. Migrated to Chicago in 1956.  As a long time resident of Chicago, Nancy...

Humberto Trevino

Humberto Trevino

Dec 31, 2019

Humberto Trevino

Age 65 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with his family by his side.

Born April 18, 1954 in Reynosa, Mexico, Humberto was a son of Juan and Herminia (Guerrero) Trevino. Humberto was a devoted family man with great wisdom and honor, who loved...

Isidro "Izzy" Alvarez

Isidro "Izzy" Alvarez

Dec 29, 2019

Isidro Alvarez

“Izzy”

Age 85 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home with his family by his side.

Born January 2, 1934 in Barrazas Durango, Mexico, Isidro was a son of Candelario and Reumalda (Luna) Alvarez. He was raised and educated in Mexico and in the late...

George R. "Chief" Block

George R. "Chief" Block

Dec 29, 2019

George R. Block “Chief”

George R. Block, a quiet man with a humble and loving heart died peacefully at the age of 86 on Sunday December 29, 2019 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. He was born January 6, 1933 in Joliet, Illinois to George P. and Helen Tapio Block.

George was a lifelong...