Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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,...

Jeanette R (Babich)  Tucci

Jeanette R (Babich) Tucci

Jun 11, 2020

Jeanette R. Tucci

Age 84 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 11, 2020 with her family by her side.

Born June 7, 1936 in Joliet, Jeanette was the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Vershay) Babich. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from St. Francis Academy with the class...

John Terry McFadden

John Terry McFadden

Jun 11, 2020

John "Terry" McFadden, age 70, of Shorewood, Illinois, died Thursday, June 11th, 2020.  Terry passed peacefully at his home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Joliet, Terry attended Joliet East High School.  He was a natural athlete and the star pitcher on the school baseball team.  Terry graduated from...

Rev. Fugusta Lee "Shanky" Neal, Sr.

Rev. Fugusta Lee "Shanky" Neal, Sr.

Jun 7, 2020

Rev. Fugusta Lee Neal Sr. 74, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away June 7, 2020.  “Shanky” as he was known by his family and friends, was born on August 7, 1945 in Ashdown Arkansas, to the late Alexander Neal, Sr. and Nellie Ann Moore. Shanky grew up in Ashdown as one of 7 children. He attended Little County Training...

Pamela (Cohns)  Fox

Pamela (Cohns) Fox

Jun 6, 2020

Pamela Fox

Age 60 of Joliet and formerly of Evanston, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side.

Born July 31, 1959 in Holly Grove, Arkansas, Pam was a daughter of David, Sr. and Annette (Coleman) Cohns. She was raised and educated...

Elizabeth A. (Pasdertz)  Scholp

Elizabeth A. (Pasdertz) Scholp

Jun 6, 2020

Elizabeth A. Scholp (nee Pasdertz) “Betty,” age 77, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Lakewood Nursing Home with her loving family near her.

Born October 8, 1942, in Joliet, Betty was the daughter of the late John and Rose Pasdertz.  Fondly known as “Mrs. Scholp” to the neighborhood children. ...

Carol Ann Hutchins

Carol Ann Hutchins

Jun 4, 2020

Carol Hutchins (nee Jadron)

Age 75, of Joliet, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.

Carol is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Hutchins; daughters: Amy (Ronald) Krisik of Monee, IL and Denise (David) Erickson of Green Valley, AZ; her beloved granddaughters: Brooke Manikowski and Jennifer Krisik, and...

Frank A. Tomac

Frank A. Tomac

Jun 1, 2020

Frank A Tomac

Age 88

Frank Tomac, born February 8th, 1932 passed away at Willow Falls June 1, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Crest Hill and an avid baseball fan of the St Louis Cardinals.

Surviving are his four sons, Frank (Cindy) Tomac of Dwight, IL, Ray (Darla) Tomac of Shorewood,...

Filomena Prebeg

Filomena Prebeg

May 30, 2020

On the cool, clear, sunny morning of Saturday, May 30, 2020, heaven gained one more angel and the earth lost one. Filomena “Manna” (Bartolomei) Prebeg, age 90, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in North Tonawanda, New York to Gaetano and Maria (Vittori) Bartolomei. Filomena earned her nursing degree at Syracuse...

Carol Zloch

Carol Zloch

May 25, 2020

Carol Joyce Zloch, age 73, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Born November 8, 1946, to some she was Carol, but to family, she was Memaw.

Carol is survived by her two sons, Brian (Carrie) Zloch and Scott (Sandra) Zloch; grandchildren, Joseph Zloch, Daniel Zloch, David Zloch.

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John C. Gura Jr.

John C. Gura Jr.

May 25, 2020

John C. Gura Jr., age 72, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2020.

John is survived by his loving wife; two sons; and five grandchildren.

John was a proud United States Army veteran.

Per John’s wishes cremation rites have been accorded and services have been...

Shirley M (Ungs)  Hackett

Shirley M (Ungs) Hackett

May 24, 2020

Shirley M. Hackett (nee Ungs)

Age 93 of Joliet and formerly of Naperville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020 with her family by her side at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Born April 18, 1927 in Luxemburg, Iowa, Shirley was the daughter of Edward, Sr. and Rita (Lueken) Ungs.

She was raised...

Mary (Dybala)  Radetic

Mary (Dybala) Radetic

May 21, 2020

Mary Radetic (nee Dybala), age 94, at rest on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at her home.

Mary was the beloved wife of 65 years to Anthony Radetic; the cherished mother of Michael Radetic; loving grandmother of Ashley, John and Anthony; great-grandmother of Jordan, Logan, Brooklyn and Adan; sister of Edward (Joanne) Dybala, Robert (the...