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Joliet, IL Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area
John Josef Just
Jun 18, 2019
John Josef Just, 80, of Atlanta, beloved husband, Dad, Otta, and friend, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Born November 17, 1938, in Botschar, Yugoslavia, he was the son of the late Stefan and Emma Klein Just. During WWII as a 5-year-old, John survived a forced march from Botschar to Topola and internment in Molidorf prison camp until escaping...
LaVerle “Mams” (Maske) Mackey
Jun 18, 2019
LaVerle (Maske) Mackey “Mams,” age 89, born January 20, 1930, a lifelong resident of New Lenox and Joliet, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 with her daughter and granddaughters by her side.
LaVerle was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Augustine (Jaumotte) Maske; brother, Harold Maske; and beloved son, Rob Louis...
Michael E. Decman Jr.
Jun 18, 2019
Michael Edward Decman Jr., age 37, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019.
Michael is survived by his wife, Kelly (nee Coleman); daughter, Stephanie Decman; step-children, Victoria and Austin; parents, Michael Sr. and Deborah (nee Ferguson) Decman; sister, Melissa (Corey Brown) Decman-Morales; mother-in-law, Kathy Coleman; brother-in-law, Nathan Coleman; nieces and nephew, Maricela, Ariana and JT Morales;...
Dorothy Slejko
Jun 15, 2019
Dorothy Slejko, 92, passed away on June 15, 2019, in Greenfield, WI. She was born November 17, 1926, as the seventh of ten children of Croatian immigrants George and Cenka (Bajt) Hibler.
She is preceded in death by her husband Leon, with whom she lived in Rockdale, IL for their entire married life.
Dorothy is...
Leona Mary (Ketz) Bregar
Jun 12, 2019
Leona Mary Bregar (nee Ketz), age 93, at rest on Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Leona is survived by her children, Rudolph, Richard, David and Robert (Pam) Bregar; 11 grandchildren, Mike, Paul, Kaylynn, Dani Joe, Joel, Nick, Zach, Stephanie (Juan) Gonzalez, Kathryn, Bradley and Cheryl; great-grandchildren, Adam, Zoe, Paige, Madison, Sophia and Jessica; numerous nieces...
Kenneth David Novak
Jun 12, 2019
Kenneth David Novak, age 69, at rest on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 after a courageous battle with brain cancer, with his loving family by his side.
Ken is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Patricia (nee Vargocko); children, Kenneth (Kayla) Novak and Kyle Novak; Dear Grandson and Best Pal, Luke Novak; siblings, John (Jean) Novak,...
JoAnn M. Stukel
Jun 12, 2019
JoAnn M. Stukel (nee Borio), age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 with her loving family by her side.
JoAnn is survived by her loving children, Michelle (Brian) Sartorelli, Theresa (Jay) Hambrick, Kenneth Stukel Jr., John Sr. (Carmen) Stukel, Kristine (Joseph) Vaagen and Matt (Heidi) Stukel; 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; siblings, Rosemary Brennan, Patricia...
Richard J. Sorensen
Jun 11, 2019
Richard James Sorensen, age 86, at rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Richard is survived by his children, Vicki (Roland) Bauer, Tom (Cindy) Sorensen, Charlotte (Ray) Dombrowski, Ginger (Steve) Youngs and Deanna Sorensen; 15 grandchildren; and 1 great-granddaughter.
Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mabel (nee Gustafson) Sorensen; and brother, Thomas Sorensen.
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Habeeb (Roger) Fadee M. Dunn-El
Jun 10, 2019
Habeeb (Roger) Dunn-El
Age 70 of Lafayette, Indiana and formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East with his family by his side.
Born Roger L. Dunn in Yazoo, Mississippi on December 27, 1948. Roger L. was a son of Harvey L. Dunn and Elizabeth Butler. He...
Blanche O. (Unsell) Ward
Jun 8, 2019
Blanche O. Ward (nee Unsell) passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, June 8, 2019 with her loving family by her side.
Blanche is survived by her loving husband, John Ward; children, Brenda (Larry) Garner and Glen Vineyard; grandchildren, Kyle Garner and Abigail (Daniel) Eberhard, Emily, Natasha and Jax Vineyard; great-grandchildren, Samuel and...
James "Jim" D. Poulos
Jun 1, 2019
James D. Poulos
Age 55 of Joliet, passed away peacefully Saturday June 1st, 2019 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center.
James was born April 10, 1964 in Chicago, IL to Richard & Patricia (Grossman) Poulos.
He was a United States Marine Corps veteran and former mechanic for Lawson's Auto Shop.
Survivors...
Anna Margaret (Mores) Miller
May 26, 2019
Anna Margaret (nee Mores) Miller
Age 95 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2019 at Willow Falls.
Born January 30, 1924 in Joliet. Anna Margaret was a daughter of John and Cecelia (nee Chervan) Mores. She was raised and educated on Joliet’s east side and is a graduate of St. Cyril and Methodius...
Loretta Marie (Toomey) Sineni
May 24, 2019
Loretta Marie Sineni (nee Toomey), age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019.
Loretta is survived by her children, Robert (Donna) Sineni and Wendy (Nick) Sineni-McMurray; grandchildren, Robert W. Sineni, Paul Goodman and David Goodman.
Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wendell Sineni (2006); and parents, Leo...
Gloria L (Knauer) Pillar
May 24, 2019
Gloria L. Pillar, age 87 of Joliet, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side.
Born September 15, 1931 in Joliet, Gloria Lou was a daughter of John and Esther (Burmeister) Knauer. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with...
MaryAnn Jandura
May 23, 2019
MaryAnn Jandura, age 61 of Joliet, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019 at Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center with her family by her side.
Born September 6, 1957 in Joliet, MaryAnn was a daughter of Andrew and Jennie (Jarema) Jandura. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet East High School with the class...
Daniel Richard Kalva Jr.
May 21, 2019
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Domingo Baldivia Sr.
May 19, 2019
Domingo Baldivia Sr., age 73, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2019.
Domingo is survived by his loving wife, Felicita (nee Arellano); children, Armandina (Joel) Martinez, Belinda McNear and Domingo Jr. (Micaela) Baldivia; grandchildren, Deanna (Ezekiel) Zepeda, Renee Martinez, Lena Martinez, Antonio (Jessica) McNear, Alexander McNear and Dominique Baldivia; six great-grandchildren, Angel, Aaliyah,...
Al Chidsey, Jr.
May 18, 2019
Al Chidsey, Jr. of Joliet, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at his residence in Chicago.
Per Al's wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Dorothy Jean (Brodeske) Onderisin
May 18, 2019
Dorothy J. Onderisin (nee Brodeske), age 98, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019. She was born in Joliet on May 9, 1921.
Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Dale (Evelyn) Onderisin, Janet R. (William) Coombe and Mark W. Onderisin; grandchildren, Amy (Chris) Coombe-Roberts and Devon Coombe, Maureen (Tim) Cole, Mark R., Paul...
Dorothy (Cassidy) Davis
May 16, 2019
Dorothy M. Davis (nee Cassidy) age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2019.
Dorothy is survived by her loving children, John T. Davis, Madonna (Mike) Gale, Gerard (Crystal) Davis, Kathleen (Len) Capristo, Dennis (Claudia) Davis; grandchildren, Michael (Martha) Gale, Andrew (Allison) Davis, Patrick (Camille) Gale, Nicholas (Sara) Davis, Gabrielle Davis, Ryne Davis,...
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