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Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Mirian Fragoso Meneses

Mirian Fragoso Meneses

Apr 28, 2024

Mirian “Miri” Fragoso Meneses, 42, de Joliet Illinois, partio a encontrarse con el Señor el Domingo 28 de Abril del 2024. La acompañaron hasta sus últimos momentos su familia y amigos cercanos.

Miri nació un Martes 10 de Noviembre de 1981, de Teodora Meneses Meneses y el fallecido Vivaldo Fragoso Garcia. Creció en la ciudad de Puebla, donde vivió hasta que...

Cindy Rauch Hanneman

Cindy Rauch Hanneman

Apr 26, 2024

Cindy Rauch Hanneman, born December 18, 1959 in Joliet, IL to Carl and Judy Rauch, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024. Despite her many years of ailing health since being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at the age of forty, Cindy maintained her trademark kindness and generosity until her last. She was known as a person who would be willing to...

James Henry Reibel

James Henry Reibel

Apr 21, 2024

James Henry Reibel, aged 94, passed away at home surrounded by his family on April 21, 2024.

Jim was born on November 9, 1929 to John and Helah Reibel in Detroit, Michigan, where his father was employed as a tool and die maker at the Ford Motor Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 67 years, Mary...

Mario Guzman Damian

Mario Guzman Damian

Apr 20, 2024

Mario Guzmán Damián, de 48 años, falleció el sábado 20 de Abril de 2024 en Joliet, Illinois. Le sobreviven su esposa Elena Guzmán y hijos Dulce, Zuleyma, Lizbeth y Mario Jr. También deja atrás a sus padres Mario Guzmán Carrillo y María Luisa Damián Zavala. Dos hermanas Alma y Olivia y su hermano Froylán. Mario era el mejor abuelo del...

Marianne Filisko

Marianne Filisko

Apr 15, 2024

Marianne Filisko (Franke)

Marianne Filisko (nee Franke), age 86, passed away peacefully, Monday, April 15, 2024, at home with family at her side. This much-loved mother and hard-working woman is now able to rest. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Aloisia and Wilhelm Franke; and her brother, Wilhelm Franke. All were of Germany.

Marianne is survived by many...

Paul T. Yack

Paul T. Yack

Apr 15, 2024

Paul T. Yack “Terry” “Yacko,” age 67, at rest on Monday, April 15, 2024 with his loving wife by his side.

Paul is survived by his wife, Sharon (nee Lesnik); sons, Brook Melvin and Jason Lakotich; grandchildren, Haley and Aron Melvin, David, Amanda, Karla and Natalie Ceja and Kelsey Fortman; his “little buddies” Savannah Nabors (great-granddaughter) and Rachel Martinez (great-niece); and...

Frank Yattoni Jr.

Frank Yattoni Jr.

Apr 14, 2024

Frank Yattoni Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at his home with his family by his side.

Born March 26, 1931 in West Frankfort, IL, Frank was the son of Frank and Carolina (Ballotti). Frank was a strong union member and a United States Army Veteran who served during the Korean War.  

Frank lived a Catholic...

James "Smokey" Planinsek

James "Smokey" Planinsek

Apr 13, 2024

James “Smokey” Planinsek, aged 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 13th, 2024.

Born to Theodore Planinsek and Irene Planinsek (nee Chaloka) in Joliet, IL, Smokey was a beloved member of the Rockdale community, attending both Rockdale Grade School and Joliet West High School. He was a devout Christian and the epitome of a family man. Sharing...

Jesus "Jessie" Rodriguez

Jesus "Jessie" Rodriguez

Apr 13, 2024

Jesus “Jessie” Rodriguez, 76, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his residences surrounded by his family.He is preceded in death by his wife Delia Rodriguez and his parents Joseph and Carmen (Medina) Rodriguez.Jesus is survived by his children: Jesus Jr., Maria (Hector+) Bibian, and Fabiola (Adkins) Jones. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Emiliano, Giselle, Cosme, Atom...

Patricia Ann Sandretto

Patricia Ann Sandretto

Apr 12, 2024

Patricia Ann Sandretto, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Lightways Hospice.

Born in Joliet on March 28,1933. She attended St. Thaddeus Catholic School in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School. On May 16, 1953, she married the love of her life, her husband, Richard Sandretto. Patricia worked in retail and was a loving and devoted...

Margaret J. Zobel

Margaret J. Zobel

Apr 11, 2024

Margaret J. Zobel “Marge”, age 98, passed away in her home on April 11th, 2024 with her daughters by her side. She was born on February 16th, 1926 in Joliet, the daughter of John and Katherine Dragovan (nee Videtich). She attended Saint Joseph School and Joliet Township High School. She was a lifelong parishioner of Saint Joseph Church in Joliet...

Robert John Kolenc

Robert John Kolenc

Apr 9, 2024

Robert John Kolenc, aged 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in Joliet, IL. He was a dedicated veteran who served in the U.S. Navy as a corpsman (HM2) from 1956-1966, earning an honorable discharge. Following his service, Robert pursued a career as a microbiologist at St. Joseph Hospital, where he worked diligently until his retirement in 1997.

Robert was...

Betty Jane Azman

Betty Jane Azman

Apr 8, 2024

Betty Jane Azman (nee Spiers)

Age 104 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield.

Born June of 1919 in La Moille, Illinois, Betty Jane was a daughter of the late John and Ruth (Vickery) Spiers. She was a lifelong resident of Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School with the...

Sandra E. Wysocki

Sandra E. Wysocki

Apr 5, 2024

Sandra E. Wysocki (nee Burgett)

Age 78 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Born September 26, 1945 in Joliet, Sandy was a daughter of her father: Opal Gunter and her parents: John and Beatrice (McDonald) Burgett. Sandy was a lifelong Joliet resident, devout Catholic and longtime parishioner of...

Rolando Martinez

Rolando Martinez

Apr 4, 2024

Rolando “Lando” Martinez

Age 48 of Minooka, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at home with his loving family and friends by his side. He was a beloved father, life partner, and a true friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Rolando was born on May 30, 1975 in Aurora to Maria E. Martinez.  He spent most of his...

Hunter William McDonald

Hunter William McDonald

Apr 4, 2024

Hunter William McDonald “Bob Ross,” born on January 23, 2009, left this world suddenly on April 4, 2024.

Hunter was a bright student attending Minooka Community High School and enthusiastically engaged in various pursuits. He took pride in the honors and AP classes that he was enrolled in.  He found joy in intellectual challenges through participation in the Chess Club which...

Norman D. Campbell Jr.

Norman D. Campbell Jr.

Mar 31, 2024

Norman Duane Campbell Jr’s sunrise was June 25th 1971 at 6:23 a.m. to Norman Campbell Sr. and Theresa Holden Phillips in Joliet IL. His sunset, while surrounded by family and friends, was March 31st 2024 5:58 p.m. at Lightways Hospice after a monumental fight against colon cancer.

Norman Duane Campbell Jr. was the first-born son of Norman Campbell Sr. and Theresa...

Bill McTee

Bill McTee

Mar 31, 2024

William A. McTee

“Bill”

Age 83 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday morning, March 31, 2024 at Lightways Hospice. 

Born February 5, 1941 in Joliet to Thomas and Lorraine McTee and attended Joliet Township High School, Southern Illinois University, and received a Masters from Governors State University. He was passionate about teaching and spent his career teaching middle schoolers in Bolingbrook...

Joseph Orlovich Jr.

Joseph Orlovich Jr.

Mar 30, 2024

Joseph Orlovich, Jr.

Joseph departed this life on March 30th, 2024 at the age of 90 at Sunnyhill Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife Josephine (Gioannini) Orlovich; daughter Marlo (Bartley) Perry; son Joel Orlovich; daughter Paula (Jon) Waller, and grandson Brice Waller. Joseph was born and raised in Rockdale and Joliet. He attended the Joliet Public Grade Schools and...

Luis Antonio Rivera

Luis Antonio Rivera

Mar 26, 2024

Con pesar en nuestros corazones, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Luis Antonio Rivera, de 66 años, quien partió pacíficamente de su residencia. Luis deja atrás un legado de amor y recuerdos queridos que siempre serán apreciados por su amada familia.

La visita para honrar la vida de Luis se llevará a cabo el martes, 2 de abril de 2024, de 4:00 pm...

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