Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Donald G. Beno

Donald G. Beno

May 14, 2019

Donald G.Beno, 86, of New Port Richey, FL, went into the hands of God on May 14th, 2019, with his family by his side.

Donald was born May 17, 1932, in Joliet, IL, to the late George and Agnes Beno. He and his late wife, Annette L. (Welan) Beno, moved from Joliet, IL, to New Port Richey,...

Susan J. (Williams)  Velasquez

Susan J. (Williams) Velasquez

May 12, 2019

Susan Jane Velasquez (nee Williams) age, 75, passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 12, 2019 with her family by her side.

Susan is survived by her sons, Mike (Michelle) Velasquez and Ken (Becky) Velasquez; grandchildren, Logan, Hayley and Cameron Velasquez; siblings, Joanne Morman, Alma Cushing, Yvonne (the late Richard) Williams, Kathy (Joel) Maximov, Tom...

Eleanor L (Ludwig)  Breen

Eleanor L (Ludwig) Breen

May 12, 2019

Eleanor L. Breen, age 95 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Eleanor will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet.

Leoma Jones

Leoma Jones

May 11, 2019

Leoma Jones, 77, of Joliet, passed away on Saturday May 11th, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center surrounded by the love of her family.

Leoma was born on March 14th, 1942 in Glendora, MS, the daughter of the late Eddie and Viola (nee Wilson) Cobb.

Moving from Mississippi in the 1960’s she settled in...

Elisa Nunez

Elisa Nunez

May 4, 2019

Elisa Nunez of Romeoville, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.

Born November 14, 1935 in the Philippines, Elisa was a daughter of Miguel and Angela (Pena) Gonzales. She was raised and educated in the Philippines and obtained a bachelor’s degree to pursue a career in medical technology. She worked as...

Dennis Mattix

Dennis Mattix

May 2, 2019

Dennis Mattix, age 81 of Joliet, passed away Thursday morning, May 2, 2019 at home with his family by his side.

Born November 15, 1937 in St. Elmo, Illinois, Dennis was the son of George and Gladys (Yakel) Mattix. He graduated from St. Elmo High School in 1955, Illinois Wesleyan University in 1959 and later obtained a...

Stanley G. Mikulich

Stanley G. Mikulich

Apr 29, 2019

Stanley G. Mikulich, age 103, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019.

Stanley is survived by his children, Sharon (the late Ted Lueken) (Roger) Wiley and Dave (Bonnie) Mikulich; grandchildren, Scott Lueken, Craig (Kimberly) Lueken and Chris Mikulich; two great-grandchild; Aidan Lueken and Jillian Lueken; numerous nieces and nephews.

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Carol Jones

Carol Jones

Apr 27, 2019

Carol Jones, age 50 of Gardner, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Born September 1, 1968 in Chicago, Carol Marion is the daughter of Karen (nee Kelly) Jones and the late Robert William Jones. She was raised and educated on the south side of Chicago and graduated high school with the class of 1986. Carol went...

Dolores T. (Czajkoski)  Pruitt

Dolores T. (Czajkoski) Pruitt

Apr 25, 2019

Dolores “Dee” Pruitt (nee Czajkoski), age 78, Dearest Mother was given life October 3, 1940 and on Thursday, April 25, 2019 God gave her eternal life.

Loving mother of Brian Pruitt of Joliet, IL. Also surviving are her nieces, Joyce Holmes of Livonia, MI, Bonnie Skeldon of New Lenox, IL, Janice (Kenneth) Lee of...

Jeff "Bo" Carroll

Jeff "Bo" Carroll

Apr 24, 2019

Jeff “Bo” Carroll

Age 51 of Joliet, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Born December 7, 1967 in Joliet, Jeffrey Alan is a son of Frank, Jr. and the late Mary Ann (nee Stasko) Carroll. He was raised and educated in Joliet and after attending...

Nancy R. (Kenney)  Bick

Nancy R. (Kenney) Bick

Apr 24, 2019

Nancy Bick passed into the arms of The Lord on April 24, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL.  Nancy was 73 years old and was preceded in death by her parents Ray and Helen Kenney and her sister Judith Devereaux.

Nancy was a beloved and wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.  She...

Stephanie A. Schronski

Stephanie A. Schronski

Apr 23, 2019

Stephanie A. Schronski “Steph” (nee Rymsza), age 33, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 with her family by her side.

Stephanie is survived by her husband of 3 years, Michael Schronski; her beautiful little girl, Lillian Marie; mother, Linda (nee Juricic) Rymsza; sister, Amanda (Erik) Brown; brother, Robert (Nicole Elliott) Rymsza, Jr.; father-in-law and mother-in-law,...

Richard S. “Red” “Rich” Wisz

Richard S. “Red” “Rich” Wisz

Apr 22, 2019

Richard S. “Red” “Rich” Wisz, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home.

Richard is survived by his children, Diane (Anton) Balaja, David J. (Bridget) Wisz; grandchildren, Sarah (Charles) Collins, Kelsey Balaja, Autumn, Tyler and Vincent Wisz;  great-grandchildren; Sophie and Emma Collins, Kaison Balaja; siblings, Bernadine (late Thomas), Kathleen (late Norbert), Phyllis...

John R. "Dick" Pucel Jr.

John R. "Dick" Pucel Jr.

Apr 21, 2019

Age 66 of Joliet, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer at his home surrounded by family.

Born August 12, 1952 in Joliet, John Richard is a son of Pollyanne (nee McKeon) Pucel and the late John Richard Pucel, Sr. He was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet Catholic...

Karen Lynn (Smrekar)  Farr

Karen Lynn (Smrekar) Farr

Apr 21, 2019

Karen Lynn Farr (nee Smrekar), age 56, at rest on Sunday, April 21, 2019 after a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis

Karen is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Keith Farr; children, Lisa Lynn Farr, Thomas Edward Farr; grandchildren, Emeliah and Lilly Farr; sisters, Janet (Kurt) Liebermann and Deborah Smrekar; parents, Richard...

Linda D. Martin

Linda D. Martin

Apr 19, 2019

Linda Diane Martin, 66, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully in her sleep, at her residence on April 19, 2019. She was born September 17, 1952 in Glasgow, KY to the late Jesse and Cecil (Pedigo) Dubree. Linda was also preceded in death by one brother.

She loved giving to others, taking care of her family and...

John J. Considine

John J. Considine

Apr 18, 2019

John Considine 83 (affectionately known as Jack), passed away on April 18, 2019 at home in Crest Hill, IL.

He was born on April 27, 1935 in Chicago, IL to John and Hanorah (nee McInerney) Considine.

John married Fayette (nee Coffey) in Chicago, IL. They were devoted to each other and happily married for 66...

David J. Lachowski

David J. Lachowski

Apr 15, 2019

David John Lachowski, age 57, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 15, 2019.

David is survived by his loving mother, Carol (the late John) West; father, Christopher Lachowski; in-laws, Virginia (Donald) Krall, Jayne Juricic, Jim (Jane) Juricic, Terry (Marilynn) Juricic and Augie (Teresa) Juricic; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceded in death by...

Gregory P. Blair Jr.

Gregory P. Blair Jr.

Apr 11, 2019

Gregory P. Blair Jr., age 34, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

Gregory is survived by his wife, Michelle Brown; his loving sons, Jayden P. Blair and Spencer M. Blair; mother, Gail L. (Bob Lucas) Nino; father, Gregory P. (Suzette) Blair Sr.; brothers, Jeremy and Dawson Blair; sister, Alexis Nino; step-brothers, Michael and...

Michael G. Donis

Michael G. Donis

Apr 8, 2019

Michael G. Donis, age 66, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 8, 2019.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Kathleen (nee Moran); children, Nicole (Bill) Farrar and Jason Donis; grandchildren, Emma Farrar and Cal Farrar; siblings, Linda (Gene) Menard, Paula (the late Dennis) Johnson and Patricia (Bob) Kevin.

Preceded in death...

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