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Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Margaret S. (Mackay)  Skoff

Margaret S. (Mackay) Skoff

Apr 8, 2019

Margaret S. Skoff (nee Mackay), age 102, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2019.

Margaret is survived by her sisters-in-law, Helen (the late Tony (the late Grace) Mackay and Judy (the late Bill) Skoff; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her husband, Julius (1987) Skoff; daughter in infancy, Mary (1946); parents,...

Richard Maske

Richard Maske

Apr 1, 2019

Richard Maske, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 1, 2019 in Waterloo, IL at the age of 83. He was born on April 25, 1935 in Joliet, IL.

Richard served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Commonwealth Edison for 32 years and was Secretary of the IBEW Union for 18 years....

Zachary Alex Krohn

Zachary Alex Krohn

Mar 29, 2019

Zachary Alex Krohn, 23 years, March 29, 2019 in Houma, LA.

Survived by his parents, Richard & Patricia (Surman) Krohn, twin brother, Jared Krohn. Grandmother, Dorothy Surman, Grandfather Richard Krohn. Numerous aunts, uncles & cousins.

Preceded in death by his Grandmother, Marilyn Krohn.

Born in Crest Hill, IL. Graduate of Lockport Township High...

Lorraine Burzawa

Lorraine Burzawa

Mar 24, 2019

Lorraine Burzawa (nee Cwudzinski), age 90 1/2, born into eternal life on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

Lorraine is survived by her nieces, Dodie Regis and Diane McKanna; nephew, Art Cwudzinski; step-daughter, Judy Skoff; step-grandchildren, Kelly Nurczyk, Mike Skoff, and Michelle Mullikin; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, great-nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, John Burzawa;...

Kathryn (Topeninska)  Bilo

Kathryn (Topeninska) Bilo

Mar 23, 2019

Kathryn Bilo (nee Topeninska), age 96, born into eternal life on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

Kathryn is survived by her loving children, Mary J. Bilo and Steve R. Bilo; grandson, Nicholas E. (Derly) Sohn; great-granddaughter Angelina Sohn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceded in death by her...

Joseph L. Gasparich

Joseph L. Gasparich

Mar 21, 2019

Joseph Louis Gasparich (Bud), age 95, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2019 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family by his side.

Joseph was born in Joliet, IL to Mary (Plese) and Matthew Joseph Gasparich. He had an older sister, Marie (Frank) Spesia, and a younger brother, Thomas(Mary) Gasparich, all...

Delores (Supica)  Malinovich

Delores (Supica) Malinovich

Mar 20, 2019

Delores Malinovich (nee Supica), age 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Delores is survived by her husband, Steven Malinovich; brother, Alexander (Janice) Supica of Prairie Village, KS.; brother-in-law, Nick (Helen) Malinovich of Crown Point, IN.; sisters-in-law, Roseanne Angelovich and Mildred (the late Michael) O’Leary of Ft....

Clarence "Zeke" Zaletel

Clarence "Zeke" Zaletel

Mar 19, 2019

Clarence “Zeke” Zaletel, age 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.

Zeke is survived by his brother, Eugene “Geno” Zaletel; nieces and nephews, Ronald (Sylvia) Hanko, Joanne (Jim) Vallera, Paul (Patty) Hanko, Carrie (Michael) Baron and Jeff (Leticia) Hanko.

Preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Rose...

Theresa R. Conner

Theresa R. Conner

Mar 16, 2019

Theresa Rose, age 93 was peacefully called to eternal rest on Saturday, March 16 by our loving God.

This beautiful, intelligent woman was born July 18, 1925 in Joliet, IL to Yugoslavian born father, John Starasinich, and Joliet born mother, Theresa Starasinich (nee Jerman). Despite losing her father at a young age, her childhood was blissful; attending...

Beverly E. Gaylord

Beverly E. Gaylord

Mar 15, 2019

Beverly E. Gaylord (nee Raines), age 69, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2019 at her home.

Beverly is survived by her children, Barry B. Gaylord, Tracey Gaylord, Shannon (Joel) Workman and Jesse (Lauryn Karanosky) Gaylord; grandchildren, Barry I. Gaylord, Madison and Trace Gaylord, Alex Workman, Jakob and Caiden Karanosky, and Lincoln and Mia Gaylord; sister, Shirley...

Rose D. Slimak

Rose D. Slimak

Mar 14, 2019

Rose D. Slimak (nee Lesh), age 92, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019.

Rose is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and neighbors.

Preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Slimak; parents, Albert and Emily Lesh; siblings, Olga Andros, Victor Lesh, Katherine Brethorst, Mary Linden, Frances Altiery, Stanley Lesch, and Edward Lesh; as well...

Vitalina Garcia

Vitalina Garcia

Mar 14, 2019

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Mary Ann Buzinski

Mary Ann Buzinski

Mar 13, 2019

Mary Ann Buzinski, age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center.

Mary Ann is survived by her cousins, Jeanne Buzinski and Patricia (John) Dzak; and dear friend, Janet Fenili and her family.

Preceded in death by her parents, John Sr. and Catherine (nee Franki)...

Dorothy Mary (Wheeler)  Lis

Dorothy Mary (Wheeler) Lis

Mar 11, 2019

Dorothy Mary Wheeler Lis left this earthly journey for eternal reward on March, 11th. There to welcome her were her always remembered family and friends... her husband of almost 40 years, Marion S. Lis; parents, Madelyn (Maude) Whalen Wheeler and Mortimer Sanders Wheeler; her siblings, Vieana Wheeler Floyd, Walter Wheeler (Sophia), Lloyd Wheeler (Mildred), James Wheeler (Beverly) and Mortimer...

Betty J. Berta

Betty J. Berta

Mar 11, 2019

Berta, Betty J. (nee Denewellis), age 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, March 11, 2019 at her lifelong home. Preceded in death by her husband, James T. Berta Jr. (Bud), one beloved daughter, Lili DePratt and her parents Ralph and Ethel Denewellis. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her children, Cathy (John)...

Terry J. Rubitschung

Terry J. Rubitschung

Mar 8, 2019

Terry J. Rubitschung (nee Leverenz), age 76, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2019 and is at peace in God’s Arms.

Terry is survived by her devoted spouse, Faith D. Hood; treasured grandchildren, Joseph, Lucas and Capri Rubitschung, Mackenzie Lyles and Andres Adjunta; sons, Dean and Robert Rubitschung. She was Auntie Terry to many.

Preceded...

Linda Kay Teilhet

Linda Kay Teilhet

Mar 7, 2019

Linda Kay Teilhet (nee Campbell), age 78, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 7, 2019.

Linda is survived by her loving daughter, Diane (Jim) LaTurner; grandchildren, Rebecca, Ian, and Mitchell LaTurner; brother, Donald Arthur (Nell) Campbell; sister, Nancy (the late Lou) Kovach; half-brother, Jay (Gayle) Sunyogh; nieces and nephews, Steve (Carolyn) Kovach and Dan (Gail)...

Rose A. (Kezele)  Spolarich

Rose A. (Kezele) Spolarich

Mar 6, 2019

Rose A. Spolarich (nee Kezele), age 103 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was lovingly cared for by Tet, Mary Jane, Laida and her hospice nurses, Debbie and Adrianna.

Rose is survived by her devoted daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Frank Krumpoch; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Betty J. Fuse

Betty J. Fuse

Mar 4, 2019

Betty J. Fuse, age 92, passed away peacefully at Magnolia Assisted Living Facility, Daytona Beach Fl., on March 4, 2019, under the care of Kindred Hospice .

Born November 19, 1926 in Chicago, Il., to the late Wayne Beebe and Rose (née Matzelle).  Betty was a long time resident of Joliet, Il.  Preceded in death by, Joseph,...

William E. Henson

William E. Henson

Mar 2, 2019

William E. Henson, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2019 with his loving family by his side.

William is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Marcia (nee Demko) Henson; children, Susan (Michael) Alberico; step-son, Bryan (Allison) Fonseca; grandchildren, Michael (fiancée Stacy Celmer) Alberico, Kara (Augusto) Loeza; step-grandchildren, Cullen and...

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