Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Mary Fran (Brennan)  Lakota

Mary Fran (Brennan) Lakota

Jan 27, 2019

Mary Fran Lakota (nee Brennan), age 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Mary Fran is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Louis Lakota Jr.; children, Louis J. (Kristine) Lakota III, Maureen (the late Bill) Krok, Michael (Jill Little) Lakota, Anton (Jody) Lakota, Timothy (Denise Duncan) Lakota; grandchildren, Ryan, Brady, Allyson Lakota, Joshua,...

Robert Preboy

Robert Preboy

Jan 26, 2019

Robert Preboy passed away peacefully in New Lenox, Illinois on Saturday January 26th, 2019 at the age of 94. Robert, a resident of Joliet, IL, was born June 3, 1924.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; Joseph and Emily (nee Pisut); sisters, Helen Preboy, Mary (late James) O'Sullivan, Agnes (late Robert) Ann (late Joseph) Chopp...

Carl Querry

Carl Querry

Jan 23, 2019

Carl E. Querry, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

Carl is survived by his wife, Nancy Querry; daughter, Tracy Querry; son, Bryan Querry; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Tyler, and Caleb Querry; and sister-in-law, Rachel Olivares.

Preceded in death by his father, Bode Querry; mother, Vera Noe; brother, James Querry;...

David R. Kezele

David R. Kezele

Jan 23, 2019

David Raymond Kezele, age 69, at rest peacefully on Wednesday, January 23, 2019.

David is survived by his loving wife, Jean Kezele (nee Thompson); children, Brian (Sue) Kezele, Stacey Adams and Kari (Zeb) Freeman; grandchildren, Rylan, Brycen, Jacob, Matthew, Gabe, Zander and Delaney; siblings, Danny Kezele, Nancy (Sean) Reardon, Judy Kezele, Donnie Kezele and Dennis (Michelle) Kezele;...

Richard M Yasko

Richard M Yasko

Jan 23, 2019

Richard M. Yasko 89 yrs  of Elwood formerly of Joliet, passed away peacefully Wednesday Jan. 23, 2019 at Villa Franciscan Nursing Home.

Survived by one son Daniel (Diane) Yasko and one daughter, Nancy Yasko. Grandchildren, Brandi (Brian Senodenos) Shortley, Aaron Nate (Jade Parks & Sarah) Yasko. Great grandsons, Phoenix & Ryker Senodenos. Sister-law, Marian Yasko, Also survived...

Lorena Balcazar

Lorena Balcazar

Jan 22, 2019

Lorena Balcazar, age 38, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

Lorena is survived by her parents, Ceferino and Alejandrina (Diaz)  Balcazar; siblings, Luciano Balcazar, Lorenzo Balcazar, Norma (Hernan Sr.)  Martinez, Angelica (Gustavo) Estrada, Jose A. Balcazar; nieces, Melina, Angelina, Sebrina, Adriana, Lexi, Gianna; nephews, Luciano Jr., Hernan Jr., Lorenzo, Isaiah, Fernando, Alan, Francisco; cousins, Veronica and...

Jayne B. (Terlep)  Norton

Jayne B. (Terlep) Norton

Jan 22, 2019

Jayne B. Norton (nee Terlep), age 77, joined her family in heaven on Tuesday, January 22, 2019.

Jayne is survived by her loving children, Scott (Stacey) Norton, Michele Norton, Jennifer Norton and Jeff (Brenda) Norton; grandchildren, Catie Norton, Jacob Norton, Tyler, Reece and Cade Norton; sisters, Beverly (Mike Cassidy) Terlep and Pam (Gary) Harbaugh; special cousins, Sr....

Maria Soledad Martinez

Maria Soledad Martinez

Jan 21, 2019

Maria Soledad Martinez age 75, at rest Monday, January 21, 2019 at Silver Cross Hospital.  Born in Mexico.

Loving mother of 15 children, Estela (Gumaro) Martinez:  Patricia, Olga, Noelia, Reyna, Flor, Israel; Ismael (Leticia) Martinez:  Yulianna, Guadalupe Yasmin, Maria Del Rosario, Luis Angel;  Ana Maria Martinez:  Manuel Del Toro; Ruben Martinez:  Bianca, Juan Jose,...

Gladys M. (Dean)  Lakotich

Gladys M. (Dean) Lakotich

Jan 20, 2019

Gladys Marie Lakotich (nee Dean), age 80, entered into eternal rest at her home on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Gladys is survived by her daughter, Donna (nee Brown) (Thomas) Bourg; grandchildren, Dakota Adams and Brittany Adams, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Govoni, Thomas (Grace) Bourg, Tiffany (Michael) Reilly, Bradley (Amy) Bourg, Julie Poker, Karen (David)Zimmer, Wendy Brown, Brandi Upchurch; great-grandchildren,...

Anne (Polyak)  Davia

Anne (Polyak) Davia

Jan 20, 2019

Anne Davia (nee Polyak), age 95, passed away peacefully at Parc Nursing Home on Sunday, January 20, 2019.

Anne is survived by her son, James Davia; sister, Dr. Barbara Conway; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Vasco Davia; parents, Mirko and Vincenca (nee Tomich) Polyak; brothers, Anthony, Thomas,...

Robert "Bob" J. Posega

Robert "Bob" J. Posega

Jan 18, 2019

Robert “Bob” J. Posega, age 78, passed away on Friday, January 18, 2019.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Claire Posega (nee Kurtz); sons, James R. (Carolyn Bakken) and David R. Posega; grandchildren, Carter Posega (David) and Grace Posega (James); brother, Edward (Maragret) Posega Jr.; sister, Constance (late George) Kobart, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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Katherine C. "Kay" Thomas

Katherine C. "Kay" Thomas

Jan 18, 2019

Katherine C. "Kay" Thomas (Nee Sporar), born October 14, 1915 in Joliet, a lifelong resident of Crest Hill, at rest January 18, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Joliet, IL.

Survived by her son Randolph (Barbara) Thomas of Chicago, IL and her daughter Susanne (James) Bajt of Libertyville, Il; grandson Andrew Bajt of New York, NY.; granddaughters...

Richard F. Waite

Richard F. Waite

Jan 14, 2019

Richard Frank Waite (1958-2019)

Beloved by family and friends, Rich unexpectedly departed this world for the next on Monday, January 14, 2019 due to heart failure. Born March 21, 1958, Rich was a loving husband (Babs), adoring father (Lauren(Kevin)), caring stepfather (Craig (Jeanne), Gretchen (Jason), and Paul), devoted grandpa (Chloe, Gibson, Logan, and Emmett), cherished son (the...

Louise Marie Jurisic

Louise Marie Jurisic

Jan 10, 2019

Louise M. Jurisic, age 94, passed away peacefully at her Villa Franciscan Home, with her loving family by her side on Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Louise is survived by her daughter, JoAnn (Dr. Stephen) Midlock; one son, Jack Jurisic; grandchildren, Noelle (Christopher) Harris and Jason (Sarah) Midlock; great-grandson, Alexander Harris; great-granddaughters, Teegan...

Denise R. Jenovai

Denise R. Jenovai

Jan 5, 2019

Denise R. Jenovai (nee Brown), age 59, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 after a long battle with cancer.

Denise is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Robert Jenovai; son, Ricky Melgarejo; father and stepmother, Thomas and Sandee Brown; sisters, Darcie (Robert Burkhardt) B’Leoo, Debbie (Jim) Isberg, and Dori (Mike) Tilko; nieces,...

Jack Polyak

Jack Polyak

Jan 5, 2019

Jack Polyak, age 84, passed away from a brief illness at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center on Saturday, January 5, 2019 with his loving family by his side.

Jack is survived by his beloved wife of almost 62 years, Dorothy (nee Bazaar) Polyak; loving daughter, Diane (the late Dennis) Adkisson; grandsons, Edward Adkisson and Kenneth (Autumn) Adkisson;...

Suzanna Marie (Carroll)  Rambo

Suzanna Marie (Carroll) Rambo

Jan 5, 2019

Suzanna “Sue” Marie Rambo (nee Carroll), age 76, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019.

Sue is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Arthur Rambo Sr.; children, Arthur (Sharon) Rambo Jr., John (Lisa) Rambo, Robert (Patti) Rambo, Joseph (Linda) Rambo; grandchildren, Julie (Keith) Wetsell, Matthew (Lisa) Meyer, Emma, Ian, Alexandra, Bailey, Madison,...

Kathleen Marie (Morris)  Luzbetak

Kathleen Marie (Morris) Luzbetak

Jan 2, 2019

Kathleen Marie Luzbetak (nee Morris), age 69, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 2, 2018.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Richard Luzbetak; children, Jeff (Angie) Luzbetak and Charlene (Paul) Abbinanti; grandchildren, Brody and Gavin Luzbetak; siblings, Ray (Ruth) Jankowski, Linda Anderson, Leonard (Edith) Jankowski, Maryanne (Cyril) Skole and Fr. James Michael Jankowski; numerous...

Donna Mae Gilroy

Donna Mae Gilroy

Dec 29, 2018

Aunt Donna passed away peacefully at Regency Rehabilitation Center in Morris, Illinois with her family by her side. Donna was born and raised in Joliet Illinois. She grew up on Bluff Street and attended St. Mary’s Nativity School. In April of 1966 she married Angelo “George” Gilroy. Donna and George shared a loving bond over their 58 years together....

Rose Marie (Balogh)  Morrison

Rose Marie (Balogh) Morrison

Dec 26, 2018

Rose Marie Morrison (nee Balogh), age 92, at rest on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Rose was born on February 6, 1926 in Joliet, IL. Rose is survived by her children, John (Linda) Morrison, Judy Deavers and Marion (Steve) Pasternak; grandchildren, Sean (Danell) Morrison, Jennifer Deavers, Angela Morrison, Stephanie (Fiancé Joel) Hughes and John...