Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Robert "Bob" E. Jacksetich

Robert "Bob" E. Jacksetich

Dec 25, 2018

Robert E. Jacksetich, “Bob” age 64, a lifelong resident of Joliet and later Homer Glen passed away suddenly on Tuesday, December 25, 2018.

Bob is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Lynn Jacksetich; daughter, Nikkie Jacksetich; sister, Ann Marie (Joseph) Sallese; many beloved nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest...

Bonnie J. Butler

Bonnie J. Butler

Dec 25, 2018

Bonnie J. Butler, age 87, went to Heaven to see Jesus and be with her family and friends. Born on September 15, 1931 to her father, Maurice Nichols and mother, Catherine (Ross) Nichols.

Bonnie was baptized at St. Mary Carmelite Catholic Church. She made her communion and confirmation at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bonnie was in the...

Lakshmibhushana Rao

Lakshmibhushana Rao

Dec 23, 2018

Lakshmibhushana Rao, age 58, passed away suddenly on December 23, 2018.

Lakshmibhushana (fondly known as Lakshmi or Bhushan), a long time resident of Shorewood, IL, will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 26 years, Viji, his children Vinay and Yogi, his loving sisters, Chanti, Suryam, Bhavani, his loving brothers Raja, Chakram and Gnani,...

Julia M. Kveton-Vyleta

Julia M. Kveton-Vyleta

Dec 22, 2018

Julia M. Kveton-Vyleta (nee Krzyminski), age 103, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018.

Julia is survived by her loving son, James (Deneen) Kveton; grandchildren, Frank (Chris) Kveton, Suzanne (Don) Borowski, Sandra Kveton, Kevin (Shelley) Kveton, Deneen Pajeau; sister, Carol Lisowski; as well as numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-children.

Preceded in death by her first...

Robert J. Jaskowiak

Robert J. Jaskowiak

Dec 21, 2018

Robert J. Jaskowiak, age 79, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 21, 2018 after a 19 year battle with cancer.

Robert is survived by his beloved of 54 years Mary Jean Jaskowiak (nee Weeditz); children, Stephen (Marian) Jaskowiak, Joel (Crystal Smith, Jayde O’Halloran) Jaskowiak; grandchildren, Matthew and Claire Jaskowiak; sisters-in-law, Lorraine and Pat Jaskowiak; as...

Mary (Dianni)  Babic

Mary (Dianni) Babic

Dec 21, 2018

Mary Babic, (nee Dianni), 86, a longtime resident of Crest Hill, died peacefully Friday, Dec. 21, 2018.

Mary was born and raised on Meeker Avenue in Joliet, the youngest of four girls born to Nestore and Alfonsina Dianni, who came to the United States from Italy. Mary graduated from Joliet Township High School in...

Warren G. Martin

Warren G. Martin

Dec 20, 2018

Warren G. Martin, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018.

Warren is survived by his loving daughter, Deidre Martin; grandchild, Ashlei Edwards; great-grandchildren, Kingston and Princeton; siblings, Gladys Wells, Ruben Martin, Ruth (Jim) Stevens, Curtis Martin Jr., Louise Everett, Arnold Martin, Florence Anthony, Ronald Martin, Peggy Abernathy, and Henry Martin; as well as numerous...

Robert J. Rolih

Robert J. Rolih

Dec 20, 2018

Robert John Rolih PhD., age 90, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Lorraine (nee Sporar); children, Catherine Rolih (Richard) Weinberg, Joan Rolih and Mark (Donna) Rolih; grandchildren, Jacob and Aaron Weinberg, Anne and Samuel Serdar; numerous...

Ellen Frances (Gonzalez)  Inkaya

Ellen Frances (Gonzalez) Inkaya

Dec 18, 2018

Ellen Frances Inkaya (nee Gonzalez), age 66, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 with her family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Ellen is survived by her husband, Andy; children, Everett Snee and Samuel Inkaya; granddaughter, Lilyana Snee; brother, Raymond G. (Robin) Krassel; niece, Rachel Krassel; and step-father, Raymond E....

Kenneth E. Cromer

Kenneth E. Cromer

Dec 15, 2018

Kenneth Edwin Cromer, age 85, born, February 23, 1933, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 15, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Joan (nee Likar); son, Wayne (Karen) Cromer; daughters, Carolyn (Donald) Wortmann, Darlene (Charles) Quinn, Georgene (James) Papesh; loving grandchildren, Bruce Lundborg, Nicole (Ben)...

Pamela Sue (Marco)  Wicevic

Pamela Sue (Marco) Wicevic

Dec 12, 2018

Pamela Sue Wicevic (nee Marco), age 64, at rest on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

Pamela is survived by her brothers, Nick (Jacquie) Marco and Scott Marco; nephew, Michael (Virginia) Keating; niece, Melissa Marco; and great-nieces, Ava and Gia Kiefer.

Preceded in death by her husband, Alan Wicevic (2013); parents, Nicholas...

Susan J. (Wolgemuth)  Pasdertz

Susan J. (Wolgemuth) Pasdertz

Dec 9, 2018

Susan J. Pasdertz (nee Wolgemuth), age 66, entered eternal life on Sunday, December 9, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Susan is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Robert M. Pasdertz Jr; dear children, Robert M. III (Dawn) Pasdertz and Caryn Pasdertz; loving grandchildren, Robert M. Pasdertz IV, Cristian, Danielle...

Judy A. Gunty

Judy A. Gunty

Dec 5, 2018

Judy Ann Gunty (nee Imrie), age 67, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital.

Judy is survived by her beloved husband, Kurt Gunty; children, Timothy Romberg and Johanna (Moses) Padilla; stepsons, Christopher and Matthew Gunty; loving granddaughters, Jazmine Sanchez, Alycia Sanchez, and Tianna Romberg; sister, Mary Imrie; in-laws, Lorna Gunty, Terry (Sharon) Gunty,...

Salvador Rangel

Salvador Rangel

Dec 5, 2018

Salvador Rangel, age 88, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Salvador is survived by his loving children, Harvey (Mary) Rangel, Salvador (Linda) Rangel Jr., Leroy (Yolanda) Rangel, Joanne (Robert) Del Angel, Robert (Grace) Rangel, Henry (Sylvia) Rangel, Lorraine (Martin) Rangel-Gonzalez, Vince (Jill) Rangel, Helen Rangel-Juarez,...

David S. Holland

David S. Holland

Dec 4, 2018

David S. Holland, age 51, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

David is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Maria Holland (nee DelRose); parents, Billy and Janet Holland; brother, Dan Holland; sister, Danette (the late Billy) McFarland; Mother-in-law, Cissy Leasure; beloved fur-babies, Levi, Matilda, and Sadie; special niece, Sarah May; dear friends, Ron and...

Stephanie (Boris)  Ferguson

Stephanie (Boris) Ferguson

Dec 2, 2018

Stephanie Ferguson (nee Boris), age 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Rock Run Memory Care, with her loving family by her side.

Stephanie is survived by daughters, Patricia Chizmark and Deborah (Michael) Decman; and daughter-in-law, Kathleen (the late William) Ferguson; grandchildren, Mark (Paula) and Joseph (Eileen O’Donnell) Ferguson, David (Jennifer),...

Victor W. Pavlich

Victor W. Pavlich

Dec 1, 2018

Victor W. Pavlich “Grampe,” age 89, lifelong resident of Crest Hill, battled kidney failure and several other medical issues for the past five years. Grampe was chosen to be an angel among us on December 1st, 2018.

Two of his greatest joys in life were caring for his granddaughter, “The Mich” and great-grandson, “Kevie.”...

Andrew "Andy" Pomykala

Andrew "Andy" Pomykala

Dec 1, 2018

Andrew A. Pomykala “Andy,” age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Andrew is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Edith (nee Smith) Pomykala; children, Barbara Owen, Phyllis (Simon) Harris,  Kevin, Robert (Candis), William (Doreen) and Paul Pomykala; grandchildren, Kristy (Keith) Paciulli, Michael...

Irene J. (Vargo)  Nielsen

Irene J. (Vargo) Nielsen

Nov 29, 2018

Irene J. Nielsen (nee Vargo), age 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 29, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

Irene is survived by her children, David (Susie) Nielsen, Daniel (Marie) Nielsen and Kimberly (the late Vernon) Hallas; grandchildren, Autuhm M. (Mark) Muntean, Chris A. Nielsen, Melissa S., Tyler D. (Sarah),...

Edward Fultz Jr.

Edward Fultz Jr.

Nov 21, 2018

Edward Fultz, Jr., age 91, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.

Edward is survived by his loving children, Marsue (Robert) Youngren, Nancy (William) Slimack, and Robert Fultz; five grandchildren, Lawrence (Cheryl) Kingsbury, William (Jeanne) Kingsbury, Jennifer Piper, Victoria (Matthew) Jevne, and Laura (Mark) Kot; twelve great-grandchildren, Alicia Andrews, Justin Andrews, Jake...