Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Phillip B. Stellato

Phillip B. Stellato

Jul 22, 2018

Phillip Burton, son of Daniel Stellato and Lauren Tincher left this world peacefully at the very young age of just three months. He was a beautiful baby who made his parents so happy and so proud every second he was with them. He was such a happy and sweet child that was smiling at just six days old. He...

Constance "Connie" E. (Davidson)  Kovacevich

Constance "Connie" E. (Davidson) Kovacevich

Jul 18, 2018

Connie E. Kovacevich (Davidson) of Minooka, IL peacefully passed away at her home July 18, 2018, at the age of 64.

Connie was born and raised in Morris, IL, graduated from Morris High School, and she earned an Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy. Connie thoroughly enjoyed cooking, gardening and laughter, but her favorite times in life...

Joseph Louis Terlep

Joseph Louis Terlep

Jul 18, 2018

Joseph Louis Terlep Age 91, at rest on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Rosewood Care Center of Joliet. Born in Joliet, April 24, 1927, a lifelong resident.

Survived by three daughters; Marion J. (James) O’Brien of Chatham, IL, Jo Lynn (Raymond) Pechek of Pueblo, CO, Sandra F. (Barry) O’Brien of New Lenox, IL; one...

Genevieve (Setina)  Graf

Genevieve (Setina) Graf

Jul 17, 2018

Genevieve Graf (nee Setina), age 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 17, 2018 in Pasadena, California with her loving family by her side.

Born May 10, 1921 in Joliet, Illinois and graduated from St. Francis Academy in 1938, Genevieve spent most of her secretarial career working with the administration of the University of Illinois Medical School...

Catherine M. Valek

Catherine M. Valek

Jul 16, 2018

Catherine M. Valek of Scottsdale AZ died recently at the age of 83.  She was born in Joliet, IL, but lived in Arizona and Wisconsin for about 20 years.  Catherine is survived by her dear brother John (Loretta) Valek of Joliet, and her cherished sister Dorothy (Donn) Pries of Chicago Heights, IL.  Also survived by many beloved nieces,nephews, great,...

Tanya N. Schumacher

Tanya N. Schumacher

Jul 13, 2018

Tanya N. Schumacher, 29, of Joliet, Illinois passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 13, 2018. Born October 12, 1988 to Kurt Schumacher and Cindy Willis-Schumacher (Ron Colnar). Devoted mother of Jonathon Michael Williams and Lola Paige Williams; granddaughter of Geri (Donald) Brown; sister of Brent (Rachel) Cleghorn, Katy Schumacher, Lauren Schumacher, and Scarlett Schumacher; aunt to Scott and Brynlee...

Elisa (Rios)  Torres

Elisa (Rios) Torres

Jul 12, 2018

Elisa Torres (nee Rios), age 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Elisa is survived by her seven daughters, Rosario Torres, Gloria (Richard J.) Bannon, Petra T. Hammarstrom, Beatriz (Michael G.) Brulc, Barbara (George) Crabtree, Guadalupe (Kevin L.) Milligan, Lucia T. (Keith A.) Johnson; one son, Tony (Patty J.) Torres;...

Arlene A. (Kunke)  Kapella

Arlene A. (Kunke) Kapella

Jul 11, 2018

Arlene A. Kapella (nee Kunke) of Las Vegas, Nevada, age 87, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by love on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

Arlene is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, John Kapella; children, Kathie Lepacek, Lee (Bob) Lange, Lawrence (Diane) Lepacek, Phillip Lepacek, Judy (Rory) Watts, Marty (Ginny) Lepacek; grandchildren, Kevin Lange,...

Antonio Del Rio

Antonio Del Rio

Jul 11, 2018

Antonio Del Rio, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 11th, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Antonio is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Hermila (nee Morfin) Del Rio; children, Marta (Angel) Patino, Jose (Amy) Del Rio, Gloria Del Rio, Georgina (Fernando) Cisneros, Homero (Crystal M.) Del Rio,...

Linda (Polmonari)  Randich

Linda (Polmonari) Randich

Jul 8, 2018

Linda Randich (nee Polmonari)

Age 81 of Joliet passed away peacefully on Sunday July 8, 2018 at her home with her loving family by her side, following a courageous three year battle with cancer.

Born January 26, 1937 in Joliet, Linda Cecelia was a daughter of Gabriel and Palma (Paone) Polmonari. She was raised and...

Eleanore M. (Bozich)  Coldwater

Eleanore M. (Bozich) Coldwater

Jul 7, 2018

Eleanore M. (nee Bozich) Coldwater, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 7 2018, with her family by her side.

Eleanore is survived by her twin children, Mark (Debra) Coldwater and Marcia (Frank) Delgado; grandchildren, Jeff (Valerie) Coldwater, Danielle Lindberg; great-grandchildren, Samantha and Alyssa Coldwater and sister, Bernadine (the late Bill) Murray. Numerous...

Blanca Alicia (Contreras)  Borrego

Blanca Alicia (Contreras) Borrego

Jul 5, 2018

Blanca Alicia Borrego (nee Contreras) age 79, born March 5, 1939 passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 5th, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Blanca is survived by her loving children, Manuel (Juanita) Borrego, Jr. and Gloria (Marvin) Borrego; grandchildren, Adam and Manuel Borrego III, Eric Miller, David and Jessica...

Thomas F. Ausec

Thomas F. Ausec

Jul 3, 2018

Thomas F. Ausec, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 3rd, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Thomas is survived by his caring daughters, Amy (Job) Purcell, Sara Glass, Jenny (David) Black; grandchildren, Nathan, Ryan, and Evan Purcell, Eli Glass, and Olivia and Owen Black; brothers, Ronald (Missy) and Robert (Barbara) Ausec; dear friend and...

Joseph L. Sirovatka Jr.

Joseph L. Sirovatka Jr.

Jun 26, 2018

Joseph L. Sirovatka of Plainfield, Illinois WWII veteran, Age 91, Passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in Florida.

He is survived by his sister, Irene Hauge; nieces, Diane Larson and Donna Windschill; nephew, Albert Hauge; and many other family members and dear friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Victoria;...

Linda K. (Williams)  Ramsak

Linda K. (Williams) Ramsak

Jun 25, 2018

Linda K. (nee Williams) Ramsak, age 64, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Linda is survived by her beloved husband of 35 years, William Ramsak; son, Billy Ramsak; niece, Jennifer (Kerry) Ewald and numerous extended family members.

Preceded in death by her parents; Donald and Doris Williams;...

Audrey L. (Wood)  Goldasich

Audrey L. (Wood) Goldasich

Jun 22, 2018

Audrey Lee Goldasich (nee Wood), age 89, passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, in the early morning hours of June 22, 2018. Audrey was born September 15, 1928 in Glomar, KY to the late Ernest and Leona Wood. The family would later move to East Chicago, IN. Shortly thereafter, she met and wed the love of her life, Rudy A....

Guadalupe "Lupe" Ferreira

Guadalupe "Lupe" Ferreira

Jun 20, 2018

Guadalupe “Lupe” Marta Lopez Ferreira, age 89, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Lupe is survived by her sons, Ben Ferreira Jr., Stewart Ferreira; daughter, Denise (Dave Ryan) Ferreira; grandson, Jason (Xochitl) Ferreira; twin great-granddaughters, Ayari and Quetzalli; sister,  Aurora (Mona) Gallegos; brothers,  Charles, Ernest, Paul, David and...

William E. "Bill" Pedersen

William E. "Bill" Pedersen

Jun 20, 2018

William Earl Pedersen “Bill” “Foot,” age 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

William is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Kathleen (nee Higgins) Pedersen; children, Eric William Pedersen, Ann Marie Pedersen, Amy Frances (Steve Rabb) Pedersen, Christopher William Pedersen and Kaitlyn Mary Pedersen; granddaughter, Jersie Rabb; siblings, June...

Brian V. Bates

Brian V. Bates

Jun 17, 2018

Brian V. Bates, age 47, passed away on Sunday, June 17, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Brian is survived by his parents, Gary and Linda (nee Watkins) Bates; sister, Amy (Aron) Bodoh; nephews, Austin and Alex Bodoh; best friend, Chris Blondin; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and his feline companion, Milly.

Preceded...

Charles T. "Charlie" Swanson IV

Charles T. "Charlie" Swanson IV

Jun 15, 2018

Charles “Charlie” Theodore Swanson IV, born on July 11, 1988, passed away unexpectedly June 15, 2018.

Continuing to cherish his memories, Father, Charles Theodore Swanson III and Mother, Catherine (Sraj) Swanson; Sons, Charles Theodore Swanson V (CT) and Camden Lee Swanson; Sister, SamanthaJo (Anthony Alonzo) Swanson; Fianceé, Samantha Chase; Grandma, Roberta Barney; Aunt, Terri (Sinnette) Spencer and...

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