Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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...

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...