Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

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...

Rosemary "Rosie" (Sears)  Delrose

Rosemary "Rosie" (Sears) Delrose

Jun 10, 2018

Rosemary (nee Sears)”Rosie” DelRose, age 87, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Rosemary is survived by her children, John (Rose) and William (Leane) DelRose; grandchildren, Jason (Jenica) DelRose, Gina DelRose, Jennifer (Matt) McCann, Tyeler, Savana, Jarett DelRose; great grandchildren, Gianna, Jocelyn DelRose and Violet McCann; sister-in-law, Jackie (late William)...

Edward J. "Eddie" Baranski

Edward J. "Eddie" Baranski

Jun 9, 2018

Edward J. “Eddie” Baranski, age 78, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Granite Hills Healthcare Facility, El Cajon, CA.

Edward is survived by his sister, June (Dominic) Vella; nephews, Dominic (Lory) and Michael (Jill) Vella; numerous great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews, cousins and longtime friends.

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Sandra D. Jimenez

Sandra D. Jimenez

Jun 9, 2018

Sandra D. Jimenez, age 54, passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018.

Sandra is survived by her loving children, Gilbert Jimenez, Christopher Medina, Valerie Medina, Natalie (Ryan) Negley; grandchildren, David Carr, Juliana Jimenez, Gilbert Jimenez, Jr., Lacey Negley, Matthew Negley; mother, Shirley Vazquez; siblings, Paul (Patricia) Jimenez, Edmund (Jeanne) Jimenez, Angela Jimenez and Anita (Michael) Needham; and...

Jeannie M. Guccione

Jeannie M. Guccione

Jun 6, 2018

Jeannie Marie Guccione, age 60, passed away on Wednesday, June 6, 2018.

Jeannie is survived by her mother, Rose Guccione; husband, Glenn J. Perry; step-children, Dana Perry and Ben Perry; niece, Joanne Butt and numerous extend family members.

Preceded in death by her father, Michael Guccione.

Jeannie was born on August 4, 1957....

Thomas A. Furto

Thomas A. Furto

Jun 4, 2018

Thomas A. Furto at the age of 98, departed peacefully from this life on Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family in a prayerful setting.

Tom is survived by Helen (nee Hartung) Furto, his loving wife of 70 years (married February 7, 1948 in Joliet, IL); children, Lorraine (Gerald) Davidson, James (Peg),...

Lucille M. "Lou" (Plese)  Kocjan

Lucille M. "Lou" (Plese) Kocjan

Jun 2, 2018

Lucille M. "Lou" (nee Plese) Kocjan, age 92, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2018, with her family by her side.

Lou is survived by her two children, Edward “Joe” (Carol) Kocjan and Jackie (Herb) Zite; six grandchildren, Susan (Dave) Olson, Amy (Tim) Reilly, Terri (Quentin) Dudeck, Joseph (Tiffiny) Kocjan, Stacy (Jim) Leaver, and Brian (Linda) Kocjan;...

Bobby F. Horton

Bobby F. Horton

Jun 1, 2018

Bobby F. Horton, age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 1, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Sandra (nee Melville) Horton; his adored daughters, Cindy (Gary) Picha and Robin (Michael) Dziuban; his cherished grandchildren, Erin (Daniel) Engelman, Kelly Picha, Samantha (fiancé Tyler Corwin) Dziuban...

Rose M. (Lobas)  Kezele

Rose M. (Lobas) Kezele

May 30, 2018

Rose M. (nee Lobas) Kezele, age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Rose is survived by her children, Janis Passehl and Dr. Gary Kezele; grandchildren, Robert (Sheila) and Janine (Ron Gruber) Passehl; great-grandchildren, Savonnah, Ella, Ava, Elias and Lyla Passehl;  brother, Joseph Lobas and...

Arthur "Art" W. Kapinus

Arthur "Art" W. Kapinus

May 27, 2018

Arthur W. “Art” Kapinus, age 91, at rest on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Joliet Area Community Hospice, with his loving family by his side.

Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Adeline (nee Stec) Kapinus; daughter, Patty (Mark) Rojkowski; sons, Joe (Linda) Kapinus and Bob (Cindy) Kapinus; four grandchildren, Ryan (Courtney Bissey) Rojkowski,...

Carmen "Nana" (White)  Berry

Carmen "Nana" (White) Berry

May 18, 2018

Mrs. Carmen “Nana” Berry of Joliet, passed away peacefully Friday, May 18, 2018 with her family by her side, at the age of 65.

Carmen is survived by her loving husband, Willie George Berry; children, Jamye of Henderson, NV, Sonja (Darnell) Fields, Shirlene, Georgette, Angela, and George (Queneisha) all of Joliet, IL; eleven grandchildren; siblings, Tracey Bingham,...

Raymond Mirelez

Raymond Mirelez

May 18, 2018

Raymond Mirelez, age 79, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2018 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Raymond is survived by his loving sisters, Mary “Lucy” Esquivel and Maria Chadwick of Whittier, CA; sister-in-law, Arlene Mirelez of Minneapolis, MN; special nieces and nephews, Linda S. Rodriguez, Oscar Esquivel, Sylvia Esquivel, Gloria (James) Coyl and Lisa (Edgar) Gonzalez; great-nieces,...

Mary Catherine "Mary Kate" (Lohman)  Hedstrom

Mary Catherine "Mary Kate" (Lohman) Hedstrom

May 16, 2018

Mary Catherine “Mary Kate” Hedstrom (Lohman) passed away on May 16, 2018 at the age of 95 years, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home after a brief illness. Mary Kate’s family were longtime Joliet and Lemont area residents. She was born in Warren, Ohio and raised on Western Avenue in Joliet.  She was a lifelong member of the...

Nicholasa S. "Nickie" Barbosa

Nicholasa S. "Nickie" Barbosa

May 10, 2018

Nicholasa S. Barbosa (nee Sepeda) “Nickie”, age 76, passed away on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, with her loving family by her side.

Nickie is survived by her loving husband, Pedro “Pete” Barbosa; children, Sandra (William) Lopez, Virginia Barbosa and Patricia (Chris) Tsaliangos; grandchildren, Valerie (Miguel) Del Toro,...

Rosemary E. (Dorr)  Konopek

Rosemary E. (Dorr) Konopek

May 9, 2018

Rosemary E. Konopek (nee Dorr), age 82, born into eternal life on Wednesday, May 9, 2018.

Rosemary is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, John J. Konopek Sr.; son, John Jr. (Maureen) Konopek; son-in-law, Sean (the late Janine) Kaye; grandchildren, Caitlin and Nick Konopek and Jacob and Logan Kaye; sister, Colette Depratt; sister-in-law, Joanne (the...

Richard J. Poplawski

Richard J. Poplawski

May 1, 2018

Richard J. Poplawski, age 57, at rest on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Linda (nee Cullen) Poplawski; daughters, Ann Marie Ballak, Tiffany (Efrain) Ballak, Suzan (Alfredo) Gonzalez; grandchildren, Armando Ballak, Christopher and Anthony Wilmoth, Heaven Gonzalez, Carlos, Alex and Nick Gomez;...

Virginia J. (Gliha)  Cheville

Virginia J. (Gliha) Cheville

Apr 30, 2018

Virginia Cheville, age 88, resident of Joliet, IL, went to be with her Lord on April 30, 2018 with her loving family by her side.

Born on April 10, 1930 in Rockdale, IL,  to John and Francis (Lukancic) Gliha. Virginia was a devoted wife and mother. She was an employee at the Joliet Medical Group for 16...