Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Genevieve A. (Gawinski)  Jagodzinski

Genevieve A. (Gawinski) Jagodzinski

Dec 24, 2017

Genevieve A. Jagodzinski (nee Gawinski), age 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2017.

Genevieve is survived by her loving children, Elizabeth (John) Zaborsky, Julie (Albert) Clark, Lynda (Robert) Hedtcke, Eugene Jr., Tom (Sharon), Mark (Ann), Jerry, and John (Christine) Jagodzinski; grandchildren, John, Amy, Jennifer, John R., David M., Stacy, James, Cara, Christopher,...

Shirley M. (Halweg)  Harvey

Shirley M. (Halweg) Harvey

Dec 23, 2017

Shirley M. (nee Halweg) Harvey, age 93, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 23, 2017.

Shirley is survived by her loving sons, James (Pam), Thomas (Karen), Daniel (Mari Ann), Dennis (Kim), and Ronald Harvey; cherished grandchildren, Jerry, Tim, Rick, Mike, Liz (John) Fox, Nick (Amy), Geoff, Tom, Anthony, Amanda (Douglass) Glidden, Alison (Thomas)...

Linda Marie (Lindblom)  Babich

Linda Marie (Lindblom) Babich

Dec 23, 2017

Linda Marie Babich (nee Lindblom), age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.

Linda is survived by her loving children, Kari (Bill) Bavirsha and Craig Babich; grandchildren, Katie and Brandon Bavirsha; cousins, William (Marlene) Greiner, Thomas (Patty) Edson, Marcia Kadela,...

Alice R. (Budzinski)  Russ

Alice R. (Budzinski) Russ

Dec 21, 2017

Alice R. (nee Budzinski) Russ, age 87, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home with her loving family by her side.

Alice is survived by her daughters, June (Phil) Borntrager, Kim (late David) Eichelberger and Lynn (Dennis) Nichols; three grandchildren, Jill Eichelberger, Austin and Darcee Nichols; sisters-in-law,...

Dorothy J. (O'Neil)  Cerven

Dorothy J. (O'Neil) Cerven

Dec 18, 2017

Dorothy J. Cerven, age 87, of Joliet, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2017 surrounded by her loving husband and family at Alden Courts of Shorewood.

Dorothy is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Ben Cerven; four children, Ben (Rheba) Cerven, Jim (Linda) Cerven, Dee (John) Corcoran, and Diann (Dave) Verlare; 9...

Pauline M. (Jaso)  Padilla

Pauline M. (Jaso) Padilla

Dec 17, 2017

Pauline M. (nee Jaso) Padilla, age 85, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017.

Pauline is survived by her loving children, James (Lisa) Padilla Jr., Patricia (Chuck) Orlovich, Judy (Joe) Shulk and Joseph Padilla; grandchildren, Justin, Kevin, Danielle, and Ashley Padilla, Chad (Ashley) Orlovich, Jeremy (Heidi) Orlovich and Josh Orlovich, Matthew (Sarah) Shulk and Mike Shulk, Kenneth...

Ronald L. Wilkinson

Ronald L. Wilkinson

Dec 13, 2017

Ronald L. Wilkinson, 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center.

Ronald was born on April 17, 1944 in Streator, IL to Charles Wayne and Genevieve (Hert) Wilkinson. He married Mary Lynn Hercegovics who survives and resides in Marion, Illinois.

Ronald served in the U.S....

Delores M. (Rakowski)  Farkas

Delores M. (Rakowski) Farkas

Dec 11, 2017

Delores M. (née Rakowski) Farkas, age 92, passed away peacefully in her home Monday, December 11, 2017, surrounded by her family.

Born August 8, 1925, in Joliet, IL, she is survived by her son, Richard (Lisa née Brunner) Farkas; grandson, Christopher (Bianca Mayo) Farkas and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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Martin R. ("Vaxor")  Martinez

Martin R. ("Vaxor") Martinez

Dec 10, 2017

Martin Ramiro Martinez, age 22, passed away on December 10, 2017 in his home.

Martin is survived by his mother, Veronica Hernandez; siblings, Marissa Hernandez, Jonessa Hernandez, Jaylah Hernandez; grandmother, Maricela Hernandez; great-grandmother, Herminia (the late David) Hernandez; uncles, Jesse (Sarah) Davis, Eduardo Davis, Hector (Melissa) Martinez, Dino Martinez; aunts, Nina (Marcelo) Esquivel, Maria...

John R. Hobart

John R. Hobart

Dec 9, 2017

John R. Hobart, age 74, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 in his home with his loving wife by his side.

John is survived by his beloved wife, Christine (nee Evans) Hobart; daughter, Rebecca Deang; grandchildren, Jocelyn and Brandon Deang; brother, Richard Fitzgerald; and loyal friends, John Duffy and John Terry.

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Ines M. (Martinez)  Borrego

Ines M. (Martinez) Borrego

Dec 9, 2017

Ines M. Borrego (nee Martinez), age 75, born into eternal life on Saturday, December 9, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Ines is survived by her loving children, Yolanda Borrego, Frank (Heidi) Borrego, Nancy (Andres) Nunez and Linda Aguirre; grandchildren, Alina, Alexandria, Joel Jr., Andy III, Daniel, Angelica, Steven I., Monica, Adrian,...

Daniel Q. Maroscia

Daniel Q. Maroscia

Dec 7, 2017

Daniel Q. Maroscia, age 88, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017 with his loving wife by his side.

Daniel is survived by his wife and best friend of 47 years, Dorothy (nee Haun) Maroscia; step son, Tony (Barbara) Peacock; sister, Theresa Maroscia; grandchildren, Adam (Tonya), Dustin (Tonya) Peacock; great grandchildren, Connie, Harley and...

Raful Garcia

Raful Garcia

Dec 7, 2017

Raful Garcia, age 55, passed away peacefully watching his favorite movie, The Godfather, with his loving family by his side on Thursday, December 7, 2017.

Raful is survived by his children, Alina (Bharat) Garcia, Daniel (Shannon) Garcia; parents, Jesus and Leonor (nee Sanchez) Garcia; siblings, Bernardo, Rigoberto, Antonia and Miguel Garcia; numerous cousins, aunts,...

Joseph P. Pomykala

Joseph P. Pomykala

Dec 6, 2017

Joseph P. Pomykala, age 95, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at his home with family by his side.

Survived by his loving children, Joseph Jr., David (Leonor) Pomykala, Mary Kay (John) Mikuska, Gary (Laura) Pomykala & Cyndy (Gary) Biermann;  grandchildren, Brett (Heather) and  Kristen Pomykala, Michelle (Pete) Murphy, Keri Mikuska,  Matthew (Danielle),...

William L. Flynn

William L. Flynn

Dec 4, 2017

William L. Flynn, US Army Korean War Veteran, age 87, of Plainfield.

Beloved husband and best friend for 64 years to Patricia (nee Frey) Flynn. Loving father of Colleen (Gerry) Goebel, Bill (Sue) Flynn, Mariann (Bruce) Lill, Barbara (Al) Theis, Patty (Bruce) Schaffer, John (Patty) Flynn, Jackie Evans, Cathy (Sam) Milaneses and the late...

Mary Frances Olsen

Mary Frances Olsen

Dec 3, 2017

Mary F. Olsen (nee Durham), age 76, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017.

Mary is survived by her husband, Joseph F. Olsen Sr.; children, Tara, Joseph F. (the late Julie A.) Olsen Jr. and Michael L. (Alison) Olsen; grandchildren, Phillip and Kyle Vertin, Grant, Rachel, and Claire Olsen, Abigale and Samantha Olsen; and ...

Argelia (Diaz)  Chavez

Argelia (Diaz) Chavez

Dec 2, 2017

Argelia Chavez (nee Diaz), age 58, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2017 in her home with her loving family by her side.

Argelia is survived by her beloved husband, Ignacio Chavez; children, Veronica Chavez and George Chavez; mother, Enedina Diaz (nee Caballero); brothers, Waldemar (Reyna) Diaz, Marcos (Alicia) Diaz and Gerardo (Dolores) Diaz;...

Adolfo E. Lechuga

Adolfo E. Lechuga

Nov 29, 2017

Adolfo Elias Lechuga Sr., age 51, died at his home on November 29, 2017 in Springfield, MN.

Adolfo was born on May 16, 1966 to parents, Mary Garcia and Adolfo Deleon Lechuga in Los Angeles, CA. Adolfo grew up in Joliet, IL and San Antonio, TX surrounded by extensive family and friends. He considered...

Beth Ann (Brinkman)  Gray

Beth Ann (Brinkman) Gray

Nov 27, 2017

Beth A. Gray (nee Brinkman), age 59, at rest on Monday, November 27, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Beth is survived by her beloved husband, Steven Gray; children, David (Liz) Gray, Colleen Gray and Kyle Gray; siblings, Steven (Lisa) Brinkman, Kimberly Brinkman, Carol (Dan) Warner and Robert (Julie) Brinkman; numerous nieces,...

Jose S. Medina

Jose S. Medina

Nov 27, 2017

Jose S. Medina, age 67, entered eternal life on Monday, November 27, 2017.

Jose is survived by his loving wife, Elaine S. (nee Lopez) Medina; his children, Jose A. (Amy) Medina, Gina Medina and Elisa Medina; grandchildren, Lisette (Tyler) Quintana, Kenneth E. III, Romeo A. and Christiano D. Fortunato; great-grandchildren, Marcello A. Aguilar, Elaina...

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