Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Richard L. "Doc" O'Connor

Richard L. "Doc" O'Connor

Feb 23, 2018

Richard L. “Doc” O’Connor age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 23, 2018 with his loving family at his side.

Richard is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Barbara (nee Galass) O’Connor; children, Timothy (Mary) O’Connor and Kathy (Bob) Hotuyec; grandchildren, Ryan (fiancée Maly Chou), Erik (Sarah Montour) and Kelly (fiancé...

Thomas A. Korilko

Thomas A. Korilko

Feb 21, 2018

Thomas A. Korilko, age 57, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at his home.

Thomas is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Fourez and Kristina (Andrew) Dewig; grandchildren, Alec Fourez, Wyatt Fourez and Alexis Dewig; mother, Lillian Korilko; brother, James (Gail) Korilko; nephew, Christopher (Angela) Della Rocco; niece, Nicole (Joseph) Pollock and numerous great-nieces...

David M. ("Devil")  Derlinga

David M. ("Devil") Derlinga

Feb 19, 2018

David Michael Derlinga “The Devil,” age 53 passed away suddenly on Monday, February 19, 2018.

David is survived by his loving children, Becky, Kacey (Christianna), Danielle Derlinga, Patrick Butts and Shannon Davis; grandchildren, Michael, Ellie Jude and Christian Derlinga; brother, Louie Derlinga; sister, Terri Derlinga; uncle, Butch (Sharon) Gersich; aunt, Louise Gersich; numerous cousins,...

Carol M. (Ligos)  Tooley

Carol M. (Ligos) Tooley

Feb 18, 2018

Carol M. Tooley (nee Ligos), age 67, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 18, 2018 with her loving family at her side.

Carol is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Roger B. Tooley; daughters, Bethany (Marco Albores) Tooley and Alicia (Jason Berg) Tooley; precious grandchildren, Joaquin Antonio Albores and Elowyn Rae Tooley-Berg.

Preceded...

Josephine L. (Minarich)  Hibler

Josephine L. (Minarich) Hibler

Feb 18, 2018

Josephine L. Hibler (nee Minarich), age 97, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at The Parc Nursing Home in Joliet with her family by her side.

Josephine was born in Bourbonnais, IL to the late Ernest and Josephine (nee Tomac) Minarich and raised in Joliet. She graduated from Joliet Central High School, class of...

Edward T. Ausec

Edward T. Ausec

Feb 16, 2018

Edward T. Ausec, age 68, at rest on Friday, February 16, 2018.

Edward is survived by his longtime caregiver, Kelli Outlaw and her daughter Johnaè McCaskill, and immediate family as well as many friends.

Preceded in death by his mother, Josephine Ambrose; his father, Martin (PI) Ausec; and his beloved...

Helen (Karnas)  Wisniewski

Helen (Karnas) Wisniewski

Feb 15, 2018

Helen Wisniewski (nee Karnas), age 96, entered into eternal life on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Salem Village Nursing Home.

Helen is survived by her loving daughter, Donna (Ronald) Blazekovich; grandchildren, Ronald Jr., Mark and Scott (Allison) Blazekovich; great-grandchildren; and great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Frank Wisniewski Sr. (1984);...

Francis B. Rachal

Francis B. Rachal

Feb 11, 2018

Francis B. Rachal, age 84, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Francis is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Rachal; his loving children, Clark Anthony (Mary) Rachal, Deborah (Patrick) Bazzel; his adoring grandchildren, Dionne (Richard) Denton, Christopher (Robyn) Rachal, James (Chanthamany) Rachal, Shannon Rachal, Joseph Rachal, Melissa Ries; as...

Ida (Mavec)  Babic

Ida (Mavec) Babic

Feb 11, 2018

Ida Babic (nee Mavec), age 87, at rest on Sunday, February 11, 2018.

Born in Slovenia on January 4, 1931. Ida has been living in Joliet since she came to the United States as a refugee on December 11, 1950. She worked at Hart Shafner and Marx as a seamstress for many years. Ida married Dujo Babic...

Diana K. Krush

Diana K. Krush

Feb 10, 2018

Diana K. Krush, age 67, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2018.

Diana is survived by her children, Lori Howard, Joe (Danielle Kuzmyak) Krush and David C. (Michelle G.) Krush; grandchildren, Alyssa Tapia, Joey Krush, Jose Santiago, Sebastian Howard, Pavlinka Diana Marie Krush, and Lily A. Krush; siblings, Roger Stevens and Linda (Jim) Evans;...

Raymond "Ray" Glavan

Raymond "Ray" Glavan

Feb 7, 2018

Raymond Glavan, age 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.

Ray is survived by his loving children, Paula (Patrick) King, Nancy (Steven) Leins, Thomas (Lori) Glavan, Melanie (Charles) Keltz, and Keith (Nancy) Glavan. Dear grandfather of Jordan and Blake King; Lindsey, Luke and Jacob...

Rose Eileen (Burzinski)  Plut

Rose Eileen (Burzinski) Plut

Feb 5, 2018

Rose Eileen Plut (nee Burzinski), age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital.

Rose is survived by her loving children, Karen (Richard Getson) Rocush and Bernie Plut; grandson, Peter Alex Rocush; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Plut (1988); parents, Joseph Burzinski and...

Frances "Ginger" (DiDesiderio)  Sinchak

Frances "Ginger" (DiDesiderio) Sinchak

Feb 3, 2018

Frances "Ginger" Sinchak (nee  DiDesiderio), age 94, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with loving family by her side.

Per her wishes, cremation rites have been accorded.

There will be no visitation or services held at the funeral home.

Michael D. ("Mickey")  Baloy

Michael D. ("Mickey") Baloy

Feb 3, 2018

Michael D. "Mickey" Baloy, age 68 passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2018 in Joliet, IL.

Michael is survived by his brother, Frank Baloy; sisters, Olga Bowsher, Helen Krumlinde, Florence Ryan, Evelyn O'Brien, Barbara (Clay) Clement; brother-in-law, Art (Shelbia) Cook; sister-in-law, Colleen Baloy; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and...

Nancy Lou Meyers

Nancy Lou Meyers

Feb 3, 2018

Nancy Lou Meyers, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 03, 2018.

Nancy is survived by her beloved aunts and uncles, Mary Ann (Joseph) Pluth (nee Horvat), Delores (the late Leonard) Suhadolc, Nicholas (the late Theresa) Rousonelos, Robert (Joanne) Horvat and Raymond (Gladys) Horvat. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in...

Stephen John Rodriguez

Stephen John Rodriguez

Feb 2, 2018

Stephen John Rodriguez, age 65, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2018 with his family by his side.

Stephen is survived by his daughter, Dawn Short; grandchildren, Josh and Hailey Short; brothers, Philip, Michael (Melissa) and Dave (Tina) Rodriguez; sister-in-law, Susan Rodriguez. Numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by his...

Beulah M. "Bea" (Ware)  Wisz

Beulah M. "Bea" (Ware) Wisz

Jan 31, 2018

Beulah M. "Bea" Wisz, (nee Ware), age 89, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

Beulah is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Richard S. Wisz; her 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...

Raul V. Casarez

Raul V. Casarez

Jan 29, 2018

Raul V. Casarez, age 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2018 with his loving family by his side.

Raul is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Sue (nee Street); children, Raechel Casarez, Amy Casarez, Chris Casarez and Mandy Albright; grandchildren, Joshua “JR” and Sylvia Casarez, Nathan and Jacob Graham, Danny...

Stephen Michael Cook

Stephen Michael Cook

Jan 26, 2018

Stephen Michael Cook, age 56, born February 5, 1961 in Evergreen Park, IL, at rest on Friday, January 26, 2018 with his loving family close by his side.

Steve is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Kathy (nee Foster) Cook; loving children, Meagan (Jeffrey Lisciandrello) Cook, Kayla and Patti Cook; numerous brothers,...

Ann F. (Dolinshek)  Quigley

Ann F. (Dolinshek) Quigley

Jan 24, 2018

Ann F. Quigley (nee Dolinshek), age 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 24, 2018.

Ann is survived by her loving children, Dennis (Collette), Robert (the late Marie) and Brian (Maribeth) Quigley; grandchildren, Matthew Quigley and Jessica (Kenneth Jr.) Knezetic, Danielle Miles, Marikate (Jaime) Manzo, Staci (Bryan) Myers, Christine (Kevin) Miller; great-grandchildren, Nina and...