Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

James E. Cletcher

James E. Cletcher

Sep 29, 2017

James E. Cletcher, age 89, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 29, 2017.

James is survived by his daughters, Terri (Richard) Maly and Cindy (Michael) Maver; grandchildren, Michael (Renee) Maly, Steven, Kathryn and Lauren (Michael) Blatti; great-grandchildren, Trevor and Cody Maly; sister, Jean (Gene) Fox; brother, Kenneth (Jane) Cletcher; brothers- in-law, George (Helen), John (Lucy), and David...

Robert J. Minarich

Robert J. Minarich

Sep 28, 2017

Robert J. Minarich, age 81, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 with his family by his side.

Robert is survived by his loving wife, Marlene (nee Scolari) Minarich; son, Duane (Mary Jo) Minarich;  daughters, Debbie (Rich) King, Diane (Randy) Christenson; grandchildren, Jessica King, Tyler Christenson, David (Jasmine) Minarich, Elizabeth (Matt) Zimmerman; great grand-children, Jayce Christenson, David...

John Joseph Barkowski

John Joseph Barkowski

Sep 28, 2017

John Joseph Barkowski, age 59, born into eternal life on Thursday, September 28, 2017 with his loving family close by his side.

John is survived by his wife of 36 years, Cyndy (nee Mencin) Barkowski; children, Sarah (Kevin) Cuddihee, Kaitlyn (Greg) Hough, John Jr. (fiancée Tricia Long) Barkowski and Cristina Barkowski; grandchildren, Patrick and James Cuddihee; father,...

Jeffrey J. Sieracki

Jeffrey J. Sieracki

Sep 26, 2017

Jeffrey J. Sieracki, age 48 years, at rest September 26, 2017.

Survived by his parents, James and Margo Sieracki; one brother, Joel Sieracki; one uncle, Joseph (Jane) Sieracki; four aunts, Rose Marie (David) White of California, Yvonne (late Jim) Blackford, Ruth (late Bob) Williams, Carole (Van) Johnson; numerous cousins; dearest friend of 32 years, Heather Imrie; close...

Steven D. ("Steve")  Sceniak

Steven D. ("Steve") Sceniak

Sep 25, 2017

Steven D. “Steve” Sceniak, age 64, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Left to cherish Steve’s life and memories his daughter, Sasha (Max) Sceniak; son, Steven Sceniak; step-daughters, Jennifer (Carl) Walls and Nicole (Steve) Weaver (Steve); step-grandchildren, Sophia Beck, Harper Walls, and Kacey and Caleb Weaver....

Lorraine (Baker)  Barker

Lorraine (Baker) Barker

Sep 25, 2017

Lorraine Barker (nee Baker), age 85, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 25, 2017.

Lorraine is survived by her children, Karen (Tom) Weber of Glendale, AZ, Colleen (Alan) Bokoski of Minooka, IL, and Tom (Kari) Barker Peoria, AZ; grandchildren,  Brad (Kristin) Weber, Jeff Weber, Kevin Bokoski, Brian Bokoski, Grant Barker and Elizabeth Barker; great-grandchildren, Anna Lorraine Weber...

George Zdralevich

George Zdralevich

Sep 22, 2017

George Zdralevich, age 74, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, September 22, 2017.

George is survived by his loving wife, Delores “Dee” Zdralevich (nee Seal); daughter and son-in-law Wendy (nee Walsh) and William Mullen; son, Thomas Walsh; brother, Joseph Jr. (Kathy); sister, Mary Kay George; grandchildren, Tiffany (John), Kevin (Krystal), Sara, Jamie,...

Steve Orlovich

Steve Orlovich

Sep 21, 2017

Steve Orlovich, age 91, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017 with his family by his side.

Steve is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Lois G. (nee Fox) Orlovich; sister-in-law, Lois Ann Orlovich; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Pantelya and Catherine...

Gregory Torres

Gregory Torres

Sep 21, 2017

Gregory Torres, age 45, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 21, 2017 after a brief illness.

Gregory is survived by his parents, Robert and Connie; his fiancée, Tamara Bridgeman; grandfather, Emmanuel Torres; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Julia Torres and maternal grandmother, Beatrice...

Dolores M. (Papesh)  Plut

Dolores M. (Papesh) Plut

Sep 18, 2017

Dolores M. Plut (Pudlik) (nee Papesh), age 93, at rest on Monday, September 18, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Dolores is survived by her children, Marcia (nee Pudlik) (James) Lyons, David (Cheryl Jacobs), and Rosann (Daniel) Cerovac; grandchildren, John (Traci), Michael (Sunny) Lyons and Katherine (Nick) Reckman, Spencer and Sadie Plut,...

Dorothy Marie (Czajkoski)  Senko

Dorothy Marie (Czajkoski) Senko

Sep 8, 2017

Dorothy Marie Senko (nee Czajkoski), born January 15, 1938, age 79, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Heritage Woods Supportive Living Facility in Plainfield, IL.

Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Bonnie Skeldon, Janice (Kenneth) Lee, John Senko, Mary (Bruce) Bina and Joseph (Theresa) Senko; grandchildren, Ryan, Jacob, Kendal (Jeff) Rainford,...

Elena R. (Reyes)  Dy

Elena R. (Reyes) Dy

Sep 8, 2017

Elena R. Dy, age 74, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center with her loving family by her side.

Elena is survived by her loving children; Elaine(Joseph), Mary Ann (Norman) and Michelle(Jason); grandchildren, EJ, Krystal, Jared, Ian and Kyrsten.

Preceded in death by her parents, Francisco and Florencia Chua....

Samuel E. White Jr.

Samuel E. White Jr.

Sep 7, 2017

Samuel E. White Jr., passed away in infancy, surrounded by his loving mother and father.

Samuel is survived by his loving parents, Samuel Sr. and Kristin Jay; big sister, Hailey White; grandparents, Ralph Jay, Cindy Fleener and Bob (Michele) White; great-grandparents; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services for Samuel...

Jeanine Marie Gauer

Jeanine Marie Gauer

Sep 6, 2017

Jeanine Marie Gauer, age 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Jeanine is survived by her loving daughters, Angela (Brad) Freeman, Andrea (Tom) Cebrzynski; grandchildren, Nia, Carson, Anthony and Mason; fiancé, Terry Gruber; parents, Charlotte Loid and Richard Platt; sisters, Dorianne (David) Block, Patricia Powers,...

Dominick T. Cap

Dominick T. Cap

Sep 6, 2017

Dominick T. Cap, age 64, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Dominick is survived by his loving wife, Andrea; children Laurel Cap and Daniel (Amy) Cap; grandson Lyric Cap; brothers John (Sandy), Al (the late Linda), Tony (Nancy), Matt (Maria) and Dave (Christine) Cap; numerous nieces and nephews, and...

Marilyn J. (Miller)  Lewis

Marilyn J. (Miller) Lewis

Sep 5, 2017

Marilyn Jeanne (nee Miller) Lewis, age 89, entered eternal life on September 5, 2017.

Marilyn  is survived by her loving husband of 66 years; Anthony D. Lewis; her children; Cathy (Paul) Lawrence, Craig Lewis and Tony (Viki) Lewis; her grandchildren; Darryn (Jackie) Johnson and Tracie Lawrence, A.J. (Caryn) Lewis, Kyle Lewis; great-grandchildren; Zack Johnson,...

Lena R. (Raineri)  Samusevich

Lena R. (Raineri) Samusevich

Sep 4, 2017

Lena R. Samusevich, age 91, passed away peacefully Monday, September 4, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Lena is survived by her loving sons, Alex (Mary) Samusevich and Robert Samusevich; nieces, nephews; dear friend, Gloria Hritz; many friends and “adopted” grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Maria Cruz (Olvera)  Reeves

Maria Cruz (Olvera) Reeves

Sep 3, 2017

Maria Cruz Reeves (nee Olvera), age 77, entered eternal life suddenly on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

Maria is survived by her children, Bill Thomas, Richard (Diane) Thomas, Sheryl (Tim) Nichols, Debra (Carlos) Hernandez, Deanna (the late Gary) Frausto, Melissa (Scott) Stancy; step-son, Norman (Barb) Reeves; grandchildren, Zachary Thomas, Tara Loomis, Jenna Thomas, Lauren Nichols,...

Peter R. Marino Jr.

Peter R. Marino Jr.

Sep 3, 2017

Peter R. Marino Jr., age 69, at rest on Sunday, September 3, 2017.

Peter is survived by his sisters, Sharon K. (Ron) Evans and Hope A. Kinney; aunts, Gloria Martin, Viola (the late Frank) Marino; Uncle, Robert (Margaret)  Marino; daughter, Denise Marino; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death...

Eugene A. Cady

Eugene A. Cady

Sep 3, 2017

Eugene Allan Cady, age 78, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Joliet Area Community Hospice. He was born on December 2, 1938 in Dekalb, IL, a proud United States Army Veteran and was employed by U.S. Steel as well as Walmart.

Eugene was the son of the late...