Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Nicholas C. Baron

Nicholas C. Baron

Sep 2, 2017

Nicholas Baron, age 53, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at his home.

Nicholas is survived by his brother, John (Kimberly) Baron and his family as well as close friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Florence (nee Demoss) Baron; and brother Terry Baron.

A celebration of Nicholas’ life will...

Ruth Ann (Glore)  Duff

Ruth Ann (Glore) Duff

Sep 2, 2017

Ruth Ann Duff (nee Glore), though she was born in 1948, she left the world eternally 39 years old on Saturday, September 02, 2017.

Ruth is survived by her loving children, Michael and Sarah (Jerome) Zupancic; cherished grandchildren, Micaela Duff, Benjamin and Charlotte Zupancic; siblings, Andy (Kim) Glore and Becky (the late Pat) Kelly;...

Pamela (Richmond)  Apgar

Pamela (Richmond) Apgar

Aug 31, 2017

Pamela (nee Richmond) Apgar passed away August 31, 2017, in the comfort of Hospice surrounded by loved ones, after losing her fight against brain cancer.

Pamela was preceded in death by parents, Alfred and Jacqueline (nee Horak) Richmond.

She was the beloved wife of Jeff Apgar and loving mother of...

Wanda J. (Buttry)  Such

Wanda J. (Buttry) Such

Aug 31, 2017

Wanda J. Such (nee Buttry), age 78, was welcomed home by her loving husband “Johnny” on Thursday, August 31, 2017 with her family by her side.

Wanda is survived by her daughters, Mary Beth (Martin) Guzman and Lisa Bender; grandchildren, Ashlee (Josh) Tubbs, Marleigh Guzman, Amelia and Anthony (fiancée Alyssa) Guzman, Caroline and Jack...

Mary J. Metzler

Mary J. Metzler

Aug 30, 2017

Mary J. Metzler, age 92, passed away on August 30, 2017 at Salem Village.

Preceded in death by her parents, Leland and Gertrude Metzler.

Mary attended Syracuse University and held a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising Arts.

A celebration of Mary’s life will begin on Friday, September...

Helen A. "Peewee" (Kegley)  Fisher

Helen A. "Peewee" (Kegley) Fisher

Aug 29, 2017

Helen A. Fisher (nee Kegley) “Peewee,” age 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 surrounded by her loving family.

Helen is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Bernard A. Fisher; sons, David (Linda), Larry (Melissa), Richard (Pamela) and Michael (Deborah) Fisher; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandson; sisters-in-law, Rita (the...

Celisa Kay (Lundborg)  Henning

Celisa Kay (Lundborg) Henning

Aug 28, 2017

Celisa Kay Henning (nee Lundborg), age 41, entered into eternal life on August 28, 2017.

Celisa is survived by her husband, Steven Henning; parents, Darlene (Charles) Quinn and Karl Lundborg; brother, Bruce Lundborg; grandparents, Ken and Joan Cromer; mother and father-in-law, Dennis and Norma Henning; numerous nieces and nephews.

Celisa...

Makayla & Addison Henning

Makayla & Addison Henning

Aug 28, 2017

Makayla Ashley and Addison Riley Henning, age 5, entered into eternal life on August 28, 2017.

Makayla and Addison are survived by their loving father, Steven Henning; grandparents, Darlene (Charles) Quinn, Dennis and Norma Henning; great-grandparents, Ken and Joan Cromer and Karl Henning; uncle, Bruce Lundborg; aunts, Julie Vercellotti and Karen Gaskins; countless relatives,...

Gladys L. (Togliatti)  Hylka

Gladys L. (Togliatti) Hylka

Aug 27, 2017

Gladys L. Hylka (Togliatti), 66 years, loving wife and dear mother, died unexpectedly on Sunday, August 27, 2017 while visiting family on vacation in Gordon, WI.

Gladys is survived by her husband of 46 years, Thomas Hylka; two sons, Jerry and Robert Hylka; her mother, Gladys Togliatti; one sister-in-law, Roberta Beaudoin; and numerous nieces,...

Lorraine M. (Jenco)  Pomykala Brown

Lorraine M. (Jenco) Pomykala Brown

Aug 27, 2017

Lorraine M. Pomykala Brown (nee Jenco), age 88, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Lorraine is survived by her children, Patricia (Charles) O’Connor, Stephen (Dorothy) Pomykala, and step-daughter, Theresa (Tom) Usrey; grandchildren, Kristin (Erik Randall) Pomykala and Heather (Tim) Christensen; great-grandchildren, Sofie, Sigrun, Eddie, Heath and...

Wendell J. Hucek

Wendell J. Hucek

Aug 27, 2017

Wendell J. Hucek age 88, of Joliet, at rest with his loving family by his side on Sunday, August 27, 2017.

Wendell is survived by his sons, Kurt (Patty), Jeffrey (Karen) and Douglas (Beth) Hucek; eight grandchildren, Annie Allgood, Kurt (Jennifer), Marc (Marissa) Hucek, Kristin (Michael) Tomasino, Justin and Brianne Hucek, Adam (Megan) Hucek...

Nancy L. (Yangas)  Lakotich

Nancy L. (Yangas) Lakotich

Aug 25, 2017

Nancy L. Lakotich (nee Yangas), age 59, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 25, 2017 with her loving family by her side.

Nancy is survived by her loving husband, Gary E. Lakotich; children, Ryan (Michelle) Smith, Kristy (Marcos) Ruiz and Jason Lakotich; grandchildren, Miguel, Elsie, Vanden, Maclan, Ava, Calvin; and brother,...

Richard A. Sienko

Richard A. Sienko

Aug 23, 2017

Richard A. Sienko, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Richard is survived by his beloved wife of 28 years, Marilyn (nee Lockwood) Sienko; children, Debra Lee and Richard Sienko Jr., Cheryl (the late David) Storch, Todd (Lisa) Banister, Vernel Banister Jr., Philip (Sandra)...

Jasmin B. (Hale)  Black

Jasmin B. (Hale) Black

Aug 21, 2017

Jasmin Bianca Black (nee Hale), age 39, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at Goshen Hospital in Goshen, IN after a two and a half year battle with cancer.

Our beautiful Jasmin is survived by her loving husband, Scott Black Jr; children, Jason Hale, Jada Hale, Scott Black III and Rowan Black; grandson,...

Amira Garcia

Amira Garcia

Aug 20, 2017

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life (1211 Plainfield Road - Joliet, IL).

Arrangements lovingly entrusted to Tezak's Home to Celebrate Life (815) 722-0524

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Michael Kljaich Sr.

Michael Kljaich Sr.

Aug 19, 2017

Michael Kljaich Sr., age 63, entered eternal life on Saturday, August 19, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Susan (nee Juarez); children, Lynn (Brent) Nicholson, Michael Kljaich Jr., Kristy Kljaich; grandchildren, Zackary and Brandon Ledlow, Xander, Alec and Brianna Nicholson, Natalie Kljaich; sister, Sandy (Tom) Burcenski; brother,...

Pamela Bradford

Pamela Bradford

Aug 17, 2017

Pamela Bradford of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017, at the age of 43.

Pamela was born to her parents, Richard and Diana Bradford, on April 22, 1974 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. She grew up in Matteson Illinois and upon graduating Rich South High School, she moved to South...

Kenneth G. Boles Sr.

Kenneth G. Boles Sr.

Aug 15, 2017

Kenneth G. Boles Sr., age 67, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 15, 2017.

Kenneth is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Maria (nee Flores); daughters, Christian E. (Douglas Hawksworth) Boles and Laura M. Boles; grandchildren, Emma and Adhalia Boles-Hawksworth; brother, Garret (Charla) Boles; sister-in-law, Diana (the late Joseph III) Boles; numerous nieces and nephews....

Ricky Allen Svec

Ricky Allen Svec

Aug 12, 2017

Ricky Allen Svec, age 60, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Riverside Medical Center with his loving family by his side.

Ricky is survived by his loving wife, Cindy Svec; sons, Dustin Svec, Michael (Melisa) Rehbock and Nicholas (Jessica) Rehbock; 11 grandchildren, father, Ronald Svec Sr.; siblings, Ron(Sandra) Svec Jr., Constance...

Jennifer Kathleen Farkas Demick

Jennifer Kathleen Farkas Demick

Aug 10, 2017

Jennifer Kathleen (Farkas) Demick born April 20, 1972 in Joliet Illinois to her loving parents, Paul and Janett (Funk) Farkas. They both welcomed her to her eternal home with them on August 10, 2017.

Jen was the youngest daughter and is survived by her sisters, Elizabeth Farkas Brooks of East Peoria, Il and Monika (Carl) Farkas Loewes...