Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

Kelly D. Martin

Kelly D. Martin

Aug 7, 2017

Kelly D. Martin, age 57, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, August 7, 2017.

Kelly is survived by his son, Kraig (Jenna) Martin; grandchildren, Kendall and Kaycee Martin; former spouse, Karla Martin; siblings, Kerry (Connie) Martin, Kenny (Theresa) Martin, Kamelia (Jeff) Oneth, Kori Thorpe, and Kim (Tony) Wyles; numerous nieces and nephews; and father-in-law and...

Gregory R. McKeon

Gregory R. McKeon

Aug 4, 2017

Gregory R. McKeon, age 46 years, passed away peacefully August 4, 2017 at Joliet Area Community Hospice with his family by his side.

Survived by his loving wife, Kelly (nee Camacho) McKeon; daughters, Samantha (fiancé Charles) Chase and Baylee (fiancé Jessee) Johnson; son, Jake Chase; grandchildren, Madison, Charles, Mason, Camden and Jessee; parents, Mike and Pam McKeon;...

Helen (Enich)  Kostelec

Helen (Enich) Kostelec

Aug 3, 2017

Helen (nee Enich) Kostelec, age 101, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Alden Estates of Naperville.

Helen is survived by her loving children, Steve (Terry) Kostelec and Rosemary (Alan) Krol; cherished grandchildren, Steve (Tiffany) Kostelec, John (Andrea) Kostelec, Michael (Kristyn) Kostelec, Helen Krol, Kristin (Joshua Swanner) Krol, Mary Krol and Holly Krol; great-grandchildren, Alexandra, Zachary,...

Jerry Paul Fordyce

Jerry Paul Fordyce

Aug 2, 2017

Jerry Paul Fordyce, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Presence Holy Family Medical Center.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Sue (nee Heilstedt) Fordyce; children, Lynn (Mike) Watson and Steve Fordyce; grandchildren, Haley and Bryan Watson, Emma Fordyce, Brennan Hoffman and Ryan Strunga; sister, Melody (Michael) Sizemore; numerous nieces and nephews also...

David Maticic

David Maticic

Aug 1, 2017

David Maticic, age 51, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 1, 2017.

David is survived by his loving children, April and Alyson Maticic and Jacob Miller; life partner, Tracy Maticic; mother, Mary (the late John) Maticic; siblings, Mitzi (Frank) Dubrovich, Paul (Lori) Maticic, Olga Maticic, Peter (Cathy) Maticic, Cyril (Janeane) Maticic, Ida (Bob) Olson, Steven (Becky) Maticic...

Zeferino "Tito" Guzman, Sr.

Zeferino "Tito" Guzman, Sr.

Aug 1, 2017

Zeferino Guzman, Sr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Zeferino is survived by his loving children, Porfirio (Obdulia), Ramiro, Felipe (Antonia), J. Carmen (Ninfa), Evelia (Salvador) Diaz, Rodolfo (Xochitl), Noel (Socorro), Zeferino Jr. (Leticia), Teresa (Luis) and Ricardo; sweetly known as “Tito” to his 27 cherished...

Traeger A. Moore

Traeger A. Moore

Jul 29, 2017

Traeger A. Moore, 22 months, passed away tragically on Saturday, July 29, 2017.

Traeger is survived by his loving mother, Jennifer L. Rafac; father, Alan Moore; 2 brothers, Rusten and Syler Deihs; grandparents, Kathy (nee Smith) and Russ Farrey; great-grandmother, Doris Farrey; great-grandfather, Marvin Smith; Aunts, Carmon Hardy and Crystall Tipton; cousins, Alauna Farrey and Alistair Hardy....

Charles E. ("Chasy")  Anzelc Sr.

Charles E. ("Chasy") Anzelc Sr.

Jul 24, 2017

Charles E.  Anzelc, Sr. “Chasy”, age 91, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, July 24, 2017.

Born January 1, 1926 in Rockdale, IL and a lifelong resident of Plainfield.

Chasy is survived by his three loving sons, Greg (Debbie) Anzelc, Chuck (June) Anzelc and Tom (Cathy) Anzelc; loving grandchildren, Jill (Nick) Heimer, Mark...

Camille J. (Rogel)  Vallrugo

Camille J. (Rogel) Vallrugo

Jul 23, 2017

Camille J. Vallrugo (nee Rogel) of Joliet, born December 14, 1937, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017 with her family at her side.

Camille is survived by the great love of her life and husband of 58 years, John H. Vallrugo. Loving mother of three children, Lt. Col. (ret) John M. (Dawn) Vallrugo of Dallas,...

James E. Johnson

James E. Johnson

Jul 17, 2017

James E. Johnson (Jim) formerly of Joliet and Shorewood, passed away July 17, 2017 at the age of 81 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Jim was the only child of William and Viola (Beuthner) Johnson and was born on November 14, 1935 in Chicago Heights, IL.  He graduated from Joliet Township High School and attended...

Caroline A. (Picco)  Good

Caroline A. (Picco) Good

Jul 7, 2017

Caroline A. Good (nee Picco), age 71, passed away on Friday, July 7, 2017.

Caroline is survived by her loving husband, Dallas Good; sister, Deena Foschi; nephews, Stephen (Anita Pfeiffer) Foschi, Jeffrey (Sherry Miner) Foschi, Jack (Jennifer) Foschi and Alfred Foschi; and numerous cousins.

Preceded in death by her parents, Stephen and Rose (nee Molnar)...

Narciso Reyes, Sr.

Narciso Reyes, Sr.

Jul 6, 2017

Narciso Reyes Sr., age 107, at rest on Thursday, July 6, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Narciso is survived by his loving children, Narciso Jr. (Kathleen) Reyes, Ramon Reyes, Rita (James) Zelko; 9 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-granddaughter; brother, Augustine (Ofelia) Reyes; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by his...

Wanda Anne (Ustaszewski)  Ligos

Wanda Anne (Ustaszewski) Ligos

Jul 3, 2017

Wanda Anne Ligos (nee Ustaszewski), age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, July 3, 2017 with her loving family at her side.

Wanda is survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Roger Tooley; loving granddaughters, Bethany (Marco Albores) Tooley and Alicia (Jason Berg) Tooley; precious great-grandchildren, Joaquin Antonio Albores and Elowyn Rae...

Joseph D. Parrish

Joseph D. Parrish

Jul 1, 2017

Joseph D. Parrish passed away suddenly, Saturday, July 1, 2017 at the age of 89. Born in Joliet, he attended St. John’s Catholic School and was a 1945 graduate of Joliet Township High School. He was a member of St. Mary Nativity Parish.

Joseph is survived by his sister, Margaret J. (late Aldo) Zanella; his nephews and...

Christopher R. McFadden

Christopher R. McFadden

Jun 29, 2017

Christopher R. McFadden, age 41, of Frankfort, Illinois, died Thursday, June 29, 2017, peacefully at his home.

Born in Joliet, Chris attended Joliet West High School.  He graduated from Harvard in 1997, cum laude, where he was an editor of the Harvard Crimson newspaper.  He earned his law degree, cum laude, from Northwestern School of Law in...

Frederick W. ("Fred Wayne")  Marentic

Frederick W. ("Fred Wayne") Marentic

Jun 28, 2017

Frederick W. Marentic, “Fred Wayne”, age 78, of Winter Haven, FL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 with his loving family close by his side.

Fred is survived by his wife of 20 years, Alfreda (nee Grandison) Marentic; his sons, Anthony, Frederick II, David and Daniel; daughters, Laura, Karen, Kimberly, Stephanie, Alyssa and Fermine Lenia,...

Margaret C. (Partak)  Masura

Margaret C. (Partak) Masura

Jun 24, 2017

Margaret C. (Partak) Masura, age 88 years, at rest peacefully in her home on June 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving children.

Margie lived in Joliet and was a member of S.S. Cyril and Methodius Church her entire life being proud of her Slovak heritage. She was born to Andrew and Cecelia (Bakos) Partak on June 10,...

Helen Ann (Buttles)  Delaney

Helen Ann (Buttles) Delaney

Jun 22, 2017

Helen Ann Delaney (nee Buttles), age 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville, IL.  Helen was surrounded by her loving family who will miss her deeply. Helen passed away just nine days short of her 90th birthday, and while her family cannot celebrate with her, they know she will be dancing...

Robert P. Wagner

Robert P. Wagner

Jun 22, 2017

Robert P. Wagner, age 90, at rest on Thursday, June 22, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Robert is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Lillian (nee Bebar); children, Jodi (Floyd) Browning, Bob (Debbie) Wagner, Tim (Kelly) Wagner and Scott (Mary) Wagner; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

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Russel Clayton Lehner

Russel Clayton Lehner

Jun 19, 2017

Russel Clayton Lehner, age 63, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2017 with his loving family by his side.

Russ is survived by his loving wife, Patricia; his four children, Erin (Scott) Zimmer, Joseph (Samantha) Lehner, Peter Lehner, and Kathryn (David) Gibson; his five grandchildren, Skyler, Kasia, and Brooklyn Lehner, and Luke and Brynn Zimmer; his brother,...