Obituaries

Joliet, IL Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Joliet, IL area

William A. Walsh

William A. Walsh

Dec 2, 2015

William A. Walsh, “Bill” age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 02, 2015.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Marilyn; children, Nancy Walsh, Bill (Laura) Walsh, Kathleen (Dan) Kolzow; grandchildren, Billy (fiancée Kelsey Hull) Walsh, Jackie (Ryan) Rumler, Steven (fiancée Alex Skinner), Christine Walsh and Michael Walsh, Kaitlyn and Jessie Kolzow; great-grandchildren,...

Joan L. (Hoge)  Golf

Joan L. (Hoge) Golf

Dec 1, 2015

Joan L. Golf (nee Hoge) went to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at the age of 82.

She was born, raised and educated in Morris, IL and was the daughter of the late Gordon and Mildred Hoge, who preceded her in death in 1979 and 1997. She was also preceded in death by her...

Joseph E. Fuse

Joseph E. Fuse

Nov 29, 2015

Joseph E. Fuse, age 91, passed away peacefully at the Halifax Health Hospice Center, Port Orange, FL on Sunday November 29, 2015.

Joe was born in Joliet, Illinois to the late Felix Fuse and Theresa (nee Aimone) on August 8, 1924. He was married for 69 years to his beloved wife Betty (nee Beebe).

Upon...

Karen J. (Chinderle)  Lowry

Karen J. (Chinderle) Lowry

Nov 28, 2015

Karen J. Lowry (nee Chinderle), age 67, at rest on Saturday, November 28, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Karen is survived by her loving children, Jennifer (Thomas) Stumo, Scott Lowry and Jacquelyn Lowry; grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew and Megan Stumo; loving sister, Judy (Jeff) Hauge; nieces, Kristi and Katie Hauge; great-nieces, Kayla Williams and Eden...

Maria Oralia Lopez

Maria Oralia Lopez

Nov 27, 2015

A Celebration of Maria's life will begin on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 with prayers in the funeral home chapel at 9:15 a.m. then driving in procession to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Joliet for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be Monday, November 30, 2015...

Leona J. Terdic

Leona J. Terdic

Nov 26, 2015

Leona J. Terdic (nee Massey), age 71, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with COPD on Thursday, November 26, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Leona is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Richard Terdic; children, Daniel (Jean) Terdic and Linda (Donald) Flaynik; grandchildren, Vanessa and Johnathon; great-granddaughter, Cheyenne; brother, Rollin (Sonia)...

Joseph W. Jacksa

Joseph W. Jacksa

Nov 23, 2015

Joseph W. Jacksa, age 88, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph is survived by his loving wife, Marcella Jacksa (nee Titus); children Judith (Roger) Kovack, JoAnn (David) Egizio, Joseph (Mary), and James (Kristen) Jacksa; grandchildren, Kevin (Amelia) Kovack, Kristine (Robert) Kovack-Lesh, Laura (Joseph) Cabay, David Egizio, Jessica (Steven...

Lena L. (Michaels)  Taylor

Lena L. (Michaels) Taylor

Nov 22, 2015

Lena L. Taylor (nee Michaels), age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at Silver Cross Hospital.

Lena is survived by her loving sons, James M. (Sandra) Taylor of Wichita Falls, TX and Chris Taylor of Lockport, IL.

Preceded in death by her husband, James L. Taylor of Strawberry, AR.

Lena...

Joseph Nurczyk

Joseph Nurczyk

Nov 19, 2015

Age 91. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Born March 16, 1924 and a lifelong resident of Joliet.

Preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Frances M. (nee Smigelski) Nurczyk.

He was a son of the late Jacob and Frances (nee Malz) Nurczyk.

Joseph...

Edward O. Bertagnoli

Edward O. Bertagnoli

Nov 19, 2015

Edward O. Bertagnoli, age 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19, 2015 after a 10 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Edward was born and raised in Joliet and Graduate of Joliet Catholic Academy. He was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. Edward retired from the Ceramic Tile Layers & Finishers Local #21...

Otto Waibel

Otto Waibel

Nov 16, 2015

Otto Waibel, age 94, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 16, 2015 with his loving wife and family by his side.

Otto is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Erika Waibel (nee Albrecht).

Otto was born in Germany and came to the United States with his wife, Erika in 1959. They lived...

John J. (Jack)  Walsh

John J. (Jack) Walsh

Nov 15, 2015

Ret. Sergeant John J. Walsh “Jack,” age 84, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 15, 2015 due to complications from a fall.

John is survived by his two loving children, Laura (Jack) Dolehide and Dale (Liz) Walsh; daughter-in-law Cynthia Walsh; his dear grandchildren, Shelly (Rob Jr.) Andreina, Anna Walsh, John, Colleen, Kelly, Erin, Patrick, Brigid, Caitrin,...

Carol L. (Wisniewski)  Delehanty

Carol L. (Wisniewski) Delehanty

Nov 10, 2015

Carol L. Delehanty (née Wisniewski)

Passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Carol is survived by her husband of nearly 34 years, Charles J. Delehanty; as well as by her first husband, Martin Pavelek with whom she had her children. Carol is also survived by her daughters, Christine...

Justine M. Kastelec

Justine M. Kastelec

Nov 8, 2015

Justine M. Kastelec, age 91, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 8, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Justine is survived by her three nephews, James Malone Jr., Patrick Malone, and Robert Malone; two nieces, Debra Wall (nee Kastelec) and Denise Mores (nee Kastelec); as well as several great nieces, great nephews, and cousins....

Jewell (Button)  Fosdick

Jewell (Button) Fosdick

Nov 6, 2015

Jewell L. Fosdick (nee Button), age 81, at rest on Friday, November 06, 2015.

Jewell is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Robert Fosdick; loving daughter, Kimberly (Thomas) Karas; cherished grandchildren, Kevin and Kyle Karas; sister, Joan (the late Marvin “Red”) Olson; nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Preceded in death by her parents,...

Cesar Enrique Acuña Lecca

Cesar Enrique Acuña Lecca

Nov 2, 2015

Cesar Enrique Acuña Lecca, age 66, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 2, 2015 with his loving family by his side.

Cesar is survived by his loving children, Giancarlo (Rebecca), Cesar F. (Lisa), Alejandro (Tosha Bailey), and Jessica (fiancé Michael Meilleur) Acuña; cherished grandchildren, Desiree, Ariana, Miya, Luis, Leigha, and John Thomas; mother of his children,...

Marlene Mary (Smith)  Ancel

Marlene Mary (Smith) Ancel

Oct 31, 2015

Marlene Mary Ancel (nee Smith), age 82, entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 31, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.

Marlene is survived by her loving children, Karen (Patrick) Briscoe, Randy (Gabriella) Ancel, Nancy Ancel Mitok, and John (Jodi) Ancel; cherished grandchildren, Michael (Michele) Briscoe, Jeff (Lizzy) Ancel, Christine (Neil) Hodge, Kelley (Chuck) Hill, Jamie Eskridge,...

Robert J. Picha

Robert J. Picha

Oct 31, 2015

Robert J. Picha, age 73, passed suddenly on Saturday, October 31, 2015.

Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Mary (nee Sexton); loving daughters, Margaret (John) Hanson, Susan (John) Bailey, and Kathryn (Robert) Legler; cherished grandchildren, Andrea Hanson, Joseph Bailey, Veronika Legler, and Karoline Legler; dear brother, Donald (Marjorie) Picha; dear sister-in-law, Janice (the...

Esperanza (Pantoja)  Aguirre

Esperanza (Pantoja) Aguirre

Oct 27, 2015

Esperanza Aguirre (nee Pantoja), age 62, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 27, 2015 with her loving family by her side.

Esperanza is survived by her loving children, Alejandro (Norma), Maria, Roberto (Yaneth), Everardo (Lupe), Esperanza (David) Lopez, Lupe (Amy), Sandra (Jesus); loving parents, Pedro and Valeria (nee Guzman) Pantoja; 19 cherished grandchildren; six cherished great-grandchildren;...

Thomas R. Landvogt

Thomas R. Landvogt

Oct 26, 2015

Thomas R. Landvogt, born February 25, 1931, at rest on Monday, October 26, 2015 with his loving family by his side.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Jeanette (nee Bricknell); children, Janet R. (Thomas) Usellis, Thomas F. (Lisa) Landvogt and Rita M. (Jeff) Duckworth; grandchildren, Jennifer (Devon) MacKay, David (Caitlyn) McEllis and Daniel ...

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