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Francis Lazarus
Nov 7, 2024
Francis Lazarus
Age 91, of Aurora, IL. Passed away peacefully on Thursday November 7, 2024 with his family and friends by his side.
Francis was the loving husband of Rose Lazarus; cherished father of Daphane, Charmaine, Christo, Loretta, Ronald and Sharon; devoted grandfather to Ryan, Flona, Melissa, Stephon, Kieran, Natasha, Ian and Joanna.
Visitation will be held at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, on...
Helen J. Bittle
Nov 7, 2024
Helen June (Minor) Bittle, age 86, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 7, 2024, with her children by her side. Born on April 25, 1938, in Joliet, Helen was the daughter to the late Alva and Eva (Pulaski) Minor and the eldest of fourteen children. She attended Joliet Central High School and later went on...
Deacon John P. Shea
Nov 5, 2024
John Patrick Shea Age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Joliet, Illinois. Born January 22, 1947 in Joliet, Illinois, John – also affectionately known as “JP” - was the eldest son of John “Elmer” and Catherine Ann “Kay” (Staehely) Shea. He had the distinct pleasure of spending his early childhood growing up on the grounds of...
Acquanetta Polley
Nov 2, 2024
Acquanetta L. Polley, 81, of Shorewood, IL, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. Acquanetta, or as she was affectionately known to both family and friends, “Tudy”, was born on January 15, 1943, in Cairo, IL the 4th child of ten to Jack Griffin II and Geneva Griffin. Acquanetta Griffin attended Sumner High in Cairo, IL and graduated from Joliet...
Gary Matthew Stubler
Oct 31, 2024
Gary M. Stubler
Age 74, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital.
Survived by three brothers Tom Stubler, Al (Cindy) Stubler and Don (Debbi) Stubler; one sister Carol (Rick O’Sullivan) Romberg. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his parents Arthur J. and Marjorie A. (Fox) Stubler.
Born in Joliet, Gary was a lifelong resident. He graduated from...
John W. Erickson
Oct 30, 2024
John W. Erickson
Age 80, passed away suddenly, Wednesday October 30, 2024.
Survived by his son Patrick Erickson; step children Vanessa Kinman and Mark McKeown; former wife Victoria Figueroa; sister-in-law Valerie Kinman; brother-in-law Tom (Kim) Kinman; sister-in-law Amy Kinman.
Preceded in death by his parents John and Carrie (Munson) Erickson; brother Christopher Kinman.
John was born in Chicago, IL and living in Hammond, IN.
He...
Charles Mike Black Jr.
Oct 28, 2024
Charles M. Black Jr. "Mike”
Age 52, passed away suddenly October 28, 2024.
Survived by his wife Vivian (Muthart) Black; children Samantha (Kevin) Smalley, Brittany (Jason) Jennings Kolanda, Sabrina Black and Chelsea Black; grandson Hunter Smalley; father Charles Black Sr.; sister Cynthia Black and nephew Christopher Garecht.
Preceded in death by his mother Jacquelyn (Jursinovich) Black.
Born in Joliet, a Joliet- Channahon resident. Mike...
Jean A. Bergeson
Oct 18, 2024
Jeanie Ann Bergeson
May 30, 1957 – October 18, 2024
Jeanie Ann Bergeson, 67, of New Lenox, IL passed away at 6:05 PM Friday, October 18, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL.
She was born on May 30, 1957 in Joliet, IL to George and Belva (Revels) Bergeson. Jeanie was an acclaimed musician and worked as a pianist, organist and violinist....
William B. Ellinger
Oct 14, 2024
William B. Ellinger
Age 75, passed away suddenly Monday October 14, 2024 at his home.
Survived by his daughter Deanna (Billy) Chapman; son Damen (Rachel) Ellinger; grandchildren Jacob, Vivian and Elijah Chapman and Edison Ellinger; siblings Kathy Ellinger, Mark Ellinger and Terri Ellinger. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his spouse Linda Ellinger; parents Leymoine and Mary (Bucciferro) Ellinger; one brother...
Mary A. Clennon
Sep 26, 2024
Mary Ann Clennon, 86, died peacefully at home in Joliet IL September 26th, 2024. Born to Nicholas and Margaret (nee Salata) Kirincich January 4th,1938 in Joliet IL. She is survived by her daughters, Maggie Clennon Reberg and Maureen Clennon, granddaughter Grace Reberg, brother Nicholas (Betty) Kirincich, sisters Christy (Richard deceased ) Boban and Patricia (William deceased ) Frescura. Also many...
Clifford J. Theobald
Sep 25, 2024
Clifford J. Theobald
Age 76, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home.
Survived by his loving wife Susann (Persha) Theobald; two sons Tim (Lori) Theobald and Jeff (Jo Lynn) Theobald; grandchildren Tyler, Emilee, Kayla, Kelsey, Madalynn and Ryan; one brother Carl (Carol) Theobald. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his parents Frank A. and Frances...
Judith A. Rogers
Sep 14, 2024
Judith (Miller) Rogers passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet. Judi was born in Joliet, IL on November 4, 1943, the daughter of Arthur Miller and Rose (Ellena) Miller Freeman.
Judi is survived by her loving family. Her children Deborah (Shawn) Bredesen and David (Suzanne Meshkati) Rogers. Her grandchildren Sarah and Ryan Bredesen, and...
Marguerite "Marge" Greenfield
Sep 12, 2024
Marguerite F. Greenfield "Marge"
Nee: Nagle
Age 83, passed away peacefully Thursday September 12, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home.
Devoted and loving mother of Mary (Andrew) Feldhaus, Susan (Jim) Batis and Maureen (Jose) Centeno; grandmother of Danielle, Aaron (Monica), Brian, Allyson (Aaron), Abigail (Joe), Mitchell (Summer), Olivia, Maggy and Sydney; great grandmother to Ava, J.D., Hawthorne, Lake, Lane, Audrey and Easton. Numerous nieces...
Sharon Y. Gutierrez
Sep 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Y. Gutierrez on September 7th, 2024, at the age of 70.
Sharon was born to the late Harold and Christene Ellis (Rousey) in Key West, Florida on February 9th, 1954. She was the middle sibling to Diane Sasser, Harold Jonathon Ellis, James (Denise) Ellis, and Robert Ellis. She became...
Larry Sanders
Sep 6, 2024
Larry Sanders
Age 85, passed away Friday September 6, 2024 at the Parc of Joliet.
Survived by his son Gerald (Linda) Sanders; daughter Lisa (Joe) Ledesma; seven grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his wife Mildred (Orasco) Sanders; one son James (Gordo) Sanders; parents Vernon Coleman and Floyce (Stewart) Sanders and one brother Charles Sanders.
Born in Kosciusko,...
Billy Carl Masters
Sep 4, 2024
Billy Carl Masters
Age 81, passed away peacefully, Wednesday September 4, 2024 at home, with family by his side.
Survived by his loving wife of 60 years Diana (Elrod) Masters; children Edward (Heather) Masters, Larry Masters, Michael Masters and Sonya (Steve) DiNardo; grandchildren Monica, Jennifer, Bryan, Justin, Zulema, Bianca, Leylah, Mikey, Amira, Aaron, Courtney, Anthony, Amanda and Sara; 19 great grandchildren; one...
Thaddeus "Gene" E. Rapsin
Aug 25, 2024
Thaddeus E. "Gene" Rapsin, 75, passed away on August 25, 2024, peacefully in his home in Surprise, AZ, surrounded by family. Born on September 15, 1948, in Neustadt, Germany, Gene dedicated 36 years of service as a machine operator and union shop steward at Caterpillar Tractor on McDonough n St in Joliet, IL, before retiring. Never one to sit still,...
Richard Lee Weese Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
Richard L. Weese Jr.
“Ricky”
Age 40, passed away suddenly, Wednesday August 21, 2024. Born in Joliet and was a lifelong resident.
Survived by his mother Andrea (Carik) Weese; sisters Michelle Weese and Angela (Brandon) Mason; maternal grandmother Atheline Carik; nieces Brittany, Hailey and Morgan; nephew Jeremy. Numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends also survive.
Preceded in death by his father Richard L. Weese...
Jane Wringer
Aug 13, 2024
Margaret Jane Wringer
Nee: Coder
Age 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 13, 2024, with her family by her side.
Survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Harold Wringer; one daughter Kimberly (Bob) Witt; two granddaughters Allyson and Madalyn Witt; two sisters Janet Coder and Linda Rettko. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by her parents Herman and Mary (Richards)...
Donald Fodor
Aug 3, 2024
Donald Paul Fodor, age 59, passed away on Saturday August 3, 2024 with his brother Dwayne who was his constant companion, friend, and caregiver by his side.
Donald was born on August 16, 1964 to the late Francis (2011) and Mildred (Groark) (2016) in Joliet, IL.
Donald loved fishing and wrestling and would attend live wrestling events whenever possible.
In addition to his...
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