OBITUARIES

Jul 31, 2022

 

 

Mary Lou Field-Wirt

Nee: Neverman

 

Age 88, passed away Sunday July 31, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.

 

Survived by her beloved husband Leon Wirt; devoted children Dennis (Stephanie) Field; Judy (Martin) Potorny; daughter-in-law Kim Field; son-in-law Scott (Sheila) Johnson, step daughter Marti (Doug) Wood; beloved grandchildren Curt Phillips, Sarah (Toby) Doherty,  Suzanne Field, Cameron...

Jul 30, 2022

Patricia J. Croft

Nee: Mayberry

 

Age 77, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 30, 2022.

Survived by her daughter Tammy J. Schwartz; granddaughters Allyson K. Schwartz and Erin R. Litchfield; one sister Deanna Trentz.

Preceded in death by her husband Richard L. Croft; parents Frank and Cora (Mayberry) McDermott; two brothers Robert and Eddy McDermott.

Born in...

Jul 29, 2022

Lynn  A. Thomas

Nee: LaBorence

 

Age 79, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at Sunnyhill Nursing Home.

 

Survived by three sons James (Linda) Thomas, Tom Thomas and Tim Thomas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

 

Preceded in death by her husband James Thomas; one son William (Debbie) Thomas and her parents.

 

Born in Joliet, a lifelong Joliet/Crest...

Jul 20, 2022

Darrell D. Parrish

Age 88, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Home, with his family by his side.

Survived by two children  Virginia “Ginger” (Stanley) Wisnieski and James “Bobby” (Myra) Parrish;   grandchildren Stacy (Lacy) Wagner, Brad Wisnieski, Jessica Parrish, and Darrell (Renee) Parrish; great grandchildren Spencer Parrish, Abigail Parrish, Carter Wagner,  Molly Wagner and Allison Parrish.   Numerous...

Jul 13, 2022

Jeanne Therese Ciancanelli “My prayer to the world is to be kind to everyone—to always make someone smile.” And so she did, time and time again.

On an ordinary summer day, July 13, 2022, the not-so-ordinary Jeanne Ciancanelli decided it was time to make her exit. She hung up her coat to begin her third and final act. We, her...

Jul 10, 2022

Anthony J. King

“Tony”

 

Age 77, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, July 10, 2022, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

 

Survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Teresa “Terri“ (Wilhelmi) King; his loving son Anthony J. King, Jr, Brother-in-laws Joseph R. (Cathy) Wilhelmi, Chris (Ann Marie deceased) Wilhelmi,...

Jul 8, 2022

Mildred L. Pote

 

Mildred L. Pote, age 99, of Venice, FL, formerly of Worth, IL and New Lenox, IL, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2022.  She was born in Chicago, IL on October 1, 1922 to Henry and Rose (Thoma ) Shields.  She was united in marriage to Walter Pote on December 15, 1945.

Loving mother of Walter...

Jul 8, 2022

Jacqueline A. Klainsek

Nee: Hacker

 

Age 84, passed away Friday July 8, 2022 at her home.

 

Survived by one daughter Debbie (Doug) Larson of Shorewood; one son Bill (Lori) McCambridge of Massachusetts; grandchildren Kristen (Dennis) Mueller, Kelly Larson, Karli (Alex) Buel, Katie McCambridge; great grandchildren Nolan, Hayden, Addison Mueller, Ava and Kate Bertola, Ella Buel; one brother Bob...

Jul 3, 2022

Lucy Ann Woods was born on December 3, 1949 in Teoc, MS. to Frank and Lue Emma Bryant, Sr.  She peacefully transitioned on July 3, 2022 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL with family by her side. 

She is preceded in death by her husband, John Woods, Sr.; father, Frank Bryant, Sr.; mother, Lue Emma (Coleman) Bryant;...

Jul 2, 2022

Mary L. Duncan

 

Age 54, passed away Saturday July 2, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph.

 

Born in Gary, IN to Glyn and Margaret (Driver) Duncan.  Mary loved her two precious cats.  She was a caring and outing person.  She was the Rock of the family.  Grew up in New Chicago, IN moving to Lockport in 1973.

 

Survived...

Jul 1, 2022

Florence J. White (Klipfel), age 91, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2022. Born in Chicago, Illinois to Myrtle (Rother) and Edward Klipfel.

 

Survived by a daughter, Denise (John) Schraufnagel, and two sons, Kent (Anne) and Brant (Marianne) White; grandchildren Logan Schraufnagel and Alaina (Matheus) Fernandes, Alex and Kendall White, and Camden, Henry, and Bennett White; great-grandchild Brianna Schraufnagel;...

Jun 25, 2022

Jun 14, 2022

 Mary Catherine MaherMary Catherine (Cahill) Maher, 91 of Joliet, passed away peacefully June 14, 2022, due to complications of cancer. Mary was born on December 16, 1930 on the family farm in rural Cedar County, Iowa, the daughter of John and Teresa (Fitzpatrick) Cahill. She was raised alongside her brother Paul (Nancy) and sisters Marilyn (Richard) Knapp and Edna (Duane)...

Jun 12, 2022

 

Peter J. Tomasic

 

Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday June 12, 2022 at the age of 77.

Survived by his loving wife of 53 years Patricia (Kaynish) Tomasic; his brother Larry (Donna) Tomasic; sister Judy Hann; brother-in-law Jim (Sue) Kaynish.  Numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

 

Preceded in death by his parents...

Jun 9, 2022

Yvonne Ann Stokes

Yvonne Ann (nee Triplett) Stokes was born on July 30, 1947 in Joliet, Illinois to Cozeene and Anna Mae (nee Jones) Triplett.  Her Heavenly Father called her home on June 9, 2022 in Henderson, Nevada.  Yvonne is preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers: Cozeene Triplett Jr., Alvin Triplett, Donald Triplett, and David Triplett.  Yvonne...

Jun 6, 2022

Maria Dela Martinez

 

Age 80, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at River Crossing of Joliet.

 

Survived by her children Marisela Martinez, Enrique (Sheri) Martinez Jr., Francisco Martinez, Rosa Martinez and Arturo Martinez; grandchildren Jessica Allison, Donna Martinez, Yolanda Bobeck, Joaquin A. Martinez, Austin (Samantha) Martinez and Noah Martinez; seven great grandchildren.

 

Preceded in death by her...

Jun 5, 2022