OBITUARIES
Carole Dianne Orr-Keers
Dec 9, 2022
Carole D. Orr-Keers
Nee: Regan
Age 80
Carole was born on Valentine’s Day February 14, 1942 to the late John and Lucille(Lucas) Regan in Elmhurst, IL. She was raised in Hillside, moved to Chicago’s Back of the Yards Neighborhood, then to Joliet, past 37 years in Shorewood. Carole worked as a secretary downtown Chicago, worked at Burny...
Bryan Mejia
Dec 7, 2022
Bryan Mejia Age 22 of Bolingbrook, IL. Passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022, with his family by his side.
Cherished son of Maria Beltran and Jorge Mejia (Sandra Reyes).
Loving brother to Carlos, Jorge, Angel, Alondra, Naomi, Michael, Daniel, and Savanna.
Devoted Grandson of Trinidad Evelia Alvarez Chaparro, Antonio Alfonso Mejia Cruz, Francisco Beltran, Antonia Martinez....
Irene Frantini
Dec 4, 2022
Irene (Valerugo) Frantini
1925-2022
Irene (Valerugo) Frantini, the 97-year-old matriarch of a large and close-knit family, passed away at home on Sunday, December 4, 2022, surrounded by the great love and care of her loved ones.
Irene, the youngest of six children of John and Antonietta, was born July 3, 1925 in South Wilmington, Illinois. Her family later moved to...
Michael T. McGovern Jr.
Dec 3, 2022
Michael (Mick, Mickey) T. McGovern Jr.
Born January 10, 1937, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on December 3, 2022, with his family by his side.
Michael was born in Chicago, moved to Lockport then to Plainfield where he lived for the past 48 years. He and his beloved wife Beatrice spent winters in their...
Daniel R. Stahl
Nov 30, 2022
Daniel R. Stahl age 48, died November 30, 2022 at his parent’s house in Petersburg, IL. He was born on July 30, 1974 in Joliet, IL. The son of Kenneth and Lauri Stahl. He attended Lincoln Way H.S. New Lenox, IL and participated in the marching band and the chorus. He is finally at peace after battling cancer since...
Janet Marie Nelson
Nov 21, 2022
Janet Marie Nelson passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022 at Villa Franciscan Rehabilitation Center.
She was 77. Janet was born in Fremont, MI at Gerber Hospital, then moved as a child to the Joliet area and remained there for most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband James A. Nelson , Sr.; parents...
John E. Roach
Nov 21, 2022
A life-long Joliet-area resident, John Roach, 83, from Joliet and then Shorewood passed away peacefully Nov. 21, 2022 surrounded by family.
Born Jan. 9, 1939, John – the son of John and Clara (Mannell) Roach – is remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean (Boylan) Roach and his...
William Tally Girard
Nov 7, 2022
William Tally Girard (1942-2022)
William Tally Girard, age 79, of Shorewood, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022.
Tally was born on Nov. 17,1942 in Joliet, IL. He graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1960 and went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Midwest College of Engineering...
Jetta C. Mast
Oct 31, 2022
Jetta C. Mast
Nee: Schutte
Age 74, passed away Monday October 31, 2022 at Edward Hospital in Naperville.
Survived by her husband of 52 years John Mast; children John (Becky) Mast, Michelle Mast and Gerald (Kim) Mast; grandchildren Peyton and Tyler Mast, Lajon, Tiera and Karson Mast, Chase Chance and Codi Mast. One sister Barb Klauser. Numerous nieces...
Virginia Carmela Gigliette
Oct 30, 2022
Virginia Carmela (Babe) Gigliette Age 87. Passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, in Joliet, IL after a courageous battle with kidney failure. Born in Joliet, the youngest child of the late Joseph and Maria (nee Mancuso) Gigliette.
Virginia graduated from Joliet Township High school, received her Bachelor of Education at Lewis University, and her Master’s Degree at Northern Illinois...
John Christopher Manifold
Oct 29, 2022
John Christopher Manifold
Age 54, was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn.
John was a lifelong Joliet area resident. He will always be remembered for his love of fishing.
John leaves behind his loving mother Nancy Kautz; brother Mike (Jen) Angshed and family; special Godmother Aunt...
Patricia A. Stine
Oct 27, 2022
Patricia A. Stine
Nee Krick
Age 91, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Sunnyhill Nursing Home.
Survived by her daughter Linda Salazar; granddaughters Amy (Tony) Pacchetti, Kristy (Ernie Adams) Salazar and Kelly (Dave) Izzi; seven great grandchildren Kollin Salazar, Keegan Adams, Peyten, Shelby and Ashlyn Pacchetti, Austin and AJ Izzi. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded...
Alton Ronald Williams Sr.
Oct 21, 2022
Alton Ronald Williams, Sr. was born on May 30th, 1948, to Calvin Williams, Sr. and Lucille Williams in Bell Rose, Louisiana. He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age. He attended One Vision Worship Center in Joliet, IL.
Alton moved to Joliet, IL, in 1965. It was there he met Dorita (Rita) McCullough. They were married in...
Harold W. Ellis
Oct 21, 2022
Harold W. Ellis
Age 91, passed away, Friday October 21, 2022 in Carmel, IN.
Survived by his wife Karen Wilfong Ellis; children Diane Sasser, Harold Jonathon Ellis, Sharon (Felipe) Gutierrez, James (Denise) Ellis and Robert Ellis; brother Paul (Lisa) Ellis; stepsons Bill and Bryan (Julie) Peksenak. Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild, nieces and nephews also survive.
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Joan Janes
Oct 20, 2022
Joan T. Janes, age 89, at rest in the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Moore, Shirley (Oliver) Clements, Joyce (Arne) Lindberg; grandchildren, Matthew, Kristen Moore, Joni (Alex) Davis, Katherine, William, Lucy (fiance Daniel) Clements; great grandchild Finn Davis; brother-in-law, Charles (Mary Sue) Janes; nieces, nephews, cousins....
Irma A. Dilday
Oct 19, 2022
Irma A. Dilday
Nee: Rahlfs
Age 86, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Home.
Survived by two sons, Les (Pam) Dilday and Mark (Kathleen) Dilday; grandchildren Kelsey (Luke) Dilday-Miller, Cailin, Allyson and Hanna (Fiance Hunter Beeson) Dilday siblings Doris Knoke, Earl, Harry and Paul Rahlfs. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by...
Anita B. Goss
Oct 15, 2022
Anita B. Goss, 95, died October 15, 2022, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet.She was born in Joliet July 11, 1927, to Joseph and Mary (née Mizanin) Komar. Mary died in childbirth, and Anita was adopted by Mathew and Anna (née Rusina) Hayurka. She grew up in the former Slovak neighborhood around SS Cyril and Methodius Church. She...
Charleen M. Squier
Oct 10, 2022
Charleen M. Squier
Age 93, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.
She was a devoted daughter, loving sister, beloved “Auntie Char”, dear friend to so many.
Charleen was born on November 6, 1928 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet to Harry F. and Clairibel B. Squier. She remained a lifelong resident...
Shirley A. Braham
Oct 6, 2022
Shirley A. Braham
Nee: Koch
Age 82, passed away Thursday October 6, 2022 at Palos Hospital, with her loving family by her side.
Survived by her daughters Susan Smith, Lynette (Guy) Bernhard, Bonnie Reichhardt and Beverly Reichhardt; step children Phillip (Laura) Braham, Karl (Laurie) Braham and Angela Murrell; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and one niece.
Preceded in death...
