OBITUARIES

Jan 23, 2022

Jean M. Gunderson (Bloch)

Age 92, Born May 5th, 1929 in Joliet, IL. Lifelong resident. Passed Away Peacefully at home, Sunday January 23, 2022. Retired from St. Joes Hospital as Cafeteria Supervisor in 1986. Enjoyed doing her Crossword Puzzles, watching TV, spending time with her great-grandchildren, and traveling. She was a trooper when it came to vacations. Her list of...

Jan 18, 2022

Joseph L. Riggs

Age 81, passed away Tuesday January 18, 2022 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his wife Barbara (Whitmer) Riggs; two sons Anthony Riggs and Daniel (Tammy) Riggs; grandchildren Logan, Sydney and Jack Riggs. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents Wesley B. and Freda (Harris) Riggs; three sisters Jean Agazzi,...

Jan 17, 2022

Our beloved Michael John Startz (“Iron Mike'') went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2022, at the age of 60. Michael was the ninth of 10 children, born in Joliet, IL at St. Joseph’s Hospital on October 4, 1961. He was a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL; briefly living in Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA;...

Jan 11, 2022

Jan 10, 2022

Rose E. Mancuso, RPh Age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on January 10, 2022, with her Great Niece and God Daughter at her side. Rose was the 8th of 9 children born to Santo & Francesca Mancuso, Italian immigrants who settled in Joliet. In their large family Rose stood out with her head of curly hair and an...

Jan 3, 2022

Ronald J. Bromberek, age 75, passed away Monday, January 3rd at his home in Holiday, Florida. He is survived by his second wife, Hazel Wilson, two children Heidi (Scott) Jenkins and Tieg Bromberek; three grandchildren, Sydney, Shelby, and Luke Jenkins; sister, Barb Johnston, brothers, Don and Tom Bromberek; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his first wife,...

Jan 2, 2022

Clifford Scholp Sr.

Age 91, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at The Timbers of Shorewood. Survived by two children Catherine R. (Gary) Cherry and Clifford (Cynthia) Scholp Jr.; grandchildren Christina (Andy) Clark, Steven Cherry, Austin and Noah Scholp; great grandchildren Simon and Elliot Clark and one brother Earl Wayne Scholp. Preceded in death by his wife Mary A. (Lucenta)...

Dec 31, 2021

Darrell Robert Gierich, born to the late Bob and Babe (Clara) Gierich March 4, 1956 in Joliet, passed 12/31/21 peacefully in his sleep with family by his side following a year-long battle with colon cancer.

Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Pam (Cook) Gierich, 3 children, 7 grandchildren; Jeremy (Stephanie) Gierich; Grace, Evelyn, Benjamin and Clara. Jessica (Nathan)...

Dec 30, 2021

Alfredo Morales

Age 52, passed away December 30, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center. Preceded in death by his father Pablo Morales (2018) He is survived by his mother María Alicia Morales. 6 siblings Silvia (Juan) Zamudio, Elvia (Alejandro) Rivera, Ruben Morales, Marina Morales, Pablo (Nichole) Morales Jr., and Araseli (José Luis) Paramo. His Daughter Blanca Lluvia Morales, grandchildren...

Dec 28, 2021

John Patrick Rohan, Jr

Born: May 30th, 1950 Died: December 28th, 2021 John Patrick Rohan Jr passed away on Tuesday, December 28th, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Ruth (Leddy) Rohan and loving children: Julia Marie Rohan (Mark Vanderhoff), and Daniel Gabriel Rohan (Melissa Meyers). John also is survived by his four precious grandchildren:...

Dec 23, 2021

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Dec 20, 2021

Ralph G. McDonald

Age 90, passed away Monday December 20, 2021 at River Crossing Care Center. Survived by his four children Karen (John) Pena, Fern Hensley, Ralph McDonald and Ron McDonald; grandchildren Sarah (Jesse) Davis, Melissa Lopez and Jake Pena; great grandchildren Alexis (Cole) Rodriguez, Jasmine and Jayden Reyes. One sister Shirley Hintzsche. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded...

Dec 15, 2021

Jack J. Wooldridge, 83 passed away Wednesday, December 15,2021 at the Harbor Chase Senior Community in Plainfield, IL. He was born December 1, 1938 in Mattoon IL. The son of Robert and Josephine Wooldridge, he graduated from Pana High School in 1957 and attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale IL. After serving in the United States Army/Reserves, he started his...

Dec 11, 2021

Kenneth Michael Kowall (Ken), 88, of Joliet, IL, passed away at home peacefully on December 11, 2021, with his family by his side. Ken was a Joliet-boy, born and raised. Devoted to his wife Jeanne and their three children.

He married Jeanne Matkovic on June 18, 1955, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Joliet IL, where they began building a...

Dec 7, 2021

Robert M. Pasdertz IV

Age 35, passed away Tuesday December 7, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his mother Geneva (Henry) Schultz; father Robert M. Pasdertz III; son Zachary Pasdertz; siblings Eddie Barto, Nichole Tsagaris and Maria Jones; paternal grandfather Robert M. Pasdertz JR. Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins also survive. Preceded in death by maternal grandparents...

Dec 1, 2021

Ray D. Dilday

Age 88, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at LIghtways Hospice Home. Survived by his wife Irma A. (Rahlfs) Dilday; two sons Les (Pam) Dilday and Mark (Kathleen) Dilday; grandchildren Kelsey, Cailin, Allyson and Hanna Dilday. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Mary Dilday; one sister Alice Eggemeyer and...

Dec 1, 2021

Carol J. LaMonte

Age 79, passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Alden Estates of Shorewood. Survived by her children Carla (Anthony) Terrell, Cara (Chip) Adler and Christopher (Ernestina) LaMonte; grandchildren Brittany Terrell, Jordyn (Christopher) Garavaglia, A.J. Terrell, Taylor (Paul Douglas) Adler, Carl (Briana) Terrell, Melissa Aguirre, Alicia (Michael Alvarado) LaMonte, Isabella LaMonte and Christinia LaMonte; two great grandchildren. Preceded...

Nov 23, 2021

Joseph D. Kelly

Age 84, passed away into the Lord’s arms peacefully at home Tuesday, November 23, 2021. Survived by two sons Donald (Sandy) Kelly and Dennis (Jamie) Kelly; grandchildren April (Ben) Marlowe, Kevin, Ryan (Jiaying), Matthew and Hannah Kelly; great grandchildren Noah and Ella Marlowe; wife Theresa Kelly; one brother James Kelly. Preceded in death by his first wife...

Nov 20, 2021

Daniel Patrick Lynch, 39, of Joliet IL passed away in his home, on Saturday November 20, 2021.

He was born to Marion (Warren) Lynch and Daniel Lynch on August 12th, 1982 in Chicago, IL. Dan was a loving father to Aubrey and Sonny, they were his pride and joy. He loved to spend time with them and watching them grow...

Nov 19, 2021

Lorraine Moody

Nee: Nielsen Age 88, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 at her home with family by her side. Survived by one daughter Sandy (Leonard) Link; sons Thomas (Marcy) Moody, Edward (Wendy) Moody and John (Colleen) Moody; 12 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; one brother Andrew (Karen) Nielsen; sister-in-law Jeanie Nielsen. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death...