OBITUARIES

Nov 18, 2021

Elton C.. Johnson

Age 56, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 18, 2021 at his home. Survived by his father Elton C. (Genny) Johnson; mother Sharon (John) Baki; six sisters Lori McGrath, Lynn Rae Johnson-Fielder, Jennifer Baki, Cathy Baki, Janika Alling and Janina Baki; Fiancé Mary Lindow. Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident. Elton was a delivery driver for Bearing...

Nov 8, 2021

Mary Susan “Sue” Levandowski

Nee: Ferro

Age 71, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at her home.

Survived by her children Lynda Wingerter and Scott (Amy) Larkin; grandchildren Dillon, Nicholas, Alexandria, Marissa, Grace and Zach; great grandchildren Kaci and Tatum; one sister Carol (Larry) Brown; brother Chuck (Kelly) Ferro and sister-in-law Maureen (Gene)...

Nov 2, 2021

Liduvina Vivanco (nee Páramo) Age 70. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on November 2, 2021. She is survived by her children, Carlos (Sarah), Elizabeth, Rosita (James), Gloria (John) Vivanco; grandchildren, Carlos Jr., Diego, Lily, Emilio and Luna Vivanco; her mother, Rosa Páramo; four brothers, Gumaro (María), Armando (Tracy), Sergio (Cindy) and Alex (Julie) Páramo; three...

Nov 1, 2021

Thomas H. Smith, age 92 of Wilmington passed away peacefully at home with his beloved and devoted Son by his side after a long and Blessed Life on Monday, November 1, 2021 on All Saints Day.

A Devoted Catholic, Tommy Baby, as he was nicknamed by his school classmates, was born on September 13th, 1929 to Herbert and Elizabeth F....

Oct 23, 2021

Jesse Lewis Formhals

Born-7/12/1933

Died-10/23/2021

Survived by his wife of 63 years Gloria (Girardo) Formhals; Son Joe Formhals (Ann Santoro); Daughter Mary C Vogel (Clarence); Grandchildren  Nicole Formhals (Kendrick Davis),,Emma Vogel,,Kate Formhals, Tim Formhals ; Sister-in-law Barbara (Girardo) Gustafson; Cousin Judith Roe of Bloomington, IL; Niece Laurie Apple of South Dakota.

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Oct 16, 2021

Peter Foster Pell, age 49, passed away peacefully at his home in Plainfield, IL on Saturday October 16, 2021. He was surround by his wife, daughter, and special friends, Beth Balanik Wade, who helped care for Peter, and Steve Simpson.

Survived by his loving wife Jennifer (Brozek) Pell; daughter Lauren Elise Pell; father Timothy (Joanne) Pell; mother Jennie (Frank) Marack;...

Oct 15, 2021

Nancy L. Reilly

Nee: Kirkham

Age 85, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by her three children Michael (Kathleen) Geraghty, Debbie Halweg and Danny (Sue) Reilly; known as “Nonnie” to grandchildren Shannon Halweg, Molly (John) Thompson, Bill Reilly, Colleen Geraghty, Sean Reilly and Tyler Halweg; one great granddaughter Charlotte Marie Thompson; one sister...

Oct 14, 2021

Pauline L. Neef

Nee: Smith

Age 65, passed away Thursday October 14, 2021 at her home.

Survived by her three children Shawn (Leonor) Smith, Eric (Judy) Smith and Natalie (Juan) Ramirez; grandchildren Ryan Lukas Konjevich and Juan Ramirez Jr.; one sister Eileen Hosang; one brother Alan (Cher) Smith; sister-in-law Babe Smith  Numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Alva...

Oct 1, 2021

Doris Mae Vocu (Nee Moody)

Born on February 1, 1935, called home to be with her Lord on October 1, 2021.

Survived by her adoring husband of 66 years, James Vocu, Sr. and all 5 of her beloved children:  James Vocu, Jr. (Kathy), Cheryl Bales (Doug), Dennis Vocu (Brenda), John Vocu (Debbie) and Donna Struthers (Bill). She will be forever...

Sep 29, 2021

Wendy Cooper Reeves, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away, after a lengthy health battle, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Amita St Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, at the age of 70 years.

Wendy is survived by her husband of 22 years, Kevin Reeves, her brother David Cooper (Linda), sister-in-law Virginia Harrison, nephews, Paul Cooper (Julie), Dana...

Sep 27, 2021

Donna J. Nelson

Nee: Ternik

Age  79,  passed away peacefully, Monday, September 27, 2021  with family by her side.

Survived by one son Mark Nelson; two daughters Kimberly (David) Gore and Jennifer (Donald) Smith; grandchildren Christopher, James and Matthew Gore, Allison and Oliver Smith; brother Louis (Carol) Ternik.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her husband...

Sep 23, 2021

James E. “PeeWee” Sealy

Age 70, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by his wife Margaret J. “Peg” (Bracken) Sealy; two sons Matthew and Kevin Sealy; brother Patrick (Carol) Sealy; sister Donna Shepard; niece Nikki Starbuck and great niece Norah Jo Starbuck.

Preceded in death by his father Edward M. Sealy; mother Helen...

Sep 17, 2021

Everett R Patmore (Pat), age 96 of Shorewood, IL formerly of Chandler AZ, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 17, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife Beverly (Wylie) Patmore (2003), daughter Diane (Art) Vidmar (2020), his parents Pearl and Erwin, and brothers Elmer and Charles. 

Survivors include daughter Nancy (Jim) Mau, Granddaughter Jennifer (Steven) Curtin, Grandson Patrick (Krissy) Mau, Great Grandchildren Aiden, Abigail, Brayden and Christian, and special friend Roberta Burd along with numerous Nieces and...

Sep 14, 2021

 

Warren J. Lonzo

Age 91, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 1921 at his home with family at his side.

Survived by his loving wife Marilyn (Nolan) Lonzo; one son Thomas (Margaret) Lonzo; one daughter Julianne (Scott) Minato; grandchildren Patrick and Madeleine Lonzo, Patrick, Michael and Colleen Butler; sisters Judith Orlopp, Adrea Miles and Marian Nelson; sister-in-law Beverly Nolan.  Numerous...

Sep 7, 2021

Raymond "Ray" Francis Megyeri,

Born August 15, 1948

Died September 7, 2021

Age 73 of Sun City, AZ passed away on September 7, 2021 at Banner Boswell Medical Center, Sun City, AZ.

Born August 15,1948 in Joliet, IL. Ray is the son of Frank and Caroline Megyeri.

Ray attended St. Mary's School in Plainfield, Joliet Catholic High School, Joliet Junior College and Northern Illinois University....

Sep 7, 2021

Janet Elaine Ziech, age 63, went to be with the Lord on September 6 , 2021. Jan left this world unexpectedly. Jan leaves behind her brother, Bill Ziech, sister-in-law, Marianne, two nephews, Jake (Kendall) and Eric Ziech.  Also one niece, Kaila Ziech-Wright (Taylor), a great nephew Gavin Ziech and a great niece, Cora Ziech. Also survived is Esther Ziech, Great Aunt,...

Aug 29, 2021

Aug 27, 2021

 

Betty J. Serling

Nee: Schafer

Age 89, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her home in Kimberly, WI.

Survived by her children Donna Tuskey and Sharon Serling both of Kimberly, WI, Ronald (Marti) Serling of Little Elm, TX, Barbara (Mike) Nice of Morris, IL, Debra (John) Donahue of Roscoe, IL, Jacqueline (Danny) McLean of Rockton, IL and Richard...

Aug 26, 2021

Allen LeRoy Bush

Age 84, passed away Thursday August 26, 2021 at his home in Bradley, IL.

Preceded in death by his parents LeRoy and Clara (Sweatt) Bush.

Born in Joliet and living in Bradley most of his life.

Funeral Services Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 11:30 am at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home.   Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.  

Visitation Thursday morning...

Aug 24, 2021

Mary “Maria” I. Gomez, age 75 passed away Tues. Aug 24 2021 at St. Joseph Amita Hospital in Joliet Illinois.

Maria was survived by her siblings Feliciana “Chana” S. Guzman, Jennie Gamache, Tina Koicuba, Dolores Esparza, Delia Martinez, Betty Serrano, Nellie Cortez;

Children Jessie Romero, Jr., Michael A. Martinez, Alberto Gomez, Jr, Christina Ayguasbiba, Valerie Romero, Stephanie L. Gomez;

Grandchildren...