OBITUARIES

Aug 23, 2021

Edward A. “Fast Eddie” Gora Jr.

Passed away Monday, August 23rd at his home.

Survived by his loving wife Karin (Gato) Gora; twin daughters Michelle and Melissa Gora; his sister Susan Kains. Beloved mother-in-law Doris (Robert deceased) Gato, dearest brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Edward A. “Sarge” Gora Sr. and mother Shirley and...

Aug 17, 2021

Aug 12, 2021

Mark D Pearce, age 66, passed peacefully August 12, 2021 at his home in Beecher. Born and raised in the Joliet area, Mark graduated from Joliet East High School then began his career as a Pipefitter with Local 422. After an injury, he worked at Home Depot continuing to fulfill his love of the trades.

Mark was an avid sports...

Aug 11, 2021

Charles W. Faurot

Age 68, passed away Wednesday August 11, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by his wife of 33 years, Janet Rose “Rosie” (Sikora) Faurot; daughter Christina Faurot-Blan; son Cory Dane Faurot; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings Donnie Faurot, Connie Reeves, Cheryl Voda, Charles Dale Faurot, April Dawn Scarbrough, Frank Gorney III, Christal Rivera, Rebecca...

Aug 4, 2021

John “Jack” Bolek, age 87, of Joliet, Illinois passed away on August 4, 2021 at home with loved ones by his side.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Mary Agnes Bolek (nee Kuzma), his children Janet (Michael) Rotz of Downers Grove, Joni Bolek of Joliet, John (Tiffany) Bolek of Plainfield and James (Traci) Bolek of Sylvania,...

Aug 2, 2021

Floyd Oliver

Age 95, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at Rock Run Place.

Survived by numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews.Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ethel Oliver; three brothers Earl, Glen and Charles Oliver; one sister Eleanor Phelps; one niece and two nephews.

Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident. Graduated from Joliet Township High School. World War II...

Jul 27, 2021

Schultz, Agnes C. (nee Sitar) At peace and reunited with those she loved who passed before her on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Plymouth Place in La Grange, Illinois.  Survived by her children, Elizabeth “Beth”, Richard, Jr. “Rick” (Karen) and Timothy “Tim” (Julie).  Grandmother of Eric, Peter, Lydia, Carlos and Sarah.  Great-grandmother of Brodey.  Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews...

Jul 22, 2021

Robert J. Schultz, Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice of Joliet on Thursday, July 22, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Born in Joliet on November 11, 1947, to Robert and Lillian (nee Prisching) Schultz. Preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Margaret. Survived by his beloved wife Patricia (nee Wieczorek); his children,...

Jul 17, 2021

 

Frank Oscar Margaron

Age 91, passed away, Saturday, July 17, 2021 a t Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL.

Born in Coal City, IL to the late Oscar Emil and Jean (Stewart) Margaron.   Frank was a U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran, serving during World War II and the Korean War.   He was the Owner of Atlas Construction Services and Universal...

Jul 9, 2021

Emma M. Pope

Nee: Williams

Age 82, of Muncie, IN,  passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at home.

She was born Wednesday, October 5, 1938, in Burrville, Tennessee, the daughter of Clyde and Lena (Brown) Williams.  She was the fourth of twelve children.  Emma grew up in Sunbright, Tennessee.  In 1958, she moved to Joliet, Illinois to be with her...

Jul 8, 2021

Eugene W. Roulo Jr.

Age 60

Passed away suddenly Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his home.

Survived by his parents Eugene W. and Mary (Young) Roulo Sr.; two sisters Debra (James) Martinez and Jennifer Webber; one brother Brian Roulo; daughter Chole Roulo. numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Born in Chicago, IL, living in Joliet.  He was an avid Chicago...

Jul 4, 2021

Marianne passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at home with family by her side. She was born on July 9, 1952 to the late Ceasar and Catherine (Prebeg) Bartolomei. She was born in Joliet, but lived in Shorewood for all of her married life. Marianne attended high school at St. Francis Academy, then received her Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois...

Jun 25, 2021

Mary G. Stoddard

Nee: Eckman

Age 91, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 in Pana, Illinois

Survived by her children Brenda (Wayne) Gear, Danny (Nancy) Stoddard and David (Adrian) Stoddard; granddaughters Laura (Rich) Mansell, Rachel (Phil) Hensley, Samantha Frigo and Elizabeth Gear; grandsons Ryan (Jen Hart) Stoddard, David (Vlora) Stoddard, Adam (Heather) Gear, Nick Frigo and Ethan Gear; 6 great...

Jun 21, 2021

Roy E. Duchene Sr., born July 22, 1930 in Joliet, IL, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL, age 90. Devoted Husband of Mary (nee Bucciarelli) Dulny-Duchene of Joliet, IL.  Loving Father of Steven (Joyce) Duchene of Danville, CA, Paul (Debora) Duchene of Lake Worth, FL, Roy E. Jr. (Christine) Duchene of Joliet, IL and...

Jun 20, 2021

Stephen R. Gerencir

Age 76, passed away, Sunday June 20, 2021 at his home.

Survived by two sons Rick and Anthony Gerencir; one sister Nancy and several cousins.

Preceded in death by his wife Amelia Gerencir; parents Stephen J. and Edith Gerencir and one brother Roger Gerencir.

Born in Joliet, living in Mokena, IL.   Retired from Caterpillar in Joliet and...

Jun 15, 2021

  Wilkie E Parrish was born on July 31st 1929 to Joseph Weldon Parrish and Martha Francis (McAda) Parrish in Floydada, Tx. He moved to Lockney, Tx where he completed High School in 1947, attended Texas Tech (Engineering) and West Texas State Teachers College before joining the Air Force during the Korean War Conflict on September 1st 1950 during which...

Jun 14, 2021

Tyler Seydlitz

Age 19, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021.

Tyler is survived by his loving parents Robert Seydlitz and Rhonda Welsh; brothers Raymond Welsh, Randy Welsh and Eddie (Mary) Packwood; aunts Sherry (Mike) Leonard, Katrina (Dale) Dayton and Tammy (Stan) Kuta; uncle Tony Miller; niece Sophie; nephew Owen; cousins Kaylie, Kennedy, J.R., Jessica and Ryan.

Born in Joliet a...

Jun 12, 2021

Marilyn Hollingsworth Zollner, 85 passed away on June 12, 2021 at her home in Richmond, Texas  after a lengthy illness.

 She was born in Rose Hill, IA to Hazel (Blunk) and Harry Hollingsworth on October 22, 1935.

Marilyn led a very active and full life. She obtained a nursing degree from Wheaton School of Nursing in 1956 and moved to...

Jun 10, 2021

Michael A. Jadron born July 2, 1975 died June 10, 2021. Survived by one daughter Candi Clark, three sons Michael, Madden, and Ryder Jadron. Grandchildren Mikayla, Theo, Aliana, and Kaiden. Mother Sharon Simon, brother Eric Jadron, two sisters Christine Jadron, Jennifer Jadron. One niece, four nephews, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  Preceded in death by grandparents Joseph and Belle...

May 28, 2021

Mary Smeets

Nee Anthony

Age 84, passed away peacefully Friday, May 28, 2021 at her residence.

Survived by one son Maurice (Karen Jensen) Smeets Jr., daughters Bonnie (Dave) Webster and Sarah (Billy) Smith; grandchildren Joseph (Kaylen) Smeets, Leslie (Mike) Meloun, Harold (Kristen) Webster, Brian (Katie) Webster, Mitchell (Tess Ramsay) Botz, Nicholas (Cecelia Orozco) Botz,  Liam Smith, Roman, Jackson and Will;...