OBITUARIES

Mar 5, 2021

 

Patricia Klein

Nee: McCarney

Age 86, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Villa Franciscan.

Survived by two daughters Sharon (Ron) Nagra and Ruth Klein; grandchildren Chris (Erica) Nagra, Brian (Erin) Nagra and Jeff (Rachel) Nagra, Thomas Meek, Jon Klein, Trisha Klein and Austin Klein;  and numerous great  grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Klein Sr.;...

Feb 25, 2021

Joaquin M. Diaz Joaquin M. Diaz, 57 years of age, passed away peacefully Thursday February 25, 2021 at Morris Hospital. He was born August 16, 1963 in Juatis, Mexico, however, Joaquin spent the majority of his life living in Joliet, Illinois. Joaquin was a sympathetic, selfless, and compassionate man, with a sprinkle of sarcasm. He was a lifelong faithful member...

Feb 24, 2021

Susanne Elliott Manner, born May 5, 1947 in New York City, New York, passed away after a 100+ day courageous battle with Covid-19 on February 24, 2021 with family by her side.  

Susanne grew up in Summit, New Jersey with her parents, John and Lorraine Elliott (deceased) and her 2 siblings, Diane and Johnny.  After graduating from Summit High, Susanne...

Feb 17, 2021

Thomas Maikoff, age 69, passed away February 17, 2021. Tom was born in Altamont, NY where he spent many years of his life.  He attended Parks College of Engineering Aviation & Technology at St. Louis University graduating with an Aviation Degree. He worked for GE in the nuclear department for 25 years working with BWR’s, traveling all over the United...

Feb 14, 2021

Feb 8, 2021

 

Mary Jane Gromos

Nee: Rafac

 

Age 84, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 a t Joliet Community Hospice Home.

Survived by her two sons Edward (Beth) and David (Kim) Gromos; three grandsons Zachary, Blake and Cade; one brother Paul P. (Mary Ann) Rafac.

Preceded in death by her husband Edward Gromos; parents Paul Peter and Anna B. (Kuma)...

Feb 4, 2021

Jan 31, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Barnes, 93, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 31, 2021. She entered this world on November 26, 1927 in Joliet, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband David L. Barnes son Roger Barnes and her parents William and Frieda (Riemer) Schmekel. She is survived by two sons Stephen (Judy)...

Jan 27, 2021

Maria F. Del Orbe

Age 77, passed away Wednesday January 27, 2021.

Survived by, her son Virgilio O. Jimenez Del Orbe; her daugther Lenny I. Jimenez Del Orbe; her daughter Juanita Del Orbe; her extended family loving sons Machlin Thomas and Mike Swaney; her grandchildren, Lisandy, Hakeem, Ahjai, Azia, and great-grandchildren Katherine and Wesker; and her sister Pura Del Orbe.

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Jan 25, 2021

Lenore Ann Barnes, age 70 of Palos Heights, IL passed away peacefully on January 25, 2021.

Lenore was predeceased by her loving husband Robert D. Barnes.  She was also predeceased by her Father Leonard Brenkus, her brother Lenny Brenkus, her Father in Law Robert E. Barnes and her Mother in Law Lois Barnes.

Lenore is survived by her son Matthew...

Jan 13, 2021

Bruce Anthony Sargis, 75, formerly of Romeoville, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL.  

Visitation will be held at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home Joliet, Monday January 18th, 2021 from 5pm – 7pm.

Jan 11, 2021

Mead H. Clark, 96 A beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle passed away while in Hospice care after suffering a stroke on November 29, 2020 and having dementia. Mead's most related memories were of his high school years playing the sousaphone in the Joliet Township High School championship marching band that traveled to California to perform. He was also a...

Dec 31, 2020

 

Jean Mullis

 

Age 95 years, passed away December 31, 2020 at the Parc Nursing Home, after a short illness and old age.

Preceded in death by her parents George and Jean Twaddle 1949 & 1959; her husband Kenneth Mullis 1984 and her oldest son George Alan 2006; also preceded by her two sisters Margaret Kier 2014 and Marion...

Dec 30, 2020

Dec 28, 2020

JENNIE M. PERKINS

Jennie M. Perkins, 94, of Joliet passed away at home on Monday, December 28, 2020.

Jennie was born in Joliet on October 7, 1926, to Joseph and Rose (Duranto) Rizzo. She married Charles E.

Perkins on May 18, 1947 at the Catholic Church of St. Anthony in Joliet. He preceded her in death on November 18, 2009....

Dec 28, 2020

Rose Kocka, 79, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on December 28, 2020.  She entered this world on March 3, 1941 in Effingham, IL, born to John and Lillie (Matthew) Moore.  She is survived by daughter Rochelle (Scott) Ruff; son Richard (Jocelyn) Gartke; grandchildren Miranda Ruff and Kayla Ruff; sister Ruth (Gary-deceased) Ratliff, sister...

Dec 24, 2020

It is with our deepest regret and heaviest of hearts as a family we announce the departure of our loving husband and father Thomas Edward Ohm on December 24th, 2020.  With his family surrounding him, we said goodbye knowing and finding comfort in the fact that he would be greeted in heaven with open arms by his loving family and...

Dec 20, 2020

Constante ‘Jerry’ Pimentel Jr age 70 passed away Dec. 20,2020, Sunday due to natural cause at Edward’s Hospital. He was a Chief Financial Adviser for 40 years at Gallagher Group of Companies.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Agnes with 3 children: Kristine (Noel) Mendoza; Emylou (Brian) Thompson, and Neil (Nikki) Pimentel, 2 grand children: Jasmine...

Dec 20, 2020

  Emery M. Subar, Jr. (Bill), age 78, passed away at home on Sunday, December 20, 2020, due to complications of COPD and CHF. Born in Joliet on September 19, 1942, Bill was the only son of Evelyn (nee Scheefeldt) and Emery Milan Subar, Sr. He was a lifelong parishioner of St. Mary Nativity Church, and he attended grade school...

Dec 19, 2020

Raymond D. Wilson, age 62, passed away December 19, 2020 after a battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

He was survived by two beloved sons Tyler (Samantha Eddy) and Brett (Hallie Roechner) who were his pride and joy; five siblings Linda (Roger) Phillips, Robert (Lisa), Donald (Michele), Daniel (Lori) Wilson and Sue (Mike) Reilly. He is also survived by the mother of...