OBITUARIES

Nov 6, 2020

Nov 6, 2020

Martha Eaton, age 80, passed away on November 6, 2020.

She was preceded in death by Ralph Dahl (Father), Doris Dahl (Mother), Merle Eaton (Husband).

She is survived by son Michael Eaton; daughter Janel (Tim) Eaton and one sister Mary Moore.

Inurnment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Nov 5, 2020

Nov 3, 2020

Nov 2, 2020

Mary Eunice McGavin

Age 19 of Aurora, IL, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2020 while on Active Duty as a Lance Corporal with the United States Marine Corp in San Diego, CA.

Mary leaves behind her parents Joseph Stephen McGavin and Mary Jeanne McGavin also of Aurora, IL along with five siblings Margaret Jeanne (Scott) McGavin-Christy of Sawyer, MI,...

Oct 31, 2020

Richard R. Lindgren

Age 92, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home with family by his side.

Survived by his loving wife Carol (Treadman) Lindgren and devoted son Richard T. Lindgren.

Preceded in death by his parents Reynold and Laxton Lindgren; one sister Marilyn (Bob) Pomeroy and nephew Ken Pomeroy.

Born in Joliet,...

Oct 30, 2020

Regenia Lynn Ann Stricklin

Nee: Monroe

Age 62,  Born March 7, 1958 in Herrin, IL, passed away suddenly on October 30, 2020 in Cook County, IL.

Preceded in death by her mother Evelyn (Longman) Monroe.

Survived by her loving husband Michael and devoted son Jason; one sister Alice; brothers Bill and Darren.  A loving and giving aunt to many nieces...

Oct 25, 2020

Kenneth J Baranski

(Kenn) 79, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday, October 25, 2020.  Private services were held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home.  Cremation to follow along with his beloved labs’ ashes.  Survived by Carol, wife of 57 years.  Daughters Lynn Kurczewski (Martin Jerger), Kristen Baranski (John Sauseda) and Nicole O’Connell (Eoin). Grandchildren Adam, Jack,...

Oct 20, 2020

Rodolfo Castillo

Age 39, passed away, Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Silver Cross Hospital.

Visitation will be Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 3-7 p.m. at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held Friday, October 23, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Funeral Home.   Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

 

Oct 17, 2020

Dolores “Dee” Bolan

Nee: Formento

Age 91,  passed away October 17, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Dolores was born August 11, 1929 in Joliet, IL.

Survived by her loving daughters Kerrie Bolan Bree and Colleen Bolan; devoted grandmother to Christopher Nurczyk and Matthew (Lindsey) Nurczyk; dearest great grandmother to Mackenzie, Elise and Jackson Nurczyk.  Beloved sister Margaret...

Oct 13, 2020

Oct 11, 2020

Stephen Mayer Masters, Sr., born in Joliet, Illinois on September 5, 1941, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife, Shirley, and children on October 11, 2020.

He was a lifelong resident of Joliet, graduating from Joliet Township High School.  Steve then received his undergraduate and law degrees from Marquette University.  Thereafter he practiced law for 40 years.

Steve...

Oct 6, 2020

Maria Esther “Coca” Cabrera

Age 57 of Joliet, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.

Born April 23, 1963 in Mexico City, Maria Esther was a longtime resident of Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School. First and foremost, she was a dedicated and loving mother. Her happiest moments in life were...

Oct 4, 2020

Arthur E. Stamm “Art” passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Amita St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Karen (Paul) Drew, three grandchildren Phillip Stamm, Allison and Stacy Drew, very special family friend Christine Sorna, sister-in-law Cindy Pappas, sister-in-law Debbie (Tim) Hennessy and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of close to...

Oct 2, 2020

Thomas (Tom) Girard (1974-2020)

Thomas A. Girard, age 46, of Lockport, IL, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at home.

Tom is survived by his loving daughter Sydney. Parents, William Tally and Sue (Smiley) Girard; Brother Neal Girard and Sister and Brother-in Law, Amy and Gary Lee.  He is also survived by niece, Niki Girard, nephews Ryan, Dylan and Jayden...

Sep 28, 2020

Elizabeth "Betty" Charlotte (nee Ruettiger) Joutras Brewer, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Squires, Missouri.

A local visitation will be held for Betty on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435. Funeral services will follow on Wednesday, October 7,...

Oct 27, 2013

Mary Ann Christensen Nee: Flammini Age 66, passed away Sunday October 27, 2013 in Chicago, IL. Survived by her husband Duain Christensen Sr.; one son Duain Christensen Jr.; one sister Carol LaMonte. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Mary Flammini. Born in Joliet, living in Joliet until moving to Ashkum, IL in...

Oct 22, 2013

Abel G. Benegas Sr. Age 96, Went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday October 22, 2013 at his home with his loving family at his side. Surviving three sons Abel (Theresa) Benegas Jr. of Joliet, IL, Barnabe Benegas of Joliet, IL and Levi (Donna) Benegas of Plainfield, IL; two daughters Donna Stewart of New Lenox, IL and Juanita...

Oct 20, 2013

Jesse Allen Painter Our hearts were broken October 20, 2013, when Jesse Allen Painter, 48, left us. Survived by his loving mother Diane (Al) D'Alberto, wife Rhonda Cerney Painter; son Jesse (Chasity) Mayes; grandchildren Jesse and Brooklyn Mayes and daughter Jessica Painter. Survived by brothers Jayme and Donald Painter; sisters Dana Painter, Jennifer Carnaghi, Donell Basden and LaDonna Whitehead. Many...

Oct 11, 2013

Lois K. Benich Lois K. Benich, of Joliet, IL, passed away October 11, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents John and Barbara Benich and sister Dolores Surd. Lois is survived by her sister Beverly (Richard) Lasky; loved aunt of John (Jane) Surd, Felicia (Anthony) Boldrini, Briana (Larry) Domeracki, Peter (Linn) Surd, Leann (Brad) Maggart, Jeff (Karen) Lasky, Suzanne (Hal)...