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OBITUARIES
Frank Gentile
Apr 17, 2024
Frank Gentile, 95, beloved Husband, Father, and Papa was called to his eternal life April 17, 2024 peacefully at home with his family by his side. Frank was born on January 1, 1929 to Salvatore and Carmella Gentile in Joliet, Illinois. Frank married Marilyn Gierich on April 22, 1950 and was married 54 years before Marilyn passed away May 7,...
Robert L. Shoemaker
Apr 13, 2024
Robert Lee Shoemaker Robert “Bob” Shoemaker passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, at the age of 82. Measure Twice - Cut Once; the craftsman’s credo rang true in Bob’s heart. Balance, simplicity and integrity were reflected in all facets of his life. A master craftsman, a restorer of classic cars, a World War II buff, a voracious reader, an arm-chair...
Shirley DeCampi
Apr 13, 2024
Shirley M. DeCampi
Nee: Nash
Age 88, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Alden Estate, Shorewood.
Survived by two daughters Anita DeCampi and Paula Quinn; grandchildren John (Andrea) Farley, Jessica Farley; great grandchildren Thalia and Graciana Carreno and Erik Farley; sister Mary Ann Nash; brother Jim (Donna) Nash. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Joseph DeCampi; sister Patricia Nash...
Kristen G. Lotz
Apr 9, 2024
Kristen Gladys Lotz, at the age of 70, passed away on April 9, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. Born in Joliet, Illinois, Kristen was the youngest daughter of Roger and Ingrid (Engstrom) Lotz . She had three siblings, namely: Dennis, Roger and Nancy. Preceded in death, she joins her brother Roger and sister, Nancy. She is survived by her wife Stella Marie...
Sally A. Palmer
Apr 8, 2024
Sally Ann Palmer, 87 of Joliet, Illinois passed away on April 8, 2024, after a battle with cerebrovascular disease. Sally was predeceased by her husband Jack Palmer, her father Frank and mother Agnes Liess and sister Norma Scheidt. She is survived by her brother Richard Liess and her four children Wayne Palmer, Linda Ostrem (Palmer), Julie Mancini (Palmer) and Debra...
Francis D. Szabo
Apr 7, 2024
Francis D. Szabo
Age 80, passed away Sunday April 7, 2024 at Advent Health Hospital, Bolingbrook.
Survived by his three children Cynthia Szabo, Lori (Tim) Theobald and Christopher Szabo; three grandchildren Joshua Szabo, Tyler and Emilee Theobald; three sisters Rose Korwin, Carol Hoffman and Kathy Szabo. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his wife Linda (Jones) Szabo; parents Francis...
John W. Buell
Mar 28, 2024
John W. Buell passed away on March 28, 2024, at the age of 89, with his family at his side. Born in Waukegan, Ill., on Feb. 5, 1935, to Carlos and Sara (Warner) Buell. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Bonnie (Rudland) Buell, two brothers Monte and Phillip (in infancy), daughter Cathleen Killacky, stepdaughters Debra...
Charlene M. Juricic
Mar 25, 2024
CHARLENE M. JURICIC
Charlene M Juricic, 87, of Arlington Heights, IL died Monday, March 25, 2024. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 30th from 9 – 10:30am at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home in Joliet, IL followed by a funeral service. Burial will immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville.
Charlene was born November 29, 1936 in Alhambra, CA, the daughter of Augusta and...
Raymond Gurnitz
Mar 22, 2024
Raymond Gurnitz
“Uncle Ray”
Age 87, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at his home with family by his side.
Survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Susan (John) Curry, Theresa (James) Woodhall and Tanya (Justin) Emmert; great nieces and great nephews Johnny (Kristyn) Curry, Charles (Tanya) Curry, Crystal (Robert) Kirby, Heather (Ronny) Nielsen, Amanda (Stephen) Chaves, Gage Curry, Haylie Curry and Skyler...
Sharon Dortch
Mar 21, 2024
Sharon Dortch Age 58 of Lockport, Il.
Passed away on March 21, 2024.
Sharon was the beloved daughter of Thedo and Verda Dortch.
Loving sister to Darrell Dortch and the Late Michelle Dortch.
Cherished mother of Thedra Dortch, Latiche Dortch, Emma Dortch, Verda Dortch, Jeremy Dortch, and Marcus Sean Stewart.
Devoted grandmother of: Michael, Aniya, Joseph, Malayah, Alexandria, Makayala, Tayshawn, Tyshawn, Sanyah, Tristianna, Ember, Kai.
A...
Lorraine R. Devine
Mar 19, 2024
Lorraine R. Devine
Age 92, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home, with her family by her side.
Survived by her daughter Kathy Devine; sons Dan, Jim and Tom Devine; grandchildren Meghan (Matt) Rafferty and Patrick (Lauryn) Devine; great grandchildren Lyla and Gavin Rafferty; numerous nieces and nephews including special nieces Jeni, Jill and Shelly; dear friend Jean Conroy.
Preceded...
Edwin S. Kursell
Mar 15, 2024
Edwin S. Kursell
Age 87, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home.
Survived by his loving wife Joyce (Eberhart) Kursell; daughter Melissa (Gary) Kambic grandchildren Fabiana (Frank) and Gabriel, daughter Christine (CM) Smyth grandchildren Anna, Elizabeth, Tristan, Wyatt and Shaeline, son Michael (Anita) Kursell and son Nick (Kim) Kursell grandchildren Keara (Austin) and Kayla; cousins William (Mary Ellen) Kursell...
Doris Mae Ferguson
Mar 12, 2024
Doris Mae Ferguson, 91, passed away March 12, 2024 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Doris was born August 25, 1932 in Joliet to Bertram and Mary Anne “Mae” (Sullivan) Stein. A graduate of St. John’s Grade School and Providence High School, she resided in the Joliet area her entire life. She was employed at the Twin Door Restaurant, Ruberoid, and...
Teresa A. Shepherd
Mar 6, 2024
Teresa A. Shepherd died on March 6, 2024 at home in Joliet surrounded by family.
She was born on September 6, 1939 in Wilmington, IL to Orlan and Jessie (nee Seehafer) Downey.
She was the mother of 6 girls; Mattie (Larry) Becker, Kimberly Varju, Jackie Becker, Connie (David) Edwards, Serena (David) Colegrove and Jamie (Oudone “Donnie”) Sariyavong.
Teresa is survived by her grandchildren, Jessica (Kyle) Plotts, Cody (McKenzie) Becker, Valerie...
Gabriel Carreno, Sr.
Mar 6, 2024
Gabriel Carreno, Sr.
Age 83, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home with family by his side.
Survived by his devoted and loyal wife, Enedina Carreno; children Julia (Ed) Clemens, Anna (Richard) Groff, Susan (Michael) Kljaich, Gabriel (Jeannie) Carreno Jr., Adam (Deb) Juarez, Mark (Patricia) Juarez, Terra (Phil) Chapman and Nicole (Pete) Proimos; grandchildren Sara, Kevin, Eric, Ashton, Cecelia, Joseph,...
Paul L. Nemenski
Mar 5, 2024
Paul L. Nemenski
Age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Lightways Hospice
Home.
Survived by one son Vincent Nemenski; one daughter Tracey (Michael) Szubryt; three grandsons Patrick, Brad and Zack Szubryt; sister-in-law Mary Ana Nemenski; one niece Tessana Nemenski and one nephew Phillip Nemenski.
Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Irene (Schmucker) Nemenski; three brothers Charles, Phillip and Robert Nemenski.
Born...
Catherine M. Kostelc
Mar 2, 2024
Catherine Mary (Carli) Kostelc, 78, passed away peacefully at home in Joliet, Illinois surrounded by loved ones on March 2, 2024.
Cathy was born on June 29, 1945, in Joliet, IL. She lived in Joliet her entire life, attending St. Paul Grade School and St. Francis High School Academy.
After high school, she went to work at Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL,...
Anthony J. Riggs
Feb 27, 2024
Anthony J. Riggs
Age 55, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Lightways Hospice home with family by his side.
Survived by his mother Barbara Jane (Whitmer) Riggs; one brother Dan (Tammy) Riggs; niece and nephews Logan (Kate), Sydney and Jack Riggs; one great niece Adalyn Riggs.
Preceded in death by his father Jospeh Riggs (2022).
Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident. Anthony...
Mavis L. Barski
Feb 22, 2024
Mavis L. (Kohlmeier) Barski
Age 90, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her home with family by her side.
Preceded in death by first husband Charlie Senko; second husband Edward Barski; parents Irvin and Ruth “Ruby” (Norman) Kohlmeier; sister-in-law Karen Kohlmeier.
Survived by her son Alan Barski; daughter-in-law Jacalyn Samoska-Barski; grandchildren Jessica (Doug Iafollo) Samoska and Matthew (Michelle Thompson) Barski; great grandchildren...
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