OBITUARIES

Feb 19, 2024

Shirley Louise (Barnes) Swithin, Age 97 passed away peacefully at Beacon Hill, in Lombard, IL on February 19, 2024.   Shirley was born in Joliet, IL.   She excelled at being a Wife and Mother.   During her working career outside of the home, she was a secretary, an accountant, and brokerage cashier.  She helped at the schools, Westminster Presbyterian...

Feb 18, 2024

Roxane Holt, 59, passed away tragically on February 18th. She was a beloved, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Roxane was born January 3, 1965, in Joliet, Illinois, where she spent her formative years and continued to live most of her adult life. She graduated from Joliet West and went on...

Feb 18, 2024

Walter P, “Buddy” Kretzler, III

Our beloved son, brother, and uncle, Walter P. “Buddy” Kretzler, III, 65, of Joliet, IL tragically passed Sunday, February 18th, 2024 alongside his wife Roxane Holt Kretzler, whom he adored.  Buddy was born to Henrietta and Walter Kretzler on October 15, 1958 in Aberdeen, MD.   The family made their home in Leetsdale, PA shortly thereafter. 

 

Buddy graduated from Quaker...

Feb 14, 2024

Patricia A. Schultz (nee Wieczorek), age 76, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice of Joliet on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born in LaSalle, Illinois on April 1, 1947, to Anthony and Darlene (nee Toll) Wieczorek. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Michael and Paul, and beloved husband Robert Schultz. Survived by her...

Feb 12, 2024

Ryan D. Mott born October 27, 1975 died February 12, 2024. 

Ryan Mott passed away at the age of 48 on Tuesday, February 12, 2024 at Hinsdale South High School. He was born in Kankakee, Illinois. He was the son of Paul and Maryjo Mott. He grew up In Kankakee, Danville, and Joliet. He graduated from Joliet West High School.  He...

Feb 10, 2024

Nancy C. Lotz-Felker-Wermer

Age 72, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

 

Survived by the love of her life Steven Wermer; her children Daniel (Pam) Felker, Kimberly (Gary) Felker, Roger (Melinda) Felker, Britney Wermer; brother Dennis Lotz; sister Kristen (Stella) Lotz; grandchildren Andrew Evans, Coltan Gatlin, Harley Felker, Hope Wermer, Andrew Feisley, Lilly Feisley, Michael Cox, Arianna...

Feb 8, 2024

George W. Voitik Sr.

 

Passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the age of 92 at Rock Run Memory Care, Joliet, where he was lovingly cared for by the staff and Lightways Hospice. His presence will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives he touched.

George is survived by his wife Isabel (Sefcik) Voitik; children George W. (Lindsay) Voitik Jr., Patrick (Mary...

Feb 7, 2024

AMY LOUISE JONES (NEE EATON)

FEB 26, 1960 – FEB. 7, 2024

Amy Louise Jones passed away at home with her husband, Donald L. Jones, at her bedside following a lingering fight with lung cancer.

Born in Plainfield on February 26, 1960, Amy is survived by her sons Henry (Sarah) and Matthew (Jessica) Nicola, siblings Timothy (Laurie) Eaton and Ruth (Tim) Armstrong, cherished...

Jan 30, 2024

     Donna J Abbott passed away January 30, 2024, in Joliet, Illinois.  

     Donna Jean Bailey was born on June 24, 1935, in Green Valley, Illinois to Roy and Lottie (Goodwin) Bailey.  She attended school in Green Valley and graduated as a salutatorian in 1953.  She then attended the Methodist School for Nursing in Peoria and graduated in...

Jan 28, 2024

Billy L. Martin

 

Age 92, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Joyce Martin; his children David Martin, Brenda Martin, Alan Martin and his husband Michael Maraz, Beverly Diann Highley and William Martin; granddaughter Heather Highley; sister Karen Ramsey and best companion Billy Boy, his dog.

Preceded in death by...

Jan 28, 2024

Camille J. Shroba

Nee: Bailey

 

Age 95, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home with family by her side.

Survived by her daughters Cheryl A. Haglund, Michelle L. (Charles) Prosise; Patricia H. (John) Simpson; Kathleen C. (Steve) Knoderer and Cynthia S. (Diane Piper) Shroba; grandchildren Alyssa C. Knoderer, Andrew (Mel) Knoderer, Eric (Jodi) Prosise, Steve (Jamie) Prosise, Adam (Stephanie) Prosise, Corie...

Jan 25, 2024

Paul David Mott

 

     Paul Mott passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday, 1/25/2024 at his home in Joliet with his high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years, Maryjo (Verchimak) Mott, at his side.  Paul was born in Joliet on July 20, 1946, the son of Ken and Jean Mott.  He grew up in Joliet and graduated...

Jan 23, 2024

Paul M. Knieser

 

Age 98, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at his home with family by his side.

Survived by his children Ileene MacGlashan, Paul (LuAnn) Knieser Jr., Janette Knieser, Linda (David) Machnyk, Karen (Louis) Kitt and Diane Lang; 14 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; niece Debbie Randall and nephew Donald Kehr.

Preceded in death by his wife Alice Ileene (Ohms) Knieser;...

Jan 17, 2024

Bonnie L. Lelis

Nee: Bennett

 

Age 80 of Channahon, died suddenly Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Bonnie worked for Metalstamp Inc in Minooka, for many years, where she retired at the age of 75.

Mrs. Lelis was an avid Cubs fan who loved her family especially her great-grandchildren.  She enjoyed traveling and cooking.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Lelis Sr.; parents Robert...

Jan 14, 2024

 

Barbara Guardia

Nee: Plut

 

Age 74, passed away Sunday January 14, 2024 at her home with family at her side.

 

Survived by her loving husband of 53 years Carl Guardia; children Geri Guardia, Carl (Elizabeth) Guardia Jr., and Valerie (Erin) Bermingham; grandchildren Quintin, Maleah and Molly Guardia, Jacob Friddle, Kailey and Charlotte Bermingham; sisters Susan Plut, Victoria...

Jan 12, 2024

 

Our dear Mother Diane (nee Krall) Kolozy, of Plainfield, IL, passed away on January 12, 2024, at the age of 71.  She was an incredibly kind person who would drop everything to help anyone who needed it.

Cherished Mother of Edward Kolozy, Brian Kolozy and Ashley (nee Andersen) Kolozy, and Bubba (her dog).

Her absolute favorite thing in...

Jan 12, 2024

Jan 10, 2024

 

Lore Melitta Raether, 96, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Illinois on January 10, 2024. She was born on September 13, 1927 in Landsberg/Warthe, Germany (now Poland), the third of seven children of Gottfried and Margarete Goetze.

Lore earned a Master’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Bonn, specializing in child psychology. She...

Jan 1, 2024

 

On Monday Jan 1st 2024 Edward (Mickey) Michael Skedel joined his father Edward F Skedel at rest. He is survived by his mother Eileen E Skedel, his brothers Bobby (Candy) Skedel, Larry (Chris) Skedel, his favorite loving wife Cris Skedel (Houck), his 3 favorite sons Mike (Vicky) Skedel, Mason (Linda) Skedel, Marc Skedel, his favorite daughter Amanda (RJ) Warren,...

Jan 1, 2024

 

George P. Troha

“Sonny”

 

Age 89, late of Joliet, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Joliet and a graduate of Fairmont Grade School, George spent a year and a half at Joliet Catholic High School before attending the Carmelite Seminary in Canada for the next five years where he developed...