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George S. Dolak
Dec 25, 2023
George Stephen Dolak, 81, of Carillon in Plainfield passed away peacefully on the evening of December 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
He was born in Joliet, Illinois on March 3, 1942 to the late George Edward Dolak and Margaret (Kodiak) Dolak. He was preceded in death by two of his siblings: Kay Jeffery and Daniel Dolak. ...
Donald Lee Wike
Dec 24, 2023
Donald Lee Wike, 86, of Joliet, IL, peacefully passed at his home on December 24, 2023.
Don was born on October 2, 1937 to Allen and Pearl (Scott) Wike in Kell, IL.
Don and his long-loving wife of 65 years Ardith (Ardy) attended grade school together at Forest Park Elementary and started dating later on when...
Adele E. Leoni
Dec 20, 2023
Adele E. Leoni
Nee: Macchi
Age 95, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at the DeKalb Hospital, DeKalb, IL.
Survived by her children Remo Leoni, Carl (Judy) Leoni, Mary (Bill) Greenback, Angela (Dina) Leoni and David (Maryann) Leoni; 11 grandchildren and three great grandchildren; nephew Mario Franco and his family in Italy.
Preceded in death by her husband...
Donna Wunderlich
Dec 18, 2023
Wunderlich, Donna C.Born March 21, 1930 in Joliet, Illinois, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at Alden Estates of Shorewood. Survived by her children, Robert (Mardi) Wunderlich of Joliet, Susan Wunderlich of Joliet, Sally (Michael) Smoltich of DeKalb, Scott (Joelyn) Wunderlich of Whitefish Bay, WI, Caralyn (Keith) McDonald of Goodyear, AZ, Thomas (Diana) Wunderlich of Joliet, and Daniel Wunderlich...
Clinton D. Parnell
Dec 14, 2023
Clinton Dwayne Parnell
Age 76, passed away Thursday December 14, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home.
Clint was born in Wichita Falls, TX on April 10, 1947. He was the son of Clyde Clinton and Christina (Motes) Parnell. Clint grew up in Smackover, Arkansas. His father was transferred to Joliet in 1960 where he would go on to spend the...
Marilyn J. Kecskes
Nov 30, 2023
Marilyn J. Kecskes
Nee: Marchio
Age 80, passed away Thursday November 30, 2023 at Edward Hospital, Naperville.
Survived by her loving husband Gabor Kecskes; one daughter Becky (Gregory) Smith; grandson Matthew (Amanda) Smith; two great grandchildren Callum and Hallie Smith; one granddaughter Gabrielle (Ryan Bright) Smith; one brother Michael (Catherine) Marchio; one sister Betty Ann Perona. Numerous nieces,...
Julie W. Manner
Nov 26, 2023
Julie Woodruff Kitchell Manner
Julie was born September 21, 1935 and passed away peacefully November 26th at the age of 88 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of Robert and Clara Woodruff, the great granddaughter of George Woodruff, who wrote the early history of Joliet, Il. Julie graduated from the Cathedral of St Raymond and Joliet...
John David Block
Nov 25, 2023
John D. Block
John Block, died peacefully at the age of 28 on Saturday November 25, 2023 at the University of Chicago Hospital. He was born November 11, 1995 in Springfield, Illinois. John was a good soul with an ever-present smile, who loved life.
Baptized John David by Fr. Medard Buvala, OFM, he was a lifelong parishioner...
William H. Reid
Nov 25, 2023
William H. Reid
Age 81, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Plainfield.
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Earl E. Reid, July 6, 1942 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL.
He graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1962, attended Coyne Electrical School 1962-1963. William served in the U.S. Army from September...
Dennis J. Ryan
Nov 4, 2023
Dennis J. Ryan
Age 79, passed away Saturday November 4, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.
Survived by his loving wife Shirley (Nuttall) Ryan; grandchildren Dylan (Trey) Hill, Jacob (Karen) Collins, Sarah (Carlos) Collins, Alyson (Andrew) Workman; great grandchildren Destiny, Jeremiah, Declan and Lennon Collins, Enzo Garcia, Paisley Workman; three sisters Mary Ann Holl, Donna Strong and Rose...
James M. Pasteris
Nov 4, 2023
James M. Pasteris “Jim”
Age 80, passed away suddenly, Saturday November 4, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.
Survived by his loving wife Carole A. (Stahl) Pasteris; one son Richard M. (Cynthia C.) Pasteris; two grandsons Matthew R. (Melissa Jones) Pasteris and Nicholas P. (Andra Tsika) Pasteris; one sister Mary Ann Pasteris; and cat Benjimin.
Preceded...
Cathy L. Stout
Nov 2, 2023
Cathy L. Stout (nee, Howorth) of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday November 2, 2023 at the age of 67, after a long battle with dementia. Loving wife for 49 years of Donald J. Stout. Devoted mother of Jason (Jennifer) Stout, Gina (Trevor) Markee and Jessica (Brian) Toepke. Cherished MaMaw of Connor & Brady Stout,...
Margaret M. "Maggie" Williams
Oct 11, 2023
Margaret M. Williams (Maggie) passed away October 11, 2023 at Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. She was born December 1, 1932 to the late John and Margaret O’Donnell. A lifelong Joliet resident, Maggie married the late Tom Williams at Saint Patrick Catholic Church on August 8, 1958.
She is survived by her three children, Lisa (Dave) Rumsey, Tim...
Carol B. Parrish
Oct 7, 2023
Carolyn Beth Parrish
Nee: Koppen
Carol Parrish was born November 4, 1933, to Ben and Ebba Koppen in Chicago, IL where she attended Coonley School and loved her neighborhood friends. She later moved to Joliet with her family and attended Joliet Township High School. After graduation, she began her career as a transcriptionist for The Great American Insurance...
George W. Schaeffler
Oct 3, 2023
George W. Schaeffler
August 17, 1940 - October 3, 2023
George W. Schaeffler of DeKalb, IL died peacefully in his home on October 3rd, 2023. He is preceded in death by his wife Donna, parents Gottfried and Edna, and grandson Jackson. He is survived by his three daughters, Nannette Figueroa (Jesus), Georjette Farkas, Heidi Dierks (Jack), and grandchildren...
Judith Ann Leggero
Sep 24, 2023
Judith Leggero passed away peacefully on September 24th surrounded by her family at Lightways Hospice. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Judy was born in 1938 to Edward and Mary Hasse in Joliet. She was married to the love of her life, Martin (Buddy) J. Leggero for 63 years. She is survived by...
Evonne M. Girard
Sep 24, 2023
Evonne M. Girard
Nee: Ashenbrenner
Passed away peacefully at her home, Sunday September 24, 2023.
Born in Joliet to her parents Andrew and Mary (Ready) Ashenbrenner, the sixth daughter of six girls.
Preceded in death by her son William “Billy” Girard; her sisters Verna Mae (John) Ruzon, Lois (Al) Palmer, Joan (Gene) Oetter, Rita (Larry) Ruzon and Donna...
Ronald Edward Dill
Sep 23, 2023
Ronald Edward Dill, born September 30, 1961 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio to Ronald Elmer and Marylou (Smith) Dill, passed away September 23, 2023 surrounded by those he loved.
Ron played right offensive tackle at Worthington High School (Ohio) and Otterbein College (Westerville, OH) where he was also a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He once said “I clear...
Jeanette Floyd
Sep 13, 2023
Jeanette Floyd (Cummings), age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday September 13, 2023, with her children by her side after a brief battle with cancer. Jeanette, a lifelong Joliet resident, was born on February 17, 1954, as the first child to the late Eugene and Rosemary Cummings (Broderick). Others that went ahead of her include son Michael...
Daniel Janovyak
Sep 11, 2023
DANIEL LEE JANOVYAK
On September 11, 2023, Daniel Lee Janovyak (Bink), of Shorewood, IL, joined his forever sweetheart, Diane Lynn Janovyak (May 20, 2023), in heaven. Dan passed away at the Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital in Dekalb. He was born in Joliet on September 1, 1946, to the late Stephen and Mary Louise (Bick) Janovyak. He also was...
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