OBITUARIES

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...