Obituaries
Theresa M. Stanley
Dec 3, 2024
Age 76 of LaPorte, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Brickyard Healthcare in LaPorte, IN.
Born April 19, 1948, in Chicago, IL, Theresa was a daughter of Anton J. and Margaret C. (Née Hoffman) Chmielewski. She was raised on the southside of Chicago in the Englewood area and married Jerry Stanley in 1986.
She worked for Weber’s Bakery...
Caley M. Maradei
Dec 2, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Caley Marie Maradei (Née Alessio).
Caley Maradei was born on July 30, 1989, in Joliet, Illinois, to Carla and Sam Alessio. Caley was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (“ALS”) in early 2024. She navigated her diagnosis with unwavering bravery, positivity, and altruism. Although the road ahead was unpredictable, Caley continued...
John P. Buric
Nov 27, 2024
Age 97 of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Illinois Veterans’ Home in Manteno, IL.
Born August 29, 1927, in Joliet, John was a son of George V. and Catherine (Née Rogina) Buric. He attended St. Joseph Catholic School, Joliet Catholic High School, then served in the United States Army. John worked as a salesman in the...
Eugenia C. "Jeannie" Hurysz
Oct 28, 2024
Age 79 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away on October 28, 2024, with her loving family by her side.
Born December 31, 1944, in Montgomery, Alabama, Jeannie was a daughter of Eugene and Margaret (Née Calhoun) Munro. She was raised in the Jeffrey Manor neighborhood of Chicago, IL.
On August 22, 1964, Jeannie married Edward J. Hurysz at East Side United Methodist...
Mattie L. Holliday-Sanders
Sep 14, 2024
Age 80 of Joliet, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Ascension Villa Franciscan. Born August 20, 1944 in Marvell, Arkansas, Mattie was a daughter of Oscar and Freddie Mae (Née Hachett) Holliday.
She was raised in Arkansas and graduated from MM Tate I High School in Marvell, AK.
Mattie worked as a Unit Clerk for the University of Illinois Hospital,...
Kathleen M. Fordonski
Jul 12, 2024
Age 75 of Joliet, passed away peacefully in her home on July 12, 2024, with her loving family by her side; following a valiant battle with small cell lung cancer.
Born July 5, 1949 in Joliet, Kathy was the daughter of Max and Marie (Née Linsky) Deffenbaugh. She was raised in the Joliet area and a graduate of Holy Family Catholic...
Lucille M. Sikora
Jul 2, 2024
Age 86 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024 at St. Patrick’s Residence in Naperville.
Born January 24, 1938 in Chicago, Lucille was the daughter of Anthony and Angeline (Née Bertoletti) Braccolino. She was raised in the Roseland area, graduated from St. Willabrords Catholic School (1950) and attended St. Francis College for two years. On April 19,...
James E. Babicki
Jun 28, 2024
James E. Babicki
Died peacefully on June 28, 2024, at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care.
Born in Aurora, IL, Jim was a son of Edward and Frances (Née Zagorce) Babicki. He was a graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School in Milwaukee, WI.
Jim was a baker by trade for over 30 years, having spent most of those years in the family business;...
Joan Marie Govoni
Jun 23, 2024
Born February 8, 1931
At rest June 23, 2024
Joan is survived by her dear husband of 69 years, Primo (Don) Govoni; her loving children, Cheryl (Bob) Wenzel, Don (Mary Penosky) Govoni, Steve (Teresa) Govoni; her cherished grandchildren Steven (Emily) Wenzel, Sam Govoni, Jack Govoni, and Lina Govoni. Fond sister of Gerry Gutzman; several cousins, nieces and a nephew. Preceded in death...
Beverly A. "Bev" Winquest
Jun 20, 2024
Beverly A. Winquest
Age 85 of Joliet, IL, passed away on June 20, 2024 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born November 23, 1938 in Bay City, MI, Beverly was a daughter of Eugene and Evelyn (Née Sanders) Winquest. She was raised in the Bay City area, was a graduate of Bay City Central High School, the University of Alaska, Fairbanks and...
Diane M. Nebe
Jun 6, 2024
Diane M. Nebe (née Feldhahn), age 78 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care with her loving family by her side.
Born March 14, 1946 in Chicago, Diane was the daughter of Delbert and Frances Feldhahn.
Diane was raised in the Chicagoland area and resided in Joliet for many years....
Lawrence P. Kijowski
Apr 23, 2024
Lawrence P. Kijowski
Age 71 of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2024 at All American Village & Nursing Facility.
Born March 9, 1953 in Joliet, Lawrence was a son of Andrew and Justine (Née Benco) Kijowski. He was raised in the Joliet area and graduated from SS. Cyril & Methodius School (Class of 1967) and Joliet Township High School...
Paul F. Linsner
Apr 9, 2024
Paul F. Linsner
Age 74 of Yorkville, IL, passed away peacefully at Heritage Woods of Yorkville, on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Born March 1, 1950 in Berwyn, IL, Paul was a son of Frederick P. and Florence C. (Née Grotheer) Linsner. He was a graduate of St. Andrew Catholic Grade School and Lockport West (Romeoville) High School, Class of 1968. Paul married...
Joan C. Traven
Apr 5, 2024
Age 92 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 5, 2024,
at Lightways Hospice Serious Illness and Care, with her loving family at her side.
Born on January 25, 1932 in Joliet, Joan was the daughter of Frank and Clara (Née Konowalski) Birsa.
She was raised in Rockdale and was a graduate of St. Francis Academy (Joliet Catholic Academy), class of 1949.
On September 26, 1953,...
Georgette Anne Lamb (Hoeben)
Mar 16, 2024
Georgette Lamb (Hoeben), age 54, of Port Charlotte, Florida and formerly of Joliet, Illinois, passed from this life on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She was the daughter of Bernadine and Ronald Gudac. She was born on April 23, 1969 in Hammond, Indiana, and raised in Joliet, Illinois. She attended St Mary Nativity and Holy Family schools, and is a 1988...
Theodore M. Drogosz
Mar 15, 2024
Age 87 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on March 15, 2024. Born May 22, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, Ted was the son of Michael and Loretta (Née Michalek) Drogosz.
He was raised in Chicago and later lived in Des Plaines, Illinois, and Tucson, Arizona. He attended Wright Junior College and Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago, receiving a Bachelor’s degree...
Rose H. Walsh
Mar 2, 2024
Rose H. (Née Wojcik) WalshAge 75 of Crest Hill, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 with family by her side.
Born January 2, 1949 in Chicago, IL, Rose was a daughter of Walter and Helen (Née Adamowicz) Wojcik.
She was raised in the Chicago area and graduated from Josephinum Academy Girls’ high school in Chicago. On August 23, 1969, Rose married...
William J. "Bill" Gerl, Sr.
Feb 22, 2024
William J. “Bill” Gerl, Sr.
Age 73 of Yorkville, IL, passed away at his home on Thursday, February 22, 2024, with his family by his side.
Born February 15, 1951 in Joliet, Bill was the son of Rudolph J. and Angelina M. (Née Capitino) Gerl. He was raised in the Joliet/ Crest Hill area. Bill was a graduate of Chaney Grade...
Dolores J. "Dorie" Forristal
Feb 4, 2024
Dolores J “Dorie” Forristal
Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 4, 2024 surrounded and cared for by her loving family in her final hours.
Born July 10, 1934 in Joliet, Dorie was a daughter of John and Mary (Née Hudak) Vanisko. She was raised in the Joliet area and was a graduate of SS Cyril & Methodius Catholic...
Alice R. Cerocke
Dec 29, 2023
Alice R. Cerocke,
Age 85 of Hodgkin, Illinois, passed away on Friday morning, December 29, 2023, at Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Born October 27, 1938 in Chicago, IL, Alice was a daughter of Aloysius B. and Helena (Née Schultz) Cerocke. She was raised in the Chicago area, graduated from St. Rita High School in 1955, attended two years of...
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