Obituaries
Lonnie D. McBride
Feb 18, 2025
Age 63 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Born in Ava, IL, December 16, 1961, Lonnie was a son of Norman and Shirley (Née James) McBride.
He was a graduate of Joliet Township East High School, (Class of 1979) and a proud United States Army Veteran.
Throughout his life, Lonnie also resided in Fort Hood – Kileen TX, Fort...
Herb A. Zite
Feb 17, 2025
Age of 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2025, at The Pearl of Joliet.
Born June 22, 1953, in Chicago and raised in Hyde Park, IL, Herb was a son of Samuel T. and Pearl R. (Née Weller) Zite.
Herb attended South Shore Elementary School, Richards High School, Oak Lawn (Class of 1971) and attended Columbia College for 2 years.
He...
Michael O. Lenci
Feb 15, 2025
Age of 76, of Plainfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, with his loving family by his side.
Born June 10, 1948, in Joliet, Mike was the son of Orlando J. and Gloria M. (Née Spiers) Lenci.
He was a graduate of Joliet Township Central High School (Class of 1966).
On February 24, 1968,...
Ronald T. Waitek
Feb 5, 2025
Ronald Theodore Waitek, a man who centered his life around his family, his church and the Chicago Cubs, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, after a long illness. He was 83.
Born Dec. 23, 1941, in Chicago, Ron grew up in Brookfield, Ill. The eldest child of Ted and Alice Waitek, he attended Gross Elementary and graduated from Riverside Brookfield High School.
After...
Patricia M. "Pat" Przyzycki
Jan 16, 2025
Age 88 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Ascension Villa Franciscan Place.
Born August 15, 1936, in Chicago, IL, Pat was a daughter of Edward and Victoria (Née Borowicz) Przyzycki.
She was a graduate of St. Anne’s Grammar School in Chicago and Manley High School, Class of 1954. Pat resided in Chicago, Cicero, Berwyn, Crest Hill and...
Alex Abramovich, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Alex, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully at the age of 86, surrounded by the love of his family, on January 15, 2025, at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care.
Born October 6, 1938, in Joliet, Alex was the son of Alex and Sophie (Née Zamkovitz) Abramovich. He was a graduate of Lockport Township High School and a retired employee of ComEd...
Henry John "Hank" Frieh
Dec 23, 2024
Age 89, of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, at Eden Vista Rock Run, with his family by his side.
Born in Joliet, Henry was a son of Albert and Anna (Née Hucul) Frieh.
He was a graduate of St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School and Plainfield High School (Class of 1953).
On January 12, 1963, Hank married Joyce A. Neighbors.
Hank...
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...
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