Obituaries
Paul A. Lawrence
Nov 21, 2023
Paul A. Lawrence, Age 70 of Lawton, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Born November 2, 1953 in Chicago, IL, Paul was the son of August and Anne (née Matuszyk) Lawrence. He was raised in the Burbank area and graduated from Reavis High School, Class of 1971. He earned his Associate Degree from Moraine Valley Community College.
On...
ARTURO GARCIA
Oct 18, 2023
Arturo García
De 57 años, de Joliet, IL, falleció luego de un accidente industrial el miércoles 18 de octubre de 2023 en el Centro Médico Loyola, con su amada familia a su lado. Nacido el 28 de mayo de 1966 en México, Arturo era hijo de Juan y María Angelina García. Fue criado en México. Arturo se casó con...
Angela M. "Angie" Druckrey
Sep 8, 2023
Angela M. “Angie” Druckrey
Age 79 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care on Friday evening, September 8, 2023, following a brief illness, with her family at her side.
Born on September 16, 1943 in Joliet, Angie was the daughter of John and Dorothy (née Phillips) Fassio. Raised in the Joliet area,...
Danuta M. Kmiecik
Aug 27, 2023
Danuta M. “Donna” Kmiecik, age 73 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away Sunday evening, August 27, 2023, at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care.
Born August 11, 1950 in Poznan Poland, Danuta was a daughter of Czeslaw and Wanda (née Malgut) Zawal. She was raised in Poland and at 32 years of age, she moved to the United States with...
Marie F. Strysik
Jul 4, 2023
Marie F. Strysik
Age 87 of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Alden Courts of Shorewood.
Born October 18, 1935 in Lockport, IL, Marie was a daughter of Clarence and Fern (née Picton) Lamping. She was raised in the Elwood area and a graduate of Eaton Elementary School and Joliet Township High School, Class of...
Todd M. Scott
Jun 28, 2023
Todd M. Scott
Age 79 of Joliet, IL passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.
Born June 20, 1944 in Chicago, IL, Todd was the son of Robert and Adele (née Smietanka) Scott. He was raised in Riverdale and Lemont. He graduated from Lockport High School in 1961 and received his associate's degree from Joliet Junior College. He...
Bernard R. "Bernie" Weinert
May 31, 2023
Bernard R. “Bernie” Weinert
Age 78 of Somonauk, IL, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, with his family at his side.
Born March 26, 1945 in Chicago, IL, Bernie was a son of Edward J. and Rose (Née Karpinski) Weinert. He was raised in the south side of Chicago, graduated from Reavis High School Burbank in 1963 and was...
Eugene Joseph "Gene" Menozzi
Apr 29, 2023
Eugene Joseph “Gene” Menozzi, age 93 of Joliet, Illinois, passed away on April 29, 2023 in Michigan, with his loving son by his side.
Gene was born on June 10, 1929 to parents Caesar and Mary (Née Ballotti) Menozzi, in South Wilmington, IL.
He was a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL until moving in with his son...
Jack E. Alexander
Apr 9, 2023
Jack E. Alexander
Age 72 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at University of Chicago Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Born January 16, 1951 in Joliet, Jack was a son of Robert and Harriet (Née Beebe) Alexander. He was raised in the Joliet area and married Stephanie “Stevie” Webster on May...
Ann E. Severance
Mar 21, 2023
Ann Severance, of Plainfield, IL, beloved wife, daughter, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on March 21st with her husband at her side. Ann was born in Los Alamos, NM, the third daughter of John and Arlene (née Brown) Severance. The family moved to Boise when she was four.
From an early age Ann enjoyed nature, music, and...
Andrew H. Tilden, MD
Feb 19, 2023
Andrew H. Tilden, MD
Age 72 of Pontiac, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care.
Born March 7, 1950 in Poland, Andrew was a son of Michal and Elzbieta (Née Kolodziejczyk) Tuzinkiewicz.
He attended schooling in Poland and was married to Dorota Kolodziejczyk on November 30, 1991 in Chicago, IL.
Andrew...
Ada R. (Née Phillips) Lloyd
Feb 7, 2023
Ada R. Lloyd
Age 88 of Aurora, IL, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Serious Illness and Care, with her loving family at her side.
Born June 24, 1934 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, Ada was a daughter of Frank and Theresa (Née Presto) Phillips, Sr.
She was raised in the Atlantic City area and graduated...
Eric A. Skelnik, Sr.
Feb 3, 2023
Eric A. Skelnik, Sr.
Age 62 of Joliet, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care with his family at his side.
Born December 23, 1960 in Chicago, IL, Eric was a son of August and Darlene (Née Woelke) Skelnik, Sr.
Survivors include his spouse, Ana Skelnik; children, Eric (Elizabeth) Skelnik, Jr., Amanda (Carlos)...
Anthony "Tony" Zigrossi
Jan 30, 2023
Anthony “Tony” Zigrossi
Age 88 of Joliet, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home with his family by his side.
Born February 5, 1934 in Joliet, Tony was a son of Dan and Marie (Née Alberico) Zigrossi. He was raised in the Crest Hill area and graduated from Lockport Township High School.
He was a...
Randal G. "Randy" Druckrey
Jan 29, 2023
Randal G. “Randy” Druckrey
Age 82 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home with his family at his side.
Born April 19, 1940 in Pulcifer, Wisconsin, Randy was a son of Richard and Evelyn (Née Moede) Druckrey. He was raised in the Shawano, WI area and attended Bonduel High School and...
Barbara E. Govednik (née Putrich)
Nov 12, 2022
Born November 4, 1931
Died November 12, 2022
Barbara E. Govednik (née Putrich) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her daughters.
Born in Chicago, Barbara grew up in Joliet, and raised her family in Romeoville with her loving husband, the late Joseph “Lefty” Govednik.
She worked many years for the Diocese of Joliet. Barb was proud of her Croatian...
Craig R. Goode
Nov 8, 2022
Craig R. Goode
Age 73 of Joliet, IL, passed away on November 8, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born May 19, 1949 in Waukegan, IL, Craig was a son of Walter C. and Norma L. (née Nuttall) Goode. He was raised in the Joliet area and a graduate of Joliet Township West High School, Class of 1967. He...
Darlene A. (née Dombrowski) Searcy
Oct 11, 2022
Darlene A. Searcy
Age 87 of Romeoville, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 with her loving family by her side.
Born January 11, 1935 in Chicago, IL, Darlene was a daughter of John and Helen (née Zgliczynski) Dombrowski. She was raised in the Chicago area.
On March 19, 1966, Darlene married Clifford E. Searcy in St. Michael Church,...
Grace E. (née Lazzaro) Fazio
Oct 6, 2022
Grace E. (née Lazzaro) Fazio, of Plainfield, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Survived by her children Michael (Louise), Anthony, Christopher, Mary (Deming Payne), Stephen, Vincent (Katie) and Paul (Rocio); grandchildren Vincent, Renee and Natale Fazio, Deming, Sara and Mimi Payne, Colleen, Cara and Joseph Fazio, Valentina Fazio; five great-grandchildren and numerous...
Carol Ann (Née Siok) Drogosz
Sep 29, 2022
Carol Ann (Née Siok) Drogosz
Age 84 of Tucson, Arizona, passed away on September 29, 2022. Born October 6, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, Carol was the daughter of Francis S. and Estelle (Née Pienta) Siok. She was raised in Chicago. She also lived in Des Plaines, Tucson and Sonoita Arizona. She graduated from Harper College and held various jobs...
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