Obituaries
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...
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...
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