Obituaries
Mary M. Darin
Nov 20, 2025
Mary M. Darin
Age 106 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Home.
Born August 22, 1919, in Joliet, Mary was a daughter of John and Katherine (née Jaska) Malesich.
She was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic Grade School and Joliet Township High School.
On, November 24, 1946, she married Anthony L. Darin, and they raised four...
Bernadine F. "Bernie" Russ
Nov 15, 2025
Bernadine F. “Bernie” Russ
Age 91 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Born August 20, 1934, Bernie was a daughter of John and Mary (née Kostelec) Russ.
She was a proud graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School and Joliet Township High School.
Bernie worked in the Department of Energy at Argonne National Laboratory and retired after 45 years of dedicated...
Kenneth L. "Ken" Nash, Ph.D.
Nov 13, 2025
Kenneth L. “Ken” Nash, Ph.D.
Age 75 of Gainesville, Florida, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025, at Haven Hospice Care Center with his loving family at his side.
Born July 6, 1950, Ken was a son of Ralph and Mae Rose (née Gregorash) Nash.
He attended St. Mary Immaculate School and Plainfield High School (Class of 1968). During the early 1970s, Ken...
Robert A. "Bob" McGrath
Nov 11, 2025
Robert Allen McGrath (Bob), a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of the Joliet and Shorewood communities, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on January 17, 1940, at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Bob was a proud graduate of Joliet Catholic High School, Class of 1957. He went on...
Earl R. Spurrier
Oct 16, 2025
Earl R. Spurrier
Age 92 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Serious Illness and Care, with his loving family at his side.
Born February 20, 1933, in Davenport Iowa, Earl was a son of Clyde C. and Gladys I. (Née England) Spurrier.
He married Anna M. Jones on January 2, 1981, and together they...
Ann M. Zigrossi
Oct 15, 2025
Ann Marie Zigrossi Age 61, formerly of Joliet, IL, and most recently of Diamond, IL Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Lightways Hospice, surrounded by her loving family, after a brief battle with Neuroendocrine Cancer.
Born on January 27, 1964, Ann was the cherished daughter of Robert J. and Bernice (née Gregorich) Jeriha. She attended St. Mary Nativity...
Brian P. Ray
Sep 10, 2025
Brian Patrick Ray, 58, of South Lyon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, just days before his 59th birthday.
Born September 17, 1966, in Joliet, Illinois, Brian's life reflected a devotion to family, work, and the quiet joys that make life meaningful. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sherry Ann (Moran) Ray, loving daughter, Sasha Ray. He was...
Bernadine "Bernie" Ousley
Aug 29, 2025
Bernadine Ousley, affectionately known as Bernie, was born on September 18, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, to Claudine Black (d.) and George Hayes (d.).
Bernadine graduated from Englewood High School in Chicago and shortly thereafter married Level Stewart. From this union came her first daughter, Teresa. Later, she married Ronald Miniefield, and together they welcomed her second daughter, Veronica. Determined to pursue...
Steven P. "Steve" Roots
Aug 5, 2025
Steven P. Roots, age 72, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family in the dream home he built on the lake—a place that brought him joy and peace.
Born October 6, 1952, Steve was the cherished son of Jesse V. and Mary (née Disera) Roots. He grew up in Joliet, attending Cunningham Elementary...
Anthony P. "Tony" Lewis
Jul 31, 2025
Age 61 of Romeoville, passed from this earthly life and soared with the angels on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Lightways Hospice Home, with his loving family close by his side.
Tony grew up in Burbank IL, but his fondest childhood memories were from the summers he spent at the family vacation home in New Lisbon WI. Boating, fishing, and water...
Alice M. Vanisko
Jul 28, 2025
Age of 96, of Crest Hill, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 27, 2025, with her loving family at her side.
Born June 10, 1929, in Joliet, Alice was a daughter of James and Lottie (Née Pajack) Maloney and raised on the eastside of Joliet.
On January 6, 1950, she married John Vanisko in St. Thaddeus Catholic Church. They lived in Joliet...
Anthony L. "Tony" Valek
Jul 8, 2025
Born in Joliet, IL, on April 8, 1931, to the late Anthony E Valek and Anna (Jantolak) Valek, Anthony L (Tony) Valek entered into eternal life on July 8, 2025, in Naples, Florida.
Tony was a graduate of Joliet Township High School (Class of 1949) and both Greer Industrial School and Coyne Electrical School in Chicago, IL. He was employed by...
Judith L. "Judy" Kovic
Jul 6, 2025
Kovic, Judith Lynn “Judy” (Née Darin)
Age 79, passed away peacefully at The Timbers of Shorewood on Sunday, July 6, 2025, following a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease, with her family by her side.
Born February 15, 1946, in Joliet, Judy was the daughter of Jack and Helen (Née Malesich) Darin. She was raised in the Joliet area, was a graduate of...
Donald F. Jakielski
Jun 20, 2025
Age of 86 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2025, at StoryPoint, Romeoville, IL, with his loving daughters by his side.
Born March 22, 1939, in Joliet, Don was a son of Walter J. and Mary (Née Ceranski) Jakielski.
He attended Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School, where he served as an altar boy for many years. He graduated from...
John G. Uremovic, Jr.
May 13, 2025
Age 79 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle against lung cancer on May 13, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Serious Illness and Care, with his family at his side.
Born March 4, 1946, in Joliet, John was a son of John G., Sr. and Genevieve (Née Dwyer) Uremovic.
John attended St. Dennis Grade School in Lockport, Joliet Catholic...
John G. Kealey
Apr 9, 2025
Age of 64, of Crest Hill, passed away suddenly on April 9, 2025, at Ascension St. Joseph Hospital, with his family by his side.
Born August 22, 1960, in Chicago, John was the son of John E. and Carol (Née Prayne) Kealey.
Raised in Worth and Palos Hills, John was a graduate of Stagg High School, Palos Hills (Class of 1978).
He married...
Michael Robert Cory
Mar 31, 2025
Michael Robert Cory was born on August 27, 1975, to Robert and Kathleen Cornstubble. From his earliest days, Michael’s joyful energy and deep curiosity made him a light in the lives of all who knew him. He was a loving and devoted son, a loyal brother to Mark Cornstubble, and a true friend to many.
Michael’s childhood was filled with passion...
Dolores V. "Lola" Fabek
Feb 23, 2025
Age 93
While watching Mass, Lola passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Born September 10, 1931, Lola was a daughter of Paul and Anna (Née Horvatich) Fabek.
Lola was a member of St. Mary Nativity Catholic Church, CFU Lodge #18, KSKJ Lodge #29 and an honorary member of the Croatian Cultural Club.
Lola liked to laugh and have fun...
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...
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