Obituaries
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...
Stephanie M. Larkin
Feb 16, 2025
Age of 43, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born July 5, 1981, in Newport Beach, California, Stephanie was the daughter of Steven and Cynthia M. (Née Balstrode) Geiger.
She attended St. Jude Catholic School, Joliet, Minooka Community High School and graduated from Joliet Township West High School (Class of 1999).
Stephanie loved playing basketball...
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,...
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