All Obituaries

Donna Jean (nee Hartley) Kijowski Age 71 of Pacific, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019. Born December 11, 1947 in Joliet, Donna was a daughter of Donald and Esther (nee Hudy) Hartley. She was raised in the Joliet / Plainfield area.  Donna was retired from Ameritech / Verizon as an Inventory Specialist after 22 years of dedicated service in Illinois and Missouri. She was a member of the Silver Sneakers and Seniors Groups of Eureka, MO and an avid St. Louis...

Cara Carmela Plese, age 32, of Joliet passed away unexpectedly on June 26, 2019. Born in Busan, South Korea, on May 23, 1987 arriving into the loving arms of her forever family on September 20, 1987. Cara is survived by her parents Richard John and Mary Ann (nee Governale) Plese; her brothers Eric (Crystal Wong, fiancé), Adam (Devorah Bach), and Mark (Holly Muessle) Plese, paternal grandmother; Geraldine (nee Joutras) Plese, paternal uncles; Paul (Lori) Plese, Thomas (Georgette)...

Anna Mae “Ann” (nee Brenczewski) Fang Age 89 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, 2019. Born September 19, 1929 in Joliet, Anna was a daughter of Anton and Antonia (nee Gralak) Brenczewski.  She was raised and educated in Joliet, and graduated from Holy Cross Catholic School and Joliet Township High School. Anna married William R. (Bill) Fang in Holy Cross Catholic Church and celebrated 59 years of marriage until his death in 2008. ...

Josephine A. (nee Stefanek) “Josie” Hlavacik Age 96 of Joliet, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Born July 13, 1922 in Joliet, IL, Josephine was a daughter of John & Josephine (nee Blahunka) Stefanek. She was raised and educated in the Joliet / Lockport area and attended Joliet Township High School. Josie worked at the Macaroni Factory in Lockport, IL, Overland Candy Company in Chicago,...

James Joseph “Uncle Butch” Putrich Age 80 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 11, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born and raised in Joliet, Jim was a son of Joseph and Catherine (nee Jandric) Putrich. He graduated from St. Mary Nativity Catholic School and Joliet Catholic High School. He earned a bachelor degree in aeronautical engineering from Indiana Tech.  He served in the Army from 1962 to 1964. Jim had a...

David F. “Davey” Barten Age 66 of Joliet, IL, passed away at home with his loving family and friends by his side on Sunday, March 17, 2019, following a courageous battle from Mesothelioma. Born in Joliet, IL, David was a son of Lester and Aadra (nee Schram) Barten.  He was raised and educated in the Elwood / Manhattan areas, and graduated from Joliet Township High School (East Campus) with the class of 1970. On May 27, 2006, David married the love of his life, Carol (nee...

Robert E. “Bob” Fabek Age 84 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Presence Health St. Joseph Medical Center, with his loving family by his side. Born February 21, 1934 in Crest Hill, IL, Bob was a son of Paul and Anna (nee Horvatich) Fabek. Robert was employed by The First National Bank of Joliet and retired after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Croatian Cultural Club, Southside Civic Club, KSKJ Lodge #29, and a lifetime member of the Moran...

James P. “Jim” McGrath Age 64 of Shorewood, IL, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family by his side. Born November 6, 1954 in Joliet, IL, Jim was a son of Edward L. & Rita (nee Phillips) McGrath. He was raised and educated in Wilton Center, St Joseph School, Manhattan, IL, Peotone High School, and graduated from Lewis University with the class of 1976. On September 2, 1978, Jim married Jeanne M. Pellegrini in St. Patrick Church,...

Brandon R. Spiezio Age 21 of Joliet, IL, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at Presence St. Joseph Hospital with his family by his side. Born June 26, 1997 in Grand Island, Nebraska, Brandon was a son of Curtis R. and Carey L. (nee Rivett) Spiezio.  He was raised and educated in Joliet; a graduate of the Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus Grade School and graduated from Joliet Township Central High School with the class of 2015.  Brandon played baseball at St. Joe’s...

Raymond S. Gestel Age 94 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2018 at Presence Health St. Joseph Medical Center.   Born January 20, 1924 in Joliet, IL, Raymond was a son of Joseph, Sr and Mary (nee Windischman) Gestel.  He was raised and educated in Joliet, and graduated from Catholic High (Joliet Catholic Academy High School). Raymond joined the Marines and was active in World War II from 1943-1945 in the South Pacific. Ray was employed as a Pipefitter,...