Obituaries
Virginia I. "Ginny" Dailey - DeCarlo
Jan 10, 2026
Virginia I. “Ginny” Dailey DeCarlo
Age 94, of Luxemburg, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, with her family at her side.
Born March 2, 1931, in Loganville, WI, Ginny was a daughter of Edgar C. and Edna L. (née Bretsch) Kruse.
She was a graduate of Reedsburg High School (1949) and Silver Cross School of Nursing in 1952. She furthered...
Primo "Don" Govoni
Jan 10, 2026
Primo “Don” Govoni
Age, 95, died peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Manteno.
Don is survived by his loving children Cheryl (Bob) Wenzel, Don (Mary Penosky) Govoni, Steve (Teresa) Govoni, his grandchildren Steven (Emily) Wenzel, Sam Govoni, Jack Govoni, and Lina Govoni. He is also survived by many cousins and his sister-in-law, Gerry Gutzman.
He was preceded...
Carol A. O'Neill
Jan 7, 2026
Carol A. O’Neill
Age 85 of Romeoville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, with her family by her side.
Born December 18, 1940, in Chicago, IL, Carol was a daughter of Peter and Ann (née Pitloz) Dutkanych. She was a graduate of Robert Lindblom High School (1959), and married James H. O’Neill, Jr. on May 14, 1960, in St. Basil’s...
Louise A Fazio
Dec 31, 2025
Louise A. Fazio, age 70, of Plainfield IL, passed away, in her home, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, December 31, 2025. Louise was born December 8, 1955, to the late Ceasar R. and Catherine (nee Prebeg) Bartolomei.
Louise was a graduate of Joliet Township West High School and Joliet Junior College School of Nursing. Louise continued her education, graduating from...
Edward G. "Eddie" Matuszewski
Dec 11, 2025
Edward G. “Eddie” Matuszewski
Age 91, of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at Lightways Hospice Home, with his loving wife by his side.
Born December 24, 1933, in Joliet, Ed was a son of Michael and Rose (née Zglabicka) Matuszewski.
He was a graduate of Joliet Township High School (Class of 1953) and served in the United...
Tina M. Clark
Dec 5, 2025
Tina M. Clark
Age 64, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born June 25, 1961, in Joliet, Tina was a daughter of Thomas A., Sr. and Judith (née Giacomi) Bianco.
She was a graduate of Providence Catholic High School (Class of 1979) and married David A. Clark on May 15, 1982, in St. Paul...
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...
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