Obituaries
Nick Zigrossi
Nov 12, 2021
Nick M. Zigrossi
Age 97 of Joliet, IL, passed into eternal life on Friday, November 12, 2021, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, surrounded by his loving family.
Born June 22, 1924, Nick was a son of Dominico and Lucia (Née D’Amico) Zigrossi. He was raised and educated in the Joliet Schools system...
Raymond Shields, Sr.
Oct 19, 2021
Raymond F. “Ray” Shields, Sr.
Age 92 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 19, 2021.
Born December 23, 1928, in Joliet, Ray was a son of John and Elizabeth (Née McGuckin) Shields. He was a lifelong Joliet area resident, a graduate of Catholic High, Class of 1944 and married Corinne L. Joutras on June 17, 1950, at St....
Robert Stworzyjanek
Aug 18, 2021
Robert J. “Rob” Stworzyjanek
Age 70 of Joliet, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, August 18, 2021 with his family by his side.
Born April 17, 1951 in Oak Park, IL, Rob was a son of Walter E. Sr. and Genevieve (Née Wisniewski) Stworzyjanek. He lived in the...
Joyce Wiesinger
May 17, 2021
Joyce Wiesinger (Née Spanos)
Age 73 of Lemont, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Lemont Nursing & Rehab Center, with her loving family by her side.
Born April 24, 1948 in Chicago, IL, Joyce was a daughter of James and Grace (Née Murino) Spanos.
...Carole Kalley
May 14, 2021
Carole A. (Née Greunke) Kalley
Age 84 of Shorewood, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 14, 2021 with her loving family by her side.
Born August 26, 1936 in Appleton, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of William and Frieda (Née Galwe) Greunke. She was raised in the Appleton area, graduated...
Dorothy Houlf
Apr 8, 2021
Dorothy M. (Née Schaefer) Houlf, 87, passed away on April 8, 2021 with family at her side.
Dorothy was born June 6, 1933 on the South Side, the youngest of six. She was a proud graduate of Visitation High School. She met her husband at Hillman’s Foods, where they both worked. Don and Dorothy...
John Poloskey
Mar 24, 2021
John Poloskey
“Jancsi” “Polo” “John Boy” “Johnny”
Age 57, of Elwood, IL passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.
John was born April 30th, 1963 in Joliet, IL to Joseph and Charlene (Née Williams) Poloskey.
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Lester DeCarlo
Jan 31, 2021
Lester J. “Les” DeCarlo
Age 90 of New Lenox, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital.
Born February 19, 1930 in Harvey, IL, Les was a son of Frank and Mary (Née Giorgino) DeCarlo. He was raised in the Harvey and Riverdale area. ...
Anthony Egizio
Jan 11, 2021
Anthony J. “Tony” Egizio
Age 56 of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 11, 2021, with his family by his side.
Born March, 24, 1964, Tony was a son of B. William and Marian (Née Mizicko) Egizio.
He was raised in the Crest Hill area, a graduate of Lockport Central High...
Mary Jane Masty
Nov 25, 2020
Mary Jane (Née Mersereau) Masty
Age 71 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born May 19, 1949 in Bangor, Maine, Mary Jane was a daughter of Raymond and Shirley (Née Peters) Mersereau.
She...
Kathryn Dillon
Nov 24, 2020
Kathryn Ann (Katie) Dillon
Kathryn (Katie) passed away peacefully at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center on November 24, 2020.
Katie was born on January 20, 1961, the same day that John F. Kennedy was inaugurated the 35th President of the United States.
Katie is survived by...
William Alexander
Nov 18, 2020
William F. “Bill” Alexander
Age 65 of Minooka, passed away at his home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.
Born December 15, 1954 in Joliet, Bill was a son of Robert and Harriet (Née Beebe) Alexander. He was raised and educated in the Joliet area and was a die – hard...
Elizabeth Joutras-Brewer
Sep 28, 2020
Elizabeth "Betty" Charlotte (nee Ruettiger) Joutras Brewer, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Squires, Missouri, with her family by her side.
Born on June 2, 1927, Betty was a daughter of Eugene and Theresa (Sievert) Ruettiger.
Betty grew up on her parents' 160-acre...
Jean Herbst
Aug 8, 2020
Jean A. Herbst
Age 84 of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center, with her loving children by her side.
Born December 28, 1935, in Joliet, Jean was a daughter of Martin and Anna (Née Buchar) Juricic. She was raised in...
Barry Setina
Aug 1, 2020
Barry A. Setina Age 58 of Mesa, Arizona, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Hospice of the Valley, Arizona, with his loving family by his side. Born September 27, 1961 in Joliet, Illinois, Barry was a son of Isadore M. and Helen C. (née Gregory) Setina. Barry was raised and educated in the Joliet area and...
George Eck
Jun 28, 2020
George W. Eck
Age 91 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2020.
Born July 16, 1928 in Chicago, IL, George was the son of John P. and Gertrude (Née Schackwitz) Eck. He was raised in the Chicagoland area, graduated from Fenger High School and was...
Dorothy Bessler
May 9, 2020
Dorothy A. Bessler
Age 66 of Romeoville, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center.
Born June 5, 1953 in Hinsdale, IL, Dorothy was a daughter of Maitland and Mary Jo (Née Hayman) Lyon. She was raised in the LaGrange area and...
Gary Nault
May 1, 2020
Gary F. Nault
Age 71 of Joliet, IL, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2020 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center with his family by his side.
Born July 29, 1948 in Menominee, Michigan, Gary was a son of Willard and Eunice (Née Christian) Nault.
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Jean Dziuba
Apr 11, 2020
Jean R. Dziuba (Née Pierchala)
Age 83 of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020, surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 24, 1936 in Chicago, IL, Jean was a daughter of Antoni and Victoria (Née Dzik) Pierchala.
Jean retired as a caregiver...
Thomas Houdek
Mar 13, 2020
Thomas W. “Tom” Houdek
A ge 82 of Crest Hill, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2020 with his loving family by his side.
Born March 26, 1937 in Chicago, IL, Tom was the son of William and Anne (nee Dolejs) Houdek.
He was...

