OBITUARIES

Jun 10, 2025

Pedro Pantoja

Age 93, passed away Tuesday June 10, 2025 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home.

Survived by six children; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. 14 brothers and sisters also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents; 2 children and 3 brothers and sisters.

Born in Mexico, living in Joliet. Pedro was a retired construction laborer.

He will be missed by all of...

Jun 9, 2025

"It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of a truly remarkable soul, our beloved father, Michael Beebe, age 73, of Gardner, Illinois, who departed this world on June 9, 2025. Preceded in death by his parents, Anna Marie Beebe and Wayne Orson Beebe Jr., and his dear sister, Rose Ann Mersinger (Will), and best friend Brad...

Jun 4, 2025

Paul W. Guertin, Age 82, of Joliet, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Joliet, Paul was the son of the late Arthur and Hazel Guertin.

Paul is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Helen (nee Sicinski); his children: daughter Lori Moody, son Brian (Candace) Guertin; and stepsons...

Jun 2, 2025

Larry Jefferson Campbell aka: Dad, Poppy, Scooter Trash

Our diamond in the rough entered Heaven on Monday June 2, 2025 @11:23 a.m. Larry was diagnosed on November 23, 2022 the same day his FIL passed on November 23, 2003.

Daisy his service dog turned hospice dog was by his side in bed with him in our living room right where he wanted...

May 28, 2025

Kevin House, 42, was called home suddenly on May 28, 2025 in Franklin, Tennessee. The heartbreaking news of his passing was met with the comfort of knowing he loved and was loved by his family and friends.

Kevin was born on September 22, 1982, in Joliet, Illinois, the son of Dennis and Lori (Bertino) House. Within minutes, his twin, Keith was...

May 22, 2025

Edward M. Loughran, Sr, age 87, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2025 surrounded by his devoted family. Born on August 2, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, He was a man of faith, strong principles, and unwavering love for his family. He lived a life marked by devotion to God, service to others, and an enduring desire to...

May 20, 2025

Betty A. Reilly

Nee: Olznoi

On Tuesday May 20, 2025, Betty Reilly, 88, unexpectedly passed away at St. Joseph Medical Center.

Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident, Betty attended S.S. Cyril and Methodius Elementary School and St. Francis Academy Class of 1954. She and her husband Harold “Babe” Reilly founded The Original Babe’s Hot Dogs in Joliet. She then became a successful Real...

May 19, 2025

Gisela Regganie June 20, 1939 – May 19, 2025

Gisela Regganie was born on June 20, 1939, in Aschaffenburg, Germany, and passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Josip Lovrich; her parents, Elisabeth Fröhlich and Jakob Wickert; and her brothers, Manfred and Hans Wickert.

Gisela is lovingly remembered by her husband, Louis Regganie, and...

May 17, 2025

Robert John Duchene "Papa Bob" of Joliet, IL, died Saturday, May 17, 2025, age 94. Devoted husband of the late Irene Marie Duchene, nee Drout; loving father of Debra (Fred) Lenz and Robert C. (Kathleen) Duchene; cherished grandfather of Lisa Wheatley Houdek, Eryn Gray, Jon (Katie) Wheatley, Ashleigh (Karl) Darin, Keara (Thomas) Rusak, Chris (Frieda) Lenz and Eric Lenz; dear...

May 15, 2025

Michael C. Fuchs

Age 67. Passed peacefully in Joliet IL on May 15, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1958, and raised in Joliet. He was a loving father and grandfather. He touched many hearts and he loved everyone. He was a barber in Plainfield IL. His hobbies were listening to classic rock, collecting CDs, model building, fishing, taking photos...

May 14, 2025

Jerome “The Pole” Leon Levandowski, 85, of Joliet, IL passed away on May 13, 2025. Born on June 19, 1939, to Catherine (Bluth) and Joseph Levandowski. Jerome attended St. Joseph Grade School and graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1956. Soon after, he proudly served in the U.S. Army until his honorable discharge in 1960, including distinguished assignments at...

May 14, 2025

George J. Garland

Age 91, passed away peacefully, Wednesday May 14, 2025 at Willow Falls.

Survived by his wife of 72 years Barbara (Carnegie) Garland; one daughter Lynda Garland; one son Tom (Patti) Garland; grandchildren Faith (Fred) Garland, Savannah (Dan) Smith and Beau (Stephanie) Garland; great grandchildren Logan, Owen, Olivia, Malachi, Jasmine, Justin and Dylan; sister-in-law Nancy (Joe) Zagar. Numerous nieces and...

May 9, 2025

Mary Ellen Aimaro Nee:Gaffney

Age94, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County.

Survived by her three children Joseph (Jan) Aimaro, Linda (Frank) Turk and Art (Sarah) Aimaro; grandchildren Peter (Aundrea) Aimaro, Anna Aimaro, Adam Turk, Carolyn Schmidt and Gregory Aimaro; two great grandchildren Abigail Grace Schmidt and Payton Francis Schmidt. Special friends Judy, Ronnie, Richelle,...

Apr 24, 2025

Cheryl A. Bales

Nee: Vocu

Age 66, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at her home with family by her side.

Survived by her loving husband Doug Bales; children Edward (Brooke) Bales and Robert Bales; father James Vocu Sr., sister Donna (Bill) Struthers; brothers James (Kathy) Vocu Jr., Dennis (Brenda) Vocu and John (Debbie) Vocu; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren. Numerous nieces and...

Apr 18, 2025

Apr 12, 2025

ALFRED NICHOLS EVANS, JUNIOR, 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12, 2025, surrounded by family, at 5:12 PM at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet. Al was born April 22, 1928, in Joliet, to Alfred Nichols Evans and Alfreda (Johanson) Evans. A lifelong resident, he attended Sheridan Elementary School and Farragut Junior High School and was a proud member...

Apr 12, 2025

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Joutras

Nee: Forristal

Age 92, went home to be with the Lord on April 12, 2025 after many long and courageous battles.

Elizabeth was born on November 18, 1932 in Peru, IL to Vincent and Betty (Healy) Forristal. She attended Holy Angels School and Madonna High School until her junior year and finished her senior year at St. Francis Academy...

Apr 10, 2025

Maria Luz Becerra Saldana

 Departed this life on April 10, 2025 at her home in Joliet, IL at the age of 90. Luz was born on May 5, 1934, in San Francisco del Rincon, Guanajuato, Mexico. In 1954, she married J. Carmen Saldana in their hometown. In 1957 she arrived in Joliet to join her husband to make a better life...

Apr 10, 2025

Kathleen M. Giegerich

“Kay”

Age 78, passed away Thursday April 10, 2025 at the William J. Riley Memorial Residence.

Survived by three sons Brian (Janet) Inglese Sr., Joshua Giegerich and Adam (Erica) Giegerich; grandchildren Brian (Haleigh) Inglese Jr., Rachel Inglese, Joshua and Jacob Giegerich, Avery and Rory Giegerich; great grandson Brian Inglese III; one sister Pat Zelenka. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded...

Mar 31, 2025

Jacob “Jake” Lindy

June 4, 1996 - March 31, 2025

Loving husband of Melanie (Morrissette) Lindy; beloved son of Allison and David Boland and Joseph Lindy. Cherished brother of Erin Lindy; adored grandson of Beverly and John Scott, Mikki and Jon Sadowski and Robert and Donna Lanzi. Loving Godson and nephew of Andrea Lanzi. Loving nephew and cousin to many.

Jacob loved fishing,...