OBITUARIES

Jun 6, 2022

Maria Dela Martinez

 

Age 80, passed away Monday, June 6, 2022 at River Crossing of Joliet.

 

Survived by her children Marisela Martinez, Enrique (Sheri) Martinez Jr., Francisco Martinez, Rosa Martinez and Arturo Martinez; grandchildren Jessica Allison, Donna Martinez, Yolanda Bobeck, Joaquin A. Martinez, Austin (Samantha) Martinez and Noah Martinez; seven great grandchildren.

 

Preceded in death by her...

Jun 5, 2022

Jun 3, 2022

Joyce A. Hendrix

 

Age 62, passed away suddenly June 3, 2022 in Georgia.

 

Born in Joliet, a resident most of her life.  Graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School.   Employed at Joliet Junior College for 22 years.  Active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church.

 

Survived by close friend Kay Collins; mother Mary Lou (McKinley) Legg; two brothers Billy...

May 19, 2022

Retha J. Heintz (Storey) entered her eternal life at the age of 88 at River Crossing Care Center, on May 19, 2022.  She was born in her grandmother’s farmhouse on December 21, 1933 in Moracco, IN while her parents were visiting for Christmas.  She was a life long resident of Joliet, IL attending AO Marshall and Joliet Township High School. ...

May 9, 2022

 

Barbara Ellen Hassig

 (Hudson) age 93. Passed away May 9, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Home.

Fourth child of the late Orvis Lexie “Bill” Hudson and Bertha Alice  (Ray) Hudson of Anderson, IN. Barbara was raised in Anderson, IN, graduated from Anderson High School. Worked at American Cleaners until she married and moved to Joliet in 1952.                                                            She and her...

May 6, 2022

Edward H. Black Jr.

Age 57, passed away suddenly, May 6, 2022.

Survived by his mother Sarah (Mark) Richards; two sisters Cynthia Ahern and Sarah Malissa (Jeremy) Ales; one brother Mark Richards Jr.; best friend and cousin Renee Black-Sanders; best furfriend Snooks.  Loved by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in dedath by his son Edward H. Black III and...

May 5, 2022

Robert George “Bob” Fitzer passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

 

Bob was born June 5, 1924 to Albert and Viola (Hacker) Fitzer in Frankfort, IL and started school in 1929 at the Cleveland School in Frankfort. When his family moved to a farm in Plainfield, he continued his education at the one room school in...

Apr 9, 2022

Rosa Julia Corley (Natal)

Age 71 of Chicago, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Chicago.

Born April 12, 1950 in Aquadilla, Puerto Rico, Rosa was a daughter of Jose Luis Natal and Victoria Irma Perez. As a baby, Rosa was flown to the United States with her mother and older sister. Rosa was...

Apr 8, 2022

Donald L McCowan, “Mac”, age 80, passed away suddenly at his home in New Lenox, IL on April 8, 2022.

Born in Joliet IL on February 17, 1942 to the late Donald J and Olive R (Kweiser) McCowan. 

Don graduated from Joliet Catholic High Class of 1960 and Joliet Junior College Class of 1962. 

Don was a very proud American...

Apr 7, 2022

Valerian Anthony Rand, known to all as Val, passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Inpatient Unit.  He was born February 21, 1939 in Chicago to Val and Frances (Huettel) Rand who preceded him in death.  He is survived by his wife Roberta (Bobbie - nee Meyer) of 56 years and four children, Tanya Rand of Joliet,...

Mar 26, 2022

Richard A. Shamonski III

Age 43, passed away Saturday March 26, 2022 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

 

Survived by his three children Elizabeth, Matthew and Andrew; father Richard A. Shamonski Jr.; one brother Robert Shamonski; in-laws Rick and Angie Popplewell.  Numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins also survive.

 

Preceded in death by his mother Nora J. (Humfleet) Shamonski;...

Mar 26, 2022

Neal Girard (1968-2022)

 

Neal Girard, age 53, of Shorewood, IL, passed away Saturday, Mar. 26, 2022 at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago.

 

Neal was born on August 2,1968 in Joliet, IL and graduated from Joliet West High School in 1986. He was a lifelong Chicago Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs and Bears fan.  He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing Karaoke,...

Mar 25, 2022

Joseph M. Zagar

Age 79, passed away suddenly Friday, March 25, 2022 at Lakewood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

 

Survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Nancy (Carnegie) Zagar; two sons Robert (Stacy) Zagar and David Zagar; grandchildren Kerstin Zagar, Andrew Zagar and Samantha Marsh; brothers Marty (Rosa), Dan (Sharon), John (Judy), Mike and Tim (Barb) Zagar; sister and...

Mar 24, 2022

Pauline J. Stealy

Nee: Ramsby

 

Age 96, passed away peacefully Thursday March 24, 2022 at her home, with family by her side.

 

Preceded in death by her husband George B. Stealy; daughter Sharmayne Prats; parents Carl and Thelma (McCollum) Ramsby.

 

Survived by one daughter Marsha (Jack) Brennan; one brother C. Daniel (Karen deceased) Ramsby; Grandchildren Sarah (Matt)...

Mar 23, 2022

Margaret Cunningham Smith (Nicol) 90 years old, of Joliet Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer/Dementia.

Margaret graduated from Joliet Township High School Class of 1949.  She went on to work at Gerlach Barklow,  as well as Joliet Public School District #86 retiring from Washington Jr High School Cafeteria after 25+ years. Margaret...

Mar 17, 2022

Carolee Patton Maesen, age 82, of Joliet, IL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on March 17, after a battle with kidney failure and esophageal cancer. She is survived by her children, Thomas (Loretta), Kevin (Mabel), John (Jacqueline), Michael (Kathy), Dennis (Mildred), Kimberly (Brandon), Maureen, and Steven (Michael); step children Ryan (Tonia), and Betsy; Twenty-four grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren,...

Mar 17, 2022

Raymond M. McCabe

 

Age 81, died peacefully, Thursday, March 17, 2022 with his whole family by his side.

Survived by his loving wife of 55 years Carol (Chignoli) McCabe; three children Raymond R. McCabe, Erin S. (Michael) Testa and Michael M. McCabe; three grandchildren Michael A. Testa, Matthew R. Testa and Brenna C. Testa; in-laws Lou (Nan) Chignoli, Jim...

Mar 14, 2022

Matthew J. Parks

Age 30, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022.

Survived by his wife Jasmine Coleman; three children Leilani, Miliani and Noelani; mother Laura Parks;  maternal grandmother Joanne Parks; a sister Marissa (Carl) Skold.  Three half brothers and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Edward Parks; paternal grandparents Fred and Emma Askew.

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Mar 4, 2022

Betty Talbott

Nee: Williams

 

Age 91, passed away March 4, 2022, at Lightways Hospice Home.

 

Preceded in death by her husband Gene Talbott; dear daughter-in-law Carla Talbott; parents Robert and Frances (Bartels) Williams and one brother Robert Williams.

 

Survived by two sons Jim (Pat) Talbott of Interlochen, MI and Bob Talbott of Sunbury, OH; grandson Mathew (Ellen)...

Feb 18, 2022