OBITUARIES
Carolyn Gay Torkelson
Jan 29, 2023
Carolyn Gay (Linder) Torkelson, age 77, of Crest Hill, passed peacefully on January 29th, 2023 in Joliet at Lightways Hospice inpatient unit.
She was born on November 28th, 1945 in Joliet, the daughter of late Frank H. Lindner and Hazel P. Lindner. She was a lifelong resident of Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1964. She...
LeRoy A, Hon
Jan 27, 2023
LeRoy A. Hon
Age 86, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023 at Oak Trace Nursing Home in Downers Grove, IL.
Survived by step son James Davis; grandchildren Joseph Dobczyk, Kenny and Cody Riddell, Crystal Boyle and son-in-law Chris Boyle.
Preceded in death by his wife Evelyn (Hull) Hon (1991); daughter Joyce Boyle (2014); parents Emmett and Lulu (Oldham)...
Kay F. Collins
Jan 22, 2023
Rev. Kay F. Collins
Born April 3, 1942 (Good Friday) in Milledgeville, Georgia
Died January 22, 2023 in Crest Hill, Illinois
Kay F. Collins, age 80, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at her friends Mark and Jina Ballard’s home, where she had been living and cared for.
Born April 3, 1942 to John and Lucille (Kersey)...
Joan D. Tomany
Jan 19, 2023
Joan D. Tomany
Nee: Schulz
Age 91, passed away peacefully January 19, 2023 at home, with family by her side.
Survived by Mark (Susan) Tomany, Laura (James) Towe and Michael (Margaret) Tomany; grandchildren Kristin Fara, Keith Tomany, Kim Tomany, Kathryn Stapleton, Chad Pedigo, Patrick Towe and Amy Thomas; numerous great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her husband Leonard...
Nancy E. Nicol
Jan 18, 2023
Nancy E. Nicol
Age 88
Nancy E. Nicol passed away peacefully on January 18, 2023 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.
Born on January 27, 1934, Nancy was the loving daughter of William Nicol and Margaret (Findlay) Nicol, and the inseparable companion of her sister Margaret C. (Donald) Smith all of whom preceded her in...
Priscilla A. Lynch
Jan 14, 2023
“You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived.”
-David Hawkins
Priscilla A. Lynch, age 74, passed away on Saturday, January 14th at her home in Romeoville. Priscilla was born on January 8, 1949 in Joliet, daughter of the late Laverne and Ann (Zamkovitz) Lynch. She grew up in Joliet...
Lois J. Drew
Jan 9, 2023
Lois J. Drew
Nee: Cox
Age 87, passed away Monday January 9, 2023 at Salem Village Nursing Home.
Survived by her devoted sons David (Delene) Drew of Newark, IL and Paul R. (Karen) Drew of Shorewood, IL; grandchildren Danielle (Steve) Nichols, Deanna (Nathan) Jacobs, Dana, Delaney, Allison and Stacy Drew; four great grandchildren; sisters-in-law Jessie, Jeanne and Ginny...
Laura L. Ramsak
Jan 5, 2023
Laura L. Ramsak
(Nee) Wappner-Ruzon
Age 64, Passed away peacefully, Thursday January 5, 2023 at her home with family by her side.
Survived by her husband Michael J. Ramsak; two children Christopher and Diane Ruzon; grandchildren Madison and Isabella Dock; one sister Lisa Knote. Numerous nieces, nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by grandson Brenton L. Wilson; parents...
Axel S. Morales
Dec 28, 2022
Axel S. Morales
Age 31, of Aurora, IL, sadly passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2022.
Axel was born in Glendale Heights, IL. He graduated from Joliet West High School where he played soccer. Axel also played for Windy City Pride. He was a beautiful person who spread joy and happiness wherever he went. Axel will...
Donna M. Craig
Dec 24, 2022
Donna Marie Craig, age 58, passed away in her sleep unexpectedly on the morning of December, 24, 2022 at her home in Joliet, IL. Known as “Pebs” by her closest friends, she was a long-time rural carrier for the Joliet Post Office, and for many years was a constant fixture at the Joliet Park District softball fields as a player,...
Dennis J. Gossen
Dec 23, 2022
Dennis James Gossen
Age 58, passed away suddenly at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet on December 23, 2022.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife Michele (Hotuyec) Gossen, adoring daughters Jessica and Jamison Gossen; brothers Donald and Douglas (Kelly) Gossen; sisters-in-law Rebecca Lennon and Amy Beth Wilson; 11 nieces, 1 nephew, 2 grandnieces and 3 grandnephews. ...
Jaruth Saunders-Tumbling
Dec 21, 2022
Jaruth Saunders-Tumbling was born to the late Mollie Hall Magee and the late Mayers Magee on July 10, 1924, in Collins, Mississippi, and passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.
She lived an exceptionally full 98 years. Her life started on a farm in Mississippi where she would tell stories of picking cotton and...
Dorothy A. Kettwig
Dec 20, 2022
Dorothy A. Kettwig
Nee: Basham
Age 92, passed away December 20, 2022 at Willow Falls Living Center.
Survived by daughter Nancy (Dave) Fox; son Larry (Late Pamela) Kettwig; grandchildren Michael (Theresa) Kettwig, Jamie (Adam) Price, Dustin Hulbert, Jeremy Hulbert, Gage (Stephanie) Fox and Tyler Fox; seven Great Grandchildren; sister-in-law Naomi Haggerty and Brother-in-law Gerald Kettwig.
Preceded in death...
Sandra Kay Roots
Dec 18, 2022
Sandra Kay Roots (née Heisner) born March 30th, 1952 to parents Robert (deceased 1971) and Beverly (deceased 2022). She passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 18th with her loving family by her side.
Sandy was a graduate of Joliet West class of 1970 and Joliet Junior College School of Nursing. Sandy began her dream job as a pediatric...
George D. Shamley
Dec 14, 2022
George Derrick Shamley was born on September 30, 1957, in Aurora, Illinois, to Emily Neal Woods and the late George A. Shamley. He passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2022.
George moved to Joliet, Illinois, and attended Joliet Public School Systems and East Joliet High School. George professed his love for the Lord with the help of his friend,...
Charles Edward Qualls
Dec 14, 2022
Charles E. Qualls
Age 89, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022. He was born in Ava, IL on June 23, 1933 to Turner and Florence (Holcomb) Qualls. Charles was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean War. He retired from Caterpillar Tractor (Joliet plant). Charles was a longtime member of Stone Hill Bible Church (formally...
Brant Michael Jordan
Dec 13, 2022
Brant Michael Jordan, age 34, formerly of Braidwood, Illinois passed away suddenly; at his home in Locust Grove, Arkansas on December 13, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Danielle (Struthers) Jordan. Their son, Elijah Jordan. His parents, Kessler (Eugene) & Shawn Jordan. His favorite sister, Brailyn Jordan. His nephew & niece, Liam & Elliana Lopez. His uncle, Michael...
Carole Dianne Orr-Keers
Dec 9, 2022
Carole D. Orr-Keers
Nee: Regan
Age 80
Carole was born on Valentine’s Day February 14, 1942 to the late John and Lucille(Lucas) Regan in Elmhurst, IL. She was raised in Hillside, moved to Chicago’s Back of the Yards Neighborhood, then to Joliet, past 37 years in Shorewood. Carole worked as a secretary downtown Chicago, worked at Burny...
Bryan Mejia
Dec 7, 2022
Bryan Mejia Age 22 of Bolingbrook, IL. Passed away peacefully on December 7, 2022, with his family by his side.
Cherished son of Maria Beltran and Jorge Mejia (Sandra Reyes).
Loving brother to Carlos, Jorge, Angel, Alondra, Naomi, Michael, Daniel, and Savanna.
Devoted Grandson of Trinidad Evelia Alvarez Chaparro, Antonio Alfonso Mejia Cruz, Francisco Beltran, Antonia Martinez....
Irene Frantini
Dec 4, 2022
Irene (Valerugo) Frantini
1925-2022
Irene (Valerugo) Frantini, the 97-year-old matriarch of a large and close-knit family, passed away at home on Sunday, December 4, 2022, surrounded by the great love and care of her loved ones.
Irene, the youngest of six children of John and Antonietta, was born July 3, 1925 in South Wilmington, Illinois. Her family later moved to...
