OBITUARIES

Oct 15, 2021

Nancy L. Reilly

Nee: Kirkham

Age 85, passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by her three children Michael (Kathleen) Geraghty, Debbie Halweg and Danny (Sue) Reilly; known as “Nonnie” to grandchildren Shannon Halweg, Molly (John) Thompson, Bill Reilly, Colleen Geraghty, Sean Reilly and Tyler Halweg; one great granddaughter Charlotte Marie Thompson; one sister...

Oct 14, 2021

Pauline L. Neef

Nee: Smith

Age 65, passed away Thursday October 14, 2021 at her home.

Survived by her three children Shawn (Leonor) Smith, Eric (Judy) Smith and Natalie (Juan) Ramirez; grandchildren Ryan Lukas Konjevich and Juan Ramirez Jr.; one sister Eileen Hosang; one brother Alan (Cher) Smith; sister-in-law Babe Smith  Numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Alva...

Oct 1, 2021

Doris Mae Vocu (Nee Moody)

Born on February 1, 1935, called home to be with her Lord on October 1, 2021.

Survived by her adoring husband of 66 years, James Vocu, Sr. and all 5 of her beloved children:  James Vocu, Jr. (Kathy), Cheryl Bales (Doug), Dennis Vocu (Brenda), John Vocu (Debbie) and Donna Struthers (Bill). She will be forever...

Sep 29, 2021

Wendy Cooper Reeves, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away, after a lengthy health battle, on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Amita St Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois, at the age of 70 years.

Wendy is survived by her husband of 22 years, Kevin Reeves, her brother David Cooper (Linda), sister-in-law Virginia Harrison, nephews, Paul Cooper (Julie), Dana...

Sep 27, 2021

Donna J. Nelson

Nee: Ternik

Age  79,  passed away peacefully, Monday, September 27, 2021  with family by her side.

Survived by one son Mark Nelson; two daughters Kimberly (David) Gore and Jennifer (Donald) Smith; grandchildren Christopher, James and Matthew Gore, Allison and Oliver Smith; brother Louis (Carol) Ternik.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her husband...

Sep 23, 2021

James E. “PeeWee” Sealy

Age 70, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by his wife Margaret J. “Peg” (Bracken) Sealy; two sons Matthew and Kevin Sealy; brother Patrick (Carol) Sealy; sister Donna Shepard; niece Nikki Starbuck and great niece Norah Jo Starbuck.

Preceded in death by his father Edward M. Sealy; mother Helen...

Sep 17, 2021

Everett R Patmore (Pat), age 96 of Shorewood, IL formerly of Chandler AZ, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 17, 2021. Preceded in death by his wife Beverly (Wylie) Patmore (2003), daughter Diane (Art) Vidmar (2020), his parents Pearl and Erwin, and brothers Elmer and Charles. 

Survivors include daughter Nancy (Jim) Mau, Granddaughter Jennifer (Steven) Curtin, Grandson Patrick (Krissy) Mau, Great Grandchildren Aiden, Abigail, Brayden and Christian, and special friend Roberta Burd along with numerous Nieces and...

Sep 14, 2021

 

Warren J. Lonzo

Age 91, passed away Tuesday, September 14, 1921 at his home with family at his side.

Survived by his loving wife Marilyn (Nolan) Lonzo; one son Thomas (Margaret) Lonzo; one daughter Julianne (Scott) Minato; grandchildren Patrick and Madeleine Lonzo, Patrick, Michael and Colleen Butler; sisters Judith Orlopp, Adrea Miles and Marian Nelson; sister-in-law Beverly Nolan.  Numerous...

Sep 7, 2021

Raymond "Ray" Francis Megyeri,

Born August 15, 1948

Died September 7, 2021

Age 73 of Sun City, AZ passed away on September 7, 2021 at Banner Boswell Medical Center, Sun City, AZ.

Born August 15,1948 in Joliet, IL. Ray is the son of Frank and Caroline Megyeri.

Ray attended St. Mary's School in Plainfield, Joliet Catholic High School, Joliet Junior College and Northern Illinois University....

Sep 7, 2021

Janet Elaine Ziech, age 63, went to be with the Lord on September 6 , 2021. Jan left this world unexpectedly. Jan leaves behind her brother, Bill Ziech, sister-in-law, Marianne, two nephews, Jake (Kendall) and Eric Ziech.  Also one niece, Kaila Ziech-Wright (Taylor), a great nephew Gavin Ziech and a great niece, Cora Ziech. Also survived is Esther Ziech, Great Aunt,...

Aug 29, 2021

Aug 27, 2021

 

Betty J. Serling

Nee: Schafer

Age 89, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her home in Kimberly, WI.

Survived by her children Donna Tuskey and Sharon Serling both of Kimberly, WI, Ronald (Marti) Serling of Little Elm, TX, Barbara (Mike) Nice of Morris, IL, Debra (John) Donahue of Roscoe, IL, Jacqueline (Danny) McLean of Rockton, IL and Richard...

Aug 26, 2021

Allen LeRoy Bush

Age 84, passed away Thursday August 26, 2021 at his home in Bradley, IL.

Preceded in death by his parents LeRoy and Clara (Sweatt) Bush.

Born in Joliet and living in Bradley most of his life.

Funeral Services Thursday, September 2, 2021 at 11:30 am at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home.   Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park.  

Visitation Thursday morning...

Aug 24, 2021

Mary “Maria” I. Gomez, age 75 passed away Tues. Aug 24 2021 at St. Joseph Amita Hospital in Joliet Illinois.

Maria was survived by her siblings Feliciana “Chana” S. Guzman, Jennie Gamache, Tina Koicuba, Dolores Esparza, Delia Martinez, Betty Serrano, Nellie Cortez;

Children Jessie Romero, Jr., Michael A. Martinez, Alberto Gomez, Jr, Christina Ayguasbiba, Valerie Romero, Stephanie L. Gomez;

Grandchildren...

Aug 23, 2021

Edward A. “Fast Eddie” Gora Jr.

Passed away Monday, August 23rd at his home.

Survived by his loving wife Karin (Gato) Gora; twin daughters Michelle and Melissa Gora; his sister Susan Kains. Beloved mother-in-law Doris (Robert deceased) Gato, dearest brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents Edward A. “Sarge” Gora Sr. and mother Shirley and...

Aug 17, 2021

Aug 12, 2021

Mark D Pearce, age 66, passed peacefully August 12, 2021 at his home in Beecher. Born and raised in the Joliet area, Mark graduated from Joliet East High School then began his career as a Pipefitter with Local 422. After an injury, he worked at Home Depot continuing to fulfill his love of the trades.

Mark was an avid sports...

Aug 11, 2021

Charles W. Faurot

Age 68, passed away Wednesday August 11, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by his wife of 33 years, Janet Rose “Rosie” (Sikora) Faurot; daughter Christina Faurot-Blan; son Cory Dane Faurot; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings Donnie Faurot, Connie Reeves, Cheryl Voda, Charles Dale Faurot, April Dawn Scarbrough, Frank Gorney III, Christal Rivera, Rebecca...

Aug 4, 2021

John “Jack” Bolek, age 87, of Joliet, Illinois passed away on August 4, 2021 at home with loved ones by his side.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 66 years, Mary Agnes Bolek (nee Kuzma), his children Janet (Michael) Rotz of Downers Grove, Joni Bolek of Joliet, John (Tiffany) Bolek of Plainfield and James (Traci) Bolek of Sylvania,...

Aug 2, 2021

Floyd Oliver

Age 95, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021, at Rock Run Place.

Survived by numerous nieces and nephews; great-nieces and nephews.Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ethel Oliver; three brothers Earl, Glen and Charles Oliver; one sister Eleanor Phelps; one niece and two nephews.

Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident. Graduated from Joliet Township High School. World War II...