OBITUARIES

Oct 30, 2022

 

Virginia Carmela (Babe) Gigliette Age 87. Passed away Sunday, October 30, 2022, in Joliet, IL after a courageous battle with kidney failure. Born in Joliet, the youngest child of the late Joseph and Maria (nee Mancuso) Gigliette.

Virginia graduated from Joliet Township High school, received her Bachelor of Education at Lewis University, and her Master’s Degree at Northern Illinois...

Oct 29, 2022

 

 

John Christopher Manifold

Age 54, was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn.

John was a lifelong Joliet area resident.  He will always be remembered for his love of fishing.

John leaves behind his loving mother Nancy Kautz; brother Mike (Jen) Angshed and family; special Godmother Aunt...

Oct 27, 2022

 

Patricia A. Stine

Nee Krick

 

Age 91, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Sunnyhill Nursing Home.

Survived by her daughter Linda Salazar; granddaughters Amy (Tony) Pacchetti, Kristy (Ernie Adams) Salazar and Kelly (Dave) Izzi; seven great grandchildren Kollin Salazar, Keegan Adams, Peyten, Shelby and Ashlyn Pacchetti, Austin and AJ Izzi.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded...

Oct 21, 2022

 

Alton Ronald Williams, Sr. was born on May 30th, 1948, to Calvin Williams, Sr. and Lucille Williams in Bell Rose, Louisiana.  He accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age.  He attended One Vision Worship Center in Joliet, IL.

Alton moved to Joliet, IL, in 1965. It was there he met Dorita (Rita) McCullough.  They were married in...

Oct 21, 2022

 

Harold W. Ellis

 

Age 91, passed away, Friday October 21, 2022 in Carmel, IN.

Survived by his wife Karen Wilfong Ellis; children Diane Sasser, Harold Jonathon Ellis, Sharon (Felipe) Gutierrez, James (Denise) Ellis and Robert Ellis; brother Paul (Lisa) Ellis; stepsons Bill and Bryan (Julie) Peksenak.  Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchild, nieces and nephews also survive.

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Oct 20, 2022

 

Joan T. Janes, age 89, at rest in the loving arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph. Survivors include her daughters, Mary Moore, Shirley (Oliver) Clements, Joyce (Arne) Lindberg; grandchildren, Matthew, Kristen Moore, Joni (Alex) Davis, Katherine, William, Lucy (fiance Daniel) Clements; great grandchild Finn Davis; brother-in-law, Charles (Mary Sue) Janes; nieces, nephews, cousins....

Oct 19, 2022

 

Irma A. Dilday

Nee: Rahlfs

 

Age 86, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Home.

 

Survived by two sons, Les (Pam) Dilday and Mark (Kathleen) Dilday; grandchildren Kelsey (Luke) Dilday-Miller, Cailin, Allyson and Hanna (Fiance Hunter Beeson) Dilday siblings Doris Knoke, Earl, Harry and Paul Rahlfs.  Numerous nieces and nephews.

 

Preceded in death by...

Oct 15, 2022

Anita B. Goss, 95, died October 15, 2022, at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home in Joliet.She was born in Joliet July 11, 1927, to Joseph and Mary (née Mizanin) Komar. Mary died in childbirth, and Anita was adopted by Mathew and Anna (née Rusina) Hayurka. She grew up in the former Slovak neighborhood around SS Cyril and Methodius Church. She...

Oct 10, 2022

 

Charleen M. Squier

 

Age 93, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.

She was a devoted daughter, loving sister, beloved “Auntie Char”, dear friend to so many.

Charleen was born on November 6, 1928 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet to Harry F. and Clairibel B. Squier.  She remained a lifelong resident...

Oct 6, 2022

Oct 6, 2022

 

Shirley A. Braham

Nee: Koch

 

Age 82,  passed away Thursday October 6, 2022 at Palos Hospital, with her loving family by her side.

Survived by her daughters Susan Smith, Lynette (Guy) Bernhard, Bonnie Reichhardt and Beverly Reichhardt; step children Phillip (Laura) Braham, Karl (Laurie) Braham and Angela Murrell;  numerous  grandchildren, great grandchildren and one niece.

Preceded in death...

Oct 5, 2022

 

Agnes L. Scott (nee Tomlianovich) entered our Heavenly Father’s Kingdom peacefully on October 5, 2022. Survived by her loving daughters, Theresa Zak, Cecilia Scott-Stanfel and Mary Frances (Stephen) Matichak; granddaughters, Nicole (Anthony) Marzano, Gina (Liz) Brooks-Zak, Elizabeth Stanfel and Alexandra Scott; great-grand-children, Nora Marzano, Atticus and Florence Brooks-Zak; brothers, Phillip Tomlianovich and Deacon Louis (Pamela); nephews, Matthew (Jennifer) and...

Oct 1, 2022

 

Horace Fielding “Pharez” Piersol, Jr.

September 16, 1947 – October 1, 2022

Horace Fielding “Pharez” Piersol Jr. was born in the fall of 1947 to Horace Fielding Piersol and Betty Jane Ward Piersol.  Horace grew up on the West side of Chicago. He was a true Chicagoan who loved the city, and he loved his childhood home on 13th...

Oct 1, 2022

Private Services were held.

Sep 27, 2022

 

 

Lawrence Edward Kambic, age 85, died peacefully on Tuesday, September 27 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.  Larry was born in Joliet, IL on October 26, 1936.  He attended Joliet Junior College and Washington University in St. Louis, MO.

 

Larry leaves behind his sons Kurt, Keith (Laura), son-in-law Mark Berman, six grandchildren: Justin (Brittnae), Jonathan (Violet), Zachary (Amanda),...

Sep 24, 2022

Patricia A. Sciarine

Nee: Revels

 

Age 71, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.

 

Survived by her loving husband Thomas Sciarine; two children Lori (Eric) Cromey and Eric Sciarine; one grandson Benjamin Cromey.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

 

Preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Ruth (Barton) Revels and one...

Sep 21, 2022

 

Theodore Zelinski

 

Age 90, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at Advent Health Hospital in Bolingbrook.

 

Survived by his children Joseph (Donna) Zelinski, Linda (Randy) Bowers, Steven (Debra) Zelinski and James (Shannon) Zelinski; grandchildren Brent (Tammy) Zelinski, Jill (Ryan) Cooper, Beth (Joe) Williams, Renee (mike) Rose, Tina Bowers, Robert (Ashley) Bowers, Nicholas Zelinski, Stephanie Zelinski, Nathan Zelinski...

Sep 13, 2022

Joel D. Porcaro

Age 75, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

 

Survived by his wife Julie (Krzywanos) Porcaro; one daughter Alexandra E. Porcaro; one son Joseph L. (Neringa Vartavicius and her daughter Olivija) Porcaro; a precious grandson expected in 4 weeks; sisters Catherine Linda Porcaro and Barbara (Steven) Cannistra;...

Sep 4, 2022

Belva Lois (Revels) Bergeson

July 30, 1925 ~ September 4, 2022 (age 97)

 

 

Belva Lois Bergeson, 97, of New Lenox, Illinois passed away at 9 PM Sunday, September 4, at Rock Run Place in Joliet, IL.

She was born on July 30, 1925 in Loretta, Wisconsin to Albert and Maude (Church) Revels.  She married George Edward Bergeson on...

Sep 2, 2022

Dennis W. Beallis

Age 80, passed away Friday, September 2, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center.

 

Survived by his High School sweetheart, whom he married in 1961,  Carol (Coldwater) Beallis; two daughters Lori (Monte) Buell and Lynn (John) Czajkowski; granddaughters Stephanie (John “Jay” Bell) and Staci Czajkowski; great grandchildren Leila, Charlie and John Jr. “JJ” Bell.  Numerous nieces,...