OBITUARIES

Apr 26, 2021

Edward John Paul Sova passed away peacefully in the home he built on the cherished family farm, Shagbark Acres, on April 26th at the age of 87. 

Ed was born in Joliet, Illinois to Walter and Bernice Rzewnicki Sova on November 5, 1933. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years and friend of 81 (they first met...

Apr 26, 2021

Linda Monica Davis

Born: August 17, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY

Died: April 26, 2021 in New Lenox, IL

 

Linda Monica Davis

Age 66, passed away on Monday April 26, 2021 at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox.

She was born on August 17, 1954 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Frank and Elizabeth (O’Rourke) Reifeiss.  Linda was a graduated of...

Apr 25, 2021

Apr 25, 2021

Russ Slinkard passed away on April 25, 2021 in Joliet.  He was born May 20th, 1937 on the family farm in Jackson, Missouri to Marvin and Mariam Slinkard.   He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Donald (1986).  He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years Stella, and five children, Bryan (Robin) of Joliet, Lisa...

Apr 22, 2021

Timothy Rea Shanks, age 53, of Joliet, IL went home to be with the Lord on April 22, 2021 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. Born in Morris, IL on October 3, 1967 to William and Janice (Hall) Shanks. He died of complications from COVID and diabetes. He graduated from Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, IL in 1984 and...

Apr 15, 2021

Karen M. Wylie

When Karen entered heaven on April 15th, she was reunited with her beloved husband Eric.  She passed away peacefully at Silver Cross Hospital surrounded by the love of her family, due to complications from emergency surgery.   

Karen was born to be a Registered Nurse.  She grew up caring for any injured creature and spent her entire...

Apr 12, 2021

Ruby G. Bargas, age 90, formerly of Joliet, IL died on April 12, 2021 in Houston, TX after a short illness.  Visitation and the funeral service will be held at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home in Joliet, IL on Thursday, April 29th.  Visitation will be from 9-11 AM and the funeral service will commence at 11 AM.  Interment will follow the funeral...

Apr 10, 2021

Joule L Heck-Mead native of Joliet passed away April 10, 2021 at St Joseph Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial at Cathedral of St Raymond Nonnatus on Tuesday, April 20 at 10 AM followed by burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wilmington IL. Complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements by Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home.

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Apr 9, 2021

Edith Krok

Nee: Korak

Age 95, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at her home with family be her side.

Survived by children Andy (Tina) Krok, Georgina Krok, Judy (Jerry) Drobick, Michael (Pauline) Krok, Joseph Krok, Mary Kittle and Roberta (Tim) McGraw.   19 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her husband William...

Apr 8, 2021

Apr 7, 2021

Thomas N. Tuck 1949-2021 Thomas Tuck passed away in his hometown of Joliet, Illinois, on April 7th, after having been surrounded by family and love throughout the Easter weekend. Tom was born in Chicago on November 7th, 1949 to parents Raymond and Irene (nee Hickey) Tuck. Tom spent his youth in Chicago, growing up with lifelong friend, Tom Hionis. Tom...

Apr 2, 2021

 

Rosemarie Robertson

Nee: Pochervina

 

Age 92, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home, with family by her side.

Survived by son Joseph J. Robertson; grandchildren Michelle (Matt) Zanzola, Katie Jo Robertson, Shannon Robertson and David Robertson Jr.; two great grandchildren Maya and Alexandor Zanzola and sister-in-law Nancy E. Pochervina.  Special friend Danielle Decman; numerous nieces and...

Mar 24, 2021

Ricardo Regalado, 92 years of age passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, with his wife at his side.

 Ricardo was born May 25, 1928 in La Palmita, Nuevo León, México.  He was the seventh of thirteen children born to Loreto Regalado and Julia Salinas.  Ricardo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Tayde (Martínez)...

Mar 21, 2021

Delores Diane Riley was born on October 12, 1948 to the late Rev. Miller L. and late Frances Riley (Elston) in Joliet, Illinois. She departed this life on March 21, 2021 in Joliet Illinois.

Delores attended Joliet Public Schools. Over the years she provided childcare to many families.

Delores accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt....

Mar 18, 2021

Adalberto aka "Al" Rivera, age 64 of Plainfield, passed away on March 18th, 2021 at Lutheran General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico then a resident of the beautiful city of Chicago. Then lived in Plainfield, Illinois for the last 23 years. He is the son of...

Mar 13, 2021

Mar 7, 2021

Raul Toledo Age 26 of Bolingbrook, IL. Passed away on March 7, 2021 with family and friends by his side.

Raul was the loving significant other of Dainy Brainin. Beloved son to Raul Toledo Sr. and Mariana P Toledo.

Devoted father of Yzabella Toledo

Visitation will be held at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral home on Friday March 12, 2021 from 3PM to...

Mar 5, 2021

 

Patricia Klein

Nee: McCarney

Age 86, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Villa Franciscan.

Survived by two daughters Sharon (Ron) Nagra and Ruth Klein; grandchildren Chris (Erica) Nagra, Brian (Erin) Nagra and Jeff (Rachel) Nagra, Thomas Meek, Jon Klein, Trisha Klein and Austin Klein;  and numerous great  grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Klein Sr.;...

Feb 25, 2021

Joaquin M. Diaz Joaquin M. Diaz, 57 years of age, passed away peacefully Thursday February 25, 2021 at Morris Hospital. He was born August 16, 1963 in Juatis, Mexico, however, Joaquin spent the majority of his life living in Joliet, Illinois. Joaquin was a sympathetic, selfless, and compassionate man, with a sprinkle of sarcasm. He was a lifelong faithful member...

Feb 24, 2021

Susanne Elliott Manner, born May 5, 1947 in New York City, New York, passed away after a 100+ day courageous battle with Covid-19 on February 24, 2021 with family by her side.  

Susanne grew up in Summit, New Jersey with her parents, John and Lorraine Elliott (deceased) and her 2 siblings, Diane and Johnny.  After graduating from Summit High, Susanne...