OBITUARIES

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

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 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 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

Feb 6, 2022

Arthur Craig Lang III was born on October 25, 2002 in Joliet, IL to Vanessa Moore and Arthur Craig Lang Jr.

 

Arthur graduated from Mason City High School, June 2021 where he played basketball and football.  Arthur also enjoyed mentoring youth and working to provide for his family.

 

Arthur had a smile and spirit that captured everyone he...

Feb 5, 2022

William L. “Bill” Thacker, age 73 of Joliet, passed away peacefully at Lightways (Joliet) Hospice with his family by his side on Saturday February 5, 2022.

Bill was born to the late Margaret (Lee) and Joseph Thacker in Joliet, where he was raised and spent his life. He was the purchasing manager for maintenance and retired from Lewis University in...

Feb 4, 2022

Jeffery S. Churchill

Age 41, passed away suddenly Friday February 4, 2022 at Edwards Hospital, Naperville.

Survived by his two children JR and Alyssa Churchill; fiancé Jennifer Davis and her children Arianna, Gracie, Sammie and Brian Davis; siblings David (Debbie) Churchill, William (Sharon) Churchill, Theresa (Abel) Benegas and Raymond (Nicky) Churchill.   Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death...

Feb 1, 2022

William B. Thomas

Age 61, passed away suddenly Tuesday February 1, 2022 at his home.

Survived by his partner Debbie Baumann; two children Stephanie (Jacob) Alexander and Billy (Lisa) Thomas; mother Lynn Thomas; grandchildren Dylan, Noah, Harley, Jemma, Annabelle, Lillian and Sawyer; three brothers James (Lynn), Tom and Tim Thomas; cousins Ronnie Mrozek; niece Kara (Alex) Patterson; nephews Jeffery (Shannen)...

Feb 1, 2022

Ruth M. Ziesmer

Age 63, passed away February 1, 2022 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by her husband Carl Ziesmer Jr.; son Daniel (Laura) Ziesmer; daughter Laura Ziesmer; two grandchildren Madison and Benjamin Ziesmer; mother Dorothy Radke; siblings Jane (Douglas) Carter, Kenneth (Vicki) Radke, Alice Aragones and Joan Malak; step father-in-law Robert Clavenna and step mother-in-law Patricia Ziesmer....

Jan 31, 2022

Judith A. Bernoteit

Age 79, passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by one brother Robert (Mary) Bernoteit; niece Laura (Kevin) Hecht; nephews Robert W. (Stephanie) Bernoteit and Michael Bernoteit; great nephews David Hecht and Colin Bernoteit.

Preceded in death by her parents Gustav H. and Edna (Raddatz) Bernoteit; two brothers Kenneth and Richard...