OBITUARIES

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...

Jan 30, 2022

Lawrence Roger Cormier  

May 27, 1944 – January 30, 2022  

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Lawrence Cormier, 77 of Las Vegas. Larry was a resident of Las Vegas for 53 years and was born in Joliet, Illinois on May 27, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother and...

Jan 30, 2022

Jennifer L. Kress

Age 34, passed away suddenly Sunday January 30, 2022 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.

Survived by her son Noah Watkins; daughter Emma Vidovic; mother Lois (Ronald) Filbert; father William Kress Sr.; siblings Kimberly (Jake) Stefanski, Christine Dietz, William (Mariellen) Kress Jr., Michael Kress, Cassandra Cain, Brian (Garret) Dodd, Andrew Cain and Katherine Cain; nieces Olivia and...

Jan 24, 2022

Paul Mack Williams

February 14, 1933-January 24, 2022

With deepest feelings of regret, we announce the soul departure of Paul Williams, who passed peacefully at Hines VA Hospital at 9:08 pm on January 24, 2022.

Paul was born a depression-era baby in Hickory Valley, Tennessee.  As a young boy, he moved to Chicago where he attended Fiske Grammar School in...

Jan 23, 2022

Diane M. Hoehn

Nee: Brunner Age 79, passed away Sunday January 23, 2022 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center, with her family by her side. Born November 13, 1942 to Harold W. and Marie E. (Fang) Brunner. She went to Guardian Angel Home and St. John’s Catholic School in her younger years. Graduated from Plainfield High School in 1960. Diane...

Jan 23, 2022

Jean M. Gunderson (Bloch)

Age 92, Born May 5th, 1929 in Joliet, IL. Lifelong resident. Passed Away Peacefully at home, Sunday January 23, 2022. Retired from St. Joes Hospital as Cafeteria Supervisor in 1986. Enjoyed doing her Crossword Puzzles, watching TV, spending time with her great-grandchildren, and traveling. She was a trooper when it came to vacations. Her list of...

Jan 18, 2022

Joseph L. Riggs

Age 81, passed away Tuesday January 18, 2022 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by his wife Barbara (Whitmer) Riggs; two sons Anthony Riggs and Daniel (Tammy) Riggs; grandchildren Logan, Sydney and Jack Riggs. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by his parents Wesley B. and Freda (Harris) Riggs; three sisters Jean Agazzi,...

Jan 17, 2022

Our beloved Michael John Startz (“Iron Mike'') went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2022, at the age of 60. Michael was the ninth of 10 children, born in Joliet, IL at St. Joseph’s Hospital on October 4, 1961. He was a lifelong resident of Joliet, IL; briefly living in Chicago, IL; Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA;...

Jan 11, 2022

Jan 10, 2022

Rose E. Mancuso, RPh Age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on January 10, 2022, with her Great Niece and God Daughter at her side. Rose was the 8th of 9 children born to Santo & Francesca Mancuso, Italian immigrants who settled in Joliet. In their large family Rose stood out with her head of curly hair and an...

Jan 3, 2022

Ronald J. Bromberek, age 75, passed away Monday, January 3rd at his home in Holiday, Florida. He is survived by his second wife, Hazel Wilson, two children Heidi (Scott) Jenkins and Tieg Bromberek; three grandchildren, Sydney, Shelby, and Luke Jenkins; sister, Barb Johnston, brothers, Don and Tom Bromberek; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his first wife,...

Jan 2, 2022

Clifford Scholp Sr.

Age 91, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at The Timbers of Shorewood. Survived by two children Catherine R. (Gary) Cherry and Clifford (Cynthia) Scholp Jr.; grandchildren Christina (Andy) Clark, Steven Cherry, Austin and Noah Scholp; great grandchildren Simon and Elliot Clark and one brother Earl Wayne Scholp. Preceded in death by his wife Mary A. (Lucenta)...

Dec 31, 2021

Darrell Robert Gierich, born to the late Bob and Babe (Clara) Gierich March 4, 1956 in Joliet, passed 12/31/21 peacefully in his sleep with family by his side following a year-long battle with colon cancer.

Survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Pam (Cook) Gierich, 3 children, 7 grandchildren; Jeremy (Stephanie) Gierich; Grace, Evelyn, Benjamin and Clara. Jessica (Nathan)...

Dec 30, 2021

Alfredo Morales

Age 52, passed away December 30, 2021 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center. Preceded in death by his father Pablo Morales (2018) He is survived by his mother María Alicia Morales. 6 siblings Silvia (Juan) Zamudio, Elvia (Alejandro) Rivera, Ruben Morales, Marina Morales, Pablo (Nichole) Morales Jr., and Araseli (José Luis) Paramo. His Daughter Blanca Lluvia Morales, grandchildren...

Dec 28, 2021

John Patrick Rohan, Jr

Born: May 30th, 1950 Died: December 28th, 2021 John Patrick Rohan Jr passed away on Tuesday, December 28th, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife, Ruth (Leddy) Rohan and loving children: Julia Marie Rohan (Mark Vanderhoff), and Daniel Gabriel Rohan (Melissa Meyers). John also is survived by his four precious grandchildren:...

Dec 23, 2021

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