OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 27, 2021

Schultz, Agnes C. (nee Sitar) At peace and reunited with those she loved who passed before her on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Plymouth Place in La Grange, Illinois.  Survived by her children, Elizabeth “Beth”, Richard, Jr. “Rick” (Karen) and Timothy “Tim” (Julie).  Grandmother of Eric, Peter, Lydia, Carlos and Sarah.  Great-grandmother of Brodey.  Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews...

Jul 22, 2021

Robert J. Schultz, Jr., age 73, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice of Joliet on Thursday, July 22, 2021, with his loving family by his side. Born in Joliet on November 11, 1947, to Robert and Lillian (nee Prisching) Schultz. Preceded in death by his parents and infant sister, Margaret. Survived by his beloved wife Patricia (nee Wieczorek); his children,...

Jul 17, 2021

 

Frank Oscar Margaron

Age 91, passed away, Saturday, July 17, 2021 a t Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL.

Born in Coal City, IL to the late Oscar Emil and Jean (Stewart) Margaron.   Frank was a U.S. Marine Corp. Veteran, serving during World War II and the Korean War.   He was the Owner of Atlas Construction Services and Universal...

Jul 9, 2021

Emma M. Pope

Nee: Williams

Age 82, of Muncie, IN,  passed away Friday, July 9, 2021 at home.

She was born Wednesday, October 5, 1938, in Burrville, Tennessee, the daughter of Clyde and Lena (Brown) Williams.  She was the fourth of twelve children.  Emma grew up in Sunbright, Tennessee.  In 1958, she moved to Joliet, Illinois to be with her...

Jul 8, 2021

Eugene W. Roulo Jr.

Age 60

Passed away suddenly Thursday, July 8, 2021 at his home.

Survived by his parents Eugene W. and Mary (Young) Roulo Sr.; two sisters Debra (James) Martinez and Jennifer Webber; one brother Brian Roulo; daughter Chole Roulo. numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Born in Chicago, IL, living in Joliet.  He was an avid Chicago...