OBITUARIES

Jan 21, 2025

It is the working man who is the Happy Man, and it is the Idle man who is the miserable man!

-Benjamin Franklin

Terry Lee Short passed away Jan 21st, 2025 at the age of 77. He was a native of Chicago, Il and resident of Joliet, Il after moving back from Gilbertsville, Ky. Terry was the epitome of the hard-working American,...

Jan 16, 2025

Christina “Tina” Marie Bianco

Age 62, lifelong resident of Crest Hill, IL. At rest peacefully surrounded by family and friends on January 16, 2025.

Survived by her loving husband Thomas; mother-in-law Judith Bianco; sisters Susan Kovalcik and Linda (Dave) Jerling; sister-in-law Tina (Dave) Clark and Tracy (Jack Glenn) Bianco; nephew David Clark Jr. and numerous other cherished relatives and friends. She is...

Jan 8, 2025

Jan 7, 2025

David Lee Harrison

Born October 25, 1962, David, the fourth of unknown (his dad was a truck driver) to parents Horace A. and Patricia M. (neé Emmett) Harrison, and grew up in Phoenix, AZ and Chicago, IL. At 35, he met the one and only woman that could kind of tame his obnoxious and stubborn soul, Winty Glidic (Nguyen Giong Thi)....

Jan 6, 2025

Mary Lee (Klima) Repko

Mary Lee Repko, 84, of Channahon, IL passed peacefully away on January 6, 2025. The last five years were a challenge and we rejoice that she is now in Heaven, free of pain and confusion. We will miss her dearly! 

She was born July 8, 1940, in Streator, Illinois to John and Leona (Novak) Klima. She married Richard...

Jan 4, 2025

Born to parents Forrest Eugene McCormick and Anita Jane (Donovan) McCormick on September 27, 1948 in Hutchinson, KS, Linda, age 76, peacefully passed away during her sleep on Saturday morning, January 4, 2025 at her Joliet residence. 

 Linda attended elementary schools located in Medicine Lodge, Kansas and Vancouver, Washington. She was a member of the High School Class of 1966 at...

Dec 31, 2024

Adrian Guzman 

Age 50, passed away suddenly at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center, Tuesday December 31, 2024.

Survived by his daughter Taylor Guzman and one brother Armando Guzman; numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents Francisco and Elvira (Medina) Guzman.

Adrian was born in Joliet and a lifelong resident. A graduate from Providence Catholic High School. Growing up...

Dec 28, 2024

Shirley Remus Maloney

 Shirley Maloney, age 89, of Joliet, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2024.

Shirley was born in December 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Joliet. She attended St. Mary Nativity’s grade school and graduated from Joliet Township High School in 1953.

 In 1956, Shirley married James Maloney, also of Joliet. The newlyweds spent a year in Germany, where Jim...

Dec 22, 2024

Martin Leggero passed away peacefully on December 22nd surrounded by his family.

Martin (Buddy) 88 years old was born in 1936 to Martin and Emily Leggero in Joliet. He was married to the love of his life, Judy Leggero. They were married for 63 years. He is survived by his three sons, David (Gloria) Leggero, Dan (Pamela) Leggero and Steven (Susan)...

Dec 15, 2024

Ignacio Gamboa Guerrero, known to all as Ignacio, a beacon of gentle kindness and unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, in Bolingbrook, IL. Born on June 7, 1936, in Mexico, Ignacio's life journey brought joy and inspiration to everyone he encountered.

Ignacio's early years were spent in the warm embrace of his loving parents, Francisco and Carmen Gamboa,...

Dec 3, 2024

Dorie A. Schober Bené

Dorie passed at home with loved ones at her side, Tuesday December 3, 2024, Joliet, IL, born August 15, 1964 in Aurora, IL.

Preceded in death by her parents William and Anabelle Schober; one brother Robert Schober.

Survived by her husband Christopher J. Bené; daughter Heather L. Pilz; son Christopher P. Bené and five grandchildren Kyler, Jestin, Draden, Simone...

Nov 29, 2024

Argelia nació el 06 de Abril de 1966 En la ciudad de San Luis Potosi, México. Argelia fue la 4ta de 13 hijos.

Ella se distinguió por un bello carácter Ileno de alagria y buen humor. Fue una mujer sumamente trabajadora que se esforzó por dar a sus hijos una vida feliz, plena, y Ilena de amor hasta el último momento.

Actualmente...

Nov 28, 2024

Joseph John Dulny

Age 73, passed away suddenly Thursday November 28, 2024 at his home.

Survived by his two sisters Mary Bodenstein and Rose Holt; brother-in-law Chuck Holt; nephew Kevin (Stephanie) Holt; two nieces Sherry (John) Machacek and Jodi Bodenstein; numerous great nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents John J. and Veronica M. (Kontrim) Dulny; niece Roxane Holt and his dogs.

Born...

Nov 24, 2024

 Alice Kathleen Bell Scheffler Alice was a beloved mother, grandmother, cousin and dear friend to many. She passed away Sunday 11/24/24. She was born on 9/15/1942 in Joliet, IL to the late Angela (Nemcevic) Bell and the late Thomas Bell. She attended the Cathedral of Saint Raymond School Class of 1956 and was a graduate of Saint Francis Academy 1960. She later...

Nov 16, 2024

John (Jack) F. Blaesing

Age 77, passed away suddenly Saturday November 16, 2024 at his home.

Survived by two daughters Christine Ann (John) Hardy and Melissa Ann (David) Schroeder; grandchildren Alexandra (Stephen), Kara (Matt), Nicholas (Morgan), Grace and Benjamin; six great grandchildren; brothers Donald (Cynthia) Blaesing and Jerry (Patricia) Blaesing. Numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his parents...

Nov 7, 2024

Francis Lazarus

Age 91, of Aurora, IL.  Passed away peacefully on Thursday November 7, 2024 with his family and friends by his side.

Francis was the loving husband of Rose Lazarus; cherished father of Daphane, Charmaine, Christo, Loretta, Ronald and Sharon; devoted grandfather to Ryan, Flona, Melissa, Stephon, Kieran, Natasha, Ian and Joanna.

Visitation will be held at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, on...

Nov 7, 2024

Helen June (Minor) Bittle, age 86, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her residence on November 7, 2024, with her children by her side. Born on April 25, 1938, in Joliet, Helen was the daughter to the late Alva and Eva (Pulaski) Minor and the eldest of fourteen children. She attended Joliet Central High School and later went on...

Nov 5, 2024

 John Patrick Shea Age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in Joliet, Illinois. Born January 22, 1947 in Joliet, Illinois, John – also affectionately known as “JP” - was the eldest son of John “Elmer” and Catherine Ann “Kay” (Staehely) Shea. He had the distinct pleasure of spending his early childhood growing up on the grounds of...

Nov 2, 2024

Acquanetta L. Polley, 81, of Shorewood, IL, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024. Acquanetta, or as she was affectionately known to both family and friends, “Tudy”, was born on January 15, 1943, in Cairo, IL the 4th child of ten to Jack Griffin II and Geneva Griffin. Acquanetta Griffin attended Sumner High in Cairo, IL and graduated from Joliet...

Oct 31, 2024

Nancy Rose Jones (née Synakiewicz), 81, passed away on October 31, 2024, in Menifee, California. 

 Born on December 30, 1942, in Blue Island, Illinois, Nancy dedicated her life to education and service. She earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education and later pursued a master's degree in special education. A devoted educator, she spent over 35 years shaping young minds in...