OBITUARIES

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...

Jul 4, 2021

Marianne passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021 at home with family by her side. She was born on July 9, 1952 to the late Ceasar and Catherine (Prebeg) Bartolomei. She was born in Joliet, but lived in Shorewood for all of her married life. Marianne attended high school at St. Francis Academy, then received her Bachelor's Degree from Northern Illinois...

Jun 25, 2021

Mary G. Stoddard

Nee: Eckman

Age 91, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021 in Pana, Illinois

Survived by her children Brenda (Wayne) Gear, Danny (Nancy) Stoddard and David (Adrian) Stoddard; granddaughters Laura (Rich) Mansell, Rachel (Phil) Hensley, Samantha Frigo and Elizabeth Gear; grandsons Ryan (Jen Hart) Stoddard, David (Vlora) Stoddard, Adam (Heather) Gear, Nick Frigo and Ethan Gear; 6 great...

Jun 21, 2021

Roy E. Duchene Sr., born July 22, 1930 in Joliet, IL, passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center, Joliet, IL, age 90. Devoted Husband of Mary (nee Bucciarelli) Dulny-Duchene of Joliet, IL.  Loving Father of Steven (Joyce) Duchene of Danville, CA, Paul (Debora) Duchene of Lake Worth, FL, Roy E. Jr. (Christine) Duchene of Joliet, IL and...

Jun 20, 2021

Stephen R. Gerencir

Age 76, passed away, Sunday June 20, 2021 at his home.

Survived by two sons Rick and Anthony Gerencir; one sister Nancy and several cousins.

Preceded in death by his wife Amelia Gerencir; parents Stephen J. and Edith Gerencir and one brother Roger Gerencir.

Born in Joliet, living in Mokena, IL.   Retired from Caterpillar in Joliet and...

Jun 15, 2021

  Wilkie E Parrish was born on July 31st 1929 to Joseph Weldon Parrish and Martha Francis (McAda) Parrish in Floydada, Tx. He moved to Lockney, Tx where he completed High School in 1947, attended Texas Tech (Engineering) and West Texas State Teachers College before joining the Air Force during the Korean War Conflict on September 1st 1950 during which...

Jun 14, 2021

Tyler Seydlitz

Age 19, passed away Monday, June 14, 2021.

Tyler is survived by his loving parents Robert Seydlitz and Rhonda Welsh; brothers Raymond Welsh, Randy Welsh and Eddie (Mary) Packwood; aunts Sherry (Mike) Leonard, Katrina (Dale) Dayton and Tammy (Stan) Kuta; uncle Tony Miller; niece Sophie; nephew Owen; cousins Kaylie, Kennedy, J.R., Jessica and Ryan.

Born in Joliet a...

Jun 12, 2021

Marilyn Hollingsworth Zollner, 85 passed away on June 12, 2021 at her home in Richmond, Texas  after a lengthy illness.

 She was born in Rose Hill, IA to Hazel (Blunk) and Harry Hollingsworth on October 22, 1935.

Marilyn led a very active and full life. She obtained a nursing degree from Wheaton School of Nursing in 1956 and moved to...

Jun 10, 2021

Michael A. Jadron born July 2, 1975 died June 10, 2021. Survived by one daughter Candi Clark, three sons Michael, Madden, and Ryder Jadron. Grandchildren Mikayla, Theo, Aliana, and Kaiden. Mother Sharon Simon, brother Eric Jadron, two sisters Christine Jadron, Jennifer Jadron. One niece, four nephews, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  Preceded in death by grandparents Joseph and Belle...

May 28, 2021

Mary Smeets

Nee Anthony

Age 84, passed away peacefully Friday, May 28, 2021 at her residence.

Survived by one son Maurice (Karen Jensen) Smeets Jr., daughters Bonnie (Dave) Webster and Sarah (Billy) Smith; grandchildren Joseph (Kaylen) Smeets, Leslie (Mike) Meloun, Harold (Kristen) Webster, Brian (Katie) Webster, Mitchell (Tess Ramsay) Botz, Nicholas (Cecelia Orozco) Botz,  Liam Smith, Roman, Jackson and Will;...

May 27, 2021

 

Joyce J. Hindman

Nee: Trent

Age 79, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Smith Crossing in Orland Park.

Survived by husband Kenneth Hindman; daughters Jacque (Mike) Vicini, Julie (Nick) Rousonelos, Jennifer (Stephen) Kimak; one son Timothy (Diane) Hindman; 11 grandchildren; one great grandchild; two step great grandchildren; one son-in-law Edward (Stacey) Russell; one brother Roger (Cheryl) Trent; two cousins...

May 21, 2021

Always a Song in her Heart 

 

Lois McCann, born May 17th,1932 

Said final goodbyes to loved ones May 24th, 2021.

Born to Richard and Clara (Kwarta) Ernst in Joliet, Illinois, she was a lifetime resident of Joliet.

Preceded in death by husband Edward C. McCann and son Paul F McCann. 

Survived by Lawrence J. McCann (Jessie) Carl E. McCann,...

May 10, 2021

Ted Lega

         Theodore R Lega of Joliet, age 77, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday May 10 at Lightways Joliet Hospice with his wife at his side.

Ted is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Marsha Lega and his adored children Ted (Corey) Lega, Stephanie (John) Perella. He is survived by 4 amazing...

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 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 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 25, 2021

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...