OBITUARIES

Apr 12, 2021

Ruby G. Bargas, age 90, formerly of Joliet, IL died on April 12, 2021 in Houston, TX after a short illness.  Visitation and the funeral service will be held at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home in Joliet, IL on Thursday, April 29th.  Visitation will be from 9-11 AM and the funeral service will commence at 11 AM.  Interment will follow the funeral...

Apr 10, 2021

Joule L Heck-Mead native of Joliet passed away April 10, 2021 at St Joseph Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial at Cathedral of St Raymond Nonnatus on Tuesday, April 20 at 10 AM followed by burial at Mount Olivet Cemetery, Wilmington IL. Complete obituary will be published at a later date. Arrangements by Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home.

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Apr 9, 2021

Edith Krok

Nee: Korak

Age 95, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at her home with family be her side.

Survived by children Andy (Tina) Krok, Georgina Krok, Judy (Jerry) Drobick, Michael (Pauline) Krok, Joseph Krok, Mary Kittle and Roberta (Tim) McGraw.   19 Grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by her husband William...

Apr 8, 2021

Apr 7, 2021

Thomas N. Tuck 1949-2021 Thomas Tuck passed away in his hometown of Joliet, Illinois, on April 7th, after having been surrounded by family and love throughout the Easter weekend. Tom was born in Chicago on November 7th, 1949 to parents Raymond and Irene (nee Hickey) Tuck. Tom spent his youth in Chicago, growing up with lifelong friend, Tom Hionis. Tom...

Apr 2, 2021

 

Rosemarie Robertson

Nee: Pochervina

 

Age 92, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home, with family by her side.

Survived by son Joseph J. Robertson; grandchildren Michelle (Matt) Zanzola, Katie Jo Robertson, Shannon Robertson and David Robertson Jr.; two great grandchildren Maya and Alexandor Zanzola and sister-in-law Nancy E. Pochervina.  Special friend Danielle Decman; numerous nieces and...

Mar 24, 2021

Ricardo Regalado, 92 years of age passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Edward Hospital in Naperville, with his wife at his side.

 Ricardo was born May 25, 1928 in La Palmita, Nuevo León, México.  He was the seventh of thirteen children born to Loreto Regalado and Julia Salinas.  Ricardo is survived by his wife of 64 years, Tayde (Martínez)...

Mar 21, 2021

Delores Diane Riley was born on October 12, 1948 to the late Rev. Miller L. and late Frances Riley (Elston) in Joliet, Illinois. She departed this life on March 21, 2021 in Joliet Illinois.

Delores attended Joliet Public Schools. Over the years she provided childcare to many families.

Delores accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt....

Mar 18, 2021

Adalberto aka "Al" Rivera, age 64 of Plainfield, passed away on March 18th, 2021 at Lutheran General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico then a resident of the beautiful city of Chicago. Then lived in Plainfield, Illinois for the last 23 years. He is the son of...

Mar 13, 2021

Mar 7, 2021

Raul Toledo Age 26 of Bolingbrook, IL. Passed away on March 7, 2021 with family and friends by his side.

Raul was the loving significant other of Dainy Brainin. Beloved son to Raul Toledo Sr. and Mariana P Toledo.

Devoted father of Yzabella Toledo

Visitation will be held at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral home on Friday March 12, 2021 from 3PM to...

Mar 5, 2021

 

Patricia Klein

Nee: McCarney

Age 86, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at Villa Franciscan.

Survived by two daughters Sharon (Ron) Nagra and Ruth Klein; grandchildren Chris (Erica) Nagra, Brian (Erin) Nagra and Jeff (Rachel) Nagra, Thomas Meek, Jon Klein, Trisha Klein and Austin Klein;  and numerous great  grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Klein Sr.;...

Feb 25, 2021

Joaquin M. Diaz Joaquin M. Diaz, 57 years of age, passed away peacefully Thursday February 25, 2021 at Morris Hospital. He was born August 16, 1963 in Juatis, Mexico, however, Joaquin spent the majority of his life living in Joliet, Illinois. Joaquin was a sympathetic, selfless, and compassionate man, with a sprinkle of sarcasm. He was a lifelong faithful member...

Feb 24, 2021

Susanne Elliott Manner, born May 5, 1947 in New York City, New York, passed away after a 100+ day courageous battle with Covid-19 on February 24, 2021 with family by her side.  

Susanne grew up in Summit, New Jersey with her parents, John and Lorraine Elliott (deceased) and her 2 siblings, Diane and Johnny.  After graduating from Summit High, Susanne...

Feb 17, 2021

Thomas Maikoff, age 69, passed away February 17, 2021. Tom was born in Altamont, NY where he spent many years of his life.  He attended Parks College of Engineering Aviation & Technology at St. Louis University graduating with an Aviation Degree. He worked for GE in the nuclear department for 25 years working with BWR’s, traveling all over the United...

Feb 14, 2021

Feb 8, 2021

 

Mary Jane Gromos

Nee: Rafac

 

Age 84, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 a t Joliet Community Hospice Home.

Survived by her two sons Edward (Beth) and David (Kim) Gromos; three grandsons Zachary, Blake and Cade; one brother Paul P. (Mary Ann) Rafac.

Preceded in death by her husband Edward Gromos; parents Paul Peter and Anna B. (Kuma)...

Feb 4, 2021

Jan 31, 2021

Elizabeth "Betty" Barnes, 93, beloved Mother and Grandmother, was called to her eternal resting place on January 31, 2021. She entered this world on November 26, 1927 in Joliet, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband David L. Barnes son Roger Barnes and her parents William and Frieda (Riemer) Schmekel. She is survived by two sons Stephen (Judy)...

Jan 27, 2021

Maria F. Del Orbe

Age 77, passed away Wednesday January 27, 2021.

Survived by, her son Virgilio O. Jimenez Del Orbe; her daugther Lenny I. Jimenez Del Orbe; her daughter Juanita Del Orbe; her extended family loving sons Machlin Thomas and Mike Swaney; her grandchildren, Lisandy, Hakeem, Ahjai, Azia, and great-grandchildren Katherine and Wesker; and her sister Pura Del Orbe.

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