OBITUARIES
Stephen Mayer Masters Sr.
Oct 11, 2020
Stephen Mayer Masters, Sr., born in Joliet, Illinois on September 5, 1941, died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving wife, Shirley, and children on October 11, 2020.
He was a lifelong resident of Joliet, graduating from Joliet Township High School. Steve then received his undergraduate and law degrees from Marquette University. Thereafter he practiced law for 40 years.
Steve...
Maria Esther Cabrera
Oct 6, 2020
Maria Esther “Coca” Cabrera
Age 57 of Joliet, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 6th, 2020 at Amita Health Saint Joseph Medical Center.
Born April 23, 1963 in Mexico City, Maria Esther was a longtime resident of Joliet and graduated from Joliet Central High School. First and foremost, she was a dedicated and loving mother. Her happiest moments in life were...
Arthur E. Stamm
Oct 4, 2020
Arthur E. Stamm “Art” passed away Sunday, October 4, 2020 at Amita St. Joseph Hospital. He is survived by his daughter, Karen (Paul) Drew, three grandchildren Phillip Stamm, Allison and Stacy Drew, very special family friend Christine Sorna, sister-in-law Cindy Pappas, sister-in-law Debbie (Tim) Hennessy and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife of close to...
Thomas A. Girard
Oct 2, 2020
Thomas (Tom) Girard (1974-2020)
Thomas A. Girard, age 46, of Lockport, IL, passed away Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 at home.
Tom is survived by his loving daughter Sydney. Parents, William Tally and Sue (Smiley) Girard; Brother Neal Girard and Sister and Brother-in Law, Amy and Gary Lee. He is also survived by niece, Niki Girard, nephews Ryan, Dylan and Jayden...
Elizabeth "Betty" C. Joutras-Brewer
Sep 28, 2020
Elizabeth "Betty" Charlotte (nee Ruettiger) Joutras Brewer, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 28, 2020 in Squires, Missouri.
A local visitation will be held for Betty on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 between the hours of 4:00 P.M. and 7:00 P.M. at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435. Funeral services will follow on Wednesday, October 7,...
Mary Ann Christensen
Oct 27, 2013
Mary Ann Christensen Nee: Flammini Age 66, passed away Sunday October 27, 2013 in Chicago, IL. Survived by her husband Duain Christensen Sr.; one son Duain Christensen Jr.; one sister Carol LaMonte. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded in death by her parents Albert and Mary Flammini. Born in Joliet, living in Joliet until moving to Ashkum, IL in...
Abel G. Benegas, Sr
Oct 22, 2013
Abel G. Benegas Sr. Age 96, Went to be with his heavenly Father on Tuesday October 22, 2013 at his home with his loving family at his side. Surviving three sons Abel (Theresa) Benegas Jr. of Joliet, IL, Barnabe Benegas of Joliet, IL and Levi (Donna) Benegas of Plainfield, IL; two daughters Donna Stewart of New Lenox, IL and Juanita...
Jesse Allen Painter
Oct 20, 2013
Jesse Allen Painter Our hearts were broken October 20, 2013, when Jesse Allen Painter, 48, left us. Survived by his loving mother Diane (Al) D'Alberto, wife Rhonda Cerney Painter; son Jesse (Chasity) Mayes; grandchildren Jesse and Brooklyn Mayes and daughter Jessica Painter. Survived by brothers Jayme and Donald Painter; sisters Dana Painter, Jennifer Carnaghi, Donell Basden and LaDonna Whitehead. Many...
Penny L. Love
Oct 11, 2013
Penny L. Love Nee: Whiteman Age 66, passed away Friday October 11, 2013 at Manor Care in Hinsdale, IL Survived by her son Robert (Jennifer) Love; one grandson James W. Love. Preceded in death by her parents Harold and Katherine (Krieger) Whiteman; one sister Bonnie Whiteman. Born in Joliet, living in Crest Hill most of her life. Penny worked for...
Lois K. Benich
Oct 11, 2013
Lois K. Benich Lois K. Benich, of Joliet, IL, passed away October 11, 2013. Preceded in death by her parents John and Barbara Benich and sister Dolores Surd. Lois is survived by her sister Beverly (Richard) Lasky; loved aunt of John (Jane) Surd, Felicia (Anthony) Boldrini, Briana (Larry) Domeracki, Peter (Linn) Surd, Leann (Brad) Maggart, Jeff (Karen) Lasky, Suzanne (Hal)...
Bonnie L. Robbins
Oct 4, 2013
Bonnie L. Robbins Nee: Juricic Age 46, passed away Friday October 4, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Ottawa, IL. Survived by her husband Steven Robbins; son Steven Robbins II; mother Mildred (Haase) Juricic; numerous Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by her father William L. Juricic; paternal and maternal grandparents. Born in Joliet, living in Ottawa. Bonnie graduated...
Virginia E. Jones
Oct 2, 2013
Virginia E. Jones "Ginny" Nee: Brereton Age 93, passed away Wednesday October 2, 2013 at Salem Village. Survived by one nephew Michael (Alice) Dehm of Plainfield; two nieces Kathleen Dehm of Vienna, VA and Dr. Ellen (Catherine Adler) Dehm of South Easton, MA; close great nieces Allison Dehm and Emily (Rob Infelise) Dehm; great great nephew Grayson Leo Infelise; great...
Antonio Alberico
Sep 29, 2013
Antonio Alberico Age 85. Passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Pascara, Italy. Resided most of life Crest Hill and later in New Lenox. Tony was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Korean Conflict. Life member of Stone City Post V.W.F. #2199, Club 66, American Italian Cultural Society, member of Cement...
Donna J. Bobbe
Sep 27, 2013
Donna J. Bobbe Nee: Beallis Age 74, passed away Friday September 27, 2013 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her children Janet (Ray) Fenili, John (Dona) Bobbe, James (Kim) Bobbe and Jeff (Kelly) Bobbe; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother Dennis (Carol) Beallis and two nieces. Preceded in death by her parents George and Winifred (Nickel) Beallis; loving...
Janet K. Edwards Love
Sep 25, 2013
Janet K. (Edwards) Love Nee: Rainbolt Age 78, passed away Wednesday September 25, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Survived by her husband Robert G. Love Sr.; children Dale (Connie) Edwards, Linda (Bruce) Tuntland, Carol (Donald) Bernardi and Cathy (John) Schmieder; step children Heather (Brian) Nelson and Robert G. (Sherri Ordos) Love Jr.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces...
Betty M. Markelz
Sep 24, 2013
Betty Markelz Nee: Linko Age 85, passed away peacefully, Tuesday September 24, 2013 at Walnut Grove Care Center in Morris. Loved by everyone who knew her. Survived by her daughter Dawn (Karl) Knoop; son Bill (Marianne) Markelz; blessed with grandchildren Trapper (Maureen) Markelz, Todd (Nicole) Markelz, Andrew (Lindsey) Marklez, Katie Markelz, Cody, Ryan Markelz and Shannon (Brad) Vetter; doubly blessed...
Betty Kambic
Sep 17, 2013
Betty Jean Kambic (nee Hill), 88, of Joliet, IL, passed away September 17, 2013. She was born December 13, 1924, in Earlville, to Ella and John Hill, and graduated from Earlville High School. She worked as a bookkeeper and bank loan assistant for many years. Throughout her life, she was an active volunteer, devoting her time to the PTA, Joliet...
Anthony P. D'Amico, Jr
Sep 10, 2013
Anthony Paul "Tony" D'Amico Jr. Age 80, at rest Tuesday, September 10, 2013. He was a lifetime resident of Joliet. He was a graduate of Joliet Township High School and Purdue University. He proudly served in the U.S. Army. He was a partner in the D'Amico Family Restaurants: D'Amico's 214, D'Amico's Banquets and Earl's Caf. During that time, he was...
Jacqueline Ann Tocwish
Sep 6, 2013
Jacqueline A. Tocwish Nee: Skuzinski Age 70, passed away suddenly Friday September 6, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center. Survived by her two children Colonel Timothy (Alicia) Tocwish USMC and Tamara (Chris) Johnson; grandchildren Casey and Danny Wilgosiewicz, Arisa and Thomas Tocwish; one brother John (Barbara) Skuzinski; best friends Hank Napierkowski and Betty Sturm. Loving nieces, nephews and friends...
Catherine Grace Kossett
Sep 3, 2013
Catherine Grace Kossett Nee: Ryder Born November 22, 1918, born to eternal life September 3, 2013. Preceded in death by her first husband Howard A. Shepardson, killed in action in W.W.II; her husband John M. Kossett; infant son Bruce Kossett and son Craig M. Kossett. Survived by her daughter Gloria Jean (Louis) Sanchez of Mojave, CA; her son Brian John...
