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Shirley Maloney
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...
Martin J. Leggero
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)...
Ignacio Gamboa Guerrero
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,...
Dorie A. Schober-Bene
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...
Argelia De San Juan Ontiveros De Santos
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...
Joseph John Dulny
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...
Alice Scheffler
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...
John F. Blaesing
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...
Francis Lazarus
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...
Helen J. Bittle
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...
Deacon John P. Shea
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...
Acquanetta Polley
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...
Nancy Jones
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...
Gary Matthew Stubler
Oct 31, 2024
Gary M. Stubler
Age 74, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Silver Cross Hospital.
Survived by three brothers Tom Stubler, Al (Cindy) Stubler and Don (Debbi) Stubler; one sister Carol (Rick O’Sullivan) Romberg. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his parents Arthur J. and Marjorie A. (Fox) Stubler.
Born in Joliet, Gary was a lifelong resident. He graduated from...
John W. Erickson
Oct 30, 2024
John W. Erickson
Age 80, passed away suddenly, Wednesday October 30, 2024.
Survived by his son Patrick Erickson; step children Vanessa Kinman and Mark McKeown; former wife Victoria Figueroa; sister-in-law Valerie Kinman; brother-in-law Tom (Kim) Kinman; sister-in-law Amy Kinman.
Preceded in death by his parents John and Carrie (Munson) Erickson; brother Christopher Kinman.
John was born in Chicago, IL and living in Hammond, IN.
He...
Charles Mike Black Jr.
Oct 28, 2024
Charles M. Black Jr. "Mike”
Age 52, passed away suddenly October 28, 2024.
Survived by his wife Vivian (Muthart) Black; children Samantha (Kevin) Smalley, Brittany (Jason) Jennings Kolanda, Sabrina Black and Chelsea Black; grandson Hunter Smalley; father Charles Black Sr.; sister Cynthia Black and nephew Christopher Garecht.
Preceded in death by his mother Jacquelyn (Jursinovich) Black.
Born in Joliet, a Joliet- Channahon resident. Mike...
Sharon Ann Mead
Oct 20, 2024
Sharon Ann Mead Born: November 19, 1942 Died: October 20, 2024 Sharon Ann Mead, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024 with her family by her side at Provence St Joseph Hospital.
Sharon is survived by her niece and caretaker Dianna (Mead) Anderson (Charles) of Rockford, IL, niece Dannette (Mead) Young(James) of Bolivar, MO., nephew Howard Mead (May)...
Jean A. Bergeson
Oct 18, 2024
Jeanie Ann Bergeson
May 30, 1957 – October 18, 2024
Jeanie Ann Bergeson, 67, of New Lenox, IL passed away at 6:05 PM Friday, October 18, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox, IL.
She was born on May 30, 1957 in Joliet, IL to George and Belva (Revels) Bergeson. Jeanie was an acclaimed musician and worked as a pianist, organist and violinist....
William B. Ellinger
Oct 14, 2024
William B. Ellinger
Age 75, passed away suddenly Monday October 14, 2024 at his home.
Survived by his daughter Deanna (Billy) Chapman; son Damen (Rachel) Ellinger; grandchildren Jacob, Vivian and Elijah Chapman and Edison Ellinger; siblings Kathy Ellinger, Mark Ellinger and Terri Ellinger. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his spouse Linda Ellinger; parents Leymoine and Mary (Bucciferro) Ellinger; one brother...
Mary A. Clennon
Sep 26, 2024
Mary Ann Clennon, 86, died peacefully at home in Joliet IL September 26th, 2024. Born to Nicholas and Margaret (nee Salata) Kirincich January 4th,1938 in Joliet IL. She is survived by her daughters, Maggie Clennon Reberg and Maureen Clennon, granddaughter Grace Reberg, brother Nicholas (Betty) Kirincich, sisters Christy (Richard deceased ) Boban and Patricia (William deceased ) Frescura. Also many...
