OBITUARIES
Francis D. Szabo
Apr 7, 2024
Francis D. Szabo
Age 80, passed away Sunday April 7, 2024 at Advent Health Hospital, Bolingbrook.
Survived by his three children Cynthia Szabo, Lori (Tim) Theobald and Christopher Szabo; three grandchildren Joshua Szabo, Tyler and Emilee Theobald; three sisters Rose Korwin, Carol Hoffman and Kathy Szabo. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his wife Linda (Jones) Szabo; parents Francis...
John W. Buell
Mar 28, 2024
John W. Buell passed away on March 28, 2024, at the age of 89, with his family at his side. Born in Waukegan, Ill., on Feb. 5, 1935, to Carlos and Sara (Warner) Buell. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Bonnie (Rudland) Buell, two brothers Monte and Phillip (in infancy), daughter Cathleen Killacky, stepdaughters Debra...
Charlene M. Juricic
Mar 25, 2024
CHARLENE M. JURICIC
Charlene M Juricic, 87, of Arlington Heights, IL died Monday, March 25, 2024. Visitation will be held Saturday, March 30th from 9 – 10:30am at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home in Joliet, IL followed by a funeral service. Burial will immediately follow at Resurrection Cemetery in Romeoville.
Charlene was born November 29, 1936 in Alhambra, CA, the daughter of Augusta and...
Raymond Gurnitz
Mar 22, 2024
Raymond Gurnitz
“Uncle Ray”
Age 87, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024 at his home with family by his side.
Survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Susan (John) Curry, Theresa (James) Woodhall and Tanya (Justin) Emmert; great nieces and great nephews Johnny (Kristyn) Curry, Charles (Tanya) Curry, Crystal (Robert) Kirby, Heather (Ronny) Nielsen, Amanda (Stephen) Chaves, Gage Curry, Haylie Curry and Skyler...
Sharon Dortch
Mar 21, 2024
Sharon Dortch Age 58 of Lockport, Il.
Passed away on March 21, 2024.
Sharon was the beloved daughter of Thedo and Verda Dortch.
Loving sister to Darrell Dortch and the Late Michelle Dortch.
Cherished mother of Thedra Dortch, Latiche Dortch, Emma Dortch, Verda Dortch, Jeremy Dortch, and Marcus Sean Stewart.
Devoted grandmother of: Michael, Aniya, Joseph, Malayah, Alexandria, Makayala, Tayshawn, Tyshawn, Sanyah, Tristianna, Ember, Kai.
A...
Lorraine R. Devine
Mar 19, 2024
Lorraine R. Devine
Age 92, passed away Tuesday March 19, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home, with her family by her side.
Survived by her daughter Kathy Devine; sons Dan, Jim and Tom Devine; grandchildren Meghan (Matt) Rafferty and Patrick (Lauryn) Devine; great grandchildren Lyla and Gavin Rafferty; numerous nieces and nephews including special nieces Jeni, Jill and Shelly; dear friend Jean Conroy.
Preceded...
Edwin S. Kursell
Mar 15, 2024
Edwin S. Kursell
Age 87, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home.
Survived by his loving wife Joyce (Eberhart) Kursell; daughter Melissa (Gary) Kambic grandchildren Fabiana (Frank) and Gabriel, daughter Christine (CM) Smyth grandchildren Anna, Elizabeth, Tristan, Wyatt and Shaeline, son Michael (Anita) Kursell and son Nick (Kim) Kursell grandchildren Keara (Austin) and Kayla; cousins William (Mary Ellen) Kursell...
Doris Mae Ferguson
Mar 12, 2024
Doris Mae Ferguson, 91, passed away March 12, 2024 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home. Doris was born August 25, 1932 in Joliet to Bertram and Mary Anne “Mae” (Sullivan) Stein. A graduate of St. John’s Grade School and Providence High School, she resided in the Joliet area her entire life. She was employed at the Twin Door Restaurant, Ruberoid, and...
Teresa A. Shepherd
Mar 6, 2024
Teresa A. Shepherd died on March 6, 2024 at home in Joliet surrounded by family.
She was born on September 6, 1939 in Wilmington, IL to Orlan and Jessie (nee Seehafer) Downey.
She was the mother of 6 girls; Mattie (Larry) Becker, Kimberly Varju, Jackie Becker, Connie (David) Edwards, Serena (David) Colegrove and Jamie (Oudone “Donnie”) Sariyavong.
Teresa is survived by her grandchildren, Jessica (Kyle) Plotts, Cody (McKenzie) Becker, Valerie...
Gabriel Carreno, Sr.
Mar 6, 2024
Gabriel Carreno, Sr.
Age 83, passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home with family by his side.
Survived by his devoted and loyal wife, Enedina Carreno; children Julia (Ed) Clemens, Anna (Richard) Groff, Susan (Michael) Kljaich, Gabriel (Jeannie) Carreno Jr., Adam (Deb) Juarez, Mark (Patricia) Juarez, Terra (Phil) Chapman and Nicole (Pete) Proimos; grandchildren Sara, Kevin, Eric, Ashton, Cecelia, Joseph,...
Paul L. Nemenski
Mar 5, 2024
Paul L. Nemenski
Age 82, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Lightways Hospice
Home.
Survived by one son Vincent Nemenski; one daughter Tracey (Michael) Szubryt; three grandsons Patrick, Brad and Zack Szubryt; sister-in-law Mary Ana Nemenski; one niece Tessana Nemenski and one nephew Phillip Nemenski.
Preceded in death by his parents Charles and Irene (Schmucker) Nemenski; three brothers Charles, Phillip and Robert Nemenski.
Born...
Catherine M. Kostelc
Mar 2, 2024
Catherine Mary (Carli) Kostelc, 78, passed away peacefully at home in Joliet, Illinois surrounded by loved ones on March 2, 2024.
Cathy was born on June 29, 1945, in Joliet, IL. She lived in Joliet her entire life, attending St. Paul Grade School and St. Francis High School Academy.
After high school, she went to work at Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL,...
Anthony J. Riggs
Feb 27, 2024
Anthony J. Riggs
Age 55, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Lightways Hospice home with family by his side.
Survived by his mother Barbara Jane (Whitmer) Riggs; one brother Dan (Tammy) Riggs; niece and nephews Logan (Kate), Sydney and Jack Riggs; one great niece Adalyn Riggs.
Preceded in death by his father Jospeh Riggs (2022).
Born in Joliet, a lifelong resident. Anthony...
Mavis L. Barski
Feb 22, 2024
Mavis L. (Kohlmeier) Barski
Age 90, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 at her home with family by her side.
Preceded in death by first husband Charlie Senko; second husband Edward Barski; parents Irvin and Ruth “Ruby” (Norman) Kohlmeier; sister-in-law Karen Kohlmeier.
Survived by her son Alan Barski; daughter-in-law Jacalyn Samoska-Barski; grandchildren Jessica (Doug Iafollo) Samoska and Matthew (Michelle Thompson) Barski; great grandchildren...
Shirley L. Swithin
Feb 19, 2024
Shirley Louise (Barnes) Swithin, Age 97 passed away peacefully at Beacon Hill, in Lombard, IL on February 19, 2024. Shirley was born in Joliet, IL. She excelled at being a Wife and Mother. During her working career outside of the home, she was a secretary, an accountant, and brokerage cashier. She helped at the schools, Westminster Presbyterian...
Roxane M. Holt
Feb 18, 2024
Roxane Holt, 59, passed away tragically on February 18th. She was a beloved, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Roxane was born January 3, 1965, in Joliet, Illinois, where she spent her formative years and continued to live most of her adult life. She graduated from Joliet West and went on...
Walter P. Kretzler III
Feb 18, 2024
Walter P, “Buddy” Kretzler, III
Our beloved son, brother, and uncle, Walter P. “Buddy” Kretzler, III, 65, of Joliet, IL tragically passed Sunday, February 18th, 2024 alongside his wife Roxane Holt Kretzler, whom he adored. Buddy was born to Henrietta and Walter Kretzler on October 15, 1958 in Aberdeen, MD. The family made their home in Leetsdale, PA shortly thereafter.
Buddy graduated from Quaker...
Patricia Ann Schultz
Feb 14, 2024
Patricia A. Schultz (nee Wieczorek), age 76, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice of Joliet on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, with her loving family by her side. Born in LaSalle, Illinois on April 1, 1947, to Anthony and Darlene (nee Toll) Wieczorek. Preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Michael and Paul, and beloved husband Robert Schultz. Survived by her...
Ryan David Mott
Feb 12, 2024
Ryan D. Mott born October 27, 1975 died February 12, 2024.
Ryan Mott passed away at the age of 48 on Tuesday, February 12, 2024 at Hinsdale South High School. He was born in Kankakee, Illinois. He was the son of Paul and Maryjo Mott. He grew up In Kankakee, Danville, and Joliet. He graduated from Joliet West High School. He...
