OBITUARIES
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...
Nancy C. Lotz-Felker-Wermer
Feb 10, 2024
Nancy C. Lotz-Felker-Wermer
Age 72, passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.
Survived by the love of her life Steven Wermer; her children Daniel (Pam) Felker, Kimberly (Gary) Felker, Roger (Melinda) Felker, Britney Wermer; brother Dennis Lotz; sister Kristen (Stella) Lotz; grandchildren Andrew Evans, Coltan Gatlin, Harley Felker, Hope Wermer, Andrew Feisley, Lilly Feisley, Michael Cox, Arianna...
George W. Voitik Sr.
Feb 8, 2024
George W. Voitik Sr.
Passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 at the age of 92 at Rock Run Memory Care, Joliet, where he was lovingly cared for by the staff and Lightways Hospice. His presence will be deeply missed by everyone whose lives he touched.
George is survived by his wife Isabel (Sefcik) Voitik; children George W. (Lindsay) Voitik Jr., Patrick (Mary...
Amy Louise Jones
Feb 7, 2024
AMY LOUISE JONES (NEE EATON)
FEB 26, 1960 – FEB. 7, 2024
Amy Louise Jones passed away at home with her husband, Donald L. Jones, at her bedside following a lingering fight with lung cancer.
Born in Plainfield on February 26, 1960, Amy is survived by her sons Henry (Sarah) and Matthew (Jessica) Nicola, siblings Timothy (Laurie) Eaton and Ruth (Tim) Armstrong, cherished...
Donna J. Abbott
Jan 30, 2024
Donna J Abbott passed away January 30, 2024, in Joliet, Illinois.
Donna Jean Bailey was born on June 24, 1935, in Green Valley, Illinois to Roy and Lottie (Goodwin) Bailey. She attended school in Green Valley and graduated as a salutatorian in 1953. She then attended the Methodist School for Nursing in Peoria and graduated in...
Billy L. Martin
Jan 28, 2024
Billy L. Martin
Age 92, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at Amita St. Joseph Medical Center.
Survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Joyce Martin; his children David Martin, Brenda Martin, Alan Martin and his husband Michael Maraz, Beverly Diann Highley and William Martin; granddaughter Heather Highley; sister Karen Ramsey and best companion Billy Boy, his dog.
Preceded in death by...
Camille J. Shroba
Jan 28, 2024
Camille J. Shroba
Nee: Bailey
Age 95, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home with family by her side.
Survived by her daughters Cheryl A. Haglund, Michelle L. (Charles) Prosise; Patricia H. (John) Simpson; Kathleen C. (Steve) Knoderer and Cynthia S. (Diane Piper) Shroba; grandchildren Alyssa C. Knoderer, Andrew (Mel) Knoderer, Eric (Jodi) Prosise, Steve (Jamie) Prosise, Adam (Stephanie) Prosise, Corie...
Paul D. Mott
Jan 25, 2024
Paul David Mott
Paul Mott passed away at the age of 77 on Thursday, 1/25/2024 at his home in Joliet with his high school sweetheart and wife of 55 years, Maryjo (Verchimak) Mott, at his side. Paul was born in Joliet on July 20, 1946, the son of Ken and Jean Mott. He grew up in Joliet and graduated...
