OBITUARIES
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...
Clifford J. Theobald
Sep 25, 2024
Clifford J. Theobald
Age 76, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home.
Survived by his loving wife Susann (Persha) Theobald; two sons Tim (Lori) Theobald and Jeff (Jo Lynn) Theobald; grandchildren Tyler, Emilee, Kayla, Kelsey, Madalynn and Ryan; one brother Carl (Carol) Theobald. Numerous cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.
Preceded in death by his parents Frank A. and Frances...
Judith A. Rogers
Sep 14, 2024
Judith (Miller) Rogers passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet. Judi was born in Joliet, IL on November 4, 1943, the daughter of Arthur Miller and Rose (Ellena) Miller Freeman.
Judi is survived by her loving family. Her children Deborah (Shawn) Bredesen and David (Suzanne Meshkati) Rogers. Her grandchildren Sarah and Ryan Bredesen, and...
Marguerite "Marge" Greenfield
Sep 12, 2024
Marguerite F. Greenfield "Marge"
Nee: Nagle
Age 83, passed away peacefully Thursday September 12, 2024 at Lightways Hospice Home.
Devoted and loving mother of Mary (Andrew) Feldhaus, Susan (Jim) Batis and Maureen (Jose) Centeno; grandmother of Danielle, Aaron (Monica), Brian, Allyson (Aaron), Abigail (Joe), Mitchell (Summer), Olivia, Maggy and Sydney; great grandmother to Ava, J.D., Hawthorne, Lake, Lane, Audrey and Easton. Numerous nieces...
Sharon Y. Gutierrez
Sep 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sharon Y. Gutierrez on September 7th, 2024, at the age of 70.
Sharon was born to the late Harold and Christene Ellis (Rousey) in Key West, Florida on February 9th, 1954. She was the middle sibling to Diane Sasser, Harold Jonathon Ellis, James (Denise) Ellis, and Robert Ellis. She became...
Larry Sanders
Sep 6, 2024
Larry Sanders
Age 85, passed away Friday September 6, 2024 at the Parc of Joliet.
Survived by his son Gerald (Linda) Sanders; daughter Lisa (Joe) Ledesma; seven grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his wife Mildred (Orasco) Sanders; one son James (Gordo) Sanders; parents Vernon Coleman and Floyce (Stewart) Sanders and one brother Charles Sanders.
Born in Kosciusko,...
Billy Carl Masters
Sep 4, 2024
Billy Carl Masters
Age 81, passed away peacefully, Wednesday September 4, 2024 at home, with family by his side.
Survived by his loving wife of 60 years Diana (Elrod) Masters; children Edward (Heather) Masters, Larry Masters, Michael Masters and Sonya (Steve) DiNardo; grandchildren Monica, Jennifer, Bryan, Justin, Zulema, Bianca, Leylah, Mikey, Amira, Aaron, Courtney, Anthony, Amanda and Sara; 19 great grandchildren; one...
