OBITUARIES

Aug 3, 2023

 

Sean Patrick Keniley (aka Krash) passed peacefully Thursday, August 3, 2023, after a courageous battle with Spinal Cerebellar Ataxia III, (SCA3 or Machado-Joseph Disease). Sean is survived by his loving children: Mercede (Alberte) Alberte with grandson Noah of Navarre, FL; Charity Keniley & fiancé Cody Clopton, of Springfield, MO; Lexie Keniley of South Hill, VA and Corey (Brook)Koch and...

Jul 26, 2023

 

Mary Ann Theriault, 60, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on January 28, 1963, to Margaret and William Steinert in Chicago, Illinois. She grew up with older brothers Dan and Bill, and older sisters, Judy, Nancy, Donna, and Bonnie. As the years went on Mary gained sister-in-laws, Sharon and Karen and...

Jul 19, 2023

 

Wendy “Jody” Meyers

Nee: Dwyer

 

Age 73, passed away Wednesday July 19, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home.

 Survived by her daughter Kim (Nick) Kursell; granddaughters Keara (Austin) Pille and Kayla Kursell; one sister Judy Hendricks; nephew Michael Hendricks; great nephews Zachary and Johnathon Hendricks; great niece Elizabeth Hendricks.   Jody’s precious cats Baby and Milo also survive.

 Preceded in...

Jul 13, 2023

Wanda Borgra  

Nee Reeder    Age 85, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at Arcadia Care Morris.

Survived  by her children Denise Jensen, Jeff (Deana) Borgra, Tony (Cindy) Borgra and Leann Grinis; grandchildren Jamie, Laura, Steven, Ryan, Raymond, Thomas, Abigail, Dana, Brynna, Jacob, Philip, Kevin, Riley and Erin;  5 great grandchildren Faith, Colin, Emery, Evelyn and Owen.  Numerous...

Jul 9, 2023

 

Sidney Amos McAdory

Age 73, of Joliet, gained his wings on Sunday July 9, 2023, with his family by his side.

He was born on October 8, 1949, in Laurel Mississippi to Amos McAdory and Minnie Hamilton.   He was a Vietnam Veteran 82nd Airborne Unit from 1969-1971.   He worked a Grants Appliances for 30 plus years until he retired.

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Jul 1, 2023

 

James Earl England

James (Jim) England passed peacefully in his sleep at Mill Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center in Springfield, Illinois on July 1, 2023.  Jim was born January 4, 1927, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Danville, Illinois, to Paul L. and Eleanor D. England.  He had one brother, Paul (Buck) England, who died in April of 2006.

Jim...

Jun 29, 2023

 

Marilynn L. Plese

 

Nee: Cox

Marilynn L. Plese passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023 in Joliet, IL after a short illness.  She is survived by her children Susan (Jim) Kluzek and David (Betsi) Plese, and her beloved grandchildren James and Christina Kluzek and Claire and Sophia Plese, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many wonderful...

Jun 16, 2023

 

John P. Dague, age 65, of Joliet passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 16, 2023.

Loving father of two cherished sons, John (Tiffany) Dague and Greg Dague; proud and loving grandfather to Allie Dague; dear brother of Debbie (Tom) Grainger; cherished nephew of Jan (the late Ken) Jadron. caring and loving uncle of Christopher, Rebecca, Joey,...

Jun 13, 2023

 

Eunice Taylor

February 18, 1934 — June 13, 2023

 

Eunice Hutton Taylor, 89, passed away peacefully after a brief but courageous battle with cancer on June 13, 2023.  Her loving family was by her side.   

 

Eunice is survived by her beloved husband John Taylor; her three children Tim (Teresa) Taylor, Dave (Alexandra) Taylor, and Jenny...

Jun 12, 2023

 

Joseph M. Dwyer

Age 69, passed away Monday June 12, 2023 in Barron, Wisconsin.

Born and raised in Joliet, moving to Chetek, WI over 30 years ago.    He graduated from Joliet Central High School Class of 1972, where he was involved in Football, Hockey and Track.   Worked with the Laborers union until the late 1980’s.  In Wisconsin Joe was...

Jun 11, 2023

 

Jack H. Rogers Jr.

 

Age 73, passed away suddenly June 11, 2023.

 

Survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Patricia (Bontrager) Rogers; children Jeff (Lori) Rogers and their children Jake and Ryan, Jennifer Rogers, Timothy Rogers, Jesse Rogers, Rebecca (Nathan) McCord and Heather (Larry) Leffler and their children Astrid and Lina; one sister Debbie Holloway and...

Jun 8, 2023

 

Rick W. Bailey

Age 66, of Lockport, IL, passed away at home on June 8, 2023.

He was a graduate of Joliet West High School.   He was a retired union carpenter with Cook County Local #174.  Rick’s favorite pass time was fishing and spending time at the River with friends, especially Danny and Carol Moore.  Rick was so easy...

Jun 5, 2023

 

Marilyn Lonzo (née Nolan), 89, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2023, in the company of her loving son, Tom Lonzo, and daughter-in-law, Margaret.  Marilyn was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Helen Nolan (née Krings), her husband, Warren Lonzo, her brother, Walter Nolan, Jr., and most recently, her beloved daughter, Julie Minato (née Lonzo).

“Mimi” is survived by...

Jun 5, 2023

 

 

David G. Jefferies

Age 65, passed away Monday June 6, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home.

Survived by his mother Doris L. (Wirtz) Jefferies; son Austin Klein; grandchildren Seth and McKenna Klein; brothers Dan (Nan) Jefferies, Don (Angie) Jefferies and Duane (Sandy) Jefferies.  Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Preceded in death by his father David C. Jefferies.

Born...

Jun 4, 2023

Jun 1, 2023

 

With great love and deep sorrow we announce the passing of Ronald James Dodd (Ron), age 57, of Eagle Mountain, Utah, previously of Plainfield, Illinois. Ron was born in Benton Harbor, MI on October 22, 1965 to Jack and Linda Dodd and instantly brought joy into their lives as their first born child. He was a phenomenal older brother...

May 30, 2023

 

Eudelia Asa

Nee: Hernandez

 

Age 100, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County.

Survived by her children Delores Hernandez, David (Debbie) Medina, Rachel (Jaime) Manzo, Anna Serrato Platt, and Virginia (Eugene) Luna; grandchildren Theresa, Natalia, Marcelanio Jr., Elizabeth, Jennifer, David Jr., Jaime Jr., Claudia, Alejandro, Cruz, Vina, Arturo, Richard, Valeria, Valentina,...

May 27, 2023

 

Charles Burnell Curtis

Born November 8, 1951 in McComb, MS.  Charles was born to Arnell and Carleane Curtis.  He was the first born of four children.   Charles and his parents moved to Chicago at the age of six months.  He attended school and graduated from Kenwood High School.   

Charles served in the United States Navy for three years.  ...

May 26, 2023

 

Edward D. Carik

 

Age 55, passed away May 26, 2023.

 Survived by his mother Atheline Carik; brothers Scott (Betty) Carik and Greg (Gail) Carik; one sister Andrea Weese; step son Kyle (Erin) Carli; grandchildren Tyler, Ben and Will.   Numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

 Preceded in death by his wife Lacey Carik; father Edward J....

May 20, 2023

 

DIANE LYNN JANOVYAK

(nee Gladkowski)

Diane Lynn Janovyak, of Shorewood, IL, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023, at Lightways Hospice, Joliet, IL, at the age of 74.  She was born in Joliet on December 12, 1948, to the late Edward and Netta (Oldani) Gladkoswki. She was also preceded in death by her father in-law and mother in-law, Steven...