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Delores M. Sellars
January 4, 2025
Delores May “Dee” Sellars (nee Bland)
Age 78, of Joliet, IL, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025, at University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, IL. Dee was born in Centralia, IL to the late Vernon V. and Esther (nee Haney) Bland. Beloved wife of the late Vernon L. Sellars; loving mother of Vernon (Roxanne) Sellars, the late Michael Sellars, and the...
Gerald A. Donaldson Jr.
January 4, 2025
GERALD A DONALDSON JR.
Age 72 of Tinley Park, passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at South Suburban Hospital in Hazel Crest.
Gerald is survived by his loving family, wife of 52 years Diane Donaldson (Maas), children, Heather (Bill) Osborne, Gerald A. (Stephanie) Donaldson III, Amanda (Terry Barham) Donaldson, brother, Scott Donaldson, grandchildren, Nicole Osborne, Danielle Osborne, Justin Osborne, Jacqueline Donaldson,...
Mary C. Pipala
January 4, 2025
MARY C. PIPALA (BURKE)
Age 67 of Monee, passed away on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at her home.
Mary is survived by her loving family, husband, Greg Pipala, sons, Phil (fiancé Tanya Liedtke) Pipala, Nick (fiancé Kathy Bailey) Pipala, grandson Andrew Pipala, brother in-law, Jeff (Sue) Pipala and beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents,...
Jean M. Dinnocenzo
January 3, 2025
JEAN M. DINNOCENZO (ROCK)
Age 95 of Park Forest, passed away on Friday, January 3rd 2025 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
Jean is survived by her loving family, children, Jerry (Janet) Dinnocenzo, Jim (Christine) Dinnocenzo, Jody (Carl) Indovina, grandchildren, Tony (Allison) Dinnocenzo, Stephanie (Mark) Ott, Sarah (Joe) Drover, Christopher Dinnocenzo, Allie (Vince Cook) Indovina, great grandchildren, Dominic Dinnocenzo, Mia Dinnocenzo,...
E. Wayne Thomas
January 1, 2025
E. WAYNE THOMAS
Age 92, of Crest Hill, entered into his heavenly home on Wednesday, January 1st, 2025 at Lightways Hospice House in Joliet.
Wayne is survived by his loving family, wife of 70 years, Barbara A. Thomas (Rex), daughters, Lisa J. (Gary) Beins, Mary Beth Thomas, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Owen G....
William G. Simnick Sr.
January 1, 2025
WILLIAM 'Bill' GEORGE SIMNICK, SR
September 28, 1939 - January 1, 2025
85, of New Lenox, IL. William passed away suddenly and peacefully with his daughter Linda by his side, surrounded by his grandchildren and great grandchildren. William suffered a stroke at home on October 4, 2024. He was able to enjoy a final visit with his son Dennis during his illness,...
Gerald D. Kettwig
January 1, 2025
Gerald (Dale) Kettwig
Born 1936 went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully on January 1, 2025. Preceeded in death by his loving wife of 32 years Connie, his parents Floyd and Bessie Kettwig, and his older sibling Donald Kettwig. Gerald, known as Jerry, was a lifelong resident of Joliet. He was a veteran of The Korean War. Worked his entire...
Diane S. D'Alberto
January 1, 2025
Diane (Allbert) D’Alberto
Beloved wife of Albert D’Alberto; Loving mother of Jesse Painter, Dana Painter, And Jayme Painter (Tammy). Devoted step mother of Lisa Ercoli (Garry), Michelle Amos (Jeff), Denny D’Alberto (Rachel), and Fred D’Alberto. Cherished Grandmother of Daniel Mayes, Dillon Myslinski (Stephanie), Brittney Painter, Jayme Painter Jr. (Lexi), Jessica Painter (David), Jesse Mayes (Chasity), Lindsay Wasson (Tony), Tori Crawford (Ryan),...
Roberto S. Reyes
December 31, 2024
ROBERTO S. REYES
Age 51, of New Lenox, passed away on Tuesday, December 31st, 2024 at his home.
Roberto is survived by his loving family, wife, Jodi Reyes (Cameron), children, Summer Reyes, Zander Reyes, parents, Robert & Kathleen Reyes (Koch), aunt & uncle, Sharon (Jeff) Wilson and numerous cousins.
Roberto was a former Eagle Scout and Electrician for Local #134. He greatly enjoyed...
Laura J. Regis
December 30, 2024
Laura J. Regis, age 78, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
Laura is survived by her beloved husband, Patrick Regis; her son, Chris (Charlene) Regis; grandchildren, Savannah (Lou) Regis and Carter Krawczyk; her great grandson Giovanni; and her brother Daniel Brown.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and G. Meredith (nee Richard) Brown,...
Jacqueline F. Heitman
December 30, 2024
Jacqueline F. Heitman (nee Cure)
Age 79 passed away Monday, December 30, 2024. Jackie was born in Blue Island, IL to the late George and Esther (nee Stolarek) Cure. Beloved wife of David K. Heitman; loving mother of the late Susan (Tim) Clark, Jennifer (John) Wielgosz and Dave (Alison) Heitman; cherished grandmother of Gaige Wielgosz, Austin Wielgosz, Aubrey Clark, Jake Wielgosz,...
Jakob Anthony Mayo
December 29, 2024
Jakob A. "Jake" Mayo
Age 33, of Chicago, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 29, 2024. Jakob was born in Joliet, IL to Timothy and Krista (nee DelSasso) Mayo. Jakob was a graduate of Joliet Central High School and also a graduate of Harrington College of Design, Chicago, IL. He was employed as an Installation Manager at Moss, Inc, Franklin...
Frank M. Hohm
December 27, 2024
Frank Michael Hohm, age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, in Lemont, Illinois.
Frank was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 11, 1939, to the late Blanche Herzberger and Edward Hohm. Frank married Nancy Elizabeth Goreham on August 13, 1960, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Frank served in the United States Air Force and later joined and retired from...
Michael James Barnhart
December 26, 2024
Michael James Barnhart
Age 58, of New Lenox, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Silver Cross Hospital, New Lenox, IL. Beloved husband of Lisa (nee Sieracki) Barnhart, loving father of Marty (Rachel Turner) Laughlin and Daniel Eber; devoted son of Joyce (late Ed) Miller; dear brother of Lisa (Tom) Schwer, Eddie (Jennifer) Miller, Michelle (George) Miller-Kavarta, and Natalie...
Antonio J. Venezia Jr.
December 26, 2024
Antonio J. Venezia, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on December 26, 2024 at age 92. Tony (A.J.) was born December 20, 1932 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Antonio J. Venezia, Sr. and Zulime Venezia (nee Agnelli). Tony received doctorates in dentistry and orthodontia from University of Tennessee and Northwestern University. Tony was a Lieutenant Colonel of the United States...
Carolyn Josephine Rogge
December 26, 2024
Carolyn J. Rogge 83, was born in Chicago to the late Frank and Alberta Gracious and passed away December 26, 2024. Beloved wife of the late James H. Rogge; loving mother of Robert (Linda) Rogge, and Patricia (Dwight) Knapp; loving grandma of Mitchell (Colleen Bulow) Knapp, Michael Knapp, and Kayla (Fiancé Eric Ryan) Rogge; loving sister of Thomas (Darlene) Gracious;...
Joyce Ann Hollatz
December 25, 2024
Joyce Ann Hollatz (nee Carroll)
Age 95, a lifelong resident of the New Lenox/ Joliet area passed away December 25, 2024.
Joyce was born in Joliet, IL to the late Howard and Elsie (nee Holman) Carroll. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence W. Hollatz, DDS; loving mother of the late Lawrence F. (Alice Fernandez) Hollatz, the late Mark (Libby) Hollatz, and Lisa...
Kellie M. Hummel-Barnett
December 25, 2024
Kellie M. Hummel-Barnett 50, of New Lenox was born November 15, 1974 and passed away December 25, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joel Ray Bultsma; loving mother of Thomas Riley, Josh (Amelia Bodie) Bultsma, and Nick ( Sarah) Bultsma; dear sister of Shannon Mueller, Danielle Hummel, and Kathleen Hummel; proud mom of her four legged companion Piper. Kellie loved...
Susan A. Tate
December 25, 2024
Susan A. Tate 61, of New Lenox, was born in Cicero, IL to the late Joseph and Rava Dakin and went home to be with her Lord and savior on December 25, 2024. Susan married the love of her life Billy W. Tate on June 7, 1986. Loving mother of Justin (Tiffany) Tate, and Jordan (Taylor) Tate; proud grandma of...
Wendell Lee "Butch" Bormet
December 24, 2024
Wendell L. “Butch” Bormet
Age 76 0f LaPorte, IN, formerly of Mokena, IL passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve morning surrounded by family. Wendell was born in Joliet, IL to the late Vernon and Alice (nee Kochel) Bormet.
Loving father of Sean (Teri) Bormet and Ryan (Meg) Bormet; cherished grandfather of Zoë Bormet, Bennett Bormet, and Lucille Bormet; dear brother of Carolyn...
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