Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Shorewood, Illinois
Ronald E. Weiland
Jan 22, 2026
Ronald E. Weiland, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, Il. He was born June 02, 1932, in Chicago, a son of the late Theodore and Laverne Weiland.
Ron served his country in the United States Army for 2 years during the Korean War. He lived in Chicago, Illinois until he and his...
Arleen Garcia Ortega
Jan 6, 2026
Arleen Garcia Ortega, age 55, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026, surrounded by her devoted husband and children, after a courageous five-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on December 10, 1970, in Aurora, Illinois, Arleen lived a life marked by resilience, compassion, and unwavering devotion to her family and community.
Arleen embraced every role in her life with grace and...
John Lee Bouie Sr.
Dec 16, 2025
John was born June 4, 1953 to Rosalie and Roger Bouie in Rolling Fork Mississippi. After relocating with his family to Joliet Illinois, he attended Joliet public schools. John attended Midstate College in Peoria, Illinois. John’s favorite memory was when his mother sent him on his high school senior trip to Italy. John was employed by GAF And Borg–Warner.
John was...
Steven Charles Hanuska
Dec 13, 2025
Steven Charles Hanuska born July 27, 1982, passed away on December 13, 2025.
He is survived by his Father, Steven Hanuska; Stepmother, Karen Hanuska; Mother, Wanda (Woods) Hyzynski; his Brother, Mike Hanuska; Grandmother, Sarah Hanuska; his Fiancé, Jamie Lynn Rodriguez; her children, Alondra and Christian; along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, niece, nephews and good friends.
Preceded in death by his Grandparents,...
Brenda Kay Fields
Dec 4, 2025
Brenda Kay Fields was born in Caraway, Arkansas, on August 2nd, 1950, and passed away peacefully at St. Joe Hospital in Joliet, Illinois, on December 4, 2025, at the age of 75. She leaves behind a legacy of love, devotion, and strength that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.
She was preceded in death by...
James A. Kreitz
Oct 25, 2025
James (Jim) Allen Kreitz passed peacefully on the morning of October 25th, 2025, exactly two months from the date he lost his loving wife of 60 years, Judith Ann Kreitz, who passed on August 25th, 2025. His return home to Christ has reunited him with Judith and their precious daughter, Kasia, who passed 8 years prior. James is survived by...
Nancy E. Bartlett
Sep 23, 2025
It has come to pass that Nancy Ethel Bartlett has died peacefully in her home in Shorewood Illinois, at 4:51 a.m. on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Nancy was 93 years of age having been born in Somers Point, New Jersey on July 1, 1932 to Bill and Betty Martin, now deceased. Preceded in death by her older brother, George Martin...
Donna Rae Walsh
Sep 1, 2025
Donna Rae Walsh (nee Surges), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born to William Surges and Sylvia (Mandel) Surges, Donna grew up surrounded by a large and loving family. She later married the love of her life, Ronald Walsh, with whom she shared 60 wonderful years of marriage...
Judith Ann Kreitz
Aug 25, 2025
Judith Ann Kreitz (nee Brown) passed the morning of August 25th, 2025, and the world dimmed as a result. Judy is survived by her husband James, her four sons (daughters-in-law) Thad (Heidi), Kurt (Jennie), Eric (Toni) and Broc (Ashley) and her cherished grandchildren Emma, Lily, Ryne, Ben, Karis, Meredith, Isaiah, Rowan, William, Naomi and McKenzie. Her return home to Christ...
Betty Lou Findlay
Aug 12, 2025
Betty Lou Findlay, age 79, at rest on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, surrounded by her loving family, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Betty is survived by her loving husband, LaVerne Howard Findlay Jr.; children, Heaven (Matt Hill) Findlay, Stacy Shewmake, Kaleb Findlay, Kenneth Shewmake and Bobby (Valerie) Findlay; grandchildren, Aubrey James Hunt, Aandrea Hunt, Amber Noonan, Misti Shepherd, Kayley...
Carla J. Armstrong
Jul 29, 2025
Carla J. Armstrong (née Porter), age 59, passed away at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet, IL on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025.
Carla is survived by her loving husband Roger Armstrong; son Jason Cooper; stepdaughter Randi (Justin) Pecka; sister Paula (Mike) Nichols; brother-in-law Glen (Juanita) Armstrong; sister-in-law Debbie (Mark) Orr; grandchildren Warner and Cash Pecka; several cousins, nieces and...
Nancy Jane Crilly
Jul 24, 2025
Nancy Jane (Bruce) Crilly passed away on July 24, 2025. She was born in Joliet on May 11, 1925 to Harry Andrew and Claribel (Lyon) Bruce. She grew up in Lockport, attending grade and high schools there. She also attended the University of Illinois on a four-year scholarship, majoring in English and Spanish. Her career choices were interesting and varied,...
Bonnie Louella Parks
Jul 18, 2025
Bonnie Louella Parks, 74, passed away on July 18, 2025.
Bonnie cherished time spent with her grandchildren and will be remembered for the love she shared with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald Kibler and Alma Van Blaricom; her brother, Donald Kibler; brother-in-law, Larry Williams; and daughter-in-law, Sunshine Lakey.
Bonnie is survived by her loving husband, Roscoe James...
Joan L. Summers
Jul 9, 2025
Joan Summers (nee Purkey) was called home to be with the Lord on July 9th, 2025, at the age of 86. She passed into eternal glory peacefully while surrounded by her one & only child, son Phil Summers, & daughter-in-law, Amanda.
She was a life-long devout member of the LCMS Lutheran church, where she loved singing in the choir and volunteering...
Joanne I. Barnhart
Jul 9, 2025
Joanne I. Barnhart, a devoted and loving matriarch, was born on June 5, 1945, and passed away peacefully on July 9, 2025. Her life's journey was marked by kindness and a nurturing spirit that touched the hearts of many.
Joanne's love for her family was evident in all that she did. She is survived by her cherished daughters, Vicki Swidron and...
Karen Marie Grzybek
Jul 2, 2025
Karen Marie Grzybek (Sherwonit), 77, passed away at home surrounded by family on July 2, 2025, in Joliet, IL. Born on July 21, 1947 in Trumbull CT, Karen was a beacon of warmth, generosity, and love throughout her life.
Karen is survived by her two brothers William and David Sherwonit, her daughters Amy Grzybek (Mike Frederiksen) and Jill O'Brien (Sean O'Brien),...
Lois D. Pyle
Jun 28, 2025
The passing of “The Dragon Lady”:
Lois Darlene (Baratta) Pyle, aged 94, entered into God’s Kingdom peacefully in her sleep in the early morning hours of June 28, 2025, at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, IL. As a member of the Kincaid Illinois High School Marching Band, Lois was a skillful baton twirler, capable of many tricks and flourishes that charmed those...
Timothy Allen Hughes
May 14, 2025
Timothy Allen Hughes, age 58, at rest on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 with his loving family by his side.
Tim is survived by his loving wife, Diana (nee McVey); mother, Sharyn (Tom Immer) Hughes; step-children, Jake and Tierney; as well as countless family and friends.
Preceded in death by his father, Timothy Lyon Hughes; and his grandparents, Peter and Adelynne Mangeno.
Tim, better...
Rose Bosco
Apr 28, 2025
Rose (nee Giovannetti), born 6/22/1939, passed 4/28/2025, married to Lawrence Bosco, mother to the late Peter (Pamela) Bosco, Paul (Tiffany) Bosco, and Paula (Paul) Szum. Grandmother to Helen, Peter, Billy, Gianni, Nathan, Nico, Connor, Joey, Michael, Matthew and Brianna. Aunt to many nieces and nephews as well as a great aunt.
Rose was born on June 22, 1939 in the idyllic...
Phyllis Diane Drdak
Apr 25, 2025
Phyllis “Diane” (Vath) Drdak passed peacefully at the age of 77 in her Minooka home on April 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her children and her beloved dog, Truffle.
Diane was welcomed to the afterlife by her husband Paul, father Roland Reed, and siblings Dennis and Spencer Vath. She will live on in the memories of her family, including...
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