Local Obituaries for Shorewood, Illinois

Apr 17, 2023

Karen Betty Herrmann (nee Werner), age 76, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Karen is survived by her two sons, Keith (Amy) Herrmann and Kevin (Jennie) Herrmann; grandchildren, Austin, Mason and Ashlyn; her brother, Jack (Judy) Werner; brother-in-law, Jay (the late Gail) Egenes; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces,...

Apr 7, 2023

Margaret “Peg” Montgomery (nee Petersen)

Age 76 of Joliet, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023, with her family by her side.

Born March 28, 1947, in Joliet, IL, to the late George and Rita (Lord) Petersen. She and her brother, George, were twins.  She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from ...

Apr 1, 2023

Patricia Mary Hill (nee Reilly), 57, of Plainfield entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 1, 2023. She was born on April 15, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois.

Her great love of animals led to the adoption of many rescue dogs, a few who I’m sure were waiting to greet her in heaven. She also had a love for...

Mar 30, 2023

Richard Dean “R.D.” Henry II, age 64, formerly of Eureka, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023 following complications of a major cerebral hemorrhage after a fall.  He was born in Peoria, IL on March 4, 1959 to Richard D. and Phyllis L. (Myers) Henry.

He was preceded in death by his parents and youngest sister,...

Mar 27, 2023

Jacqueline Suzanne Birsa, 37, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023

Jacqueline was a graduate of Plainfield Central High School and later worked as a certified nursing assistant. She enjoyed dancing, cheerleading and worked at Rosati’s. Jackie loved caring for people and touched everyone she met. Her kindness and smile will be missed terribly. Her wings were...

Feb 27, 2023

Raymond H. Benson, age 86, of Elwood, IL passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023.

Ray "Tootsie" was a devoted husband to Renee and loving father to Debbie (Butch) Cargle and Kim (Rick) Sloan; grandfather to Kristin (Derek) Sloan and Kyle Sloan; great-grandfather of Lukas, Liam and Jaedyn.

Ray was a proud Veteran of the...

Dec 19, 2022

Ruth Alice Chance (nee Kagy), age 81 of Shorewood Illinois, passed away peacefully on December 19th 2022.

She is survived by her son, Scott Chance,  daughter-in-law Suzette Chance, her grand dog Chiefy, and fond Aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Neil Chance.

Ruth was...

Nov 10, 2022

Martha Besch, age 26, of Joliet and formerly of Plainfield and South Haven, MI, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Born June 26, 1996 in Joliet, Martha Elyse is the daughter of James Besch, Sr. and Anita (nee Gray) Besch.  She was raised and educated in Plainfield and graduated from Plainfield...

Oct 7, 2022

Rachel A. Cline

Age 37 of Joliet, passed away suddenly on Friday, October 7, 2022.

It is with great sorrow that Rachel has passed away. Her fight is finally over and she is with our Jesus in heaven. Her pain is over.

Rachel is survived by her three daughters: Alyssa, Madison and Sadie,...

Jul 10, 2022

Ralph L. Ochsner, age 79 of Streator, IL went to rest at 4:50 am July 10th 2022 at Lightways Hospice Joliet, IL with his loving family by his side.

Ralph is survived by his children, Beth (Tim) Creamean of Shorewood, IL and Joe (Kim) Ochsner of Normal, IL; grandchildren, Whitney (Jaron) Burash, Adam (Emilee) Ochsner,...

May 2, 2022

Carol Ann Fulton (nee Murray), age 75 of Shorewood, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2022, after a short battle with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD), a rare fatal prion brain disease.

She is survived by her three daughters, Tina (Larry) Tacker, Kimberly (Ron) Millan, and Tracey Copland Kirby. Loving and adored Granny to Kayla and Alyssa Millan,...

Apr 28, 2022

Enedina Salazar (nee Guardiola), age 81, of Channahon, IL, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Enedina is survived by her loving husband, Esiquio Salazar Sr.; children, Betty (Chris) Salazar, Irene (Shellie) Barnes, Joanne (Carrie) Salazar, Esiquio Salazar Jr. and Michael (Ericka) Salazar; grandchildren, Chris (Missy) Salazar, Nichole (Joe)...

Apr 18, 2022

Arthur “Art” Frances Kries, 79, of Joliet, Illinois passed away peacefully on April 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving wife and three daughters.  Art grew up in Chicago, Illinois, and taught at Valley View School District 365u for over 35 years.  He also enjoyed coaching his daughters’ sports teams throughout their youth.  He was a loving grandfather and an...

Mar 16, 2022

Paul R. Drdak, Sr., passed peacefully at the age of 81 on March 16, 2022, in the Minooka home he shared with his wife of 50 years, Phyllis “Diane” (Vath) and his beloved dog, Truffle. Paul was welcomed to the afterlife by his parents, Paul and Lillian (Cervenka), and siblings Robert (Milly) and Patricia (Mike). He will live on...

Feb 18, 2022

Robert Lee Thomas Jr., age 50 passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022.

Robert is survived by his father, Bob Thomas Sr. and mother, Margaret M. (McNeill); two brothers, Richard L. Thomas and Ronald L. Thomas; numerous cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his soul mate of many years, Dana Bedlow.

Jan 28, 2022

Vincent L. Borio, age 68, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022.

Vincent was born on May 17, 1953 to the late James C. and Betty (nee Pastore) Borio. He is also preceded in death by his brother, James W. Borio

Vincent is survived by his brother,...