Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Shorewood, Illinois
Raymond Harold Benson
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...
Ruth A. (Kagy) Chance
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...
Martha "Marti" Besch
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...
Rachel A. Cline
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,...
Ralph L. Ochsner
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,...
Carol Ann (Murray) Fulton
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,...
Enedina Salazar
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)...
Arthur Frances Kries
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...
Paul R. Drdak Sr.
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...
Robert Lee Thomas Jr.
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.
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Vincent L. Borio
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,...
Donald C. Johnson
Jan 22, 2022
Donald C. Johnson, of Crestwood, IL, died on January 22, 2022 he was 66 years old. Father, brother, friend and the local Cheesehead. Don was born on July 20, 1955 to Jacqueline Johnson and raised with his five siblings (Diane, Matt, Patti, Sandy and Lynn).
Don graduated from Dwight D. Eisenhower High School in...
Georgine “Gena” (Clapp) McCarthy
Jan 17, 2022
Gena McCarthy passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 in Joliet.
She is survived by her children, Chris (Kim) McCarthy, Meagan (Bret) Olsen and Shannon (Joseph) Antinori; grandchildren Kate and Ally McCarthy and Griffin and Owen Olsen; and many friends.
Preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Terry McCarthy; parents, Josephine and Alvin...
Kevin Lee Smith
Nov 17, 2021
Kevin Lee Smith, age 58, at rest on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
Kevin is survived by his wife of 18 years, Pamela (nee Wilke) Smith; children, Jaime (Rick Zwart) McGuffage and Jennifer (Michael) Courtright; grandchildren, Paige, Avery, Logan, Kristopher, Kaley and Konnor; parents, Bryan and Lou Ann...
Gerald Lee Scheidt
Nov 6, 2021
Gerald “Jerry” Scheidt Sr, age 68, of Joliet, IL. Passed into heavenly eternity after a courageous battle of Cancer on Saturday, November 6, 2021 with his loving family by his side.
He was born to Charles and Rose Scheidt of Joliet, IL On April, 10th 1953. Gerald was a proud United States Marine from...
Gerald L. Silakowski
Oct 1, 2021
Gerald L. Silakowski, age 76, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021.
Gerald is survived by his loving children, Tim (Teri) Silakowski, Leonard Knorr, Ruth (Mark) Thomas and Suzanne (Matthew) Isabelli; grandchildren, Tara (Chris) Turillo, J.T. (Frankie) Silakowski, Sarah (Dennis) Rybicki, Brandie Knorr, Jarid Knorr, Stephanie Thomas and Billy (Lisa) Thomas; twelve great-grandchildren; numerous...
Mary Ann (Keener) Seno
Sep 20, 2021
Mary Ann Seno (Keener), age 80, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021.
Mary Ann is survived by her children, Mark (Yvonne) Seno, Scott (Tracy) Seno and Lisa (Albert) Slusher; grandchildren, Erica (Shawn) Acevedo, Nick Seno, Kyle, Ryan and Dylan Mitchell, Michael (Brea), Jake (Ana), Kayla, Jake and Jessica Simonelli, Justin, Jared and Juliette...
Dian Lynn (Dusek Gambon) Lake
Sep 2, 2021
Dian Lynn Lake (nee Dusek/Gambon), born in Chicago, IL on October 27, 1946, passed away on September 2, 2021, surrounded by love and her family. Known as Di, Mom, and Nana, she joined the love of her life, Lyle L. Lake, Sr. in Heaven.
A woman of strong faith, Dian graduated Oak Lawn Community High School in...
David Brian Boughton
Jul 28, 2021
David Brian Boughton, Age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 28, 2021.
David was the most loving, caring, and kind man who would help anyone in need. Everyone loved him. His laugh was infectious. He was dependable and had a great sense of humor. He had a career in printing and owned his...
Norma Jean (Cinotti) Carroll
May 28, 2021
Norma Jean Carroll (nee Cinotti), age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 28, 2021.
Norma was known best for being the most kindhearted, selfless, and caring homemaker. She loved her family dearly and will be deeply missed.
Norma is survived by her children, Martin Govednik, Terri (Richard) Cecchini, Robert...
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