Kevin 'Kollins' Hedemark Dies: Will County Sheriff's Public Information Officer, WJOL Personality

For over 10 years, Kevin could be heard on the airwaves throughout Will County on both 1340 WJOL and Star 96.7 radio stations.

Obituary: Barbara Craig

Barb leaves behind her husband of 65 years, two surviving children and a huge, beloved extended family.

'This Is My Obituary. Who Better To Write It Than Myself:' Retired Will County Sheriff Lieutenant Lynn Jencon

Lynn Jencon died this week after a battle against cancer. "I loved animals more than people," Jencon wrote.

Ricky ?Rick? Lee Shulk, 66: Worked As Professional Redimix Driver

Rick took great pleasure in Muskie fishing; specifically on the Middle Eau Claire Lake in Hayward, Wisconsin where many family vacations wer

Peggy (Loughran) Bartolotta: Dedicated Her Life To Those She Loved

The only thing Peggy appreciated more than clean teeth was a clean home, her obituary from the Tezak Funeral Home noted.

Donald Wike, 86, 'There Isn?t Anything He Wouldn?t Do For His Family'

There will be a visitation on Saturday at Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home at 1500 Black Road in Joliet.

Walter Adamic, 'Never Say The Word Can't,' Former City Councilman Dies

His service to his community included the American Legion, VFW, KSKJ, American Red Cross, IBEW, Power Engineers, United Way of Will County.

Obituary: Ken Hanks, 96, 'A Proud But Quiet Veteran'

Ken convinced his parents to enlist him in the Navy where he served in the South Pacific during World War II.

Obituary: Brant Jordan

Formerly of Braidwood, Brant is survived by his wife, son, many family members and friends who became family.

Dr. Daniel Sullivan, 58, Beloved Father, Son, Brother, Friend

A celebration of life will be held from 5-7 pm on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the Chicago Street Pub in downtown Joliet.

Obituary: Anthony Joseph Christofaro, Jr.

Anthony was the President of Cee Bee on Caton Farm Road, an Industrial Real Estate Company.

Obituary: Sonia Mora

She loved to craft and was very talented with jewelry making, quilting, knitting, and sewing.

Obituary: George W. "Brunch" Lehman

Brunch was the first president of the Retired Joliet Fire Fighters and organized Monday Memorial Squad at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.

Obituary: Jimmie Dale Green

He was an avid motorcyclist and a former member of the Quad City Eagles.

Obituary: Francis S. "Frank" Fazio

Frank was known for his kindness to animals and went out of his way to provide care for both his pets and for those who called upon him.

Obituary: Herman Abelido

Herman retired from Caterpillar, Inc. following many years of service.

Obituary: Anthony Sokolewicz

Retired Commonwealth Edison engineer found fulfillment in leading a Christian life and being an active volunteer.

Obituary: Sharon Rae Blessent

Sharon's greatest love of all, beyond measure, was her husband Eugene "Gene".

Obituary: Harold "Harry" Metzen

Harry was a U.S. Army Veteran and served during the VietNam War and was honorably discharged in February of 1970.

Obituary: Christina Lynn O'Brien

Chris had been employed as the Director of Environmental Health for Grundy County.

Obituary: Georgia A. Patten

Georgia was a life-long resident of Joliet and graduated from Joliet Township High School, Class of 1963.

Obituary: Gidia "Jean" Fiaoni

Jean loved teaching at St. Rene grade school in Chicago for many years until she retired in 1996.

Obituary: Keith E. Suski

Keith was a longtime Joliet resident and Lockport Township graduate.

Obituary: Roy A. Robb

25-year Electro-Motive employee and Notre Dame and Kansas City Chiefs fan, served with the Army Reserves Ordnance Corps.

Obituary: Ronald C. Stuart

Former teacher at Minooka and Fenwick High Schools had a lifelong fascination with planes and trains.

Obituary: Panthia Santers

Panthia was both modest and generous in nature.

Obituary: Norma L. Morrow

Adored by her grandchildren, she will be remembered for her cooking, sewing, canning and sense of humor.

Obituary: William J. "Bill" Ward

Shorewood resident and Vietnam Veteran passed away at the age of 74

Obituary: Jacqueline Stukel

Jacqueline Lea Stukel, (nee Rogers), age 79, of Joliet, passed away peacefully, Thursday, June 17, 2021.

Obituary: Kathleen Huritz

Kathleen Huritz (nee Lotito), 78, of Shorewood, IL, died June 16, 2021.

Obituary: Debra A. Hopkins

Debra retired from Horizons Youth Services as the Director of Finance and Administration on May 31, 2021, following 15 years of service.

Obituary: Virginia R. Shemwell

Prior to becoming a resident of The Timbers of Shorewood, Virginia was a volunteer there and started the popular General Store.

Obituary: Robert Donald Downing

Robert spent his life creating and inventing and spent his working years with General Electric.

Obituary: Cody J. Tietz

Cody, age 24, of Plainfield, IL passed from this life Sunday evening June 6, 2021, at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL.

Obituary: Gerald A. Querio

Jerry retired from US Steel Southworks as an Engineer after 42 years of dedicated service.

Obituary: Virginia C. Stankiewicz

She helped establish the Dental Hygiene Program at Prairie State College where she earned the Pioneer Pillar of the Community Award.

Obituary: Sharon G. DeNoyelles

Sharon was of Joliet, IL, and formerly Burbank and Chicago, IL, she passed from this life early Saturday morning June 5, 2021.

Obituary: Esther A. Wadas

Esther A. Wadas passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, at her daughter's residence in Joliet with her family by her side.

Obituary: Trinidad Sanchez

She gave her family many life lessons and many beautiful memories that they will forever cherish.

Obituary: Mae Newland

She will be remembered fondly as a wonderful wife and mother who we all admire for her strength, grace, and courage.