Joliet West High School Illinois Alumni Obituaries

Mr. Homer G. McWilliams 92 of Galesburg Illinois died at 614 a.m. Saturday December 13 2025 at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville Illinois. Homer was born March 21 1933 in Crawford County Indiana the son of Charles and Dova Stepro McWilliams. He married Nancy Joan Cermak on March 10 1956. She pre...

Natalie Kathryn Docter ne Darguzis of Manitowoc Wisconsin passed away on December 28 2025 at the age of 90 following a brief illness. Natalie was a woman of deep faith quick wit and steady warmth. In her final days she was comforted by the words of Psalm 23 The Lord is my shepherd a passage she carr...

Mary Kathryn Jackson 72 of Troy MO passed away on November 9 2025 at her residence. She was born on July 21 1953 in Stickney Illinois the daughter of Thomas F. and Mary L Swartzel Korinek. After attending the local schools she graduated from Hinsdale High School. Mary then married the love of her li...

Judson Philip Mason Jr. known to all as Jud passed away peacefully in his sleep on Christmas morning at the age of 78. An officer a gentleman and a devoted husband and father Jud lived a life shaped by service integrity and the people and institutions he cherished. Born in Joliet Illinois Jud moved ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our brother David Allen Leach Jr age 45 at his home in Marion on March 20 2025. Dave was a beloved son grandson brother uncle greatuncle and wonderful friend to many. Dave was born on August 17 1979 in Joliet Illinois to David and Mary Rathbun...

Beverly Jean Moffatt a beloved mother grandmother great grandmother and friend passed away peacefully on January 9th 2026 at the age of 79 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on February 4 1946 in Joliet Illinois previously of Lockport Illinois Beverly devoted her life to her family. She was ...

Rebecca G. Rees 35 of Daly City CA passed away at 811 pm on Thursday November 12 2015 in Contra Costa County CA. She was born on January 25 1980 in Joliet IL the daughter of Steven and Cheryl Rees. Survivors include her parents Steven and Cheryl Rees of Washington IL sister Jenni and Greg Frazier of...

William “Bill” Castello Jr., 80, of Trail Creek, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Aperion Care in Michigan City.He was born February 11, 1945, in Joliet, Illinois, to William Sr. and Lorreta (Johnson) Castello.On September 11, 1982 he married Sandra Castello who preceded him in...

Johnnie Lee Crews, a cherished family man and a pillar of his community, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, in Valparaiso, Indiana, at the age of 84. Born on February 1, 1941, in the rolling hills of Kentucky, Johnnie's life was a testament to his unwavering faith and his commitment to his l...

Minister Cabot G. Tomlinson age 72 of Rockford Illinois passed away peacefully following an extended illness on December 31 2025 surrounded by loved ones at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford Illinois. Cabot was born on November 14 1953 in Joliet Illinois to the late Cabot Tomlinson Sr. and Betty...

It is with deepest sorrow that we share the news that John Raymond "Jack" Lundquist has passed away following a long battle with cancer and a debilitating stroke at the age of 72. Jack born in Joliet Illinois was the only child born to Beatrice and John Lundquist previously of Odell Illinois. Jack w...