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Rosemary A. Burian age 94, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, February 17, 20...
02/19/2026

Rosemary A. Burian age 94, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Survived by her children, Richard (Cindy) Burian, Elizabeth (Donald) Brady, Mark (Jodi) Burian and Alan Burian; grandchildren Nick (Naomi) Burian, Brad (Nicole) Burian,...

Richard P. Storck, age 93, of Peru passed away February 5, 2026.Richard was born February 14, 1932. He married Geraldine...
02/16/2026

Richard P. Storck, age 93, of Peru passed away February 5, 2026.

Richard was born February 14, 1932. He married Geraldine (nee Young) on August 11, 1951. They had 3 children: Roxanne Heffernan, Mark and Jeff. Rich was a tool and dye maker and retired in 1996.

Survived by his brother,...

Presidents’ Day gives us a chance to reflect on leadership, service, and the impact one life can make. Today, we remembe...
02/16/2026

Presidents’ Day gives us a chance to reflect on leadership, service, and the impact one life can make. Today, we remember those who served their country and the enduring values they stood for.

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a time to celebrate love in all its forms—between family, friends, and everyone who brin...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is a time to celebrate love in all its forms—between family, friends, and everyone who brings meaning to our lives. A kind word or small gesture can make someone’s day brighter.

David J. Culyat, age 78, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.Dave was born and raised in J...
02/12/2026

David J. Culyat, age 78, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Dave was born and raised in Joliet and resided at his river house in Wilmington for many years. Dave always graciously opened his home for many gatherings and weekends on the river which brought him s...

Elaine Demos, 88 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026.Born on May 23,1937 in Chicago, Il...
02/12/2026

Elaine Demos, 88 of Wilmington, Illinois, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026.

Born on May 23,1937 in Chicago, Illinois, Elaine was a 55-year resident of the Joliet area before making her home in Wilmington over the past ten years. She lived a full life centered on family, friendship...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many feel the ache of missing someone they love. Whether it’s your first year without the...
02/12/2026

As Valentine’s Day approaches, many feel the ache of missing someone they love. Whether it’s your first year without them or one of many, your feelings are valid. This season can be tender—take care of your heart.

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Whether you're cheering for your team, tuning in for the halftime show, or just here for the sn...
02/08/2026

Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Whether you're cheering for your team, tuning in for the halftime show, or just here for the snacks, today is all about fun, tradition, and a little friendly rivalry.

Richard O'Connor, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by hi...
02/05/2026

Richard O'Connor, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving sons on February 2, 2026, in Joliet, Illinois. Born on January 5, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Richard and Anna (Olznoi) O'Connor, Richard's life was a testamen...

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Our history begins with the 1852 establishment of Chamberlain and Sloan Mortuary. In 1914, the Chamberlain firm was the first to purchase a motorized hearse in Will County. After returning from World War II, Willard Blood began managing the mortuary firm in 1946, and later opened the Blood & Grant Funeral Home at 112 Richards Street. That historic location had previously been the home of the Rialto theater builder, Louis Rubens.

As the city of Joliet expanded, Blood and his business partner, Harry Grant, purchased land west of the river in 1966 to open Blood & Grant Westwood Memorial Chapel. That site was later known as Woodlawn Memorial Chapel.

The one constant in these years of service is caring for our families; our long tradition of dedication is still continued by the Farkas Funeral Home staff today.

Farkas Funeral Home is dedicated to providing compassionate, and personalized service to our families. We are here to support you through the process of grief. With personable, caring service from our family to yours; because we believe there is nothing more important than family.