Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory

02/13/2026

Steve W. Robbins

Formerly of Joliet, passed away at OST Saint Katharine Medical Center, Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at the age of 63.

Survived by his son Steven Robbins, II, two sisters Roberta (Charles) Taylor and Carol (Fred) Weiss. His mother-in-law Mildred Juricic and numerous nie...

02/13/2026

02/10/2026

Passed away in her home on February 6, 2026. Sharon was born and raised in Joliet, where she remained to raise her family. She worked for the D’Amico family for 40 years and eventually retired from Harrah’s Casino.

Sharon’s life was full of adventure. She was thrilled to travel to her 50th s...

02/10/2026

The Public Cemetery: plots of land owned by a governmental unit within a town, city or county. They are required by law to be open.
The Church Cemetery: These are found in the churchyard which can often be separate from the church, and are generally open for all to visit.
The Private Cemetery: These cemeteries are less available to the public and will list the owners and/or caretakers at the entrance.
Family Cemetery: A family cemetery would see the occasional close friend buried on the family property along with family members, restricted to the general public
Veterans’ Cemetery: As part of their service in the military, veterans who were honorably discharged from service are given the opportunity to be buried in a military cemetery.

02/08/2026

Cemeteries, churchyards, and burial places are often included in local habitat action plans looking at wildlife conservation priorities. Similar to parks, the solitude mixed with the infrequent noise disturbances make them prime locations for thriving life.

02/06/2026

"To spare oneself from grief at all cost can be achieved only at the price of total detachment, which excludes the ability to experience happiness." - Erich Fromm

02/05/2026

All life must end but love is endless.

02/04/2026

Judith “2G” Swango – passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026, in Joliet., Illinois. Born to the late Adele and David Greene on January 10, 1941, Judith was a lifelong resident of Joliet.
Her life was a testament to love, faith and unwavering devotion to her family. Judith loved fiercely, and he...

02/03/2026

Sharon K. Russell (nee Gebhardt)

Passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Lightways Hospice at the age of 84 years.

Survived by her children James Angel, Kimberly Birtas, Suzanne (Daniel) Hogan, Stephen (Barbara) Russell, Allison Hamerla and C...

02/03/2026

Karen Mae Petersen (Nee Yagac)

Passed away peacefully from this world into the loving arms of her Lord at the age of 84.

Karen is survived by her husband and high school sweetheart Earl “The Pearl” of 70 years, their two sons, James (Genny) of Heyworth, IL and William (Tracy) of Scot...