Lester J. Cheney Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lester J. Cheney of Joliet, Illinois, who passed away on June 4, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lester J. Cheney to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Cheney and Violet Cheney; his son Joseph Paul Cheney; his brother William Cheney; his nephew Shane Walsh; and his in-laws, Alex and Paula Szabo.
He is survived by: his wife Maria Cheney; his children, Kristina Marie Ruiz (Hector), Richard James Bishop (Sabrina), Tricia Ann Kruchten (Michael) and Nicole Marie Cheney (Michael); his grandchildren, Joshua, Cody, Maddyson, Sydney, Ramona, Justin, Karly, Matthew, Salvatore (Vanessa), Nathaniel, Elijah, Avery and Oliver; his great grandchildren, Leonardo and Hendryx; his sister Sandra Ravagnie (Roy); and his nephew John Walsh (Kim). He is also survived by extended family, and many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Les' name to Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care—a cause close to their hearts.
