Marian E. Gawenda's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

Marian E. Gawenda

October 1, 1935 - September 26, 2025 (89 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

Marian E. Gawenda's obituary , Passed away on September 26, 2025 in Joliet, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home

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Marian E. Gawenda

October 1, 1935 - September 26, 2025 (89 years old)

Joliet, Illinois

Marian E. Gawenda Obituary

The passing of Marian E. Gawenda of Joliet, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on September 26, 2025 at the age of 89. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Marian E. Gawenda to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Helen McKibben (Kramer) and George McKibben; her sister Nancy Tarling (Jim); and her husband Casimir Gawenda. She is survived by: her children, Ann Riffle (Tom), John Gawenda (Carol), Connie Patterson (Rob) and Edward Gawenda; and her grandchildren, Casey, Kelly, Craig, Kristy, Brieanna, Michelle, Jaysen, Allen, Haley and Griffin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Marian's name may be made to Lightways Hospice of Joliet (https://lightways.org). For additional information, please call (815) 741-5500, or to share a memory or leave a condolence, please visit her Memorial Tribute page at http://www.fredcdames.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Fred C. Dames Funeral Home



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