Anna Marie Dolnak, 94, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by

family. She was born in Ransom, Illinois and spent most of her life in Joliet, where she built a

home full of strength and tradition.

Anna dedicated herself to many different roles of service throughout her life, including proudly

serving in the Navy Reserves. She later worked at the city courthouse, applied her sharp mind to

a 19-year career at H&R Block, and contributed secretarial services at Statesville Prison for 16

years. Anna was a strong-willed and hardworking woman, devoted to caring and supporting her

large and lively family. Her home was and will continue to be a place filled with laughter, good

food, and the warm spirit of her family.

She is survived by three siblings, Jesse (Mary) Tamayo, Tony (Angie) Tamayo, and Lula Young;

six children, Gary, Cynthia, Dwayne (Elena), Greg (Mary Jane), Michelle (Harvey), and Bobbie.

Among her twelve grandchildren and eleven great- grandchildren, Anna raised Ted, John and

Kyrina and shared countless cherished moments with Aaron, Tyler and Sheena.

Anna will be reunited in heaven with her siblings Fred, Henry, Hope, Frank, Manual and

Joe, her beloved daughter Deborah, and her husband John.

Her strength, resilience and care for her family will never be forgotten. Her legacy will live on in

the hearts of her ever-growing family, and will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved

her. Memorial Visitation will be held at the Carlson Holmquist Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory

Monday May 5, 2025 from 10 AM until time of services at 12 Noon. Inurnment Woodlawn Memorial

Park. For information please call (815) 744-0022 or visit www.chsfuneral.com.