Obituary of Nichole Michelle Tokich

Nichole “Niki” Michelle Tokich, age 38, of Joliet, IL left this world suddenly on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She is survived by her sons, Andrew Steffen, who was the center of her universe and Jace Beaver; loving husband, Jesse; mother, Nanette Johnson; father, Lester Johnson (Nancy); sisters, Sarah Dengler (Cody), Alison Patterson (Jake), Sarah Dorlac and Carly Schulze (Dave); nephews, Tony, Jackson, Connor, Dylan, Cooper, and Keaton; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Preceded in death by her grandparents, Russell and Eileen Johnson and John and Dorothy Pahr; her best friend, Eugene Gatewood.

In this life here on earth, she was the angel that God sent to be the light that helped you to see in the dark. Her compassion and kind nature brought comfort to those who she felt so deeply for. She had an uncanny ability to make friends wherever she went and simply appear when people needed her most. The memories of her love, generosity, benevolent personality, witty sense of humor, and contagious laugh will live on within the people who loved her so dearly.

A Memorial Gathering will be held from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Road (at Essington Road), Joliet. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name for Andrew’s future, c/o Fred C. Dames Funeral Home would be greatly appreciated. For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or you may visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.