Charles L. Schmidt Sr.
Jul 29, 2026
Charles L. “Charlie” Schmidt Sr., age 80, of Diamond, IL passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at his home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
He was born on April 21, 1946 in Joliet, IL to Andrew J. and Rose A. (nee Orvis) Schmidt. He grew up in Braidwood graduating with Reed Custer High School class of 1964. He was employed...
Debra L. Friddle
Jul 28, 2026
Debra Lynn Friddle, age 71, of Wilmington, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
She was born on January 3, 1955 in Jacksonville, IL to Jonathan A. Rose and Barbara (nee Kappler) Feeley. She grew up with her family on the Kankakee River and graduated from Wilmington High School Class of 1972....
Paula J. Simpson
Jul 15, 2026
Paula J. (nee Thomas) Simpson, age 71 of Braidwood, IL passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 15, 2026.
She was born on April 2, 1955 in Cleveland, OH to Fran Thomas. She married Carrol Simpson on April 12, 1975. Together, they raised Carrol’s three children. They were married 45 years until Carrol’s passing in 2020. Paula worked as a...
Michael Ray Holcomb
Jul 5, 2026
Michael Ray Holcomb, age 72 of Coal City, IL passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
He was born on April 22, 1954 in Red Bud, IL to Harvey and Mary L. (nee Cunningham) Holcomb. He was a contracted supervisor at Dresden until his retirement. Mike met his love, Patricia A. De La Rosa, at their place...
Noma Lucille Fehr
Jul 4, 2026
Noma Lucille (Thompson) Fehr, age 91, of Diamond IL passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family and two loving caregivers.
She was born on June 8, 1935 in McCracken County, KY to Ezra Thompson and Pauline (Newton) Crabtree.
Noma loved helping the people in her neighborhood and her church family. She was a good friend...
Emma "Jean" Brigid Peters
Jun 28, 2026
Emma “Jean” Brigid Peters, age 80, of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
She was born on January 29, 1946 in Elk Horn City, KY to Fonso and Blanche (nee Thacker) Wright. She grew up in her large family of 12 children. Jean married Frank J. Peters on December 6, 1963 in Michigan....
Blake Mitchell Dillon
Jun 27, 2026
Blake Mitchell Dillon, 20 years, of Coal City, IL suddenly passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Blake was born on October 4, 2005 in Macomb, IL to Laura Chasey and Matthew Dillon. From the moment he was born Blake had an old soul personality and a smile with dimples on both sides that would melt anyone’s heart. Blake’s charm and...
Fred L. Hausman
Jun 27, 2026
Fred L. Hausman, age 89, of Coal City, IL passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in LaSalle.
He was born on January 27, 1937 in Marion, IL to Fred and Mary “Gen” (nee Hodges) Hausman. He served his country honorably in the United States Air Force from 1956-1960 and was stationed in Japan. After receiving...
William L. Weaver
Jun 7, 2026
William L. Weaver, age 77, of Coal City, IL passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet.
He was born on May 2, 1949 in Morgan County, Alabama to William and Wilda (nee Brown) Weaver. He was educated at Falkville High School with the class of 1967. Bill married Marsha K. Hockings on...
Peter J. Giaudrone Jr.
Jun 3, 2026
Peter J. Giaudrone Jr., 89 years, of Coal City, IL, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at Arc of Dwight.
He was born on December 13, 1936 in Morris, IL to Peter J. and Marie I. (nee Wendell) Giaudrone. He was raised in old Eileen, graduating from Coal City High School class of 1954. He served his country honorably in...
Cynthia M. Zabelski
May 23, 2026
Cynthia M. Zabelski, age 80 of Tinley Park, IL passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Serenity Estates in Morris.
She was born on October 23, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Michael and Jean (nee Dryjanski) Hoiseck. Cynthia was a loving mother to her four children. She was an experienced baker for her family with cookies and carmel brownies being...
Susan L. Kenney
May 13, 2026
Susan L. Kenney, age 69 of Coal City,IL passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet.
She was born on July 3, 1956 in Morris, IL to Bernard and Marjorie (nee Smith) Roth. She worked at her family’s business, Roth Bakery, while growing up and graduated from Morris Community High School. Susan married...
Barbara Ann Greenan
May 8, 2026
Barbara Ann Greenan, age 74, of Orland Park, formerly of Diamond, IL and Chicago, IL passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026 at Parc Joliet.
She was born on June 14, 1951 in Chicago to Charles and Erla (nee Linden) Orpurt. She married James P. Greenan on May 20, 1972. They were married for 42 years before his passing. Together they...
Jewel Julie Reeves
May 4, 2026
Jewel Julie Reeves (Miller) passed away peacefully in her home on May 4, 2026.
Wife of the late James K. Reeves, mother of Doug (Janis) Reeves, grandmother to Damon, Kaitlyn, and Meghan. Sister to Ernest Miller, aunt to Katherine (Johnathan) Dixon, and great nephew Conner.
Julie was well known in the community for her work in elderly care for many families in...
Eric Von Gill
Feb 24, 2026
Eric Von Gill, age 53, of Bradley, IL formerly of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his family following a brief illness.
He was born on December 10, 1972 in Morris, IL to Dwight L. Gill and Barb A. Shain. He was raised and educated in the Coal City area, graduating from...
Shirrell Ann Hall
Feb 15, 2026
Shirrell Ann Hall, age 91, of Coal City, IL passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Morris Hospital.
She was born on January 16, 1935 in Morris, IL to Anton and Jessie (nee Perino) Togliatto. She married James D. “Jim” Hall at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Braidwood on October 8, 1960. Shirrell had several careers over the years...
Robert C. Cambruzzi
Feb 3, 2026
Robert C. Cambruzzi, age 72, of Wilmington, IL passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox.
He was born on January 20, 1954 in Joliet, IL to Louis and Loretta (nee Cinotto) Cambruzzi. Robert retired with Plumbers & Pipefitters Local # 422 (now Local # 130).
He is survived by his three siblings, Marie (Gary) Redman,...
Devon C. Elliott
Jan 16, 2026
Devon C. Elliott, age 52, of Diamond, IL passed away suddenly on Friday, January 16, 2026 in Wisconsin due to injuries sustained in a snow mobile accident.
He was born on December 18, 1973 in Joliet, IL to Charles H. “Chuck” Elliott and Lorene C. (nee Hahn) Elliott. He was raised locally and graduated from Coal City High School class of...
Maureen S. Davis-Fioritto
Jan 15, 2026
Maureen S. Davis-Fioritto, age 81, of Coal City, IL passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Rush Copley Medical Center in Aurora.
She was born on July 3, 1944 in Joliet, IL to Omer and Catherine (nee Cantwell) Myers. She later moved to Coal City in 1974 and continued raising her family there. Maureen enjoyed being a homemaker. She spent...
**Updated Info** Kay D. Veronda
Jan 12, 2026
Kay D. Veronda, age 88, of Coal City, IL passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Morris Hospital.
She was born on May 23, 1937 in Aurora, IL. She grew up in the towns of Kewanee, Pontiac, and Morris before settling in Coal City. She graduated from Coal City High School Class of 1955. Kay married Andrew J. “Bugs” Veronda...
