Robert J. Krieger
Oct 27, 2026
Robert J. Krieger, age 81 of Diamond, IL passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 27, 2026.
He was born on September 4, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Raymond Sr. and Kathryn (Spader) Krieger. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era and was stationed in Germany. While there, Robert met a waitress named...
Dennis J. Kowalski
Oct 16, 2026
Dennis J. Kowalski, age 73 of Diamond, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
He was born on August 26, 1953 in Chicago, IL to Stanley and Jessie (Macudzinski) Kowalski. He grew up in Chicago, graduating from T.F. North High School in Calumet City. He then attended and played basketball for Western New Mexico...
Douglas R. Letterly
Oct 16, 2026
Douglas Roy Letterly, age 82, of Coal City, IL passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in the arms of his beloved fiancée, Evy Bjelland after a long journey trying to recuperate from aortic aneurysm surgery in May.
Douglas was born on June 3, 1944 in Lincoln, IL to Norma Marie (Diebert) and Leroy Letterly. He was the...
Steven D. Davidson
Oct 14, 2026
Steven D. Davidson, age 48 of Joliet,IL passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Gottleib Memorial Hospital in Melrose Park.
He was born on November 8, 1977 in Elk Grove Village, IL to David A. and Irene (Barrera) Davidson. He grew up in the Wilmington and Braidwood areas, graduating from Reed-Custer High School class of 1995. Steven married Lorenza “Lolo”...
Samuel W. Gervase
Oct 12, 2026
• Samuel W. Gervase, age 87, of Coal City, IL passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at StoryPoint Memory Care in Romeoville.
He was born on September 3, 1939 in South Wilmington, IL to Sam L. and Winifred (Ulbrich) Gervase. Sam married Donna Simons on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 1959. Together they raised their two daughters. He was an...
Julia Ann Lardi
Oct 12, 2026
Julia Ann Lardi, age 65, of Coal City, IL passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 12, 2026 at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, IL.
She was born on September 3, 1961 in Charleston, IL to Donald and Mary (Stanfield) Franklin. She grew up in the Coal City area, graduating from Coal City High School in 1979. She married her...
Nancy Jo Hodgen-Light
Oct 4, 2026
Nancy Jo Hodgen-Light, age 70, of Coal City, IL passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026 at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.
She was born on October 15, 1955 to Clarence J. Hodgen and Andree J. (nee Enger) Messel. She was raised in the Coal City area. Nancy had a fun loving spirit. She enjoyed playing bingo and the...
Sharon L Watson
Sep 29, 2026
Sharon L. Watson, age 82, of Coal City, IL passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at U Chicago Medicine/Advent Health in Chicago. .
She was born on July 25, 1944 in Sandwich, Illinois to Verlie Robinson. She graduated from Earlville High School. Sharon married Dale J. Watson on June 16, 1962 at the Coal City United Methodist Church. Together they...
Kimberly Ann Schmitt
Sep 21, 2026
Kimberly Ann Schmitt, age 64, of Morris, IL passed away on September 21st at home surrounded by her family by her bedside. Born February 13, 1962, Kimberly was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, cherished daughter and sister and friend to many.
Kim was known for the love she gave so freely to her family. She treasured the time she...
William F. McCarthy
Sep 5, 2026
William F. McCarthy, age 42, formerly of Wilmington and Coal City, IL passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026 in Springfield due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
He was born on July 18, 1984 in Oklahoma to John and Samantha (nee Cook) McCarthy. He attended Wilmington schools and later became an iron worker. Wil married Danielle C. Koch on...
Betty D. Roberts
Sep 1, 2026
Betty Davidson Roberts, age 90, of Coal City, Illinois, most recently a resident of The Gardens at Park Pointe in Morris, passed away on September 1, 2026 at Morris Hospital.
Betty was born March 6, 1936, in Harriman, Tennessee, to Charles and Alice (Ladd) Davidson. Though she made Illinois her home, she never lost the Southern roots that were an important...
Catherine T. Ferrari
Aug 29, 2026
Catherine T. Ferrari, age 78, of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, August 29, 2026.
She was born on June 30, 1948 in Joliet, IL to Leonard and Phyllis (nee Kodat) Fioritto. She grew up in Coal City, graduating from Coal City High School class of 1966 and continued to get...
George Milton Reader
Aug 26, 2026
George M. Reader, age 90, of Diamond, IL passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at the Gardens at Park Pointe in Morris.
He was born on March 11, 1936 in Mazon, IL to George L. and Mildred (nee Brooks) Reader. He grew up in the Mazon area and attended Gardner schools. George married Joan Mallaney on March 13, 1965. He...
Diana Devon Vestal
Aug 10, 2026
Diana D. Vestal, age 50, of Morris, IL passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on July 27, 1976 in Chicago, IL to Dallas and Mary (nee Hager) Napier. She grew up in the Channahon and Minooka areas, graduating with Minooka High School class of 1994. Diana married...
Everett Steffan Wengstrom
Jul 29, 2026
The world became a little quieter on July 29, 2026, when Everett Steffan Wengstrom, age 46, left us. Born on August 28, 1979, Everett lived a life filled with loyalty, curiosity, humor, and a deep, unwavering love for his family. He had a presence that made people feel understood and supported, a gift he shared with everyone who knew him.
Everett...
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...
