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...
George L. Bowen
Nov 10, 2025
George L. Bowen, age 79, of Diamond, IL passed away at his home on Monday, November 10, 2025.
He was born on September 7, 1946 in Batavia, NY to George L. Bowen Sr. and Zoa (nee Wilbur) Bowen. He grew up as the youngest of four children and graduated from Rich Township High School in Park Forest,...
Viola Ruth Gebhardt
Oct 28, 2025
Viola Ruth Gebhardt, age 88 of Morris, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 at Serenity Estates, in Morris with her loving family by her side.
Born on November 21, 1936 in Braidwood, Â Viola was the oldest child of George and Lucille (Lewis) Poppleton. Â She grew up and was schooled in Mazon, graduating with the...
Gwendolyn L Vacca
Oct 16, 2025
Gwendolyn L. Vacca, aged 64, of Coal City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2025. Born on May 30, 1961, in Joliet Illinois, she was a cherished individual whose kind spirit will be missed by many. Gwen is survived by her dear husband, David M. Vacca  and her loving daughter, Jordyn Vacca; father, Cleve Shain; brother Randy (Cindy)...
Dalton James Meyer
Sep 23, 2025
Dalton James Meyer, age 29, of Diamond, IL passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
He was born on August 14, 1996 in Joliet, IL to Eric Meyer and Jennifer Galbreath-Pedraza. Dalton grew up in Coal City with his two sisters, made many...
Walter W. Mahaffay
Jul 17, 2025
Walter W. "Wally" Mahaffay, age 80 of Diamond, IL passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet.
He was born on May 10, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Bud and Barb Mahaffay. Wally married Geraldine Kubiak. They were married for 25 years until her passing in 2002. Wally worked for...
Jack L. Thygesen
Jul 16, 2025
Jack L." Thyger" Thygesen, age 90, formerly of Gardner, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.
He was born on October 28, 1934 in Morris, IL to Francis H. and Esther J. (nee Nelson) Thygesen. He grew up in the Gardner area and graduated from Gardner South Wilmington High School....
Joann Daniels
Jul 9, 2025
Joann Daniels, age 93, of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully at the Arc of Dwight on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Born in Coal City on April 3, 1932, Joann was the youngest child of John and Mary (nee Elberts) Thom. She grew up and was schooled in Coal City, graduating with the class of 1951. She...
Carolyn R. Henke
Jul 1, 2025
Carolyn R. Henke, age 80, of Coal City, IL passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at The Gardens at Park Pointe in Morris.
She was born on October 6, 1944 in Springfield, IL to Charles and Virginia (nee Norman) DeLay. She was educated in Coal City, graduating from Coal City High School Class of 1962. Carolyn...
Cathryn L. Fleming
May 24, 2025
Cathryn Lucille Fleming, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 24, 2025. Born November 15, 1943, Cathy was the daughter of Louis and Margaret (Cornale) Campo. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1961. On September 24, 1966, Cathy married James Fleming at the...
Dorothy Ann Winnicki
May 13, 2025
Dorothy Ann "Dottie" (Fleischacker) Winnicki, age 91, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at Serenity Estates in Morris.
She was born March 30, 1934 in Chicago to her mother Anna Fleischacker and Stanley Chebney in a traditional Lutheran home.
Dorothy married Joe Winnicki on October 2, 1953 in Chicago. They were married for 39 years...
