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...
** Updated Info** Jonathan M. Vestal
May 10, 2025
Jonathan M. Vestal, age 65 of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully at the Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care in Joliet.
He was born on October 30, 1959 in Morris, IL to Myron and Emagene (nee Wilson) Vestal. He graduated from Coal City High School and worked for Reichhold Chemical in Morris and Tire Zone in...
Cheryl E. Biniak
Apr 15, 2025
Cheryl Elizabeth Biniak, age 67 of Braceville, IL passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
She was born on September 24, 1957 in Winston-Salem, NC to Wayne and Shirley (nee McClain) Poteat. Cheryl served her country honorably in the United States Air Force, training as a nurse. In 2018, she married Daniel J....
Joseph R. Simon
Apr 7, 2025
Joseph R. Simon, age 82, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7th, 2025.
Joe was a loving father, grandfather, athlete and most importantly, a devoted Green Bay Packers fan. He will always be remembered for his mild temperament, deep devotion to his family, and his love for lottery tickets.
Joe was born in Kennett, Missouri...
John W."Johnny" Harvey Jr.
Apr 5, 2025
John W. "Johnny" Harvey Jr., age 52, of Braidwood, Illinois, died on Saturday, April 5th 2025 surrounded by his family at MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn.
Born February 2, 1973, in Morris, Illinois, John "Johnny" William Harvey Jr, was the son of John "Jack" (Denise) Harvey and Pam (Brad) Oram.
Johnny dedicated himself to his work...
Vernon L. "Pete" Dolan
Mar 5, 2025
Vernon L. "Pete" Dolan, age 89 of Diamond, IL passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Morris Hospital.
He was born on October 2, 1935 in Byron, IL to Henry and Marguerite (nee Cross) Dolan. He grew up on his family's farm and started working on it at a very young age. He had an early...
Eugene P. "Gino" Bianchetta
Feb 22, 2025
Eugene P. "Gino" Bianchetta, age 83, of Coal City, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, due to injuries sustained in a car accident.
He was born on May 8, 1941 in Morris, IL to Louis and Pauline (nee Sikora) Bianchetta. Gino grew up in the Coal City area...
Dale P. Ferrari
Feb 13, 2025
Dale Paul Ferrari, 80, of Dwight, Illinois, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2025.
Born on November 12, 1944, Dale was the son of Joseph and Marjorie (Knowles) Ferrari of South Wilmington. He graduated from Gardner/South Wilmington High School and was employed by Peabody Coal Company in Braceville as a heavy equipment operator. When the...
** Updated Service Info**Jay Alan Ransom
Feb 4, 2025
Jay Alan Ransom, age 66, of Lockport, IL formerly of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly due to a heart attack on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on March 15, 1958 in Morris, IL to Lavina (nee Hougas) Ransom. He grew up in the Coal City area, attending Coal City High School with...
Norman D. Lutes
Jan 16, 2025
Norman Dale Lutes, age 76, of Coal City, IL passed away on Thursday morning, January 16, 2025 at his home.
He was born on July 18, 1948 in Newport, AR to Clyde Lutes and Elsie (McSpadden) Latham. Norman served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. He married Belinda J. Moore on...
