Obituary Listing

Nov 4, 2019

Daniel Lee Moreno, age 44, of Braidwood, IL. passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Foster G. McGaw – Loyola Hospital.

Dan was born October 29, 1975 in Morris, IL. to Pedro " Pete" and Barbara (nee Howard) Moreno. He grew up in Wilmington and graduated with the Wilmington High...

Oct 25, 2019

Paul V. Kratochvil ("Stokes"), 79, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on Friday, October 25, 2019, in New Lenox, IL.

Paul was born October 6, 1940 in Chicago, IL. to John and Bernice (Laskey) Kratochvil. On October 23, 1963, in Minneapolis, MN. he married the love of his life, Jeaninne Filip. Paul...

Sep 24, 2019

Dale M." Swede" Larson, age 89, of Coal City, IL. passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Heritage Manor in Dwight.

He was born September 18, 1930 in Gardner, IL. to Henry M. and Ottilia (nee Christensen) Larson, the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Dwight Township High School. He married Lauraine L. "Jane" Larson on...

Sep 9, 2019

Helen Dryer, age 97, a lifelong resident of Carbon Hill, IL. passed in her home on September 9, 2019.

She was born in East Brooklyn, IL. on February 15, 1922 to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ferrari and raised by her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Ferrari of Carbon Hill. Helen graduated from Coal City High...

Sep 6, 2019

Sheila A. Carroll, age 70, of Diamond, IL passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019, at OSF Hospital (Peoria, IL), surrounded by her family. We would like to acknowledge the exceptional care given at Morris Hospital, Morris Hospital Pulmonary Rehab, Loyola Hospital and OSF Peoria Hospital.

She was born on June 8, 1949 in Chicago, IL to...

Sep 6, 2019

Michael L. "Purk" Purkey, age 69, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home after a hard fought battle with cancer.

He was born August 22, 1950 in Kankakee, IL. to Neil and Eileen (nee Skinner) Purkey. He grew up in the Kankakee area, graduating from Bradley...

Sep 3, 2019

Yolanda "Lunda" Valiente, age 93, of Coal City,IL. passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

She was born January 8, 1926 in Coal City to James and Margaret (nee Vota) Bates. She grew up locally and married Donald C. Valiente on June 22, 1947 at the Assumption Church. Together they raised their family,...

Sep 3, 2019

Lauraine L. "Jane" Larson, age 86, of Coal City, IL., passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL.

She was born on January 16, 1933 in Coal City to Clyde and Lucille (nee Coleson) Miller. Jane married Dale "Swede" Larson on April 12, 1952. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking for...

Aug 31, 2019

Linda Rhosan (nee Horwedel) Miller, age 63, of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 31, 2019, surrounded by her family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Linda was born May 8, 1956 in Canton, IL. to Harold and Mary (nee Green) Horwedel. She grew up in Vermont, IL., graduating from VIT...

Aug 5, 2019

Norma A. Sisk, age 88, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Monday, August, 5, 2019, at Morris Hospital, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 18, 1930 in Streator, IL. to Walter and Elsie (nee Johanson) Carlson. She was raised in Kinsman and graduated from Mazon High School Class of 1948. Norma married Clair...

Aug 4, 2019

John Joseph "Jack" Lardi, age 84, of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, August 4, 2019, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Jack was born on February 6, 1935 in South Wilmington, IL. to Delmo and Clemantine (nee Ferrari) Lardi. He was raised in South Wilmington and attended...

Jul 23, 2019

Bonnie Akins, age 70, of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, July 23, 2019.

She was born April 13, 1949 in Minneapolis, Mn. to Dolly Carlson.

Bonnie was a member the Morris Moose. Her greatest joy was spending time with her granddaughter, Shelby, who was the apple of her eye....

Jul 9, 2019

John Charles Lavezzi, age 79, of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Heritage Health with his family by his side.

John was born on June 22, 1940 in Chicago, IL. to Douglas V. and Florence P. (nee Heck) Lavezzi. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy. He married...

Jun 7, 2019

Gerry Lee Bailiff, age 64, of Glendale Heights, IL., passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2019 with his sister, Gloria, and niece, Dawn, by his side.

He was born August 1, 1954 in Lafayette, IN. to Donald K. Bailiff and Ida M. Fridley. He graduated from Romeoville High School. He worked as a construction contractor and...

May 12, 2019

Thomas A. Carpenter, 67 years, formerly of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12, 2019, with his Mom by his side, at his home in Astor, FL.

Tom was born December 14, 1951 in Morris, IL. to Thomas and Blanch (nee Olsen) Carpenter. He attended Coal City Schools and graduated with the Class of...

May 2, 2019

Lorraine M. (nee Sinkular) Rink, Age 100, of Coal City,IL. passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at her home.

Born August 23, 1918 in Pontiac, IL, Lorraine was the daughter of Frank and Katherine Sinkular. She was raised and educated in Braidwood.

Lorraine worked as a seamstress at the Pants...

Apr 30, 2019

Cheryl L. Stockman, age 70, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Amita Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

She was born October 21, 1948 in Patoka, IL. to Robert and Mildred (nee Beckler) Bumgardner. She married Ronald G. Stockman on December 30, 1972 at the Theodore Street Lutheran Church in...

Apr 29, 2019

Shirley L. Delaney, age 94, of East Moline, IL. and formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2019.

She was born in Braidwood, IL. on November 17, 1924 to Lee and Inez (Huston) Simmons. She served her country honorably in the United States Navy as a nurse. Shirley married Edward Delaney on July 6,...

Apr 23, 2019

Gerald L. "Bow Wow" Domagalla, age 76, of Diamond, IL. passed away on Tuesday evening, April 23, 2019, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

He was born April 18, 1943 in Manhattan, IL. to Melvin and Georgia (nee Greenan) Domagalla. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. Jerry worked as a lift truck...

Apr 10, 2019

Robert L. Ferrari, age 74, of Coal City, IL., passed away at his home on Wednesday evening, April 10, 2019, surrounded by his family.

Bob was born January 29, 1945 in Joliet, IL. to Silvio and Madalyn (nee Pohl) Ferrari. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War Era in the United States Navy with the...