Obituary Listing

Nov 13, 2018

Thomas Ryan Kenealy, 18 years old, of Diamond, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 13, 2018, in Champaign, IL.

Tommy was born on March 10, 2000 in Hinsdale, IL. to Edmund G. and Christine A. (nee Soukup) Kenealy. His family later moved to Diamond and he graduated with high honors from Coal City High School, class of 2017....

Nov 2, 2018

David Joseph Perona, 71, of Aurora and formerly Coal City , passed away peacefully on November 2, 2018, at Jennings Terrace Nursing Home in Aurora, IL. He was born in Joliet, IL. on February 27, 1947 to the late Joseph and Vivian Perona. David was educated in Coal City grade and high schools and lived most of his life in...

Nov 1, 2018

Beatrice Beakley , 81 of Braceville, IL. passed away on Thursday,  November 1, 2018 at Salem Village and Rehabilitation Center in Joliet . She was born in Chicago IL, on February 11, 1937 to the late Walter and Izora Henager. Beatrice was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary, enjoyed playing bingo and spending time outdoors doing yardwork. She is...

Oct 30, 2018

Perry W. Cermak, 61, of Coal City, passed away on October 30, 2018 at Heritage Health Care in Dwight, IL. He was born in Morris IL. on February 16, 1957 to the late William and Rose Cermak. Perry was a graduate of Coal City grade and high school and had an associate degree in accounting from JJC. His employment included...

Oct 11, 2018

Donald W. Berglund, 88, of Gardner, IL. passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice.

He was born July 17, 1930 in Chicago, IL. His parents were George S. and Marguerite D. (nee Beutlich) Berglund. In his youth, Don, or "Bergy" as he was known, began his lifelong devotion to the...

Oct 3, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Joan (Annie) L. Dearth announces her passing on Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at the age of 83.

Annie was born on June 29, 1935 in Morris IL, to the late Alfred W. and Virginia (nee Clinesmith) Dearth. She lived most of her life in Coal City, IL, graduating...

Sep 16, 2018

James E. Roney, 59, of Carbon Hill, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 16, 2018.

He was born January 13, 1959 to Carl and Helena (Ostrowski) Roney. Jim was an enthusiast of martial arts and motocross. He enjoyed going for coffee at the Whistle Stop Restaurant and spending time with his adopted nieces and nephews.

He...

Sep 7, 2018

Alice R. Jirmasek, 95, of Coal City passed away peacefully Friday morning, September 7, 2018 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

She was born January 26, 1923 in Chicago, IL. a daughter of the late Casimir and Anna (nee Plucinski) Ciechanowski. She married Frank Jirmasek on January 1, 1949. They were married for 56 years until Frank's passing...

Aug 7, 2018

Robert D. Bleifield, 93, formerly of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Park Pointe Nursing Home in Morris, Illinois.

Bob "Manny" Bleifield was born August 5, 1925 to Robert F. & Rhaddah S. Bleifield in Morris, Illinois. He was educated in the Coal City Schools. He served on the USS LST-973 in...

Jul 29, 2018

Arthur Robert Trotter, 92, of Coal City, passed away on July 29, 2018. He was born to Robert and Blanche (Mahon) Trotter on October 25, 1925. He was raised on the family's dairy farm and started delivering milk at the age of 14. He worked hard operating Trotter's Dairy for 25 years. October 1, 1949 he married the love...

Jul 6, 2018

Steven M. Pierard, 58, of Coal City, passed away early Friday morning, July 6, 2018, at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Steve was born September 24, 1959 in Joliet, IL. to Gerald V. and Patricia A. (nee Jones) Pierard. He was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School class of 1977. He...

Jun 28, 2018

Charles L. "Bum" Bumgardner, 71, of Carbon Hill, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

He was born October 14, 1946 in Patoka, IL. to Robert and Mildred (nee Beckler) Bumgardner. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. He was a member of the Coal City United...

Jun 18, 2018

Karen Lee (nee Knibbs) Mount, 64, of Verona, passed away on Monday, June 18, 2018 at Morris Hospital.

She was born May 13, 1954 in Morris, IL. to Garold and Janet (nee Barger) Knibbs. She graduated from Mazon-Verona-Kinsman High School. Karen continued her education and became a nurse working for Dr. Charles Comfort in Mazon and later...

Jun 6, 2018

Henry "Cob" Lyons, 59, of Coal City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born March 16, 1959 in Morris, IL. to Henry "Hank" and Nancy (nee Ross) Lyons. Cob grew up in the area and graduated from Coal City High School class of 1977. He married Rebecca...

May 24, 2018

Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Zbacnik) Kolenc, at the age of 92 years old, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Heritage Health in Dwight. She was born in Joliet, IL on July 24, 1925 to John and Mary (nee Laurich) Zbacnik. Loving and proud Aunt to Bonnie (Ron) Michalak, Thomas (Mary Therese) Stefanech, Caroline Tolentino and...

May 21, 2018

Dorothy Hill nee Heintz, 93 of Channahon and formerly of Burbank, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 21, 2018 at Presence Villa Franciscan in Joliet with her family by her side.

She was born May 10, 1925 in Posen, IL. to the late Stanley and Clara (Hilover) Heintz. She was preceded in death by...

May 7, 2018

Tracey Lynn Arnold-Thompson, 46 of Dwight, IL., passed away on Monday, May 7, 2018 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center in Bloomington.

She was born April 4, 1972 in Davenport, IA. to Ronald Irvin and Wendy Arnold. She graduated from Davenport Central High School in 1990. She worked for Dwight Pizza and was a Staffing Specialist for...

May 6, 2018

John L. Gumbs Sr., 87 of Coal City, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL.

He was born September 29, 1930 in St. Thomas Virgin Islands to John Claude and Eugenie Blanchard Gumbs. He married Joy Kodat. He was a member of the Laborer's Local #75 in Joliet, working many years for...

Mar 26, 2018

Valynda Planeta, 38, of Mazon, IL. passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, March 26, 2018  at Foster G. McGaw Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. after a long battle with Stage 4 Metastatic Breast Cancer.

She was born November 5, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia to David Pane and Kristine (Mezger) Pane....

Feb 26, 2018

Sandra M. Calabrese, 68, of Channahon, IL. passed away at her home on Monday, February 26, 2018.

She was born February 28, 1949 in Chicago, IL. to Joseph and Carmella (Mantia) Kadlec. She married John Calabrese on September 2, 1967 in Chicago and together celebrated their 50 th wedding anniversary before John passed away in January of...