Obituary Listing

Jun 23, 2017

Blanche Marie Pickles, 95, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 in Leesburg, Florida.

Blanche was born August 18, 1921 in Jonesboro, IL. to James E. and Eunice M. (nee Inman) Brown. She married Francis Pickles in 1940 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Together they farmed in Anna, IL. and then moved north to...

Jun 18, 2017

Mary (nee Lawhorn) Lissy, 68 of Diamond, one of the most wonderful, caring persons known to everyone that she met, has left this earth to join her loving husband, Jim, on June 18, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Mary was born August 14, 1948 in Joliet, IL. to Arthur Edward and Ellamae (nee...

May 31, 2017

Chloe Grace Francisco, age 16, of Coal City, IL. passed away Wednesday morning, May 31, 2017 at Morris Hospital from natural causes.

She was born February 16, 2001 in Maywood, IL. to Chris and Kori (nee Meglan) Francisco. She recently finished her sophomore year at Coal City High School. Her Mom wrote the following to describe her:...

May 25, 2017

James J."Jimmy" Hayes, 79, of Morris IL., passed away Thursday morning, May 25, 2017 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Jim was born July 20, 1937 in Braceville, IL. to Richard and Mildred (nee Babcock) Hayes. He worked many years as a farm hand for Francis Howland and enjoyed every minute of it. Once a farmer,...

May 12, 2017

Warren C. Brainard, 87, of Coal City, IL, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Warren was born December 31, 1929 in Postville, IA to Ralph and Vernie (Vickery) Brainard. He served in the United States Navy, earning the rank of EM3, aboard multiple submarines. He married Frances L. Neve...

Apr 16, 2017

Linda Bradley, 77 of Carbon Hill,IL., passed away on Sunday morning, April 16, 2017 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Morris, IL.

She was born September 30, 1939 in Litchfield, KY. to the late Fount and Blanche (Ashley) Decker. Linda married Walter Bradley on November 1, 1958 at the New Hope Presbyterian Church in Coal City....

Apr 12, 2017

Owen Holt Jr., 94, of Coal City IL., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at his residence with his family at his side.

Owen was born February 24, 1923 in Jamestown, KY. to the late Owen Sr. and Sarah (Marcum) Holt. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during WWII. He married...

Apr 4, 2017

Richard W. "Rick" Roseland, 68, of Coal City,IL. passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2017 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago with his family by his side.

Rick was born December 30, 1948 in Joliet, IL. to Wayne and Lorene (Zambon) Roseland. He was raised and lived his entire life in Coal City. He married Jeannie Shepherd on...

Mar 26, 2017

Lorraine M. Ursitti (nee Onderisin), age 87, a resident of Coal City, IL. , passed away on Sunday evening, March 26, 2017 at her residence.

Lorraine was born in Joliet, IL. to Andrew and Anna Biros Onderisin and moved to the Goose Lake area in 1977. She was a member of Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City...

Mar 20, 2017

Annette L. Pellens, age 52, of Gardner, formerly of Coal City, passed quietly March 20, 2017, with her family by her side at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home.

Born December 29, 1964, in Clinton, Iowa, she was the daughter of Robert L. and Ruth A. (Cush) Hartman. She graduated from Coal City High School in 1983....

Feb 24, 2017

William J." Bill" Boresi Sr., 92, of Coal City, IL. passed away Friday morning, February 24, 2017 at Heritage Health in Dwight, IL. He was born March 24, 1924 in Toluca, IL. to the late Ferdinand and Rose Boresi. Bill attended Coal City Schools, graduating in 1942. He married Ila Mae Riordan on October 28, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic...

Feb 13, 2017

William George Harvey "Billy", 36, of Diamond IL. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 13, 2017 at Morris Hospital. He was born July 9, 1980 in Brookfield, IL. in the family truck on the way to the hospital. His parents are John W. Harvey Sr. and Pamela Frye Oram. Billy enjoyed animals and had two dogs and many cats. The...

Feb 1, 2017

Jonathan A. Rose, 82, of Wilmington, IL. passed away peacefully on February 1, 2017 at his home with his family by his side. He was born October 20, 1934 in Jacksonville, IL. to Wesley and Pearl (Stucker) Rose. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired after 55 years as an electrician with the IBEW...

Jan 30, 2017

William J. Phillips Jr., of Orion,IL., formerly of Coal City, passed away January 30, 2017 at Trinity West Medical Center in Rock Island. He was born May 10, 1954 in Morris, IL. to William.Sr. and Evelyn (Liberty) Phillips. He worked as a truck driver for Luke Weber Trucking. William is survived by his two sons Matt (Angie) Phillips and Adam...

Jan 6, 2017

Andree J. Messel, 85, of Coal City passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Morris Hospital with her family by her side. She was born June 30, 1931 in Morris IL. to B. O'Neal and Maye (Larson) Enger. She worked for many years at the Silver Spoon Restaurant in Joliet. Andree was a serious sports fan, especially enjoying...

Dec 11, 2016

Judith A. Vacca Powell, 74, of Coal City passed away on Sunday morning, December 11, 2016 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris. Judith was born January 7, 1942 in Joliet, IL. to Dominick and Agnes (Ryan) Vacca. She married Eugene Powell in 1970 in Morris. She worked for many years in Quality Control at Brownie Products in...

Dec 8, 2016

James N. Drumm, 95, of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at the Manteno Veteran's Home in Manteno. James was born July 23, 1921 in Karbers Ridge, IL. to the late Elmer and Elva (Baldwin) Drumm. He married Luella Harner on May 29, 1958. He served his country honorably with the United States Army during World...

Nov 15, 2016

Bonnie Marie Clausen, 58, of Worth, IL. passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Palos Community Hospital in Palos Heights. She was born May 16, 1958 in Chicago, IL. to Arnold and LaVerne (Graffy) Clausen. Bonnie enjoyed playing dice, especially Bunco with her friends. She loved music and going out to eat. She enjoyed children and was like a...

Oct 14, 2016

Colleen Ann Davidson (nee) Hennessy, 61, of Coal City passed away at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, October 14th 2016. She was born on July 13,1955 to the late Albert and Therese Hennessy. Colleen graduated from St. Joseph School of Nursing in 1976 and was employed by St. Joseph Hospital for 40 years. She enjoyed...

Oct 13, 2016

Glenn A. Weaver, 43 of Diamond, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2016 at his home. Glenn was born February 25, 1973 in Evergreen Park, IL. to Gary L. Weaver Sr. and Marilyn Zapp. He was a genius working with his hands as a mechanic. There was nothing broken that he couldn't fix. He was currently employed by Chicago Aerosol....