Garry Anthony Bennett
Jul 13, 2016
Garry Bennett, 72 of Goose Lake, passed away on July 13, 2016 at his residence. He was born June 29, 1944 in Chance, KY. to Jake and Jewel (Thomas) Bennett. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Sandy; three children Dawn (Thomas) Siwek, Sean (Diane) Bennett and Shannon Rutkowski; seven grandchildren Raven Bennett, Zachary George, Ryan Rutkowski, Aidan...
George Albert Louis Bartnik
Jun 21, 2016
George Albert Louis Bartnik, 93 of Braidwood, passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2016 at Heritage Health in Streator. He was born October 10, 1922 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Chicago to the late Adam Joseph Bartnik and Anastasia (Ledin) Bartnik. George lived at 5120 S. Whipple Street in the family home built by his grandfather Albert Ledin. He attended...
Kelsey Marie Allison
May 28, 2016
Kelsey Marie Allison, 18, of Braidwood, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 in Morris. She was born on December 20, 1997 to Christopher Allison and Jennifer Steele. She was currently a student at Wilmington High School. Kelsey had many interests and goals. She had a passion for drawing. As the sister of a child with a handicap, she decided...
Suzanne Cassani
May 17, 2016
Suzanne Cassani, 68, of Goose Lake, passed away peacefully May 17, 2016 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her family at her side. She was born on August 20, 1947 in Joliet, Illinois to Earl and Cecile Riel Pumphrey. She married Eugene Cassani on November 25, 1967 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Joliet. She worked for almost...
Gary A. Simons
Apr 4, 2016
Gary A. Simons, 69, of Coal City, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at Morris Hospital. He was born on August 21, 1946 in Amboy, Illinois to Clifford Simons and Theresa Grennan Unger. He served his country honorably as a Sergeant in the United States Airforce during the Vietnam era. Gary married Kathleen Leve on January 22, 1966 at the...
Jacob A. Bulanda
Apr 3, 2016
Jacob Andrew Bulanda, 24, of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Loyola Medical Center in Maywood, IL. He was born on July 15, 1991 in Chicago Heights, IL. to Mark Bulanda and Susan (Rolniak) Bulanda. He attended Plainfield Elementary school and graduated from Gardner High School. He was a car lot manager for Ultimate Rides...
Michael Kurdenok
Feb 16, 2016
Michael J. Kurdenok , 46 , of Coal City passed away on February 16, 2016 at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. Michael was born December 20, 1969 in Chicago to George and Karen (West) Kurdenok. He honorably served his country in the United States Army as a Platoon Sergeant and was a Veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He...
Theresa Tallerico
Feb 13, 2016
Theresa Tallerico 91. Of Coal City, IL passed away on February 13, 2016 at Sunny Hill Nursing Home of Will County. She was born on October 11, 1924 in Chicago, IL to the late Jasper and Josephine (Marchese) Tallerico. Terry was a very devoted Christian. She was a beautician who operated her own business for many years. She is survived...
Donald L Reece
Feb 7, 2016
Donald L. Reece 85, 0f Coal City passed away on February 7, 2016 at Park Point Healthcare in Morris, IL. He was born on January 24, 1931 to the late Edwin and Elizabeth (Stout) Reece. Donald was an Army Veteran serving in Korea, retired from commonwealth Edison after 40 years of employment. He is survived by his wife of 60...
Jason D. Hooper
Jan 25, 2016
Jason Dean Hooper, at age 45 passed away at 5:45p.m. January 25, 2016 in Effingham, IL. He was born June 11, 1970 in Colorado Springs, CO. to Jennifer Pearson and Gary Hooper. Jason is survived by his wife Stephanie Hooper, his daughter Haley Hooper, his son Ryan Hooper, his sisters Grace Wright and Monica O'Loughlin and his brothers Charlie Pearson...
Cheryl L. (Biniak) Bare
Jan 18, 2016
Cheryl L. (Biniak) Bare, 58 of Wilmington, passed away Monday January 18, 2016 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Cheryl was born October 10, 1957 in Chicago, IL. to John L. "Beans" and Darlene M. "Doll" (Vesely) Biniak. She was an avid camper and caregiver to many. Cheryl is survived by her mother, Darlene, her two daughters Kristen Anne (Bryan)...
Loreen G. Carrier
Jan 18, 2016
Loreen G. Carrier, 48 of Coal City, passed away Monday, January 18, 2016. She was born November 28, 1967 in Joliet, IL. to Merle and Lola (Fisher) Carrier. Loreen enjoyed watching sunrises and sunsets. She had a great love for singer James Hetfield, especially his song "Wherever I (She) May Roam". Loreen is survived by her children David Carrier, Kristin...
Peggy Marie Kodat
Jan 15, 2016
Peggy Marie Kodat, 74 of Coal City, passed away Friday January 15, 2016 at Edward Hospital in Naperville. Peggy was born July 14, 1941 in Seneca , IL. to Bertal and Mable (Stull) Anderson. She married Tom Kodat on October 14, 1961 in Verona, IL. She was a member of the Carbon Hill Women's Club, she formerly served on the...
Jenada L. Kambic
Jan 8, 2016
Jenada L. Kambic (nee Vilt) Jenada L. Kambic, 47 of New Port Richey, Florida passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday January 8, 2016, at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center in New Port Richey, Florida with her husband, sisters, and brother at her side. Jenada was born in Joliet, Illinois on March 15, 1968. She was the fourth child,...
Ralph H. Brainard Sr.
Dec 13, 2015
Ralph Henry Brainard Sr., 62 of Chapin, SC passed away on Sunday, December 13,2015 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital. Ralph H. Brainard was born November 29, 1953 in Joliet, IL, the son of Warren C. and Frances (Neve) Brainard. He was joined in marriage to Shannon Colleen Lockhart on June 7, 1997. Ralph was currently a Mechanical Work Planner for...
James J. Zelinko Sr.
Dec 9, 2015
James J. Zelinko Sr., 67, of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 9, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. James was born on May 2, 1948 in Joliet, IL. to Edward Sr. and Laurine (Coates) Zelinko. He honorably served his country with the 9th Division 47 Infantry during Vietnam with the United States Army. He...
Esther L. Harmon
Oct 31, 2015
Esther Loretta (Meagher) Harmon, age 97 and 8 months, passed away peacefully on Oct. 31, 2015. Having won the "lottery of life" to "Live Long and Die Short," Mrs. Harmon will be missed by her loving family and many friends. A native of Ottawa IL, and long-time resident of Joliet (1945-1978), Coal City IL (1978- 2010), and Morris IL (2010-2015),...
Sarah L. Vitko
Oct 16, 2015
Sarah L. Vitko, 91 of rural Braceville, passed away on Friday October 16, 2015 at Park Point Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris. She was born February 8, 1924 in Coal City to the late Jasper and Cecelia (Gervase) Vitale. She married Edward Vitko Sr. on December 27th, 1941 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church...
Norbert J. Mcluckie
Oct 13, 2015
Norbert J.McLuckie, 95 of Coal City, passed away October 13, 2015 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. He was born on September 5, 1920 in Joliet, IL. to the late James and Mary (Berta) McLuckie. He married Bernice Breimer in 1941. Norbert was a lifelong musician. He started his professional music career at age 14 with the Barney...
Juanita K. Eikey
Sep 20, 2015
Juanita Kay (Phipps) Eikey, 65 of Coal City, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2015 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Juanita was born on August 29, 1950 in Portsmouth, OH. to John Russel and Delena Smith Phipps. She was a member of the National Job Corps before becoming a hair stylist and cosmetologist. She enjoyed crafts and sewing....
