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....
Donald J. Mulhall
Sep 16, 2015
Donald J. Mulhall 87 of Pontiac, formerly of Coal City, passed away at 5:30 PM Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 at his caregiver's home. His funeral service will be on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Ferrari Funeral Services in Coal City, 1044 Ferrari Drive. Father Robert Noesen will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until the time...
Alexander P. Goley
Aug 16, 2015
Alexander Paul Goley, 29 of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Morris. Alex was born on July 11, 1986 in North Chicago, IL. at the Great Lakes Naval Base to Matthew Goley and Rebecca (Hutchings) Lyons. He was raised in Buford, GA. before later moving to Coal City. He worked in maintenance at Unitech in...
John W. Edgar
Jul 27, 2015
John W. Edgar Sr. (Bill), 82, of Coal City passed away on Monday July 27, 2015. He was born on July 02, 1933 in Golden Pond, Kentucky to the late Alex and Lucy Edgar. Bill was a member of The New Hope Presbyterian Church, Army veteran of the Korean Conflict serving in the 802nd construction battalion "Scarwaf", Will Grundy Genealogical...
Sandra S. Seeger
Jul 10, 2015
Sandra S. Seeger, 70 of Coal City passed away Friday, July 10, 2015 at Regency Care Center in Morris. Born January 11, 1945 in Kent, WA., Sandra was a daughter of Earnest and Lucille (Perry) Gibson. She was a member of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary in both Hillside and Coal City. She was a very involved member of her...
Daniel J. Shroba
Jun 29, 2015
Daniel J. Shroba Jr., 47 of Channahon, IL. was a compassionate, loving man who passed away suddenly Monday, June 29, 2015. He was born on November 15, 1967 in Joliet, IL. He loved and touched the lives of so many family and friends. Dan is survived by his loving wife Jennifer (Clarkson) Shroba; his beautiful children Jake and Shelby Shroba;...
Grace L. Mulhall
Jun 22, 2015
Grace L. Mulhall, 86, of Pontiac, IL., formerly of Coal City, passed away at 5:21 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2015 at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer. Grace was born Sept. 14, 1928 in Coal City. She was the daughter of Anton and Elizabeth Baudino. Grace was born and raised in Coal City. She worked at APSA for...
Gordon H. Boldt
Jun 20, 2015
Gordon Hayer Boldt 1948-2015 ***updated visitation location due to storms*** Gordon H. Boldt, age 67, of Gooselake, Township, passed away early Saturday morning, June 20, 2015, at Kindred Hospital in Peoria. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at 11:00 a.m., at the First Christian Church, 455 W Southmor Road, Morris, with his son Pastor Greg Boldt officiating....
Janet I. Vilt
Jun 17, 2015
Janet I. Vilt (nee Reeves) 71, of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at her home with her loving husband by her side after a courageous battle with cancer. Born January 1, 1944 in Plainfield, IL. Janet was a daughter to Truman and Estella (Smith) Reeves. She was raised and educated in Joliet and graduated from Joliet...
Laurine Zelinko
Jun 10, 2015
Laurine Zelinko, 92 of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 10, 2015 at Regency Care of Morris. She was born on July 9, 1922 in Thayer, IL to William and Bertha (Micheletta) Coats Jr. She graduated from Virden High School. She married Edward G. Zelinko Sr. on June 29, 1947 at the Assumption Catholic Church in Coal City....
Anne L. Craterfield
Mar 9, 2015
Anne Lawn Craterfield, 100 years, of Coal City passed away March 9th at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Morris , IL . Anne was born to Anton and Mabel (Sayers) Buberle on September 14, 1914 in West Frankfort , IL . She was raised and educated in Coal City , IL . She married James Craterfield on June 5th,...
Kathleen E. Shadwick
Feb 16, 2015
Kathleen E. Shadwick, 70, of Macomb, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015. A memorial service was held in her honor on on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at the Braceville/Gardner Cemetery with Rev. Jan Chandler officiating. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Ferrari Funeral Services. Online condolences may be made at www.ferrarifuneral.com Kathleen was raised in Coal City, and resided in Gardner...
Joan M. Reader
Jan 17, 2015
Joan M. Reader 80, of Coal City, IL passed away with her family by her side on Saturday January 17, 2015 at The Morris Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1934 in Morris IL to the Late Edward and Ida (Cushing) Mallaney. Joan was raised on the family farm on Waupecan Road in Verona. Joan loved flowers and spending...
John (Beans) L. Biniak
Jan 10, 2015
John Leonard "Beans" Biniak, 80 of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2015 He was born on October 10, 1934 in Chicago to Edward Sr. and Rose (Kieta) Biniak. He attended Chicago area schools. He married Darlene M. Vesely on October 1, 1955 at Good Shepard Church, Chicago. He worked for and retired from the Chicago Fire...
David Lawerence Watts
Jan 5, 2015
David L. Watts, age 57 of Braceville IL. passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2015. He was born October 17, 1957 in Clinton, IL. to John W. and Dolores (Baughman) Watts. He graduated from Coal City High School and was certified as a diesel mechanic. He married Dawn D. Green on July 4, 1997. He worked for 35 years as...
Donald E. Leathers
Oct 9, 2014
Donald E. Leathers 75, of Diamond, IL passed away on Thursday October 9, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 4, 1939 in Lake Fork, IL to the late Floyd and Lucille Leathers. Donald was retired but currently employed as a Bus driver for Illinois Central School Bus Company and enjoyed taking the local children to and from...
