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Donald J. Mulhall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Raymond R. Delach Sr.

Raymond R. Delach Sr.

Sep 21, 2014

Raymond R. Delach Sr., 90 of Gooselake, passed away late Sunday afternoon at the Morris Hospital. Born August 22, 1924 in Joliet , Ill. he was a son of Anton and Katherine (Spreitzer) Delach. He attended Joliet Central High School and honorably served in the United States Army during WWII. After his service, he graduated from the University of Illinois,...

Warren Ritz

Warren Ritz

Aug 12, 2014

Warren Ritz 93, of Diamond, IL passed away on Tuesday August 12, 2014 at The Morris Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1921 in the settlement Coal Creek, Nebraska to the late George and Ella (nee Plambeck) Ritz. Warren was a WWII veteran and a retired Local #179 Teamster. He is survived by four children: Wade (Kathleen) Ritz of...

William "Bill" R. Ferguson

William "Bill" R. Ferguson

Jul 14, 2014

William R. "Bill" Ferguson, 69, of Wilmington, IL. passed away on Monday. July 14, 2014 at Silver Cross Hospital. He was born on September 14, 1944 in Joliet, IL. He is survived by his wife, Kathie Ferguson; two children: Mark (Paula) Ferguson of Joliet, and Joe (girlfriend Eileen O'Donnell) Ferguson of Joliet; a granddaughter Madalyn Ferguson ; his mother Stephanie...

Penny Mcshane

Penny Mcshane

Jul 8, 2014

Penny L. McShane, 90, of Coal City, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at Park Point Rehabilitation Center in Morris. She was born on September 15, 1923 in Joliet IL. She was the wife of Dr. Gerald McShane who preceded her in death on June 24, 2002. She is survived by three children and three grandchildren. Cremation rites will...

Larry Dean Brown

Larry Dean Brown

Jun 26, 2014

Larry Dean Brown (LB) 54, of Ritchie passed away on Thursday June 26, 2014 at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee. He was born on May 30, 1960 in Joliet, IL Larry loved the outdoors, enjoyed spending time with family especially his grandchildren. He was a very patriotic person and loved music, also been called a one of a kind person who...

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