Larry Zaccaria
May 29, 2014
Larry Zaccaria 72, of Wilmington, IL passed away on Thursday May 29, 2014 at his home. He was born on October 19, 1941 in Ottawa, IL to the late Paul (Babe) and Ida Zaccaria. He is survived by his wife Lauree Schneider Zaccaria, a sister Nancy (William) Endrst, Brother Eugene (Jean Ann) Zaccaria, nephew William (Dana) and his wife Gail...
Joseph (Joe) Paul Cook Iii
May 22, 2014
Joseph (Joe) Paul Cook III, 31, passed away on May 22, 2014 at his home in Addison, IL. He was born on September 20, 1982 in Hinsdale, IL. He is survived by a daughter Emily Cook (8) ; his mother Dee (Al) Scholtens of Willow brook, IL , father Joseph Cook jr. of Georgia; four siblings Shannon Cook, Aaron, Ashley,...
Karen Kay Scarpaci
Apr 22, 2014
Karen Kay Scarpaci, 31 of Minooka, Illinois has passed on to heaven on April 22, 2014. She was born to Lori Graupman and Eric Koenig on October 15, 1982 in Waukegan, Illinois. She was married to James Scarpaci on July 27, 2003 and they lived together in Minooka. Karen was a stay at home mother, caring for her three children....
Mabel Ruth Degrush
Mar 17, 2014
Mabel Ruth DeGrush, 87, of Carbon Hill passed away on March 17, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She was born in Joliet, IL on February 11, 1927 to the late Worth and Mabel Oram Mooney.
Mabel attended New Lenox Grade School and Joliet Township High School. She married Dale Willard Runty on December 6, 1949, and he...
James Phillip Greenan
Feb 14, 2014
James Phillip Greenan 62, of Diamond, IL and formerly of Chicago IL and Nekoosa WI. Passed away on February 14, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 27, 1951 in Chicago, IL He was a retired lineman from AT&T after 32 years of service. He is survived by his wife Barbara Greenan (nee Orpurt) whom he wed on...
Eleanor T. Gagliardo
Feb 3, 2014
Eleanor T. Gagliardo 95 of Coal City passed away February 3 2014 at the Morris Hospital following a brief illness. Eleanor Palazzini the youngest of five siblings was born August 27, 1918 in rural Essex to Louis and Alice (Petroni) Palazzini. She attended a one room grade school and graduated from Gardner High School in 1936. She married Leonard Gagliardo...
Audrey Jessee
Dec 26, 2013
Audrey A. Jessee, 95 of Morris, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 26, 2013 at Morris Hospital. She was born on July 24, 1918 in Carterton, Virginia the daughter of Grady and Bessie Stamper Jessee. Audrey spent most of her life in Southwest Virginia in the towns of Carterton and Lebanon in Russell County with her family and friends of which...
Melvin E. Vandygriff
Dec 25, 2013
Melvin E. Vandygriff "Butch", 72, of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. He was born on August 11, 1941 in Niles, Michigan the son of the late William W. and Juanita Vandygriff. Butch moved to Coal City in 1966 and worked in the Coal City School District for...
Marcia Kay Mcintyre
Dec 17, 2013
Marcia Kay McIntyre 71, of Coal City passed away on Tuesday December 17, 2013 at The Morris Hospital She was born on March 08, 1942 to the late Raymond and Lela Winter. She was formerly employed as the secretary to the post master of The Downers Grove, IL. Post office. Newport Richie Post Office and The Lakeworth Florida Post Office....
Clyde Lawrence Byerley
Nov 28, 2013
Clyde Lawrence Byerley, 56, of Braceville, IL, passed away on November 28, 2013. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 2, 2013 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the Braceville United Methodist Church (106 W. Gould Street, Braceville, IL.) Memorial service will immediately follow at 7:00pm with Pastor Bennett Woods officiating. Clyde is survived by his mother, Mae Byerley of Braidwood,...
James L. Mauro
Nov 16, 2013
James Louis Mauro passed away on November 16 in Gilbert, AZ. Jim was born on October 19, 1941, in Joliet, IL to the late James and Marie (Maynarich) Mauro. Jim was married to Jean (Spese) on September 7, 1963, and recently celebrated 50 years of marriage. Jim is survived by his wife, 2 children: Janet (Greg) Smith of Grayslake, IL...
Roberta M. James
Nov 9, 2013
Roberta M. James 94, of Dwight and formerly of Coal City, passed away on Saturday November 9, 2013 at The Morris Hospital. She was born on December 2, 1918 in Freeport Indiana to the Late Albert and Sue Carlisle. She was a member of The Coal City United Methodist Church, She is survived by, two sons Laurence A. James, and...
Nancy L. Easton
Oct 31, 2013
Nancy L. Easton 67, of Coal City, IL passed away on Thursday October 31, 2013 at The Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She was born on October 19, 1946 in Mattoon, IL to the late Everett and Joan (Olmstead) Titus. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert Easton, a son Eric Easton, a grandson Bryce Anthony Easton,...
Charlotte Marschner
Oct 21, 2013
Charlotte Marschner, 87 of Morris, passed away on Monday October 21, 2013 at the Morris Hospital. She was born on October 29, 1925 in Ottawa, the daughter of the late Ward and Charlotte (Ritzius) Ball. Her husband Robert Marschner , whom she wed on August 16, 1951 also preceded her in death. Charlotte was a member of the Order of...
Michael (Mike) E. Ramme
Oct 16, 2013
Michael E. Ramme 70, of Diamond, IL passed away on Wednesday October 16, 2013 at his home. He was born on October 17, 1942 in Streator, IL to the late Donald and Edna Ramme. Mike was a 40 year member of the Coal City Fire Protection District and EMS, Braidwood Mason, Heartland Dancers, Tav Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, and previous member...
Carol Y. Ritz
Sep 25, 2013
Carol Y. Ritz 88, of Diamond, IL passed away on Wednesday September 25, 2013 at The Morris Hospital. She was born on May 12, 1925 to the late Henry and Margaret Giles in Ansley, Nebraska. Carol enjoyed flowers, especially roses, spending time with her family, and watching TV (Wheel of Fortune and Shark Tank were two of her favorites). She...
Robert Gus Thomas
Sep 18, 2013
Robert Gus Thomas 81, of Coal City, IL passed away on Wednesday September 18, 2013 at The Morris Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1932 in Chicago, IL to the late Jerry and Sarah Thomas. Robert was a member of local 705 Teamsters Union, driving trucks for 35 years. He also owned and operated Thomas Builders for over 25...
Kenneth M Surman
Sep 16, 2013
Kenneth M. Surman 81, of Wilmington, IL passed away on Monday September 16, 2013 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1931 in Chester, IL t the late Mark and Mary Surman. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and employed for 30 years at Caterpillar Joliet. He is survived by his son Rodney L. Surman...
Fredrick (Freddie) Murphey
Jun 18, 2013
Fredrick (Freddie) Murphey 66, Of Reedsport Oregon and formerly of Coal City , passed away on Tuesday June 18, 2013 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He as born on March 26, 1947 in North Bend, Oregon to the late Fred and Marion Murphey. Fred was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hunting, trapping, fishing, wine making, and was a...
Regina E Redfearn
Jun 1, 2013
Regina E. Redfearn 83, of Diamond, IL passed away on June 1, 2013 at The Morris Hospital. She was born on October 25, 1929 in Chicago, IL to the late Thomas and Eleanor Gallagher. Regina was formerly employed as a police dispatcher for Wilmington Police Department for 15 years until her retirement. She enjoyed crafting and talking with family and...
