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...
Donald William Ragain
May 26, 2013
Donald William Ragain, age 38, of Coal City and formerly of Wilmington passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on May 26, 2013. He was born on May 22, 1975, in Kankakee, Illinois. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for over 15 years. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 150 and employed by "D" Construction. He...
Irvin J Lafferty
May 19, 2013
Irvin J. Lafferty passed away on Sunday May 19, 2013 at his home in Coal City. He was born in Coal City on June 27, 1917 to the late Alex and Kate Lafferty. Irvin was a member of The Knights of Columbus,The Old Timrs Baseball Groupwhere he met many celeberity athletes, and the Assumption Church. He was formerly employed at...
Richard Charles Mccawley
May 14, 2013
Richard Charles McCawley, 79 of Braidwood, IL passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. He was born on October 31, 1933 to the late Charles and Lena (Jackson) McCawley. Richard was a graduate from Reed-Custer High School class of 1951; He served his country from 1954 to 1956. He married Nerina Ferrari on...
Rick Reyes Jr.
May 5, 2013
Ricardo (Rick) Reyes Jr. 54 of Coal City passed away on Sunday May 5, 2013 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born on February 3, 1959 in Fort Worth, Texas. Rick enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was employed by Reichhold Chemical for 33 plus years. He is survived by his wife Tammy Reyes,...
Lori Ann Trevino
Apr 9, 2013
Lori Ann Trevino 33, of Carbondale, IL and formerly of Coal City, IL passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2013 at her home in Carbondale, IL. She was born on October 13, 1979 to Mary Trevino (nee Fioritto) and the late Leonzo (Leo) Trevino. Lori enjoyed animals and volunteering at The St. Francis Animal Care Shelter Lori Ann is survived...
Carol Marie Hamilton
Mar 23, 2013
Carol Marie (Waldschmidt) Hamilton 56, of Godley, IL passed away on Saturday March 23, 2013 at The Morris Hospital. She was born on April 10, 1956 in Peoria, IL to the late Norbert and Bernice Marie Waldschmidt. She graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1974. Carol Married Terry Hamilton on May 2, 1975. She was currently...
William H. Knop
Mar 5, 2013
William H. Knop 70, of Coal City passed away on March 5, 2013 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the Joliet and Coal City area. Bill retired from Com Ed after 35 years of service. He was also a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Bears fan, and a loving papa and dad. He is survived by his wife,...
Albert J. Pacione
Feb 22, 2013
Albert J. Pacione 91 of Morris, IL died Friday February 22, 2013 at the Morris Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1922 to the late Nick and Concetta Pacione. Albert was a World War II veteran serving as a Screaming Eagles paratrooper in the 101 st airborne. He also enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He is...
Marjorie (Marge) Ann Neve
Feb 11, 2013
Marjorie (Marge) Neve 82, of Coal City, IL passed away on Monday February 11, 2013 at Heritage Healthcare in Dwight, IL she was born in Avoca Iowa on April 27, 1930 to the late Henry and Anna Neve. Marge served in Okinawa during the Korean Conflict, spent over 20 years in the military, joining the women's army Core in 1949....
George H. Knoop
Jan 19, 2013
George H. Knoop 85 of Mazon, IL passed away at his home on Saturday January 19, 2013. He was born on April 07, 1927 in Joliet, IL to the late William and Freda (Luehrs) Knoop. He was employed at Olin Chemical for 36 years until his retirement. His greatest love was for the lord, family, life, nature, music, and all...
Ronald J. Jakubowski
Jan 18, 2013
Ronald J. Jakubowski 71, of Coal City passed away on Friday January 18, 2013 at The Morris Hospital. He was born on December 5, 1941 to the late Walter and Wanda Jakubowski in Chicago, IL Ron was known as a handy man, jack of all trades, and a man of many ideas. He is survived by four children Theresa (Jim)...
Robert E. Armstrong
Jan 10, 2013
Robert E. Armstrong 68, of Coal City passed away on Wednesday July 10, 2013 at The Morris Hospital. He was born in Wilmington , IL on January 27, 1945 to the late Harold M Armstrong and Altha Hooper Armstrong Kilbride. He is survived by a brother Martin (Nancy) Armstrong of Morris, a sister Jean (Robert) Zimmerman Morris , and several...
James A. Vilt
Jan 2, 2013
James A. Vilt 64, of Millersport, Ohio passed away on January 2, 2013. He was born on May 6, 1948 in Joliet, IL to the late Joseph "Tut" Vilt and Mary (Pallas) Vilt. Jim was raised and educated in Coal City. After graduating from Coal City High School he entered the Army and later the Army Airborne serving in the...
Ruth A. Hartman
Dec 19, 2012
Ruth A. Hartman 79 of Coal City passed away on Wednesday December 19, 2012 at The Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family. She was born on June 4, 1933 to the late Arthur and Fannie Cush Ruth was employed as a lab tech at Quantum until her retirement. She was a Member of The Coal City United...
Earl S. Allen
Dec 7, 2012
Earl S. Allen, 89, of Coal City, passed away on Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice. He was born in Naniamo, BC, Canada on Sept. 8, 1923 to Margaret (Little) and Thomas Allen. He was an area resident from 5 years of age on. Earl is survived by his daughter, Margaret (Gary) Peck and his son, Stephen...
