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...
James Joseph Cupp
Nov 22, 2012
James Joseph Cupp, 64 of Coal City and formerly of the Quad Cities area, passed away Thurday afternoon , November 22, 2012 at 3:40 p.m. at Morris Hospital after a long battle with liver cancer. Jim was born September 3, 1948 the son of James Jarard and Barbara (Stang) Cupp. He married Jody L. Frank on Christmas Eve, 1998. He...
Kenneth Togliatto
Sep 25, 2012
Kenneth Togliatto 73 of Braceville, IL passed away on Tuesday September 25, 2012 at Heritage Health Care in Dwight, IL. He was born on December 16, 1938 to the late Anton and Jessie (nee Perino) Togliatto in Coal City, IL Kenny served in the Marines. He was a 50 year member of the local 150 operating engineers and was known...
Thomas E. Norton
Aug 19, 2012
Thomas E. Norton 71, of Essex, and formerly of Elwood Passed away on Sunday August 19, 2012. He was born on March 29, 1941 to the late Raymond and Cecelia Norton. He worked in the Chicago land roofing industry for 50 plus years. Thomas enjoyed traveling in his motor home, camping, bird hunting, caring for his pets, and his yard,...
Darrin A Akins
Aug 17, 2012
Darrin Akins 45 of Morris Died Friday August 17, 2012 at his home. He was born on February 02, 1967 in Joliet, IL He enjoyed fishing, was a car enthusiast, loved spending time outside, and being with hid children and grandchildren. He is survived by his mother Bonnie Akins, two daughters Shelby Akins, and Jennifer Spurgeon (Jorge) Flores a son...
Lincoln Brunner
Aug 4, 2012
Lincoln Brunner –formerly of Morris, IL Our little Lincoln brought so much joy to everyone he met. His glowing smile, bright blue eyes and flowing hair were the trademarks of our little guy. On August 4, 2012, God determined through a tragic accident at home, that our son, Lincoln Andrew Brunner, born November 21, 2008, would spend the rest of...
Daniel L. Mccord
Aug 4, 2012
Daniel Lucas McCord 37, of Coal City passed away on Saturday August 4, 2012 in Chicago, IL. He was born on December 10, 1974 to Nancy Barry and the late Gary McCord in Oak Lawn, IL. Daniel was an avid White Sox and Chicago Bears Fan and a local 134 Electrician. He is survived by his mother, two children Brianna...
William "Bill" E. Swanson
Jul 20, 2012
William E. "Bill" Swanson, 83, of Coal City passed away on Friday July 20, 2012 at his home. He was born on October 11, 1928 in Coal City, IL to the late William and Laura Swanson. Bill enjoyed gardening, spending time with his dog, and traveling. He is survived by his three sisters LaVerne Kelly, Avis Brancato, and Naomi (Gene)...
Joseph Patrick Boland
Jul 6, 2012
Joseph Patrick Boland Age 78, of Forsyth IL formally of Coal City, passed away peacefully with family at his side, Friday, July 6, 2012 at 2:16 a.m. Joe was born October 1, 1933 in Toluca IL. Joseph lived in Forsyth, Illinois after retiring from Caterpillar Inc. having worked there for 32 years. He also volunteered as a weather spotter, a...
Norma L. Walker
Jul 5, 2012
Norma L. Walker 70, of Morris, IL passed away on Thursday July 5, 2012 at The Morris Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her family. She is survived by a sister in law Martha Walker, a brother in Law Tony Hayse, eight nieces and nephews, and numerous great nieces and nephews, her only remaining aunt Margaret Thompson, and many cousins....
Thomas Harry Norys
Jun 18, 2012
Thomas Harry Norys 56, of Symerton, IL passed away on Monday June 18, 2012 at The Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, after a six week illness at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Joliet. He was born on July 26, 1955 in Chicago, IL. He is survived by his wife of seventeen years Mary Norys of Symerton, a daughter Melissa (Jeff)...
Ronald H Breen
Jun 17, 2012
Ronald H. Breen 79, of Coal City, IL passed away on June 17, 2012 at The Walnut Grove Village in Morris, IL. He was born on July 19, 1932 in Joliet IL to the late Henry and Dorothy (Eungard) Breen. Ronald worked for Joliet Caterpillar for 30 years until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and woodworking. He also served...
Sandra A. Novak
May 21, 2012
Sandra Novak 64, of Coal City, IL passed away on Monday May 21, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center im Joliet of kidney failure and a weakened heart after years of dialysis. She was born in Joliet, IL on February 19, 1948 to the late Richard and Gladys Novak. Sandra loved animals, a big western fan, and enjoyed karate...
June Marie Benge
May 15, 2012
June Marie Benge, 86, of Coal City passed away on Tuesday May 15, 2012 at Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Coal City on November 3, 1925 to the late Frank and Lena Anselmo. She Married Earl Benge on June 5, 1949. June enjoyed hand sewn projects, flowers, cooking, and baking which she then distributed to family...
Brenda J. Certa
May 6, 2012
Brenda Joy Certa 49, of Morris, IL passed away on Sunday May 6, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 23, 1962 to Joseph F. and Anita (Kuhn) Stezowski in South Haven, Michigan. Brenda graduated from South Haven High School in 1981. Brenda then earned a degree at Western Michigan University and later completer...
Edward G. Zelinko
May 4, 2012
Edward G. Zelinko Sr. 91 of Coal City passed away on Friday May 4, 2012 at Walnut Grove Village. He was born on October 6, 1920 in Nokomis, IL to the late George and Anna Zelinko. He was employed for 12 years at Allen Bottling Company, a 46 year member of The Labors Local 75., And a member of the...
Joseph (Joe) W. Thatcher
Apr 12, 2012
Joseph (Joe) Thatcher 62, of Wilmington, IL passed away unexpectedly, while on a turkey hunting trip in Harrisburg, IL. He was born on February 12, 1950 in Blue Island, IL. He was employed at ExxonMobil for 34 years until his retirement in February 2008. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting and spending time with family and friends. He is survived...
