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Sandra A. Novak

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

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

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

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

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...

Shirley C. Pacione

Shirley C. Pacione

Apr 9, 2012

Shirley C. Pacione 83, of Morris passed away on Monday April 9, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born on August 15, 1928 to the late Charles and Olga Lindquist. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Albert Pacione, four children Charles Pacione, Donald Pacione, Greg (Lynn) Pacione, and Sheryl (Mark) Campbell. Six grandchildren Nick...

Anton (Tony) Nicoletti

Anton (Tony) Nicoletti

Mar 3, 2012

Anton (Tony) Nicoletti 71, of Diamond, IL passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at his home. He was born on February 22, 1941 in Joliet, IL to the late James and Irene Nicoletti. Tony was a member of the Coal City Emergency squad until 1976, and was employed at Crown Trygg Construction until he began operating his family's business...

George R. Pelton

George R. Pelton

Feb 23, 2012

George Robert Pelton 69 of Coal City passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, on February 23, 2012 at The Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with his family at his side. He was born on October 21, 1942 in Joliet IL the son of Raymond and Pauline (Erwin) Pelton of Wilmington, IL He was a veteran of the US...

Angelina Mary Hernandez

Angelina Mary Hernandez

Jan 28, 2012

Angelina Mary Hernandez 87 of Joliet, IL passed away on Saturday, January 28th, 2012, at home with her family by her side. Born April 24,1924 in Verona, IL. Preceded in death by her parents, husband Ignacio T. Hernandez, and 6 brothers and 2 sisters. Survived by her children Richard and Mark (Francisca) Hernandez; brother Emanuel (Katherine) Rodriguez; grandchildren Thomas, Antigone...

Daniel J. Hollowell

Daniel J. Hollowell

Jan 23, 2012

Daniel J. Hollowell 90 of Coal City passed away on Monday January 23, 2012 at The Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet. He was born on June 21, 1921 in Texarkana, AR to the late James and Isabelle Hollowell. Daniel was a member of the Coal City VFW and Lions Club. Served in The Army Air Core during WWII...

Pauline Dearth

Pauline Dearth

Jan 22, 2012

Pauline Dearth, 99 of Coal City passed away on Sunday January 22, 2012 at Morris Senior Living (Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation) she was born on July 08, 1912 in Coal City, IL to the late Albert and Mary Bernhard. She was a life long resident of Coal City. Pauline was educated in Coal City Schools, a 87 year member of...

Edward J. Drab Jr.

Edward J. Drab Jr.

Jan 9, 2012

Edward J. Drab Jr. 51, of Wilmington and formerly of Chicago passed away on Monday January 9 2012 at his home. He was born on October 05, 1960. He enjoyed Hiking He is survived by a daughter Christine (Sergio) Rivas, two grandchildren Angel and Lucas Rivas, his mother Florence Drab, two sisters Betty (Dan) Weiss and Susan (Joseph) Kubal, and...

Joann Klover

Joann Klover

Dec 25, 2011

Joann Klover (August 13, 1937 - December 25, 2011) Joann Klover, 74, of Coal City, IL passed away after a brief battle with cancer, on Sunday, December 25, 2011 At Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. She was born on August 13, 1937 at Morris Hospital, Morris IL to the late Anton and Rosella Manietta. Joann married Richard Klover...

David H. Brewer Jr.

David H. Brewer Jr.

Dec 17, 2011

David H. Brewer, Jr. of Coal City passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was born on December 22, 1934 in Bradley County, Tennessee, the son of David and Mattie (Bates) Brewer, Sr. Dave married Marilyn Brod in August 1956 in Lyons, IL and moved to Carbon Hill and later Coal City to raise their six children. Dave was...

Marlene F. Breneman

Marlene F. Breneman

Dec 7, 2011

Marlene F. Breneman (Day) nee Carnaghi 74, of Coal City passed away on Wednesday December 7, 2011 at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet. She was born on October 6, 1937 in Joliet IL to the late Francis "Tote" and Elva Carnaghi. She was an avid Garage Saler, Bingo player, lotto lover and loved her dog Benji. Also a Coal City...

Evyonne J Quinzio

Evyonne J Quinzio

Dec 2, 2011

Evyonne J . Quinzio nee Saville 90 of Coal City passed on to the eternal life on Friday December 2, 2011 She was born and raised in Kankakee, IL and then during her married life and until her passing she resided in Coal City. She was also a member of The Assumption Catholic Church. She was vary supportive person to...

Edward A. James

Edward A. James

Dec 2, 2011

Edward A. James 95, of Coal City passed away on Friday December 2, 2011 at The Morris Hospital. He was a member of The Coal City United Methodist Church , and was retired from Caterpillar Joliet in 1974 with 25 years of service He is survived by his wife of 74 years Roberta M. James nee Carlisle whom he wed...

Marcella Schultz

Marcella Schultz

Nov 24, 2011

Marcella A. Schultz 98, of Coal City, IL passed away on Thursday November 24, 2011 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. She was born on November 26, 1912 in South Wilmington, IL to the late Joseph and Anna Persak. She is survived by two children Joe (Debbie) Schultz of Moline, IL and Jackie (Jerry) Conlee of Downers Grove,...

Judy Zaccaria

Judy Zaccaria

Nov 21, 2011

Judy Zaccaria, 70 of Wilmington, IL passed away on Monday November 21, 2011 at Rush Presbyterian St. Luke Hospital in Chicago. She was born On June 6, 1941 to the late Manus and Treva Moberly. Judy was a local dog groomer for many years and loved her dogs, she was also a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. She is...

Robert Dale "Bobby" Runty

Robert Dale "Bobby" Runty

Oct 28, 2011

Robert Dale "Bobby" Runty Jr., 36, of Coal City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 28, 2011 at his home. He was born April 19, 1975 in Morris to Robert and Paula ( Smith) Runty. He is survived by his parents, his grandmother Mabel DeGrush, and his sisters Jamie Benson of Morris and Constance (Randy) Hill of Godley. Bobby is...

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