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Dolores Swanson

Dolores Swanson

May 6, 2011

Dolores (Pooch) Swanson 80, of Coal City passed away on Friday May 6, 2011 at The Morris Hospital. She was born in Coal City, IL on July 23, 1930 to the late James and Margaret Bates. Dolores enjoyed flowers and gardening, she was a member of The Assumption Church and the Marthas. She was employed as a teller at The...

Raymond Zawrazky

Raymond Zawrazky

Apr 18, 2011

Raymond Zawrazky 77, of Coal City, IL passed away on Monday April 18, 2011, at his home. He was born in Braidwood, IL on October 31, 1933 to the late Julius and Julia Zawrazky. He served in The Army during the Korean War, was employed by Caterpillar for over 40 years until his retirement in 1992, a NuMark Credit Union...

Joe W Roberts

Joe W Roberts

Apr 12, 2011

Joe W. Roberts 79 of Coal City passed away on April 12, 201 at The Morris Hospital. He was born on March 29, 1932 in Hariman TN. To the late David and Betty Roberts. He was a member of The Braceville United Methodist Church He is survived by his wife Betty D. Roberts, a son Keith (Pam) Roberts , daughter...

James M. Farrell

James M. Farrell

Apr 10, 2011

James M. Farrell 69, of Gardner, passed away on Sunday April 10, 2011 at St James Hospital in Chicago Heights. He was born on September 4, 1941 to the late Jerome and Margaret Farrell. He was a retired member of The Cement Masons Local 502 Bellwood, IL He is survived by his wife Joanne Farrell, sister in law Carol Toman,...

Charles D Fitzgerald

Charles D Fitzgerald

Apr 8, 2011

Charles D. Fitzgerald, 83, of Coal City passed away on Friday April 8, 2011 at The Morris Hospital. He was born on May 20, 1927 in Joliet, IL. He graduated from Joliet Catholic with the class of 1944, WWII Veteran serving in The US Marine Corps, also Retired from Uniroyal. He is survives by his best friend and constant companion...

Richard A. Findlay

Richard A. Findlay

Apr 8, 2011

Richard A Findlay (Pop's) 56 of Coal City passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday April 8, 2011. He was born on October 5, 1954 in Aurora, IL. To the late John and Lonnabelle Findlay. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, anything Harley Davidson, and spending time with his family and friends. He is survived by...

Christine Benson

Christine Benson

Apr 4, 2011

Christine Benson 62, of Wilmington, IL and formerly of Chicago, passed away on Monday April 4, 2011 at The Morris Hospital she was born on December 12, 1948 in Elmhurst, IL. She was an avid gardener enjoyed fishing and loved animals. Survived by a daughter Patricia T. (Dean) Naples, three grandsons Brett, Ryan and James, six brothers and sisters Carrie...

Linda L. Shain

Linda L. Shain

Mar 22, 2011

Linda L. (Ulivi) Shain 69, of Coal City passed away on Tuesday March 22, 2011 at her home. She was born on February 10, 1942 in Morris, IL to the late Gwendolyn (Meredith) and Paul Ulivi. She is survived by her husband Cleve Shain, a brother Ray Byers, and a sister June (Don) Berta, four children Gwen (Dave) Vacca, Randy...

Bruce W. Kren

Bruce W. Kren

Mar 13, 2011

Bruce Wayne Kren 62, of Channahon, IL passed away peacefully on March 13, 2011 at The Joliet Area Community Hospice Home, ending his battle with cancer. Born on December 26, 1948 to Celia (Starcevich) and the late Bernard Kren. Bruce served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Navy. He retired from Citgo Petroleum Corp. Refinery Lemont, IL...

Clarence V. Paulsen

Clarence V. Paulsen

Mar 6, 2011

Clarence (Bogie) Paulsen, 89, of Coal City, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2011, at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center with his loving family by his side. Born July 23, 1921, in Davenport, Iowa, he was the son of the late Emil and Edith (Healey) Paulsen. He attended the St. Alphonsus School in Davenport, Ia. prior to moving to Orland Park,...

Richard Lightner

Richard Lightner

Mar 6, 2011

.Flag Richard (Todd) Lightner of Coal City, passed away on Sunday March 6, 2011 at The Morris Hospital He was born on January 04, 1956 in Streator, IL to the late Russell and Laura Lightner. He loved spending time with his family and children, also enjoyed music, cooking, traveling, and reading. He was a member of The Open Bible Church...

Robert Lee Persak

Robert Lee Persak

Mar 1, 2011

Robert Lee Persak, 46 of Morris passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2011, at his home. He was born on December 1, 1964 in Blytheville, AR. He is survived by his father Robert J.( Beth) Persak, four sisters Donna (Brian) Trapp, Dana (Mark) Norton, Deana (John) Dallacosta, and Emily Persak, nieces and nephews Glenn (Renee) Noordhof, Tanya (Nick) Stevens, Nicole...

Bascilia (Dolly) Garner

Bascilia (Dolly) Garner

Feb 24, 2011

Bascilia (Dolly) Garner 77 of Braidwood, IL passed away on Thursday February 24, 2011 at her home. She was born March 10, 1933 in The Philippines, to the late Macario and Francisca Lumagbas. Dolly was loved so very much by her children and grandchildren, she loved being around her family, and friends,she loved everyone.Her hobbies were cooking, gardening and taking...

Jeff Michael Cora

Jeff Michael Cora

Feb 23, 2011

Jeff Michael Cora 39, of Coal City passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday February 23, 2011 in Washington, Indiana. He was born on March 7, 1971 in Joliet, IL He was an Electrician and member of IBEW Local 176 Joliet, IL, Devoted father and family man, enjoyed spending time with his children, fishing and being on water, also loved music including...

Daniel Joseph Cromp

Daniel Joseph Cromp

Feb 18, 2011

Daniel Joseph Cromp, 64, of Braidwood, passed away February 18, 2011 at his home. Born February 26, 1946 in Cook, Minnesota, he was the son of the late Edwin and Annie May (Wardas) Cromp. He is survived by his wife Marlene (Koerner) Bohac; children Jeffrey (Chris) Cromp of Braidwood, Lynn(Shane) Pampuch of Coal City, Dan Jr. (Regena) of Braidwood and...

Ann Watson

Ann Watson

Jan 16, 2011

Ann M. Watson (nee Faletti) age 91, of Coal City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2011 with her loving daughters by her side. Ann was born in Standard City, Illinois on December 07, 1919 and resided in Coal City from the age of seven. She was a graduate of Coal City high school with the graduating class of...

Madalyn B. Ferrari

Madalyn B. Ferrari

Jan 15, 2011

Madalyn B. Ferrari 99, of Coal City, IL passed away on Saturday January 15, 2011 at Heritage Manor in Dwight, IL she was born on December 6, 1911 in Gillispie, IL. To The Late William and Clara (Henke) Pohl. She married Silvio (Bear) Ferrari (deceased) on October 1935 in The Assumption Church in Coal City. They spent their entire married...

Anthony (Tony) John Jurzak

Anthony (Tony) John Jurzak

Dec 18, 2010

Anthony (Tony) John Jurzak 40, of Morris, IL and formerly of Coal City, IL passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at The Morris Hospital. He was born on March 31, 1970 in LaSalle, IL. Tony was known as the handy man around town and was always willing to give a helping hand. He is survived by his girlfriend...

Marion L. Voight

Marion L. Voight

Dec 16, 2010

Marion L. Voight 84, of Coal City Passed away on December 16, 2010 at Walnut Grove Village in Morris. She was born on September 16, 1926 to the Late Louis and Dora Stark. Marion was a clerk with the New Lenox Postal Service until her retirement. She is Survived by six children, Shirley Halley, of Plainfield, IL Charles (Barb) Voight...

Thelma Lucille Dietterick

Thelma Lucille Dietterick

Nov 12, 2010

Thelma Lucille Dietterick 93 of Coal City, IL and formerly of Bloomsburg Pa, passed away on Friday November 12, 2010 at The Embassy Care Center in Wilmington. She was born on January 15, 1917 in Danville PA to the late John and Elsie Knorr. Thelma was a member of the Grundy County Seniors, Ladies VFW post 804 in Bloomsburg PA,...

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