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Richard Lawrence Reinstein
Oct 1, 2011
Richard Lawrence Reinstein , 64 of Coal City pased away on October 1, 2001 at Edward Jr. Hines Veterans Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1947 in Evergreen Park the son of Lawrence and Doris Reinstein. Cemation rites will be accorde. There will be no services Private Family inurnment will take place at a later date.
Barbara J. Turigliatto
Aug 10, 2011
Barbara J. Turigliatto 96, of Coal City passed away on Wednesday August 10, 2011 at The Morris Hospital with her son at her bedside. She was born on March 20, 1915 in Coal City, IL to the late Ralph and Mamie Sylvester. She is survived by her son Delbert J. Turigliatto, and numerous nephews She was preceded in death by...
James A. Lafferty
Jun 25, 2011
James A. Lafferty 98, of Coal City passed away on Saturday June 25, 2011 at Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born on May 18, 1913 in Coal City, IL to the late Alexander and Kate Lafferty. He worked in the office of Peabody Coal Mine, Farmed and worked part time at FS Fertilizer until his retirement at age 62,...
Martha E. Spiering
Jun 4, 2011
Martha E. Spiering 93, of Braidwood, IL passed away on Saturday June 4, 2011 at The Morris Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on November 26, 1917 in Chicago, IL to the late Martin and Elna Christensen. She is survived by two daughters Arlene J. Dungca, of Coal City, and Cherry L. Vacha of Braidwood, a daughter in Law...
Robert K. Walker
May 24, 2011
Robert K. Walker 81, of Coal City, passed away on May 24, 2011 at The Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. He was born on January 3, 1930 , the son of the late LeRoy and Violet (Phillips) Walker. He was employed at the Morris Paper Mill for over thirty years and custodian for The Coal City Unit #1 school district...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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