Eugene Earl Stiles
Jun 2, 2010
Eugene Earl Stiles 66 of Morris, IL passed away at his home on June 2, 2010. He was born on September 7, 1943 in Oakbrook, IL. He Was a Navy Veteran Serving in Vietnam and during The Cuban Missile Crisis, a member of American Vets. Aurora and member of plumbers and pipefitters local 501. He is survived by two children...
Shirley J. Mcspadden
May 10, 2010
Shirley J. McSpadden 68, of coal city passed away on Monday May 10, 2010 at the Morris Hospital. She was born on May 15, 1941 in Onarga, IL She was a school bus driver for the past 20 plus years. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and loved shopping. She is survived by two children Julia (James) McCord...
Martha Sue Rongaus
Apr 5, 2010
Martha Sue Rongaus, 72, of Diamond, Il. passed away on Monday evening, April 5, 2010 at Morris Hospital. She was born in New Eagle, Pennsylvania September 18, 1937, the daughter of Ellis B. and Helen E. (Hamilton) Cowan. Sue graduated from Monongahela High School in Pennsylvania in 1956. She married James F. Rongaus October 3,1959 in Fellsburg, Pa. She worked...
Gaye L Holt
Apr 1, 2010
Gaye L. Holt 78 of Coal City passes away on Thursday April 1, 2010 at Heritage Manor in Dwight. She was born on December 18, 1931 in Lima Ohio to the late Theodore and Sophia Reed. Gaye enjoyed Hummingbirds, cooking, and crocheting She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years Owen Holt, two daughters, Charlotte (Don) Hoffman of...
Clarence Robert Jennings Sr.
Mar 30, 2010
Clarence Robert Jennings Jr. "Jr." Passed away on Tuesday March 30, 2010 at his home in Coal City. He was born on October 5, 1927 to the late Clarence Robert Sr. and Emma (Randolph) Jennings, in Joliet, IL. He was a member of The Montgomery IL VFW. , Magnolia Chapter of The Eastern Star, Midwest chapter of The Merchant Marines,...
Joy A. Gumbs
Mar 10, 2010
Joy A. Gumbs 79 of Coal City passed away on Wednesday March 10, 2010 at The Heritage Manor in Dwight, IL. She was born on March 22, 1930 in Verona, IL to the late Arther and Mary Kodat. She is survived by her husband John L. Gumbs Sr. A son John L. (Madeline) Gumbs Jr.; three grandchildren Nikki Giordano, Tony...
John D. Born
Mar 9, 2010
John D. Born, age 88, of Coal City died March 9, 2010, at Morris Hospital. He was born May 24, 1921, in Coal City, the son of John B. and Theresa (Vacca) Born. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Betty (Ross) Born in 2002, his parents, brothers Raymond, Ervin, Donald, and Leroy, infant sister Rosemary,...
Ruth Allen
Jan 30, 2010
Ruth (nee Brown) Allen, 86, of Coal City, passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Joliet Area Community Hospice, with her loving family at her side. She was born in Carbon Hill on March 30, 1923 to the late Margaret (Vacca) Brown and William C. Brown, she was a lifelong area resident. She is survived by her best friend...
Russell J. Girot
Jan 23, 2010
Russell J. Girot 88 of Diamond, passed away on Saturday January 23, 2010 with his family by his side at his home which he built, and was very proud of. He was born on that same farm in diamond on February 3, 1921 to the late Gabe and Vittoria Girot. He was a 40 + year member of the brick...
Milton (Mutt) Wharrie
Jan 16, 2010
Milton (Mutt) Wharrie 83, of Coal City passed away on Saturday January 16, 2010, at his home. He was born on August 12, 1926 in Coal City, IL to the late John and Lola Wharrie. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, camping, and spending time with his family. He was also an avid Sox and Bears fan and enjoyed watching Nascar....
Eugene O Clark
Jan 13, 2010
Eugene O. Clark. Our dear old dad, who taught us to love the outdoors, lived for 83 years and died peacefully at 12:20 am Wednesday January 13, in the presence of his daughters. He loved taking rides around town and is probably best known in Coal City as the "whistling mailman". Many residents delighted to his melodious accompanied delivering their...
Frances L Brainard
Jan 9, 2010
Frances Lorraine (Neve) Brainard 78 of Coal City, IL passed away on Saturday January 09, 2010 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville. She was born on May 31, 1931 in Avoca Iowa to the late Henry and Anna Neve. She married Warren C. Brainard on May 24, 1953 in Avoca Iowa, and later moved to Coal City where she resided since...
June Meece
Dec 24, 2009
June Elizabeth Meece, 92, of Carbon Hill passed away on Thursday December 24, 2009 at Heartland Care Center in Paxton IL. She had been in declining health for the past year. She was born on May 27, 1917 in Springfield, IL to the late Tevie and Mamie (Meadows) Bradshaw. A celebration of her life will be held on Monday December...
Earl Benge
Dec 23, 2009
Earl Benge 84 of Coal City passed away on December 23, 2009 at Walnut Grove Village in Morris, IL. He was born on April 13, 1925 in Gorman, MO to the Late James and artie May Benge. He retired from DuPont in Seneca and Pleasant View Luther Home in Ottawa. A Veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in...
Sandra Russel
Dec 23, 2009
Sandra Russell 67 of Diamond , IL passed away at her home, on December 23, 2009. Cremation rites have been accorded. there will be no visitation or Funeral Services.
Sharon S. Thacher
Oct 26, 2009
Sharon S. Thacher, 60, of Goose Lake passed away on Monday October 26, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. She was born on August 19, 1949 in Hinsdale, IL. To the late James A. and Sophia (Mosley) Smith. After attending Downers Grove South High School, she attended college at Joliet Junior College and Governors State University....
Jeremy Michael West
Oct 23, 2009
Jeremy Michael West 33, of Mounds, Oklahoma died on October 23, 2009 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Jeremy was born on May 16, 1976 in Portsmouth Virginia. He spent his childhood on Gardner, IL and attended Gardner South Wilmington High School. Jeremy was an excellent cook and enjoyed doing it. He tried to keep his mind busy by...
Louis J. Tira
Oct 22, 2009
Louis Tira 95, of Coal City passed away on Thursday October 22, 2009 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. He was born on August 18, 1914 in Coal City, IL to the late Martin and Maria Tira. After high school Louis started his career as a carpenter in the Coal City area and served four years in the U.S....
Leona M Heavens
Oct 14, 2009
Leona M. Heavens (May 18, 1917 – October 14, 2009) Leona M. Heavens, 92, of Coal City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at Heritage Manor in Dwight. Leona was born on May 18, 1917 in Coal City to the late August and Nathalie (DeVoss) Henke. Leona was raised and educated in Coal City where she lived her entire...
Ernest Perona
Sep 23, 2009
Ernest Stanford Perona 94, of Diamond, IL passed away on Wednesday September 23, 2009 at his home. He was born in Virden IL on April 29, 1915. Ernest served two years in the Civilian Conservation Corps in Wyoming and Washington State in 1933 and 1934, prior to being drafted into the Army on June 19, 1941. During WWII Earnest served...
