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Leo (Jerry) Colaric
Aug 12, 2010
Leo (Jerry) Colaric, 76 of Coal City, IL passed away on Thursday August 12, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born on July 13, 1934 in Joliet, IL to the late Leo G. and Mary Colaric. He married Margie Scott on June 04, 1983. He was a die hard Red Sox Fan and an avid pool player....
Frances "Mae" Cooper
Jul 13, 2010
Frances Mae Cooper (nee Knowles) age 90 of Mazon passed away at The Morris Hospital surrounded by her beloved and loving "kids" born April 30, 1920 in Elwood, IL to the late Frances (Weimer) and James Knowles. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. She and her husband farmed in Verona for many years...
Edward G. Toman
Jun 30, 2010
Edward G. Toman, 73, of Gardner, IL died on Wednesday June 30, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. He was born on September 19, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late John and Mary Toman. He is survived by his wife Carol (nee Cohen) sister in law JoAnne (James) Farrell, and a sister Dorothy Burock, and numerous nieces and...
James (Jim) E. Testa
Jun 26, 2010
James (Jim) Testa 76, of Morris and Formerly of Coal City died Saturday June 26, 2010 at the Heritage Manor in Dwight IL. He was born on August 14, 1933 in Eileen Illinois to the late Joseph and Bridgid Testa. He Married Arlette (Lettie) Taiclet in France and and together they lived in Coal City until recently moving to Morris....
Ruth Greenan
Jun 3, 2010
Ruth Greenan 88, of Coal City passed away on Thursday June 3, 2010 at her home. She was born in Ornaga IL, on May 02, 1922 to the late William and Minnie Hubler. She worked at The Elwood Arsenal and as a nurse's aid until her retirement. She enjoyed sewing, and spending time with her family. She is survived by...
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.
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