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...
Madeline E. Cantu
Sep 23, 2009
Madeline (Eleanor) Cantu 93, of Coal City passed away on Wednesday September 23, 2009 at Our Lady of Angels Retirement Home. She was born on February 7, 1916 in Cedar Point IL to the Late Michael and Rose Ala. She was the former owner and operator of The Coal City Bakery and Grill and member of the Assumption of Yhe...
John (Jack) Mcgowan
Sep 21, 2009
John (Jack) McGowan 85 of Gardner, IL passed away on Monday September 21, 2009 at hi home. He was born on March 13, 1924 in St. Louis MO, to the late John and Hazel McGowan Sr. He was a retired Local 21 brick layer with over 60 years in the trade. Member of the American Legion and He also enjoyed...
Milford R. Bjelland
Sep 9, 2009
Milford R. Bjelland, 68, of Morris passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2009 at his Morris farm home that he loved after a courageous battle with cancer. Born March 1, 1941 in Morris, he was the son of Oscar Bjelland and Amy Kallem Bjelland Christian. He was a graduate of Gore country school and Morris High School, class of 1959. He...
Edward L. Bolsega
Sep 8, 2009
Edward Bolsega. 78, of Goose Lake , passed away early Tuesday morning, September 8, 2009 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born November 14, 1930 in Chicago to the late Stanley and Helen (Pulkuska) Bolsega. He was raised in Chicago graduating from Harrison High School. Edward married Dolores Katkus on April 7, 1951 at St....
Marie L. Leve
Sep 3, 2009
Marie L. Leve, 92 of Coal City, passed away early Thursday morning, September 3, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. She was born November 21, 1916 in Coal City to the late Anton and Anna (Kratky) Unger. Marie was raised and educated in Coal City where she lived her entire life. She Graduated from Coal City High School...
Lillian M. Vodacek
Aug 30, 2009
Lillian M. Vodacek (Broadway Lil) Lillian Vodacek 86, at rest August 30, 2009 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice. A lifelong resident of Coal City. Survived by a daughter, Mary Knack (Dale), Of Flanagan, IL, 2 grandchildren and 5 great Grandchildren, 13 nieces, 4 nephews and Many great- nieces, great-nephews, great great Nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her...
Ronald J. Mckinnon
Aug 9, 2009
Ronald J. McKinnon (Ron), 64 of Goose Lake passed away on Sunday August 9, 2009 at The Morris Hospital. He was born on April 12, 1945 in Louisiana MO. He was a member of the Wilmington Moose and the Goose Lake Association Club. He enjoyed Fishing and the Chicago Cubs. Also Former leader of the band southern comfort. He is...
George Kurdenok
Jul 25, 2009
George Kurdenok 67, 0f Coal City, IL died Saturday July 25, 2009 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. He was born in Chicago, IL. On August 29, 1941 to the late John and Elizabeth Kurdenok. He retired from Com Ed after 25 years of service. US Army Veteran, collector of military items and antiques, also enjoyed fishing and...
Robert G. Bernico
Jul 14, 2009
Robert G. Bernico, (Bob) 82, of Crest Hill, IL passed away on Tuesday July 14, 2009 at Salem Village in Joliet; He was born on December 29, 1926 in Chicago, IL to the late Henry and Veronica Bernico. Robert was a WWII Navy Veteran serving on service vessel USS Furse (DD882), witnessed two nuclear bonds at Bikini Island off the...
Mary Louise Finley
Jul 13, 2009
Mary Louise Finley Mary Louise Finley of Pekin, IL and formerly of Dwight, IL passed away on Monday July 13, 2009 at her home. She was born on January 19, 1929 in Wilmington, IL to the late Herbert and Mary Holoffe. Mary worked as a station attendant for Amtrak Dwight Station for many years. She also enjoyed bingo, reading, and...
Joyce E Vota
Jul 8, 2009
Joyce E. Vota 80, of Coal City, IL passed away on Wednesday July 8, 2009 at her home. She was born on May 31, 1929 in Coal City, to the late Louis and Lillian Hejda. Joyce was a VFW auxiliary member and former Scout leader, and member of assumption church. She enjoyed crocheting , crossword puzzles, watching TV, and enjoyed...
Steven A. Rose
Apr 24, 2009
Steven Arthur Rose, 47, of Coal City Died suddenly on April 24, 2009. He was born on November 24, 1961. He will be greatly missed by his family and too many friends to name. Steven was an avid hunter and fisherman, and an amateur golfer. He was a lifelong member of the IBEW Local number 9. He is survived by...
Dorothy M. Hollowell
Apr 21, 2009
Dorothy M. Hollowell 88, of Coal City, IL passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2009 at her home. She was born on March 16, 1921 in Forest Park, IL to the late Carl and Grace Reimer. She was a 1st Lt. in the Army Air Corps, and was a flight nurse tending wounded soldiers during the last years of World...
Clema Lardi
Apr 3, 2009
Clema Lardi 97, of South Wilmington, IL passed away on Friday April 3, 2009 at Heritage Manor in Dwight. She was born on December 14, 1911 in East Brooklyn, IL to the Late Joseph and Nerina Ferrari. She was a Member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church; she enjoyed spending time with family and friends, shopping and eating out. She is...
Mildred B. Burroughs
Mar 26, 2009
Mildred B. Burroughs, 90, of Morris, at rest Thursday, March 26, 2009. Born May 1, 1918 in Warren County, Indiana, she was daughter of Earl and Elizabeth (Hazel) Kerst. On June 29, 1937 she married Robert Burroughs in Covington, Indiana. Most of her life she lived in Danville, IL Surviving are three sons, James (Joyce) of Morris, IL., John (Debra)...
