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...
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...
