John W. "Jack" Aichele
Jul 7, 2024
John W. "Jack" Aichele, age 87, of Coal City, IL passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his home with his wife by his side.
He was born November 15, 1936 to Arthur and Martha (Layman) Aichele. He grew up on the south side of Chicago. From 1955 to 1957 he was a paratrooper in the...
Sharon K. Lindstrom
May 20, 2024
Sharon K. Lindstrom, age 79, of Morris, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 20, 2024.
She was born on May 16, 1945 in Chicago, IL to Anthony J. and Irene (nee Dugo) Lamy.
Sharon is survived by her son, Alfred J. "Al" (Kelly Flood) Zuccarello; three grandchildren, Gianna, Dominic and Chloe;...
Betty J. Kowalski
Mar 28, 2024
Betty Jean Kowalski, age 69, of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, March 28, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was born on February 15, 1955 in Harvey, IL to George and Gertrude (nee Wileman) Bishop. She grew up in the Dolton area as one of nine children. She graduated from Thornton...
Patricia "Trish" O'Donnell
Mar 27, 2024
Patricia "Trish" O'Donnell, age 72, of Naperville, IL passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.
She was born on July 14, 1951 in Cottage Grove, Oregon to James A. and Sidonia (nee Balle) O'Donnell. Trish was a college graduate and worked as the Director of Medical Records at the Midwest Medical Records Association, retiring after 26 years. Â ...
John E. Theres
Feb 28, 2024
John E. Theres, age 74 of Braidwood, IL passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
He was born on October 13, 1949 in Evergreen Park, IL to Nick and Millie (nee Mucker) Theres. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War Era. John worked during his lifetime...
Scott A. Findlay
Feb 23, 2024
Scott A. Findlay, age 47 of Lisle, IL, formerly of Wilmington, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at Edwards Hospital in Naperville.
He was born in Joliet, IL on June 1, 1976 to Richard and Nancy (nee Frizzell) Findlay. He grew up in the Wilmington area, graduating with Wilmington High School's class of 1994. Scott married...
Shirley M. Jessee
Feb 6, 2024
Shirley M. Jessee, of Morris, IL passed away on her 88th birthday which was Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood.
She was born on February 6, 1936 in Castlewood, VA to Vernard and Audrey (nee Jessee) Thompson. She was raised in the Baptist faith. She married William "Buddy" Jessee on February 26,...
Mary Ellen Payne
Feb 2, 2024
Mary Ellen Payne, age 84, of Coal City, IL passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.
She was born in Joliet, IL on April 10, 1939 to Dominic J. and Agnes A. (nee Ryan) Vacca. Â She attended local catholic schools before going to Coal City High School, graduating with the class of...
Rosa L. Tenn
Jan 21, 2024
Rosa Lee Tenn (nee Billingsley), age 92, of Braidwood, Illinois and Sacramento, California, passed away peacefully at Park Pointe Health Care Center in Morris on January 21, 2024.
She was born on December 17, 1931 in Goreville, Illinois to the late Omer and Velma Billingsley (nee Stokes). She was educated in the Goreville, Illinois schools. Rosa married...
Alan J. Burkhardt
Dec 5, 2023
Alan J. Burkhardt, age 81 of Dwight, IL, formerly of Gardner, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
He was born on March 21, 1942 in Joliet, IL to Wayne C. and Ruth A. (nee Morris) Burkhardt. Alan was raised in rural Gardner, attending Goodfarm Grade School and graduating from Gardner South Wilmington High...
Judith P. Ferrari
Nov 27, 2023
Judith P. Ferrari, age 84 of Coal City, IL passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Morris Hospital.
She was born on September 20,1939 in Chicago to Joseph and Mildred (nee Holl) Patrick. Her family later moved to Joliet where she attended school, graduating from St. Francis High School. Â After graduation, Judy worked at St. Joseph's...
Lucille V. Wolfe
Nov 15, 2023
Lucille Virginia Wolfe, age 88 of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at The Gardens At Park Pointe in Morris.
She was born on November 25, 1934 to Dominic and Julia (nee Peredetto) Bertoglio. She was born and raised in Coal City, attending school there and graduating from Coal City High School...
Raymond W. Sinkular
Oct 17, 2023
Raymond Wayne Sinkular, age 85 of Carbon Hill, IL passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
He was born on August 10th, 1938 in Braidwood, IL to Frank and Kathryne (nee Menietti) Sinkular. Ray grew up the youngest in his large family of nine children who gave him the nickname "Raymi"....
David J. Wills
Oct 14, 2023
David Jess Wills, age 76 of Mazon, IL passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 14, 2023, after battling his most recent and last cancer diagnosis of pancreatic cancer.
Born, January 31, 1947, in Joliet, IL, David is the son of the late Ellen Loretta Wills (nee Farmer) and the late Arden...
Nancy J. Barry
Oct 10, 2023
Nancy J. Barry, age 71, of Morris, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at her home.
She was born on February 25, 1952 in Chicago, IL to Arnold and LaVerne (nee Graffy) Clausen. Nancy attended St. Gall Catholic Grade School and graduated from Lourdes High School. Â She raised her...
Eugene Powell
Oct 4, 2023
Eugene Powell, age 80, formerly of Coal City, IL. passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
Eugene was born on March 25, 1943 in Creal Springs, IL to Vernie and Recil (nee Buckner) Powell. He married Judith A. Vacca in 1970 in Morris. They were married for 46 years until Judith's...
Jonathan Lee Sinkular
Sep 1, 2023
Jonathan Lee Sinkular, age 32, of Manhattan, IL formerly of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 1, 2023 at Trinity Group Home Manhattan House.
He was born on April 1, 1991 in Kankakee, IL to Kimberly S. Sinkular-Kiser. Jonathan grew up in the South Wilmington area. He was a lover of the great outdoors and...
Joseph "Fintan" Casey
Aug 27, 2023
Joseph "Fintan" Casey, age 72, of Naperville, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born on December 8, 1950 in County Sligo, Ireland to Eugene and Evelyn (nee Dwyer) Casey. Â Fintan grew up with his large family of 12 children. After completing school, he followed...
Adam D. "A-Rod" Rodriguez
Aug 23, 2023
Adam D. Rodriguez "A-Rod", age 39, of Morris, IL. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.
He was born in Joliet, IL on October 21, 1983 to Alfie R. and Karyn (nee McCarthy) Rodriguez. Adam was educated in Coal City, graduating from Coal City High School. He was a devoted dad to his...
** Updated Info** John Tira, Sr.
Aug 22, 2023
John Martin Tira, Sr. (73), passed away on August 22, 2023, surrounded by his family in San Diego, California.
John was born to John and Mary (Galbraith) on July 14, 1950 in Joliet, Illinois. John grew up in Coal City, Illinois where he attended Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic School with his brothers (Jim and...
