Obituary Listing

Jul 21, 2023

Gary A. Draeger, 76, of Joliet, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Lightways Hospice on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born on October 29, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois. Gary is a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the US Navy where he worked on some things he couldn't talk about. After the war, he worked as an Air...

May 25, 2023

Bess Ring Koval, long time resident of Cortland, NY and professor at SUNY passed away May 25, 2023.  Born February 19, 1928 on a dairy farm with 240 acres of orchards in Conneaut, Ohio, Bess was the 3rd of 9 children of Milton A Ring and Leonarda Fox Ring. It was there that she developed her "dairy farm work...

May 21, 2023

Ronald Gary Stockman, age 79 of Coal City, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Ron was born on August 21, 1943 in Glencoe, MN to John and Ruth (nee Uecker) Stockman. He was raised in Stewart, MN on a family farm. He attended schools in that area, and when in high...

May 15, 2023

Robert V. Ames

6/24/1947 – 5/15/2023

On May 15 th , Robert (Bob) Ames of Coal City, Illinois, passed away at the age of 75 surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Bob, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather leaves behind his wife of nearly...

May 13, 2023

Harry W. Paulson, Sr., age 66, of Coal City, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

Harry was born on February 9, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Howard and Dorothy (Jeffers) Paulson. Harry was employed as a Manager of Vehicle Maintenance by the City of Chicago....

May 6, 2023

Georgine B. "Gigi" Gubbins, age 66 of Coal City, IL passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, May 6, 2023.

Gigi was born in Chicago on Groundhog Day, February 2, 1957 to William C. and Shirley H. (nee Zeiss) Cutsinger. She grew up in the Des Plaines area, graduating from Maine West High School....

Apr 24, 2023

Quintin Keith Roberts, age 67 of Coal City, IL passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Keith was born on August 21, 1955 in Harriman, TN to Joe and Betty (nee Davidson) Roberts. He grew up in the Coal City area, graduating from Coal City High School Class of 1973. He...

Apr 18, 2023

Joyce Ellen Williams, age 68, of Braidwood, IL passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 15, 1954 in Joliet, IL to Robert W. and Mary Jane (nee Alstott) Nolan. She and her family later moved to Phelan Acres where she grew up with her...

Mar 27, 2023

Adolph "Jim" Markl, Navy Veteran of the Viet Nam Era, 75, of Morris, passed away Monday, March 27 th following an extended illness.

He was born in Chicago on December 11, 1947 to the late Adolph N. and Doris Markl.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years,  Glorpha Markl (nee Love); Loving...

Mar 19, 2023

Taylor J. DeMarco, age 27 of Coal City, IL passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on October 11, 1995 in Morris, IL to Nicholas R. DeMarco and Paula J. Platt. Taylor grew up in the Minooka area, graduating with Minooka High School's Class of 2015. She married her high school...

Mar 5, 2023

Dawn Delaine Scaman, age 60 of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 24, 1962 in Joliet, IL to Everette Green and Janet (nee Kyles) Kastman. She grew up in the Coal City area, graduating with the Coal City High...

Feb 18, 2023

Philip Douglas Kodat, age 79, a longtime resident of Carbon Hill, IL passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Philip was born March 12, 1943 in Morris to Leonard Kodat and Mary Walsh Kodat. He attended school in Coal City, graduating with the Class of 1961. That same year, he joined the United States...

Feb 5, 2023

Deborah "Debbie" A. Piazza, age 70 of Morris (Goose Lake), IL passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Morris Hospital.

Debbie was born on August 12, 1952 in Joliet, IL to Howard A. and Joule L. (nee Heck) Mead. She grew up in the Joliet area, attending St. Francis High School and later Joliet Central High...

Feb 5, 2023

Joseph John Jablonsky passed away peacefully at the young age of 56, surrounded by family and loved ones, in his final days.

He was preceded by his loving parents, Joseph John and Helen Mary Ann Jablonsky.

Joe followed in his father's footsteps and became a highly skilled carpenter and Project Manager. He was a true...

Feb 1, 2023

Dr. Leon F. "Span" Spanbauer, age 81 of Wilmington,IL and formerly of Coal City and Varna, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 12, 1941 in Glassport, PA to Joseph A. and Rhoda L. (nee Ranta) Spanbauer.  He grew up in Pennsylvania, later attending...

Jan 11, 2023

Susan (Stafford) Kuykendall, Age 77, of Coal City, Illinois (formerly of Minooka/Channahon, Illinois), died peacefully, surrounded by her family on January 11, 2023, after a valiant battle with ALS.

Susan's greatest passion was her family and friends. She was known as a caretaker to everyone, no matter what their need. Susan was an honored and dedicated wife,...

Jan 9, 2023

David A. Ashley, age 68 of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 8, 1954 in Morris, IL to George and Docia Mary (nee Shain) Ashley. David grew up in Minooka and graduated from Minooka High School Class of 1972. He...

Dec 15, 2022

James "Kurk" Reeves of Coal City,IL  passed away at the age of 78 with his loving wife of 49 years, Julie Reeves (nee Miller), at his side.  He was very much loved by his son and daughter in law, Doug and Janis Reeves and grandchildren Damon, Kailtlyn, and Meghan Reeves of Hanover, MN, sister Nola Faye McDaniel of Paducah,...

Dec 11, 2022

Dolores Eloise Stringer, age 94, of Diamond, IL formerly of Cleburne, TX, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 15, 1928 in Baytown, TX to Robert C. and Ruth C. (nee Fly) Read. She grew up in Texas and after graduating high school, earned her teaching degree...

Nov 23, 2022

John T. Cavanaugh, age 84, of Wilmington, IL, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family, on Wednesday morning, November 23, 2022.

He was born on May 5, 1938 in Kankakee, IL to Dan E. and Mary A. (nee McGrath) Cavanaugh. He grew up in rural Wilmington, later working as a farm hand for his...