Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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.  Fintan grew up with his large family of 12 children. After completing school, he followed...

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...

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...

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...