Obituary Listing

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...

Nov 16, 2022

Douglas E. McCaleb, age 66 of Morris, IL, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

He was born on May 15, 1956 in Fremont, MI to Woodrow W. and Lois M. (nee Gill) McCaleb. He graduated from Quincy Senior High School and attended Wheaton College and...

Nov 10, 2022

Sharon L. Rotell, age 85 of Dwight, IL, formerly of Coal City, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

She was born in Joliet to the late Alexander and Ora (nee LaCore) Rotell.

Sharon is survived by her brother, Gary (Victoria) Rotell of Alexandria, IN.

Cremation rites have...

Nov 6, 2022

Sharon Louise Anders, age 57 of Braceville, IL, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her loving husband and children by her side on Sunday, November 6, 2022.

Sharon married the love of her life, Jack, on May 18, 1985 in Oak Forest. Sharon and Jack had 7 amazing children, 28 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren which...

Nov 4, 2022

Gerald F. Kramer, age 76 of Coal City, IL passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Lightways Hospice in Joliet.

He was born on June 10, 1946 in Joliet to Raymond C. and Frances (nee Galbraith) Kramer. He grew up in Coal City, graduating with the Coal City High School class of 1964. He served his...

Oct 29, 2022

Judith L. Farmer, age 79 of Morris, IL formerly of Coal City, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022.

She was born on April 13, 1943 in Peoria, IL to Francis O. and Margaret E. (nee Murry) Scherer. Judith married Claude S. Farmer Jr. in 1967 in Champaign.

She is survived by her sisters, Ann...

Oct 9, 2022

Charlotte A. Gueths, age 75 of Coal City, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Morris Hospital. She was born on August 23, 1947 in Milwaukee, WI to Charles and Irene (nee Palin) Allard. She married Larry W. Gueths on March 12, 1966 in Menomonee, MI. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Larry Gueths; her daughter,...

Sep 30, 2022

Peter "Pete" Lawrence Kodat, lifelong farmer in Grundy County and past Goose Lake Township Supervisor, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet IL. Born August 19, 1948 to Leonard Kodat and Mary Walsh Kodat, Pete was the youngest of five children. He lived his entire life on the farm lands of Grundy County...

Sep 16, 2022

Arlette L. (nee Taiclet) Testa, age 90, of Morris, IL. passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

She was born on June 14, 1932 in Joudreville, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France to Marcel and Alice (nee Robert) Taiclet. Arlette married James E. Testa in her hometown in France. Together, after Jim's service in the United...

Aug 25, 2022

Marie T. Roppo, age 80 of Diamond, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on March 25, 1942 in Chicago to John L. and Phyllis (nee Guido) Calabrese. She grew up and attended schools in Chicago. After graduation, Marie began her working career as...

Aug 23, 2022

Avis A. Brancato, age 86 of Coal City, IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born on August 30, 1935 on the family farm to William T. and Laura H. (nee Pierard) Swanson.  She married Sam J. Brancato on August 12, 1956 at the Assumption Catholic...

Aug 22, 2022

John Dennis "JD" Pavlis, age 75 of Coal City, IL passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.  He was born in Joliet IL on August 19, 1947 to the late John Harold and Vera Sue Pavlis.

John was a retired fifty year member of Labor's Local 75.  He was a car...