Obituary Listing

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,...

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.  She attended local catholic schools before going to Coal City High School, graduating with the class of...

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...

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...

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.  After graduation, Judy worked at St. Joseph's...

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...

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"....

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...

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.  She raised her...

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....