Douglas E. Mccaleb
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...
Sharon L. Rotell
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...
Sharon L. Anders
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...
Gerald F. Kramer
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...
Judith L. Farmer
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...
Charlotte A. Gueths
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,...
Peter L. Kodat
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...
Arlette L. Testa
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...
Marie T. Roppo
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...
Avis A. Brancato
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. Â She married Sam J. Brancato on August 12, 1956 at the Assumption Catholic...
John Dennis "Jd" Pavlis
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...
Edward P. Carlo Sr.
Aug 12, 2022
Edward P. Carlo Sr., age 78, of Braceville, IL. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Morris Hospital.
He was born on August 25, 1943 in Chicago, IL. to Phillip V. and Helen (nee Malinowski) Carlo. Edward grew up as one of six children. After high school, he served his country honorably in the United...
John F. Gubbins
Aug 12, 2022
John F. Gubbins, age 72, of Coal City, IL., passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Morris Hospital.
He was born on January 19, 1950 in Chicago, IL. to John F. Sr. and Jean (nee Walsh) Gubbins. He grew up in Oak Park, IL. and graduated from Oak Park High School. He served his...
James E. Papesh
Aug 11, 2022
James E. Papesh, age 74, of Morris, IL. passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago.
Jim was born on March 28, 1948 in Joliet, IL. to Valentine and Lorraine (nee Ward) Papesh. He served his country honorably in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam Era. Jim worked...
Timothy E. "Timmy" Smith
Jul 28, 2022
Timothy E. "Timmy" Smith, age 48, of Diamond, IL. passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
He was born on December 31, 1973 in Lemont, IL. to Terry E. and Kathleen A. (nee Cassani) Smith. He grew up in the Coal City area and graduated from Coal City High School Class of 1992....
** Upcoming Service** John A. Cressman Jr.
Jun 28, 2022
John A. Cressman Jr., age 79, of Naperville, IL. passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2022 with his wife at his side.
He was born on December 12, 1942 in Northampton, PA. to John A. Sr. and Irma R. (nee Green) Cressman. John and his family lived in Port Huron, MI while he was...
Anthony Joseph Manietta
Jun 23, 2022
Anthony Joseph "AJ" Manietta, age 88, of Coal City, IL passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL with his loving family by his side. He was born on March 18, 1934 to the late Rose (Persak) and Anton Manietta.
AJ was a lifelong resident of Coal City, graduating...
Sandra Sue Bennett
Jun 16, 2022
Sandra Sue Bennett "Sandy", age 73 of Morris, IL, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 16, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 14, 1948 to Denward and Robertine Little in Weeksbury , KY.
Sandy worked most of her life in management and excelled at it. She enjoyed life to the...
David L Kramer
Jun 11, 2022
David L. Kramer, age 70 of Coal City, IL. passed away at his home on June 11, 2022.
He was born in Joliet, IL. on June 25, 1951 to Raymond C. and Frances A. (nee Galbraith) Kramer. Â David was a lifelong resident of Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School. He developed a major interest...
Dale E. Offdenkamp
Apr 21, 2022
Dale E. Offdenkamp, age 67 of Coal City, IL passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 21, 2022.
He was born at Ingalls Hospital in Harvey, IL on November 2, 1955 to Charles and Eloise (nee Marshall) Offdenkamp and he grew up in that area with his brothers and sister. Dale married Sandra L. Daniels...
