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Edward P. Carlo Sr.

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

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

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

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.

** 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

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

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

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.  David was a lifelong resident of Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School. He developed a major interest...

Dale E. Offdenkamp

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...

Dolores Bolsega

Dolores Bolsega

Apr 14, 2022

Dolores Bolsega, age 91, of Morris, IL passed away on Thursday morning, April 14, 2022 at Lake Michigan Senior Living in Ludington, MI.

She was born on March 14, 1931 in Chicago to the late Anton "Duke" and Rose (nee Andreoni) Katkus. She was raised in Chicago, graduating from Harrison High School. Dolores married Edward Bolsega on...

Lannie R. Spreitzer

Lannie R. Spreitzer

Apr 6, 2022

Lannie R. Spreitzer, known to all as L.R., age 60 of Coal City, IL., formerly of Elwood, passed away at Morris Medical Center early Wednesday, April 6, 2022, in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his children.

He was born August 31, 1961 in Joliet to Ray and Sue Spreitzer. Lannie grew up with...

Dennis J. Siebersma

Dennis J. Siebersma

Apr 4, 2022

Dennis J. Siebersma, age 64, of Coal City, IL. passed away on April 4, 2022 in Wilmington Twp.

He was born on May 8, 1957 in Sheldon, IA. to Julius and Anna Mae (nee Vanderwilt) Siebersma. He and his family lived in the Sheldon area before making Coal City their home. Dennis graduated from Coal City High...

Craig M. Holmes

Craig M. Holmes

Mar 23, 2022

Craig M. Holmes, age 49 of Waukegan, IL. formerly of Coal City, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.

He was born on May 22, 1972 in Joliet, IL. to David Holmes and Donna (nee Ross) Togliatti. He was a graduate of Coal City High School Class of 1990. Craig served in the...

Raymond L. Tira **Updated Memorial Service Info**

Raymond L. Tira **Updated Memorial Service Info**

Mar 12, 2022

Raymond L. Tira, age 69 years, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on January 25, 1953 in Joliet, IL. to John J. and Mary (nee Galbraith) Tira. He was a graduate of Joliet Junior College and Illinois State University with a degree in Business Administration/Industrial Technology....

Patrick Jay Jacobs

Patrick Jay Jacobs

Mar 4, 2022

Patrick Jay Jacobs, age 79, of Prior Lake, MN passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 4, 2022 with his devoted wife holding his hand.

Memorial Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at All Saints Catholic Church in Madison Lake. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service....

Jimmy J. Rios

Jimmy J. Rios

Feb 25, 2022

Jimmy J. Rios 35, of Gardner  and formerly Oglesby, IL passed away peacefully with his loved ones at his side  on February 25, 2022 at Advocate Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn IL.  He was born in Spring Valley , IL  on April 6, 1986 to Lori and Abel  Rios.

Jimmy was employed by Chicago Aerosol as a...

Delberta Faye Ramsey

Delberta Faye Ramsey

Feb 22, 2022

Delberta Faye Ramsey, age 63 of Braidwood, IL. passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at her home. She was born on January 26, 1959 to the late Marvin Fowler and Jerralyn Wood.

Delberta married the late Keith Allen Ramsey in her home on October 25, 2002.  She was a former employee of Chicago Aerosol, working as...

Paul J. Goley

Paul J. Goley

Feb 12, 2022

Paul J. Goley, age 63, of Odell, IL. passed away on Saturday,  February 12, 2022 at the Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana.

Paul was born on March 30, 1958 in Joliet, IL. to Paul R. and J. Mary (nee Kirby) Goley. He grew up in Coal City and in Arkansas before his family settled in...

Stacie J. Walters

Stacie J. Walters

Feb 7, 2022

Stacie J. Walters, age 60, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Salem Village Nursing and Rehab Center in Joliet.

She was born on June 27, 1961 in Joliet, IL. to Hector and Shirley (nee Roy) Monbrum.  Stacie was raised in the area and graduated from Coal City High School Class...

Donald "Don" Henke

Donald "Don" Henke

Feb 5, 2022

Donald "Don" Henke, age 80, of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

He was born on April 21, 1941 in Joliet, IL. to Frank and Mary (Carlisle) Henke. He was educated in Coal City Schools. Don married Carolyn DeLay on October 12, 1963 at the...

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