Obituary Listing

Dec 19, 2021

Brandon R. Pink, age 28, of Morris, IL. passed away on Sunday,  December 19, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on October 6, 1993 in Illinois to Lisa Seeger Johnson. He grew up in the Coal City area, graduating from Coal City High School Class of 2012. He worked as a mechanic for Langer Transport. Brandon,...

Dec 18, 2021

Patricia M. Reece, age 86, of Minooka, IL. passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

She was born on October 27, 1935 in Chicago, IL. to Earl and Margret (nee Illig) Copeland. She grew up in the Chicago area and attended schools there including the Chicago Vocational High School. Patricia married Donald...

Dec 2, 2021

Willie E Miner, 58, of Coal City, Illinois passed away December 2, 2021at St. Anthony's Hospital in Rockford, with his family and friends by his side. Willie was born July 19, 1963 in Jacksonville, Il and raised in Coal City,Il where he was a 1982 graduate of Coal City High School. Willie played football and wrestled. Willie loved Dodge cars...

Nov 30, 2021

Michael E. Ruhl, age 72, of Coal City, IL. passed away at his home on November 30, 2021 surrounded by family.

He was born on January 6, 1949 in Conneaut, Ohio to Donald and Marion (nee Scott) Ruhl. He married Sandra L. Evensen on January 31, 1970 in Chicago. He used his culinary skills for many years...

Nov 21, 2021

Katie Marie Patrick, 11 days old, of Coal City, IL. passed away at Christ Advocate Medical Center in Oak Lawn on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in her parents' arms and will live in their hearts and the Lord's house forever.

Katie was born on November 11, 2021 in Joliet, IL. to Richard E. and Shannon M. (Harris)...

Nov 16, 2021

Billy Hugh Waldrop, age 91, of Braidwood, IL., formerly of Haleyville, AL. passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

He was born on August 2, 1930 in Haleyville to Roy and Bertha (nee Carter) Waldrop. He served his country honorably in the United States Army. After his discharge, he went back to his...

Nov 14, 2021

Michael Anton Cerny, age 60, formerly of Carbon Hill, IL. passed away on Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021 in Ten Mile, OR., where he was currently residing.

Mike was born on October 19, 1961 in Morris, IL. to Anton F. and Sandra S. (nee Blackburn) Cerny. He was raised and educated in Coal City, graduating from Coal City...

Nov 6, 2021

Sharon Kaye Wendt, age 74, of Goose Lake, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet.

She was born in Cornell, WI, and graduated from Cornell High School with the Class of 1965. She went on to become a bookkeeper for many contractors in the Joliet area.

Sharon was...

Nov 2, 2021

Raymond J. Meyer, age 77, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at Morris Hospital.

Raymond was born on June 9, 1944 in Joliet, IL.  to Clarence and Margaret (nee Steffes) Meyer. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School. On July 31, 1965 Raymond married Rose Marie Valerio at the Assumption Catholic Church...

Oct 2, 2021

Richard I. "Scotty" Scott, age 92, of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully at his home  on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

He was born in Chicago, IL. on May 15, 1929 to Adam and Hollis (nee Rice) Scott. He served his country honorably in the United States Marine Corps and was a Veteran of the Korean War....

Sep 23, 2021

Joseph K. Jasnosz, age 76, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021.

He was born on August 18, 1945 in Chicago to Joseph A. and Mary A. (nee Zaveski) Jasnosz. He grew up in the Cicero area. After high school, Joe attended the University of Illinois in Champaign. He went on to serve...

Sep 13, 2021

John Samuel Kloski, better known as Jay, died unexpectedly on September 13, 2021 leaving his family and friends heartbroken, but having made the world a better place.

Jay was born on May 1, 1957 to John and Chickie Kloski in the shadow of Comiskey Park. Needless to say, Jay was a lifelong WHITE SOX fan. Brought up...

Sep 9, 2021

Candi R. Steinhilber, age 55, of Gardner,  passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Regency Care in Morris,IL.

She was born in Morris to Theodore and Linda (nee Kociss) Christensen. She was fun and outgoing with an enthusiasm for life. Candi had a love for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. She was a good cook.

Candi...

Sep 6, 2021

** Updated Visitation Information**

Todd T. Sula, age 49, of Goose Lake Twp, IL. passed away at his home on September 6, 2021.

He was born on July 22, 1972 in Berwyn, IL.  to Thomas and Judith (nee Cada)Sula. He attended Coal City Schools, graduating from Coal City High School. He married Linda Kratochvil and...

Sep 3, 2021

Marlene Louise Dennison (nee Smeets) passed away peacefully of natural causes at her Diamond, Il. residence on September 3, 2021, surrounded by what mattered most in her life, her loving family and her devoted companion of eight years, Charles Dahmit.

Marlene blessed this earth upon her birth in Joliet, Il on 12/9/1936 to Wally and Nada (Gebhardt)...

Aug 25, 2021

Blanch L. Carpenter, age 96, of Florida, formerly of Coal City, passed away on August 25, 2021 at her home with her children by her side.

Blanch was born on October 3, 1924 to Gjerluf and Lula Olsen in Gardner, IL. and attended Gardner schools. On February 4, 1950 she married her sweetheart, Thomas Carpenter. They lived...

Aug 5, 2021

Gary N. Lindstrom, age 70, of Morris, IL. passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

He was born on June 16, 1951 in Chicago, IL. to Bert and Ruth (nee Nielson) Lindstrom.

Gary is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sharon Lindstrom; a son, Al (Kelly Flood) Zuccarello; three...

Jul 6, 2021

Jane M. Skorusa, age 59, of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at home with her family.

She was born on May 19, 1962 in Chicago, IL. and adopted to Stanley and Patricia (nee Kolasinski) Skorusa. Jane attended St. Symphorosa Grammer School in Chicago and Mount Assisi Academy High School in Lemont....

Jul 4, 2021

Michael D. Marizza, age 60, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at Morris Hospital.

He was born on August 8, 1960 in Morris, IL. to Richard Sr. and Sharon (nee Knupp) Marizza. He was raised with his brother and sister in Coal City, graduating from Coal City High School Class of 1978....

Jul 3, 2021

Shirley A. Clarke, age 74, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Morris Hospital.

She was born on December 21, 1946 in Portland, OR to Daniel and Dorothy (nee Reimer) Hollowell. She graduated from Downers Grove South Class of 1965. She married James R. Clarke in Wheaton, IL. on July 31,...