Billy H. Waldrop
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...
** Updated Celebration Information** Michael Anton Cerny
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...
Sharon K. Wendt
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...
Raymond J. Meyer
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. Â 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...
Richard I. Scott
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....
Joseph K. Jasnosz
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...
John S. Kloski
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...
Candi R. Steinhilber
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...
** Updated Visitation Information** Todd T. Sula
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. Â to Thomas and Judith (nee Cada)Sula. He attended Coal City Schools, graduating from Coal City High School. He married Linda Kratochvil and...
Marlene L. Dennison
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)...
Blanch L. Carpenter
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...
Gary N. Lindstrom
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...
Jane M. Skorusa
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....
Michael D. Marizza
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....
Shirley A. Clarke
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,...
Eric P. Forehand
Jul 2, 2021
Eric Paul Forehand, age 48, of Morris, IL. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 2, 2021 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin.
He was born on December 7, 1972 in Lincoln, IL. to David and Paulette (nee Curl) Forehand. He graduated from Manteno High School Class of 1991 and later graduated from Kankakee Community College. He was a Project Coordinator...
** Updated Livestream Information**Lorna D. Paulsen
Jun 19, 2021
Lorna Paulsen, a resident of 50 years in Coal City passed away with loving family by her side. Lorna was born March 13, 1934 in Iowa.  She graduated from Louis Town High School, Missouri. Lorna married Clarence "Bogie" Paulsen of Iowa and relocated with five children to Coal City. Children: Daughters:  Lori Peterson (Dave), Diana Paulsen and sons: Craig...
Richard J. Marizza Sr.
Jun 6, 2021
Richard J. Marizza Sr., age 84, of Diamond, IL., passed away peacefully at his home, on Sunday, June 6, 2021, surrounded by his family.
He was born on June 23, 1936 in Morris, IL. to Sam and Mary (nee Fioritto) Marizza. He grew up in the Coal City Area and graduated with the Coal City High School...
Robert D. Easton
Jun 5, 2021
Robert Duane Easton, age 81 of Coal City, Illinois, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones.
He was born September 27, 1939, in Mattoon, IL., to the late Omer O. & Inza B. (Reagin) Easton. He married his soul mate, Nancy Louise Titus, on October 19, 1968 in Mattoon. Â She preceded him in...
** Updated Service Information** Jayson G. Brandon
May 29, 2021
Jayson G. Brandon, age 43, of South Wilmington, IL. passed away unexpectedly on May 29, 2021.
He was born on August 14, 1977 in Joliet, IL. to Gregory Brandon and Charmaine Brandon Galloway. He grew up in the Wilmington area before moving to Coal City where he attended high school. Jayson married Jennifer Craterfield on August 10,...
