Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 21, 2022

Charles Wayne "Chuck" Spivey Jr., age 64, of Chicago Ridge, IL. formerly of Coal City passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital in Palos Heights.

Chuck was born on August 21, 1957 in Morris, IL. to Charles W. Sr. and Eileen S. (nee Watson) Spivey.

He is survived by his...

Jan 12, 2022

John R. Cortopassi

Of Diamond, IL

John R. Cortopassi was born on September 13, 1943, in Chicago to John S. and Barbara T. (nee Lammersfeld) Cortopassi. He died Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at home in Diamond, IL.

John perfected his avid interest in cooking after attending Dumas Pere French Cooking School in Glenview,...

Jan 5, 2022

Richard "Dick" Friddle, age 77, of Coal City, IL. passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on September 28, 1944 in Wilmington, IL to William and Camellia (nee Vigna) Friddle. He married Diane Bannon on February 8, 1964 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Wilmington, IL. Dick...

Dec 20, 2021

Jeannine C. DuPaw, age 52 of Braidwood, IL. passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 20, 2021 at her residence.

Jeannine was born on September 10, 1969 in LaGrange, IL. to Eugene DuPaw and Joanne Porro. She grew up in the Channahon area and graduated from Minooka High School. Jeannine had a very big heart and was a...

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...