Obituary Listing

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

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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,...

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...

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...

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...

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.  She preceded him in...

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,...

May 25, 2021

Scott R. Kerr, age 58, of Morris, IL. passed away on May 25 th , 2021.

He was born on November 6 th , 1962 in Hammond, IN. to Patrick and Maris (Miller) Kerr. He married Penny (Grable) Kerr on June 28 th , 1985. Together they had a son, Blake A. Kerr. They lived in Morris...

May 12, 2021

H. Wayne "Boodler" Neal, passed away, very peacefully, in his sleep, at his home in Morris, Illinois, surrounded by his loving family on May 12, 2021, at the age of 92. Wayne was born on December 26, 1928, in Onarga, Illinois, to Harry V. Neal and Rose (Colebank) Neal. Wayne attended grade school in Onarga, Illinois, until his family...

May 1, 2021

Theresa "Teri" Lynn Middleton, age 60, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Coal City, IL. on May 1, 2021 following a battle with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on July 24, 1960 in Joliet, IL. to Wayne and Patricia (nee Santerelli) Breneman. She spent her younger years with her family in New Lenox...

Apr 27, 2021

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Michael D. Scarpaci, 63 of Seneca, IL. passed away on Tuesday,  April 27, 2021 at the Morris Hospital in Morris IL.  He was born in Chicago IL., on February 24, 1958 to the late Michael S. and Mary (nee Stewart) Scarpaci.

Michael was a very "social" talkative person who would make friends...

Apr 16, 2021

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Frances A. Hintze, age 92 of Coal City, IL. passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Heritage Health in Dwight.

She was born on October 21, 1928 in Pontiac, MI. to Charles and LuLu (nee Panks)...

Apr 3, 2021

Lorraine A. Miller, age 54, of Savanna, IL., formerly of Morris, passed away on Saturday morning,  April 3, 2021 at FHN Memorial Hospital in Freeport with her family at her side.

She was born on July 5, 1966 in Joliet, IL. to Paul Davis and Lois Davis Myer. She married Richard M. Miller on August 25, 1995...