Obituaries
Edward D. Nowman
May 9, 2024
Age 76 and a lifelong resident of Coal City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 9, 2024 at Morris Hospital.
Born April 18, 1948, in Joliet, Illinois, Edward DeWayne Nowman was the son of Othie E. “Pat” and Anna A. (Lankers) Nowman. From his earliest days on South Kankakee Street in Coal City, Edward’s roots ran deep in the...
Zwaantje R. Cwiok
May 8, 2024
Age 99 and affectionately known to many as "Swaanie", peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at her home in Saratoga Tower, Morris, Illinois. She was born on May 10, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, to the Herman and Hilda (Smedemann) Rosing.
Zwaantje's life was marked by resilience, grace, and a spirit of generosity that touched the lives of all who...
Jessica Lynn Cunning
May 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Jessica Lynn Cunning
With heavy hearts, we announce that Jessica Lynn Cunning, the beloved infant daughter of Brandon and Lauren (Homerding) Cunning, earned her angel wings on May 7, 2024.
Though her time with us was too brief, Jessica left an indelible mark on the hearts of all who loved her before they knew her.
Survivors include her parents,...
Unetta Jirus
May 4, 2024
Age 96 of East Brooklyn, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at The ARC of Dwight.
Born on March 23, 1928, Unetta Marie was a daughter of Richard and Marie (Wood) Golding. She spent her formative years in Reddick, Illinois and on September 18, 1948, she exchanged vows with Joseph Jirus. Together, they established their first home in...
Bob Soukup, Sr.
Apr 30, 2024
Age 95 of Coal City, Illinois, formerly of Chicago, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home.Born September 28, 1928 in Chicago, Robert Joseph was a son of Joseph and Mary Soukup. He was raised and educated in Chicago, and at the age of 17 he enlisted in in the United States Navy where he served honorably between 1945...
John M. Wandless
Apr 29, 2024
Age 63 of Wilmington, Illinois, died unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2024 in Wilmington.Born August 3, 1960 in Joliet, Illinois, John was a son of Kenneth Wandless and Deanna (Forsythe) Casteel. He was raised and educated in Wilmington and graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1978. John worked for Precision Components Inc. in Wilmington for several years...
Mary Lou Cobb
Apr 24, 2024
Age 76 of Coal City, Illinois, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2024 at Park Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Morris, Illinois.
Born on April 11, 1948, in Joliet, Illinois, Mary Lou was the cherished daughter of Myron D. and Margaret Katherine (Hockings) Cobb. She spent her formative years in Coal City, Illinois, where she received her education, graduating from...
John W. Watts, Jr.
Apr 23, 2024
Age 68 of Morris, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.
Born March 22, 1956 in Clinton, Illinois, John William is the son of Dolores (Baughman) Watts-Boswell and the late John Watts, Sr. He was raised and educated in Coal City, graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1974, and continued his...
Salvador Herrera
Apr 22, 2024
Age 58 of Braidwood, Illinois, formerly of Coal City, Illinois, died Monday, April 22, 2024 at Northwestern Palos Hospital in Palos Heights, Illinois,Born December 19, 1965 in Durango, Mexico, Salvador is a son of Manuela and the late Juan Herrera. His family relocated to Coal City where he attended Coal City schools. Salvador was a member of Assumption of the...
Rich Fenoglio
Apr 21, 2024
Age 81 of Goose Lake and formerly of Rockdale, Illinois, passed away Sunday evening, April 21, 2024 at Ascension Saint Mary Hospital in Kankakee, Illinois.
Rich's life journey began in Joliet where he graduated from Joliet Catholic High School with the Class of 1960. On October 6, 1962, he exchanged vows with Judy Paracsi at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rockdale....
Patricia Sayers
Apr 21, 2024
Age 94 of Coal City, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 21, peacefully surrounded by family.
Patricia was born in South Wilmington, Illinois to Josephine (Bottino) and Cyril Finn. Her formative years were spent in South Wilmington, and she went on to attend Gardner South Wilmington High School. On May 5, 1951, Pat married Norman Sayers and they made their home in...
Ronald "Shoe" Sjostrom
Apr 20, 2024
Age 76 of Coal City, Illinois died Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Illinois.
Born on July 26, 1947, in Pana, Illinois, Ronald Johnathon was the son of Richard John and Pearl (LeCocq) Sjostrom. His roots were woven through Morris and Verona, Illinois where he embraced his education, graduating from Mazon High School with the...
Barbara A. Manthey
Apr 16, 2024
Age 88 of University Park, Illinois, formerly of New York, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Born March 4, 1936 in Bronx, New York, Barbara was the only child of George and Margaret (Buckley) Vidulich. She was raised and educated in Flushing, New York and would eventually relocate to University Park. Barbara worked as a bartender for many years, including...
Mary Lou Bennington
Apr 10, 2024
Mary Lou BenningtonAge 77 of Morris, Illinois, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois.Born September 27, 1946 in La Salle, Illinois, Mary Louise was a daughter of James and Angela (Ratkiewicz) Donnelly. She was raised and educated in La Salle and graduated from La Salle Peru High School with the Class of 1964. Mary...
Danny M. Polniazek
Apr 9, 2024
Age 76 of Wilmington, Illinois, formerly of Joliet, Illinois died Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.Born September 5, 1947 in Joliet, Daniel Matthew was a son of Chester and Margaret (Marolt) Polniazek. He was raised and educated in Joliet, graduated from Joliet Central High School with the Class of 1965, and attended Joliet Junior...
Joan Ryan
Apr 9, 2024
(nee Pantaleone)
Age 97 of Coal City, Illinois, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at The Arc Nursing Home in Dwight, Illinois.
Born December 9, 1926 in Coal City, Joan Marietta was a daughter of James Pantaleone and Madeline (Marietta) Pantaleone-Burla. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1944....
Cayden James Edders
Apr 4, 2024
The six month old son of Brian Edders and McKayla Olinger, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at his home.He is survived by his parents, Brian and McKayla of Wilmington; maternal grandparents, Utah, Jr. and Amy Olinger of Saltville, and maternal great grandmother, Mary Olinger, all of Saltville, Virginia; aunts and uncles: John (Kristen) Edders of Orland Park, Illinois,...
Sharon Vercelli
Mar 31, 2024
Age 82 of Wilmington, Illinois, died Sunday, March 31, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Born February 10, 1942 in Joliet, Illinois, Sharon Louise was the daughter of Elmer and Kathryn (Drake) Rub. Sharon's journey began in Wilmington, where she was raised and educated. Sharon graduated from Wilmington High School in 1960 and went on to attend beauty school....
Gladys S. Parker
Mar 31, 2024
Gladys S. Parker, 97, of Morris, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 at the Pointe Morris Senior Living. Born April 4, 1926 in Sheridan, IL, she was the daughter of Hans and Anna (Peterson) Johnson. She graduated from the Morris High School. She married Donald Parker in 1948. They lived most of their married life in Morris, IL. For several...
Michael "Mikey" Rich, Jr.
Mar 30, 2024
Age 53 of Joliet, Illinois, died Saturday, March 30, 2024 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
Born April 20, 1970 in Joliet, Michael Dale was the son of Michael Rich Sr. and Bernadette (Lake) Nealis. He was raised in Joliet and attended Joliet schools. Mikey was a cabinet maker by trade, working for Romar Cabinet Makers for six years and...
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