Obituaries

Kevin Fox

Published by admin on Fri, 03/24/2023 - 10:14am

DARDANDELLE, AR.— Kevin Edward Fox of Dardanelle, Arkansas, was taken from us way too early on the afternoon of March 20th, 2023. Kevin was 46. He was born in Joliet, on Jan. 4th, 1977. Kind and thoughtful, Kevin brought so much joy to so many people. He loved everyone with his whole heart. He made those around him feel important and valued. He went all in and was the life of every party. When he walked into a room, he carried a large presence and you would know he was there to visit. Together with the love of his life, Carly, they made a family.

Taylor DeMarco

Published by admin on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 12:00pm

Taylor J. DeMarco, 27, of Coal City, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at her residence.

Lois Dyer

Published by admin on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 11:26am

COAL CITY— Lois Dyer, 86 of Maine Township, Coal City, passed away peacefully at the family home on her 86th birthday, March 21, 2023.
Born March 21, 1937, Lois Jean was a daughter of Leonard and Naomi (Rentz) Francois. She was raised in Coal City, and graduated from Coal City High School with the Class of 1955. On March 15, 1958, Lois married Ronald Dyer in Coal City, and together they made a home and raised a family.

Dean Bergman

Published by admin on Tue, 03/21/2023 - 2:24pm

BRAIDWOOD—Dean Bergman, 73, of Braidwood, passed away Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Donald Russell

Published by admin on Tue, 03/21/2023 - 10:19am

WILMINGTON—Donald Allan Russell, 86, of Wilmington, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
Born Jan. 8, 1937 in Pontiac, Donald Allan was a son of Frank Clinton and Mildred Lucille (Hack) Russell. He was the fourth born of the family following his sisters, Anita, Doris and Judith. Don was raised in Pontiac and graduated from Pontiac Township High School with the class of 1955. Immediately following his graduation, Don entered into the United States Navy, where he served statewide and in Europe leading up to his honorable discharge.

Ronald Gabriel

Published by admin on Tue, 03/21/2023 - 10:17am

ELWOOD—Ronald Rex Gabriel, 70, of Elwood, passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 at the Lightways Hospice Home in Joliet.
Born March 25, 1952 in Joliet, Ronald Rex was a son of Rex L. and Marion L. (Clever) Gabriel. He was raised and educated in the Plainfield area, and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge, Ron went on to make his career as a mechanic.

Gerald Koehler

Published by admin on Mon, 03/20/2023 - 10:50am

JOLIET—Gerald (Ged) Austin Koehler, of Joliet, 57, passed away surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.

Amy M. Farcus

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 1:19pm

COAL CITY—Amy M. Farcus, 98, of Coal City, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 13, 2023.
Born in Felix Township, Grundy County, Amy Martha was a twin daughter of John “Fred” and Alice (Williamson) Brunner. She attended Short Grade School and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1941. On April 28, 1956, Amy married Richard Farcus in St. Thaddeus Catholic Church in Joliet, and together they made a home and raised their son in Coal City.

Linda Odo

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 1:09pm

COAL CITY—Linda Odo, 73, of Coal City, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL.
Born April 24, 1949 in Joliet, Linda Lou was a daughter of John and Rita (Girot) Endrst. She was raised in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1967. On Aug. 17, 1970, Linda married Peter Odo in Morris, and together they made a home and raised a family together.

Dr. Charles W. Birch

Published by admin on Tue, 03/14/2023 - 12:46pm

Dr. Birch graduated life with High Honors. He was a mentor, teacher, supporter, coach, and biggest fan for so many students in his 59 years in the public schools. He was always “Glad to be here” each and every day and it showed. More importantly, he was a son, brother, cousin, uncle, husband, father, grandpa, and great-grandpa.