Blake Dillon

COAL CITY—Blake Mitchell Dillon, 20, of Coal City, suddenly passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Blake was born on Oct. 4, 2005 in Macomb, IL to Laura Chasey and Matthew Dillon. From the moment he was born Blake had an old soul personality and a smile with dimples on both sides that would melt anyone’s heart. Blake’s charm and sense of humor was infectious. Blake was raised in Goose Lake and graduated from Coal City High School in 2024. He recently attended Northwest Lineman College in Denton, TX where he obtained his lineman climbing certification along with several other certifications and his CDL. After graduating lineman school he quickly began work at AT&T as a Premise Technician and was close to starting work as a lineman apprentice.
While growing up Blake enjoyed many sports but really took a liking to wrestling and basketball. He later began to enjoy football and weightlifting. Blake also had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing and camping with his grandparents. He also enjoyed the company of his two German shorthaired pointers, Gatlin and Goose that were like sisters to him. Blake will be remembered for not only his athletic and adventurous side, but also just being a caring, generous and goal-oriented man. Blake had an abundance of friends whom he loved to spend time with, and he also prioritized family time as he was close with many family members as well.
Blake is survived by his parents, Matthew Dillon and Laura Chasey (John Born); his grandparents, Rev. Larry and Sigred Chasey (nee Allemang) and Dr. Charles and Margaret Dillon (nee Bowden) and his uncles, Leland Chasey (Amber Moortel), Thomas (Nicole) Dillon, and Patrick Dillon as well as many great aunts and uncles, cousins, close friends, and his girlfriend, Mia Valentine.
Blake was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, several great-aunts and uncles, cousins, and most recently his uncle. Casey Dillon.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Memorial visitation to honor Blake’s life will be held on Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 2-6 p.m. at Ferarri Funeral Chapel located at 1044 Ferrari Drive, Coal City. Family and friends are invited to gather and share their fondest memories of him.
Memorial service will also be at Ferrari Funeral Chapel on Monday, July 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. with inurnment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Joliet.
All those who knew and loved Blake are left with profound shock and sadness with his passing. He touched so many people’s lives in so many ways. Blake was a good friend, like a brother to many, and had so many things in life that he was looking forward to and goals he had set to achieve. Blake’s absence will leave a void that can never be filled, and all of our lives will never be the same.
Family and friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com
Ferrari Funeral Services of Coal City are entrusted with arrangements.