Obituaries

Daniel Bell

Published by admin on Thu, 03/06/2025 - 1:44pm

GARDNER— Daniel Bell, 87, of Gardner, completed his life’s journey here on earth on his birthday, March 4, in Joliet.
Born March 4, 1938, in Eureka, IL. Daniel was the son of Basil E. and Ruth Corrinne (Diehl) Bell. He was raised in Washington Township and graduated from Deer Creek-Mackinaw High School. In 1959, he proudly enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving his country for two years.

Laura Lee Davis

Published by admin on Thu, 03/06/2025 - 11:53am

WILMINGTON— Laura Lee Davis, 75, of Wilmington, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet.
Born on July 7, 1949, in Joliet, Laura was raised in Wilmington, where she attended Wilmington High School. She embarked on a dedicated career at Precision Components Inc., where she worked diligently until her well-earned retirement.
She was a proud and dedicated member of the Ladies Auxiliary at VFW Post 5422 in Wilmington, and an active supporter of the local public library.

Mildred Overland

Published by admin on Tue, 03/04/2025 - 11:42am

SHADOW LAKES—Mildred Roberta (Scholinsky) Overland, of Shadow Lakes, passed away peacefully at her home on March 1, 2025 with her family by her side.
She was born on Sept. 14, 1936 to William and Mary Scholinsky, of Chicago. She was married to her husband, Roy Overland for 63 years. They were residents of Shadow Lakes for 30 years and had many friends within the community. Millie will be truly missed by family and friends.

Joan Salbego

Published by admin on Tue, 03/04/2025 - 11:39am

COAL CITY—Joan M. Salbego, 90 of Coal City, formerly of Goose Lake, passed away Monday, Feb. 24, 2025 at her home.
Born Jan. 30, 1935 in Chicago, Joan Marie was the daughter of Charles Bernardini and Helen Sue (O'Connor) Rea. She was raised in Tinley Park and graduated from Thornton High School with the Class of 1953. Joan worked as an occupational therapist for several years at Oak Forest Hospital and later worked in interior decorating.

David Morgan Sr.

Published by admin on Tue, 03/04/2025 - 11:32am

MORRIS—David A. Morgan Sr., 90, of Morris, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025 in Morris.
Born Aug. 11, 1934 in Joliet, David Allen was the eighth of fourteen children born to Harry V. and Martha Mae (Little) Morgan. His early years were spent in Joliet, where he attended A.O. Marshall Grade School. His family then moved to Channahon and attended Minooka High School. On July 16, 1954 Dave married Judith Brown in Morris and it was there they made their home and raised their family.

JoAnn McCormick

Published by admin on Tue, 03/04/2025 - 9:29am

JOLIET—JoAnn Carol McCormick passed away peacefully at her home in Joliet at the age of 88, surrounded by love.

Dorothy Aicher

Published by admin on Mon, 03/03/2025 - 10:57am

COAL CITY—Dorothy (Dottie) Ann Aicher, 90, of Coal City, formerly of Pitman and North Cape May, NJ, passed away peacefully, while her daughters held her hand, on Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 at Lightways Hospice Care in Joliet.

Joan L. Blaine

Published by admin on Mon, 03/03/2025 - 9:57am

COAL CITY—Joan L. Blaine, 89, of Coal City, passed away peacefully on her birthday, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, at the ARC of Dwight.
Born Feb. 27, 1936 in Coal City, Joan Leona was the daughter of Joseph and Catherine (Beard) Funk. She was raised and educated in Coal City and graduated from Coal City High School with the class of 1954. On June 4, 1955 Joan married Robert Blaine in the Coal City United Methodist Church, and together they shared 52 years of marriage in Coal City until Bob passed away in 2007.

Jose "J" Padilla

Published by admin on Thu, 02/27/2025 - 1:05pm

COAL CITY—Jose “J” Padilla, 77, known as “J” passed away Feb. 24, 2025 at St. Joes Hospital. “J” was born July 15, 1947. He grew up in Joliet and later moved to Coal City where he spent the rest of his life. He was frequently seen walking his dog Bravo. He played guitar and was an artist. “J” loved to read and spent a lot of time at the library. He also enjoyed going to Dons and Spiveys where he would play Santana on the Juke box. He will be remembered as a kind and friendly person.

Jim Bozich

Published by admin on Wed, 02/26/2025 - 9:37am

COAL CITY—Jim Bozich, 76, of Coal City, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025 surrounded by family at his home. Born Feb. 4, 1949 in Elizabeth City, VA, James Leonard was a son of Steve and Gladys Bozich. He was raised and educated in Joliet, graduated from Joliet West High School with the class of 1967, and went on to honorably serve in the United States Army, where he completed two tours in Vietnam. Jim met the love of his life, Peggy (nee Malone), and the two of them began their lives together, marrying in 1991.