Coal City Courant

01/06/2026

Cora loved to spend her time outdoors hunting and fishing throughout Will and Grundy counties, and traveling for clay pigeon shooting competitions. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/cora-collins

01/06/2026

Betty loved to travel and would often join bus trips sponsored by the library, Mazon State Bank, the Godley Park District, or the B&W Travel Club. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/elizabeth-watson

01/06/2026

01/02/2026

Margie worked for her family business, Smith Hardware in Coal City, for many years. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/margie-pierard

12/29/2025

Vera was a dedicated member of Saint Rose Catholic Church, serving on the Council of Catholic Woman and was a past recipient of the CCW Woman of the Year Award. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/vera-habing

12/28/2025

Randy attended the Hoinke Classic Bowling Tournament every year in Cincinnati, OH where he once bowled a perfect 300. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/randall-daniels

12/28/2025

Patrick loved his home in Goose Lake and took great pride in maintaining his landscaping. He was also a talented cook and impressed his wife, Kathy, early in their relationship. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/patrick-j-cassin

12/28/2025

Al was a man of many talents, operated his own construction business for numerous years. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/alan-j-sula

12/22/2025

Dennis was happiest in the outdoors with his family, taking fishing and hunting trips to the Alsip Sportsman's Club, or out on the golf course. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/dennis-thoms

12/22/2025

LaRae devoted over two decades of her professional life to Grundy Bank before concluding her career at Standard Bank and Trust. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/larae-ann-cotter

12/22/2025

Kay opened her heart and home to animals in need, particularly her beloved Ferrell cats, who knew her gentle touch and compassionate spirit. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/kay-francisco

12/22/2025

Fred enjoyed riding motorcycles, but music was his true passion, and he took great pride in having his own recording studio in his home. Read more at http://freepressnewspapers.com/content/fred-r-sigrist