Delores "Dee" Provance, Longtime Coal City Resident, Passes Away at 95

Delores "Dee" Provance, 95, of Diamond, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Morris Hospital. Born in Detroit, Michigan, Dee was a devoted member of the Coal City community, known for her kindness, creativity, and active participation in various organizations and causes. She had a successful career at UniRoyal, dedicating 25 years to the company, and was deeply involved in the Coal City United Methodist Church. Dee had a passion for crafting, gardening, and socializing with friends and neighbors. Family was at the center of her world, and she took great joy in supporting her grandchildren and great-grandchildren at every milestone. She will be remembered for her unwavering faith, generosity, and love for her loved ones. Dee is survived by her two sons, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. A visitation and funeral service will be held at Coal City United Methodist Church, with burial to follow at Braceville-Gardner Cemetery alongside her late husband, Ivan. Contributions in her memory may be made to the Coal City United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements are being managed by Reeves, Fruland & Baskerville Funeral Homes and Crematory.

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