HERRIN, Ignatius Dolce, 93, formerly of Steeleville, passed away at 7:30 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale in Carbondale, Illinois. He was born April 10, 1922 in Murphysboro, Illinois the son of Joseph and Nettie (Schiro) Dolce. Aggie married Lottie M. Goetting on September 6, 1943 in Brownwood, Texas. She preceded him in death on March 30, 1990.

Aggie was retired from Peabody Coal, Pit 6, in Marissa, IL. He also served in the US Army during WWII.

Aggie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Willisville, IL. He was also a member of the KC of Our Lady of Lourdes in Sparta, the BBK American Legion Post #480 in Steeleville, The VFW Kaskaskia Post 3553 in Chester, and the U. M. W. of A.

Aggie is survived by his children: Mary Lou (Larry) Millsap of Steeleville, IL, Joseph (Georgia) Dolce of Silver Lake, WI, Frances (Mark) Rowland of Marion, IL, Paul (Connie) Dolce of Steeleville, IL, Christine Boyd (Craig Cockrum) of Sesser, IL, and daughter-in-law, Peggy Dolce of Iowa, 15 Grandchildren and 15 Great Grandchildren. He is also survived by 2 sisters, Angeline Alms of Pinckneyville, IL and Frances Rohlfing of Chester, IL.

Ignatius is preceded in death by his parents, son, Michael Dolce, granddaughter, Michelle Eggers, brother, Nick Dolce and 2 infant siblings.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 26, 2015 at 2:00 PM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Willisville, Illinois with Father Benjamin Stern officiating. Burial will follow at Paradise Cemetery, Steeleville, IL. Visitation will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on Saturday where friends may call from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Memorials may be made to the USO