WILLISVILLE – Joseph L. Corroney, 92, of Carbondale, formerly of Willisville, Illinois, passed away at 10:20 am, Monday,, July 1, 2019, at Century Living in Carbondale.

Joseph was born in Willisville, on September 15, 1926, the son of the late Joe and Clara Roettjer Corroney.  He married Dorothy E. Glass on January 18, 1948 in Chester.  She preceded him in death on January 9, 2009.  Joseph was retired from Arch Mineral Coal Mines.  He was a US Army veteran, having served during WWII from 1944-1946.  Joseph was a member of the Steeleville Baptist Church and the U.M.W. of A Local #1392.

Joseph is survived by his daughter, Nancee (Daniel) Holder of Cutler; granddaughter, Carrie (Matthew) Colvis of Ellis Grove, IL; and great grandson, Ethan Colvis of Ellis Grove.

Joseph was also preceded in death by his Parents; two brothers; and two sisters.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 6, 2019 at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, with Rev. Wes Henson officiating.  Burial will follow at Cutler Cemetery.  Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, where friends may call from 5 pm until 8 pm Friday and on Saturday from 7:30 am until 11:00 am.  Memorials may be given to Steeleville Baptist Church Building Fund.