Jefferson County Coroner seeks family of four people who recently died

The Jefferson County Coroner and Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating the families of four individuals who recently passed away. The deceased include 45-year-old Kim Willadean Williams, 81-year-old Joseph Robinson, 87-year-old Howard Johnson Schluchter, and 60-year-old Jesus Gonzales Sanchez.

Williams passed away at UAB Hospital on September 24 after being found unresponsive at a residence on the 1100 block of 1st Street North in Birmingham. The coroner’s office has ruled out trauma or foul play, and her last known address was on the 400 block of 4th Terrace North in Birmingham.

Robinson died of natural causes on September 22 at Grandview Medical Center, while Schluchter passed away the following day at Caviler Healthcare of Trussville under the care of ACG Hospice. His death was also attributed to natural causes.

Sanchez died on August 18 at UAB Hospital from natural causes. When admitted, he indicated that he was not a naturalized citizen but did not disclose his country of origin or provide any family or emergency contact information. His identity was confirmed through fingerprint comparison.

The coroner’s office has been unable to reach any listed family or emergency contacts for these individuals and is asking for assistance in locating their relatives.