He proudly served as a United States Marine for 23 years attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before retiring from active duty.
A resident of Palatine and property manager in Joliet and Crest Hill, passes away at 58.
Bob had an amazing zest for and love of life in both good and difficult times.
Diane enjoyed her home, gardening, canning, bike riding and hosting many family events.
She was the guiding force for building the Will Joliet Bicentennial Park, later renamed the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park.
He was always brilliant and pursued achievement and although his professional life was busy and prominent, Ray remained humble and modest.
Karen was a longtime professor, teaching at Chicago State University, Roosevelt University, and other Chicago area colleges.
She received a commendation by President Gerald Ford for her efforts in organizing and completing the 200-mile Bicentennial Walk in 1976.
Theresa was a beloved teacher of French at St. Francis Academy which became Joliet Catholic Academy in her last year of teaching.
Bill led the foreign language department at JJC, teaching French, German, Spanish, Russian, Latin and English as a second language.
Doris was a well known seamstress in Joliet for nearly four decades and truly enjoyed helping others.