WHEELING – Lorraine Deneen, 100, of Addolorata Villa in Wheeling, died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.
She was born in Harvard, daughter of Loretta Shields Hayden and Ben Hayden, on March 24, 1912. Her marriage to Ralph Deneen of Marengo took place at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Harvard on May 17, 1939. Mr. Deneen preceded her in death May 1, 1995.
Mrs. Deneen spent several years as a secretary in Chicago and later for her husband's building contracting business in Marengo. She was a volunteer for a number of Marengo organizations: the Seniors of Sacred Heart Church, the Rosarians, Marengo Women's Club and St. Joseph's Hospital in Belvidere for 20 years. She and Ralph were members of Bel Mar Country Club for many years.
Her later years were devoted to her three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Many hours were spent with the great-grandchildren, all of whom she loved very much. She spent the past 12 years as a resident of Addolorata Villa, where she enjoyed many activities and was particularly good at the spelling bees.
She is survived by a daughter, Diane Mary (Paul) Spanier of Northbrook; three grandchildren, Mark (Carla) Spanier of Mount Prospect, Christine (Douglas) Pounders of Carol Stream and Susan (Dan) Gavin of Winfield; seven great-grandchildren, Patrick and Nicholas Spanier, Jacob, Adam and Luke Pounders, and Nathan and Elise Gavin; and sister, Grace (Don) Killeen of Harvard.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Harold and Raymond; and sisters, Gertrude, Maybelle and Beatrice.
The visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until prayers at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Highway, Marengo. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 323 N. Taylor St., Marengo. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Marengo.
Memorials may be made to Addolorata Villa, 555 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL 60090, or to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com. For more information, call the funeral home at 815-568-8131.
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Dear Diane and family,
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I have many fond memories of her while I was growing up.
Jim Deneen
January 26, 2013
Diane
Please accept my sympathy on the death of your Mom
May God bless you and your family during this time.
Pat Marcy
January 25, 2013
Diane,
My deepest sympathy.
Prudy Cain Tucson,AZ
January 23, 2013
Diane,
Sorry to hear about your Mom. I used to take communion to her at Addolorata. She had a mind of her own, but she was a real lady. I enjoyed visiting with her.
Mal Burnett (Wheeling IL)
January 22, 2013
Dear Diane and family, I am very sorry to learn of your mother's death. You have been blessed to have had her in your lives for so long. Alice Hayden
January 22, 2013
Dear Diane,
It is always difficult when you lose your mother, no matter how old or infirm they become. You have been a wonderful caregiver for your mom and I am sure she appreciated all you did for her over the years.
I shall keep you and your mother in my thoughts and prayers.
Love, Corene
Corene Frick
January 21, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Betty & Woody Hansmann
January 21, 2013
Our sincerest sympathy to you Diane and your family. You showed your Mom such love with your visits and tender care and loving concern. She enjoyed a wonderful long life and now is once again united with your Dad. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dick & Eloise Neidhardt
January 21, 2013
To all members of the Spanier family; May the loving care you gave your mother/grandmother be a comfort to you now. she appreciated you care and loved you back.
Please accept our condolences, Susanne and Charles Meyer
Susanne Meyer
January 21, 2013
To all members of the Spanier family,
may the loving care you gave your mother/grandmother be a comfort to you now. She appreciated your care and loved you back.
Susanne and Chuck Meyer
Susanne Meyer
January 21, 2013
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