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Sharon Petty

1979 - 2015

BORN

1979

DIED

2015

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Sharon Petty Obituary

Sharon L. Petty (nee: Bennett) Age 73, of Homer Glen, passed away peacefully Monday, December 14, 2015 at the Chateau Center in Willowbrook from complications with Diabetes. She was born in Kansas City, living in Homer Glen since 1979. A retired Physical Education Teacher after many years of teaching. Sharon was a life member with the Girl Scouts in the Trailways Girl Scouts Council and was very active in the Circle of Love at the First United Methodist Church, Lockport. Preceded in death by her father Dale Bennett. Survived by her loving husband of 48 years Mike; her daughter Kim Petty; her mother Alliene (nee Gilpin) Bennett ; sisters Sandra Bennett and Gayle (Bill) Bennett-Grant and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Association would be appreciated. Visitation for Sharon will be held Sunday, December 20, 2015 from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 1105 E. 9TH ST. (159TH ST.), LOCKPORT. Per Sharon's wishes, cremation rites will be respectfully addressed. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, December 21, 2015 at 10:30 am at the First United Methodist Church, 1000 S. Washington St., Lockport. Family and friends can sign the online guestbook or attain directions at: www.oneilfuneralhome.com.

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Published by SouthtownStar on Dec. 17, 2015.

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Frederica Trunkel

December 21, 2015

Our condolences to the families. She lived a full life and you have many good memories.
In Sympathy and prayers,
Frederica (Grant) and Tony Trunkel Mesa, AZ

Marje Herron

December 17, 2015

Mike,
Our sympathy and prayers are with you and your daughter. Sharon was always such a nice person to talk to and I know this is a difficult time for you.
Marje and Stewart Herron and family

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Memorial Events
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Dec

20

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory - Lockport

1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441

Dec

21

Memorial service

10:30 a.m.

First United Methodist Church

1000 S. Washington St., Lockport, IL

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O'Neil Funeral Home and Heritage Crematory - Lockport

1105 E. 9th St., Lockport, IL 60441

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