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Lillian Bleck Obituary

Bleck, Lillian M. Age 92 of Plainfield, IL at rest Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL. Born June 7, 1920 in Wibaux, Montana the daughter of the late Emerson and Ruth Reed. Beloved wife of the late William H. Bleck, Jr.; loving mother of Ruth Ann (Ed) Bierman of Palatine, IL; Dale (Lorna) Bleck of Conifer, CO; Nadine (Tom) Wanucha of Blythewood, SC and Nancy (Michael) Rathbun of Plainfield, IL; Cherished grandmother of Brandon Bierman, Jessica (Barry) Donovan, Lauren and Kelly Bleck, Colin (Kelly) Shea, Brynn Shea, Mathew (Sarah) Rathbun, Sarah (Beau) Feuchter and Peter (Nicki) Rathbun; Dear great-grandmother "G.G" of Quinn, Ethan, Connor, Mackenzie, Max, Griffin and Caden; Dear sister of Violet (Merritt) Wright, John (Joyce) Reed, the late Henry (Darlene) Reed and the late Clyde Reed and sister-in-law of Verna Reed Pearson. Lillian is the aunt of numerous nieces and nephews, and is a good friend of many that will dearly miss her, especially her faithful friend and caretaker, Ruth Eichelberger, and Lil's companion cat, Max. Lillian moved to Lockport at a young age, where she graduated from Lockport Township High School. She was employed in the office of The Texas Company in Lockport. She married William in 1943, moved to Plainfield where they raised their family and lived in Plainfield until her passing. In Lillian's spare time she enjoyed traveling, bowling, wildlife, nature and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 651 W. Washington Blvd, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60661 or The American Diabetes Association, 30 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 2015, Chicago, IL 60602 or a charity of your choice. Visitation Friday, September 21, 2012 from 4:00 8:00 PM at Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Plainfield, IL. Funeral Services Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the funeral home. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, I in Joliet, IL. OVERMAN-JONES FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES 15219 S. Joliet Road (Corner of Rts. 59 & East 30) Plainfield, IL 60544 Info:(815) 436 9221 or www.overmanjones.com

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Published by Herald-News on Sep. 20, 2012.

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Dorothy and Greg Chapman

September 27, 2012

Very sorry for your loss.

September 25, 2012

My mom and dad were friends with Lillian and Bill. I remember visiting your apartment in Joliet and your house in Plainfield. I was always jealous of the fact that you had a huge rockinghorse and then a real poney. I saw my first color t.v. at your house in Plainfield. After your father died and my father (George) died, your mom would visit my mom (Blanche). She was a lovely lady. My condolences to your family.
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Ben and Barb (Smith) Barsema

September 20, 2012

It's never easy to lose your mom, but it seems that she has left a wonderful legacy and memories for children, grands, and greats. You were lucky to have her for so many years.

Dan & Margie Donovan

September 20, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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