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Nellann Bales Obituary
Born: January 8, 1965; in Joliet, IL
Died: January 28, 2019; in Coal City, IL
Nellann Bales, age 54, of Coal City, formerly Lockport, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 28, 2019 at her home.
Born January 8, 1965 in Joliet, Nellann Marie was a daughter of Edward and Shirley (nee Viano) Bales. She was raised and educated in Lockport, and graduated from Lockport Township High School with the Class of 1983.
Nellann owned and operated Nelly's Landscaping, in addition to waitressing at Lone Star Restaurant and Lounge in Channahon and provided home healthcare services. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed listening to classic and alternative rock music, and loved animals of all shapes and sizes. Nellann's true joy in her life were her children and grandson, who meant the world to her.
Survivors include her two children: Tara (Ian) Trammel and Cody Bales (Taylor Creed), both of Coal City; one grandson: Reid Trammel; three siblings: Dennis (Diane) Bales of Lockport, Douglas (Cheryl) Bales of Joliet, and Dianna Bales (Ricky Windom) of Minooka; numerous nieces and nephews, and her friend and father of her children: Mark (Leanna) Carpenter of Lockport.
Nellann was preceded in death by her parents; one sister: Darnell Bales, and one step-brother: Robert (Jan) Wittenkeller.
Per Nellann's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.
A memorial visitation will be Friday February 8, 2019 at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway Street (one block north of IL Route 113), in Coal City from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Family and friends may sign the online guest book, upload photographs, or share Nellann's memorial page by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com
Cremation services and memorial arrangement have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City (815) 634-2125.
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Brian Berry
February 25, 2019
I attended LTHS and graduated with Nell. She was a very good friend, and we remained close friends into our early 20's when I moved to Florida. We lost track of each other and our paths hadn't crossed again until our 20 year class reunion in 2003.
Nell was a free spirit, easy-going person.
This is very sad to hear of her passing. She will be greatly missed.
Dorothy Seaborg
February 10, 2019
So sorry to hear of Nell's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
Alex G
February 5, 2019
Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May the loving God of all comfort and promised hope strengthen you during this difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 (JW)
February 4, 2019
Helen and Don Meins; we fondly remember Nell, Tara and cody as they were our good, good neighbors when we lived on Jefferson St. in Lockport. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Maria Sedlock
February 3, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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