lasalle, Illinois
Mrs. Jacqueline Kay (Witczak) Kotecki, 51, of LaSalle, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at her home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at St. Valentine?s Church in Peru with Rev. William Gardner, pastor officiating. Burial will follow at Peru City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Mueller Funeral Home in Peru with recital of the rosary at 4:45 p.m. Additional visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.
Mrs. Kotecki was born on October 17, 1961 in Peru to Anthony and Norma (Schmidt) Witczak. She married Gregory S. Kotecki on May 16, 1987 at St. Valentine?s Church in Peru. She worked at UNIMIN Corp. in Utica, Resurrection Church in LaSalle as an office manager, was a homemaker, and a mother. She was a former member of Resurrection Church in LaSalle and a current member of St. Valentine?s Church in Peru. Jacquie was a Cub Scout Leader, school volunteer, and a bingo worker.
Jacquie was an avid baseball and sports fan. She especially enjoyed the company of her family and following the everyday lives of her son, nieces, and nephews.
She is survived by her husband, Gregory S. Kotecki of LaSalle; one son, Kyle Anthony Kotecki of Northport, FL.; her parents, Anthony and Norma Witczak of Peru; two sisters, Cheryl (Pat) Braboy of Dalzell and Traci (Chad) Larson of Savage, MN; two brother in-laws, Donald E.(Tracy) Kotecki of LaSalle and Kevin J. (Janet) Kotecki of Peru; five nieces, Judy Kotecki, Ali Braboy, Karina Shevlin, Melyssa Kotecki, and Xavier Braboy; four nephews, Jake (Abby) Kotecki, Josh (Courteney) Kotecki, Gabe Braboy, and Wyatt Larson.
Pallbearers will be Mary Newcomer, Cheryl Braboy, Traci Larson, Dick Kotecki, Don Kotecki, and Kevin Kotecki.
Memorial contributions may be directed to American Red Cross, IVCIL, or to the wishes of the family.
You have our deepest sympathy. Thinking of you and sending prayers of peace. Jacquie always impressed me- always so kind and upbeat. So glad to have known her. We will keep you in our prayers.
Judy & Ty
May 15, 2013 | Frankfort, IL
Thoughts, love and prayers to the whole family. Jacquie was the personification of sheer joy and will be greatly missed.
Marlene & Roger
May 14, 2013 | Cambridge, MN
Words cannot express the sadness that I feel for your family. Jacquie and I worked for many years at Unimin Corp., keeping everyone in line:) She was a beautiful person inside and out, and so very respected. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Nancy Pryde
May 14, 2013 | Dunlap, IL
One of the nicest persons I have ever met. She had a heart of gold and an attitude that was an inspiration to us all. Jacquie, may you rest in peace.
Mark Duttlinger
May 14, 2013 | Oglesby, IL
I went to school with Jacquie's sister, Cheryl but I remember Jacquie and what a sweet and beautiful girl she was..I'm sure she touched the lives of many and she will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathies to the family..
Linda (Lapuh) Siclare
May 13, 2013 | Oceanside, CA
I grew up with Jacquie, and she was always one of the sweetest people I've ever met. She never had a bad thing to say about anyone, and was a great friend all through school. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Jacquie will be missed.
Patty Kowalczyk
May 13, 2013 | Peru, IL