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Charlotte Blaess Obituary

Age 83, of New Lenox, formerly of Joliet passed away on January 23, 2008. She was born December 15, 1924 in Joliet, IL the daughter of Herman W. Beck and Catherine Julia (Ross) Beck.

She was an artist, writer, teacher and a member of the Catholic church.

She is survived by her brother, Herman Beck; sons, Thomas and Christopher and daughter, Carol (Blaess) Carlton.

She was preceded in death by husband, Walter; sons, Walter, David, James; sisters, Joyce Alexander (Beck).

Funeral Wednesday at 10:00 AM from Hickey Memorial Chapel, 442 E. Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox, to St. Mary's Church, Mokena for a 10:30 AM Mass.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 from 6pm-9pm at the Hickey Memorial Chapel, 442 Lincoln Hwy., New Lenox. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Joliet after the funeral.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-News from Jan. 26 to Jan. 27, 2008.

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