Eileen M. Bleidorn

Eileen M. Bleidorn, age 68, a resident of Oswego, IL and formerly of Lombard and

Villa Park, IL, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025. She was born on

September 22, 1956 in Elmhurst, IL.

Eileen is survived by her loving children, Phillip (Cari) Carlton of Plainfield, Karie

Spencer of Lombard, Kelie (Stephen) Zeller of Missouri, Kathryn (Richard) Oster

of Plainfield; her cherished grandchildren, Phillip Carlton, Jr., Morgan Carlton,

Maeve Carlton, Addie Oster, Sam Oster, Ben (Shelby) Zeller, Abbi Zeller, and

Daniel Zeller and great-grandchildren, Lillian and Sunni Zeller; her dear siblings,

Renie, Nancy, Mariann, Louise, Greg, Gilbert, and Brian; as well as numerous

aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and many good friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gilbert and Marie Bleidorn; her siblings,

Frankie, Katherine, Mark and Bob; her longtime partner, Albert Reinschmidt; and

her former husband, Allen Carlton.

Biography: Eileen possessed a strong, vibrant and fun-loving personality;

characteristics formed while growing up in a household with 11 siblings. She

learned early on to speak up and stick up for herself, and she carried this trait

throughout her life. As a result, she was remarkably candid with everyone. That

candor, along with her sharp mind, quick wit, great sense of humor and

incalculable common sense carried Eileen through the joys and challenges of life

with strength, resilience, courage and humor.

Her greatest love and devotion were for her children and grandchildren who

brought her the greatest joy. It was in the day to day caring and nurturing she

shared with them that her family experienced the depth of her unfailing love. And

she treasured every day with them.

Eileen was an accomplished seamstress, knitter and quilter. Friends and family

alike were the recipients of her wonderful talents, from blankets and sweaters to

quilts and stuffed animals, to Halloween costumes for the grandkids. It was not

uncommon for Eileen to present a gift to someone simply because she'd crafted

something she felt they would appreciate. Her joy was in giving and in the delight

of those who received them.

Professionally, Eileen worked for the First National Bank of Elmhurst as a branch

manager, followed by fifteen years as the Accounting Coordinator for EZ Links

Golf.

Her long marriage to Allen brought them four children and a shared life filled with

both hard work and hours of fun with a strong circle of friends who will miss her

deeply. Some of Eileen's happiest years also came later with her beloved partner,

Albert. Together they enjoyed traveling the world, attending music concerts, and

their beloved dogs Quigley, Branna and Willow.

Eileen's family and friends will forever remember, and be grateful for, her presence

in our lives, and her unwavering love, loyalty and friendship. Her legacy will live

on her children and grandchildren, and in the cherished memories treasured by so

many.

For those who would like to leave a lasting tribute to Eileen's life, memorial

donations may be directed to The American Lung Association at www.lung.org

A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday, September 11, 4:00-8:00 PM at

the Overman-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, corner of Routes 30 &

59, Plainfield. Family and friends will gather for the Mass of Christian Burial

which will be celebrated on Friday, September 12, 10:30 AM at Holy Family

Parish, 500 Brook Forest Ave., Shorewood. Interment will be private.