Jeanne R. Simon

Jeanne R. Simon obituary

Jeanne R. Simon

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Jeanne Simon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory - Joliet Chapel on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Obituary of Jeanne R. Simon

Jeanne R. Simon, 75, passed away peacefully, on August 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago on November 27, 1949, to Ralph and Gertrude (nee Whitthoft) Rukheim.

Jeanne is survived by her children, Michelle Russell (George Franks) and John (Carrie) Simon; four grandchildren, Amanda, John, DaKota, and Tyler; two great-grandchildren, Chloe and Miles; her sister, Doris; and brother, Ronald. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

She is preceded in death by her grandson, Justin.

Memorial Gathering for Jeanne R. Simon will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., Joliet, IL, from 5:00 p.m. until the time of the Memorial Service at 7:00 p.m. As it was her request, cremation rites have been accorded.

For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com, where you can share a favorite memory or leave an online condolence.

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

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Upcoming Events

Sep

4

Memorial Gathering

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet

3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL

Send Flowers

Sep

4

Memorial service

7:00 p.m.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Homes - Joliet

3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL

Send Flowers