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Elaine Ferry Obituary
Beloved wife of the late Elmer G. Ferry; devoted daughter of the late Dwight L. and Coletta H. (nee Riedy) Bannister; loving sister of Ruth (Edgar) Jackson of Montgomery, IL, James (Christine) Bannister of Plainfield, IL and George Bannister of Gratiot, WI; dear aunt of Pat (Dennis) Buchta of St. Helen, MI, Frank (Pat) Jackson of Montgomery, IL and Gerry (Jessica) Bannister of Oswego, IL; fond great-aunt of Dan (Kathy) Quinn, Laura (Dan) Stevens and Anthony Bannister; cherished great-great aunt of Samantha.
Elaine was a graduate of SS. Peter & Paul Grade School, Naperville High School, Class of 1942 and worked for Sears, Roebuck & Co., Washington St., Naperville for many years. She was an active member of SS. Peter & Paul Church in Naperville, singing in the funeral choir and cleaning with the Altar and Rosary Society. Elaine specialized in making and repairing rosaries, sending them to people all over the world and also was active in her late husband, Elmer's parish, Big Woods Congregational Church in Naperville, instrumental in helping to run the annual "Pork and Kraut" fundraising dinner. She also was involved with the DuPage County Farm Bureau, Wheatland Plowing March and various other organizations.
Visitation Friday, March 27, 3:00-8:00 P.M. at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home, 44 S. Mill St, Naperville.
Services will begin Saturday, March 28, 10:30 A.M. from the funeral home and will proceed to an 11:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial at SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville.
Interment: SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery, Naperville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to: SS. Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 36 N. Ellsworth St., Naperville, IL 60540 or A Charity of the Donor's Choice.
For info. (630)355-0213.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kelly
February 18, 2010
Thank you for repairing my rosary, Mrs. Ferry. I often think of you and the debt I owe for your kind efforts. My prayers are with you.
Larry and Lynn Burns
April 4, 2009
My old neighbor from Naperville will be truly missed. I enjoyed our long talks. I was really glad I got to reminence with her this past year.
My sympathies to her family.
Don Frieders
March 27, 2009
When we grew up on Ferry Road, my sisters, brother, and I always knew her as Aunt Elaine.
I remember going to Elaine and Elmer's house to watch Bonanza on their new COLOR television when Cliff Johnson delivered it. What a treat!
Every birthday, wedding anniversary, or Christmas wasn't complete until you opened the card that she sent.
Elaine's actions taught us how to love God, our family, our neighbors, and our community, and the importance of respecting all people. She gave us friendship that will last forever.
Linda Price-Bunce
March 27, 2009
I worked with Elaine in the Sears store in down town Naperville. She took me under her wing. I have always been grateful for the time she gave me.
Pastor Hilary VanUtt
March 27, 2009
Elaine will always be remembered for her partnership of ministry with Big Woods Cong. Church. Many years and hours she has spent on our congregation's behalf and so we will hold her memory in the highest regards.
Judi McKenna
March 27, 2009
Elaine will truly be missed. She was a dear friend to everyone and had a heart of gold. My deepest sympathy to the family.
God Bless.
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