Mabel Menietti

HAVANA - Mabel Marie Menietti (nee Kramer) of Joliet, formerly of Havana, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 25, 2010.

She was born in a sleepy little river town, Havana, Ill., on Nov. 19 to Paul and Corlena C. Kramer, the youngest of seven children, including Lyle, Louella, Nena, Eva, James and Tod.

She is survived by her husband, Lawrence "Larry," and her two children, Steven (Maria) Siguaw and Vickie L. (James) Singletary; also four grandchildren, Zachary Siguaw, Jeffrey (Elena) Singletary, Matthew (Angela) Singletary and Shauna Singletary; two great-grandchildren, Ellie and Nik; three stepchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.

Mabel started working at an early age in her father's grocery store, as a cashier in the local theater, secretary for the superintendent of schools, the city of Joliet and her last position, the one she loved, as secretary to the senior partner of the law firm, John F. Cirricione.

Mabel was a member of the Woman's Club of Joliet for many years and held many offices in that organization. She particularly enjoyed the needlework and craft group. She was also a member of the Hospitality Club and enjoyed playing pinochle with her friends.

Mabel loved life, her family and loved to have fun. She was a member of the Maple Lawn Christian Church. She and Larry attended the First Christian Church on Laraway Road when their health allowed it.

Mabel left instructions to be cremated with inurnment in the family plot in Laurel Hills Cemetery in Havana, Ill., at a later date. Mabel's life will be celebrated with a memorial service and video tribute at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, 1500 Black Road, Joliet. Family and friends will gather beginning at 10 a.m. until time of services. Arrangements have been entrusted to Tapella Funeral Services @ Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag, 1500 Black Road, Joliet, IL 60435. For information, call (815) 726-4054.