Donald O. Brazeal

Donald O. Brazeal
Donnie passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter Tammy, surrounded by his loving family, Sunday, September 25, 2022. Age 84 years.
Don is survived by his daughters Tammy (Jesse) Bedolla and Lisa (Fred) Pollock. Seven grandchildren Nicole (Greg Frausto) Banda, Jesse (Liz) Bedolla, Jr., Alexa Bedolla, Amanda (Rudii) Dorcoo, Matthew Pollock, Mike (Coletta) Pollock and Jeremy (Miranda) Pollock. Thirteen grandchildren Ariela, Roberto, Evelyn, Ena, Kirie, Selah, Mana, Marlee, Maddox, Mason, Kevin, Carter and Reagan. His brother Chuck (Judy) Brazeal. Sisters-in-law Sandy Brazeal, Sue Brazeal, Kathy Reidy and Rose Walsh. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, neighbors, friends, coffee buddies and Facebook followers.
Preceded in death by his wife Karen J. Brazeal (2002). His parents Wayne and Mildred (nee Ross) Brazeal. A brother Jerald Brazeal and a sister Kay Gruenwald. Brothers and sisters-in-law Jack (Lillian) Walsh, Gary Walsh and Thomas Reidy. His lifelong friend Elie Barrowman.
Don's greatest joy was attending all of his grandchildren's sporting events. Don was a long time season pass holder for the Joliet Jackhammers, you'd be sure to see him several times a week watching a game. He loved going almost daily to Teardrop Café and Cherry Hill Café, breakfast at one place and lunch at the other. He got a kick out of being "Facebook famous" on more than one occasion his bill would be paid by someone that recognized him from his Facebook pictures that his daughter would post. Don bowled twice a week for over 40 years until 2020 and he sure missed those days. He was a big time Cubs fan and watched most games with is daughter Lisa. Don was born January 3, 1938 and was graduate of Joliet Township High School He worked at Commonwealth Edison Dresden station until his retirement 30 years ago. Don proudly served in the U.S. Air Force right out of high school. He met his sweetheart when he came home on leave, when her family moved right across the street from his family's home. They married in 1961 and raised two wonderful daughters. Don was a wonderful provider, husband, father and grandfather, taking care of his wife through her cancer journey and passing in 2002. Seeing his beautiful bride in heaven was all he talked about during his final days. They are finally together again.
Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home & Crematory, 2320 Black Road, Friday, September 30th at 12:00 P.M. Interment Woodlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorials to Lightways Hospice will be appreciated. Visitation will be held Friday from 9:00 A.M. until time of services. For information please call (815) 744-0022 or visit www.CHSFUNERAL.com