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Edward Masters Obituary
Edward ("Ned") F. Masters, Jr. passed away peacefully at home on December 14, 2023, in Joliet with his family by his side. He was 77.
Ned is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Lynn Conrad Masters; his children, daughter Melissa (Robert) Surrette, and son Karl (Kristina) Masters; his grandsons, Harris and Hayden Surrette; his granddaughters, Alexa and Alaina Masters; sisters-in-law, Linda (Ken) Joslin and Linda K. Conrad; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marjorie Masters; his brother, Stephen (Shirley) Masters, and brothers-in-law, Michael McKeon, Bob Conrad, and Cary Conrad.
Born August 7, 1946, Ned was a lifelong resident of Joliet. He graduated from Joliet Township High School and then Drake University. Commuting from Joliet to Chicago via the Rock Island Express, Ned graduated from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1972. He went on to practice in the Will County area for over 50 years rising to Will County State's Attorney and Chief Judge of Will County.
Ned impacted the lives of many Chicago-Kent students when he established The Masters Family Endowment in 2000 to support externships for students studying labor and employment, an area in which both his daughter and son practiced. Chicago-Kent honored him with its Distinguished Service Award in 2005, and his name resides on the Judge's Wall in the lobby of the law school. He also served on Chicago-Kent's Board of Advisors for many years.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Masters Family Endowment, Chicago-Kent Advancement. 7565 Solution Center, Chicago, IL 60677-7005, or the Warren-Sharpe Community Center, 454 S. Joliet Street, Joliet, IL 60436.
All friends and relatives are invited to celebrate Ned's life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 3 p.m. until time of services at 6:30 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black (at Essington) Rd., Joliet. For more information, please call 815-741-5500, or to leave an online condolence and to read full obituary, visit his Memorial Tribute page at www.fredcdames.com.
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Margaret Cockbill
December 20, 2023
To Lynn & family,
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
I treasured the moment we met at St Edwards this past month. Over our past life at the church. As we did in times past. I will treasure those moments. My deepest sympathy to you all.. Love Margaret Cockbill
Kathleen LaBarge
December 18, 2023
We are so very sorry to hear of Ned's passing. Our deepest condolences to all who loved him. May his memories live in your hearts. Condolences Joe & Kathleen LaBarge
Melissa Dames
December 16, 2023
Melissa,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. Losing a father is so hard. But, when looking back at all of the special times you shared together, I know you will smile. Those memories will be with you forever. Your father was a good man. And just know he left this life, with your family around him, knowing how loved he was. May he rest in eternal peace.
Sharon A. Foster
December 16, 2023
Dear Lynn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and family. May you all find peace and comfort in good memories.
Judith Krockey
December 16, 2023
Dear Lynn and family, so very sorry to hear of Ed´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Judy Krockey
Cathy Block
December 16, 2023
My deepest sympathy.
Frank Burkey
December 16, 2023
May the family find peace at this Christmas time despite their great loss.
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