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Jeraldine L. "Jer Jer" Reid obituary, Joliet, IL

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Jeraldine Reid Obituary

Reid, Jeraldine L. "Jer Jer" (nee Malpass) Age 73. Peacefully Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home following a courageous battle with breast cancer with her family by her side. Born in Chicago and a longtime Joliet and Romeoville resident. Retired from Unitel in Naperville after many years of service. "Jerrie's" favorite pastime was playing Bunco with her lifelong friends in Romeoville every month for the past 30 years. Jerrie's whole life revolved around her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. Her happiest moments were always surrounded with family and friends sitting on everyone's porches. Preceded by her parents, Jack and Louise (nee Wickert) Malpass; twin brothers, Ronald and Roland Malpass; and her former husband, James F. Reid. Survived by two sons, James F. (Bonnie) Reid, Jr. of Lockport and Jeffery (Evelyn) Reid of Joliet; two daughters, Jeanene (Rick Sparrow) Reid of Joliet and Jodi (Michael) Krzeminski, also of Joliet; eight grandchildren, Jillene (Garson), Matthew, Amber (Ryan), Ashley Jayme, Amanda, Ryann and Emma; one great-granddaughter, Ava; her twin sister, Judith (the late Andrew) Borowiak of Oak Lawn; one brother, Jack (Marsha) Malpass of Queen Creek, AZ; numerous nieces, nephews, very special cousins and the Double "J" family also survive. We would like to recognize those who gave our mother special care during those difficult days, her granddaughter, Jillene, her sister-in-law, Rae Adams, the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home staff, Dr. Maria Quejada and her nurse, Kim Rohan. Funeral Services for Jeraldine L. Reid will be Saturday, November 2, 2013 at 5:00 p.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Rev. Yvette Eber officiating. As it was Jerrie's request, Cremation Rites will be accorded following her funeral services. Memorials in her name to Joliet Area Community Hospice or Edward Hospital Cancer Care Center, 120 Spalding Drive, #111 Naperville, IL 60540 would be appreciated. Visitation Saturday 1:00 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com.

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Published by Herald-News on Oct. 31, 2013.

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Rhonda R Reid

November 3, 2013

Heaven now has a new beautiful new angel and a wonderful lady. I know that all of your children Jerrie are truly going to miss you as are your grandchildren. They are as wonderful as you. I will miss our hour talks on the phone and or silly talks. I will remember our last chat forever. You and all the family will always be in my prayers love Rhonda R Reid

Jim and Lisa Lovelace

November 2, 2013

Thinking of you in this very difficult time. Hoping you all find comfort in all your beautiful memories of your mom.
The Lovelace Family

November 2, 2013

Heaven received another angel , Aunt Jerri, you will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Love, Marc ,Mel , Isabel and Ryan Reid

Dale Dosz

November 1, 2013

I AM SO SORRY JODY, AND TO EACH AND EVERYONE ONE OF YOU FOR YOUR LOSE!

Lila Ryder

October 31, 2013

My sweet Jerrie I am going to miss our giggles and our bunco crazy nights. R I P my dear friend.

Sue Havelka

October 31, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loved ones parting.....know that we will say a few prayers for you and your family. We know she will forever be in your heart

Cindy Larson

October 31, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is surrounded by the love of so many friends which will help lift you in this time of grief. Your mother was a wonderful, strong & beautiful woman. You all are blessed to have such an amazing family!

Michael,Ann, & Maggie Koch

October 31, 2013

The original Miss Mellie from Gone with the Wind..."She had so much love and goodness in her own heart she could not conceive of badness in any one she loved". All of us who loved her are very lucky she never judged.

Chad Miller

October 31, 2013

I was sorry to hear about your loss. I hope that you and your family are doing ok.

Tim & Rayette Norlock

October 31, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss.

Nancy and Greg Warcholek

October 31, 2013

So sorry for your loss. I hope healing comes from the closeness of family love and out pouring of kind words from friends.

Dorothy Faust

October 31, 2013

Jerrie,

you are truly missed by lots including my family. Thank you for all the wonderful advice and talks. We love you! Faust Family ~ Dorothy, Anthony, Caden and Addie.

October 31, 2013

My thoughts are with you and your family.
Love, Debbie Bailliez Callis

jennifer walsh-jimenez

October 31, 2013

Very sorry for rhe loss of your mother. Such a wonderful lady.
May u all be in peace knowing she in in heaven. Love n prayer for your entire family

Joan Schleicher

October 31, 2013

Reid Family,
So sorry for your loss....Jodi if you need anything let me know and know your Mom is out of pain and at peace.....I know it will be rough but hang in there...

marisol De La Fuente families /mcgee

October 31, 2013

Sending our condolences and love to all the Reid family.

October 31, 2013

Jeff and Evelyn, sorry to hear that your mother is no longer with you and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Kathleen LaBarge

October 31, 2013

Jeff and family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Deepest Sympathy. Jim and Cheri Confer

april & dennis jirout

October 31, 2013

Jeanene & family were so sorry for your loss.our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

October 31, 2013

Mother, You have made me the person I am today. You always taught us to do the right things in life. I have always been so proud to have you by my side with me my whole life. Your fight with cancer is over and ours just begins in your name. We as a family will make you proud as we will help fight cancer in your name. Evie, Emma and Ryann will keep me strong and help me through this tough time. We all know that you are at peace. I Love You and you will always be with me. Love, Jeff

Ray & Sheila Conrad

October 31, 2013

Jeff & family so sorry for your loss , our thoughts , prayers & strength are with you all.

mary & George Green

October 31, 2013

My dear friend of so many years. You will be in our hearts forever.

Jim & Paula Anderson

October 31, 2013

God truly accepted an angel into his arms. We have been blessed with knowing Jerry and family. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the entire Reid family. Rest in peace "Mom" - The Anderson Clan

Antonia (Tanya) Carrasco

October 31, 2013

Jodi, My heart feels for you and your family right now. Just know that you and your siblings are her legacy in this world and I know you and how wonderful of a person you are and it just shows what a wonderful person she was and what a wonderful job she did in this world. You were very lucky to have her and know she will be in your heart forever. My prayers will be with you and your family. Antonia (Tanya Carrasco

Carol Sheahan

October 31, 2013

Thank you, Aunt Jerrie, for including me as part of your family at all of the Borowiak functions. You made me feel like I, too, was one of your nieces. You were a wonderful mother, sister and aunt and your legacy lives on inside your children and all those whose lives you've touched. I'm glad I was part of it. Love, Carol, Jim, Molly, Annie and Katie

October 31, 2013

Jeff, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your mother was a very special person who will be dearly missed.

Carol Kohl

October 30, 2013

You will be missed and I am so blessed that our paths have crossed. Heaven has a new Angel.

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