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Lynn Kilroy Obituary

Kilroy, Lynn R. (nee Cassassa), age 67 years, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home with her loving family by her side. She was a life-long resident of Joliet. Preceded in death by her husband, Thomas E. Kilroy; her parents, James and Ann Casassa and two sisters, Gloria (late, Aldo) Vitelli and Judy Casassa. Survived by her loving daughter, Carol (Thomas) Podraza; two sisters, Patricia (Donald) Reger and Jyme (Dennis) McGann; her grandchildren, Colin McCauley, Molly and Meghan Podraza; her long-time friend and companion, Will Bridgeman; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral Services will be held at the Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home 1500 Black Road on Saturday, January 15, 2011 at 11:00 am with Rev. Ron Nietske officiating. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 14th from 4 to 8 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Lynn's name to Joliet Area Community Hospice or Easter Seals would be appreciated. Arrangements by: Tapella Funeral Services@ Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home For information: 815-726-4054

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Published by Herald-News on Jan. 13, 2011.

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January 19, 2011

Dear Carol, Pat, Jyme and family,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Lynn was a remarkable woman, an inspiration to everyone. She is at peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all,

Marilyn Bailey

January 13, 2011

Lynn's Family,
So Sorry for your loss.
Will not be able to attend
services due to recent surgery.
My prayers are with you.
Pat Kohlhagen

January 13, 2011

So sorry to hear of Lynn passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I have known her since high school and as a life long neighbor. She was a strong and pleasant person to know.

Sincerely,

JoAnn and Randy Brogan
Manteno, IL

Mimi Kegley Jorgensen

January 13, 2011

Lynn I grew up across the street from you on Peale St so many years ago.We kids had a little click together!You were always so sweet and strong.Life wasn't easy but you hung in there.
My condolences to Lynn's family

Rich Schure

January 13, 2011

Goodbye My Dear Friend ,
I will miss you Bingo lady, Ma, Dear Little Lynn.
I will miss our talks on phone, braking bread together, and sharing
conversations of life lessons, kids, familes, and relationships. I will hold with me your resistance to not give up and quotes you have used such as “such is life” and “well what are you going to do, all you can do is keep going”.
Rest in peace and comfort Little Lynn, you surely deserve to be at peace from struggling thru lives journeys, trials and tribulations.
You were a fighter in life, and such a sweet kind woman to those
that knew you..
My Sincere Condolences to Lynn’s Family.
Sincerely Rich Schure

GEORGE WILLIAMS

January 13, 2011

VERRY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS

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