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Nancy McCauley Obituary

Nancy C. McCauley (nee Brozovich)
Nancy C. McCauley passed peacefully from this world into the loving arms of the Lord at her home in Elwood, on Tuesday, December 12, at the age of 77. She was born on May 23, 1946 to the late William and Bernice (Leosco) Brozovich in Joliet, Illinois. Nancy was a graduate of St. Francis Academy High School. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital for over 33 years in the Labor and Delivery unit, where she joyfully greeted newborns as they entered this world.
Nancy was a dedicated and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and godmother. She was the beloved wife of 56 years to Lawrence ("Larry") McCauley, who together raised their children, Patrick McCauley (2012) and Michael McCauley, and enjoyed everything life has to offer. She enjoyed traveling, bowling, and spending time with her family and friends. Nancy was a people-person in every sense-she took a genuine and caring interest in people, was always quick to compliment or encourage, and as a result made friends with ease.
She is survived by her loving husband Larry; son, Michael (Amy) McCauley, and grandchildren Brett, William, and Brooke McCauley. Also surviving are brother-in-law, William McCauley; sisters-in-law, Judy McCauley and Janice Brozovich; nephews, Bill and David Brozovich; nieces, Kelly Olsen, Katie Wereski, and Rhonda Brozovich, her loving niece by marriage; and many cherished cousins and friends.
In addition to her son Patrick and parents, Nancy is also preceded in death by her brother, William Brozovich; sister-in-law, Pam McCauley; brother-in-law, David McCauley, and her best friend for over 40 years, Norma Tharp.
Funeral services for Nancy C. McCauley will be held on Monday, December 18, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. at Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black Rd., (at Essington Road), Joliet, to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 337 S. Ottawa St., Joliet, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum at Woodlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Sunday, December 17, 2023, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, masses or memorials to Sacred Heart Church would be appreciated.
For more information, please call 815-741-5500, or to leave an online condolence, visit her Memorial Tribute page at www.fredcdames.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Herald-News from Dec. 15 to Dec. 16, 2023.

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Loretta Decman

December 18, 2023

Have tried and tried to think of something original to say about Nancy but all I can say is that she had a heart of gold and loved her family with every breath she took. She was always kind and looked for the best in everyone. She loved our Lord and I am sure she is resting in peace with her mom, dad and Pat in God´s presence. Even though we lived miles away it was so easy to talk and share our joys and trials of life for the past 63 years since we were highschool freshmen. May God give Larry peace and joy in the years ahead and may he and Mike find joy in their memories. Thank you Larry for always being there to love and care for Nancy. Rest in peace my dear friend. I am going to miss you.

Sandra (Davis) Crater

December 17, 2023

Nancy was a one of a kind lady and she will be missed by many..Four years at St. Frannie and many nice visits at reunions..
She will be included in my prayers and remembered fondly...
Absent from the body, Present with the Lord...

Sue Campbell

December 15, 2023

Worked with Nancy for 20 yrs and my dad worked there too and he had called her Mrs McCluskey and it stuck well I had St joes operator page nansky McCluskey and I found her hanging over typewriter doing a Birth certificate with tears from laughter. We bowled together she made me buy last Sears catalog in print and my proudest moment I brought her Martyoyska dolls from Russia for her collection. We shared laughter and tears through the years she was a true Friend. I worked with her mom at St joes I went to L&D told Nancy about my friend she said that's my mom.

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