Constance Frye

Constance Marie "Connie" Frye

Age 87, of Coal City passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Morris Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Born February 21, 1922 in Carbon Hill, she was the daughter of John and Katherine (Darin) Baudino. On January 8, 1944 she married William Frye in Coal City. He preceded her in death in 1989. Connie was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling with her husband, spending time with her family and shopping with her sister Dorothy. She was a proud grandmother and especially loved being "Nona" to her great-grandchildren.

Surviving are her son, Robert Frye of Yorkville, two daughters, Wendy (Kenny) Huston of Coal City and Pam (Brad) Oram of Diamond; grandchildren, Sheri (Steve) Fisk, Kenny Huston, Darren (Andrea) Huston, Kelly (John) Olson, Mandy (Joel) Eaton, Ben and Bill Frye, John, Joe (Beth) and Bill Harvey; great-grandchildren, Ashley Harvey, Tristen, Logan, Tyler, Connor, Lacie and Katie Huston, Michaela Frye, Sammie and Danny Olson, Dane Eaton and baby Eaton expected in May; step-great-grandchildren, Dylan, Cameron and Alec Lovell. Also surviving are a brother, Jack (Marijayne) Baudino, sister, Dorothy Welch, sister-in-law, LaVerne Baudino, and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Bill and brother, Peter Baudino.

Visitation and video tribute will be held Monday, November 16, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block North of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City.

Funeral services will follow on Tuesday, November 17 at 9:30 a.m. in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church, 245 South Kankakee Street in Coal City, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated with Revered Robert Noesen officiating.

Burial will be in Braceville-Gardner Cemetery.

All of Connie's grandchildren will have the honor of serving as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

Preferred memorials may be made as gifts in Connie's memory to Joliet Area Hospice, Coal City Food Pantry or the donor's choice.

Friends may sign the online guest book or send private condolences to the family by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com.

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City. (815/634-2125)